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SYLLABUS: Introduction to Forensic
Psychology
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Term: Summer 2006 (05-3)
Course Number: 08-325X
Criminal Justice
24-325X 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,
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. Private Investigator: State of
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: Eng 101, Psych. 101
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:
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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 08, 2006 Section 1 pp
1-28 |
Introduction
–Syllabus review – Chapter 1 Forensic
Psychology |
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May 15 Section 2 pp.
31-96 Police and
Investigative Psychology |
Chapter 2-
Police Psychology Chapter 3 –
Investigative Psychology |
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May 23 Section 3 pp.
99-183 Criminal Psychology |
Chapter 4 –
The Development of Habitual Criminal Behavior Chapter 5 –
Psychology of Violence and Intimidation Chapter 6
Psychology of Sexual Assault
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May 29 |
No Class –
Memorial Day |
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June 5, 2006 |
TEST 1 Chapters 1-6 |
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June 12 Section 4
pp.189-212 Victimology
and Victim Services |
Chapter 7 –
Victims of Crime Film |
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June 19 Section 4 pp.
213-244 Victim
Services Section 5 pp
247-276 Psychology
and the Courts |
Chapter 8
Family Violence Chapter 9:
Consulting and Testifying |
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June 26 Section 5
Psych. And Courts pp 276-332 |
Chapter 10:
w/Criminal Courts
Chapter 11: w/Civil Courts Review |
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July 3 |
Test 2 Chapters 7-11 |
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July 10 Section 6 pp
335-373 Correctional
Psychology |
Chapter 12 –
Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings |
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July 17 Section 6
Correctional |
Chapter 13 –
Juvenile Corrections pp. 375-493 |
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July 24 |
End Term Exam |
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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.
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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:
Citation
Guidelines:
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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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