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Jul 31, 2025
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CRJ 2750 - PROBATION AND PAROLE
credits: 3.0
Designed to introduce students to offender supervision in the community, with specific focus on the institutions of probation and parole. Students explore the history and foundation of probation and parole in America, as well as their role and function within the larger system of corrections and punishment. The practical daily activities of probation and parole officers are examined, including surveillance, report-writing, offender evaluation, pre-sentence investigation, and court testimony while demonstrating the differences between probationers and parolees, the services available to each group, the issues with the probation and parole fields and past, present, and future policy. This course explores the history, structure, and function of probation and parole. The course is a critical analysis of probation and parole in America. Topics include the theoretical foundations of probation and parole, the importance of pre-sentence investigations, and the role of probation and parole officers in supervising offenders within their communities. The objectives of the course are to help students demonstrate an understanding of the origin and the function of probation and parole, to demonstrate an understanding of the differences between probationers/parolees, the services available to each group, and to critically assess the issues within the probation and parole field. Objectives: A) Distinguish the difference between probation and parole; B) Identify and describe the general categories of probation and parole; C) Explain how probation and parole have changed over time; D) Apply correctional theories to empirical examples or cases; E) Compare and contrast the role of probation and parole officers at both the federal and state levels; F) Justify the use of risk and needs assessments in community corrections and identify, distinguish, and discuss different types of probation and parole programs to reduce the risks G) Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of both the probation and parole systems; H) Analyze and critique whether parole is different from reentry and the best programs for individual parolees, rather than applying a one size fits all approach to probation and parole. Method of Instruction: Assigned readings (required textbooks and/or online articles); Lectures; Class Discussion; and Videos (documentaries, series, movies). Method of Evaluation: Exams; Quizzes; Term Paper (Professor’s discretion); Short research/writing assignments (professor’s discretion); Professional Conduct: attendance and in-class participation. An assessment of whether or not the student’s approach aids in promoting learning (whether in the classroom or any online environment) for others. Does the student ask important, clarifying questions or provide clarification that will assist other students? Does the student engage in critical debates while maintaining a professional attitude?
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