OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE One Joe Kennedy Boulevard Statesboro GA. CRJU 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice

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1 OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE One Joe Kennedy Boulevard Statesboro GA SYLLABUS CRJU 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice Course Information Course Date: Fall 2013 Course Location: 522 Course Type: Hybrid Instructor: Thomas Safrin Faculty, Criminal Justice Instructor Phone: Office Location: 526 Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 11am 12 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1 4pm (Other times may be available by appointment.) Course Description: Credit/Contact Hours: Prerequisite/Corequisite: Introduces the development and organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; constitutional limitations; organization of enforcement, adjudication, and corrections; and career opportunities and requirements. 3 credits, 45 contact hours Provisional

2 2 Competency Areas: Order Description Lecture Lab2 Lab Practicum/ Internship Clinical Total Minutes HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES EMERGING CONCEPTS PROFESSIONALI SM COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS Semester Credit Hrs Totals for Course CRJU Principles of Law Enforcement (version L)

3 3 Outcomes AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Order Description Domain Level of 1 Define the criminal justice system. Knowledge 2 Define the goals of the criminal justice system. 3 Define the primary components of criminal justice and their primary responsibilities. 4 Explain the historic development of English Common Law and its relationship to modern jurisprudence. CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS Order Description 1 Contrast present day criminal justice traditions and practices with their historical precedents and beginnings. Domain Knowledge Knowledge Comprehension Level of Analysis 2 Describe the Georgia court systems. Comprehension 3 Describe the federal courts systems. Comprehension 4 Describe the development of common law. Comprehension 5 Describe the development of statutory law. Comprehension 6 State the typical procedures and steps an offender undergoes in his/her progression through the system, both adult and juvenile. ORGANIZATION OF ENFORCEMENT Knowledge Order Description 1 Describe the historic precedence of law enforcement. 2 Describe the typical progression of an adult through the law enforcement system. 3 Describe the progression of a juvenile through the law enforcement system. 4 Explain the organization of local, state and federal law enforcement systems. Domain Level of Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension 5 Explain the function of law enforcement from Comprehension

4 4 the transfer of a case to adjudication. ORGANIZATION OF ADJUDICATION Order Description Domain Level of 1 Identify pretrial activities and post arrest procedures. Knowledge 2 Identify the steps in the trial process including jury selection, presentation of evidence, and verdict. Knowledge ORGANIZATION OF CORRECTIONS Order Description 1 Describe the history of the American corrections systems. 2 Discuss jails, prisons, local, state, and federal facilities. 3 Differentiate between the processes of probation and parole. Domain Level of Comprehension Comprehension Analysis CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND REQUIREMENTS Order Description 1 Describe career opportunities in the criminal justice system. 2 Establish the principles of ethics in the criminal justice system. Domain Level of Comprehension Application

5 5 Online Information Orientation: All students who intend to register for online classes are required to complete and pass an online orientation prior to registering for classes. To access the online orientation module, students must connect to the college website ( select Current Students and then select Online Course Orientation. Proctoring Exams/Assignments: In order to comply with accreditation requirements for the validation of student identity for all online classes, all students enrolled in online courses at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) are required to have at least one on-campus or proctored event for each online course in which they are enrolled. The instructor will notify students of the time, date, and location of the proctored event by posting an announcement on the course home page in ANGEL. Students must attend the on-campus or proctored session as scheduled on the Lesson Plan/Course Calendar. Any student who lives more than 50 miles from OTC may make arrangements with the instructor to complete the proctored event with an approved proctor. A student may request an off-campus proctor by submitting the Proctor Nomination Form to the course instructor by the date established by the instructor. The instructor must approve the date and time of the off-campus event. Any student who does not complete the proctored event as scheduled must submit to the instructor a valid documented excuse within three business days of scheduled event. If the excuse is approved, the students must make arrangements with the instructor to reschedule the missed event. Any penalty and makeup directions will be at the instructor s discretion. Students who do not complete the proctored event on the scheduled date and do not present a valid documented excuse within 3 business days will be withdrawn from the course with a WF. Textbook & Materials Textbook Title: Required - The Criminal Justice System in America, 12th edition Author(s): Cole, George & Smith, Christopher Wadsworth ISBN: Publisher: Wadsworth-Cengage Textbook Title: Suggested - Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition

6 6 Author(s): American Psychological Association ISBN: Publisher: American Psychological Association Materials: Required Scantron forms Suggested None Assessment Distribution of Grades: Grading Scale: Final Exam: Work Ethics Information: Classroom Policies Attendance: Assignments / Class Discussions 20% Quizzes 20% Mid-term Examination 20% Final Examination 20% Field Trip or Personal Interview Report 20% A B C D F 59 and below 12 December 2013, Thursday 8:00 10:00 am The Technical College System of Georgia instructs and evaluates students on work ethics in all programs of study. Ten work ethics traits have been identified and defined as essential for student success: appearance, attendance, attitude, character, communication, cooperation, organizational skills, productivity, respect, and teamwork. As a student in this Ogeechee Technical College course, you will be expected to adhere to the highest standards of these 10 character traits in your behavior as well as your coursework. Online workshop attendance is determined by activity during the lessons for that week, through either discussions or submission of assignments. A student is reported absent if the student fails to make at least one post or submission during that week. To receive credit for this course a student must attend 90% of the scheduled instructional time. Any student attending less than 90% of the scheduled instructional time will receive a "W" for the course if removed from the course before the semester midterm. After the semester midterm, any student who has maintained a passing grade within a course will receive a WP for the course

7 when attending less than 90% of the scheduled instructional time. If, however, the student has not maintained a passing grade, he or she will receive a WF for the course. Attendance is counted from the first scheduled week of lessons for each semester. Tardy means arriving after the scheduled time for instruction to begin or, for online courses, posting or submitting late work (if allowed). Early departure means leaving before the end of the scheduled time (face-to-face courses only). Three (3) tardies or early departures equal one (1) absence for the course. Work missed due to tardiness or absences may be made up at the convenience of the instructor. Provisions for instructional time missed because of documented absences due to jury duty, military duty, required job training, or official college activities will be made at the discretion of the instructor. 7 Course Withdrawal: Late Work: Students may withdraw from a course without academic penalty until the midpoint of the term (as stated in the Academic Calendar and in the OTC Catalog and Student Handbook). By withdrawing before the midpoint of the term, the student is automatically assigned a grade of W, which does not affect term or cumulative grade point average. Grades of W will affect satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes. Students who stop attending class(es) without formally withdrawing risk earning a final grade of F, which will appear on the academic transcript. Refer to the OTC Catalog and Student Handbook for further details. Do not expect an extension for any missed work. If extenuating circumstances (emergencies) arise, you must contact your instructor BEFORE due dates. Assignments: If the instructor receives approval from the Online administrative director, submission of a late assignment will be penalized 10% per day up to 5 days late. After Day 5, late assignments will not be accepted. Note: An Assignment is a paper, a project report, a team presentation, etc., not a Class Discussion. Class Discussions: No credit will be available for postings of any kind made in the Class Discussion forums after a given lesson ends. Missed Exams: In-class quizzes cannot be made up. Mid-term exams may be made up, at the discretion of the instructor. Final exams may be made up, at the discretion of the instructor. The student should inform the instructor ahead of time regarding the impending absence and missed exam. Appointments must be made with the

8 instructor to take a missed exam and will be at the convenience of the instructor. 8 Absences: Extra Credit: Cheating/Plagiarism: Safety Disability Statement Special Populations Assistance Program The absent student is responsible for turning in work due on the day of absence and should ask the instructor for any materials or assignments given during the day of absence. The instructor is not responsible for reminding the student of the missed work. Students should work with other students in the class to receive notes on lectures. No extra credit is available in this course. Academic honesty is expected at all times. Any student found to have engaged in academic misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, or collusion is subject to disciplinary sanctions as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct detailed in the OTC Catalog and Student Handbook. The term plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. The term collusion includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized collaboration with any other person in preparing work offered for academic credit. Students are advised that faculty routinely use turnitin.com both to prevent plagiarism and to assist in verifying when/if it has occurred. In case of emergency while on campus, please refer to the Emergency Operations and Safety Plan and the Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan found by the door of all classrooms and labs on the OTC campus. A copy of the OTC Safety Plan can be found online at: ml. The Director of Campus Safety & Security contact information is as follows: Stan York, , syork@ogeecheetech.edu. Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class based on the impact of the disability are encouraged to contact Penny Hendrix, Disability and Student Support Services Coordinator, Office 171E, Kennedy Bldg., , to coordinate reasonable accommodations. Students who may qualify for services on campus depending on the special needs they have and if they qualify as a special population should contact Kelli Waters, Student Activities & Special Populations Coordinator, Office 143D, Kennedy Bldg., for assistance.

