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/ SYLLABUS FOR CJSA 1312Crime 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:
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.
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 isNOT a self-paced course. Youhaveassigned deadlines for specific assignments as shown in the course schedule.
The class begins on2ndof Mayand ends on 12thof 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 - CTC Custom Cover / Siegel / 5th / Cengage / 2014 / 9781305028357ISBN: 9781305028357
B. References:
1. Adler, Freda, Gerhard Mueller, & WilliamLaufer,Criminology and the Criminal Justice System, 4thEd, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2001.
2.Schmalleger, Frank,Criminology Today, 3rdEd, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2002.
3. Reid, Sue Titus,Crime and Criminology,10thEd, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2003.
4. Siegel, Larry J.,Criminology, 7th Ed, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing, 2000.
5. Maxim, Paul & Paul Whitehead,Explaining Crime, 4thEd,Woburn, MA:Butterworth-Heinenmann, 1998
6.Palacios, Wilson, Paul Cromwell, & Roger Dunham, Crime & Justice in America, 2ndEd. 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 andonlineCentral Texas College (CTC) Blackboard classes.Onlineattendance 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
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 betweentheMay 16 to May 20
2.Exam 2 will be available betweentheMay 23 to May29
3. Exam 3 will be available betweentheJune 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 ComponentsComponent / 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 ExamsExam / Chapters
Covered / Proctored / References / Time Limit / Dates / Location in Blackboard
Exam 1 / Ch. 1-3 / Bio-proctored / Allowed / 2Hours / May
16-20 / BioSig-proctored
Exam 2 / Ch. 4-9 / Bio-proctored / Allowed / 2 hours / May
23-29 / BioSig-proctored
Exam 3 / Ch.10-14 / Bio-proctored / Allowed / 2 hours / June
6-12 / BioSig-Proctored
This is how your course grade will be determined:
Course Grade CalculationGrade / 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 theTools > My Gradeslink in the menu. After the course ends and your instructor has submitted grades, you can view your course grade atWebAdvisor.
VIII. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM COURSE INSTRUCTOR
1. Tuition refundsare 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. GoArmyEdstudents should contact their education counselor before withdrawing and are required to withdraw through theGoArmyEdportal.
Please note: a military withdrawal does not override CTC’s grading policy.
Forself-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 Institutionby 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 CenterRepresentative, 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 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 deviceswill be turned off while the student is in the classroom or laboratory unless the student is using the device for class purposes. Notextingor 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 tointernetso 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 AssignmentsLesson / Chapter(s) / Assignments / Due Dates
1 / Introduction
Chapter 1: Crime and Criminology / Introduction
Chapter 1
Discussion Board & Quizzes / May
2-8
2 / Chapter 2: The Nature and Extent of Crime
Chapter 3: Victims and Victimization / Begin Research Paper
Chapter 2 & 3
Discussion Board & Quizzes
Take Exam 1(Non-proctor) / May
9-15
3 / Chapter 4: Rational Choice Theory
Chapter 5: Trait Theory
Chapter 6: Social Structure Theory / Chapter 4 ,5 & 6
Discussion Board & Quizzes / May
16-22
4 / Chapter 7: Social Process Theory
Chapter 8: Social Conflict, Critical Criminology
Chapter 9: Developmental Theories: Life Course, Propensity, / Chapter 7 & 8 & 9
Discussion Board & Quizzes
Take Exam 2(Non proctor) / May
23-29
5 / Chapter 10: Violent Crimes
Chapter 11: Political Crime and Terrorism
Chapter 12: Economic Crimes / Chapter 10, 11& 12
Discussion Board & Quiz / May / June
30-6
6 / Chapter 13: Public Order Crimes
Chapter 14: Crimes of the New Millennium / Chapter 13 & 14
Discussion Board & Quiz
Review
Take Exam 3(Non proctor)
Research Paper Due / June
6-12
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: