CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice Instruction Syllabus

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1 Syllabus Master 1301 FALL 2015 CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice Instruction Syllabus Discipline/Program Criminal Justice Course Level First Year Course Title Introduction to Criminal Justice (ACGM Field of Study Curriculum) Course Rubric and Number (e.g. HIST 1301) CRIJ 1301 Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN) Fall 2015 CRN Course Location/Times TBA Eastside Campus (Angela Morales Bldg. Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab) If applicable 3 Total Course Contact Hours 48 Course Continuing Education Units (CEU): If applicable N/A Course Length (number of weeks) 16 Weeks Type of Instruction Classroom and Internet Supplement (Eagle On-Line) Instructor contact information (phone number and address) James.heironimus@hccs.edu Office Location and Hours By appointment only: In person or by telephone, Houston Community College Northeast 555 Student Parkway, Rm. 105 Houston, TX Course Description: ACGM or WECM History, philosophy, and ethical considerations of criminal justice; the nature and impact of crime; and an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and court procedures. Course Description: HCC Catalog Description Same Course Prerequisite(s) College Ready/level Reading & Writing Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes Students who complete the HCC criminal justice program of study should be able to: 1. Articulate key concepts in criminology and criminal justice. 2. Inquire, analyze, and apply research to criminal justice agency operations. 3. Communicate thoughts, ideas, and facts clearly and accurately. 4. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical and legal obligations of criminal justice professionals. 5. Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits by completing assignments on time and working productively with others. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7 Describe and explain the history, philosophy and ethical considerations of criminal justice; define the nature and impact of crime on society and how it is integrated in to the criminal

2 Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.) justice system; distinguish between the civil and criminal court systems; and interpret the relationship between the components of the criminal justice system. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to have a clear understanding of the following: 1. What is Criminal Justice 2. The Crime Picture 3. Criminal Law 4. Policing: Purposes and Organization 5. Policing: Legal Aspects 6. Policing: Issues and Challenges 7. The Courts 8. The Courtroom Work Group and the Criminal Trial 9. Sentencing 10. Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections 11. Prisons and Jails 12. Prison Life 13. Juvenile Justice SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable Course Calendar Instructional Methods Reading Writing Critical Thinking Subject Comprehension Use of Computer and Microsoft Office Programs See HCC Home Page for Link The course is divided into three learning modes or units. Each unit will include reading and studying assigned textbook chapters, and/or outside research, classroom instruction, discussion and participation. Students may be required to provide a weekly outline/summary of each textbook chapter assigned or a comprehensive research monograph. A research project may be required. Student learning and comprehension will be assessed thru quizzes and a final comprehensive examination. Student Assignments Written assignments shall be completed by the the student before the first class meeting of each week, each assignment shall b prepared in an approved format; submitted electronically via EOL, and bring a hard copy to class each class period. The days following the close of an assessment. Requests for consideration of alternative answers submitted later than five days will not be accepted nor considered. Any challenges by a student regarding quiz grades shall be in the form of a written detailed concise explanation. Time limitations for quizzes and examinations:: Students will be allowed ninety (90) minutes to complete an assessment (Quiz and/or Examination). Instructor s Requirements Your completion time is measured from when you begin the assessment until the allotted time has expired. Once the quiz has begun, time starts and cannot be interrupted. Class Participation / Discussions: Attendance is required. Students are expected to PREPARE FOR AND participate in all aspects of the classroom

3 environment. This includes participating in class discussions. Participation gives the instructor an opportunity to further assess the student s grasp of the course topics. All written papers required for this course shall be prepared in an ADA format or style. Students who do not submit completed assignments may receive an F for the course. Attendance for class meetings is required. Unexcused absences will count as a deduction of three (3) points for each absence from the final grade. Students are expected to attend the entire class session unless permitted to leave early by the instructor. Unexcused leaving the class session will count as a deduction of three (3) points for each absence from the final grade. Program/Discipline Requirements: If applicable HCC Grading Scale N/A A = points per semester hour B = points per semester hour C = points per semester hour D = point per semester hour F = 59 and below. 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress). 0 points per semester hour W(Withdrawn). 0 points per semester hour I (Incomplete). 0 points per semester hour AUD (Audit). 0 points per semester hour Instructor Grading Criteria IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades IP, COM and I do not affect GPA. Each assignment involves reading and studying the required text, understanding the various terminology, the various schools, theories, structures, concepts and processes. Students may be required to conduct independent research outside of the classroom. Class discussions and participation is required. Criteria: Grades are based on a Points System. Classroom Participation Weekly Assignments Mid Term Exam Final Exam Attendance & Class Preparedness Total Maximum Points Calc.? Points divided by 5 =? Final Grade Quizzes will cover the material assigned for the last completed course module. The Final Exam is comprehensive and will cover all classroom lectures and assignments.

