Discipline: Administration of Justice Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Administration of Justice 25


COURSE DESCRIPTION
25 Introduction to Probation and Parole Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
This course provides an overview of the historical development of probation and parole from early court procedures through modern practices. Course study will emphasize organization, function, goals, development, and treatment theory focusing on how these concepts are utilized in California. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
This course provides an overview of the historical development of probation and parole.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
1.0 Demonstrate knowledge of the history and trends of the probation and parole systems. 2.0 Analyze and describe the legal issues, specific laws, and general operations of the parole and probation systems. 3.0 Analyze and describe the relationship between parole and other components of the judicial system. 4.0 Assess the differences between adult, juvenile, probation, and parole systems. 5.0 Analyze and describe the relationship between probation and other components of the judicial system. 6.0 Competencies in police functions of most frequent occurrence.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 

1.0          Historical perspectives of probation and parole

2.0          Probation and parole system theory

3.0          Probation and parole process

4.0          Probation and parole law

5.0          Community resources and programs

6.0          Juvenile agencies

7.0          Probation and parole administration.

 

Students are also assigned reading, writing and other outside assignments equivalent to two hours per one hour lecture.
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

1.0          Study

2.0          Skill practice

3.0          Problem solving activities

4.0          Written work

5.0          Essays and reports

6.0          Lab demonstrations

7.0          Required readings

8.0          Simulation exercises

 
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

1.0          Computational and writing assignments, including:  written homework and reading reports.

2.0          Skill demonstrations, including:  class performance and oral reports.

3.0          Quizzes and final examination.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Wiley, John. Law and the Administration of Justice. 0 ed. N/A, 1996.
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