CRJ100RR - Introduction to Criminal Justice - DL "NEW" Spring 2010 (R. Riedl) information page

HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Holyoke, MA. 01040

CRJ 100.66 DL - Intro to Criminal Justice Spring, Semester, 2010

Prof. Bob Riedl, MUA. Office: FR. 160

Tel. #1-413-552-2286

e-mail: rriedl @hcc.edu

SYLLABUS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

History and philosophical background and a critical evaluation of the criminal justice system. A study of the United States Constitution and its impact on modern criminal justice. The relationship of crime to the police to the police, prosecution, the courts, probation, parole, corrections, and the general functions of each. Exploration of the field of criminal justice and the professional career opportunities in it.

Prerequisites: None – 3 Credits

TEXT:

Introduction to Criminal Justice, Larry J. Siegel, 12^th Edition, Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA. 2010.

SUPPLEMENT MATERIALS: WebTutor on WebCT

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Students are requires to become proficient with the use of technology required in the use of WebTutor on WebCT.
Students completing this course of instruction will be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the evolution of the administration of the justice system; its objectives, role expectations, and recent trends.
The student will develop an awareness of the various organizations their individual and collective operations.
The student will develop an appreciation of the education, training, cultural diversity and ethical requirements required by personnel working in the criminal justice and related systems.
The student will be required to show proficiency in research, writing, and computer literacy.

ASSESSEMENT:

Each student will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the functions of the police, courts, and corrections as they are today; by doing online testing and written research assignments. Each student will be required to present their ideas/conclusions on how to improve the functions of the criminal justice system based on personal experiences and knowledge gained by taking this course.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:

Instruction includes ONLINE WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS, which will be supplemented with text materials as well as emphasizing the relationship between Society and the Criminal Justice System. Online assignments will include discussion questions, written assignments, and testing in order for the student to fully understand the role of the Criminal Justice System in an ever changing Environment.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Chapter Media 20%
Tutorial Quizzes 20%
Web Link Research (summarized) 20%
Final Exam/Research Paper 40%

Total: 100%

NOTE: I WILL E-MAIL EACH STUDENT THROUGHT THEIR E-MAIL ACCOUNT ON THERE PROGRESS EACH WEEK.

RUBERIC EVALUATION TOOL:

A rubric is a scoring tool: This method will be used to evaluate the students writing ability.

NOTE: ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ALL WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE PRESCRIBED TIME PERIOD (EVERY MONDAY NO LATER THE NOONTIME) AS OUTLINED IN THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE. STUDENTS WILL HAVE 5% TAKEN OF THERE FINAL GRADE FOR MISSED WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS, UNLESS THE PROFESSOR FEELS THE REASON WAS UNAVOIDABLE AT THE TIME.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY:

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND HONOR THE COLLEGES PLAGIARISISM POLICYAND THE RULES OF ON LINE BEHAVIOR WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE COLLEGE HANDBOOK AND THE HCC HOME PAGE (THIS POLICY WILL BE STRICKLY ENFORCED BY THE INSTRUCTOR).

OFFICE HOURS:

STUDENT MUST E-MAIL ME THROUGH THE COURSE (DO NOT USE MY COLLEGE E-MAIL) Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm as I will check in frequently (unless notified by the instructor of a change). In an emergency you can leave me a message on my college phone 1-413-552-2286.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all students. Students, who by the nature of a documented disability need testing or assignment accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at 1-413-552-2417 to request accommodations. Your immediate attention to these arrangements is necessary to assure a positive learning experience. Students may also speak with a Representative from the ESL Program for reading and writing assistance at 1-413-552-2543, 2539, 2537, and 2234.

NOTE: THE INSTRUCTOR NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT ACCOMMODATION ARE BEING MADE THE FIRST WEEK OF THE COURSE.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

All students are required to complete all assignments on time. Students who miss completing two weekly assignments during the time period prescribed will result in the students dismissal from the course with a grade of AW (Administrative Withdrawal). Note: Its the students responsibility to request from the Registrars office the AW Form fill it out, and have it signed by the instructor. In cases of extended illness, serious accidents, military deployment, or personal issues, I will make a decision or refer the issue to an appropriate staff member, in order to determine whether the student can successfully complete the course at this time. Failure to complete ALL the assigned course work will result in the student failing the course with an F Grade, or an Incomplete (I Grade) until the work is completed by the end of the next semester (per the discretion of the instructor).


	HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Holyoke, MA. 01040 CRJ 100.66 DL - Intro to Criminal Justice Spring, Semester, 2010 Prof. Bob Riedl, MUA. Office: FR. 160 Tel. #1-413-552-2286 e-mail: rriedl @hcc.edu SYLLABUS COURSE DESCRIPTION: History and philosophical background and a critical evaluation of the criminal justice system. A study of the United States Constitution and its impact on modern criminal justice. The relationship of crime to the police to the police, prosecution, the courts, probation, parole, corrections, and the general functions of each. Exploration of the field of criminal justice and the professional career opportunities in it. Prerequisites: None – 3 Credits TEXT: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Larry J. Siegel, 12^th Edition, Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA. 2010. SUPPLEMENT MATERIALS: WebTutor on WebCT COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students are requires to become proficient with the use of technology required in the use of WebTutor on WebCT. Students completing this course of instruction will be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the evolution of the administration of the justice system; its objectives, role expectations, and recent trends. The student will develop an awareness of the various organizations their individual and collective operations. The student will develop an appreciation of the education, training, cultural diversity and ethical requirements required by personnel working in the criminal justice and related systems. The student will be required to show proficiency in research, writing, and computer literacy. ASSESSEMENT: Each student will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the functions of the police, courts, and corrections as they are today; by doing online testing and written research assignments. Each student will be required to present their ideas/conclusions on how to improve the functions of the criminal justice system based on personal experiences and knowledge gained by taking this course. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Instruction includes ONLINE WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS, which will be supplemented with text materials as well as emphasizing the relationship between Society and the Criminal Justice System. Online assignments will include discussion questions, written assignments, and testing in order for the student to fully understand the role of the Criminal Justice System in an ever changing Environment. METHOD OF EVALUATION: Chapter Media 20% Tutorial Quizzes 20% Web Link Research (summarized) 20% Final Exam/Research Paper 40% Total: 100% *NOTE: I WILL E-MAIL EACH STUDENT THROUGHT THEIR E-MAIL ACCOUNT ON THERE PROGRESS EACH WEEK.* RUBERIC EVALUATION TOOL: A rubric is a scoring tool: This method will be used to evaluate the students writing ability. NOTE: ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ALL WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE PRESCRIBED TIME PERIOD (EVERY MONDAY NO LATER THE NOONTIME) AS OUTLINED IN THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE. STUDENTS WILL HAVE 5% TAKEN OF THERE FINAL GRADE FOR MISSED WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS, UNLESS THE PROFESSOR FEELS THE REASON WAS UNAVOIDABLE AT THE TIME. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND HONOR THE COLLEGES PLAGIARISISM POLICYAND THE RULES OF ON LINE BEHAVIOR WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE COLLEGE HANDBOOK AND THE HCC HOME PAGE (THIS POLICY WILL BE STRICKLY ENFORCED BY THE INSTRUCTOR). OFFICE HOURS: STUDENT MUST E-MAIL ME THROUGH THE COURSE (DO NOT USE MY COLLEGE E-MAIL) Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm as I will check in frequently (unless notified by the instructor of a change). In an emergency you can leave me a message on my college phone 1-413-552-2286. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all students. Students, who by the nature of a documented disability need testing or assignment accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at 1-413-552-2417 to request accommodations. Your immediate attention to these arrangements is necessary to assure a positive learning experience. Students may also speak with a Representative from the ESL Program for reading and writing assistance at 1-413-552-2543, 2539, 2537, and 2234. *NOTE: THE INSTRUCTOR NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT ACCOMMODATION ARE BEING MADE THE FIRST WEEK OF THE COURSE.* ATTENDANCE POLICY: All students are required to complete all assignments on time. Students who miss completing two weekly assignments during the time period prescribed will result in the students dismissal from the course with a grade of AW (Administrative Withdrawal). *Note: Its the students responsibility to request from the Registrars office the AW Form fill it out, and have it signed by the instructor.* In cases of extended illness, serious accidents, military deployment, or personal issues, I will make a decision or refer the issue to an appropriate staff member, in order to determine whether the student can successfully complete the course at this time. Failure to complete ALL the assigned course work will result in the student failing the course with an F Grade, or an Incomplete (I Grade) until the work is completed by the end of the next semester (per the discretion of the instructor).