There are certain requirements that will be necessary for the successful completion of this class. The requirements are mandatory and are explained fully in this syllabus.

1. Participate in class
2. Read the chapters; take good notes
3. Be on time and stay until the end

You are responsible for keeping up with the assigned readings and being prepared for class discussions. The textbook readings are intended to provide background information to my lecture. Because we will be having class discussions when I am lecturing, it is of the utmost importance that you read the assigned reading for that particular lecture in the textbook. If for some reason I am unable to lecture on a particular topic in the book you are still responsible for knowing that particular section of the assigned reading. So, please be aware that you will be tested on what the book covers. Bring you textbook to every lecture. In order to be successful in this class, you will need to devote equal study time to course lecture as well as the readings; therefore, class participation is expected.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAMS:

• This is a three hour course. An estimate of study time outside of class is 3 hours for every 1 hour in class. Therefore, you need to plan on spending at least 9 hours per week studying for this class, outside of class.
• Studying in college is a complex task, in that it involves many factors such as time management skills, reading ability, and study skills, among others…
• Achieving success in this course will require a time commitment. I recommend that you prepare for your exams and for class by ACTIVELY reading and outlining (taking detailed notes) the assignments.
• Students report that it is helpful to make a flash card for each paragraph of reading material. They ask a question on one side of the card and answer it in their own words on the other side of the card. Then, they have a way of testing their understanding of the content.

Behavior policy.

Students are expected in this class to behave in a manner befitting adult, college students, with the proper respect displayed for their fellow students, the instructor, and the college. A student will receive one verbal warning only. Verbal warnings may include dismissal from class for the remainder of the class period. A second incident results in permanent expulsion with no chance for reinstatement.

Prohibited behavior includes, but are not limited to the following:

• Arriving late or leaving early from the classroom
• Talking on the cellphone or text messaging
• Carrying on side conversations with classmates
• Sleeping
• Doing other coursework, or reading the newspaper or other materials not related to the course
• Speaking rudely or forcefully to classmates
• Speaking rudely or forcefully to the instructor, questioning the instructor’s authority, expressing anger about a grade, or generally disrupting the instructor’s ability to teach
• Dominating the class discussion by not allowing other students to speak

PLEASE BE IN CLASS ON TIME! Class starts at 6:00 p.m.

Exams:
Each student will be required to take three chapter exams
The chapter exams will consist of True/False, multiple choice and/or matching questions, and/or essay/short answer.

Final Exam:

The final exam will be comprehensive. The exam will consist of 200 True/False and/or multiple choice questions.

Final Exam Exemption Opportunity

If you complete ALL assignments, including taking every exam (and pass each exam with a minimum of a 70) and have a minimum comprehensive course average of 80 or above, you will be “exempt” from taking the final exam.

There will be no exception to this exemption opportunity. If you do not turn in an assignment, if you miss an exam, or if you miss more than 2 days of class for any reason, you will no longer be considered exempt from taking the final exam. Please realize that it is not that I am not understanding to situations that may come up during the semester. The purpose of this exemption opportunity is to encourage you all to attend class, prepare for exams, and complete all course work timely.

On October 4, 2017 I will be sending an email to all students who have been designated as “exempt”. If you do not receive an email from me indicating such, then you MUST take the final exam.

In the event that you are designated as “exempt” from taking the final exam, your highest chapter exam grade will serve as your final exam grade. For example, if your highest chapter test grade is a 79, you get designated as “exempt” and you choose not to take the final, then your highest chapter test grade of 79 will be the grade for your final exam.

In the event you are designated as “exempt” you still have the option of taking the final if you choose to do so.

Exam days:

NO CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS, OR TABLETS ARE ALLOWED IN CLASS ON THE DAY OF EXAMS! If a student has one of these devices on the day of the test, the student will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to take the test.

Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom once testing has begun. If a student leaves the room, then their test will be taken up and graded based on the questions they have answered up to that point.

All tests will begin at 6:00 p.m., if a student enters the class after 6:10 they will not be allowed to take the test. YOU will have one hour and 15 minutes to complete each chapter exam, you will have two hours to complete the final exam. The final exam will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 P.M.

A review sheet will be given for all exams.

