Mar 19, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

CJ 450 - Probation and Parole


3 Credit Hour(s)

An overview of the history and philosophical foundations of probation and parole in the United States will be discussed. A thorough examination of the pre-sentence investigation (PSI), standard conditions of supervision, and the recommendations commonly provided to the judge will be covered. Analysis of criminal behavior and the application of determinate and indeterminate sentencing will be applied by students through critical thinking skills administered within the PSI.

Prerequisite(s): C or higher in WRT 112  and CJ 110  or CJ 111  and Junior Standing
Offered: Spring