Ccj 3024 (1C36) Advanced Principles of Criminal Justice
CCJ 3024 (1C36) ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UF ONLINE COURSE WEBSITE - CANVAS LOGIN: http://elearning.ufl.edu/
Spring 2017
The syllabus and all revisions will be posted on canvas
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Michael Capece
Sr. Lecturer
Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist
Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law
Turlington Hall 3358 - P.O. Box 117330 Gainesville, FL 32611
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Florida
TEACHING ASSISTANT: N/A
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday 2:00pm – 4:00pm, or by Appointment
Turlington Hall 3358 (352) 294-7192
Please Email Me Through Canvas
I am usually on campus all day Monday and Wednesday. If I am not in the office and you want to meet with me, email me or go to the department office and have Lisandra text me.
CREDIT HOURS: 3
PREREQUISITES: N/A
REQUIRED TEXT: Siegal, L. and J. Worrall. (2016). Introduction to Criminal Justice.
15th Edition. Belmont, CA: Cengage.
The course will be divided into 3 units, each with 2 modules. Other required material will be posted on canvas. There will be class activities such as readings, videos, websites, and web lectures on canvas. Additionally, there will be periodic posts on canvas.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an online course designed to provide an advanced overview of criminal law, criminal procedure and criminological theory. Emphasis on the components of the criminal justice system: the police, the prosecutorial and defense functions, the judiciary and the field of corrections.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
There will be three exams. The exams will cover material from the textbook and class activities. I will discuss the format of the exams, (multiple choice, short answer, essay), as we get closer to the first exam. All exam dates are tentative and could change. There will also be papers, chapter quizzes and discussions.
You have two weeks after the due date to review a paper. When reviewing your paper, please do the following: Do not ask why something is marked incorrect, instead, please make a case as to why you believe something is correct. That means reviewing the paper directions and/or APA formatting guidelines, (please refer to the APA manual that is discussed in the syllabus), and make you argument as to why it is correct. As always, if I made a mistake I will correct it and adjust your grade accordingly. Because this is an online course I am unable to make quizzes and tests available for review
For both the exams and the quizzes you may use your book and notes, but you will not have enough time to look everything up, so prepare. If you pull together good notes, the quizzes and exams will be easier. Once you complete a question and move to the next, you will not be able to return to a previous question.
TESTING FORMAT
The quizzes and exams will open continuously from 7:00am Thursday until 11:59pm on Sunday. The last week of class (Test 3) from 7:00am Sunday until 11:59pm on Wednesday. You will have 15 minutes to complete the quizzes and 50 minutes to complete the exams.
POINTS:
Syllabus quiz and Meet the Class Discussion = 10 points
Each test is 100 points (3 tests) = 300
Each quiz is 15 points (12 quizzes) = 180
Paper 1 is 40 points – Paper 2 is 34 points = 74 points
Total Points = 564
507 – 564 = A
451 – 506 = B
394 – 450 = C
338 – 393 = D
< 338 = F
Information on current UF grading policies for assigning grade points:
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx
Tentative Schedule
All times refer to Eastern Time. If you are in a different time zone, please adjust.
UNIT 1
January 4 – January 15
MODULE 1: Criminal Justice as Part of the Legal System: An Introduction
- Readings: Text Chapter 1: Crime and Criminal Justice
- Video Lecture Postings under Module 1
- Meet your classmates discussion and syllabus quiz due by January 8, 11:59p.m.
- Quiz 1 – Chapter 1 opens January 12 and closes January 15
January 15 – February 5
MODULE 2: Crime Measurement and Theories of Crime
- Readings: Text Chapter 2: The Nature and Extent of Crime
Chapter3: Understanding Crime and Victimization
-Video Lecture Postings under Module 2
- Graded Project: 1 - Short Paper on Analysis of the Crime Clock – Due
February 5 by 11:59p.m.
