Welcome to Introduction to Criminal Justice!

CJ 231 0200 Fall 2015

Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00-9:50 a.m. Old Admin 331

Dr. Tracy Nobiling

Office Location: Old Admin 302

Email: tnobiling@csc.edu

Phone: 432-6256

Please come and visit me! Office Hours:

Mondays 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Tuesdays 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Thursdays 8:00–9:00 a.m.

Fridays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Additional office hours by appointment.

Welcome! My name is Dr. Tracy Nobiling and I am very excited about the opportunity to work with you at the start of your college journey. It is my expectation that you will grow as a learner this semester via increased knowledge and the ability to think critically, as well as applying and integrating the information learned. It is also my hope that you will experience success now and in the future. In my class, you can expect to be challenged, engaged, and supported as you explore the criminal justice field! If you are willing to invest the time and effort, you’ll walk out knowledgeable and confident!

It is important for you to know that support is available to you. To assist you with your academic goals, I am available via office hours and e-mail - please reach out to me and let me know how your semester is going! Peer tutors, The Learning Center, and Counselors are also available. Forming study groups are also wonderful ways to expand your academic support system.

What is this course all about?

This course provides an overview of the process of American criminal justice and the agencies that contribute to it. The course focuses on the structure, function, and decision-making processes of agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal offenders - police, courts, and corrections.

Learning Outcomes-

Here’s what you will be able to do after successfully completing this course:

1. Identify the principal components of the criminal justice system and recognize the interrelationship within and between those components.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the law, both substantive and

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procedural, as a central feature in the criminal justice system.3. Recognize and describe the scope of the crime problem, theoretical

explanations of crime and delinquency, and how our understanding of these concepts affects system processes.

4. Recognize issues related to effective policing in American society.5. Possess a foundational knowledge in the principles of scientific investigation

of crime.6. Demonstrate an understanding of the differing arrays of people and cultures

as they relate to the justice system.7. Possess an awareness of the goals, successes, and challenges of

institutional and community corrections.8. Recognize issues that have traditionally confronted the justice system and

identify prevailing trends, attitudes, advances and policies that will have an impact on the principal institutions of the criminal justice system.

Learning Resources

Required Text

Gaines, Larry K. and Roger LeRoy Miller. 2014. Criminal Justice in Action: The Core, 8 th Ed . Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN: 9781305261075.

Eagles Email

All email communication to and from students will be through the eagles.csc.edu system.

Online Learning SiteAll course materials will be distributed through the Online Learning course site.

RemindRemind is a web application that sends messages reminding students when assignments are due and exams are scheduled.

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If you wish to receive messages via text, text the message @cscjustice to 81010. You will then receive a follow up message asking for your name as it will appear on the subscriber list. You can opt-out of messages anytime by replying, ‘unsubscribe @cscjustice’.

If you wish to receive messages via email, send an email to cscjustice@mail.remind.com. To unsubscribe, reply with ‘unsubscribe’ in the subject line.

Evaluation

Exams (200 points):

Four exams will be given during the semester for a maximum possible 50 points each. Exams will include multiple choice, true/false, and short answer.

Written Assignments (110 points):

You will complete a series of assignments related to the study of criminal justice or to the first year experience.

Co-Curricular Activities (80 points):

This semester you will be participating in four co-curricular activities. Stay tuned for more details on this fabulous opportunity!

Attendance (41 points):

Attendance is important so you will earn 1 point for each class period you are in attendance. Class participation in discussions and activities is also expected during class - this involves much more than being present.

Grading Information

Scoring and Final Course GradesExam 1- 50 points A 430-387 pointsExam 2- 50 points B 386-344 pointsExam 3- 50 points C 343-301 pointsExam 4- 50 points D 300-258 pointsWritten Assignments 110 points F 257 points and belowAttendance - 40 pointsCo-Curricular Assign. 80 points

Total = 430 points

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47%

26%

9%

18%

Percentage of Grade

Exams Written AssignmentsAttendance Co-Curricular Assignments

How To Be Successful In This CourseThese steps will help you to maximize both your course grade and what you learn from the class:

* Come to class prepared. Complete the assigned readings before each class period. Be ready to participate in class discussions.* Take careful notes in class and over the readings.* Have someone in the CSC Writing Center proofread your written assignments.* Ask questions during class.* Take advantage of office hours.* Be proactive about your education. Take responsibility for your own learning.

