CRIJ-1301-Introduction To Criminal Justice (01/25/2021 .

CRIJ-1301-Introduction to Criminal Justice (01/25/2021 05/14/2021)Spring 2021COURSE OUTLINEInstructor: Jaeyong ChoiE-mail: jaeyong.choi@angelo.edu (best way to contact) Day/Time: T/R 09:30-10:45Office: Vincent Building, 232Classroom: MCS 100Office Phone: (325) 486-6404Office Hours: *by appointmentCourse DescriptionASU Undergraduate Catalog DescriptionTopics for this course include history and philosophy of criminal justice and ethicalconsiderations, crime defined, its nature and impact, overview of criminal justice system,prosecution and defense, trial process, corrections.Course ObjectivesStudents will be able to: Identify the major components of the U.S. Criminal Justice System and describe thestructure of the system. Understand and summarize the trends in crime in the United States. Discuss the tension between public safety and civil liberties and the role that thecriminal justice system plays in these opposing and important goals. Analyze major issues related to the administration of justice in the United States for example, plea-bargaining, police misconduct, and punishment of offenders. Evaluate various models of criminal justice and consider the impact that each has onthose employed in the criminal justice system and the individuals who areprocessed through the system. Develop and improve the academic skills required to succeed in this discipline.Required Text/Other Course MaterialsRequired Text: Payne, B. K., Oliver, W. M., & Marion, F. (2016). Introduction to criminaljustice: A balanced approach. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications1

Grading PolicyA student’s final grade will be based upon the point breakdown below. Please “keep track”of your points on Blackboard throughout the semester.Grading CriteriaUnit Exams (4 Total; 100 points each; Top3 Best Scores Count)Possible Points300Online Quizzes (5 Total; 20 points each)100TOTAL400Grade Breakdown: The final grades for the course will be assigned using the standard scale.Your total number of points will be averaged and letter grades assigned as follows:A 90% or AboveB 80 to 89%C 70 to 79%D 60 to 69%F 59% or BelowGrade Tracking: All of your grades will be posted on the class Blackboard website. Pleasecheck the “grades” page often to keep track of your current class grade. If you think anerror in your grade has been made, let me know ASAP. Errors need to be brought to myattention within two weeks of submitting the assignment or receiving any other typeof grade.1. Unit Exams: We will have 4 unit exams. However, I will drop your lowest examscore (i.e., your top 3 scores will count). If students are satisfied with their first 3unit exam scores, then they do not have to complete the last exam. Exam questions canpotentially take on any form (e.g., multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay, fill inthe blank, etc.). An exam takes place online, and it will be timed and students mustsubmit their exam within the allotted time period. Students must take the exam on theday that it is given. As a result of the lowest exam being dropped, no make-up examswill be given. Please note that exam questions can be related to any material assigned(e.g., even textbook material that is not extensively covered in class).2. Online Quizzes: To help you study for exams (and earn easy points), there will be 5online quizzes for the semester. Each quiz will be worth 20 points for a total of 100points. These quizzes will be taken out-of-class and completed on Blackboard. They willbe available Friday morning (09:00 am) to Sunday midnight (12:00 am) on Blackboard.Once the quiz is opened and started, students will have two (2) hours to complete thequiz. The quiz will be locked after submission and/or after the two (2) hour timeallotment runs out. Quizzes will consist of 20 multiple choice items, True/False, fill in2

the blanks question or short answer items (1 point each). Each quiz will be based onchapter readings and study guides.***Please note that there will be no make-up quizzes after they close on the classwebsite.***Other Relevant InformationDue Dates Quizzes/Assignments will not be accepted after they close on the class website.Exam Dates Each exam will need to be taken on the assigned day/time. Being that I drop thelowest exam score, no make-up exams will be given.Class Blackboard WebsiteFor this class, we will be using the class website throughout the semester. As a result, thiswill save you time and money (e.g., on paper/ink, etc.). We will be completing assignmentson the Blackboard website itself. Finally, you will be able to easily keep up-to-date withyour grades throughout the semester. Therefore, you will need to become familiarBlackboard and how it works. While we will discuss this in class from time to time, pleasecontact the eLearning Center (elearning@angelo.edu, 325-486-6263) or see me with anyquestions/issue you have—I am happy to help!Academic DishonestyAs with any college course, plagiarism and cheating (in any form) will not be tolerated. Ifyou are unsure about the definitions of plagiarism and cheating, you can consult with meprivately and/or refer to Angelo State University’s Community Policies. If a student is foundto have cheated on an assignment, exam, etc. he/she will receive a grade of “0” for thatgrade and further disciplinary action may be taken through the university.A Note for Students with DisabilitiesAny student who has a disability should notify the instructor at the beginning of thesemester (or as soon as possible). Also, it is recommended that you contact Angelo StateUniversity’s Office of Student Affairs— Houston Harte University Center, Suite 112.Information regarding disability services at ASU can be found ices/apply-for-disabilityaccommodations.phpClass E-mailAs an enrolled student, each of you were provided with a university e-mail. This e-mail willbe the main form of communication for this class. Please check your e-mail frequently toreceive important class information. In addition, please use your university e-mail tocontact me for anything that you may need. I will make every effort to return your e-mailsin a timely manner.NOTE: Please put your name, CRIJ-1301 in the subject line of any e-mail that you send.3

