Fall 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: CRIJ-1301- Section: 2E
Introduction to Criminal Justice 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Trazarra Stelly
E-mailstellytn1@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6330
Office
Location:EDUC - Room: 131
Hours:T- TH 8:50 am- 9:20 am
Department
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes.
Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes PSLO ALPHA: Reading Skills- Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.
PSLO ALPHA is measured by pretest/posttest.

All CSLOs are measured by class discussions, group project, and embedded test questions.

1.    Describe the history and philosophy of the American criminal justice system. (CSLO 1, 2, 6 Alpha)
2.    Explain the nature and extent of crime in America.(CSLO 1, 2, 6)
3.    Analyze the impact and consequences of crime.(CSLO 1, 2)
4.    Evaluate the development, concepts, and functions of law in the criminal justice system.(CSLO 1, 2, 4, 6)
5.    Describe the structure of contemporary federal, state and local justice agencies. (CSLO 1, 2, 4, 6)
Core Objectives * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.

* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.

* Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.

* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.

* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.

* Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.

* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Textbooks Criminal Justice in Action, 9th Edition
Gaines and Miller
Cengage Publishing
ISBN 978-1-305-63375-9
Lecture Topics
Outline		 See Major Assignments Schedule.
Major Assignments
Schedule
Week 1:
8/27- Welcome To CRIJ-1301: Syllabus Review & Introduction Presentation Rubrics (Expectations) reviewed.
8/29- Introduction Presentations: (Read Chapter 1) and Your Opinion Writing Rubrics (Expectations) reviewed.

Week 2:
9/3- Chapter 1 Lecture: Criminal Justice Today (Read Ch. 2 & complete Ch. 2 Your opinion writing assignment)
9/5- Chapter 2 Lecture: Causes Of Crime (Read Ch. 3) / Your Opinion Writing assignment due

Week 3:
9/10- Chapter 3 Lecture: The Crime Picture- Offenders and Victims (Read Ch. 4 & complete Ch. 4 Your opinion writing assignment)
9/12- Chapter 4 Lecture: Inside Criminal Law (Read Ch.5)/ Your Opinion Writing assignment due/ Groups will be assigned for final (group project) and Rubric will be given.

Week 4:
9/17- Chapter 5 Lecture: Law Enforcement Today & Test 1 Review
9/19- Test 1


Week 5:
9/24- Work on Final Group Projects in class
9/26- Work on Final Group Projects in class

Week 6:
10/1- Test 1 Results & Review (Read Ch. 6 & complete Ch. 6 writing assignment)
10/3- Chapter 6 Lecture: Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing (Read Ch. 7)/ Your Opinion Writing assignment due

Week 7:
10/8- Chapter 7 Lecture: Police and the Constitution: The Rules of Law Enforcement (Read Ch.8 & complete Ch.8 your opinion writing assignment)
10/10- Chapter 8 Lecture: Courts and the Quest for Justice (Read Ch. 9)/ Your Opinion Writing assignment due

Week 8:
10/15- Chapter 9 Lecture: Pretrial Procedures: The Adversary System in Action (Read Ch.10)
10/17- Chapter 10 Lecture: The Criminal Trial

Week 9:
10/22- Test 2 Review
10/24- Test 2

Week 10:
10/29- Test 2 Results & Review (Read Ch. 11)
10/31- Chapter 11 Lecture: Punishment and Sentencing (Read Ch. 12)

Week 11:
11/5- Chapter 12 Lecture: Probation, Parole, and Intermediate Sanctions (Read Ch. 13 & complete ch.13 your opinion writing assignment)
11/7- Chapter 13 Lecture: Prisons and Jails (Read Ch. 14)/ Your Opinion Writing assignment due

Week 12:
11/12- Chapter 14 Lecture: The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry (Read Ch. 15)
11/14- Chapter 15 Lecture: The Juvenile Justice System

Week 13:
11/19- Test 3 Review
11/21- Test 3

Week 14:
11/26- Thanksgiving break
11/28- Thanksgiving break

Week 15:
12/3 - Test 3 Results & Review & Work on Group Projects in class
12/5- Work on Group Projects in class

Week 16:
12/10- Final: Group Presentations
12/12- Final: Group Presentations





Final Exam Date December 10, 2019 - 7:00 AM   Through  December 12, 2019 - 8:00 AM
Grading Scale 540-600=A 480-539=B 420-479=C 360-419= D Below 360= F
Determination of
Final Grade		 The Final Course Grade will be based on total points accumulated not percentages.

3 tests: 100 points each 3x100 = 300 points
5 writing assignments: 30 points each 5x30=150 points
Introduction presentation = 50 points
Final/Group Presentation=100 points

Total Points Possible= 600
Course Policies
Instructor Policies "Never let yesterday use up today." - Richard H. Nelson

I do not accept late work. All assignments are due as scheduled NO exceptions. If you want to make up a test you must make arrangements with Ms. Stelly before the next class period after the scheduled test date. Ex. ( If you miss the test on Tuesday Aug. 1st you must contact me before 7:30 a.m. Thursday Aug. 3rd to schedule a time to make up the test you missed). You can contact me by email to make those arrangements. It is your responsibility.

Plagiarism is NOT tolerated at Lamar State College Port Arthur. Therefore, I have a ZERO tolerance system for plagiarism in this class. 1st offense: You will receive a ZERO on the assignment. 2nd offense: You will fail the class and will be directed to Dr. Davis.

Cell phones are not allowed in class. Once we start class phones should be on silent and out of sight. If you have your phone out in class after we start I will take it up and return at the end of the class.

The best way to reach me is by email. If you would like to see me in person please schedule an appointment or utilize my weekly office hours. I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must schedule an appointment.

Attendance Policy "Eighty percent of success is showing up." -Woody Allen

Regular prompt attendance is required. Coming in late to class is disruptive therefore, no one will be allowed into the class 15 minutes after the class starts. Excessive absences will result in reduced grades and/or failure. Our Class only meets twice per week and we have a lot of information to cover. Therefore your attendance is essential to a successful semester.

"Punctuality is not about being on time, it's basically about respecting your own commitments."-Author Unknown
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other "Preparation is the key to success." - Alexander Graham Bell
"Success is the sum of small efforts being repeated day in and day out." -Robert Collier
"You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." - Oprah Winfrey
"Success looks different for everyone but it feels good to all us." - Trazarra Stelly

If you want to be successful in this class you must: read your book, take notes, pay attention in class, complete your assignments and ask for help if you need it! NO QUESTION is a dumb question. If I can't answer it when you ask... I will get back with you by the next class day.

Wishing you an awesome and successful semester in CRIJ-1301.

Ms. Stelly
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.