Your Learning Experience

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Prior to Class

Review SyllabusRead Chapter and Complete Reading Assignment

During Class

Actively Participate Take NotesAsk Questions

After Class

Read Chapter Again Review NotesStudyComplete Assignments

Important Policy InformationIf you need accommodations due to a disability, contact the Disability Counselor in

Crites Hall Room 010, 308.432.6232.

To foster a productive learning environment, the College requires that all students adhere to the Code of Student Conduct which is published in the college catalog and

website.

Academic Integrity Policy: All Students are Expected to Engage in Academically Honest Work

Academic dishonesty is any attempt by the student to gain academic advantage through dishonest means, to submit, as his or her own, work which has not been done by him/her or to give improper aid to another student in the completion of an assignment. Such dishonesty would include, but is not limited to: submitting as his/her own a project, paper, report, test, or speech copied from, partially copied, or paraphrased from the work of another (whether the source is printed, under copyright, or in manuscript form). Credit must be given for words quoted or paraphrased. The rules apply to any academic dishonesty, whether the work is graded or ungraded, group or individual, written or oral. Engaging in academically dishonest acts can result in a failing grade on the assignment, failing course grade and/or an official code of conduct charge being filed.

Justice Studies Plagiarism Policy

Academic Honesty: Students are encouraged and expected, with the assistance of the faculty, to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest of standards in regard to academic honesty. Violation of college, state, or federal standards with regard to plagiarism or cheating will not be tolerated. Students violating such standards will be advised and disciplined. Violations of these standards may result in course failure, suspension, or dismissal from the college. Students are encouraged to seek the advice of instructors as to the proper procedures to avoid such violations.

For more information about CSC’s policy, please consult the following: CSC College Catalog CSC Student Handbook King Library’s Information Ethics and Plagiarism page

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Students are thereby advised, upon commencing a Justice Studies class, that plagiarism is unacceptable.

First Violation: In the event plagiarism is detected, one written warning will be issued via email to the student. The student will be advised to review the plagiarism policy. The assignment containing the plagiarized material will receive an automatic zero. The student will be advised that if another incident of plagiarism occurs in the course, he or she will fail the course.

Second Violation: A written notice of the second violation will be sent to the student via email with a copy submitted to the dean as well. In the notice, the student will be advised that they will receive a failing grade for the course. The student will also be notified that subsequent assignments will not be graded. The student will be reminded that he or she may pursue a grade appeal and the appropriate link will be provided in the notice.

Attendance Policy and Classroom Conduct

Attendance in all classes is strongly recommended. You are responsible for all material presented during class sessions including course-related announcements. It is your responsibility to stay advised of any schedule changes and to obtain class notes, assignments and information. 

Habitual tardiness and other classroom disruptions will not be tolerated. If you talk excessively, sleep, text, browse the internet, etc. you will be asked to leave class.

Electronic Devices

The use of laptops, tablets, cellphones, etc. during class for purposes other than taking notes (i.e., instant messaging, e-mailing, surfing the Internet, playing games) can be distracting to other students. Please use electronic devices with consideration for others.

If you create a disturbance by the use of an electronic device, you will be warned and may be asked to leave the class session if the behavior continues. (It is the course instructor who decides whether or not your behavior is disruptive to the classroom.) If you are asked to leave class for any reason, you will be considered absent for that class period and will receive a zero for any grade taken during that absence.

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Late Work/Missed Exam Policy:All Students are Expected to Complete Learning Tasks on Schedule

It is important to stay on track with your assignments. You will need to complete all assignments and exams according to the schedule. If you have a personal situation that prevents you from doing so, you will need to discuss this with me prior to the due date. Extensions are only given in rare situations and at my discretion.

Assignments are considered late if they are not turned in by the time and date which they are due.  Late assignments will receive a maximum of one-half credit.  No assignments will be accepted that are more than two weeks past due. 

There are no extra credit assignments given at any time during the course.

Course Schedule

Date Before Class During Class RemindersAug. 24 Introduction to Course Unit 1 Criminal Justice SystemAug. 26 Chpt. 1: pgs. 5-7 What is Crime?Aug. 28 Chpt. 1: pgs. 7-16 The Criminal Justice SystemAug. 31 Chpt. 1 pgs. 17-27 Crime Control vs. Due Process

Models Sept. 2 Chpt. 2: pgs. 34-41 Measuring CrimeSept. 4 Chpt. 2: pgs. 41-63 Crime Trends

Assignment 1 due

Sept. 7 no class – Labor Day

Sept. 9 Chpt. 3: pgs. 70-76 Classification of LawsSept. 11 Chpt. 3: pgs. 76-79 Classification of Laws continuedSept. 14 Chpt. 3: pgs. 79-98 Elements of a Crime

Assignment 2 due

Sept. 16 Exam 1

Sept. 18 return examsUnit 2 Law EnforcementSept. 21 Chpt. 4: pgs. 104-114 History of PoliceSept. 23 Chpt. 4: pgs. 114-129 Recruitment and TrainingSept. 25 Chpt. 5 Policing Organization and

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StrategiesSept. 28 Chpt. 6: pgs. 170-173 Fourth AmendmentSept. 30 Chpt. 6: pgs. 185-189 Stop and Frisks Oct. 2 Chpt. 6: pgs. 189-191 ArrestsOct. 5 Arrests continued Oct. 7 Chpt. 6: pgs. 174-185 Searches Oct. 9 Searches continued Oct. 12 Chpt. 6: pgs. 192-196 Interrogation

Co-Curricular Assignments due

Oct. 14 Chpt. 6: pgs. 173-174 Exclusionary Rule

Assignment 3 due

Oct. 16 Exam 2

Oct. 19 no class-Midterm Break

Oct. 21 return examsUnit 3 CourtsOct. 23 Chpt. 7: pgs. 202-214 Court SystemsOct. 26 Chpt. 7: pgs. 214-226 Courthouse Work GroupOct. 28 Chpt. 8: pgs. 232-236 Pretrial DetentionOct. 30 Chpt. 8: pgs. 236-244 Preliminary Hearing,

ArraignmentNov. 2 Chpt. 8: pgs. 244-252 Jury TrialNov. 4 Chpt. 8: pgs. 252-259 The TrialNov. 6 Chpt. 8 pgs. 259-264 The Trial continuedNov. 9 Chpt. 9: pgs. 270-274 The Purpose of SentencingNov. 11 Chpt. 9: pgs. 274-288 Sentencing ProcessNov. 13 no classNov. 16 Chpt. 9: pgs. 289-298 Capital Punishment

Assignment 4 due

Nov. 18 Exam 3

Nov. 20 return examsUnit 4 CorrectionsNov. 23 Chpt. 10: pgs. 306-321 ProbationNov. 25 and 27

no class - Thanksgiving

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BreakNov. 30 Chpt. 10: pgs. 321-328 Intermediate SanctionsDec. 2 Chpt. 11: pgs. 334-338 History of PrisonsDec. 4 Chpt. 11: pgs. 338-351 PrisonsDec. 7 Chpt. 11: pgs. 351-357 JailsDec. 9 Chpt. 12: pgs. 364-381 Prison Culture

Co-Curricular Assignments due

Dec. 11 Chpt. 12: pgs. 381-387 Parole

Assignment 5 due

Dec. 17 Exam 4 – 10:30 am

Nondiscrimination Policy/Equal Educational Opportunity Policy Chadron State College is committed to an affirmative action program to encourage admission of minority and female students and to provide procedures which will assure equal treatment of all students. The College is committed to creating an environment for all students that is consistent with nondiscriminatory policy. To that end, it is the policy of Chadron State College to administer its academic employment programs and related supporting services in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Student requests for reasonable accommodation based upon documented disabilities should be presented within the first two weeks of the semester, or within two weeks of the diagnosis, to the disabilities contact person (432-6268; Crites 011).

DisclaimerThis syllabus and schedule is articulated as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and expected student learning. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this schedule that, within my professional judgment, would result in enhanced or more effective learning on the part of the students. These modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be done within the policies and procedures of Chadron State College.

Co-Curricular Assignments

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Papers are to be word processed and should be approximately 1-2 pages in length. However, completing the assignment is more important than meeting the page requirements. The student is expected to meet acceptable college standards of spelling, grammar, etc. Papers that fail to meet these standards will not be considered and will be returned ungraded. Students may also be referred to the CSC Writing Center for Assistance._____________________________________________________________________A co-curricular activity is an experience that takes learning outside of the classroom. Co-curricular activities will be selected by the individual student. The activities and events will concentrate on such subjects as: community service, cultural diversity, health and wellness, athletics, campus involvement, or the arts.

All students will participate in four co-curricular activities throughout the semester. Co-curricular activities are to take place on the Chadron State College campus or within the community of Chadron. In addition to attending these events, a brief reflection paper or video will be submitted for each activity and will be worth a maximum 20 points each.

Following are some suggested co-curricular activities for the semester:

1. Join a campus club and actively participate in that club’s activities.(club participation may only count for one co-curricular activity for the semester)

2. Attend a presentation by a speaker on campus.(each presentation may be counted as a separate co-curricular activity)

3. Attend a Chadron State College athletic event.(one event per sport – volleyball, football, rodeo, cross country, golf, softball, wrestling, or basketball – may be counted as a co-curricular activity for the semester)

4. Attend a Chadron State College Galaxy Series Events.(each of the events may be counted as a separate co-curricular activity)

5. Become involved in Chadron Community Service Opportunities.(service may only count for one co-curricular activity for the semester)

Within one week of completing each activity you must submit a reflection paper or video describing the activity (including date, time, location and name of the event), your role in it and what insights you gained from participating in it.

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How can you apply what you learned during this experience to your classes? To other aspects of your life? To what you plan to do after college?

What did you learn about yourself that you didn’t know beforehand? What about this event was significant to you?

You must submit the reflection paper or video within a week of the activity for the activity to count toward your course requirement. If you make the effort to attend the event, make the effort to truly think about what you gained from the experience.

Note – Submitting your reflection as a video can involve the creation of an iMovie, a video taken on a phone or tablet, etc. Depending on the length of the video, you may or may not be able to upload the video to the Sakai assignment site. If you encounter problems, contact the instructor for an alternative way to submit your video assignment.

At least two co-curricular activities/papers are due on the course online site on or before Monday, October 12th. Remaining papers are due on Sakai on or before Wednesday, December 9th. If you need to deviate from this schedule please discuss this with the instructor.

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Assignment 1

Autobiography

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This assignment is to be submitted as a forum post on the class online site – this makes your post available for all of your classmates to read!

This assignment is worth a maximum 10 points. Submit your post to the Autobiography Forum on the course online site by 9:00 am on Friday, September 4th. ______________________________________________________________________

Since we will be together for the next 16 weeks, I would like each of you to post a brief autobiographical introduction to help everyone learn a little bit about you. In your introduction address each of the following:

1. Your Name If you have a nickname that you would like everyone to use, please include that information here.

2. Your hometown, and if applicable, other relevant places that you have lived The purpose of this information is the fact that many of the thoughts and are often the result of our regional experiences. This is important to recognize, and it will allow us to better understand your perspectives.

3. Your career interest and ambitions Tell us a little bit about your career goals – what is your dream job?

4. Interesting Facts Describe 3 interesting facts about yourself. For example, you may want to tell us about your family, interesting places you’ve been, hobbies, great accomplishments, or just something that your friends know about you that will help all of us get to know you better. There isn’t a right or wrong response here, so just be yourself.

5. User Profile Finally, add a photo to your user profile on the CSC Online site. The User Profile tab is located on the left side of the home screen.

Please take some time to read through the forum posts to get acquainted with your classmates – and feel free to add a friendly reply to their post.

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Assignment 2

Career Exploration

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Papers are to be word processed and should be approximately 3-5 pages in length. However, completing the assignment is more important than meeting the page requirements. The student is expected to meet acceptable college standards of spelling, grammar, etc. Papers that fail to meet these standards will not be considered and will be returned ungraded. Students may also be referred to the CSC Writing Center for Assistance.

Papers are worth a maximum 25 points. Papers are due on Sakai by 9:00 am on Monday, September 14h.

Be sure and include either the URL address or the name of each of the sites you gathered information from. All information should be put into your own words. If it is necessary to quote from the website, be sure and properly cite the quotation. ______________________________________________________________________The goal of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to explore career areas or specific job positions in criminal justice that interest you. This exercise will help you to learn more about several careers of your choice.

Think of a criminal justice career you wish to explore. Research the career using resources from the Internet or library. A good source is the Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/). Choose three careers that really interest you and discuss the following points (you may need to use more than one source). Provide a list of your sources.

Job DescriptionProvide a description of what the job entails. What do you do on the job? Describe the duties that are involved.

Describe the Education or Skills NeededWhat, if any, college or technical training is needed? What ongoing education is needed? What are personal traits and qualities you need to have to be successful at this job?

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Describe the EarningsWhat can you make on the low end and on the high end of this career? What are average salaries and what you might make if you stayed in this career for a long time?

Describe the Job Outlook for the FutureWill this career be needed in the future? Are career opportunities in this field expanding?

Why did you pick this career?Describe what is appealing to you about this career? Assess how the career requirements match with your current skills. What additional skills or training will you need to be employed in this career?

______________________________________________________________________Alternatively, this assignment may be presented as a Power Point:

You will need to create slides for the following topics for each of the three careers:

Job Description

Education and Skills needed for the job

Salary earned

Outlook for the Future

Why you picked this career

Bibliography

PowerPoint is a TALKING presentation. Consequently, your slides should have no more than 15 words (not including the title). The details of your presentation go into a Notes Page (View > Notes Page). You should have at least 3 sentences in the Notes pages (unlimited words). Cannot be the same as what is on the slide (explain the slide).

The assignment may also be completed in an alternative format such as Prezi – discuss your choice of presentation format with the instructor.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT COURTS

Air Safety Inspector/Investigator AttorneyArson/Fire Investigator BailiffBorder Patrol Agent Court AdministratorBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Court Clerk

Special Agent Court Liaison CounselorCanine Enforcement Officer Court ReporterCampus Police Officer Domestic Violence CounselorCrime Scene Technician JudgeCriminologist Paralegal/Legal AssistantDeportation Officer Pretrial Services OfficerDiplomatic Security Special Agent Victim Services PersonnelDispatcher Crisis CounselorDrug Enforcement Administration Special AgentEnvironment Conservation Officer CORRECTIONSExplosive Enforcement OfficerFederal Air Marshal Corrections CounselorFederal Bureau of Investigations Special Agent Correctional OfficerFederal Police Officer Corrections Treatment SpecialistFederal Security Director/Assistant Detention Enforcement OfficerFingerprint Specialist Halfway House ManagerFish and Wildlife Agent Parole OfficerForensic Accountant Pre-Release Program CounselorForensic Psychologist Probation OfficerForensic Science Examiner/Criminalist Social WorkerGaming Surveillance Officer WardenImmigration Enforcement AgentInformation Technology SpecialistInspector General InvestigatorInternal Revenue Service Special AgentLoss Prevention Specialist (retail)Municipal Police OfficerPark RangerPolice PsychologistPostal InspectorPrivate InvestigatorPrivate Security GuardSecret Service Special AgentSecurity Services SpecialistSheriffState TrooperTransportation Security OfficerUS Capital Police OfficerUS Customs InvestigatorUS Customs Service InspectorUS Immigration InspectorUS Import SpecialistUS MarshalUS Park Police

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Assignment 3Media Portrayal of Law Enforcement

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Papers are to be word processed and should be approximately 2-3 pages in length. However, completing the assignment is more important than meeting the page requirements. The student is expected to meet acceptable college standards of spelling, grammar, etc. Papers that fail to meet these standards will not be considered and will be returned ungraded. Students may also be referred to the CSC Writing Center for Assistance.

