SYLLABUS FOR COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONS

 

Term:  Fall, 2005-2006 (051) (Sep 02 – Dec. 09, 2005)                                                          

Course Number: CRJ 472X

Instructor:   Dr. Allen Brown

Office:  507

Office Phone: 219-473-4267

E-mail:  abrown@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: 219-513-0877         

Office Hours:  6:00-6:30 pm; posted.

 

Instructor Background: Personal injury , criminal & civil  attorney (damn good);  Former:  business owner & social worker.

 

Course Time: Fridays 6:30 – 9:30pm  ;  Room  207

 

Course Description: This course examines the role that community based corrections plays in the criminal justice system. It provides students with comprehensive knowledge about procedures, practices, and personnel that serve community based corrections. Comparison is made between several different programs with emphasis on the federal system.

 

Prerequisites: CRJ 100  &  ENG 104.

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

 

·         Understand the state of corrections today; why it is important.

·         Understand pretrial release, diversion, and sentencing .

·         Understand the pre-sentence investigative report.

·         Understand the role of probation officer as it has changed.

·         Understand qualifications of probation officers and initial appointment..

·         Understand probation modification and termination.

·         Understand the various residential intermediate sanctions; boot camp & halfway houses.

·         Understand parole, conditions and revocation.

·         Understand “Special Issues” such as Juvenile Justice, Pardon & Restoration of Rights.

 

Textbooks: "Community-Based Corrections", Cromwell, Alarid,and del Carmen; Thomson Wadsworth, 6th Ed, 2005.

 

Learning Strategies: Group Discussions, Team Projects, Lecturing…etc.

 

Assessment::

 

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes)                                                                80_____% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments           20_____% of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments                               _______% of grade

 

Grading Scale:

A: 94-100  %         A-: 90-93  %        B+:  87-89  %      B: 84-86  %      B-:  80-83  %    C+: 77-79  %

C: 74-76   %         C-: 70-73  %         D+:  67-69  %      D: 64-66  %      D-:  60-63  %    F:  59 %  & below

 

 

 

Student Responsibilities:

                1. Read all assigned materials PRIOR to class.

                2. Submit all class work when due.

                3. Take each test on assigned day; generally, no make-ups given.

                4. Attend class regularly; participate in class discussions.

              5. A paper or research may be required during the semester.

 

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.

 

 

Class Policy on Attendance:  No more than two (2) absences allowed; requests for an exception

              MUST be in writing within one week of returning to school; given at instructor's discretion.

 

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.)  All devices Shall be turned

                         off prior to class start; medical or emergency exceptions by instructor approval only.

 

 

 

Class Dates:                                                                                                      

Sep                02                   Introduction/Overview; ch. 1

 

                        09                   Chs. 1-2- 3

 

                        16                   Chs.  5 & 7                                                    TESTS:

 

                        23                   Ch. 8  ;   test 1                                        1. Chs. 1-2-3-5-7

 

                        30                   Ch.  9                                                       2. Chs. 8-9-10

 

Oct                 07                   Ch. 10 ;  Test 2                                        3. Chs. 11 & 13 ( part take home)

 

                        14   *              Ch. 11                                                       4. Chs.  14-15-16  (final)

 

                        21   *              Ch. 13                                               

 

                        28                   Ch. 13; Test 3

 

Nov                04                   Ch. 14

 

                        11                   Ch. 15 

 

                        18                   Ch. 16

 

                        25                   Thanksgiving Recess                                                             

 

Dec                02                   Review

 

                        09                   Final Exam

 

 

 

 

 

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. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

 

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. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar 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. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

 

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).