Term: fall, 1999 (991) August 30 – December 11, 1999

Course Number: CJR 470

Instructor: Mr. William Elliott

Office: Room #519

Office Phone: (219) 473-4275

Home Phone: (219) 224-7049

Course Time: Friday 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

This course provides an in-depth study of the methods and procedures utilized by correctional institutions in efforts to rehabilitate the offender. Historical development, prison administration, types of institutions, classification systems, composition of the prison population and diversionary tactics will be emphasized.

CRJ 100

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.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

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. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

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).

Attend class and participate in discussions. Students can only miss three (3) classes. If more are missed a valid excuse is required.

There will be 100% points available for student accumulation. There will be one mid - term and a final with a presentation. The point break down is as follows:

Students in this course will: Gain a thorough overview of systems, processes and people that constitute the field of corrections.

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 50 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 25 % of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments 25 % of grade

A: 100 A-: 95 B+: 86 B: 85 B-: 80 C+: 76

C: 75 C-: D+ :66 D: 60 D-: F: 59

All papers will be written clear and concise and will be double spaced typed.

Complete assigned readings prior to class.

Attend class and participate in discussions

Participate in field trip experience.

Complete homework assignments on time

09 September 1999

10 September 1999

17 September 1999

24 September 1999

01 October 1999

08 October 1999

15 October 1999

22 October 1999

29 October 1999

05 November 1999

12 November 1999

19 November 1999

03 December 1999

10 December 1999