BakersfieldCollege
Syllabus
CADM B1
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Fall, 2016 (CRN 70587) Instructor: CharlesFeer, JD, MPA
Mondays 7:45 am – 10:55 amOffice Hours: By Appointment
Location: DST Room 109Telephone: 661-817-0546 text/call
E-Mail:
Catalog Course Description: History and philosophy of justice as it evolved throughout the world; an overview of America’s criminal justice system and its sub-systems; roles and role expectations of criminal justice professionals; theories of crime causation, punishment and rehabilitation; ethics, and multicultural awareness and education.
Prerequisites: None. (Reading Level 5 or 6 recommended.)
Text Books: (Required) Schmalleger, Criminal Justice Today, [Latest Edition]
(Pearson – Prentice Hall)
Available in the B.C. Bookstore
Class Attendance Policy: Is held in strict observance of the College Attendance policy. If any student misses two weeks of class without explanation, they may be dropped. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP THE CLASS. Failure to do so, and if I do not drop you, will result in an “F” for the course.
Academic Honesty Policy: Is per the College Catalog and will be strictly enforced.
Note: There will beno classmeeting on September 5, 2016 (Labor Day)
FINAL EXAM: December Monday, December 5, 2016 8:00 am – 9:50 am.
Grading Policy: Course Grading:
Class Participation = 25%90 – 100% = A
Tests / Exams= 25%80 - 89% = B
Final Exam= 25%70 – 79% = C
Term Paper= 25%60 – 69%= D
Class Participation and Graded Work:
Students will be evaluated by way of classroom participation, assigned papers, and in-depth Chapter exams. Classroom participation will be evaluated on the quality of
arguments, thoughtful questions, creative insight, and critical analysis.
You will write no less than 10 pages in essays, exams and other assignments.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of CRIM 1 with a grade of C or better, students will be able to:
- Discuss and apply the major theories of crime causation (biological, sociological, psychological);
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the core concepts of statutory criminal law.
- Articulate the major issues in policing American society;
- Articulate the orderly processing of cases through the justice system from investigation through appeal;
- Recognize and discuss the goals, successes, and challenges of institutional and community corrections;
- Articulate the vital role that American constitutional values of due process, equal protection, and fundamental fairness play in policing, courts and corrections;
- Articulate and discuss recurring public policy issues and basic research findings concerning those issues
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate complex course concepts effectively orally and in writing;
- Recognize and display an appreciation for and tolerance of cultural perspectives and differences in America's diverse society.
- Possess a body of knowledge, skills, recognized as a suitable foundation for further academic study or professional training.
Notice of Invitation
Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disabled Student Programs & Services (661-720-2000 or the Main Campus 395-4334),as soon as possible to better ensure suchaccommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Please talk with me if I can be of any assistance to facilitate your learning.
Students with disabilities who have been authorized alternate media (Braille, electronic text, etc.) to supplement or in lieu of text books and other printed materials for class may obtain necessary information related to the books that will be used in the classroom. Information needed will include text book information are to provide the name and edition of the text, author, and ISBN, syllabus, handouts, etc. that you will be using for your class. You or I can e-mail the materials to: . The text and other materials will be converted into the student’s preferred format.
INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION
Sometime during the semester, there may be a student evaluation of my teaching. This is brought to your attention now so that you can take note and provide honest and helpful evaluation and feed back. (I welcome your comments anytime.)
COURSE CONTENT
Week 1 Chapter 1 Introduction “3-C’s” Over view of the C.J. System
Week 2 Chapter 2 Criminal Picture (crime stats) and Chapter 3 Causes of Crime\
Week 3 Labor Day – No Class!
Week 4 Library Guest Speaker - Term Paper Assignment
Week 5 Chapter 4Criminal Law (Quiz 1 Due)
Week 6 Chapters 5History of Policing & 6 Purpose of Law Enforcement
Week 7 Chapter 7 Law of Policing & 8 Challenges in L.E. (Quiz 2 Due)
Week 8 Chapter 9 Courts
Week 9 Chapters 10 Pretrial - Trial & 11 Sentencing(Quiz 3 Due)
Week 10 Chapter 12 Probation – Parole
Week 11 Chapter 13 Jails and Prisons
Week 12 Chapter 14 Prison Life (Quiz 4 Due)
Week 13 Chapter 15 Juvenile Justiceand TERM PAPERS DUE
Week 14 Chapter 16 Drugs and Crime
Week 15 Chapter 17 Terrorism and Future Trends (Quiz 5 Due)
Week 16 FINAL EXAM
Enjoy!