9 9 Warranty Statement Communication OTC Alert Library Resources Copyright Notice : The Technical College System of Georgia guarantees employers that graduates of State Technical Colleges shall possess skills and knowledge as prescribed by State Curriculum Standards. Should any graduate employee within two years of graduation be deemed lacking in said skills, that student shall be retrained in any State Technical College at no charge for instructional costs to either the student or the employer. Important communication about this course will be transmitted through the Ogeechee Tech student system. Students should check their student accounts before each class in order to receive the most up-to-the-minute information about classes and assignments. Ogeechee Tech sends vital information about financial aid, registration, and college news through the student system. Students should check their student accounts periodically for this information. Student may be accessed through the college website, under the Current Students tab. Students are encouraged to sign up for OTC Alert, a system designed to notify students of any emergency on campus. Alerts are sent by text messaging and/or by . To subscribe to OTC Alert, a student can go to and click on Current Students Banner Web OTC Alert Information. The Ogeechee Technical College Library provides students access to books, periodicals, ebooks, GALILEO, and other electronic resources. Students are encouraged to use the Library for class research projects. Help with research and projects is available within the Library. Computers are available for student use. A student ID is required in order to check out any materials from the Library or to use a computer. A self-service, black and white copier is also available. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 7am until 9:30pm. The materials on this course web site are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course and may not be retained or further disseminated.

10 10 Tentative Schedule Week 1 August 19, 2013 Work Ethics Theme Word #1: Attendance: discussion/assignment Syllabus - Introduction of Course Introduce Yourself - Discussion on Angel Introduction to Criminal Justice - Discussion August 21, 2013 Overview of APA Purpose, requirement, and application APA Review of template, Son of Citation Machine, and use of the APA 6 th Edition Manual Week 2 August 26, 2013 Work Ethics Theme Word #2: Character: discussion/assignment S.M.A.R.T. Goals Submit assignment on Angel August 28, 2013 Job Exploration Submit assignment on Angel

11 11 Week 3 Work Ethics Theme Word #3: Teamwork: discussion/assignment September 2, 2013 HOLIDAY Labor Day (Campus Closed) September 4, 2013 Library Orientation Meet in Library promptly at 9am Part 1 Crime and the Criminal Justice System Ch. 1: Crime and Justice in America Week 4 Work Ethics Theme Word #4: Appearance: discussion/assignment September 9, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 1 Ch. 2: Victimization and Criminal Behavior September 11, 2013 Research Paper Topic Part 2- Police Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 2 Ch. 3: The Criminal Justice System

12 12 Week 5 September 16, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 3 Research Paper: Cover page and References Page DUE Ch. 4: Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law September 18, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 4 Ch. 5: Police Week 6 Work Ethics Theme Word #5: Attitude: discussion/assignment September 23, 2013 Quiz #1 Part One: Chapters 1-4 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 5 Ch. 6: Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations September 25, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 6 Ch. 7: Twenty-First Century Challenges in Policing

13 13 Week 7 Work Ethics Theme Word #6: Productivity: discussion/assignment September 30, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 7 Ch. 8: Police and Constitutional Law October 2, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 8 Quiz #2 Part Two: Chapters 5-8 Week 8 Work Ethics Theme Word #7: Organization: discussion/assignment October 7, 2013 Research Paper: First Draft DUE Review for Mid-Term Exam October 9, 2013 Mid-Term Exam Chapters 1-8 Ch. 9: Courts and the Pre-Trial Process

14 14 Week 9 Work Ethics Theme Word #8: Communication: discussion/assignment October 14, 2013 Part 3- Courts Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 9 Ch. 10: Prosecution and Defense October 16, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 10 Ch. 11: Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials Week 10 Work Ethics Theme Word #9: Cooperation: discussion/assignment October 21, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 11 Ch. 12: Punishment and Sentencing October 23, 2013 TBA

15 15 Week 11 Work Ethics Theme Word #10: Respect: discussion/assignment October 28, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 12 October 30, 2013 TBA November 4, 2013 Quiz #3 Chapters 9-12 Ch. 13: Corrections November 6, 2013 Part 4 Corrections Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 13 Week 12 Ch. 14: Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

16 16 Week 13 November 11, 2013 Research Papers Due Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 14 Ch. 15: Incarceration and Prison Society November 13, 2013 Lecture/Discussion: Ch. 15 November 18, 2013 Quiz #4 Chapters November 20, 2013 Review for Final Examination Week 14 HOLIDAY Fall Break (Campus Closed) November 26 28, 2013 December 2, 2013 To Be Announced December 4, 2013 To Be Announced Week 15 December 12, 2013: 8:00am 10:00pm FINAL EXAM

17 17 Final Exam Chapters 9-15