San José State University
Department of Justice Studies
JS 10 - Introduction to Justice Studies, Section 2
Spring 2012
Instructor:
Office Location:
Telephone:
Email:
Office Hours:
Class Days/Time:
Classroom:
Jackye McClure, M.S.
MH 521
(408) 807-2062 (text or call - emergencies only please)
jacquelyn.mcclure@sjsu.edu
Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., Monday and
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and by appointment
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
BBC 126
Course Materials
Copies of the course syllabus and all major assignment materials may be found on Desire
to Learn (D2L). Students can access D2L at https://sjsu.2learn.com Please contact
helpdesk@sjsu.edu or 408-924-2377 for questions regarding D2L. Students are
responsible for checking D2L weekly for announcements and assignments.
Course Description
This course is a survey the historical and philosophical development of the criminal
justice system. The course covers description, analysis, and evaluation of the
components of the system: police, courts, and corrections. The course also examines how
“the system” works, the relationship between theory and practice, and individual rights in
a democratic society.
Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
LO1: Provide an introduction of the characteristics, structure, and processes of justice
system operations in the United States.
Satisfaction of this learning objective will be measured through the evaluation of small
group exercises, short-answer essay responses or in-class presentations, individual essays,
and objective examinations.
LO2: Explain criminology, criminal law, criminal statistics, and constitutional criminal
procedure as it relates to practices within the justice system.
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Satisfaction of this learning objective will be measured through the evaluation of small
group exercises, short-answer essay responses or in-class presentations, individual essays,
and objective examinations.
LO3: Describe and discuss the purpose, functions, critical issues, and societal
interactions of the three major components of the justice system, which includes the
police, courts, and corrections.
Satisfaction of this learning objective will be measured through the evaluation of small
group exercises, short-answer essay responses or in-class presentations, and objective
examinations.
E-Mail and E-Mail Guidelines
Students are welcome to email the instructor at any time; however, please adhere to the email guidelines below:
1. The “subject line” must include the course number, students name, and the
specific description of the inquiry or comment (e.g., JS10, Your Name,
assignment question). The instructor will not respond to “no subject” e-mails, or
any e-mail where the student and the course are not identified in the subject line.
You may also want to identify yourself in the body of the e-mail and, if you want
to be called, please include a contact number.
2.
Course assignments are not to be submitted via email. The instructor will identify
those course assignments to be submitted via the D2L “Drop box” and those to be
submitted in class. Assignments submitted via D2L must be sent in one of the
following formats: a Microsoft Word (*.doc or *.docx), or in rich text format
(*.rtf). Always retain a copy of all submitted assignments.
3.
Students are responsible for regularly checking their e-mail and D2L for
announcements and new course related information and materials.
Required Texts/Additional Readings/Other Materials
Textbook: (Available at the Spartan Bookstore; ISBN: 978-1121349261 (paper bound)
or 9780073401515 hardbound)
Masters, R. E., Way, L.B., Gerstenfeld, P.B., Muscat, B.T., Hooper, M., Dussich, J.P.,
…Skrapec, C.A. (2011). CJ: Realities and challenges. New York, NY: McGrawHill.
Internet exercises to supplement text book and Student Study Guides:
Available online at www.mhhe.com/masters1e
[To access materials, click on “Student Edition” located on the left side of the web site
under “Online Learning Center”.]
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Other Materials
Students will need to purchase a total of four (4) scantron for the examinations.
(Form 882-E available at the Spartan Bookstore)
A #2 pencil is required to fill in the scantron.
Library Liaison
Nyle Monday (Nyle.Monday@sjsu.edu)
(408) 808-2041
http://libguides.sjsu.edu/justicestudies
Student Expectations & Classroom Protocol
The college experience brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and
experiences. Please observe the following so that you and others can get the most value
from this course and the college experience:
1. Students are expected to attend all class meetings, arrive on time, stay for the
duration of the class period, complete all readings and assignments in accordance
with the dates on the course schedule and be aware of what materials are needed
for class.
2. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions and all team
activities. This means substantial contributions to the development of the term
project and subsequent class presentation, discussions and media assignments.
3. Students are responsible for all missed notes, materials and announcements due to
absence. Team members should create an e-mail list in order to update each other
on class activities. Please do not e-mail the instructor asking about what was
covered in a missed class.
4. Students are responsible for keeping track of points earned. Points can be
recorded using the form located under “Materials” on courses’ D2L web site.
5. Please be aware that frequently showing up late to class and/or leaving early is a
disruption, and a violation of the student code of conduct.
6. The reading of newspapers or non-related class materials, text messaging, emailing, game playing, shopping, web browsing, sending of pictures / video or
any other type of non-class activity on your laptop, netbook, i-pad, cell phone, or
any other type of devise designed to communicate with anyone outside of this
class during class time is absolutely forbidden. Please turn off all electronic
devices not used for note taking when class begins.
7. If you must make or take a cell phone call during class time, please leave the
classroom until the call is completed.
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Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about
add/drops, academic renewal, etc. Information on add/drops are available at
http://www.sjsu.edu/registrar/calendar/ Information about late drop is
available at http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/latedrops/ Students should be
aware of the current deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes.
The last day to drop courses without an entry on students’ permanent record is Monday
February 6, 2012.
Assignments and Grading Policy
Examinations: There will be four (4) examinations. The exams are not comprehensive.
However, the final examination will include questions that relate to the entire criminal
justice system as it has been covered throughout the semester.
Each examination will cover the assigned reading from the text, lecture, team discussion
topics, DVD’s assigned for outside of class viewing and any media used in class.
The format for the examinations will be multiple-choice, matching, true/false, fill-in the
blanks and short essay response questions. Refer to the course schedule for examination
dates.