- Quizzes 2, 3 – Chapters 2, 3 opens February 2 and closes February 5
- Test 1 – Chapters 1, 2, 3 opens February 2 and closes February 5
UNIT 2
February 5 – February 19
MODULE 3: Introduction to Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
- Readings: Text Chapter 4: Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure
- Video Lecture Postings under Module 3
- Quiz 4 – Chapter 4 opens February 16 and closes February 19
February 19 – March 5
MODULE 4: Law Enforcement and Criminal Procedure
- Readings: Text Chapter 5: Public Policing and Private Security
Chapter 6: The Police: Organization, Role, and Function
Chapter 7: Issues in Policing
Chapter 8: Police and the Rule of Law
- Video Lecture Postings under Module 4
- Quizzes 5, 6, 7 – Chapters 6, 7, 8 opens March 2 and closes March 5
- Test 2 – Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 opens March 2 and closes March 5
UNIT 3
March 12 – April 2
MODULE 5: Courts and Pretrial /Trial Procedure
- Readings: Text Chapter 9: Court Structure and Personnel
Chapter 10: Pretrial and Trial Procedures
Chapter 11: Punishment and Sentencing
- Video Lecture postings under Module 5
- Graded Projects: 2 - Short Paper on Analysis of a Criminal Defense Due
April 2 by 11:59p.m.
- Quizzes 8, 9, 10 – Chapters 9, 10, 11 opens March 23 and closes April 2
April 2 – April 19
MODULE 6: Sentencing and Corrections
- Readings: Text Chapter 12: Community Sentences: Probation,
Intermediate Sanctions and Restorative Justice
Chapter 13: Corrections: History, Institutions, and
Populations
Chapter 14: Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison
Chapter 15: Juvenile Justice
- Video Lecture postings under Module 6
- Quizzes 11, 12 – Chapters 13, 14 opens April 13 closes April 16
- Test 3 – Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 opens April 16 and closes April 19
Grammar, punctuation, and proper use of APA matter in all written assignments. You may of course discuss assignments with others, but you are expected to submit your own independent work. Please be careful about plagiarism; it is easy to “cut and paste” from others’ work. CITE, CITE, CITE! If you take someone else’s ideas, cite it; if you take someone’s words verbatim, use quotation marks and cite it. If you are referring to our text or lecture material, you should also cite it in APA format.
APA Guidelines
The references and citations must be in APA format. For those who have had me in class in the past, you know it is VERY IMPORTANT that you follow the paper directions and APA format VERY carefully. I suggest you buy a copy of A Pocket Style Manual, APA Version / Edition 7 by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers to help you with APA formatting and your writing skills. I have a copy and it is very helpful.
The following is a list of some major APA/Writing issues that you need to focus on when writing your outline. This IS NOT a complete list of writing/APA issues.
1. Do not make factual statements without a citation and a corresponding reference. This includes factual statements that are part of your opinions. In many cases, factual statements are made and there are no corresponding citations or the citations come at the very bottom of the page. Use citations early and often, so it is clear to the reader where you gathered the information.
2. When you are citing a source, you must include the author, date AND page numbers – this is for both when you paraphrase AND quote a source. Remember, if you use information (paraphrase or quote) from a source and do not include a citation you are plagiarizing.
3. Do not write the complete reference as a citation in the text of the outline. Follow APA for appropriate citation and reference formatting.
4. DO NOT USE CITATIONS/REFERENCES THAT DO NOT HAVE AN AUTHOR OR DATE. No Author Exceptions:
Please remember that the quality of your references makes a difference in your grade. It is expected that you will use “credible” sources and not sources I don’t consider credible, such as online encyclopedias and for the most part, sources that do not have an author or date. One example of a possible exception to the no author rule would be organizations such as the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA), the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the National Institute of Health (NIH) and other credible national organizations. In this case the organization is the author (unless they include the author’s name), but you still must include the date it was written. If you have any doubts about your references, please feel free to ask me and I would be happy to assist you.
5. The first time you cite something you include all authors, after you can use et al
6. Two period problem: through intravenous injection.” (Rawson, 2013, p 3). The period should be placed after the citation.
