KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002) Course Number/Program Name CRJU 7703 / MSCJ Department Sociology and Criminal Justice Degree Title (if applicable) N/A Proposed Effective Date Fall 2011 Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections: X New Course Proposal Course Title Change Course Number Change Course Credit Change Course Prerequisite Change Course Description Change Sections to be Completed II, III, IV, V, VII I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III Notes: If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a new number should be proposed. A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the program. Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form. Submitted by: Faculty Member Approved _____ Date Not Approved Department Curriculum Committee Date Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Not Approved Department Chair Date School Curriculum Committee Date School Dean Date GPCC Chair Date Dean, Graduate College Date Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Vice President for Academic Affairs Date Approved Not Approved President Date KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE I. Current Information (Fill in for changes) Page Number in Current Catalog Course Prefix and Number Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisites Description (or Current Degree Requirements) II. Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses) Course Prefix and Number __CRJU 7703____________________ Course Title ____Advanced Law Enforcement___________ Credit Hours 3-0-3 Prerequisite: Admission to the MSCJ Program or permission of the MSCJ Program Director. Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements) A variety of significant issues in modern American law enforcement is addressed in this course, including policing in a diverse and technologically advanced society, the law enforcement subculture, problems and challenges for law enforcement administrators, the role of private security in complementing government law enforcement efforts, and ethical dilemmas facing law enforcement officers throughout the organizational hierarchy. III. Justification Students enrolled in the Masters’ degree program in Criminal Justice must complete 18 credit hours of required core courses and 15 hours of electives. The required 18 credit hours consist of 6 (six) courses that are recommended by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). CRJU 7703 is one of the six courses that reflects the ACJS content area of Law Enforcement. IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only) Instructor: Sutham Cheurprakobkit Texts: Police and Community: Concepts and Cases, Purpura, Allyn & Bacon Publishers, 2001. The New World of Police Accountability, Walker, Sage Publications, 2005. Objectives: student should be able to: 1) compare and evaluate various law enforcement issues from the perspective of law enforcement managers and directors. 2) assess the role of law enforcement as an integral part of the community served. 3) evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external controls on law enforcement policies and practices. 4) demonstrate an understanding of the increasing role of private, for-profit agencies in providing protective and investigative services, and the impact of this phenomenon on public law enforcement. Instructional Method Student learning occurs through a variety of teaching techniques, including lectures, PowerPoint presentations, case study, class discussions, small group discussions, and use of scenarios. Since this is a graduate level course, more class time will be devoted to more student-student and/or student-instructor interaction to better enrich the student learning experience. Method of Evaluation Final grade will be based on mid-term exam (60 points), comprehensive final exam (80 points), and research paper (60 points), a total of 200 points. The final grading scale below will be applied: A = 90%-100% or 179-200 points B = 80%-89% or 159-178 points C = 70%-79% or 139-158 points D = 60%-69% or 119-138 points F = less than 60% or 118 or fewer points V. Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only) Resource Amount Faculty Other Personnel Equipment Supplies Travel New Books New Journals Other (Specify) TOTAL Funding Required Beyond Normal Departmental Growth VI. COURSE MASTER FORM This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President. The form is required for all new courses. DISCIPLINE COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL (Note: Limit 16 spaces) CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS Approval, Effective Term Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U) If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites APPROVED: ________________________________________________ Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __ VII Attach Syllabus Course Syllabus CRJU 7703 (Advanced Law Enforcement) Instructor: Sutham Cheurprakobkit Office: SO 4064 Phone: (770) 420-4734 Email: scheurpr@kennesaw.edu Prerequisite: Admission to the MSCJ Program or permission of the MSCJ Program Director. Course description: A variety of significant issues in modern American law enforcement is addressed in this course, including policing in a diverse and technologically advanced society, the law enforcement subculture, problems and challenges for law enforcement administrators, the role of private security in complementing government law enforcement efforts, and ethical dilemmas facing law enforcement officers throughout the organizational hierarchy. Course Objectives: At the end of this course, each student should be able to: 1) compare and evaluate various law enforcement issues from the perspective of law enforcement managers and directors. 2) assess the role of law enforcement as an integral part of the community served. 3) evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external controls on law enforcement policies and practices. 4) demonstrate an understanding of the increasing role of private, for-profit agencies in providing protective and investigative services, and the impact of this phenomenon on public law enforcement. Required Texts: Police and Community: Concepts and Cases, Purpura, Allyn & Bacon Publishers, 2001. The New World of Police Accountability, Walker, Sage Publications, 2005. There will be supplemental articles assigned for reading. Grading Policy: Grade distribution will be based on the following: Mid-Term Exam 60 points Final Exam 60 points Research Paper 80 points Total 200 points The final grading scale below will be applied: A = 90%-100% or 179-200 points B = 80%-89% or 159-178 points C = 70%-79% or 139-158 points D = 60%-69% or 119-138 points F = less than 60% or 118 or fewer points Research Paper: The paper will consist of an evaluation of a specific law enforcement program or practice. More information about this assignment will be given in class. Class Attendance and Participation: KSU expects students to attend course lectures on a regular basis. Successful learning and understanding of the class materials require class attendance and active participation in classroom discussions. Note taking in the class is recommended since all readings from the text, handouts, and videos are subject to inclusion on exams. Students will be penalized 10 points on the final grade for every class missed. Academic Integrity Statement: Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University ’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/ intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct ’s minimum one semester suspension requirement. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: KSU provides program accessibility and reasonable accommodations for students defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to help disabled students with their academic work. In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office of Disabled Student Support Services (located on the second floor of the Student Center) and arrange an individual assistance plan. Writing Center: KSU also offers a free service to all students with the goals of not only helping students write better papers, but also making the students become better writers. I encourage you to visit their office in the Humanities Building (Room 242) and talk to their personnel about your writing assignments. You can also go to their website at http://www.kennesaw.edu/english/WritingCenter/ and click on the “Make an Appointment” link. Incompletes: According to the KSU catalog regarding an “incomplete grade (I), a grade of incomplete “will be awarded only when the student has done satisfactory work up to the last two weeks of the semester, but for nonacademic reasons beyond his/her control is unable to meet the full requirements of the course.” Make-Up Exam Policy: Each student is expected to take all the exams on the scheduled dates. Students with a valid excuse (and hopefully with prior approval from the instructor) for missing a scheduled exam may make up one test. Make-up exams will be given at the end of the semester and may consist entirely of essay questions. Students can make up one exam only. Reading Assignments Classroom presentations by the instructor will go beyond the scope of the reading assignments. It will be assumed that students know the concepts and terms presented in the reading materials. Do not assume that all of the materials in the text will be presented in the classroom. Dates Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Topics History of Policing Government & Community Law enforcement as a component of the CJ system Crime control strategies The police subculture Human relations and diversity “Selling” law enforcement Mid-term Exam Community relations Community policing Effectiveness and perceptions Internal and external controls Accountability continued Public/private interface Paper Due Present and future challenges Final Exam Readings Purpura, Chapter 1 Purpura, Chapter 2 Purpura, Chapter 3 Purpura, Chapter 4 Purpura, Chapter 6 Purpura, Chapters 7 & 8 Purpura, Chapter 9 Purpura, Chapter 10 Purpura, Chapter 11 Purpura, Chapter 12 Purpura, Chapter 5 Walker text Walker Assigned readings Purpura, Chapter 13