CRJU 3600-90 (CRN 53583)
Juvenile Justice (3 credit hours)
College of Arts and Sciences: Department of Social Science
Course syllabus –SUMMER 2009
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor: Ebony L. Johnson, M.S
Phone: 678.466.4712
E-mail: ebonyjohnson@clayton.edu
homepage: http://a-s.clayton.edu/ejohnson
Office: A&S Room 116
Office hours: By Appointment Only
Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@clayton.edu
Course Description
From Catalog:
This course provides students with an in-depth view of the juvenile justice system in the United States focusing on crime patterns, police-juvenile relations, juvenile courts, and corrections practices.
Prerequisite: CRJU 1150-Introduction to Criminal Justice
Course Objectives
To provide students with a working knowledge of the major structures and processes that underlie the American juvenile justice system.
To increase your understanding of the application of the rules and regulations that governs our juvenile court system.
To introduce you to some of the problems encountered by juvenile delinquents and discuss plausible remedies that could alleviate some of these burdens on the juvenile court systems.
To increase your understanding about the role of the individuals who make up the juvenile justice system and how their positions serve to increase the function of the juvenile courts.
To provide students with a working knowledge of the theories applicable in identifying the causes of delinquent behaviors.
Readings:
Bartollas, C., & Miller, S.J. (2008). Juvenile Justice in America (5th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Student Study Guide-Juvenile Justice in America (5th Ed.).
Additional course readings on WebCt Vista.
Computer Requirement:
Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student’s academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CSU’s Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm
Computer Skill Prerequisites:
Able to send and receive e-mail using OutlookTM or Outlook ExpressTM
Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email
Able to use a Web browser.
Able to update Java settings
WebCt Vista OVERVIEW:
1. You can gain access to WebCTVista
2. Your User Name is your CSU logon ID number. Your password is your DUCK pin. If you forget your pin, you must go to the HUB or the registrar’s office with picture identification.
3. If you experience any difficulties in WebCt Vista, first check the help options on the left side of the WebCt log on page (having trouble, configured correctly, frequently asked questions and need more help).
If your problem is not resolved, e-mail or call The HUB at TheHub@clayton.edu or (678) 466-HELP. You will need to provide the date and time of the problem, your WebCt username, the name of the course that you’re attempting to access, and your instructor’s name.
In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:
Student notebook computers will be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.
Policies on Misconduct, Attendance, and Accommodation:
General Policy
Academic Misconduct
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs. Judicial procedures are described at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/
Attendance
This is an online course. Students are required to participate in online discussions and submit assignments on a weekly basis. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.
Course Attendance Policy
This is an online course. Students are required to participate in online discussions and submit assignments on a weekly basis. Any absence from an exam must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority.
This class will meet on the CSU campus only four times. It is essential that ALL students attend the course on-campus orientation and the three on-campus examinations. Please make an effort to be on time - once an examination begins you will have only the allotted examination time remaining. Examination make up opportunities are not generally available.
Late work and make up exams
Without excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work. If a valid excuse is provided:
Make-up examinations will be given at the discretion of the Instructor. They will be given only if they are taken before graded examinations are returned to students (next class period). In the event that a make-up examination cannot be taken before exams are returned to other students, the missed examination will not count in calculating the course grade. This means that other graded work will be responsible for a greater weight in determining the course final grade.
The final examination must be taken.
Disruption of the Learning Environment
Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.
Midterm
The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued June 16-22, reflects approximately 20% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, by mid-term, which occurs on June 26, 2009.
Evaluation Information
Assignments (800 points)
Throughout the semester you will be required to submit eight assignments to me via WebCt. All assignments will be due by 11:59pm on Sunday of the assigned due date. The first assignment will be due Sunday, June 7, 2009. Each assignment is worth 100 points.
Discussions Posts (250 points)
Because this is an online course, you will be required to participate in online discussion forums.
You will be required to answer questions posted by the Instructor and you will also be required to read
other students’ posts and respond to at least two other students. If differences of opinion occur, debate
and support your viewpoint professionally. Discussion posts will be required for each chapter. All discussion posts will be due by 11:59pm on Sunday of the assigned due date. The first discussion will be due Sunday, May 31, 2009.
Exams (300 points)
Students will have three exams during the semester. Each exam is worth 100 points.
Tentative Class Schedule
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DATE |
LOCATION |
READINGS |
ASSIGNMENTS |
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May 27, 2009 |
On-campus |
Orientation Introduction to Course |
Discussion 1 Due |
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June 7, 2009 |
Online |
Ch. 1: Juvenile Justice Overview Ch. 2: Measurement of Juvenile Crime |
Assignment 1 Due Discussion 2 Due |
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June 14, 2009 |
Online |
Ch. 3: Causes of Juvenile Crime Ch. 14: Gender, Race, & Ethnicity |
Assignment 2 Due Discussion 3 Due |
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June 17, 2009 |
On-campus |
Exam 1 |
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June 21, 2009 |
Online |
Ch. 4: The Police Ch. 5: Juvenile Court |
Assignment 3 Due Discussion 4 Due |
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June 28, 2009 |
Online |
Ch. 6: Juvenile Court Chapter 7: Juveniles in Adult Court |
Assignment 4 Due Discussion 5 Due |
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July 5, 2009 |
Online |
Chapter 8: Juvenile Probation Ch. 9: Community-Based Programs |
Assignment 5 Due Discussion 6 Due |
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July 8, 2009 |
On-campus |
Exam 2 |
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July 12, 2009 |
Online |
Ch. 10: Juvenile Institutionalization Ch. 11: Treatment Technologies |
Assignment 6 Due Discussion 7 Due |
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July 19, 2009 |
Online |
Ch. 12: Juvenile Gangs Ch. 13: Drugs & Youthful Offending |
Assignment 7 Due Discussion 8 Due |
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July 26, 2009 |
Online |
Ch. 16: Juvenile Justice in the 21st… |
Assignment 8 Due Discussion 9 Due |
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July 29, 2009 |
On-campus |
Final Exam |
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ACTIVITY |
POINTS EARNED |
POINTS POSSIBLE |
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Assignment 1 |
100 points |
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Assignment 2 |
100 points |
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Assignment 3 |
100 points |
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Assignment 4 |
100 points |
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Assignment 5 |
100 points |
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Assignment 6 |
100 points |
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Assignment 7 |
100 points |
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Assignment 8 |
100 points |
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Discussion Posts |
250 points |
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Exam 1 |
100 points |
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Exam 2 |
100 points |
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Final Exam |
100 points |
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Total |
1350 points |
STUDENTS’ FINAL GRADES WILL BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:
Grading Procedure
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A |
90 – 100% |
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B |
80 – 89% |
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C |
70 – 79% |
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D |
60 – 69% |
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F |
below 60% |
WEBCT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE-SUMMER 2009
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Maintenance Schedule - Summer 2009 |
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Maintenance Begins 10:00pm Maintenance Ends 7:00am Friday, May 22 Saturday, May 23 Friday, June 5 Saturday, June 6 Friday, June 19 Saturday, June 20
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The instructor reserves the right to makes revisions to the syllabus as needed.