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SYLLABUS FOR CJSA 1312 Crime in America WeBB Learning Course Semester Hours Credit: 3 Lecture Hours: 48

Curse Dates: May 2nd to June 12th Weekly CTC Blackboard discussions and assignments Instructor: Bret M. Duncan Skype Name: rsso.ctc Office Hours: M-F 0900-1600 Instructor Email: [email protected] Phone: DSN 727-2570

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY

Bret Duncan has over18 years of work experience in law enforcement. As a Narcotics/Vice Detective he provided technical guidance to subordinates and brief prosecuting/defense attorneys. He maintained liaison with appropriate teen or youth courts/public service agencies; and planned, implemented, and controlled police activities on several installations. As a member of the Gang Task Force Division he worked with the Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center and correctional agencies. He advised and counseled delinquent youth offenders from the adjudication hearing process to detention. He was responsible for providing the initial screening and assessment of all alleged youth offenders and recommended different intervention programs to prevent youth from going further into the Juvenile Justice System. He enjoys working with young adults and has maintained participation and membership in the D.A.R.E. and G.R.E.A.T. programs. He continues to serve as a mentor and facilitator for these two outstanding programs. Bret has a Master in Human Relation from University of Oklahoma, a bachelor in Information System Management from University of Maryland University College.

CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 1 of 13 Syllabus for CJSA 1312

I. INTRODUCTION

1. A. This course will introduce students to American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime. B. This course is required for the Associates of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice. C. This course is occupationally related and serves in preparation for career(s) in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Corrections.

This is NOT a self-paced course. You have assigned deadlines for specific assignments as shown in the course schedule. The class begins on 2nd of May and ends on 12th of June.

II. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, Crime in America, the student will be able to:

A. Explain the psychological, social, and economic impact of crime in society. B. Identify characteristics of major crimes. C. Discuss the impact on society and the prevention thereof. D. List crimes by definition and classification according to major sub groupings. E. Discuss the basic theoretical and behavioral models, as well as the historical development of laws and contributions of famous law givers. F. Define selected terms vital to the understanding of the legal terminology which will be encountered in numerous Criminal Justice courses.

III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS A. The instructional materials identified for this course are viewable through http :// www . ctcd . edu /academics/ booksinstructional -materials/ Required Student Textbook: Criminology: The Core - Siegel 5th Cengage 2014 9781305028357 CTC Custom Cover

ISBN: 9781305028357 B. References: 1. Adler, Freda, Gerhard Mueller, & William Laufer, Criminology and the Criminal Justice System, 4th Ed, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2001. 2. Schmalleger, Frank, Criminology Today, 3rd Ed, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2002. 3. Reid, Sue Titus, Crime and Criminology, 10th Ed, New York, NY: McGraw- Hill, 2003. 4. Siegel, Larry J., Criminology, 7th Ed, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing, 2000. CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 2 of 13 5. Maxim, Paul & Paul Whitehead, Explaining Crime, 4th Ed, Woburn, MA: Butterworth-Heinenmann, 1998 6. Palacios, Wilson, Paul Cromwell, & Roger Dunham, Crime & Justice in America, 2nd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2002. 7. Black's Law Dictionary 8. U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and latest Amendments 9. www . fbi .gov/ ucr

IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS A. Your first responsibility is scholarship. The grade you receive for this course will not be the grade of the instructor, but rather the grade you and you alone make. B. You should attend class regularly in both face-to-face and online Central Texas College (CTC) Blackboard classes. Online attendance involves logging into your Blackboard class and participating in discussions, submitting assignments, etc. Be prepared to also take any unannounced quizzes relating to text assignments and lecture material presented from the beginning of the course. Please refer to ‘Class Attendance and Course Progress’ under the Academic Policies section in our current CTC Course Catalog. C. You are encouraged to give your best effort throughout the course. From the beginning, you should plan for a steady, organized, and continuous effort, which in the long run will prove more effective for your final grade than a last minute crash- cram policy. Your course grade is not determined solely by exam grade. Such factors as class participation, initiative, attendance, and individual research papers or projects will be considered in grade computation. D. From time to time, special library and/or outside assignments will be made to members of the class individually and/or in groups. You are expected to read all assignments and fulfill your responsibilities to any group assignment. E. You are expected to read all assigned material and bring your textbook/reading materials to class. Keep informed on all assignments, especially after an absence. F. Good class notes are indispensable for earning a good grade, since both the material assigned and that discussed in class will be the basis for examination material. G. Scholastic Honesty: All students are required and expected to maintain the highest standards of scholastic honesty in the preparation of all coursework and during examinations. The following are considered examples of scholastic dishonesty: Plagiarism: The taking of passages from the writing of others without giving proper credit to the sources. Collusion: Using another’s work as one’s own, or working together with another person in the preparation of work, unless such joint preparation is specifically approved in advance by the instructor. Cheating: Giving or receiving information on examinations. Students guilty of scholastic dishonesty will be administratively dropped from the course with a grade of “F” and be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and expulsion. H. Special Work: A term paper or other project, per requirements of the instructor, will be required. The subject must be appropriate for the course material. Check with the instructor when you have made a selection. The value is indicated in the semester grade computation and has considerable weight on your final average.

