Metropolitan Community College
Criminal Justice Program
CRIM 1010-7A
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Class Syllabus – Spring - 2015
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
TITLE:
PREFIX/SECTION:
CREDIT HOURS:
CLASS BEGINS/ENDS:
MEETING DAY(S)/TIMES:
NO CLASS DAYS:
WITHDRAWAL DATE:
Census Day
CLASS LOCATION:
LAB LOCATION:
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRIM 1010-7A
4.5
Monday, 3/9/2015- Wednesday 05/20/2015
Monday/Wednesday 10:00AM - 11:50AM
05/06/2015
3-19-15
SOC MHY 516
CONTACT INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR NAME:
OFFICE LOCATION:
OFFICE TELEPHONE:
FACSIMILE:
OFFICE HOURS:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
FACULTY WEB SITE:
ACADEMIC AREA:
Charles Fairbanks
South Campus-Mahoney Bldg. Room 517
402-738-4684
402-738-4552
Monday – Thursday: 9:00-9:55AM & 12:05PM – 1:55PM
cfairbanks@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/cfairbanks
Health Careers and Public Services
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an overview of the history, development, and philosophies of crime control
within a democratic society. It examines the criminal justice system with emphasis on the
police, the prosecution and the defense, the courts, and the correctional agencies.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
None
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.
Define the criminal justice system and its three major components.
2.
Describe the specific functions of each component.
3.
Explain the interrelatedness of Law Enforcement, courts, and corrections.
4.
Illustrate the necessity of a criminal justice system in a free society.
5.
Contrast the Democratic System of criminal justice with totalitarian forms.
6.
Trace the historical development of each component of the system.
7.
Compare the juvenile justice system with the adult criminal justice system.
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REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Text: CRIM 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Author: James A. Fagin
Publisher: Pearson
SOFTWARE/FILE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Metropolitan Community College uses Microsoft products as part of its standard software and
encourages students to do the same. You may save word-processed documents for file attachments
in Microsoft Word .doc or .docx format. If your software does not allow either of these, then save
files in Rich Text Format (.rtf).
CLASS STRUCTURE:
The course will be conducted mainly on a lecture-discussion format with every student
participating in discussions. Active learning style of learning including group activities. Current
media items related to the subject matter will be reviewed during the first few minutes of each
class. Guest lecturers will be invited to offer real-world experiences whenever possible. There may
be joint field trip with other criminal justice classes. (Note: Some students have conflicting
schedules such as another course prior to or after a field trip.) Audio-visual and multi-media
presentations will also be utilized.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
COURSE ASSESSMENT
1.
Types of Assessment/Assignments
Late assignments must be made up prior to the end of the course or else the
student will receive a failing grade for the same.
The student is responsible for scheduling make-up exams with the instructor.
2.
Grading Policy
Student progress will be assessed using several assessment methods including, but
not limited to the following:
1. Spot quizzes over previously covered material.
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2. Question-answer sessions throughout each class.
3. Four comprehensive examinations in any of the following formats: written, oral,
open-book, take-home or group project.
Students Grading Evaluation:
 Test #1
 Test #2
 Test #3
 Test #4
 Spot quizzes
0-100 points
0-100 points
0-100 points
0-100 points
0-5 points
b. Final Grades will be determined as follows:
 100% - 90%
=
A
 80% - 89%
=
B
 79% - 70%
=
C
 69% - 60%
=
D
 Below 60%
=
F
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and
learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked
to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do
for this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the College
license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the process of instruction, as
described in the course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other
manner without the written consent of the student(s).
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:
Students are expected to attend all class sessions – not only to receive information, but also
because their personal input in class discussions is valuable in the learning process. The instructor
reserves the right to deduct one point from the final grade for each absence and each tardiness. It
will be the student’s responsibility to cover any material missed due to absence or tardiness.
Students should notify the instructor whenever they know in advance that they will be unable to
attend class.
Attendance/Participation Reporting: To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for
the class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date.
Students in this section of Introduction to Criminal Justice must attend a class meeting by March 19,
2015.
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An FX is a final grade given to a student who stops attending a class, does not return, and fails.
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp), which calls for responsible and
cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show
respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of
thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and
permission. If recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation
from College Disability Support Services. Permitted recordings are to be used only for the
individual student’s educational review of the class session and may not be reproduced, posted, sold
or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary procedures as
outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for classwork may be subject to copyright
protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at
http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty
(cheating, plagiarism, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.), the College imposes specific actions
that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the
College, or dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the
Advising/Counseling Centers or at http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw through My
Services on the MCC My Way portal at http://myway.mccneb.edu or by calling Central Registration
at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a failing (F) grade.
The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
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LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly,
supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members
in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing
skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as
a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about the Learning and Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers is in the My Way
portal, the College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/ltc/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations
from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students
have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss
these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit
http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to its
programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help
Desk at 457-2900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and
phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan
Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and
Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of
the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website:
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS – Twenty Two Class Meeting Times
1 .Introduction
3. Chapter 2
5. Chapter 4
7. Chapter 5
9. Chapter 7
11.Chapter 8
13. Chapter 10
15. Chapter 11
17. Chapter 13
19. Speaker/Tour
21. Speaker/Tour
2. Chapter 1
4. Chapter 3
6. Test 1
8. Chapter 6
10. Test 2
12. Chapter 9
14. Test 3
16. Chapter 12
18. Test 4
20. Speaker/Tour
22. Speaker/Tour
Three class meeting are schedule for speakers/club.
All assignments and tests must be turned in by the last class meeting.
The Instructor reserves the right to change the class schedule.
NOTICE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and
expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to
enhance learning for students. Any modifications will not substantially change the intent or
objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan
Community College.
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2015 (14/SP) Spring Quarter Important Dates
Classes begin .......................................................................................................................Mar 6 F
Census Date/Tenth Day* date ...................................................................................... Mar 19 Th
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class without receiving a grade ......... Varies by Class**
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class with a refund varies........... See Refund Policy
Spring Break/College Closed ............................................................................... April 4-5 Sa-Su
Winter quarter “I” incomplete grades are due ................................................................... May 7 Th
Classes end ..................................................................................................................... May 21 Th
Spring grades due and posted by 7:00 a.m. ..................................................................... May 26 Tu
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Summer 2015 (15/SS) Registration begins….. Mar 19 Th
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Summer 2015 (15/SS) Registration begins ............ Mar 23 M
General Registration Summer 2015 (15/SS) Registration begins.................................... Mar 26 Th
*Tenth Day is the date on which your enrollment level is checked.
**To view the last day to withdraw “drop” a class to prevent receiving a grade, go to the class
schedule found online at http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp. Then, find the course
section and click on the Important Dates link on the same line as the course title. Dates for each
course section are automatically calculated based on the start and end dates and the number of
sessions for a course. A student must withdraw by this date to avoid an “F” grade.
Note: Schedule changes may have implications for students on Financial Aid. Check with the
Financial Aid Office prior to any schedule changes at 402-457-2330. The Census Dateis the date
on which Financial Aid Student’s enrollment is checked to determine the type and amount of
authorized funds for the quarter. Payment is based on enrollment as of that date.
REFUND POLICY for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Nonattendance or non-payment does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle
the student to a refund. Go to “My Services” and click “Student Accounts”, then “Tuition Refund
Modeler” to see the refund percentage received through midnight of the same day you “drop”
withdraw from a class.
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