SYLLABUS FOR INTERNSHIP/FIELD INSTRUCTION
Term: Fall, 2006-2007 (061) (Aug 28-Dec 08, 2006)
Course Number: CRJ 495
Instructor: Dr. Allen Brown
Office Phone: 219-473-4267
E-mail: abrown@ccsj.edu
Home Phone: 219-513-0877
Office Hours: 5:00-7:00 pm, Mon ; 5:00-6:30 pm, Fri; 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: Arranged ; Minimum of 30-50 clock hours of participation. MUST SEE Professor Brown ASAP : First week of classes !!
Course Description: A field experience in one of the various federal, state, or local law enforcement or criminal justice agencies; hands-on experience with supervision from the agency; monitored by the instructor at several intervals during the semester.
Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
· Understand the nature & functions of this agency.
· Understand the role this agency plays in the criminal justice system.
· Understand the ethical issues that may arise in this agency.
· Understand the theories that apply to the operation of this agency.
· Keep notes of their experiences and write a paper describing the total internship.
Textbooks: None required; May use any relevant books from the CRJ major.
Learning Strategies: A hands-on approach to learning how a criminal justice agency functions.
Assessment::
A final paper fully describing this internship experience shall be submitted to the Instructor following the written guidelines given by the Instructor.
Grading Scale:
C: 72-77 C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69 D: 62-67 D-: 60-61 F: 59 & below
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:
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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.
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).