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Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Probation and Parole
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Why earn a degree in probation and parole?
Gain insights into rehabilitating current and former offenders with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Probation and Parole program. Develop knowledge and skills to help you enforce court sanctions and support offenders as they return to their communities.
Support second chances through effective reintegration
Play a vital role in guiding offenders toward a positive future. With a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Probation and Parole from Strayer University, you can learn strategies to help support offenders as they re-enter their communities. You’ll learn how to design plans to rehabilitate incarcerated people and safely integrate both juvenile and adult offenders into society. Through the curriculum, you’ll develop strategies to enforce court-ordered sanctions, with the goal of supporting public safety and positive outcomes for parolees.
Why choose Strayer for a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Probation and Parole?
A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in probation and parole while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- Develop plans to integrate juvenile and adult offenders into their communities
- Prepare plans to rehabilitate offenders through probation and parole
- Learn strategies to enforce all sanctions ordered by the court
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in Probation and Parole cost breakdown
- 40 courses, $1525 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $150 one-time degree conferral fee
- Additional costs for textbooks and supplies
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Opportunities to save on tuition
Employer Tuition Assistance
More than 500 organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs.
The Strayer Learn and Earn Scholarship
For every three courses you pass, earn one on us, tuition-free, to be redeemed at the end of your program with the Strayer Earn and Learn Scholarship. Eligibility rules and restrictions apply. Connect with us for details.
Save up to $15,250 on your bachelor’s degree
As a Strayer student, you have access to no-cost gen ed courses through our affiliate, Sophia. Take up to two online Sophia courses at a time and transfer eligible courses towards your undergraduate degree.
*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
Explore courses in Strayer’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Probation and Parole Concentration
Support offenders as they re-enter their communities and embark on a new path. In this concentration, you’ll learn to propose rehabilitation plans for both juveniles and adults that are based on criminological theory. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of why people engage in criminal behavior, including social and psychological factors. The curriculum also examines the broader corrections system, covering sentencing structures and the legal aspects of the care, custody and control of inmates.
Probation and Parole concentration courses
Develop the skills and expertise to navigate the complex field of corrections. Designed for students pursuing careers in this area, the community corrections course focuses on rehabilitation as opposed to prison, treatment as opposed to punishment, and how a community correctional practitioner functions within the larger criminal justice system.
This course provides a broad range of topics relevant to criminal behavior and the development of the personality. Biological, psychological, and social structural factors which influence the possible origin of criminal behavior, as well as criminal justice and societal approaches for preventing crime, are addressed.
This course links research methods, application, and expertise in the field of psychology to the legal system. Students will be exposed to the field with a richer understanding in how forensic psychologists contribute to the legal system, including expert testimony, jury selection, insanity defenses, child custody hearings, and release and reentry of violent offenders.
course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of corrections. It explores agencies, practices, and polices relevant to prisons, jails, and probation and parole. Students examine both historic and contemporary punishment policies in the United States, sentencing structures, socio-political economic conditions that influence disparate sentencing and confinement, facility designs and how they correlate with inmate management philosophies, the legal aspects of the care, custody and control of inmates, the constitutional rights and civil liberties of inmates, security operations, and inmate treatment services.
FAQs
How does online learning work?
Complete your degree from where you live, on your time, in a flexible, 100% online program. Using our online portal, you’ll be able to:
- Access lectures and coursework
- Complete assignments and exams
- Communicate with professors and classmates
- Access student resources and support
What support services does Strayer provide?
From day one, you’ll have a team of advisors and coaches to help you balance college, work and your personal life. Tap into support resources online or at a campus near you.
You’ll have access to:
- Admissions and enrollment support
- One-on-one academic coaches
- Financial guidance and potential cost savings
- Career planning services
Criminal Justice faculty
The faculty at Strayer University bring years of real-world industry experience to the classroom, offering valuable insight and practical knowledge. They are committed to supporting your professional goals and are responsive to questions and concerns through the virtual courseroom.
Apply for your Probation and Parole degree today
An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes, transfer credits and find cost-savings opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Winter classes start on January 5
Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Your bachelor’s degree from Strayer could be 70% complete when you transfer up to 28 classes.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 4,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
Campus locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
Ready to take the next step?
Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.