Pop Quizzes will be T/F, multiple-choice. Quizzes will be unannounced and will precede
the introduction of each new chapter covered in class lecture. Students are expected to
keep up with assigned readings in preparation for class and, consequently, the pop quiz.
Make up exams will be essay style and should be made up as soon as possible after the
exam. You may only make up one exam; arrange make-up prior to the scheduled exam.
Pop quizzes cannot be made up.
Class Participation is encouraged and expected. You will be evaluated based upon your
contributions in class and to your team. The instructor reserves the right to increase the
final grade based on outstanding student contributions throughout the semester.
Team work will occur throughout the semester to include assigned topics and case
studies for in-class discussions and media assignments.
Written Assignments:
1. Introduction Paper Each student will write a short ½ to ¾ page paper
introducing them self. In this paper, tell me a little bit about yourself, why you
are taking JS10, what you hope to do upon graduation. The Introduction Paper
should be typed, singled-spaced. It is to be stapled to the student questionnaire
and the signed syllabus acknowledgment available on the D2L website.
2. Media Reports All media worksheets are located on the D2L website. Download
and print the worksheets associated with the assigned DVD’s prior to viewing.
All of the DVD’s associated to this course are on reserve at the SJSU Instructional
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Resource Center (IRC). Several of the DVD’s are assigned to be viewed outside
of class time and several are to be viewed in class. Check the class schedule to
identify the dates and titles of the videos shown in class, as well as the titles and
due dates for the reports of the videos to be viewed outside of class time. If a
student is absent on a day an assigned DVD is shown in class, it must be viewed
at the IRC in a timely manner in order to complete the assignment. For the
location of the IRC, click on the following link http://www.sjsu.edu/map/
Completed worksheets will be due at various times throughout the semester.
Consult the course syllabus for specific due dates.
3. Team In-Class Exercises include completion of media worksheets for those
videos shown in class, and discussion of case-studies. Teams will be expected to
present their conclusions of the case studies in class.
4. Field observation and report must be done according to format provided. Go to
the courses’ D2L website to view guidelines and sample write-ups. The report
must be typed, double-spaced, well written and should be 3-4 pages long, and be
based upon a 4-6 hour ride-along or court observation. Grammar, punctuation,
and spelling count – please proofread before submitting the report. Refer to the
class schedule regarding the due date of the written field observation report.
Evaluation
Final grades will be based on the overall percentage of the total number of points
received on the 4 examinations, pop quizzes, written assignments, media reviews and
team in-class exercises.
Letter Grades
Percentage points will be distributed as follows:
100 – 94% = A
88 – 86% = B+
78 – 76% = C+
68 – 66% = D+
93 - 89% = A85 - 83% = B
75 - 73% = C
65 - 60% = D
82 - 79% = B72 - 69% = C59 - 56% = D-
55% and below = F
Extra Credit
It is expected that you will earn your grade in JS10 by coming to class regularly, taking
careful notes, keeping up with the reading, participating in class discussions and team
work, completing the out-of-class exercises and assignments and studying for the exams.
However, there may be additional opportunities to earn extra credit during the course of the
semester as events occur that are pertinent to this course. Such opportunities will be announced
by the instructor.
On-Campus Student Resources
SJSU Writing Center
The Writing Center in Clark Hall 126 offers tutoring services to San Jose State students
in all courses. Writing Specialists assist in all areas of the writing process, including
grammar, organization, paragraph development, coherence, syntax, and documentation
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styles. For more information, visit the Writing Center website at
http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter or call 924-2308.
The Student Success Center in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts (CASA)
provides advising for undergraduate students majoring or wanting to major in programs
offered in CASA Departments and Schools. The Center provides general education
advising, help with changing majors, academic policy related questions, meeting with
peer advisors, and/or attending various regularly scheduled presentations and workshops.
It also provides a place to study and laptops available for check out. Location:
MacQuarrie Hall (MH) 533 web-site http://www.sjsu.edu/casa/ssc/ Students can drop in,
call (942-2910) or e-mail sjsustudentsuccess@gmail.com for an appointment.
Learning Assistance Resource Center
The Learning Assistance Resource Center (LARC) is located in Room 600 in the Student
Services Center. It is designed to assist students in the development of their full academic
potential and to inspire them to become independent learners. The Center's tutors are
trained and nationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association
(CRLA). They provide content-based tutoring in many lower division courses (some
upper division) as well as writing and study skills assistance. Small group, individual, and
drop-in tutoring are available. Please visit the LARC website for more information
(http://www.sjsu.edu/larc/).
Student Technology Resources
Computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center located on
the 1st floor of Clark Hall and on the 2nd floor of the Student Union. Additional computer
labs may be available in your department/college. Computers are also available in the
Martin Luther King Library. A wide variety of audio-visual equipment is available for
student checkout from Media Services located in IRC 112. These items include digital
and VHS camcorders, VHS and Beta video players, 16 mm, slide, overhead, DVD, CD,
and audiotape players, sound systems, wireless microphones, projection screens and
monitors.
University Policies
Academic Integrity
Students should know the University’s Academic Integrity Policy availabe at:
http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf. Your
own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University and
the University’s integrity policy, require you to be honest in all your academic course work.
Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and
Ethical Development. The website for Student Conduct and Ethical Development is available at
http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html
Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism
(presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another person’s ideas without giving
proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all
assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified. If you
would like to include in your assignment any material you have submitted, or plan to submit for
another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic Policy F06-1 requires approval of instructors.
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Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make
special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with
me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that
students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the DRC (Disability
Resource Center) to establish a record of their disability.
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