Proposal #
AY16-708R
(Academic Affairs use only)
Proposal #
(College use only)
REQUEST FOR A NEW COURSE
University of Central Oklahoma
Course Subject (Prefix), Number, and Title:
Course
Subject
Recommended
Number
CJ
5XX3
Course Title (maximum of 30 characters)
*Remember when abbreviating names, this is how they will appear on student’s transcripts.
Intro to CJ Statistics
Course Title: (full title of course if longer than 30 characters)
Introduction to Criminal Justice Statistics
For information regarding CIP codes contact your department chair or visit: http://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/ir/program_inventory.asp
CIP
Code:
43.0118
For graduate courses, please attach a syllabus for this course. (See syllabus requirement policy 2.2.)
Course description as it will appear in the appropriate catalog.
Course description only Do not include prerequisites or enrollment restrictions, these should be added under questions 6-12.
(Please use standard American English including full sentences.)
Introduction to Criminal Justice Statistics is designed as an introduction to statistics and
their application in criminal justice research. The focus of the course is to help students
identify and understand how statistics are used to describe data and make inferences about
the relations between variables. Students learn descriptive techniques and statistical
procedures for decision-making.
School of Criminal Justice
Department submitting the proposal
Dr. Jaime Burns
Person to contact with questions
Jburns15@uco.edu
5591
email address
Ext. number
Approved by:
Department Chairperson
Date
College Curriculum Committee Chair
Date
(Please notify department chair when proposal is forwarded to dean.)
College Dean
Date
Academic Affairs Curriculum or Graduate Council Date
(Please notify the department chair when proposal is forwarded to AA.)
Office of Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs Form
May, 2014
Date
Effective term for this new course
(Assigned by the Office of Academic Affairs.)
Functional Review ____________
undergraduate proposals only)
1. Does this course have an undergraduate / graduate counterpart?
X
Yes
No
2. Is this proposal part of a larger submission package including a program change?
X
Yes
No
3. Does this new course affect a teacher preparation program?
(All courses required for any teacher preparation
program must have approval from the Council on Teacher Education (CTE) before approval from AACC or Graduate Council.)
Yes
X No
If yes, send copy of proposal to the Director of Teacher Education, Dr. Bryan Duke.
CTE Approval (Stamp or initial)______________________
4. Has this course been previously taught as a common course (4910 seminar, 4960 institute, etc.)?
Yes
X No
If yes, when was the most recent offering?
5. Does this course affect majors or minors outside the department?
Yes
X No
If yes, provide name(s) of department chair(s) contacted, dates, and results of discussion.
6. Prerequisite courses:
Example 1: MATH 1213 and (MATH 2165 or MATH 2185) and CHEM 1213 Example 3: 8 hours of biology including BIO 1404
Example 2: (ACCT 2113 and 2213) and (MGMT 3013 or ISOM 3613)
None
7. Co-requisite(s):
Which of the above prerequisite courses, if any, may be taken in the same semester as the proposed new
course?
N/A
8. Concurrent enrollment:
N/A
Courses that must be taken the same semester. Example: lab courses.
9. Will this course have enrollment restrictions?
X
Yes
No
If No, go to question 13.
10. Specify which major(s) may or may not take this course.
Specifying a major, excludes all other majors from
enrolling.
May X
Check one:
Major Code:
5631
May not
5660
11. Which of the following student classification(s) may enroll in this course?
Graduate
Graduate
Post Baccalaureate *
Senior
Junior
Sophomore
Freshman
Check all that apply:
X
(2) 19 + hours
X
(1) 0-18 hours
* Graduate level courses are not open to Post Baccalaureate students.
12. Check or list other restrictions for this course.
Admission to Graduate Programs
Admission to Nursing Program
Admission to Teacher Education
Other
Academic Affairs Form
May, 2014
Functional Review ____________
undergraduate proposals only)
13. Course objectives: Objectives should be observable, measurable and include scholarly or creative activities to meet the
course level characteristics. Course objectives should also be in line with the course description. (Please refer to instructional
objectives documents at: http://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-staff/aacc.asp#FAQ/Helpful%20Hints.)
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
1) Demonstrate knowledge of the most important and most frequently used means of data
analysis in the social sciences.
2) Apply inferential statistical analysis.
3) Analyze the proper use of various statistical methods.
Interpret the meaning of inferential statistics
4)
Course Detail Information:
14. Contact Hours (per week)
3
Lecture hours (in class)
Lab hours (also studios)
Other (outside activities)
15. Repeatable course.
1
Number of times this course can be taken for credit.
16. Schedule type: (select one only)
L
Activity P.E. (A)
Lab only (B)
Lecture/Lab (C)
Lecture only (L)
Recitation/Lab (R)
Student Teaching (STU)
Studio Art/Design (XSU)
17. List existing course(s) for which this course will be a prerequisite.
an existing course will likely cause enrollment problems.
Adding a “new course” as a prerequisite to
(Please submit a prerequisite change form for each course for
which this course will serve as a prerequisite.)
N/A
18. What resources, technology or equipment must be acquired to teach this course?
List items, which must
be purchased and estimated cost. (Be specific, e.g., technology software, equipment, computer lab; etc.)
None
19. The UCO Library has the required library resources available for this new course?
No If yes, provide names of Librarian/Faculty Liaisons contacted, dates, and results of discussion.
X Yes
Michele Baker was contacted on 2/26/2016 and confirmed that the library does have
sufficient resources for this course. The sources include databases, e-books, print
books, and government documents- many with remote access.
If no, what additional library resources must be acquired for this new course?
List items which must be
purchased and estimated cost. (Be specific, e.g., books, magazines, journals, etc.)
N/A
Academic Affairs Form
May, 2014
Functional Review ____________
undergraduate proposals only)
20. Names of current faculty qualified to teach this course.
Dr. Elizabeth Maier and Mr. Burle Steelman.
21. Additional faculty (adjunct or full-time) required and specific competencies required to teach this
course:
None
22. How will this course be staffed and equipped? Identify the additional costs associated with this
new course. If no costs, explain why not.
Because this graduate section will be cross-listed with the undergraduate class, no
additional staff or equipment will be needed.
23. Identify the source(s) of funds for any additional costs for the new course.
i.e. internal reallocations,
special fees from students, etc. If you plan to propose special fees be assessed for this course, be aware there is a separate
approval process for special fees.
N/A
24. Projected enrollment for two academic years following approval of new course:
Semester
Fall
Spring
Summer
2017
3
3
2018
3
3
25. Using State Regents’ definition of liberal arts and sciences (quoted below), characterize the
course as follows:
X
Non-liberal arts and sciences
Liberal arts and sciences
“The liberal arts and sciences are defined as those traditional fields of study in the humanities; social and behavioral
sciences; communications; natural and life sciences, mathematics; and the history, literature, and theory of fine arts
(music, art, drama, dance). Courses in these fields whose primary purpose is directed toward specific occupational or
professional objectives, or courses in the arts which rely substantially on studio or performance work are not
considered to be liberal arts and sciences for the purpose of this policy. Courses required for the General Educational
Program are not necessarily synonymous or mutually exclusive with the liberal arts and sciences.” State Regents
Policy and Procedures. Chapter 2, Section 5, “Degree Requirements” part 1, (2). P. II-2-86
26. Please provide a concise, yet comprehensive, statement that explains the reasons for requesting
the new course. Include documentation or assessment information supporting the specific
request (if possible). Indicate the expected source of student enrollment (majors, minors,
programs etc.)
The School of Criminal Justice would like to cross-list this graduate course with the
existing undergraduate Introduction to CJ Statistics course (CJ 4043). Some students in
the Crime and Intelligence Analysis master’s program leave the university with a
master’s degree only to realize that for a crime analyst job, they must have at least 9
hours of statistics courses. Our current program only has 6 hours of statistics courses
built into the curriculum. For those students who need the additional class for
employability, this added course would be a viable option.
Academic Affairs Form
May, 2014
Functional Review ____________
undergraduate proposals only)
27
Which of the six transformative learning tenets does this course incorporate?
(check all that apply or
only those that apply) This question was a directive from the Provost and is used for informational purposes.
Discipline Knowledge
Leadership
Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities
Service Learning and Civic Engagement
Global and Cultural Competencies
Health and Wellness
X
X
X
28. Clearly explain how the characteristics of this course meet or exceed those outlined in Course
Level Characteristics. (Copy and paste table from “Course Level Characteristics” document for the appropriate course level
of proposed course. Document may be found on: http://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/files/aacc/forms/CLCtable4-07.doc .
5000 LEVEL COURSES
Course Level Characteristics
Please describe how this course meets this
requirement.
1. It is assumed that students in these courses
have acquired the ability to use language
effectively, to engage in analytical thought and
creative processes, and to use information and
bibliographic sources with skill.
2. It is assumed that students in these courses
have achieved a significant level of maturity in
the discipline, evidenced by a considerable
background of knowledge.
Students are required to locate and critically
analyze peer-reviewed journal articles that use
statistical methods covered in the course. The
written analyses are to be in APA format.
3. These courses should be more than a mere
extension of undergraduate courses. Rather,
they should be qualitatively different. At a
minimum:
a. Students should be required to undertake
original scholarly/creative activity.
b. Students should assume greater
responsibility for mastering the subject
matter.
c. Close working relationships should exist
between instructors and students.
Academic Affairs Form
May, 2014
The purpose of this course is to provide
graduate level students with additional tools
with which to conduct research and analysis.
Because this is a graduate level course in the
School of Criminal Justice, it is assumed that
students have a substantial amount of
background knowledge in this field.
Students are required to teach one chapter from
the text over one of the following statistical
methods: chi-square, t-tests, ANOVA,
correlation, or regression.
Functional Review ____________
undergraduate proposals only)
University of Central Oklahoma
School of Criminal Justice
Intro to Criminal Justice Statistics
CJ 5xx3
Class times:
Instructor: Burle G. Steelman, M.A.
Office: Suite 115 Communications Bldg.
Office Hours: TR 10:00-12:00, 3:15-5:00,
and by appointment
Phone: (405) 974-5617
Email address:
bsteelman1@uco.edu
TA:
Office: Suite 115 Communications Bldg.
Office Hours:
Phone: (405)974-5617
Email address:
Course Description: Introduction to Criminal Justice Statistics is designed as an introduction to statistics and
their application in criminal justice research. The focus of the course is to help students identify and understand
how statistics are used to describe data and make inferences about the relations between variables. Students will
learn descriptive techniques and statistical procedures for decision-making. Enrollment is open to Criminal
Justice majors only.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
1) Demonstrate knowledge of the most important and most frequently used means of data analysis in the
social sciences.
2) Apply inferential statistical analysis.
3) Analyze the proper use of various statistical methods.
4) Interpret the meaning of inferential statistics.
Transformational Learning Objectives: The University of Central Oklahoma is a learning-centered
organization committed to transformative education through the “Central Six,” which include Discipline
Knowledge; Leadership; Problem Solving (Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities); Service Learning and
Civic Engagement; Global and Cultural Competencies; and Health and Wellness.
This course addresses two of the university’s transformative learning goals: discipline knowledge, problem
solving, and leadership, which are integrally linked in the study of statistics. Competency will be demonstrated
through quizzes, homework, exams, and presentation of a chapter from the text.
Required Course Text
Gau, Jacinta. 2015. Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice. 2nd Ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
ISBN: 9781483378549
Exams: There are four exams scheduled. However, the number of exams may be adjusted based on our ability to
cover the material. Exams are worth 100 points each.
Presentation: Grad students are required to teach one chapter (from Chapters 10 or later) from the textbook over
one of the following statistical methods: chi-square, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, or regression to their
classmates. The presentation is worth 50 points.
Academic Affairs Form
May, 2014
Functional Review ____________
undergraduate proposals only)
Journal Articles: Students will submit a critical analysis of the statistical methods used and outcomes derived in
four (4) peer-reviewed journal articles. Articles are due on the dates listed below and are to address the methods
used in the respective chapters. The analysis will be a minimum of two pages and be in APA format. The analyses
are worth 25 points each.
