Probation and Parole

Catalog description

An examination of organization and management in probation and parole systems. Topics include: distinctions between probation and parole in terms of organizational function and types of clients served ; client relationships and interactions with other social control agencies; case loads, case work methods, and case supervision; problems in pre-sentence investigation; and job requirements and performance standards for probation and parole officers with particular emphasis on recruitment, training, and assignment. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and SOCI 101 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3