Community Corrections

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to probation, supervised release and parole in the American Criminal Justice System. Students will gain an understanding of probation, parole and supervised release, administration, policy and procedures as well as insight into the best practices currently being utilized in the field. This course further provides insight into the difficult, but interesting work performed by probation officers and techniques utilized to manage their caseloads. Students gain practical knowledge of community corrections and insight into probation and parole careers.