(806) 676-6461
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Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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CRIJ-1301-004 Introduction to Criminal Justice
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.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
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Criminal Justice-Mainstream and Crosscurrents John Randolph Fuller 3rd Edition, ISBN# 978-0-19-999796-1
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS WILL NEED THEIR TEXTBOOK THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS
Textbooks may be purchased via the following methods:
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All students enrolling in this class must have access to a working computer, active and functioning internet service, Microsoft Word or some other type of word processing program, Adobe Acrobat Reader and exhibit computer competency.
Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded FREE from https://get.adobe.com/reader/.
Assistance with Computer Access
If you do not have a computer, you may access the computers at the AC Library on the 4th floor of the WARE Building. Click on the link below to access phone numbers, hours of operation and locations for all Amarillo College libraries and computing centers:
The Amarillo College Bookstore has a laptop rental program as well. You may contact them to find out more information about the requirements and terms of the program.
This course will be guided by meeting the above referenced Student Performance objectives. At the end of the semester students are expected to have a basic understanding of the history of the criminal justice system and the essential elements therein.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
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Behavioral Expectations (Rules of the Classroom)
Prohibited behavior
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Exams: Each student will be required to take three (3) major exams (including the comprehensive Final exam). Exams will consist of True/False, multiple choice and/or matching questions, and/or essay/short answer. Tests will begin promptly at 6:00. If a student arrives after 6:10, they will not be allowed to take the test. Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom once testing has begun. If the student leaves the room, then their test will be taken up and graded based on the questions they have answered up to that point. Cell Phones, Computers, or Tablets must be turned off and stored in a backpack or left outside the classroom on the day of exams. If a student has one of these devices in view on the day of the test, the student will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to take the test. If you have no more than one absence and an average of 70 or above, you can choose to be exempt from taking the Final Exam.
Attendance/Participation: Attendance and participation during class is critical to your success and passing of this course. Each student may earn up to 10 points for each class (5 points for attendance, 5 points for participation) for a total of 160 points. A student is allowed to be late to class three (3) times. After the third time, any additional late entries to class will be counted as an absence. Late to class means entering class 10 minutes after class has started. Participation is counted as engaging in group discussion, contributing to classroom discussion and asking questions related to material. If you have no more than one absence and an average of 70 or above, you can choose to be exempt from taking the Final Exam. NOTE: Attendance is counted as being present for the entire class.
Homework: Each student will turn in 5 homework assignments over chapters or readings as assigned. Each homework assignment is worth up to a maximum of 100 points. Each homework assignment is to be printed and turned in at the beginning of class. Recognizing that life does happen, homework assignments may be turned in electronically by midnight of the due date with prior notification to the instructor. 15 points will automatically be deducted for homework turned in electronically, by someone else or after the beginning of class. NO HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED after midnight of the day it is due. NOTE: Material in homework will have a strong likelihood of being on exams.
Written Assignments: There will be three written assignments for this course, due dates and instructions are included later in this syllabus. Written Assignments are to be printed and turned in at the beginning of class and are worth 100 points each. With prior notification to the instructor, written assignments may be turned in by another classmate or electronically by the start of class on the due date. This will result in a loss of points calculated depending on whether the assignment also included an oral presentation.
FINAL COURSE GRADE ASSIGNMENT (Grading Schema): Exams 30% A = 100% - 90% Participation/Attendance 30% B = 89% - 80% Written Assignments/Common Assessment 20% C = 79% - 70% Homework 20% D = 69% - 60% Total 100% F = 59% and below
Instructor reserves the right to make exceptions to this schema when circumstances warrant.
Makeup Policy: NO EXAMS CAN BE MADE UP or RE¬TAKEN. If you miss an exam, a grade of zero will be averaged for the missed exams. In the case of an emergency, you may notify the instructor to see if a written assignment may be completed as extra credit.
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REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS NECESSARY FOR SATISFACTORY ACHIEVEMENT. THEREFORE, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ATTEND CLASS.
Information Regarding Withdrawals
It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course or withdraw from the college. Per Amarillo College guidelines, students must receive approval from the instructor to withdraw from the course. The last day to withdraw from a class is listed on the course calendar (on the class site) and on Amarillo College’s master calendar on AC Connect.
If a student wishes to withdraw from the course they must complete the following steps:
Failure to drop or withdraw the course within a timely manner will result in the student receiving a performance grade, usually an “F”.
A more detailed calendar will be provided the first day of class.
Week 1 Oct 29, 31 Syllabus, Crime & Problem of Social Control (Ch. 1), Criminal Law (Ch. 4)
Week 2 Nov 5, 7 Guest Speaker, History & Organization of Law Enforcement
(Ch. 5), Policing & the Law (Ch. 6)
Week 3 Nov 12, 14 Exam & Written Assignment, History & Organization of Courts (Ch. 8),
Working in the Courtroom (Ch. 9)
Week 4 Nov 19, 21 Guest Speaker, The Disposition (Ch. 10), From Penology to Corrections
(Ch. 11-13)
Week 5 Nov 26, 28 From Penology to Corrections, contd.; Thanksgiving week
Week 6 Dec 3, 5 Wrap up Penology to Corrections, Review, Exam & Written Assignment #2
Week 7 Dec 10, 12 Field Trip, Juvenile Justice (Ch. 14) & Victims of Crime and Victimless
Crimes (Ch.15)
Week 8: Dec 17, 19 Case Study, Review, Final Exam
Student Resources - There are a variety of resources available to help students with issues they may be experiencing throughout the semester. You are encouraged to contact your instructor with any questions or problems you might have while taking the course. In addition, you should visit the “Student Resources” page on the class site for more detailed information.