V. COURSE FORMAT – SKYPE-BLACKBOARD

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This course has been developed on Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they have access to CTC Blackboard and that they are familiar with the contents and assignments. It is also the student’s responsibility to log into CTC Blackboard at least once a week to ‘attend’ the online class portion and to participate in the online Blackboard discussions and assignments. Failure to do so will violate the attendance policy and will have a negative impact on the course grade.

The course will meet for six weeks. In addition, instructional strategies will include weekly CTC Blackboard assignments and discussion boards to accomplish the remaining instruction per week.

VI. EXAMS A. There will be a minimum of 3 major examinations and a written paper or project as follows:

1. Exam 1 will be available between the May 16 to May 20 2. Exam 2 will be available between the May 23 to May29 3. Exam 3 will be available between the June 6 to June 12 4. Term Paper due June 12th

B. A student must be present for all examinations. Students who know in advance that they will be absent from an examination due to valid reasons must arrange to take an early examination. Unexpected absences due to illness or extenuating circumstances will require the student to see the instructor about individual make-up work. C. Students without excused absences will be given a zero for the missed examination. D. Examinations will consist of both objective (true/false, multiple choice, fill in-the- blank, and matching) and subjective (short answer and essay) questions. Students must be able to communicate both orally and in written form, thus some questions requiring the composition and writing of an essay answer will be required. E. Exams will be administered via BioSig application. See Blackboard class for registration information

VII. SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATIONS

This is what you are graded on: Grade Components Component Possible Points Chapter Quizzes and Discussion Board 210 points Research Paper 170 points Exam 1 120 points Exam 2 200 points Exam 3 300 points Total 1000 points

You will have 3 Non-proctored exams. Your Course Exams Chapters Time Location in Exam Proctored References Dates Covered Limit Blackboard

CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 4 of 13 Bio- May Exam 1 Ch. 1-3 Allowed 2 Hours BioSig-proctored proctored 16-20 Bio- May Exam 2 Ch. 4-9 Allowed 2 hours BioSig-proctored proctored 23-29 Bio- June Exam 3 Ch.10-14 Allowed 2 hours BioSig-Proctored proctored 6-12

This is how your course grade will be determined: Course Grade Calculation Grade A B C D F Points 900-1000 800-899 700-799 600-699 0-599

Monitor your progress

You can check your grades throughout the course by selecting the Tools > My Grades link in the menu. After the course ends and your instructor has submitted grades, you can view your course grade at WebAdvisor.

VIII. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM COURSE INSTRUCTOR

1. Tuition refunds are made only in the case of class cancellation or official and timely withdrawal from CTC or from a course. Please refer to the current course catalog for more details.

2. GoArmyEd students should contact their education counselor before withdrawing and are required to withdraw through the GoArmyEd portal.

Please note: a military withdrawal does not override CTC’s grading policy. For self-pay students, refunds are computed from the date the Application for Withdrawal or Refund is filed with the CTC Field Representative or designated Student Services Officer. Special conditions apply to students who receive federal, state, and/or institutional financial aid.

Tuition and fees paid directly to the Institution by the Veterans Administration, Title IV (Financial Aid Programs, a sponsor, donor, or scholarship shall be refunded to the source rather than directly to the students.

3. Course Withdrawals, Student Responsibilities: It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course. The instructor cannot initiate a withdrawal based upon a student’s request. Rather, students must initiate the withdrawal with the designated Education Center Representative, through the CTC Field Representative or the Student Services Officer for that region.

Applications for Withdrawal will be accepted at any time before the completion of 75% of the course, after which time the student will be assigned an “FN”- “Failure for Non- attendance.”