Papers are worth a maximum 25 points. Papers are due on Sakai by 9:00 am on Wednesday, October 14th. ____________________________________________________________Perhaps there is no more enduring form of television drama than the police show. Currently, there are multiple police and criminal investigation dramas on the major broadcast networks, and others on cable and in syndicated re-runs.

Evaluate the media’s role in portraying law enforcement by watching one hour of a law-enforcement related television program of your choice. Include in the heading of your paper the date, time, and show watched.

Examine how law enforcement, as portrayed in the show, is both similar to and different from law enforcement as we’ve discussed in class.

i.e. were proper procedural laws followed?

What types of law enforcement issues were covered by the show?

In portraying the work of law enforcement officers, did the show focus on “typical” cases or “extreme-dramatic” cases? How were police-citizen relationships portrayed?

Do you believe police dramas should reflect police in a balanced fashion (more like real life)? Why or why not?

How does the media affect the public’s expectations and understanding of law enforcement?

Why are police dramas so popular? What do you find compelling about these shows?

Be sure and address all of the above questions.

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Alternatively, this assignment may be presented as a Power Point:

You will need to create slides which address each of the questions presented above. PowerPoint is a TALKING presentation. Consequently, your slides should have no more than 15 words (not including the title). The details of your presentation go into a Notes Page (View > Notes Page). You should have at least 3 sentences in the Notes pages (unlimited words). Cannot be the same as what is on the slide (explain the slide).

The assignment may also be completed in an alternative format such as Prezi – discuss your choice of presentation format with the instructor.

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Assignment 4Court Observation

CJ 231 Introduction to Criminal JusticeNobiling______________________________________________________________________Students are to describe and reflect upon their courtroom visit. Papers are to be word processed and should be approximately 2-3 pages in length. However, completing the assignment is more important than meeting the page requirements. The student is expected to meet acceptable college standards of spelling, grammar, etc. Papers that fail to meet these standards will not be considered and will be returned ungraded. Students may also be referred to the CSC Writing Center for Assistance.

Papers are worth a maximum 25 points. Papers are due on Sakai by 9:00 am on Monday, November 16th.______________________________________________________________________Spend at least one hour observing in a courtroom. You may conduct your observation at any location and may observe any type of criminal proceeding.

Your paper should contain general information regarding your visit, a brief description of what you observed, and reflections upon your experience.

General Information Regarding Visit: *date and time (start and finish) of your observation *the court attended *the name presiding of presiding judge

Observations: *the type of proceeding(s) observed (e.g. misdemeanor or felony arraignment,

release (bond) hearings, preliminary hearings, trial) *number of cases processed *description of the cases heard (e.g. charges, plea, finding)

Reflections: be creative!! *your impressions (e.g. of the cases, defendants, attorneys, judges, court

decorum) *what you learned *what you found particularly interesting *what you found depressing *what you did not understand

Court Information: Dawes County Courthouse - 4th and Main Streets Dawes County-County Court (432-0116) Dawes County-District Court (432-0109)

***Court days and times to be provided at a later date***

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Alternatively, this assignment may be presented as a Power Point:

You will need to create slides to address the topics presented above.

PowerPoint is a TALKING presentation. Consequently, your slides should have no more than 15 words (not including the title). The details of your presentation go into a Notes Page (View > Notes Page). You should have at least 3 sentences in the Notes pages (unlimited words). Cannot be the same as what is on the slide (explain the slide).

