Criminology
CJ 102
Kaplan University
Susan Wind
Overview of Seminar
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Introductions
Overview of Course
Overview of Expectations/Policies
Overview of Assignments
Navigating the Classroom
Questions?
Next week’s tasks/assignments
Welcome!
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Susan Wind
MS Criminal Justice
Background
Hobbies
Overview of Course
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Describe the evolution of criminological theory.
Identify the major theories of crime causation.
Discuss the implications of criminological theories
within the context of social policy.
Explain the relationship of criminology to criminal
justice.
Identify major crime trends and patterns in the
United States.
Identify the ethical issues within the field of
Criminology.
Expectations
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Complete all work on time!
Work is due Tuesday (midnight) for each
Unit
Follow APA formatting/guidelines
Discussion Questions, Seminar, Quizzes,
Analysis Essay, PowerPoint Project
Participate!
Weekly Discussion Questions
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Complete the question – use your own
thoughts/ideas and incorporate references
to support your points (1 paragraph at
least)
Participation
Analysis Essays
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Format all essays
Use apa formatting (intext citations, title
page, reference page, proper fonts, etc.)
Use both – references and your thoughts
incorporated in this essay!
Final Project
Select at least two theories from two separate units within the course (for
example, one theory from the unit discussing the Choice theories, and one theory
from the unit discussing the Trait theories. DO NOT select theories from the same
unit of study, i.e., two theories from the Choice theories).
Construct a PowerPoint Presentation, with a minimum of six slides (excluding the
title slide and References slide), that meets the following criteria:
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Describe the basic elements of each theory, including what the theory considers to be the
major factors that cause crime
Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between these two theoretical
perspectives.
Describe any improvements that are needed to enhance each theory. (For example, you
might discuss the belief that certain research designs are needed in order to generate
necessary information in criminological inquiry; or the belief that new theories are needed
altogether; or the belief that components of certain theories should be integrated or
combined to form a ‘new and improved’ theory; or finally, you may believe that new
questions need to be asked regarding the causation of crime.)
Quizzes
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Review all materials (readings) before
taking your weekly quizzes.
Seminars
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Seminars our scheduled for Sunday –
9:00pm EST
If you miss a seminar, you can write an
essay in lieu of this (see seminar link for
topic details)
Participation is required for full credit in the
seminars!
Syllabus
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Review syllabus
All policies and assignments are outlined
Instructor’s Contact Information
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Susan Wind
Swind@kaplan.edu
Sewind2@bellsouth.net
(954) 956-7038 (cell)
Navigating the Classroom
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Announcements
Drop Box
DOC SHARING
Units
Attachments
What is due by Tuesday?
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Quiz
Discussion Question
Seminar
Any questions?