11/13 Trait Theory 5SYLLABUS CRJ 117.71 SOC 117.71 Criminology Fall Semester 2011 Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 pm to 11:57 am ROOM ADR 223 Instructor: Sgt. Thomas E. Ray Phone: 263-5221 (Home) 264-4843 (Work) E-mail: [email protected] (Home) [email protected] (Work) [email protected] (School)2 COURSE DESCRIPTION Provides an understanding of the cultural nature, origin, and development of criminal behavior with attention to the psychological and sociological factors involved. This course will attempt to explore the current state of scientific knowledge about crime. Points or agreement and disagreement between policy-makers and social scientists will be explored. Theories of crime causation and responses of the criminal justice system will be explored as well. ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMES The course goals and objectives incorporate specific Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs) established by the JCC Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty. These goals are in concert with four-year colleges, universities, and reflect input from the professional communities we serve. ADOs guarantee students achieve goals necessary for graduation credit, transferability, and professional skills needed in many certification programs. The ADOs and course objectives addressed in this class include the following: ADO 7: Demonstrate ability to comprehend the historical origin of crime and current state of scientific knowledge about crime and behavioral theories. ADO 7: Demonstrate an understanding of at least three competing theories as applied to the causes, effects and continuation of criminal behavior. ADO 7: Demonstrate understanding of the nature, extent and patterns of crime. ADO 7: Examine and analyze the major forms of criminal behavior and its implications and consequences. ADO 7: Examine the criminal justice process, legal concepts and CJ perspectives as applied to criminal behavior. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION This course will be based on the lecture format. A strong emphasis will be placed on student participation in classroom discussions concerning reading material and current criminal justice issues. Student input and questions are encouraged. All students are expected to do the required readings prior to class. Field experiences of the instructor will supplement the textbook readings. Examinations will cover both lecture and textbook material.3 COURSE TEXT Criminology The Core, Fourth Edition, Siegel, Larry J., California: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2011 EXAMINATIONS There will be three (3) essay-type examinations during the course. Dates of the exams are noted in this syllabus. Make up exams will be given only in cases of documented emergencies. QUIZES There will be five (5) pop quizzes given during the course of the semester. No make-ups on the quizzes! GRADING Examinations, quizzes, attendance, and class assignments will account for 100% of your final grade. The following scoring schedule will be used in assigning grades: 90+ = 4.0 65-69 = 1.5 85-89 = 3.5 60-64 = 1.0 80-84 = 3.0 55-59 = 0.5 75-79 = 2.5 Below 54 = 0.0 70-74 = 2.0 EXTRA CREDIT Extra credit will be offered during the course. It is your responsibility to know when assignments are due and to complete them and hand them in on time. No late extra credit assignments will be accepted! I also award extra credit to students that attend Project Success Day during the Fall and Winter Semesters. You can earn up to five points for attending up to five sessions. NOTICE A 2.0 or “C” is a passing grade. Only courses with passing grades count toward graduation. Other colleges transfer in only courses with passing grades. Many financial aid sources, including most employers, require passing grades. Additionally, earning less than a 2.0 in a class results in not being able to participate in the next level of courses in a discipline which requires this course as a pre-requisite. If you attempt to register for the next course sequence and have not passed the pre-requisite course, you will be dropped from that class.4 CLASS SCHEDULE DATES TITLE CHAPTER August/September 30/1 Introduction to Criminology Lecture 6/8 Crime & Criminology 1 13/15 The Nature & Extent of Crime 2 20/22 Victims and Victimization 3 27/29 Exam #1, Chapters 1-3 October 4/6 Choice Theory: Because They Want To 4 11/13 Trait Theory 5 18/20 Social Structure Theory 6 25/27 Social Process Theories 7 November 1/3 Exam #2 Chapters 4-7 8/10 Social Conflict & Critical Criminology 8 15/17 Developmental Theories: Life-Course and Latent Trait 9 22/24 Violent Crime 10 Thanksgiving Break (Class on Tuesday) November/December 29/1 Violent Crime (continued) 105 6/8 The Criminal Justice System 14 (Pass out final exam) 13/15 Exam #3, Chapters