Syllabus for - ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Term: June/July, 2006 (40)
Course Number: LEM 314 - Ethics In Criminal Justice
Instructor: Ernest M. Hernandez
Office: IIT Campus
Office Phone: (Cell Phone) (773) 458-4771.
E-mail: erniehernandez@sbcglobal.net
Course Dates: Monday Mornings, June 12, 19, 26, & July 10, and 17, 2006
Course Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (IIT Campus)
Course Dates: Monday Evenings, Jun 12, 19, 26, & July 10, and 17, 2006
Course Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Chicago Police Training Division – 1300 W. Jackson Blvd.
Instructor Background: Mr. Hernandez was awarded a B.A. in Criminal Justice at Lewis University and a MPA Degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has taught various subjects at the CPD Training Division and was employed by that Department for 35 years. He formerly served the Chicago Police Department as a Deputy Chief in the Detective Division, an Assistant Deputy Superintendent, Deputy Chief of Patrol, Detective Division Commander, and Patrol Division Commander.
Course Description: The course defines the responsibilities of police officers and the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by law enforcement officials. The class will enable the student to think critically and constructively on pressing issues in our contemporary society, and to challenge his/her own personal beliefs and the social context from which these beliefs occur.
Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
· Develop critical thinking skills that are fundamental in solving ethical dilemmas as they occur within the criminal justice system.
· Demonstrate and practice the basic principles of ethical considerations required to confront decisions involving discretion, force, and due process required of people making enlightened moral judgments.
· Be able, as criminal justice professionals, to recognize the ethical consequences of various actions, and, the moral principles involved as they apply to leadership skills.
· Understand how to apply the major ethical systems to ethical dilemmas.
Textbooks:
Ethics in Crime and Justice, Joycelyn M. Pollock, Fourth Edition, (Dilemmas & Decisions) West/Wadsworth
Learning Strategies: Group Discussions, Individual Projects (Papers), Collaborative Learning, and Student Presentations
Assessment:
Exams (Quiz) __25___% of grade
Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments __15___% of grade
Individual Projects (Papers) and Student Presentations __60___% of grade
Paper #1 & Presentation 20 points possible
Paper #2 & Presentation 20 points possible
Paper #3 & Presentation 20 points possible
Final Quiz 25 points possible
Participation & Attendance 15 points possible
Class Policy for Assignments: Written assignments must be completed and delivered to the Instructor on the due date. Should a student fail to complete and deliver an assignment in a timely manner, the grade may be lowered. More information concerning the written assignments will be forthcoming.
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: It is a serious matter when a student misses even one session due to the accelerated format of the program. If the student misses more than one session, the student is required to withdraw form the module by contacting the Academic Advisor and their instructor.
Class Policy on Electronic Devices: All electronic devices (Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.) will be turned off/silent mode during the class period.
Class Dates: Topics/Assignments:
Week One – 6/12 Overview of class requirements.
Discussion and ideas regarding
ethical and moral behavior
Week Two – 6/19 Discussion of Chapters 1, 2, & 3.
Presentation and submission of
Paper #1.
Week Three – 6/26 Discussion of Chapters 4, 5, 6, &
7. Presentation and submission
of Paper #2.
Week Four – 7/10 Discussion of Chapter 14.
Presentation and submission of
Paper #3.
Class Participation: Class participation is vital to the learning process. Students will be prepared to discuss the assigned material. Class participation may affect the student’s final grade.
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: Please see the Degree Completion Program’s Student Handbook for withdrawal policy. All withdrawals are completed through the Degree Completion Academic Advisor’s office.
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