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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Examine the role of policing in the criminal justice system and the evolution of law enforcement in the United States.
  2.  Recognize federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions
  3.  Describe the functions of the police, including patrol, investigation, and special operations units
  4.  Appraise how the police are organized
  5.  Recognize the complexities of the police role
  6.  Analyze influences on police policy and styles of policing
  7.  Evaluate how police officers balance actions, decision making, and discretion
  8.  Recognize the importance of connections between the police and the community
  9.  Examine how technological advances impact policing
  10.  Identify post-9/11/2001 challenges to law enforcement
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using modules, video, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

The module outcomes that will permit students to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Analyze the complex structure of a police organization and jurisdictions I, II, III, IV, VI
2 Analyze the requirements to become a police officer V, VI, VIII
3 Discuss community policing and how it is currently being implemented III, V, VIII
4 Describe Force Continuum and how it applies to recent situations V, VIII
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Identify the complex role of the first responder to a crime scene III, VII, VIII
2 Analyze techniques for interrogations and how they affect Miranda Rights III, VIII
3 Identify various police calls IV, V, VII, VIII
4 Analyze how various police calls are handled IV, V, VII, VIII
5 Compare/Contrast crime scene techniques IX
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Define forensic science and identify the role a forensic scientist plays within the criminal justice system III, V, VII, VIII
2 Explain what DNA is and analyze the different methods of DNA collection and uses III, V, VII, IX
3 Apply the Fourth Amendment to various police operations II, V, VI, VII, VIII
4 Analyze the complexities of basic human rights and the role of law enforcement II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII
5 Identify essential report righting elements III, VIII, IX
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Analyze the realm of police communications III, V, VII, VIII 
2 Identify the different types of alcohol related crimes  II, V, VII, VIII, IX
3 Explain gangs and the relationship they have with drugs III, V, VII, VIII 
4 Analyze police relations with the minority community III, VI, VII, VIII 
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe what crime maps are and how they are identified III, VIII, IX
2 Compare/Contrast terrorist acts to criminal acts II, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X
3 Describe post 9-11 changes and how they have affected law enforcement I, II, IV, VIII, IX, X
4 Explain what ethical issues law enforcement encounter and how they overcome them III, IV, VI, VII, VIII

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
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.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Discussions (10 @ 30 points each) 300 30%
Quizzes (5 @ 40 points each) 200 20%
Assignments (10 @ 50 points each) 500 50%
TOTAL 1,000 100%
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below

 

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