Summer Sessions 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: CRIJ-1301- Section: 71 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
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Instructor | Gregory Clark | ||||||||||
clarkgw@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6364 | ||||||||||
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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 |
Course Learning Outcomes: PSLO Alpha measured by pretest/posttest All other PSLOs measured by class discussions, online discussion board, and embedded test questions 1. Describe the History and Philosophy of the American Criminal Justice System (PSLO 1, 2, 5 Alpha) 2. Explain the nature and extent of Crime in America. (PSLO 1, 2, 5) 3. Analyze the impact and consequences of crime. (PSLO 3, 2) 4. Evaluate the development, concepts, and functions of law in the criminal justice system. (PSLO 1, 2, 5) 5. Describe the structure of contemporary federal, state, and local justice agencies and processes. (PSLO 3, 2) |
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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. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. |
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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. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. |
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Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Introduction To Criminal Justice, A Brief Edition, 2018, 1st edition, Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780190298173 |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Course Calendar Week 1- Chapters 1-4, Chapter Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 2- Chapters 1-4, Chapter Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 3- Exam #1, Begin Module 2 Week 4- Chapters 5-8, Chapter Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 5- Chapters 5-8, Chapter Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 6- Exam #2, Begin Module 3 Week 7- Chapters 9-11, Chapter Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 8- Chapters 9-11, Chapter Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 9- Exam #3, Begin Module 4 Week 10- Chapters 12-14, Chapter Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 11- Chapters 9-11, Chapter Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 11- Exam #4 |
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Final Exam Date | August 9, 2020 - 8:00 AM Through August 11, 2020 - 8:00 PM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Exams - 50% Chapter Quizzes - 20% Discussion Board - 15% Course Project - 15% |
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Course Policies | |||||||||||
Instructor Policies | Summer sessions move at an accelerated pace. It is imperative that you log on daily, read required chapters, and remain current on course assignments. | ||||||||||
Attendance Policy | Regular prompt attendance is required. Excessive absences will result in reduced grades and/ or failure. Since this is an online class, students are required to log in at least once per week. There may be discussions and/or assignments posted in the class each week, so weekly attendance to the online class is essential. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||
MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |