MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OUTLINE
1. ALPHA & NUMBER
Administration of Justice 293v
AJ 293v
COURSE TITLE
Administration of Justice Internship
Cooperative Arts and Science Education
NUMBER OF CREDITS
1–3
DATE OF OUTLINE
April 2007 ( Ryan Daniels)
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Offers flexible, customized, supervised schoolto-work experiences in all aspects of the
administration of justice field. Integrates and
applies classroom theory to work situations via
field experiences.
3. CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK
75 hours per credit/semester
4. PREREQUISITES:
AJ 101 with grade C or better.
COREQUISITES
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
APPROVED BY: _____________________________________ DATE: __________________
5. GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
Field education prepares students for employment by combining meaningful and relevant work
experience with classroom studies. Integrates and applies classroom theory with various aspects
of law enforcement, corrections, private security and other administration of justice related
field experiences. These experiences
a.
assist students in finding relevance in their studies;
b.
provide students with an opportunity to test career choices;
c.
assist students in developing and refining work skills, abilities, attitudes, and
work habits necessary for individual maturity and job competency; AND
d.
create mutually beneficial partnerships between the College and the justice
community.
6. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
a.
Complete, manage and explain the importance of basic employment requirements such
as forms, timecards, work schedules. (seminars and field site)
b.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic workplace expectations and related employment
issues as well as perform any assigned tasks as required and directed. (seminars and field
site)
c.
Apply basic principles, concepts and skills from their major coursework. (field site)
d.
Apply basic principles of human interaction, motivation, and learning. utilize
appropriate communication skills in related situations. (seminars and field site)
e.
Explain organizational structure of the field site and demonstrate ability to analyze and
resolve typical workplace situations / problems. (seminars and field site)
f.
Identify career options in their field and clarify career goals and aspirations and prepare
a basic career portfolio for use in the job search process. (seminars, informational
interviews and field site)
g.
Explain the importance of lifelong learning in the constantly changing industry
h.
Discuss the importance of ethical thinking and behavior in all aspects of their work
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes
Seminars are 1.25 hours long for 16 weeks, equivalent to approximately 20 contact hours in the
semester. A typical standard weekly agenda combines several key elements including general
documentation, current workplace issues, case study analyses, special assignments, student
presentations, and special topics. The field experience hours are separate from the seminar
hours.
3.0 Hours
2.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
General Documentation (a – b)
General Workplace Expectations (c – d)
Current Workplace Issues (health and safety, ethics, sexual
2.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
2.0 Hours
2.0 Hours
harassment, communications) (e – h)
Job Description and Learning Objectives (b)
Career Portfolio (f)
Performance Appraisal (b)
Student Presentations, Special Topics (e – h)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from
those currently available in the field. Examples include
Texts:
Cooperative Education Packet A (General) and Packet B (County of Maui)
Learning from Working, Barbeau and Stull, current edition
Careers in Criminal Justice and Related Fields (From Internship to Promotion), Harr and Hess,
current edition
Materials:
Text(s) may be supplemented with:
Employment related case studies
Employment related assignments (e.g., health and safety, ethics, sexual
harassment, communications, resume and interview preparation)
Articles and/or handouts prepared by the instructor
Magazine or newspaper articles
Other
Appropriate films, videos or internet sites
Television programs
Guest speakers
Other instructional aids
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
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Grade & Per Credit Requirements
student selects Option I on Student Training Agreement.
based on both field performance and classroom performance.
grading criteria may includeDocumentation of the field experience
(completion of learning objectives; evaluation
of work performance; work hours)
In-class exercises
Reflective journals
Case Study Analyses
Employment Issue Assignments
40-80%
0-30%
0-30%
0-40%
0-40%
Career Portfolio (or other capstone project/research) 0-40%
Oral Presentation
0-30%
Seminar Attendance and/or class participation
0-30%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary considerably with instructors and specific instructional
methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course. Suggested techniques
might include, but are not limited to:
Basic format will be interactive, project oriented, with emphasis on verbal and written
communications, problem solving and critical thinking skills as requested by employers.
E-mail may be utilized for on-line discussion of case studies and journals. Description of
required and other assignments will be provided (e.g., required-journals, case studies, career
portfolio, class presentation).
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c.
d.
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f.
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Lectures and class discussions
Field site orientation and visits with field supervisor(s)
Documentation of field experience
Problem solving
PowerPoint presentations
Career Portfolio
Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs
Guest speakers
Case study analysis
Group activities and projects
Oral reports and student presentations
Games and simulations
Homework assignments such as:
1. Reading or watching, and writing summaries/reactions to current issues in the
media including newspapers, video, magazines, journals, internet
2. Lectures, web-based material, and other sources
3. Annual report activities
4. Reading text and reference material and answering discussion questions
5. Research issues, and problems
6. Comprehensive problems
Web-based assignments and activities
Reflective journals
Group and/ or individual research projects with reports or poster presentations
Other contemporary learning techniques (such as problem-based learning; field site
research; informational interviews; webpage development; on-line projects; capstone
experience)