College of the Redwoods
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE
Proposal and Outline
1. DATE: 8-15-08
2. DIVISION: Law Enforcement Training Center
3. COURSE ID AND NUMBER: AJ 88B
4. COURSE TITLE (appears in catalog and schedule of classes): Basic Academy Preparation
5. SHORT TITLE (appears on student transcripts; limited to 30 characters, including spaces): Basic Academy Preparation
6. LOCAL ID (TOPS): 2105.50 (Taxonomy of Program codes
http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/AA/CP%20&%20CA3/TopTax6_rev_07.doc )
7. NATIONAL ID (CIP): 403107 (Classification of Instructional Program codes can be found in Appendix B of the TOPS code
book http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/AA/CP%20&%20CA3/TopTax6_rev_07.doc)
8. Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web address
and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf] Course
may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): AJ
9. Is this the first time this course has been offered?
10. TOTAL UNITS: 1
TOTAL HOURS: 18
The second time?
[Lecture Units: 1 Lab Units: 0]
[Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 0]
(1 unit lecture=18 hours; 1 unit lab=54 hours)
11. MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 50
12. WILL THIS COURSE HAVE AN INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FEE? No
$
Yes
Fee:
(If “yes,” attach a completed “Instructional Materials Fee Request Form”—form available in Public Folders>Curriculum>Forms)
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
Pass/No Pass Only
Grade-Pass/No Pass Option
CATALOG DESCRIPTION -- The catalog description should clearly describe for students the scope of the course, its
level, and what kinds of student goals the course is designed to fulfill. The catalog description should begin with a sentence
fragment.
Preparation for Basic Law Enforcement Academy. This is a self-paced online course and can be
completed over a 4-week period. The course examines the Basic Academy program, policies and
procedures, the process of becoming a peace officer, financial preparation, the hiring/background
process, writing skills and physical readiness.
Approved: 2.11.05 (rev. 9/5/06)
Academic Senate Approved: 3.2.05
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Special notes or advisories (e.g. field trips required, prior admission to special program required, etc.):
In addition to completing online coursework, students are required to attend in person one fourhour meeting on the CR Eureka campus. This meeting will include taking the POST ReadingWriting test and a tour of the academy facilities. The meetings are held on the first Saturday of
each month. The academy staff highly recommends this course for ALL students who plan to
attend the basic police academy including those who will be sponsored by a law enforcement
agency.
PREREQUISITE COURSE(S)
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITE COURSE(S)
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Corequisite:
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course(s): ENG150
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
Students planning on entering the Basic Law Enforcement Academy need to possess basic
reading/writing skills. Completion of at least ENG150/150L will help students be successful.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES –This section answers the question “what will students be able to do as a
result of taking this course?” State some of the objectives in terms of specific, measurable student actions (e.g.
discuss, identify, describe, analyze, construct, compare, compose, display, report, select, etc.) . For a more complete
list of outcome verbs please see Public Folders>Curriculum>Help Folder>SLO Language Chart. Each outcome
should be numbered.
1. Explain reasons the student wants to become a peace officer.
2. Explain what a police academy is and how academies work.
3. Describe the POST Workbook system and how material is presented in the POST Basic
Academy.
4. Describe the policies and procedures of the CR POST Basic Academy.
5. Analyze financial readiness to be able to begin and complete the CR POST Basic Academy.
6. Analyze physical readiness to begin the CR POST Basic Academy.
7. Describe what is involved in the hiring process to be a peace officer, specifically what is involved
in the background investigation and issues that could or will prevent employment.
COURSE CONTENT
Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of instruction and assignments).
1.
2.
3.
4.
POST Reading-Writing Test (on campus)
Orientation tour (on campus)
What’s your motivation? (Essay submitted online)
Basic Law Enforcement Academy overview
How academies work
California Basic Academy system
POST workbook system
Daily class structure
5. Academy Policies/Procedures
Approved: 2.11.05 (rev. 9/5/06)
Academic Senate Approved: 3.2.05
3 hrs
1 hr
1 hr
2 hrs
2 hrs
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6. Learning style assessment (Essay submitted after research session)
7. Financial preparation (Self-evaluation essay submitted online)
8. Physical preparation (Self-evaluation essay submitted online)
9. Hiring process overview
10. Background Investigations (Self-evaluation essay submitted online)
2 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
1 hr
2 hrs
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES –This section provides examples of things students may do to
engage the course content (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip). These activities should relate directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Attending tour of academy facilities.
2. Reading online articles and comment on them.
3. Answering essay questions.
ASSESSMENT TASKS –This section describes assessments instructors may use to allow students opportunities to
provide evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Written assignments.
2. Written test.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS –This section lists example texts, not
required texts.
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author CR
- LETC
Title
Basic Academy Cadet Policy Manual
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Date
current version
Other Appropriate Readings:
Various Internet web sites as determined by the instructor
COURSE TYPES
1.
Is the course part of a Chancellor’s Office approved CR Associate Degree?
No
Yes
If yes, specify all program codes that apply. (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):
Required course for degree(s)
Restricted elective for degree (s)
Restricted electives are courses specifically listed (i.e. by name and number) as optional courses from
which students may choose to complete a specific number of units required for an approved degree.
2.
Is the course part of a Chancellor’s Office approved CR Certificate of Achievement?
No
Yes
If yes, specify all program codes that apply. ( Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):
Required course for certificate(s)
Restricted elective for certificate(s)
Restricted electives are courses specifically listed (i.e. by name and number) as optional courses from which
students may choose to complete a specific number of units required for an approved certificate.
3.
Is the course Stand Alone?
Approved: 2.11.05 (rev. 9/5/06)
Academic Senate Approved: 3.2.05
No
Yes
(If “No” is checked for BOTH #1 & #2 above, the course is stand alone)
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4.
Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
5.
Work Experience: NWE Not Coop Work Experience
6.
VATEA Funded Course (applies to vocational and tech-prep courses only):
7.
Purpose: I Occupational Ed
8.
Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
9.
Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
Submitted by:
Ron Waters
Tel. Ext.
Division Chair/Director: Mike Wells
yes
4331
no
Date: 8-15-2008
Review Date: 8-15-2008
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Academic Senate Approval Date: 9/19/08
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 10/7/08
Approved: 2.11.05 (rev. 9/5/06)
Academic Senate Approved: 3.2.05
Yes
Date: 9/12/08
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