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CRIJ-1301-020 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.
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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)
Tech Supported
Introduction to Criminal Justice by Peak
A computer and high speed internet service hard wired to a router
There will be 5 chapters' test each making up 17% of the overall grade.
A comprehensive final exam will be given making up 15% of the overall grade.
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
All tests must be taken when scheduled. There will be no make up tests.
Attendance will be take each class meeting and perfect attendance will be result in 3 points being added to the final grade.
See Student Performance above.
See Student Behavior above
Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRIJ-1301-020)
David Green - instructor
Textbook – Introduction to Criminal Justice (Practice & Progress)
Class Schedule for Fall II, 2023
Part I – Chapters 1- 4, Criminal Justice as a System - October 23 through October 30, 2023, Zoom Class Lecture Monday night October 23, 2023, at 7 PM until 9:45 PM.
Chapters 1 – 4 Test* – October 30, 2023 (Monday) This test will be available all day for taking on Blackboard in the “Content” section. YOU MUST TAKE AND COMPLETE THE TEST THIS DATE AND YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE TEST AFTER THE TEST DATE.
Once you start taking the test you must complete it. You cannot stop and reopen the test at a later time, even if it is within the time period allowed for the test.
Zoom Class Lecture Monday, October 30, 2023, at 7 PM until 9:45 PM over chapters 5-8.
Part II – Chapters 5 – 8, The Police – October 30, 2023, through November 6, 2023.
Chapters 5 – 8 Test* – November 6, 2023 (Monday) This test will be available all day for taking on Blackboard in the “Content” section. YOU MUST TAKE AND COMPLETE THE TEST THIS DATE AND YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE TEST AFTER THE TEST DATE.
Once you start taking the test you must complete it. You cannot stop and reopen the test at a later time, even if it is within the time period allowed for the test.
Zoom Class Lecture Monday night November 6, 2023, at 7 PM until 9:45 PM over chapters 9-11.
Part III – Chapters 9 – 11, The Courts – November 6, 2023, through November 13, 2023.
Chapters 9 – 11 Test* – November 13, 2023 (Monday) This test will be available all day for taking on Blackboard in the “Content” section. YOU MUST TAKE AND COMPLETE THE TEST THIS DATE AND YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE TEST AFTER THE TEST DATE.
Once you start taking the test you must complete it. You cannot stop and reopen the test at a later time, even if it is within the time period allowed for the test.
Zoom Class Lecture Monday night November 13, 2023, at 7 PM until 9:45 PM over chapters 12-14.
Part IV – Chapters 12 – 14, Corrections – November 13 through November 20, 2023,
Chapters 12 – 14 Test* – November 20, 2023 (Monday) This test will be available all day for taking on Blackboard in the “Content” section. YOU MUST TAKE AND COMPLETE THE TEST THIS DATE AND YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE TEST AFTER THE TEST DATE.
Once you start taking the test you must complete it. You cannot stop and reopen the test at a later time, even if it is within the time period allowed for the test.
Zoom Class Lecture Monday night November 20, 2023, at 7 PM until 9:45 PM over chapters 15-16.
Part V – Chapters 15 – 16, Spanning the System – November 27 through December 4, 2022.
Chapters 15 – 16 Test* – December 4, 2023, (Monday) This test will be available all day for taking on Blackboard in the “Content” section. YOU MUST TAKE AND COMPLETE THE TEST THIS DATE AND YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE TEST AFTER THE TEST DATE.
Once you start taking the test you must complete it. You cannot stop and reopen the test at a later time, even if it is within the time period allowed for the test.
Part VI Final Exam* December 11, 2023, (Monday). This test will be available all day for taking on Blackboard in the “Content” section. YOU MUST TAKE AND COMPLETE THE TEST THIS DATE AND YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE TEST AFTER THE TEST DATE.
Once you start taking the test you must complete it. You cannot stop and reopen the test at a later time, even if it is within the time period allowed for the test.
Every Student must attend the first Zoom class meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7 PM. Failing to attend will result in the student being dropped from the class.
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