Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PLNS-0072
Organization's ID:
PLNS-0072
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 -- 15 weeks (89.3 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Probation and Parole
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to focus on adult and juvenile probation, parole, and related institutions.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe presentence investigation in the sentencing process
  • Explain the role of rehabilitation in probation and parole
  • Describe the role of probation and parole officers
  • Describe the probation and parole process
  • Describe the juvenile court and juvenile justice system
  • Summarize the history and administration of probation and parole
  • Explain the basic models for administering parole
  • Explain the role of supervision in probation and parole

General Topics:

  • The role of probation and parole in criminal justice
  • Juvenile court and juvenile justice
  • Juvenile probation, institutions, and aftercare
  • Probation and the courts: history and administration
  • Sentencing and presentence investigation (PSI)
  • American prisons and community-based corrections
  • Parole and the indeterminate sentence
  • Parole administration and services
  • Rehabilitation: theory and practice
  • Probation and parole officers
  • Probation and parole supervision
  • Special problems and programs
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials