Correctional Alternatives
General
Prefix
CJS
Course Number
441
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Alternatives to incarceration: probation, fines, house arrest, electronic surveillance, restitution programs, sentencing to service, community residential facilities, parole and supervised release. Probation and community corrections agent roles and responsibilities; pre-sentence in investigation; supervision methods.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe and analyze the historical development of community-based corrections.
Outcome
Describe and analyze the current policies and practices within community-based corrections (e.g., probation, parole, and community residential correctional programs).
Outcome
Describe the applicability of risk and needs assessments pertaining to offenders.
Dependencies
Courses
CJS441
is a
prerequisite
for:
Programs
CJS441
is a
completion requirement
for: