SYLLABUS FOR PSYCHOLOGY OF STALKING
Term: Fall, 2006-2007 (061) (Aug 29-Dec 05, 2006)
Course Number: CRJ 420X
Instructor: Dr. Allen Brown
Office Phone: 219-473-4267
E-mail: abrown@ccsj.edu
Home Phone: 219-513-0877
Office Hours: 6:00-7:00 pm Mon & Tue; 10:00-10:30 am, Mon/Thur; other hours by appointment.
Instructor Background: Personal Injury & Criminal Defense attorney (damn good); former business owner; social worker.
Course Time: Tuesdays 7:00-10:00 pm; Room: 207
Course Description: This course explores stalking from social, psychological, and behavioral perspectives. It covers such topics as threats, offender-victim typologies, cyberstalking, erotomania, stalking and domestic violence, and stalking of public figures.
Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
· Understand the psychology of stalking.
· Understand the legal implications of stalking to the criminal justice system.
· Understand the ethical issues that may arise in this field.
· Understand the theories that apply to stalking.
· Understand the implications of stalking and domestic violence.
· Understand the victims of stalking.
· Become familiar with erotomania, cybercrime, and stalking.
· Become familiar with developmental and social antecedents of stalking.
· Become familiar with threat management of stalking cases.
Textbooks: “The Psychology of Stalking”, J. Reid Meloy, Academic Press, 1998.
Learning Strategies: Group Discussions, Team Projects, Collaborative learning, & Lecturing.
Assessment::
Exams (Tests, Quizzes, Final) 70% of grade
Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 10% of grade
Class presentation and assessment instruments 20% of grade
Grading Scale:
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 homework when due.
3. Take each test on assigned day; generally, no make-ups given.
4. Attend class regularly; participate in class discussions.
Class Policy for Assignments: All homework or 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 Three (3) absences allowed; requests for exceptions MUST be in writing within 1 week of returning to class; given at instructor’s discretion.
Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (Cell phones, Beepers, Pagers, etc.) All devices SHALL be turned off upon entering classroom. Medical or emergency exceptions by instructor approval only prior to class.
Class Dates:
Aug 29 Introduction/Overview ; Ch. 1
Sep 05 Ch. 1 TESTS
12 Ch. 2 & 3 1. Chs. 1-4
2. Chs. 5-8
19 Ch. 3 & 4 3. Chs. 9-12
4. Chs. 13 & 15 (Final)
26 Ch. 4 ; Test 1
Oct 03 Ch. 5 & 6
10 Ch. 6 & 7
17 Ch. 7 & 8 Research/Paper/Project
24 Ch. 8 ; Test 2 Students will be required to do
subject research, a paper, or project.
31 Ch. 9 & 10 Details given in class.
Nov 07 Ch. 10 & 11
14 Ch. 11 & 12
21 Ch. 12 ; Test 3 NOTE: Always bring your
textbook and syllabus!
28 Ch. 13 & 15
Dec 05 Final Exam
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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.
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