CRJ 2450 Probation and Parole

This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of probation and parole as alternatives to incarceration. It examines the roots of current social and political controversies in these fields. It includes an analysis of the processes and procedures of probation and parole as well as the functions of preliminary investigations, the intensive involvement of specialized private agencies and the variety of factors that may impact upon the determination of the granting and revocation of probation and parole. It assesses various career options in these fields.

Credits

3

Distribution

Criminal Justice & Legal Studies

Offered

Fall