SYLLABUS FOR CRIMINAL PRACTICUM

CRJ 209

CREDITS:            5 hours

PREREQUISITES:  Completion of all required courses.

TEXTS AND SUPPLIES:            Course Textbook:            

1.  Criminal justice journals, magazines, books, videos, and synopsis such as Justice documents; agency and departmental publications; Criminal Justice book and journal publishers; Police Chief, Security, Security Management and Law and Order, Law Enforcement Trainer and other magazines; and Georgia Law.

2.  Hacker, Diana, A Writer's Reference, Bedford Books, 5th Edition, Boston, 2003.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:     

You will pursue an instructor-directed study project that will enhance your understanding of the criminal justice field.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:  

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1.      Demonstrate your research abilities to develop a professionally correct study that will assist the agency or element your studying.

2.      Conduct yourself in a professional manner.

3.      Apply criminal justice theory/procedure as it relates to the subject assigned.

4.      Complete your study in conformity with guidance given to you by this institution and the participating agency.

5.      Meet the expectations of the instructor and/or participating agency.

COURSE OUTLINE:            See Study Assignments

TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURES:

Grading Policy:            

The final course grade will be determined using the following measurement units:

Grade Equivalency:            

Each grade will be based on 100 points. Scoring will be as follows:

OTHER:

HONOR PLEDGE

It is my honor to be an Augusta Technical College student. I pledge to do honor to myself, my classmates, and my college by doing my best and by following the college’s honor code. I will not dishonor myself or my college by lying, cheating, stealing, or doing harm to another person or property. I understand that following an honor code is a reflection of my work ethics which is important to my success on the job and in life.

Course Requirements: Students are expected to attend each session (morning, afternoon or night) and satisfactorily pass research report work, team assignments, quizzes and examinations.

Attendance Policy:  Students who miss more than 10% (Three 2.5 hour classes) or (Five 1.25 hour classes) will be suspended according to institutional policy.  This may affect students who may be receiving federal loan assistance for their education and any future financial aid.

Class Policies and Participation: All Students are responsible for completing all assignments. Late work will not be accepted unless the instructor has given approval prior to the original due date. Students are responsible for obtaining outside assignments released during their absence. Homework and in-class work will be written or typed legibly, using correct grammar and punctuation. Grammar and punctuation is subject to grading and weaknesses will be noted on work assignments. All class work is subject to class discussion and grading.

Students teamed to complete a discussion task and/or report will be graded according to attention to detail, analysis and presentation conclusions. A common grade will be awarded to all members of the team according to their presentation content.

Additional Assistance: Any student who needs a testing or classroom accommodation due to a disability should inform the instructed at the beginning of the quarter. A classroom accommodation form is required from the ADA Coordinator/Disability Counselor.

Academic Honesty:             All assignments turned in will be original work of the student or team. To avoid plagiarism, students will use footnotes extensively to identify the source of their work. Where an infraction is identified the grade of “F” will be awarded for the course. The student will be dropped from the course and referred to the administration for further action.

Warranty Guarantee-  The Georgia Department of Adult and Technical Education has developed curriculum standards with the direct involvement of business and industry. Augusta Technical College offers a guarantee to it's business partners the following:  "If one of our graduates, who was educated under a standard program, and his or her employer agrees that the employee is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, Augusta Technical College will retrain that employee at no instructional cost to the employee or employer"

Telephone Numbers and Contact List: 

Instructors Augusta Campus:  Advisor (A-L) and Department Chair: Ken Jones, J. D. Law, Office Number: (706) 771-4051, email: kjones@augustatech.edu,  Advisor (M-Z) Joe Pride, J.D. Law, Office Number 771-4056 jpride@augustatech.edu        Adjunct Instructors: Clifford Terrell cterrell2001@comcast.net

Instructors Thomson Campus:  Advisor (A-Z)Terrance Sommers, J.D. Law, Office Number (706) 595-0166 Adjunct Instructors:  Lamont Belk, Jim Plunkett, Wynn Howard, can be reached by leaving a message at (706) 595-0166

Instructors Waynesboro Campus:    Advisor (A-Z) Instructor Patrick Finny (706)437-6801

  Class Assignments: 

    Time Table:

     Week One:  Receive assignments and guidance form the instructor, interview the sponsor for expectations, and Start your Research.

     Week Two:  Brief the instructor on your written scope and general outline.

     Week Four:  Brief the instructor on your written detailed outline.

     Week Five:  Brief the instructor on your written list of references.

     Week Seven:  Turn in your written draft of your paper.

     Week Ten:  Complete Research Paper Due.

Report Length:  Minimum of twenty-five pages.

General Research Paper Outline:

     Table of Contents

     Executive Summary

     Acknowledgements

     Body of Paper

          Scope

          The National Problem

          The National Response

          Application to the CSRA

          (Include presentation of other city department programs, tables, and other supporting charts.)

     Conclusion

     Recommendations in the form of an Action Document

     Appendixes

     References

Class Assignments

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