CRJ 116 Probation/Parole
analyzes modern probation and parole practices and services and examines current probation and parole procedures and the legal decisions. Specifically, the course encompasses the criminal justice system, probation and parole, types of offenses, sentencing process, pre-sentence investigation, revocation procedures, alternatives to incarceration, parole board functions, Parole Officer responsibilities, and guidelines for releasing inmates. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 3.0).