School
Liberal Arts
Division
Social Sciences
Department
Criminal Justice
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Criminal Justice
Course Number
138
Course Title
Probation and Parole
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Completion of CRJ-136, with a grade of C or better.
Catalog Course Description
Covers treatment of convicted law violators by correctional field services before and after prison, analysis of the role of probation and parole officers, and evaluation of community resources applied to the correctional task.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Probation and Parole in the Criminal Justice System
- Differentiate between Probation and Parole
- Describe the main theories of “punishment”
- Identify the three components of the Criminal Justice System
- History of Probation and Parole
- Describe the History of Probation
- Explain the various conditions of Probation
- Examine various factors which contribute to the granting of Probation*
- Parole Administration and Services
- Differentiate between Pre/Post Sentencing Report
- Present some of the criticisms of the Pre/Post Sentencing Reports
- Outline sentencing guidelines procedures
- Probation and Juvenile Justice
- Distinguish between the Juvenile and Adult Court Systems
- Describe the history of the Juvenile Court System
- Examine some of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding treatment of Juveniles in the Criminal Justice* System=
- Treatment Theories and Practices
- Explain the main treatment theories of Probation and Parole
- Probation and Parole Agents
- Identify the different tasks of Probation and Parole Officers
- Analyze the different roles of Probation and Parole Agents*
- Explain some of the legal issues impacting these agents
- Supervision Roles and Responsibilities
- Define Supervision
- Explain the use of Classifications and Risk Assessment in Probation and Parole
- Describe the Probation/Parole violation process
- Examine legal decisions which impact the Probation/Parole process*
- Special Issues Impacting Probation and Parole
- Explain what is meant by specialized caseloads
- Explain the Community role in the success of Probation/Parole Client
- Future of Probation and Parole
- Define the concept of Restorative Justice
- Explain how increased usage of computer technology will impact the Correction agencies
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Students will be given several multiple choice, true/false, and short answer essays. Passing grade must be at least 70%. Students must also perform a short oral presentation to the class on a self-directed topic of interest pertaining to Probation or Parole.
Outcomes
General Education Categories
- Social Sciences
Institutional Outcomes
- Civil Society and Culture - U.S. and Global
MTA Categories
- Category 4: Social Sciences
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Review Semester
Fall 2022