Advanced Juvenile Justice Studies | Western Oregon University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Social PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingWritingMonitoring

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguagePsychologyTherapy and Counseling

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityNear Vision

Tasks

Prepare and maintain case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.
Gather information about offenders' backgrounds by talking to offenders, their families and friends,
Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and

Technology

Calendar and scheduling softwareProject management softwareOffice suite softwareData base user interface and query softwareCustomer relationship management CRM software

Tools

BreathalyzersDesktop computersDictating equipmentDrug testing kitsElectronic tracking devicesLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesLaw enforcement handgunsMetal handcuffsMobile radiosMultiline telephone systemsPassenger carsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentPlastic handcuffs

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependence

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium21-1092.00	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex, high-risk caseloads involving co-occurring disorders and violent offense histories — manage autonomously by integrating legal, psychological, and social service knowledge in community and institutional settings.
Comprehensive presentence investigation reports — research, author, and deliver to courts, synthesizing offender background data, risk assessments, and evidence-based recommendations.
Non-routine violation investigations involving surveillance, search and seizure, and multi-agency coordination — lead independently in accordance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Court actions in response to serious probation or parole violations — initiate and present with supporting documentation in formal legal proceedings.
Individualized rehabilitation plans addressing criminogenic needs — develop and continuously evaluate by applying therapy, counseling, and behavioral science principles to diverse offender populations.
Interagency service coordination across medical, mental health, substance abuse, and housing providers — negotiate and manage to meet complex court-ordered and individually assessed needs.
Critical thinking and complex problem solving — apply when resolving competing legal, safety, and rehabilitative demands in high-stakes supervision decisions without supervisory escalation.
Quantitative and qualitative case data — analyze using database query and spreadsheet tools to detect systemic compliance patterns and inform evidence-based supervision adjustments.
Written reports, correspondence, and legal documents — produce with precision and professional authority for courts, parole boards, and partner agencies in high-consequence contexts.
Time management and caseload prioritization strategies — implement across a full, autonomous caseload to ensure timely court submissions and field supervision requirements are consistently met.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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