CRJ211MP1 - Probation and Parole Practices - DL (M. Perez) information page

Distance Learning Course Interaction Plan

Course Number and Title: CRJ211/Probation and Parole

Instructor: Prof. Mónica H. Pérez, J.D.

Telephone Number (if any): 413-552-2413

Email Address: mperez@hcc.mass.edu for general questions.

Course e-mail only after enrollment.

Office Hours (if any): TBA each term.

Online Hours: TBA each term.

Communication Policy: See HCC Communication Policy on E-Institute Entry Page. Students are expected to communicate in a professional and courteous manner. Additional details in Syllabus.

__X__ Asynchronous Course ____ Synchronous Course

Asynchronous: This kind of distance education is characterized by an emphasis on "learning on demand" or "as needed communication" between students and faculty from multiple locations at times convenient to participants.

Synchronous: This form of distance education entails the use of live, two-way communication among and/or between students and faculty in a scheduled or "fixed" point(s) of time(s), much like classroom-based instruction.

Course Description: Covers the roles of probation and parole officers, including pre-sentence investigation; conditions of probation and parole; parole boards; the administrative relationship of probation to community and criminal

justice system agencies; and effectiveness, supervision, rehabilitation, recidivism, and aftercare.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 110 or PSY 110

Required Textbook & Materials: See Syllabus.

Course Objectives:

Students completing this course will:

ü Learn the important historical developments that led to the creation of probation, parole, and community corrections agencies and their place in the criminal justice system.

ü Review and develop knowledge of the services provided by probation, parole, and community corrections agencies.

ü Develop and utilize quantitative and analytical reasoning skills, research skills, and competency in the use of technology for purposes of research, professional development, and problem-solving.

ü Apply the major theories in the behavioral sciences, psychology, and sociology to probation and parole practices.

ü Engage in a simulation of standard operating procedures as they pertain to probation and parole practices, specifically intake, assessment of offenders, pre-sentence investigations, and release/supervision of parolees.

ü Develop familiarity with the major services of probation, parole, and community corrections agencies including but not limited to alternative sanctions, intermediate sanctions, intensive supervision, and specialized units such as those that supervise drug dependent offenders, mentally ill offenders, and those who present special problems for community safety.

ü Understand the relationship between public opinion and public policy as it pertains to this area of criminal justice practice.

Methods of Instruction: Online – Distance Learning

Students are required to engage in the following interaction(s) for successful completion of this course:

ü Independent reading of materials that provide the foundation for the course.

ü Completion of critical thinking assignments that require the production of written reports.

ü Completion of a semester project that requires presentation in Power Point format.

ü Active, consistent, and productive discussion on the course Bulletin Board.

ü Completion of a comprehensive final examination.

This course may include, but not be restricted to, the following interactions:

1. in person meetings: TBA upon student request.

2. telephone interactions: TBA upon student request.

3. electronic interactions: Required and preferred; use course e-mail as necessary. See Syllabus for specific response times.

If yes, dates, times, places are to be specified…

Evaluation of Student’s Progress:

Points are earned for completing course requirements. Assignments include but are not limited to introductory exercises, exams, research, practical exercises that require use of specific skills and knowledge gained during the learning process, case management and time management exercises, and a comprehensive final exam. Detailed assignment sheets provide students with the specifics for each required task. Students may print an Evaluation Record (see icon on home page) to keep track of scores on the various assignments.

Ø GRADING: Grading of assignments begins after the preferred date expires. Students can expect to receive scores within 7-10 days. If a delay in grading is expected, the instructor will notify students accordingly.

Ø DISCUSSION: Discussion in this course is student-centered. The instructor provides topics to jump-start discussion; however, students should actively contribute discussion topics as well. The instructor monitors discussion by reading all posts as well as providing clarification as deemed necessary to ensure accuracy of information. In addition, compliance with the online Communication Policy as noted on the e-Institute Entry Page (General Information) is monitored.

Ø RUBRIC: A rubric is a scoring grid used to determine the score for each assignment. A detailed rubric is provided for students on the course home page. Please review the rubric carefully before beginning writing assignments. Grades will be reported to you in the context of the broad categories of Organization and Format, Content and Clarity, and Evaluations/Synthesis/Analysis. If you don’t read the rubric, you won’t know what criteria are included in each category.