The assignment may also be completed in an alternative format such as Prezi – discuss your choice of presentation format with the instructor.

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Assignment 5Letter to a Future Student

CJ 231 Introduction to Criminal JusticeNobiling______________________________________________________________________Papers are to be word processed and should be approximately 2 pages in length. However, completing the assignment is more important than meeting the page requirements. The student is expected to meet acceptable college standards of spelling, grammar, etc. Papers that fail to meet these standards will not be considered and will be returned ungraded. Students may also be referred to the CSC Writing Center for Assistance.

Papers are worth a maximum 25 points. Papers are due on Sakai by 9:00 am on Friday, December 11th. ______________________________________________________________________

Write a letter to a future student in this class explaining what you think are the 3 most important things you learned in this class. Explain how you plan to use this material in your real life or professional life. Give the future student some advice about taking this course – discuss what you feel students must do in order to be successful in this course. Tell the student what you did that made you successful in the course; also tell them what you would do differently. Finally, tell them about one goal you have for next semester and how you plan to reach it.

Candid self-reflection of your academic performance will enable you to identify your strengths and areas for improvement. Understanding these areas will help you succeed academically.

______________________________________________________________________Alternatively, this assignment may be presented as a Power Point:

You will need to create slides to address the questions presented above.

PowerPoint is a TALKING presentation. Consequently, your slides should have no more than 15 words (not including the title). The details of your presentation go into a Notes Page (View > Notes Page). You should have at least 3 sentences in the Notes pages (unlimited words). Cannot be the same as what is on the slide (explain the slide).

The assignment may also be completed in an alternative format such as Prezi – discuss your choice of presentation format with the instructor.

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Grading Rubric

Written Assignments

“A" Work (90-100%):

Well written - grammatically correct, good organization, no more than a few spelling or grammar errors

Addressed all areas/questions with general responses; some details provided

Used textbook terminology accurately Referenced page number when appropriate Main ideas clearly stated with several supporting details included

“B” Work

(80-89%)

Well written - grammatically correct, good organization, no more than a few spelling or grammar errors

Addressed all areas/questions with general responses; some details provided

“C” Work

(70-79%)

Generally well organized, some spelling and grammar errors Some main ideas included but not many details were provided; did

not cite page numbers

“D” or “F” Work (0- 69%)

Writing not well organized, many spelling and grammar errors Did not highlight main points; Minimal or no details provided Did not cite textbook pages

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In accordance with the Nebraska State College System Policy 4141 the following represents the expected contact hours needed to ensure that the time involved in student learning is equivalent to that needed to attain the learning outcomes in comparable courses; learning outcome equivalency is achieved through multiple course modalities.  It is expected that students will spend the following Hours per Week participating in each of the listed course activities.  Learning Activity Hours Per Week Total for Course

Direct Instruction   3   31Reading   5   80 Homework   12Discussions   10Project-Based Learning   9Assessments     4 Total     146

The actual hours spent on individual learning activities will vary from student to student depending on prior knowledge; however, 135 hours represents the minimum expectation for any student. 

DisclaimerThe completion of the minimum time commitment does not ensure a passing grade.  Achievement of the course competencies must be demonstrated.

CSC Mission & Master Academic Plan (MAP)

Mission StatementChadron State College (CSC) will enrich the quality of life in the region by providing educational opportunities, research, service and programs that contribute significantly to the vitality and diversity of the region.

MAP Priorities, 2014-2018CSC is committed to the achievement of tasks/projects that align with the following Priorities:1) Continue to implement and improve the Essential Studies Program (ESP).2) Define, develop, and promote co-curricular experiences that foster undergraduate and graduate student engagement.3) Create and implement a strategic vision(s) for teaching and learning technologies, teaching and learning center (TLC) and the library learning commons (LLC).4) Evaluate campus-wide processes for student recruitment, advising and retention; recommend a plan for continuous improvement.5) Study, create, and implement a strategic vision for the graduate studies program.6) Evaluate campus-wide processes for faculty and staff recruitment and retention; recommend a plan for continuous improvement.

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