4. Incomplete / Course in Progress Grade Policy: An “IP” or “Incomplete” grade may be assigned by an instructor if a student has made satisfactory progress in a course with the

CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 5 of 13 exception of a major quiz, final exam, or other project. The “IP” grade may also be assigned based on circumstances beyond a student’s control, such as personal illness, death in the immediate family, or military orders. Notice of absences, with supporting documentation, may be required by the instructor. The instructor makes the final decision concerning the granting of the incomplete grade. With an “Incomplete” grade, students are required to complete a set amount of work before the instructor will submit an official letter grade.

A. Cellular phones, beepers, and other electronic devices will be turned off while the student is in the classroom or laboratory unless the student is using the device for class purposes. No texting or social networking is allowed during class. B. Instructor Discretion : The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course requirements. C. Civility: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive educational experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning environment. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

IX. COURSE OUTLINE Note: The instructor has the right to change the course schedule. Any changes will be announced in class. If the student misses a class period and changes are announced, it is the student’s responsibility to receive the missed information from a classmate or the instructor.

Hybrid courses combine face-to-face classroom instruction with assignments and interaction via CTC Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they have access to internet so that they may communicate, via CTC Blackboard, with the instructor. The class is broken down into eight sessions. See below for course outline.

Assignments  You will have 6 Discussion Board Questions.  You will have 6 Lesson Quizzes.  You will have 3 Non-proctored Exams  You will have 1 Research Paper Course Schedule

Schedule of Assignments Lesson Chapter(s) Assignments Due Dates Introduction Introduction May 1 Chapter 1: Crime and Criminology Chapter 1 2-8 Discussion Board & Quizzes Begin Research Paper Chapter 2: The Nature and Extent of Crime Chapter 2 & 3 May 2 Chapter 3: Victims and Victimization Discussion Board & Quizzes 9-15 Take Exam 1 (Non-proctor) Chapter 4: Rational Choice Theory Chapter 4 ,5 & 6 May 3 Chapter 5: Trait Theory Discussion Board & Quizzes 16-22 Chapter 6: Social Structure Theory Chapter 7: Social Process Theory Chapter 7 & 8 & 9 May 4 Chapter 8: Social Conflict, Critical Criminology Discussion Board & Quizzes 23-29 Chapter 9: Developmental Theories: Life Course, Propensity, Take Exam 2 (Non proctor) Chapter 10: Violent Crimes Chapter 10, 11& 12 May / June 5 Chapter 11: Political Crime and Terrorism Discussion Board & Quiz 30-6 Chapter 12: Economic Crimes CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 6 of 13 Chapter 13 & 14 Discussion Board & Quiz Chapter 13: Public Order Crimes June 6 Review Chapter 14: Crimes of the New Millennium 6-12 Take Exam 3 (Non proctor) Research Paper Due

Lesson Plans

SESSION 1 - (May 2 to May 8) Introduction and Chapter 1 a. CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight (European time) 1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday midnight (European time) b. CTC Blackboard assignment/project is due Sunday midnight (European time)

A. Unit One: Chapter 1: Crime and Criminology 1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Understand the breadth and scope of the field of criminology. 2. Discuss the historical context of criminology. 3. Recognize the differences between the various schools of criminological thought. 4. Discuss the concept of positivism. 5. Understand the various elements of the criminological enterprise. 6. Discuss how criminologists define crime. 7. Recognize the concepts of criminal law. 8. Show how the criminal law is undergoing change. 9. Discuss ethical issues in criminology. 10. Understand international crime trends. 11. Describe the various criminal defenses.

2. Learning Activities: a. Discuss course requirements and activities as contained in the syllabus b. Classroom lecture/discussion c. Reading assignment: Chapter 1 d. Homework and other assignments designated by the instructor

SESSION 2 - (May 9 - May15) Chapter 2 & 3 a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight (European time) 1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday midnight (European time) b) CTC Blackboard assignment/project is due Sunday midnight (European time) th th c) Exam 1 will be available the 16 of May until the 20 1. Test will be done online (BIOSIG)

B. Unit Two: Chapter Two: The Nature and Extent of Crime 1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 7 of 13 After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Become familiar with the various forms of crime data. 2. Discuss the problems associated with collecting valid crime data. 3. Discuss the recent trends in the crime rate. 4. Identify the factors that influence crime rates. 5. Understand the patterns in the crime rate. 6. Recognize that there are age, gender, and racial patterns in crime. 7. Discuss the association between social class and crime. 8. Describe the various positions on gun control. 9. Understand Wolfgang’s pioneering research on chronic offending. 10. Understand the influence the discovery of the chronic offender has had on criminology.

2. Learning Activities: a. Classroom lecture/discussion b. Reading assignment: Chapter 2 c. Homework and other assignments designated by the instructor

C. Unit Three: Chapter 3: Victims and Victimization 1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Understand the concept of victimization. 2. Describe the nature of victimization. 3. Discuss the problems of crime victims. 4. Understand the costs of victimization. 5. Discuss the relationship between victimization and antisocial behavior. 6. Recognize the age, gender, and racial patterns in victimization data. 7. Discuss the association between lifestyle and victimization. 8. Understand the term “victim precipitation.” 9. List the routine activities associated with victimization risk. 10. Discuss the various victim assistance programs.

SESSION 3 - (May 16 to May 22) Chapter 4, 5 & 6 Class will meet face-to-face on Wednesday 30th of March from 1800 to 2100 a. CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight (European time) 1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday midnight (European time) b. CTC Blackboard assignment/project is due Sunday midnight (European time)

D. Unit Four: Chapter 4: Choice Theory: Because They Want To LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Understand the concept of rational choice. 2. Know the work of Beccaria. CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 8 of 13 3. Discuss the concepts of offense and offender-specific crime. 4. Discuss why violent and drug crimes are rational. 5. Summarize the various techniques of situational crime prevention. 6. Discuss the association between punishment and crime. 7. Understand the concepts of certainty, severity, and speed of punishment. 8. Understand what is meant by general and specific deterrence. 9. Discuss the issues involving the use of incapacitation. 10. Understand the concept of “just desert.” 11. Understand the concept of “three strikes and you’re out.”

E. Unit Five: Chapter 5: Trait Theory LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Understand the concept of sociobiology. 2. Discuss the relationship between diet and crime. 3. Understand the association between hormones and crime. 4. Discuss why violent offenders may suffer from neurological problems. 5. Explain the factors that make up the ADHD syndrome. 6. Discuss the role genetics plays in violent behavior. 7. Understand the concepts of evolutionary theory. 8. Discuss the psychodynamics of criminality. 9. Understand the association between media and crime. 10. Discuss the role of personality and intelligence in antisocial behaviors.

2. Learning activities: a. Classroom lecture/discussion b. Reading assignment: Chapter 5 c. Homework and other assignments designated by the instructor

F. Unit Six: Chapter 6: Social Structure Theory LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Understand the concept of social structure. 2. Explain the socioeconomic structure of American society. 3. Discuss the concept of social disorganization. 4. Explain the works of Shaw and McKay. 5. Discuss the association between collective efficacy and crime. 6. Understand the concept of strain. 7. Explain what is meant by the term anomie. 8. Understand the concept of cultural deviance.

2. Learning Activities: a. Classroom lecture/discussion b. Reading assignment: Chapter 6 c. Homework and other assignments designated by the instructor SESSION 4 - (May 23 – May 29) Chapter 7, 8, & 9 CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 9 of 13 a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight (European time) 1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday midnight (European time)

b) CTC Blackboard assignment/project is due Sunday midnight (European time) rd th c) Exam 2 will be available the 23 of May until the 29

1. Test will be done online (BIOSIG)

G. Unit Seven: Chapter 7: Social Process Theories LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Explain the concept of socialization. 2. Discuss the effect of schools, family, and friends on crime. 3. Discuss the differences between learning, control, and reaction. 4. Understand the concept of differential association. 5. Discuss what is meant by a definition toward criminality. 6. Understand the concept of neutralization. 7. Discuss the relationship between self-concept and crime. 8. Explain the elements of the social bond. 9. Describe the labeling process. 10. Understand the concepts of primary and secondary deviance. 11. Explain how the process of labeling leads to criminal careers 2. Learning Activities: a. Classroom lecture/discussion b. Reading assignment: Chapter 7 c. Homework and other assignments designated by the instructor d. Review for Midterm e. Midterm

H. Unit Eight: Chapter 8: Social Conflict & Critical Criminology LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Understand the concept of social conflict and how it shapes behavior. 2. Discuss elements of conflict in the justice system. 3. Explain the idea of critical criminology. 4. Discuss the difference between structural and instrumental theory. 5. Discuss the various techniques of critical research. 6. Discuss the term left realism. 7. Understand the concept of patriarchy. 8. Explain what is meant by critical feminist criminology. 9. Discuss peacemaking. 10. Understand the concept of restorative justice.