Title IX at Angelo State University:The University prohibits discrimination based on sex, which includes pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity, and other types of Sexual Misconduct. Sexual Misconduct is abroad term encompassing all forms of gender-based harassment or discriminationincluding: sexual assault, sex-based discrimination, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment,public indecency, interpersonal violence (domestic violence and/or dating violence), andstalking. As a faculty member, I am a Responsible Employee meaning that I am obligated bylaw and ASU policy to report any allegations I am notified of to the Office of Title IXCompliance.Students are encouraged to report any incidents of sexual misconduct directly to ASU’s Officeof Title IX Compliance and the Director of Title IX Compliance/Title IX Coordinator at:Michelle Boone, J.D.Director of Title IX Compliance/Title IX CoordinatorMayer Administration Building, Room 210325-942-2022michelle.boone@angelo.eduYou may also file a report online 24/7 at www.angelo.edu/incident-form.If you are wishing to speak to someone about an incident in confidence you may contact theUniversity Health Clinic and Counseling Center at 325-942-2173 or the ASU Crisis Helpline at325-486-6345.For more information about Title IX in general you may visit www.angelo.edu/title-ix.This syllabus presents a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.***See next page for a tentative class schedule***4

CRIJ-1301-Introduction to Criminal Justice (01/25/2021 05/14/2021)Spring 2021Tentative Class SchedulePlease refer to the following pages for the tentative schedule for class. The dates and materialare subject to change, depending on class progress. Students who miss class are responsiblefor finding out whether schedule changes have been announced. Students should read thematerial in the textbook before it is scheduled to be covered in class.DateWeek 1:Tuesday; 01/26Thursday; 01/28Week 2:Tuesday; 02/02Thursday; 02/04Week 3:Tuesday; 02/09Thursday; 02/11Week 4:Tuesday; 02/16Thursday; 02/18Week 5:Tuesday; 02/23Thursday; 02/25Week 6:Tuesday; 03/02Thursday; 03/04Week 7:Tuesday; 03/09Thursday; 03/11Week 8:Tuesday; 03/16Thursday; 03/18Week 9:Tuesday; 03/23Thursday; 03/25Week 10:Tuesday; 03/30Thursday; 04/01Week 11:Tuesday; 04/06Thursday; 04/08Week 12:Textbook MaterialNoneChapter 1NotesIntroduction to classSample Quiz (No points)Chapter 2Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 3Quiz #1 (Due by Sunday)Exam ReviewUnit Exam 1 (06:00 A.M. 03:00 P.M. No Class)Chapter 4Chapter 5Quiz #2 (Due by Sunday)Chapter 6Chapter 6Quiz #3 (Due by Sunday)Exam ReviewUnit Exam 2 (06:00 A.M. 03:00 P.M. No Class)Chapter 7Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 105Quiz #4 (Due by Sunday)

Tuesday; 04/13Thursday; 04/15Week 13:Tuesday; 04/20Thursday; 04/22Week 14:Tuesday; 04/27Thursday; 04/29Week 15:Tuesday; 05/04Thursday; 05/06Week 16:Tuesday; 05/11Friday; 05/13Exam ReviewUnit Exam 3 (Ch. 7, 8, 9, 10; 6:00 AM 03:00 PM)Chapter 11Chapter 11Chapter 13Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 14Quiz #5 (Due by Sunday)Unit Exam 4 (Ch, 11, 13, 14; 6:00 AM 3:00 PM)Class ends (No final exam)Grading CriteriaUnit Exams (4 Total; 100 points each; Top3 Best Scores Count)Possible Points300Online Quizzes (5 Total; 20 points each)100TOTAL4006

criminal justice system plays in these opposing and important goals. Analyze major issues related to the administration of justice in the United States - for example, plea-bargaining, police misconduct, and punishment of offenders. Evalu