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Wayland Baptist University

Sierra Vista Campus

School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,

learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind.

Criminology JUAD 3310 SV01

Term: Spring Term

Instructor: Mark Dannels

Contact Information: (520) 732-0930 Email:

Office Hours, Building, and Location: By Appointment

Class Meeting Time and Location: Monday 5:30 – 9:10 pm Sierra Vista Main Campus

Catalog Description: A study of Criminology for professionals and law enforcement practitioners that presents the student a clear, contemporary, and comprehensive introduction to criminology that encourages critical thinking about the causes of crime and crime-prevention strategies.

Prerequisites: None

Required Textbook and Resources:

BOOK / AUTHOR / ED / YEAR / PUBLISHER / ISBN# / REVIEW
Criminology The Core / Larry J Siegel / 5th / 2015 / Cengage / 13:978-1-285-06890-9 / 2015

Optional Materials: Notebook/laptop for taking notes

Additional reading assignments will be provided during the course. These assignments will be available either on the internet, as handouts, or in other electronic format. If you do not have the ability to access the internet, receive email, or read documents in PDF format, please let me know.

Course Outcome Competencies:

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key components of Criminology Today:

· Definition and Understanding of Criminology

· Classical School

· Biological Theories

· Psychological/Psychiatric Theories

· Social Structure Approaches

· Social Process Theories

· Social Conflict Theories

· Crimes Against Persons

· Crimes Against Property

· White-Collar and Organized Crime

· Public Order and Drug Crimes

· Technology and Crime

· Globalization and Terrorism

Attendance Requirements: Students must make every effort to attend all class meetings. All absences must be explained to the instructor prior to the missed class, who will then determine whether the absence is excused or unexcused. I will make every effort to work with you in the event of an unavoidable absence; however, if I don’t know about your reason(s), I can’t work with you to resolve them. In addition, students will not receive class participation credit if they are not in attendance.

Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Writing is a collaborative art. Working out ideas for your paper with an instructor, writing tutor, classmate, family member, or friend is encouraged not only for this class, but also for other classes that involve writing. Discussion and collaborative brainstorming are good. However, passing off another’s writing or ideas as your own is plagiarism. It is unethical, it constitutes Academic Dishonesty (cheating), and it is sufficient grounds both for failure of a course and suspension from the university.

Common examples of plagiarism or academic dishonesty include the following:

· Copying any amount of text directly from an internet website, book, or other document without appropriate citation and synthesis into one’s own discussion.

· Paraphrasing the ideas presented in any source or oral discussion without appropriate citation.

· Using the evidence and conclusions of any source as the controlling framework for one’s own paper.

· Recycling work from a previous or current course, whether your own work or another student’s work.

· Purchasing or otherwise downloading a paper from an internet website.

In some writing assignments, you will be expected to incorporate scholarly sources into your document. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING must be met to constitute appropriate citation of any source:

· Including MLA, Chicago, or APA parenthetical or note-style citation format as required by the instructor.

· Placing borrowed text directly from another source within “quotation marks.”

· Introducing clearly another author’s voice into the document by means of a signal phrase (an introduction of that author).

· Offering, in short, a clear distinction between one’s own voice or ideas and those of any outside authors brought into the discussion.

Wayland Baptist University observes a ZERO TOLERANCE policy regarding Academic Dishonesty.

· Any suspected instance of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, will first be evaluated by the instructor and discussed individually with the student.

· If the instructor determines that a student’s actions constitute Academic Dishonesty, the case will be filed with the school dean (as determined by course prefix) and reported to the university executive vice president/provost, as per university policy. ALL CASES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY WILL RE REPORTED.

· Per university policy as described in the Wayland Academic Catalog, second offenses WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM THE UNIVERSITY.

· In this course, the first instance of Academic Dishonesty may also result in a zero on the assignment.

Disability Statement: “It is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university.” If you require reasonable accommodations in order to successfully participate in the course, please contact me so that we can discuss reasonable measures that will allow us to help you make the most of your experience at Wayland Baptist University, and continue to set the stage for your success. If I am unable to provide a satisfactory resolution to your concern, please call or email Dean Morris. Office: 520-459-1616. Email:

Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:

Assignments: Each week students must answer and complete eight assignments (50 points each/total 400 points). This is to help enforce the requirement that students read the assigned text prior to class and are actively participating in classroom activities.

Exams: The two exams (100 points each/total 200 points) are designed to test students on lecture and textbook material. Exam questions will consist primarily of short-answer type questions but may also include multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions. Exams will be given during normal class hours. All students are required to take the examination during the week specified. If you will not be able to take the exam during the scheduled class period, please let me know so that we can figure out an earlier time when you can have the exam proctored.

Research Paper: Prepare and submit a five page written paper on a relevant topic selected by the student and approved by the instructor (a total of 200 points). The paper will be submitted in APA format to include cover and reference pages. (note: the cover and reference pages are excluded from the required five pages of content).

Class Participation: Participation will count for the remaining of your grade (a total of 200 points). Student learning is a two-way experience in any classroom, therefore students are expected to share their knowledge and personal experiences as well as their reaction to and opinions about whatever might come up during the semester. This class concerns our legal environment and as such will deal with a myriad of controversial topics. Please bring your individual beliefs, values, and prejudices to class but be ready to justify them and don’t be surprised if you are asked to argue their opposite.

Students can improve their class participation score by contributing positively to class discussions, asking questions, arriving to class on time, and treating others in the class with respect and dignity. However, the class participation score is subject to attendance and you won’t be able to get full participation credit if you don’t come to class. Students should make every effort to attend all class meetings. All absences must be explained to the instructor by phone or email before the start of class.

Grades: 900 – 1000 points A

800 – 899 points B

700 – 799 points C

600 – 699 points D

< 599 F

Tentative Schedule:

February 27 Introductions/Discuss Research Paper/Lecture

Read: Chapters 1 through 3

March 6 Read Chapters 4-5

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