	Distance Learning Course Interaction Plan Distance Learning Course Interaction Plan Course Number and Title: CRJ211/Probation and Parole Instructor: Prof. Mónica H. Pérez, J.D. Telephone Number (if any): 413-552-2413 Email Address: mperez@hcc.mass.edu for general questions. Course e-mail only after enrollment. Office Hours (if any): TBA each term. Online Hours: TBA each term. Communication Policy: See HCC Communication Policy on E-Institute Entry Page. Students are expected to communicate in a professional and courteous manner. Additional details in Syllabus. __X__ Asynchronous Course ____ Synchronous Course Asynchronous: This kind of distance education is characterized by an emphasis on "learning on demand" or "as needed communication" between students and faculty from multiple locations at times convenient to participants. Synchronous: This form of distance education entails the use of live, two-way communication among and/or between students and faculty in a scheduled or "fixed" point(s) of time(s), much like classroom-based instruction. Course Description: Covers the roles of probation and parole officers, including pre-sentence investigation; conditions of probation and parole; parole boards; the administrative relationship of probation to community and criminal justice system agencies; and effectiveness, supervision, rehabilitation, recidivism, and aftercare. Prerequisite(s): SOC 110 or PSY 110 Required Textbook & Materials: See Syllabus. Course Objectives: Students completing this course will: ü Learn the important historical developments that led to the creation of probation, parole, and community corrections agencies and their place in the criminal justice system. ü Review and develop knowledge of the services provided by probation, parole, and community corrections agencies. ü Develop and utilize quantitative and analytical reasoning skills, research skills, and competency in the use of technology for purposes of research, professional development, and problem-solving. ü Apply the major theories in the behavioral sciences, psychology, and sociology to probation and parole practices. ü Engage in a simulation of standard operating procedures as they pertain to probation and parole practices, specifically intake, assessment of offenders, pre-sentence investigations, and release/supervision of parolees. ü Develop familiarity with the major services of probation, parole, and community corrections agencies including but not limited to alternative sanctions, intermediate sanctions, intensive supervision, and specialized units such as those that supervise drug dependent offenders, mentally ill offenders, and those who present special problems for community safety. ü Understand the relationship between public opinion and public policy as it pertains to this area of criminal justice practice. Methods of Instruction: Online – Distance Learning Students are required to engage in the following interaction(s) for successful completion of this course: ü Independent reading of materials that provide the foundation for the course. ü Completion of critical thinking assignments that require the production of written reports. ü Completion of a semester project that requires presentation in Power Point format. ü Active, consistent, and productive discussion on the course Bulletin Board. ü Completion of a comprehensive final examination. This course may include, but not be restricted to, the following interactions: 1. in person meetings: TBA upon student request. 2. telephone interactions: TBA upon student request. 3. electronic interactions: Required and preferred; use course e-mail as necessary. See Syllabus for specific response times. If yes, dates, times, places are to be specified… Evaluation of Student’s Progress: Points are earned for completing course requirements. Assignments include but are not limited to introductory exercises, exams, research, practical exercises that require use of specific skills and knowledge gained during the learning process, case management and time management exercises, and a comprehensive final exam. Detailed assignment sheets provide students with the specifics for each required task. Students may print an Evaluation Record (see icon on home page) to keep track of scores on the various assignments. Ø GRADING: Grading of assignments begins after the preferred date expires. Students can expect to receive scores within 7-10 days. If a delay in grading is expected, the instructor will notify students accordingly. Ø DISCUSSION: Discussion in this course is student-centered. The instructor provides topics to jump-start discussion; however, students should actively contribute discussion topics as well. The instructor monitors discussion by reading all posts as well as providing clarification as deemed necessary to ensure accuracy of information. In addition, compliance with the online Communication Policy as noted on the e-Institute Entry Page (General Information) is monitored. Ø RUBRIC: A rubric is a scoring grid used to determine the score for each assignment. A detailed rubric is provided for students on the course home page. Please review the rubric carefully before beginning writing assignments. Grades will be reported to you in the context of the broad categories of Organization and Format, Content and Clarity, and Evaluations/Synthesis/Analysis. If you don’t read the rubric, you won’t know what criteria are included in each category.