2. Learning Activities: a. Classroom lecture/discussion b. Reading assignment: Chapter 8 c. Homework and other assignments designated by the instructor CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 10 of 13 I. Unit Nine: Chapter 9: Developmental Theories: Life-Course and Latent Trait

LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Explain the concept of developmental theory. 2. Identify the factors that influence the life course. 3. Recognize that there are different pathways to crime. 4. Discuss what is meant by “problem behavior syndrome.” 5. Differentiate between “adolescent-limited” and “life-course persistent” offenders. 6. Understand the “turning points in crime.” 7. Discuss the influence of social capital on crime. 8. Discuss what is meant by a latent trait. 9. Describe the concepts of impulsivity and self control. 10. Discuss Gottfredson and Hirschi’s general theory of crime.

SESSION 5 - (May 30 to June 5) Chapter 10, 11, & 12 Class will meet face-to-face on Wednesday 13th of April from 1800 to 2100 a. CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight (European time) 1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday midnight (European time) b. CTC Blackboard assignment/project is due Sunday midnight (European time)

J. Unit Ten: Chapter 10: Violent Crime: Personal and Political LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Discuss the various causes of violent crime. 2. Discuss the concept of the brutalization process. 3. Discuss the history of rape. 4. Understand the different types of rape. 5. Discuss the legal issues in rape prosecution. 6. Recognize that there are different types of murder. 7. Discuss the differences between serial killing, mass murder, and spree killing. 8. Understand the nature of assault in the home. 9. Understand the careers of armed robbers. 10. Discuss newly emerging forms of violence such as stalking, hate crimes, and workplace violence. 11. Understand the different types of terrorism and what is being done today to combat terrorist activities.

2. Learning Activities: a. Classroom lecture/discussion b. Reading assignment: Chapter 10 CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 11 of 13 c. Homework and other assignments designated by the instructor

K. Unit Eleven: Chapter 11: Property Crimes LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Understand the history of theft offenses. 2. Recognize the differences between professional and amateur thieves. 3. Explain the similarities and differences between the different types of larceny. 4. Understand the different forms of shoplifting. 5. Discuss the concept of fraud. 6. Explain what is meant by a confidence game. 7. Understand what it means to burgle a home. 8. Discuss what it takes to be a “good burglar.” 9. Understand the concept of arson. 10. Discuss why people commit arson for profit.

L. Unit Twelve: Chapter 12: Enterprise Crime: White-Collar Crime, Cyber Crime, and Organized Crime LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Understand the concept of enterprise crime. 2. Explain the various types of white-collar crime. 3. Distinguish between the various types of corporate crime. 4. Recognize the extent and various causes of the white-collar crime. 5. Discuss the different approaches to combating white-collar crime. 6. Recognize the forms taken by cyber crime. 7. Describe the methods being used to control cyber crime. 8. List the different types of illegal behavior engaged in by organized crime figures. 9. Describe the evolution of organized crime. 10. Explain how the government is fighting organized crime.

SESSION 6 - (June 6 to June 12) Chapter 14 Class will meet face-to-face on Wednesday 27th of April from 1800 to 2100 a. CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight (European time) 1. CTC Blackboard peer response to Discussion Board posts is due by Sunday midnight (European time) b. CTC Blackboard assignment/project is due Sunday midnight (European time)

c. Exam 3 will be available the 6 of June until the 12 of June 1. Test will be done online (BIOSIG) CJSA 1312 5th Ed. (08.14) Page 12 of 13 d. Term paper is due on the 12 of June

M. Unit Fourteen: Chapter 14: Public Order Crimes LEARNING OBJECTIVES After mastering the content of this chapter, a student should be able to: 1. Discuss the legal cases that define the right to personal sexual relations between consenting adults. 2. Discuss the association between law and morality. 3. Understand what is meant by the terms “moral crusade” and “moral entrepreneur.” 4. Understand and discuss some of the most common paraphilias. 5. Discuss what is meant by “obscenity.” 6. Understand and discuss the various techniques used to control pornography. 7. Understand human trafficking 8. Discuss the various types of prostitution. 9. Discuss the history of drug abuse. 10. Discuss the cause of substance abuse. 11. Identify the various drug control strategies.

2. Learning Activities: a. Classroom lecture/discussion b. Reading assignment: Chapter 13& 14 c. Homework and other assignments designated by the instructor

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