Introduction to Security Threat Groups (CJSA 1371) Online
Credit: 3 semester credit hours (3 hours lecture)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Complete the Online Orientation and answer yes to 7+ questions on the Online Learner Self-Assessment: http://www.lit.edu/depts/DistanceEd/OnlineOrientation/OOStep2.aspx
Course Description: Study of Security Threat Groups and their impact on communities, law enforcement, the military, and schools throughout the United States. This includes methods for combating domestic and international Security Threat Groups’ operations, narcotics traffic, the mind of the gang member, and the criminal enterprise of security threat groups and organized crime’s impact on terrorism. Required Text and Materials 1. GANGS: A Guide to Understanding Street Gangs 5e, by By Al Valdez, Ph.D. ©2009 IBSN: 978-1-56325-147-4 2. Notebook 3. 2GB Flash Drive
Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Identify behaviors and sociology that is common among street, prison and outlaw motorcycle gangs. (SCANS: C5, C6) 2. Identify behaviors and sociology associated with specific categories of gangs. (SCANs: C5, C6) 3. Identify drug categories, common illegal drugs, their associated effects and the relationship to gangs. (SCANS: C5, C6) 4. Examine gang's political, economic, and environmental impact on public administration and the private sector. (SCANS: C5, C6, C7, F2, F7) 5. Present the results of gang research. (SCANS: F2, F7) SCANS Skills and Competencies Beginning in the late 1980’s, the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) conducted extensive research and interviews with business owners, union leaders, supervisors, and laborers in a wide variety of work settings to determine what knowledge workers needed in order to perform well on a job. In 1991 the Commission announced its findings in What Work Requires in Schools. In its research, the Commission determined that “workplace know-how” consists of two elements: foundation skills and workplace competencies. Course Outline
Approved: 07/12
CJSA 1371 Online Course Syllabus
1) Overview a) Skinhead Gangs a) American Street Gangs b) The Hammerskin Nation b) Gang Violence c) Public Enemy Number One c) Can Gang Membership be d) Nazi Low Riders Predicted? e) Straight Edge d) Being On The Same Page f) Tagger Crews e) Gang Sociology g) Party Crews, Posses and Clubs f) Gang Growth and Migration h) The Occult and Gangs Studies i) The Goth Scene g) Gang Behaviors j) Juggalos h) Membership Psychology k) Hybrid Gangs i) Membership Indicia l) Midwest and East Coast Gangs 2) Ethnic & Gender Based Gangs m) Motorcycle Gangs a) West Coast Latino Gangs 4) Prison Gangs b) Sureno-Norteno Gangs a) Prison Gangs in California c) 18th Street Gang b) Prison Gangs in Texas d) Mara Salvatrucha 5) Military Gangs: Gangs in the e) Asian Gangs Military f) Tiny Rascal Gang 6) Transnational Gangs g) Asian Boyz a) Mexico Drug Trafficking h) Wah Ching Organizations i) African-American Gangs b) Zetas j) United Blood Nation c) Transnational Gangs k) The Lanes 7) Responses l) Bounty Hunter Bloods a) Drugs and Gangs m) Rollin 60 Neighborhood Crips b) T.A.R.G.E.T. n) Jamacian Gangs c) Gangs and Schools o) Female Gangs d) Gangs and Family p) Native American Gangs e) Gangs and Corrections 3) Activity Based Gangs Grade Scale 90 – 100 A 80 – 89 B 70 – 79 C 60 – 69 D 0 – 59 F
Course Evaluation Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: Chapter Tests 25% Assignments 25% Module Discussions 10% Final Project 40%
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Course Requirements 1. This is an online course structured and completed online. 2. You must log onto Blackboard at a minimum of three times a week and complete all items on each weekly assignments and tests. 3. All assignments must be submitted through Blackboard. 4. The student will post weekly, online responses to weekly student-to-student discussions centered on the GANGS: A Guide to Understanding Street Gangs chapters. 5. The student will complete online chapter tests or assignment by the due dates shown on the course calendar. 6. The student will research, write, and submit a paper and Power Point or YouTube. The topic of the paper shall be a domestic or international gang . It is important that you describe the impact this gang has on the community and what methods are being used to correct the effects of gang activity. The research paper will consists of four pages, double spaced, 12 font in Arial. Students may select another classmate to work on the final project. The Power Point will consist of a minimum of 10 slides. If a YouTube is developed it must be a minimum of three minutes. All items submitted will contain the names those completing the project. Both students will receive the same grade for their collaborative work. The due date for research papers is shown on the course calendar. Course Policies 1. You must log onto Blackboard and access this course a minimum of three times per week. 2. Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. 3. If you wish to drop a course, the student is responsible for initiating and dropping the course. If you stop logging-in to the course and do not complete the course drop process, then you will receive an “F” grade for the course 4. Internet Usage – Students are expected to use proper net etiquette while participating in course emails, assignment submissions, and online discussions. 5. In the event you have questions or need assistance you may email [email protected] . State the course you are in and your question. An effort will be made to contact the student within 24 hours during the school week. 6. Students may come to TC 212 during my office hours. 7. Please do not leave voice mail, due to a VA hearing disability. Technical Requirements The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, software, Java, etc. can be found online at: http://kb.blackboard.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=71860304 A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of the online technology and resources.