Scores lower than 60 will receive 0 (zero) points. To calculate you grade standing, add up the number of points you have earned and divide the total by six.

4 Scores lower than 60 will receive 0 (zero) points. To calculate you grade standing, add up the number of points you have earned and divide the total by six. Compare that total to the HCC Grading Scale. The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the weekly academic structure if such change will benefit the majority of the enrolled students. Instructional Materials Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 10/E Frank J. Schmalleger, Emeritus, University of North Carolina ISBN- Class Lectures and Presentations The instructor will provide classroom lectures, utilize multi-media and engage students in class participation over the topics assigned or discussed. Students are expected to engage in classroom discussions as part of their final grade. Course content and application HCC Policy Statement: ADA Academic Honesty Student attendance 3-peaters Withdrawal deadline Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies Test Bank The Instructor reserves the right to create, adjust, alter or otherwise change the content requirements of this course if the instructor believes that the modification will enhance the cognitive skills of the student. Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: Access DE Policies on their Web site: Access CE Policies on their Web site:

5 Scoring Rubrics Sample Assignments Sample Instructional Methods/Activities EGLS3 Expectations of Civil Conduct Instructor s Resource N/A Mandatory reading assignments from the required textbook with an individualized written outline/summary of each assignment. Assignments shall be completed weekly, prior to the 1 st weekly class meeting. The Instructor may utilize various instructional methods to include but not limited to lecture, class discussion, audio and/or visual aids, electronic programs and similar means. EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. Students are expected to conduct themselves professionally in their communication with the instructor, their classmates, and college staff and administration. Behavior inappropriate to the collegiate setting (including but not limited to abusive/derogatory/threatening/harassing language directed at the instructor or towards other students, staff or administrators) will not be tolerated, and may result in removal from the course if severe and/or repeated. HCC Policy Statement - Students Responsibility to Read the HCC DE Student Handbook/Student Services The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the DE student. Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the mandatory orientation. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents. The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student Handbook by visiting this link: Technical Compliance Notice and How to Handle Technology Problems This class is a distance-education class using Eagle Online for notes, linked slides, and assignments and assessments. Each student must maintain Internet access throughout this course -- from start to finish. Additionally, students are expected to maintain a state of technical compliance, including (but not limited to): up-to-date software as required by the instructor; a stable Internet connection; and use of the Firefox browser when using Eagle Online. The instructor will not give consideration for lost/missing/unacceptable work stemming from technical non-compliance and/or end-user technical issues, including loss of computer or battery failure. Any student who cannot keep up with the coursework owing to a lack of computer or Internet access must drop the course. Any student found to have quit logging in (1 week) and whom the instructor is unable to contact is subject to being dropped without further warning, resulting in either a "W" or a "FX" grade, depending upon the time of the term at which the behavior is noted. You must contact the distance education technicians when you have technology problems by going to HCC Student Course Grade Appeal Procedure Any student who takes issue with the course or how it is taught should first express his or her specific concerns to the instructor. Any challenges to the final course grade are governed by the HCC Student Course Grade Appeal Procedure. The following statements are excerpts from the Procedure: (

6 procedures) A student has a right to appeal a grade that the student believes was contrary to procedures as specified in the course syllabus or was based on bias, caprice, or computational or clerical error. Faculty members have a right to have the grades they assign upheld unless it is clearly demonstrated that a grade was contrary to procedures as specified in the course syllabus or was based on bias, caprice, or computational or clerical error. The student has the burden of proof. The student must present clear evidence that a grade was contrary to procedures as specified in the course syllabus or was based on bias, caprice, or computational or clerical error.

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