Criminal Justice Management CRN Course Syllabus Fall Credit Hours

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1 Criminal Justice Management CRN Course Syllabus Fall Credit Hours Course Meets: T/TH August 24 th -December 4th Classroom: GCB 405 Office Hours: M, T, W, R, F. Also, please feel free to contact me by telephone for questions or to set up an appointment outside of regular office hours. Office: General Classroom Bldg. Instructor: Professor Daniel Swanson Telephone: Cell: (Please no phone calls after 9pm) Address: danielswanson@suu.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of current trends in criminal justice organization and management including: social setting, organizational theory and design, productivity and evaluation, human resource management, decision making, and organizational change. Prerequisite: CJ credit hours. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the history, principles and practices involved in administering organizations and systems, factors of motivation of employees, system processes, operations, personnel, special challenges of labor relations, management of discipline, liabilities of management, Budget and finance administration and related issues of Justice organizations including the police, courts, and corrections. The course study will lead to an understanding of administrative problems and practices and preview challenges of the future for Justice Administration.

2 COURSE OBJECTIVE: 1. Describe the typical organization of a criminal justice agency. 2. Evaluate the roles of supervisors in a criminal justice agency. 3. Identify solutions for contemporary problems in a criminal justice agency. 4. Discuss appropriate strategies of organizational change for a criminal justice agency. 5. Summarize the processes of strategic and operational planning. 6. Analyze issues of disciplinary actions against criminal justice personnel. 7. Evaluate the use of data regarding daily activities in a criminal justice organization. 8. Analyze leadership as a component of effective agency management and effectiveness. REQUIRED TEXT: Management and Supervision in Law enforcement, Hess, 7 th Edition, ISBN STATEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: This course is taught using the Socratic Method where questions are asked and discussion is essential. The student will be responsible for keeping current with all reading assignments. The instructor believes strongly that written and verbal communication skills are critical for a successful career in any field, and that this class will prepare students to think on their feet, understand issues from all sides and present concise and logical arguments in support of their views. Only through lively debate can various perspectives be explored and opinions based on solid foundations be formed GRADES: 25% - Midterm Exam 25% - Term Paper 30% - Final Exam (cumulative) 20% Class Attendance/Participation/Quizzes

3 Grades will be awarded as follows: A: ; A-: 90-93; B+: 87-89; B: 83-86; B-: 80-82; C+: 77-79; C: 73-76; C-: 70-72; D+: 67-69; D: 63-66, D-: 60-62; F: less than 60. ATTENDANCE: Attendance and participation account for 20% of the student s final grade. Only by attendance at the class will the student be in a position to discuss the nuances of the various theories and gain a sense of their priority. If it appears that the student is unable to attend class, the instructor expects to be notified by telephone or prior to the start of class. READING ASSIGNMENTS: As indicated above, the student shall be responsible to have read the materials prior to each class. The schedule as listed below: Tests: The First Test will cover chapters 1-3. The Second Test will cover chapters 4-6. The Third Test will cover chapters The Final will be comprehensive. Cell Phones: No texting or phone calls are allowed during class. All cell phones are to be turned off. If you use a cell phone during class, the first occurrence will result in a warning; the second occurrence will result in you leaving the classroom for the day; the third occurrence will result in you being removed from the class permanently. If you expect an emergency call, you must inform me prior to class. CONTACT: When I need to contact you, I will contact you at your campus extension or through your campus address. You are responsible for listening to your voice mail and reviewing your , and responding appropriately. DEPARTMENT STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC RIGOR The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice is committed to academic rigor. Students should expect to be challenged in every course. Students are accountable for their performance, which will be reflected in the grade they earn in accordance with the standards set forth in the syllabus for each class. Students are expected to think critically, read and engage course materials, apply and synthesize ideas, and express themselves well orally and in writing.

4 STATEMENTS REQUIRED IN COURSE SYLLABI Per SUU Policy 6.36 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior. ADA STATEMENT: Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Southern Utah University Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or phone (435) SSD determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT: In case of emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mysuu portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at HEOA Compliance statement: The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law. Detailed information can be found at Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.

5 August 25 Introduction of syllabus August 27 Chapter 1 September 1 Chapter 2 September 3 Chapter 3 September 8 Chapter 4 September 10 Chapter 1-4 Summary and Review September 15 Test 1 September 17 Chapter 5 September 22 Chapter 5 September 24 Chapter 6 September 29 Chapter 6 October 1 Chapter 7 October 6 Chapter 5-7 Summary and Review October 8 Test 2 October 13 Chapter 8 October 15 Chapter 8 October 20 No Class Fall Break October 22 Chapter 9 October 27 October 29 November 3 Chapter 10 November 5 Chapter 10 November 10 Chapter 8-10 Summary and Review November 12 Test 3 November 17 Chapter 11 November 19 Chapter 12 November 24 Chapter 12 November 26 No Class Thanksgiving Break December 1 Chapter 14 December 3 Chapter 15 Final Exam Chapter Summary and Review Grades Due Test 4