WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Criminal Justice 215
Course Description and Outline |
CRJ 215: Probation & Parole I
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Criminal Justice
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Recommended |
CRJ 101 & CRJ 106 |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Surveys the probation and parole system of the U.S. through its evolution to the present. Shows different systems within the U.S. and focuses on executive clemency, parole, rights of prisoners, probationers and parolees, and strategies for treatment. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Define the classical school of thought about probation and parole
- Define the positive school of thought about probation and parole
- Defend the need of probation and parole
- Analyze the court system: Federal and State
- Summarize the history of parole and probation
- Summarize the history of juvenile court
- Explain the juvenile philosophy of probation
- Compare the philosophy of the Juvenile Justice system to the positive school of thought
- Compare juvenile judges to other types of judges
- Contrast significant terms used in Juvenile Justice to those used within the adult system
- Assess the need for pre-sentence investigations
- Determine records necessary for the pre-sentence investigation
- Determine the granting of probation and parole
- Analyze violations of probation revocation and parole revocation
- Discuss legal decisions affecting probation and parole
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Analysis:
Demonstrate Knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.
Community Commitment:
Appreciate the value and importance of diversity and public service.
Communication:
College-level writing skills
College-level reading skills
Oral communication skills |
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