LE 432 - Probation Academy

    Recent Professors
    David K. Whitham
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of LE 432
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The Core Probation Academy is designed to satisfy State of California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) requirements for students wanting to be hired as a probation officer by a law enforcement agency or currently employed as such. Core refers to the description of the job as it relates to the overall mission of the probation officer job and its place in the criminal justice system and from the state-wide job analysis research conducted periodically by the STC program of the California Board of State and Community Corrections. The Core Academy is an intensive college course. Students attending the academy will be faced with solving complex problems in a stressful, disciplined, and structured environment. Students will understand the roles and functions of the adult criminal justice system and its processes. Students will demonstrate problem-solving strategies for addressing criminal behavior in a probation setting. This is a five week course.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1:00pm–5:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–12:00pm