CCJ 4450 SYLLABUS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
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Criminal Justice Administration
CCJ 4450
Monday and Wednesday, 9:45 AM – 10:55 AM
Spring, 2013
3 Credit Hours
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Instructor Information:
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Dr. Caryn Horwitz, Assistant Professor
School of Justice
Office: 9114
Office Hours: Mon: 7:00 AM – 8:10 AM, 11:05 AM – 11:15 AM, 12:40 PM – 2:30 PM
Office Hours: Mon: 4:10 PM – 5:40 PM
Office Hours: Tues: 10:00 AM – 2:20 PM
Office Hours: Wed: 7:00 AM – 8:10 AM, 11:05 AM – 11:15 AM, 12:40 PM – 2:20 PM
Office Hours: Also by Appointment
Phone: 305-237-1731
Email: chorwitz@mdc.edu
Course Description:
This course describes the three main concepts about criminal justice organizations. It first
discusses the structure of the organization and the various elements associated with
management, leadership and organizational structures in general and then in regards to the
criminal justice system. Next, we discuss the individual components involved with the different
types of organizational systems within the criminal justice organization. Finally, we discuss human
behavior and organizational behavior and how it relates to both the structure and the various
components of the criminal justice systems and the administration of those systems.
Prerequisite: CCJ 1020.
Textbook:
Criminal Justice Organizations, 5th Edition
Author: Stan Stojkovic, David Kalinich, and John Klofas
Publisher: Wadsworth
ISBN: 978-1-111-34690-4
Class Requirements
Assignments: You will be required to take two in-class exams. Additionally, you will participate
in one group power point presentation based on a research topic approved by your professor.
You will also write a research paper based on your research topic. You will also be required to
participate in all class discussions. You will be expected to read weekly and daily newspapers
and magazines, and be prepared to bring any interesting issues into class. We will discuss group
presentation and writing requirements in class.
Late Assignment Policy: No late presentations can be done nor will late papers be accepted.
Grading Scale and Policy: You can earn up to 500 points in this class.
Midterm Exam ==================================== 100 Points
Final Exam ======================================= 150 Points
Group Presentation ================================== 90 Points
Research Paper ==================================== 100 Points
Class Attendance and Participation ====================== 60 Points You can earn 2
points for each class meeting. Arrivals 10 minutes after start time and/or departures before the
class ends will only earn you a maximum of 1 point for that class meeting. Please see below for
electronic device use policy. If I need to ask you to put away your electronic device, you will only
earn a maximum of 1 point for that class meeting. Thus, you have the potential of getting 0 to 2
points per class meeting even if you are partially in attendance. For example, if you arrive late
and I need to ask you to put away your phone, you will earn NO points for that class meeting.
Please keep track of your attendance (including late arrivals, early departures, and “caught by
professor” electronic use violations).
A ====== 440 or Above Points
B ====== 390 – 439 Points
C ====== 340 – 389 Points
D ====== 290 – 339 Points
F ====== 289 or Below Points
Make-up Exam Policy: No make-up exams will be offered.
Class Policies and Methodology
Attendance: Attendance will be taken at each class meeting and is expected of each of you.
You earn points for attending and participating in class. See above.
Electronic Device Use: Please refrain from using any electronic device during class. If you must
make an emergency call, please step out of the classroom.
Email Policy: Copies of papers and presentations need to be printed and turned into professor.
You may email the professor for specific questions that cannot be handled before and/or after
class. Also please note the office hours, and visit the professor as often as you want during these
hours for specific questions, help with the course, and/or discussion about future education and
career plans.
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Equipment and Supplies: No special supplies and/or equipment to buy except for the textbook
used for our class. See above.
Professor’s Expectations: You will be expected to take a key role in your learning experience.
You will read the textbook, attend class, participate in discussions, do your in-class presentations,
write your papers, and take both the mid-term and final exam. Exams will be based on class
discussions/lectures and your reading assignments. If you miss class, please get information
about covered material from one of your colleagues in the class. Please do not write to me and
ask me “Did I miss anything?” Assume you missed something!
Methods of Instruction: Lectures and Discussions based on textbook and class participation.
Unique Requirements of the Class: Your active participation in your learning experience by
sharing in class discussions and bringing current newsworthy issues into class.
Class Outline and Assignments: See below for reading assignments, dates for exams, and
dates for papers due.
