4 Credits Online
Spring Term 2010, April 12-June 30
(Holiday: Memorial Day-May 31)
Last Updated: February 18, 2010
| CRIM 650: Integrative: Criminal Justice 4 Credits Online Spring Term 2010, April 12-June 30 (Holiday: Memorial Day-May 31) Last Updated: February 18, 2010 |
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This final course in the Criminal Justice degree program is designed to offer learners the opportunity to reflect upon and synthesize prior learning and to apply it at a higher level of understanding. Knowledge and skills from other courses in the program and from experience are integrated in focused individual projects. Such projects might include independent research, an internship or practicum, or a work-related or other applied project. Analysis of the individual project in light of theory and research in the field is key component of this course.
Completion of all required course work in the major.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Textbook(s):
You will also be required to make use of the electronic version of Diana Hacker s book, A Writer s Reference. The free website is: http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref/. I require strict adherence to APA format in this Seminar course, thus I will hold you to the standards contained in this free, electronic book.
Textbooks are available via GSC's online bookstore, MBS Direct at: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/gsc.htm (The course-CRN number for ordering this textbook is: CRIM650-30232). Textbooks can also be purchased from MBS via phone, mail or fax. For additional information, visit the Online Bookstore section of the college web site.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the learner's responsibility to have purchased all required course materials before the start of the course. Learners are expected to meet all course expectations even if the shipment of a required textbook or other learning resource is delayed. Be sure to choose the shipping option that will get your text/resource delivered in a timely manner.
There are no face-to-face sessions for this course. If you have never taken an Online Interactive Course (OIC) at the college, we highly recommend that you attend one of the 2-hour Blackboard Orientation sessions available throughout the state. If you choose not to attend a face-to-face session, you are encouraged to complete the Online Orientation with audio at your own convenience.
Writing
You will be required to submit various types of writing in this course. These include, but are not limited to:
All writing submissions must comply with APA format. Opinions are welcome but only if you have outside sources to support them and properly cite to them. Your essay and job shadowing reports, as well as the entirety of the Research Paper, must comply with APA format. All segments of your research paper must be submitted electronically via the Assignment Links.
If you have Microsoft Word, please use it for this course. As I review your assignments, I will be using the inserted comments function to provide feedback in your document. If you do not have Microsoft Word, I will be adding my comments directly in the text, using a different color font or similar feature. It is your responsibility to inform me at the beginning of the course that you are able to read inserted comments. I strongly urge you to do this as your ability to make corrections and improvements works very well with this feature.
Participation (Team and Class Discussions)
This course will have Discussion Board Forum postings. The Forum postings will be formal. You'll be required to provide researched, outside sources to cite in your Discussion Forum postings. Participation in the Discussion requires that you post your original posting as well as responding according to my instructions to other classmate's postings. This is a part of the Participation grade in the Discussions. Lack of participation will lower your grades.
Depending on the size of the class, I will break you into smaller groups to work on the Discussion Board. This will be done to allow fully developed responses to Discussion Forum questions within a small group versus cursory ones as an entire class.
Grades in this class will follow the scale of the Granite State College, where A/4.0 is awarded for outstanding work and F/0.0 is awarded for Unacceptable work. Assessment measures for each graded assignment will be provided for you, so you are clear on the expectations. You have the responsibility for achieving clarity if you are confused by any requirement. The distribution of assignments and their portion of your final grade are provided here:
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| Discussion Board Total | 40% |
D1: (10%) |
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| Research Paper Total | 60% |
Paper Proposal (10%) |
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| Total | 100% |
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Grade Points |
Level of Achievement |
| A | 95-100 | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A- | 90-94 | 3.67 | |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.33 | Good |
| B | 84-86 | 3.0 | |
| B- | 80-83 | 2.67 | |
| C+ | 77-79 | 2.33 | |
| C | 74-76 | 2.0 | *Acceptable |
| C- | 70-73 | 1.67 | † |
| D+ | 67-69 | 1.33 | Poor |
| D | 64-66 | 1.00 | |
| D- | 60-63 | 0.67 | |
| F | ≤59 | 0 | Failure, no credit |
*A grade of C or better is required to fulfill requirements in the major, minor, or general education core at GSC. Please consult the GSC catalog for details. † A grade of C- or below generally does not transfer to other academic institutions. |
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This course will consist of Four Modules. Each module will be approximately three weeks in length.
| Module 1: April 12 - May 2 Career Planning | |
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| Module 2: May 3 - 23 Law Enforcement and the Courts | |
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| Module 3: May 24 - June 13 Corrections and Juvenile Justice | |
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| Module 4: June 14 - June 30 Allied Business: CJ Entepreneurs | |
| Week 10 June 14-20 |
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| Week 11 June 21-27 |
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Granite State College has a Virtual Library (http://www.granite.edu/current-students/virtual-library/) available 24/7 with access to the full-text of thousands of journals and professional periodicals, an online Reference Room, selected Internet resources, writer’s resources, research and citation help, and a collection of tutorials. The databases are password protected.
See GSC Library tab in MyGranite for username and password. In addition, the Library Info link in the course menu provides direct links to research databases, Research FAQs and more.
Academic assistance to students is available at GSC Centers at no additional charge in such areas as basic skills preparation in reading, writing and math; study skills and research and citation help. Academic Resources staff members work closely with faculty and students toward academic success. A whole range of tools is available, including study and time management tips, APA and MLA citation assistance, access to learning resources online, and feedback on course writing projects. To contact an Academic Resource and Information Coordinator, see the Academic Resource Link on the Resources page in the course menu or go directly to http://bbresources.granite.edu/course_docs/acad_resources.htm.
For assistance with issues related to accessing the MyGranite portal, GSC email, Webrock, online courses or other technical issues related to any of the Blackboard tools, please visit the GSC Technical Assistance Center (http://bbresources.granite.edu/techassist/help.htm) for answers to the most frequently asked questions or to submit an online help request form. Or call 1-888-372-4270 (Hours: M-F, 8:30-5:00, messages checked twice daily on weekends. Extended hours for the week before start of the term and first week of the term: M-Th, 8:00-7:00.)
Granite State College will provide qualified individuals with disabilities the same educational opportunities available to persons without disabilities. When an individual's documented disability creates a barrier to educational opportunities, the College will attempt reasonable accommodation to remove the barrier. If you need assistance, we recommend that you make contact early to ensure that your requests can be reviewed prior to the start of each term. If you wish to apply for accommodations, contact your academic advisor or the Dean of Learner Services in Concord. See the complete Granite State College policy in the current college catalog for further details.
An academic community is based on honesty and integrity. Plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty are not acceptable at Granite State College. Faculty and students have a joint responsibility to ensure the integrity of learning.
All work that you submit must be your own except in those instances when your instructor gives specific permission to collaborate. When quoting, summarizing or explaining ideas that are based on another's work, whether in print or online, make sure to cite references appropriately. Plagiarism is using another's words or even paraphrasing another's work without giving proper credit through the use of citations.
For Granite State College's complete academic honesty policy, see the current college catalog.
Membership in society implies minimal norms for civil behavior towards one another. It is Granite State College’s expectation that all members of our college community treat faculty, staff, and fellow learners with respect. Learners need to be knowledgeable of and comply with college policies. Each individual is accountable for his/her actions and for the consequences of any behavior that is inconsistent with these values and expectations.
Assessment is an ongoing process that enables the College to improve its programs, courses, and teaching methods. Institutional evaluation may be embedded in tests, exams, and other measurements of student learning. As members of a learning community, students, faculty, and staff will be expected to participate in the important process of assessment on occasion. Confidentiality of any data that identify participants is maintained.