Recordings in Class - Students are prohibited from recording any portion of this class without written permission from the instructor of record or authorization through Disability Services. This includes, but is not limited to, lectures, class discussions or other class activities. For purposes of the policy herein, “recording” applies to audio, video, or any other type of digital recording.
Students who create and/or share an unauthorized recording via any means, including social media, are violating an instructor's intellectual property rights and could potentially be subjected to disciplinary actions under the Student Code of Conduct. Additionally, should any footage be shown of proprietary materials, the student who created or shared the unauthorized video may also be subject to copyright law. This policy has been adopted by all instructors in the Criminal Justice Department. Questions or concerns should be directed to Sarah Uselding, Program Coordinator and/or Eric Wallace, Director.
Extra Credit - Determinations regarding whether or not extra-credit opportunities will be afforded to students is at the discretion of the instructor. In the event an option for extra-credit is offered by the instructor, comprehensive guidelines and information will be provided to the student. Students are not required to participate in extra-credit opportunities.
This policy has been adopted by all instructors in the Criminal Justice Department. Questions or concerns should be directed to Sarah Uselding, Program Coordinator and/or Eric Wallace, Director.
Student Complaints - A complaint is an allegation of improper, unfair, arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by college personnel. Students should attempt to resolve concerns informally with the instructor before filing a formal complaint. Any student or group of students may file a complaint concerning any campus issue. The Amarillo College Student Complaint Policy is described in detail in the Student Rights and Responsibilities document.
If you have a complaint regarding the instructor or some aspect of the course, you should first contact your instructor immediately in person or via email and attempt to resolve the situation. If the situation can’t be resolved to your satisfaction, you should then contact Sarah E. Uselding, Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator at seuselding@actx.edu or Eric Wallace, Director of Criminal Justice Programs at ecwallace@actx.edu.
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Blackboard – use your blackboard • Outlines of my Power Point presentations will be made available on Blackboard. However, having access to them is not intended to replace attending class, as not all information is included on Power point. • Additional resources and helps for completing your assignments will also be posted on blackboard. • Students will be responsible for printing off any material that is posted to Blackboard • When Extra Credit Assignments are offered they will be posted on Blackboard
ALL ASSIGNMENTS (Homework and Written Assignments) MUST BE TYPED, HANDWRITTEN WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure will count for a portion of your grade for all written assignments.
Use the following APA Style Format • Print on 8 ½ x 11 white paper • Type double spaced with 1” margins on all edges • Page number should be in the top right corner (written assignments only) • Indent each new paragraph • Use Times New Roman 12 pt. font
Every assignment must have the following cover page attached. (10 points will be deducted for missing cover pages)
Title of paper Your name Intro to Criminal Justice Instructor Leming
Resource: Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) APA Style https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Students will complete five (5) homework assignments over required reading for this course which will be due at the beginning of class on the assigned due dates. The first assignment over Chapter 1 is due on Thursday, October 31st .
Homework assignments will be given at the end of the class period.
The following format is required when completing homework assignments.
• Cover page (as described above)
• Following page or pages (no page numbers necessary).
Vocabulary (heading): Definitions should be double spaced. 1. Word – definition, page the word 2. Word – definition 3. Word – definition, etc. Questions (heading): Answers should be double spaced. 1. Question followed by Answer written in sentence format 2. Question followed by Answer written in sentence format
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS/CLASS PRESENTATIONS There will be three written assignments for this course, each worth 100 points.
Written Assignment #1 – Personal Impact of Crime – Due November 12th
Each student will turn in a 500 word essay using APA format providing an example of how crime has personally impacted their lives.
Crime is a social phenomenon that leaves few of us untouched. We have either been a victim of a crime ourselves, know someone who has been victimized or see continuous coverage of crime in the media. Describe a specific situation that has affected either yourself or someone you know. What are the lasting effects of this victimization? How did you or the person you know deal with being victimized? How did this event change the way you perceive crime and/or the way you look at others and your environment?
Written Assignment # 1 is due and should be submitted with a cover sheet on November 12th . Prior to turning in the assignment each student will have 3 minutes to share with the class a summary of their experience and the impact. References or outside sources other than your own experience are not required but if used should be cited according to APA format, and listed at the end of the paper.
Written Assignment #2 –Choice of Topics related to Current Trends in Criminal Justice – Due December 3rd
Written Assignment # 2 should be typed, submitted with a cover sheet and reference page at the beginning of class on December 3rd.
Students will be provided with a list of topics related to current trends or cases in Criminal Justice. Additional instructions and guidance will also be provided. Each student will write a 500 word essay using APA format on their selected topic.
Written Assignment #3 – Common Assessment – Due December 17th
OVERVIEW – Each student will turn in a 500 word essay using APA format answering questions regarding a case study which will posted on blackboard. Additional instructions for this assignment will be discussed in class at a later date.
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