Homework: Homework will be assigned routinely, and will be due by our next class meeting. Late submissions
are subject to a 10% reduction in points per day past due. Your final points total is equal to the overall
percentage for homework during the semester. Homework is worth 100 points.
Quizzes: We will have quizzes at the beginning of class most class sessions. You will need to bring a calculator
with you to class in order to complete quizzes. Your four lowest quiz scores will be dropped in the final
calculation of points for quizzes. Your final points total is equal to the overall percentage for individual quizzes
during the semester. Quizzes are worth 100 points.
Group Quizzes: Following the administration of a quiz, we will retake that quiz in groups. The quiz is graded
and the group receives a grade for having completed that work equal in weight to that received from the
individual completion of the quiz. Your four lowest group quiz scores will be dropped in the final calculation of
points for group quizzes. Your final points total is equal to the overall percentage for group quizzes during the
semester. Group quizzes are worth 100 points.
The following schedule is tentative and may be adjusted based on the rate at which we complete the material.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Date
Aug18
Aug25
Sept1
Sept8
Sept15
Sept22
Sept29
Oct6
Oct13
Oct20
Oct27
Nov3
Nov10
Nov17
Nov24
Dec1
Final
exam
Dec10
Topic/Readings
Introduction, Ch. 1
Ch. 2 (cont.)
Ch. 3 (cont.)
Ch. 4 (cont.)
Ch. 5 (cont.)
Probability, Ch. 6
Sampling Dist., Ch. 7
Confidence Intervals, Ch.8
Exam 2
Hypothesis Testing, Ch.9
Ch. 10 (cont.) JA 1 due
Ch. 11 (cont.) JA 2 due
Ch. 12 (cont.) JA 3 due
Correlation, Ch. 13
Regression, Ch. 14
Ch. 14 (cont.) JA extra
credit due
5:30 – 7:20 p.m.
Date
Aug20
Aug27
Sept3
Sept10
Sept17
Sept24
Oct1
Oct8
Oct15
Oct22
Oct29
Nov5
Nov12
Nov19
Nov26
Dec3
Topic/Readings
Variables, Ch. 2
Organizing Data, Ch. 3
Central Tendency, Ch. 4
Measures of Dispersion, Ch. 5
Exam 1
Ch. 6 (cont.)
Ch. 7 (cont.)
Ch. 8 (cont.)
No class – Fall break
Chi-Square, Ch. 10
HT w/ Two Means, Ch. 11
HT w/ Three+ Means, Ch. 12
Exam 3
Ch. 13 (cont.) JA 4 due
No class – Thanksgiving break
Ch. 14 (cont.)
I
reserve
the
right to
adjust
this
schedul
e as
needed.
Dates
for
exams
are
based
on
complet
ion of
the
material
listed.
Exams
:
400 points
Presentation
50
Journal Articles
100
Homework:
100
Quizzes:
100
Group quizzes:
100
Total:
850 points
Grades:
782-850 = A
697-781 = B
Academic Affairs Form
May, 2014
Functional Review ____________
undergraduate proposals only)
612-696 = C
527-611 = D
<527 = F
Attendance: As this is an upper level and graduate course it is assumed that students will attend class regularly.
Any student who misses more than 30% of the legal class periods is subject to the grade of “F” regardless of
assignment and test scores.
Make-ups: Quizzes will be given at the beginning of class periods and you will not be able to make up quizzes if
you miss class. Exams will be taken at scheduled times unless arrangements are made with the instructor.
Students who miss exams due to an excused absence (e.g. death in the family or documented illness) will be
allowed to take a make-up exam. If at all possible the student should contact the instructor within 24 hours of the
original exam date.
Inclement weather: In the event of extended inclement weather, I reserve the option of using D2L for quizzes
and/or discussion of assigned materials.
Please refer to the following for the University of Central Oklahoma Academic Conduct policies:
https://www.uco.edu/student-affairs/conduct/files/codeofconduct.pdf
Academic Affairs Form
May, 2014
Functional Review ____________
undergraduate proposals only)