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SYLLABUS: Forensic
Psychology and the Legal System
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Term: Summer 2004 (03-3) Session 1
Course Number: 08-496X
Criminal Justice
22-496 X Psychology
Instructor: Patrick G. Ellis
Office: R 228
Office Phone: 219-545-2280
E-mail: pge7750@sbcglobal.net
Home Phone:
219-845-1209
Office
Hours: ½ before class in classroom
Instructor
Background: B.S. in Criminal Justice, Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Master’s Degree
in Public Affairs, Indiana University NW: concentrations in Public Management and
Criminal Justice. Former Chief
Probation Officer Hammond City Court, Bailiff Superior Court Rm. 1 Judge Dywan,
Deputy Sheriff Court Security Officer Lake County Sheriff’s Department.
Course Time:
Monday 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Course
Description: Course applies psychological knowledge to the criminal
justice system. The socio-legal
components of the civil law and the court system that may provide influential
knowledge to both criminal and civil law cases and the therapeutic
interventions performed in our environment will be investigated.
Prerequisites:
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in
this course will: Students from this class will have an understanding of
the psychological methods that psychologists and psychiatrist apply using human
behavior, motivation, and pathology to assess criminals and understand the
applications to Criminal Investigations, the Court System, and Corrections.
Textbooks: Psychology and the Legal System by: Wrightman, Green, Nietzel, and Fortune
5th Edition, Publisher: Wadsworth
ISBN:
0-534-36544-2 (hard)
Learning
Strategies: Weekly lectures w/open discussion, handouts of current
resources and Web site links for related topics.
Assessment::
Mid Term --- 50%
Class participation: Q/A, attendance, assignments --- 30%
Final:
presentation 20%
Class Policy
for Assignments: All homework & assignments are to be
submitted when due; late work will be downgraded; and after one week, late work
will not be accepted.
Grading Scale:
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Grade |
Points |
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A |
100-92 |
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A- |
91-90 |
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B+ |
89-88 |
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B |
87-82 |
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B- |
81-80 |
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C+ |
79-78 |
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C |
77-72 |
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C- |
71-70 |
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D+ |
69-68 |
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D |
67-62 |
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D- |
61-60 |
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F |
59 and below |
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Class Policy on
Attendance: Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Emergencies or other circumstances may be
unavoidable that the student to be excused for reason. Please report all absences at the numbers
listed prior to scheduled class
Class Policy on
Electronic Devices:
(Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.) All
devices SHALL be turned off prior to start of class; medical or emergency
exceptions by instructor approval only.
Course Outline:
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Class Dates: |
Topics/Assignments: |
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May 10, 2004 |
Introduction
– overview –Chapter 1 Psychology
and the Law |
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May 17 |
Chapter 2-
Psychologist and the Legal system Chapter 3 –
Legality, Morality, and Justice |
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May 24 |
Chapter 4 –
The Legal system and its Players Chapter 5 –
Theories of Crime |
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May 31 |
No Class –
Memorial Day |
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June 7 |
Chapter 6 –
The Police and the Criminal Justice System Chapter 7 –
Crime Investigation: Witnesses |
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June 14 |
Chapter 8 – I.D.
and Evaluation of Criminal Suspects Chapter 9 –
The Rights of Victims and the Rights of the
Accused |
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June 21 |
Mid Term:
Fill-in, Short Essay |
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June 28 |
Chapter 10 –
Between Trial and Arrest Guest
Lecturer: Attorney Mike Bosch |
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July 5 |
Chapter 11 –
Forensic Assessment: Competence and Insanity – Criminal Chapter 12 –
Assessment: Civil cases |
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July 12 |
Chapter 13 –
The Trial Process Chapter 14 –
Jury Trial 1 |
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July 19 |
Chapter 15 –
Jury Trail II Chapter 16 –
Psychology of Victims |
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July 26 |
Chapter 17
–Punishment and Sentencing Review Final and
dismissal |
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Class
Participation: 30% of grade. Students are expected to participate in
discussion with input or questions in response to reading assignments for
lecture.
Center for
Academic Excellence:
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is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for
Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has
experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who
are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better.
Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
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Plagiarism:
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instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student
has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the
instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial
review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal
from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the
section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.
Please note:
Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and
may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic
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Guidelines:
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Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
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Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written
request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).
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