SYLLABUS FOR ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Term: Spring, 2006, Spring 052

Course Number: CRJ400

Instructor Michael W. Bosch

Office: (219) 844-3020

E-mail: mbosch@netnitco.net

Office Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (By arrangement)

Instructor

Background: Attorney at Law

B.A. Political Science, Calumet College of St. Joseph

J.D. Chicago Kent College of Law

Course Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday

Course Description:

This course will examine the responsibilities of police officers and other law enforcement professionals and the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by law enforcement officials.

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the student to think critically and constructively on pressing issues in our contemporary society and those particularly faced by law enforcement professionals and to challenge his/her own personal beliefs and the social context from which these beliefs occur.

Textbook:

Ethics in Crime and Justice by Joycelyn Polleck

Learning Strategies:

Short lectures will be followed by group discussions employing the Socratic method of teaching.

Assessment:

Exams 80%

Class Participation: 20%

Class Policy on Attendance:

It is the student’s responsibility to attend class meetings and to acquire the necessary assignments. Attendance will be taken according to federal guidelines reported for financial aid purposes only.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices:

Classroom Schedule:

January 12, 2006 Overview

January 19, 2006 Chapter 1

January 26, 2006 Chapter 2

February 2, 2006 Chapter 3

February 9, 2006 Test

February 16, 2006 Chapter 4

February 23, 2006 Chapter 5

March 2, 2006 Chapter 6

March 9, 2006 Chapter 7

March 16, 2006 Chapter 8

March 23, 2006 Chapter 9

March 30, 2006 Chapter 10

April 6, 2006 Chapter 11

April 13, 2006 Review

April 20, 2006 Final Exam

Class Participation:

Class participation will be worth up to 20% of the grade. The bulk of the class time will be spent in group discussions using the Socratic method of teaching.

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 received 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 with 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).

School Closing Information:

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