CRJU203 Phelps Fall2008

CRJU 203 - 90 Crime and Delinquency

Fall 2008

Instructor:	Traci Phelps
Phone:	269-716-4927
Office Hours: Online:	Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within two working days or sooner.
Course Prerequisites:	None
Textbook	Required: Siegel, Larry J. and Senna, Joseph, Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice and Law; Ninth Edition, West Publishing Company; St. Paul, Minnesota
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: 3 (completed from home and submitted via blackboard) Required on campus sessions: 0 unless otherwise indicated Special labs or practicum: Community Project which includes a literature review, participation with chosen community organization and project write up. Number of assignments: 11 discussion board postings (weekly with exception to testing weeks) and two written assignments. Estimated time per week: Each week, a new assignment is posted through blackboard. Each assignment will be posted on Monday at 7:00 a.m. and due the following Monday by 7:00 a.m. These assignments will include readings from the text, any activities assigned, as well as a discussion that will be posted on Blackboard weekly. Students will be able to work at their own pace within a one week time frame in order to complete necessary readings, discussions and assignments. Students must also be able to dedicate some hours in the semester to a community project by selecting an organization and observing, analyzing and/or participating. Group interaction required: Discussion board postings are intended to be interactive and students will be required to interact through the discussion forums. Scheduled activities or self paced: Most assignments posted will be due one week after the posting. Students have the ability to complete the weekly assignment any time during that week as long as it is submitted by the due date. Requirements: Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox. Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet. Other requirements:
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu
Description	The legal and philosophical basis of the juvenile justice process, the measurement of crime and delinquency, theories of crime and delinquency causation, principle and legal issues pertaining to processing delinquents, as well as control and preventive measures are examined.
Objectives	Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: Present basic concepts and theory applicable to delinquency and crime. Recognize and analyze research as it relates to delinquency and crime and evaluate findings and data. Demonstrate an awareness of the ecology of the adolescent. Recognize socialization agents (family, parenting, peer groups. media, community, laws) that shape behavior. Articulate why and how juvenile delinquency in America exits, occurs, and is perpetuated. Articulate how delinquency is viewed, treated, and managed in the juvenile justice system. Recognize the importance of PREVENTION. Demonstrate an awareness of techniques, responsibilities, and capabilities of the Juvenile Justice System and the individual officer in the area of delinquency prevention. Recognize the administrative alternatives of officers in the handling of juvenile offenders. Trace the process of handling juveniles from initial contact through the juvenile court system. Use and apply this knowledge in everyday life.
Grading	Letter grades will be based upon the percentage calculated from dividing the points earned by the total of possible points.
Grading Scale	A 93-100% A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 63-66 D- 60-62 F 0-59%

Academic Policies

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. See Instructor.

Attendance Must successfully log on to the course blackboard each week, complete the activities and discussions, and complete online exams. The student is expected to read the chapters and complete any assignments designated on specified dates. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED (unless approved by instructor ahead of time).

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Academic Policies
"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. See Instructor.
Attendance	Must successfully log on to the course blackboard each week, complete the activities and discussions, and complete online exams. The student is expected to read the chapters and complete any assignments designated on specified dates. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED (unless approved by instructor ahead of time).
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.