Participation:

• Participation grade will be an average of grades given for the All about Me Paper, assignments, and worksheets.
• Students will be required to complete various worksheets and assignments throughout the semester.

Grading Scheme:
Chapter exams 25%

Final 20%

CORE assignment 10%

Participation 10%

Semester project 15%

Attendance 20%

Total 100%

A = 100%-89.5%

B = 89.4%-79.5%
C = 79.4%-69.5%
D = 69.4%-59.5%

F = 59.4% and below
 

You get the grade you earn. At the end of the semester, if you have a final grade of an 89.5 you will receive an A, if you have a final grade of 89.4 you will receive a B.

Makeup Policy:

Because you have the opportunity to be exempted from the final, no makeup work or exam makeups will be allowed.

Extra Credit:  There is not an “extra credit” option. I want you to learn how to do college level work and do well in your class as opposed to passing a class based on extra credit. I want you to learn the study skills necessary to be successful as you continue taking courses in college.

Capstone assignment

(see below for more information)

Format for all assignments.

Title Page Information

ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TYPED, HANDWRITTEN WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

APA style

Format:

• Use 8.5” x 11” paper
• Type double-spaced with 1” margins on all edges.
• Page number should be in the top right corner.
• Indent each new paragraph
• Use Times Roman 12 pt. font.

Every assignment you turn in must have the following cover page attached. If the cover page is missing 10 points will be deducted from your grade.

Title of paper

Your name

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Instructor Haskins

All About Me paper:

August 29, 2017 – Due at the Beginning of Class

All About Me Paper guidelines

Purpose- To introduce yourself to the instructor.

Topics-

The paper needs to include information about your background, experiences, career goals, and anything in your life that may affect your performance in this class.

Format-

This will be a five(5) paragraph essay with the following sections;

I-Introduction (what is your paper about)

II- Your history (family, educational history, etc...)

III- Your current situation (your current family situation, current work situation, hobbies, etc...)

IV- Your future (your major, what you plan to do with your degree, what you want to do when you grow up, etc...)

V- conclusion(summarize what your paper was about)

SEE ABOVE BOX FOR ADDITIONAL FORMAT REQUIRMENTS.

Length –
• Minimum 2 Page
• Maximum 4 Pages

Make sure to follow the format listed in the format for all assignments section.

Capstone assignment

Due: September 26, 2017

Read the 16.4 CROSSCURRENTS feature box on page 598 in your textbook. After careful consideration, craft a 500-word essay (minimum of 2 pages double spaced) that addresses the items listed below:

1. Answer the critical thinking questions at the end of the selection.
2. In addition to the questions at the end of the selection, discuss the following:
   • What are the social and ethical implications of utilizing restorative justice practices?
   • Does the use of restorative justice enhance the interdependent relationship between the three components of the criminal justice system?
   • Discuss the effectiveness of these types of programs by analyzing empirical/quantitative data. (see items c below)
3. Responses should be supported by the use of substantive information from the textbook (minimum of 3 textbook citations) and data found via internet research. Several websites have been provided within the class site on Blackboard in the folder entitled “Capstone Research.”
4. Include a simple “Works Cited” section at the end of your essay that includes the names and URL’s of any websites used.
5. Assignment will be copied and pasted (do not upload) via the “Capstone Assignment” link on the class site in Blackboard.

Semester Project

Due: September 28, 2017

Semester project guidelines

Purpose- To familiarize yourself with a criminal justice profession

Topic- Each student will be required to complete a final project that explores a criminal justice profession. The project will include interviewing an individual working in the criminal justice field, researching the job requirements of the chosen profession, researching the history of the chosen profession, and obtaining an application for the chosen position.

Format-

This will be a five(5) paragraph essay with the following sections;

I-Introduction (what is your paper about)

II- History of the profession chosen

III- Job requirements

IV- interview

V- conclusion(summarize what your paper was about)

Staple the application to the back of your paper

Length –
• Minimum 2 Page
• Maximum 4 Pages

Make sure to follow the format listed in the format for all assignments section.

Blackboard

• Check Blackboard DAILY
• Examples of previous students work will be available for you to view. This will give you examples to reference.
• Students will be responsible for printing off any material that is posted to Blackboard.