KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name
CRJU 7707 / MSCJ
Department
Sociology and Criminal Justice
Degree Title (if applicable) N/A
Proposed Effective Date Fall 2011
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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.
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
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Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number __CRJU 7707____________________
Course Title Strategic Planning in Criminal Justice _
Credit Hours 3-0-3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSCJ Program or permission of the MSCJ Program Director.
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This course examines the interrelationship of the three components of the American criminal
justice system and the manner in which each component operates within the larger political
system. Goal-setting, problem-solving, planning and designing the program/policy are examined
in the context of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The course also discusses future
trends in criminal justice.
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
15 credit hours of electives consist of 5 (five) courses concentrated in two areas:
Comparative/International Perspectives and Criminal Justice Policy. CRJU 7707
is one of the five electives that emphasizes the latter which enhances students’
knowledge and skills in criminal justice administration and leadership.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: Sutham Cheurprakobkit
Texts:
1) Criminal Justice Policy and Planning. (2004). Second Edition. Wayne N. Welsh &
Philip W. Harris. Anderson Publishing. ISBN 1-58360-560-6
2) Program Planning and Evaluation for the Public Manager. (2004). Third Edition. Ronald
D. Sylvia & Kathleen M. Sylvia. Waveland Press, Inc. ISBN 1-57766-341-1
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1) Recognize the complexity of strategic planning approaches and organization analysis
2) Describe and discuss scientific techniques for analyzing criminal justice problems
3) Demonstrate the ability to develop new programs and policies to address criminal justice related
issues, as well as logically criticizing existing criminal justice interventions
Instructional Method
Student learning occurs through a variety of teaching techniques, including
lectures, guest speakers, PowerPoint presentations, class discussions, group
discussions, and use of educational videos. 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 midterm exam (50 points), final exam (50 points), journal
review (50 points) and research paper (50 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
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
Amount
New Journals
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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
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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 7707 (Strategic Planning for Criminal Justice)
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: This course examines the interrelationship of the three components of the
American criminal justice system and the manner in which each component operates within the larger
political system. Goal-setting, problem-solving, planning and designing the program/policy are examined
in the context of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The course also discusses future trends in
criminal justice.
Course Objectives: At the end of this course, each student should be able to:
1) Recognize the complexity of strategic planning approaches and organization analysis
2) Describe and discuss scientific techniques for analyzing criminal justice problems
3) Demonstrate the ability to develop new programs and policies to address criminal justice related
issues, as well as logically criticizing existing criminal justice interventions
Required Texts:
1) Criminal Justice Policy and Planning. (2004). Second Edition. Wayne N. Welsh & Philip W.
Harris. Anderson Publishing. ISBN 1-58360-560-6
2) Program Planning and Evaluation for the Public Manager. (2004). Third Edition. Ronald D.
Sylvia & Kathleen M. Sylvia. Waveland Press, Inc. ISBN 1-57766-341-1
There will be supplemental articles assigned for reading.
Grading Policy: Grade distribution will be based on the following:
Journal review
50
points
Midterm Exam
50
points
Final Exam
50
points
Research Paper
50
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
Journal Review: You will review your select criminal justice policy related article. Using Welsh
and Harris’s Chapter 1 (the Problem Analysis Section) as your guide, this paper will analyze the
problem(s) that led to the development of the policy or program. It will also discuss relevant planning
concepts (e.g., planned change, and policy vs. program) applicable to criminal justice contexts. Your
review will be 4-5 pages in length (1-2 pages for the summary of the article; 1-2 pages for the application
of the concept of problem analysis; and 1 page for conclusion and discussion). The paper will use the
Times New Roman font size 12 and be double-spaced with one inch margin on all sides. To strengthen
the quality of the paper, you should apply additional information from other refereed articles. The paper
must conform to the APA writing style.
Research Paper: You will be given a scenario that requires you to explain and discuss the 5-6
steps of policy planning. Examples of the scenario can include a plan to enhance public safety in
a city, a plan to improve personal safety of prison staff, a plan to enhance service efficiency of a
police department, or a plan to increase the overall job performance of a police department. The
paper will be 7-8 pages in length. It will use the Times New Roman font size 12 and be double-spaced
with one inch margin on all sides. To strengthen the quality of the paper, you should apply additional
information from other refereed articles. The paper must conform to the APA writing style.
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
Topics
Readings
Week 1
Introduction
System concepts
Chapter 1 W & H
Chapter 1 S & S
Week 2
Week 3
Planning: The often-ignored function
Step 1: Analyzing the problem
Library Tour
Step 2: Setting goals and objectives
Group discussion and case study exercise
Step 3: Designing the program and policy
Synthesis of system theory and planning technologies
Midterm Exam
Step 4: Developing an action plan
Group discussion and case study exercise
Step 5: Developing a plan for monitoring program
Monitoring and improving internal processes
Group discussion and case study exercise
Step 6: Developing a plan for evaluating
Group discussion and case study exercise
Step 7: Initiating the program or policy plan
Group discussion and case study exercise
Final Exam
Chapter 2 S & S
Chapter 2 W & H
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
Chapter 3 W & H
Handouts
Chapter 4 W & H
Chapter 3 S & S
Chapter 5 W & H
Handouts
Chapter 6 W & H
Chapter 5 S & S
Handouts
Chapter 7 W & H
Handouts
Chapter 8 W & H
Handouts