SYLLABUS FOR INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES

 

Term: Summer, 2000 (993) (May 1 - August 5, 2000)

Course Number: CRJ 496Z

Instructor: Dr. Brown/ Mr. Powell

Office: Room # 507

Office Phone: 473-4267

E-mail: abrown@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: (219) 937-4561 Office Hours: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday

Course Time: Thursday, 7:00 - 10:00p.m. Room: 207 From: June 22 to August 3, 2000

Course Description:

This course will examine the subject of interviewing and the skills necessary to become a good interviewer. This second half of the semester will focus on interviewing as it is practiced within a criminal justice setting. Practice exercises will reinforce the textbook learning.

Prerequisites: None.

Textbooks: "Basic Interviewing Skills", Raymond Gorden, Waveland Press, 1998.

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.

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.

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. 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).

Class Policy on Attendance: Attendance is expected; no more than two (2) absences allowed.

Class Policy For Assignments: All assignments to be completed on time; late work will be downgraded one letter grade.

Student Responsibilities:

Students in this course will:

1. Read all assigned materials PRIOR to class.

2. Submit all homework on time.

3. Take each test when scheduled; no make-ups usually.

4. Attend class regularly; participate.

Assessment:

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 60 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 20 % of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments 20 % of grade

Grading Scale:

A: 93% or above A-: 92-90% B+: 89-87% B: 86-83% B-: 82-80% C+: 79-77%

C: 76-73% C-: 72-70% D+: 66-63% D: 66-63% D-: 62-60% F: 59% or less

Calendar:

Jun 22 Introduction; Chapter 1 & 2 TESTS:

29 Chs. 3 & 4 1. Chs. 1-2-3

Jul 07 Chs. 4 & 5 ; Test 1 2. Chs. 4-5-6

14 Chs. 6 & 7 3. Chs. 7-8-9

21 Chs. 7 & 8 ; Test 2

28 Chs. 8 & 9 ; Test 3

Aug 03 FINAL EXAM