The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.
The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:
The module objectives that will permit students to demonstrate course competencies are:
Objectives | Competencies | |
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1 | Describe the American criminal justice system in terms of the three major components | I |
2 | Analyze the steps taken in a case from crime through corrections | I |
3 | Discuss crime control and due process perspectives | II |
4 | Compare/Contrast the different reporting methods | III |
5 | Describe the historical foundations of the law in the US | VI |
Objectives | Competencies | |
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1 | Explore the development and social research in relation to criminological theories | IV, VI |
2 | Discuss the historical development of policing in the US | VII |
3 | Examine the challenges police face in modern society | X |
Objectives | Competencies | |
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1 | Explore the development of American courts and the associated structures and work groups | I |
2 | Describe the criminal trial process as well as the pretrial steps and activities | VIII |
3 | Describe the five goals of contemporary sentencing and the importance of victims’ rights and alternative sentencing | V |
4 | Explain the sources of law including substantive and procedural | VI |
Objectives | Competencies | |
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1 | Compare/Contrast the differences between probation and parole | IX |
2 | Investigate the difference between private and public prisons and the role of corrections | IX |
3 | Describe major issues that prisons/prisoners face today | X |
4 | Analyze the different types of sanctions and apply them to a case | IX |
Objectives | Competencies | |
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1 | Compare and contrast the adult and juvenile system and the different perspectives and goals of system | I, II |
2 | Discuss the legal impact of court decisions in relation to the juvenile justice system | I, VI |
3 | Discuss the history of drug abuse and anti-drug legislation and its impact on society | VI |
4 | Summarize various efforts throughout history to respond to the drug program and an assessment of each | VII |
5 | Analyze the current and future roles of technology and the impact on the criminal justice system | X |
Course Credit Hours | Course Format (Duration) | Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course | Course Activity Hours | Student Learning Hours Per Week |
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3 | 15 Weeks | - | 135 | 8.5 to 9.5 |
3 | 10 Weeks | 1.5x faster | 135 | 12.5 to 14.5 |
3 | 6 Weeks | 2.5x faster | 135 | 21 to 24 |
For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10 and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.
Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):
Assignment | Points | % |
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Discussions (10 @ 25 points each) | 250 | 25% |
Assignments (6 @ 75 points each) | 450 | 45% |
Field Experience (1 @ 100 points) | 100 | 10% |
Midterm and Final (1 each @ 100 points each) | 200 | 20% |
TOTAL | 1,000 | 100% |
A = 90-100% | B = 80-89% | C = 70-79% | D = 60-69% | F = 59%-below |
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