Crime and Delinquency CJE 1202

CHIPOLA COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Crime and Delinquency

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COURSE TITLE: / COURSE NUMBER:

Crime and Delinquency CJE 1202

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will provide the student with the opportunity to explore crime theories, crime causation, crime in the modern world, and future trends of criminology and delinquency.

In addition, the student will examine theory versus reality throughout the course.

3 Semester Credit Hours.

PREREQUISITES:
None
NAME(S) OF INSTRUCTOR(S): / Bryon Quivey
Public Service Building
Room Y 168
(850)718-2286
DATE OF LATEST REVISION: / 2010-2011
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: (Please include title, author, publisher, edition & ISBN)
Criminological Theory, 5/E, Frank P. Williams, III, University of Houston, Marilyn D. McShane, University of Houston, ISBN-10: 0135154618, ISBN-13: 9780135154618, Prentice Hall, 2010
GRADING POLICIES:
The standing of a student in each course is expressed by one of the following letters and corresponding grading system:
A – 93 - 100
B – 83 - 92
C – 70 - 82
D – 60 -69
F – Below 60
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor practices.
The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale.
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM COMPETENCIES / LEARNING OUTCOMES:
CJE 1202 is not a General Education Course, but is a core Criminal Justice course in the area of Criminal Justice Technology.
Upon completion of this course, student will have knowledge and understanding of course objectives.
1.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of theoretical criminology, crime and deviance, and the social context of crime.
2.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of crime causation.
3.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of sociological theories related to crime causation.
4.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of crime in the modern world.
5.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of future issues and trends related to criminology.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES FOR CJE 1202, CRIME AND DELINQUENCY.
See chart, last page.
MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OUTCOMES:
A. Lecture
B. Role Play
C. Videos
D. Tests
LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS:
The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print, electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through www.linccweb.org and www.netlibrary.com. Library hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
Chipola’s website is located at www.chipola.edu.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor recommendations and resources.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
The Information Technology Center, located in the library, is equipped with computer workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE:
1.  Nature and Extent of Delinquency
2.  Adolescence and Delinquency
3.  The Measurement and Nature of Delinquency
4.  Individual Causes of Delinquency
5.  Social Structural Causes of Delinquency
6.  Theories of Delinquency
7.  Gender and Delinquency
8.  Family and Delinquency
9.  School and Delinquency
10.  Gangs and Delinquency
11.  Drugs and Delinquency
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
Withdrawal policy as stated in the Chipola Catalog.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Chipola allows each instructor to specify in the instructor handout the makeup policy. Please see your first day handout for individual instructor policy.
ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY:
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. Chipola College’s Honor Code is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to
1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) Foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.
Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog, Student Governance section.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
Chipola College is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.
Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with Disabilities to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility for reasonable accommodations.

LINKING COURSE-LEVEL OUTCOMES WITH DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR [CJE 1202]
The student will: / COLLEGE-LEVEL AND
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES* / ASSESSMENT
METHODS
USED BY
FACULTY**
1.  Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical, criminology, crime and deviance, and the social context of crime. / SS-9, SS-5 / T, SD
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of sociological theories related to crime causation. / SS-3, SS-2 / T, SD
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of crime in the modern world. / SS-7 / T, SD
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of future issues and trends related to criminology. / SS-9 / T, SD
**Assessment Codes
T = Tests
Pre/Post = Pre- and Post-Tests
OT = Objective Tests
UT = Unit Tests
Q = Quizzes
F = Final Examination
CF = Cumulative Final / SP = Skills Performance
SD = Skills Demonstration
W = Writing Assignments
E = Essays
DE = Documented Essays
RP = Research papers
J = Jury
R = Recital / Proj. = Projects
Exp. = Experiments
Cap. Proj. = Capstone Project
Cap. Course = Capstone Course
Prac. = Practicum
Intern. = Internship
H = Homework / Clin. = Clinicals
Port. = Portfolio
Obs. = Teacher Observation
Sk. Check = Skills Check-off Curriculum Frameworks

For a list of Chipola’s College-Level Competencies, see www.chipola.edu.

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