Introduction to Criminal Justice 1010-05 CRN 31278 Course Syllabus Fall 2015 3 Credit Hours Course Meets: M/W/F 1300-1350 August 24 th -December 4th Classroom: General Classroom Bldg., Room 405 Office Hours: 0800-1000 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: 702-232-0512 (Please no phone calls after 9pm) Email Address: danielswanson@suu.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduces students to the purpose, function and history of law enforcement, courts and corrections, and an overview of crime and its impact on American society. COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course will provide the student with an understanding of purpose, function and operations of the police, the court system, and the corrections systems. Furthermore the student will learn how these systems interrelate and their affect on crime and society. REQUIRED TEXT: Criminal Justice in America, Cole 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: 20% - Newspaper article essays/ Issue Essays 15% - First test 15% - Second Test 15% - Third Test 15% - Fourth Test 20%- Final Grades will be awarded as follows: A: 93 100; 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 e-mail 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 7-11. 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 email address. You are responsible for listening to your voice mail and reviewing your email, 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. 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) 865-8022. 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 http://www.suu.edu/ad/facilities/emergency-procedures.html 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 http://www.suu.edu/it/p2p-student-notice.html. 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.
August 24 Introduction of syllabus August 26 Chapter 1 August 28 Chapter 1, Newspaper Article essay #1 Due August 31 Chapter 2, Overcoming the myth of free will Essay Due September 2 Chapter 2, Is Crime Beneficial to Society? Essay Due September 4 Chapter 3 September 7 No Class Labor Day September 9 Chapters 1-3 Review, Newspaper Article essay #2 Due September 11 Test #1 Chapters 1-3 September 14 Chapters 4, Newspaper Article # 3 Due September 16 Chapters 4 September 18 Chapter 5, Police Reform and the problem of trust Essay Due September 21 Chapter 5 Newspaper Article essay # 4 Due September 23 Chapter 6 September 25 Chapter 6 September 28 Chapters 4-6 Review September 30 Test # 2 Chapters 4-6 October 2 Chapter 7, Newspaper Article #5 Due October 5 Chapter 7 October 7 Chapter 8, Newspaper Article # 6 Due October 9 Chapter 8 October 12 Chapter 9, Should Sex offenders be Castrated? Essay Due October 14 Chapters 9 October 16 Chapters 7-9 Review October 19 No Class Fall Break October 21 Test # 3 Chapters 7-9 October 23 Chapter 10, Should Marijuana be Legalized? Essay Due October 26 Chapter 10 October 28 Chapter 11 Newspaper Article essay # 7 Due October 30 Chapter 11 November 2 Chapter 12, Newspaper Article # 8 Due November 4 Chapter 12 November 6 Chapters 10-12 Review November 9 Test #4 Chapters 10-12 November 11 Group Exercise November 13 Group Exercise November 16 Chapter 13, Newspaper Article # 9 Due November 18 Chapter 13 November 20 Chapter 14, Newspaper Article # 10 Due November 23 Chapter 14 November 25 No Class Thanksgiving Break
November 27 No Class Thanksgiving Break November 30 Chapter 15 December 2 Chapter 15 December 4 Chapters 1-15 Review Finals Week 8-11 December 16th Grades Due