SYLLABUS: Introduction to Forensic Psychology

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Term:  Summer 2005 (04-3) Session 1

Course Number: 08-325X Criminal Justice

                             22-325X Psychology

Instructor:   Patrick G. Ellis

Office:  R 526

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 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: Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Bartol & Bartol

ISBN 0-7619-2606-2

 

Learning Strategies: Weekly lectures w/open discussion, handouts of current resources and Web site links for related topics.

 

 

 

 

Assessment::

Tests  ---                                                                                  60%

Class participation: Q/A, attendance, assignments ---    20%

End Term Exam                                                                        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:

Grade

Points

A

100-92

A-

91-90

B+

89-88

B

87-82

B-

81-80

C+

79-78

C

77-72

C-

71-70

D+

69-68

D

67-62

D-

61-60

F

59 and below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:               

Class Dates:      

Topics/Assignments:

May 09, 2005

Introduction –Syllabus review –

Chapter 1

Forensic Psychology pp.1-28

 

May 16

Chapter 2- Police Psychology pp. 31-

Chapter 3 – Investigative Psychology p-96

May 23

Chapter 4 – The Development of Habitual Criminal Behavior p 101-

Chapter 5 – Psychology of Violence and Intimidation p. 130

Chapter 6 Psychology of Sexual Assault p -183                 

May 30

No Class – Memorial Day

June 6

TEST 1

Chapters 1-6

June 13

Chapter 7 – Victims of Crime p.189-

Chapter 8 – Family Violence p-244

June 20

Chapter 9 – Consulting and Testifying pp. 247-

Chapter 10 – W/ Criminal Courts

Chapter 11 – W/ Civil Courts332

June 27

TEST 2

Chapters 7-11

July 4

No class – Independence Day

July 11

Chapter 12 – Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings pp – 337-373

July 18

Chapter 13 – Juvenile Corrections pp. 375-493

July 25

End Term Exam

 

 


 

 

Class Participation:  20% of grade.  Students are expected to participate in discussion with input or questions in response to reading assignments for lecture.

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance 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.

 

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an 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 sources/Databases.

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from 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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