Disabilities Statement
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CJSA 1371 Online Course Syllabus
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, these statutes require that all students with documented disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodations for their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409) 880-1737 or visit the office in Student Services, Cecil Beeson Building. Course Schedule Week Topics References
1 Overview - Syllabus, Use of Blackboard Online: Orientation Start Here Write a one page report on what you hope to get out of this course, and how the course will help your future career goals Participate in the Introduction Discussion Complete the online introduction test
2 Read Chapter 1: American Street Gangs, Module 1, Chapter 1 (Part A) Gang Violence, Can Gang Membership Be Text: Pages 1-33 Predicted, and Being on the Same Page Participate in the Module 1 Discussion
3 Read Chapter 1: Gang Sociology, Gang Module 1, Chapter 1 (Part B) Growth and Migration Studies, Gang Text: Pages 35-92 Behavior, Membership Psychology, and Memberships Indicia Write a one page report on the common behaviors and how to diagnose whether someone is a gang member. Complete the online test
4 Read Chapter 2: West Coast Latino Gangs, Module 2, Chapter 2 (Part A) Sureno and Norteno Gangs, 18th Street Text: Pages 95-178 Gang, MS-13, and Asian Gangs Participate in the Chapter 2 Discussion Complete the online test.
5 Read Chapter 2: Tiny Rascal Gang, Asian Module 2, Chapter 2 (Part B) Boyz, Wah Ching, African-American Text: Pages 182-216 Gangs, and United Blood Nation
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Continue in the Chapter 2 Discussion Complete the online test.
6 Read Chapter 2: The Lanes, Bounty Hunter Module 2, Chapter 2 (Part C) Bloods, and Rollin 60 Neighborhood Crips Text: Pages 218-232 Continue in the Chapter 2 Discussion Complete the online test
7 Read Chapter 2: Jamaican Gangs, Female Module 2, Chapter 2 (Part D) Gangs, and Native American Gangs Text: Pages 233-281 Read Chapter 3: Skinhead Gangs, The Hammerskin Nation, and Public Enemy Number One Write a one page report providing examples of specific ethnic based street gangs and the common and unique behaviors of these gangs. Complete the online test.
8 Read Chapter 3: Nazi Low Riders, Straight Module 3, Chapter 3 (Part A) Edge, Tagger Crews, Party Crews, and The Text: Pages 283-317 Occult and Gangs Participate in the Chapter 3 Discussion Complete the online test.
9 Read Chapter 3: The Goth Scene, Juggalos, Module 3, Chapter 3 (Part B) Hybrid Gangs, Midwest and East Coast Text: Pages 319-357 Gangs, and Motorcycle Gangs Write a one page report describing unique behaviors based on political, religious and sociological attitudes and beliefs. Complete the online test.
10 Read Chapter 4: Prison Gangs in California Module 4, Chapter 4 and Texas Module 4, Chapter 5 Read Chapter 5: Gangs in the Military Text: Pages 359- 400 Participate in the Module 4 Discussion Complete the online test.
11 Read Chapter 6: Mexico Drug Trafficking Module 4, Chapter 6
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Organizations, Zetas, and Transnational Text: Pages 403-432 Gangs Continue in the Module 4 Discussion Complete the online test.
12 Read Chapter 7: Drugs and Gangs, and Module 5, Chapter 7 (Part A) T.A.R.G.E.T. Text: Pages 435-462 Participate in the Chapter 7 Discussion Complete the online test.
13 Read Chapter 7: Gangs and Schools Module 5, Chapter 7 (Part B) Text: Pages 465-484 Continue in the Chapter 7 Discussion Complete the online test.
14 Read Chapter 7: Gangs and Families, and Module 5, Chapter 7 (Part C) Gangs and Corrections Text: Pages 486-498 Continue in the Chapter 7 Discussion Complete the online test.
15 Continue work on Team Project Online: Team Project
16 Complete work on Team Project Online: Team Project
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