7. All papers must be submitted in canvas (Turnitin) as a word document.
Your grade will be based on the rubric posted in canvas
CLASS NORMS
Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university policies that can be found at: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx.
* Make-up exams for full credit will be permitted only when the student has A VALID EXCUSE SUCH AS, A COURT SUMMONS, DOCUMENTED ILLNESS (DOCTOR’S EXCUSE), PARTICIPATION IN OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES WHICH CONFLICT WITH CLASS MEETING TIME AND OTHER REASONS WHICH MAY BE DETERMINED APPROPRIATE BY THE UNIVERSITY/INSTRUCTOR. YOU MUST INFORM ME AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE THE EXAM. If you do not contact me two hours before the exam with a valid excuse and you miss the exam, your make-up exam grade will be lowered by 10 percent and an additional 10 percent for each day you do not take the exam (Unless prior arrangements have been made). IN ADDITION TO EXAMS, THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL OTHER CLASS ASSIGNMENTS.
* There will be no extra credit given of any kind, to anyone, for any reason. Please don't ask.
* UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” The Honor Code (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code/) specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel.
* Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with the Disability Resource Center (352-392-8565, www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/) by providing appropriate documentation. Once registered, students will receive an accommodation letter which must be presented to the instructor when requesting accommodation. Students with disabilities should follow this procedure as early as possible in the semester.
* Course Evaluations: Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by completing online evaluations at https://evaluations.ufl.edu. Evaluations are typically open during the last two or three weeks of the semester, but students will be given specific times when they are open. Summary results of these assessments are available to students at https://evaluations.ufl.edu/results/.
* To resolve technical issues concerning online courses please contact E-learning technical support, 352-392-4357 or e-mail to . http://elearning.ufl.edu/
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
You will not GET a grade in this class, you will earn a grade. I cannot guarantee a grade, but to earn a C or better in this class I suggest you:
1. Determine what your study style is by going to the Student Success Center. I believe this is the single most important thing you can do to help yourself.
2. Don’t be passive! When in doubt or you need something clarified from the readings, ask. Just because we “finished” that section of the course does not mean you can’t ask questions to be better prepared for the test.
3. PLEASE no excuses that make you look like you are not taking responsibility for your education. If you miss a paper due date or a test, FOR WHAT EVER REASON, accept the consequences for your choice. I understand you are a unique individual, but your reason is not unique.
4. If you have personal issues or concerns about the class you need to address them during the semester, not after the class ends or after grades are submitted.
5. It is your responsibility to become familiar with the course syllabus. If you ask a question about the course that is addressed in the syllabus, you will be asked to consult the syllabus.
6. I want you to be successful in this class, but you MUST make a commitment to your education. I know you are busy, working, studying for the “harder” courses, taking 18 hours, out too late, participating in UF sports, illness, etc. But, if you can’t make an honest commitment to the class – for a legitimate reason, like illness, or an inappropriate reason - please consider withdrawing from the class.
7. Your well-being is important to the University of Florida. The U Matter, We Care initiative is committed to creating a culture of care on our campus by encouraging members of our community to look out for one another and to reach out for help if a member of our community is in need. If you or a friend is in distress, please contact so that the U Matter, We Care Team can reach out to the student in distress. A nighttime and weekend crisis counselor is available by phone at 352-392-1575. The U Matter, We Care Team can help connect students to the many other helping resources available including, but not limited to, Victim Advocates, Housing staff, and the Counseling and Wellness Center. Please remember that asking for help is a sign of strength. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1.
8. Communications: Sent messages are not completed communications until they are received. If you leave an important message and get no response, follow up to make sure it has been received. Email is the best form of communication for individual concerns for this class; it is easy to maintain a history and record that way. PLEASE EMAIL ME THROUGH CANVAS. For confidentiality reasons, YOU MUST USE YOUR UF EMAIL. I am not to conduct class business through other email providers because of confidentiality regulations.