College Policies:
ATTENDANCE REPORTING: Federal guidelines require that the faculty now report student
attendance. Students who have never attended class will be withdrawn prior to the withdrawal
date. If a student has attended class and wants to withdraw, they should do so before the
withdrawal deadline. If you have attended class but do not complete any assignments and then
stop attending, you will receive a grade of F. If you complete an assignment and stop attending,
you will receive a grade of F.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: You are expected to do your own work. Cheating WILL NOT be
tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, collaboration on exams or quizzes and plagiarized
papers. The first incidence will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. A second occurrence
will result in a failing grade for the class, removal from the class and possible additional sanctions
as determined by the Dean of Students.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The course outline below is subject to change by the professor.
CLASS OUTLINE
Week 1 – Week of January 7
Introduction: General Discussion
Week 2 – Week of January 14
Basic Concepts of Understanding Criminal Justice Organizations
Read Text, Chapter 1
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Week 3 – Week of January 21
Structure of Criminal Justice Organizations
Read Text, Chapter 2
Week 4 – Week of January 28
Special Focus: Criminal Justice Administrative Response to Hate and Gun Violence
Read Special Articles assigned by Professor
Week 5 -- Week of February 4
The Criminal Justice System in its Environment
Read Text, Chapter 3
Week 6 – Week of February 11
Problems of Communication
Read Text, Chapter 4
Week 7 – Week of February 18
Motivation of Personnel
Read Text, Chapter 5
Week 8 – Week of February 25 – MID-TERM on Wednesday
Prepare for Mid-Term
Week 9 – Week of March 4
Job Design
Read Text, Chapter 6
Week 10 – Week of March 11
Leadership
Read Text, Chapter 7
Week 11 – Week of March 18
Personnel Evaluation and Supervision
Read Text, Chapter 8
Week 12 – Week of March 25
Occupational Socialization
Read Text, Chapter 9
Group Presentations -- ALL Copies of Presentations Due on Wednesday
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Week 13 – Week of April 1
Power and Political Behavior
Read Text, Chapter 10
Group Presentations
Week 14 – Week of April 8
Organizational Conflict
Read Text, Chapter 11
Group Presentations
Week 15 – Week of April 15
Decision Making
Read Text, Chapter 12
Group Presentations
Week 16– Week of April 22 – Our Last Classes!
Organizational Effectiveness/Change and Innovation
Read Text, Chapters 13 and 14
Week 17 – Week of April 29 –- FINAL EXAM
Course Competencies:
Competency 1: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the organizational structure
and culture of a Law Enforcement agency by:
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explaining why law enforcement culture is important
recognizing how the culture develops
identifying how the culture changes
comparing and contrasting various cultures within agencies
Competency 2: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the various leadership and
behavioral styles by:
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identifying qualities of a successful manager
exploring styles of leadership
reviewing effective leadership practices and organizational teamwork
assessing approaches to the organizational development process
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Competency 3: The student will analyze the organizational environment by:
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reviewing the principles of motivation and Motivation-Hygiene Theory
defining the hierarchy of effective communication
describing McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y process
discussing the Immaturity-Maturity Theory and Expectancy Theory
Competency 4: The student will analyze transactional analysis by:
a. reviewing behavioral models and the change process
b. defining transactions and communications
c. distinguishing between basic life position, organizational sanctions, and
organizational games
d. discussing time structuring
Competency 5: The student will explore the principles of management by objective by:
a. reviewing the MBO system, its values, beliefs, and goals
b. producing an action plan
c. developing an evaluation plan by establishing measurable objectives, designing an
evaluation, specifying data collection procedures, and specifying data reduction and
analysis methods
d. evaluating the pros and cons of MBO
Competency 6: The student will describe the nature of productivity by:
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understanding how to determine productivity
reviewing what is meant by “post report reflections”
learning how to treat productivity, the news media, and selected officials
understanding productivity and social concerns and how productivity will affect one’s future
Competency 7: The student will demonstrate knowledge of budgeting and managing costs
by:
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defining the purpose of a budget
comparing and contrasting various types of budgets
learning the stages of the budgeting process
creating a budget
Competency 8: The student will explore modern law enforcement management and power
issues by:
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defining power and management
contrasting the uses of formal and informal power
exploring approaches to the use of power, including manipulation, threats, and needling
analyzing the reasons for using power
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Competency 9: The student will demonstrate knowledge of civil liability by:
a. identifying civil rights violations
b. comparing negligence and liability in the selection and training of employees
c. exploring civil liability in law enforcement
Competency 10: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the accreditation process of
Law Enforcement agencies by:
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defining accreditation
comparing the liability and benefits of accreditation
reviewing accreditation and agency participation
tracing the history and origin of national accreditation processes
Learning Outcomes:
1. The student will be able to explain through oral presentation the three main concepts
associated with criminal justice systems
2. The student will be able to demonstrate the types of problems associated with individuals in
the criminal justice system
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between structures,
people and human behavior, and the impact of management on criminal justice systems,
through case studies and research activities.
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