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CRJ 2501, Criminology 1

Course Description

Explores the study of crime and crime causation theories, including traditional and modern approaches and emerging technological innovations, as well as social policy.

Course Textbook

Schmalleger, F. (2012). Criminology today: An integrative introduction (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Define terms related to the study of crime and relate those terms to present day crime issues. 2. Analyze the concept of criminology and evaluate the applicability of criminology to crime solutions. 3. Examine research and data collection methods used in criminology and employ those tools as guides for

interpreting recent research. 4. Describe the basic concepts of biological theories of criminal behavior and assess the related scientific research

substantiating these theories. 5. Distinguish between various types of crimes and distinguish characteristics applicable to criminals involved in each

type of crime. 6. Evaluate methods used to effectively deal with crimes and assess the variability of the methods in respect to the

varying types of crimes. 7. Analyze the relationship between drugs and crime and evaluate recent studies attempting to thwart this

relationship. 8. Assess laws and social policies established to address crime in the United States and determine how these laws

are crime specific. 9. Examine the future of crime and estimate the changes in society that will require new laws based on multicultural

communities.

Academic Integrity

Honesty and integrity are taken very seriously at Waldorf University. All students should be familiar with the Waldorf University Academic Integrity Policy (found in the current Student Handbook) and the consequences that will result from breaches of this policy.

Credits

Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.

Course Structure

The course is divided into eight units. The purpose of the course unit is to create an integrative body of knowledge. Each course unit contains the following activities designed to enhance your understanding of the subject matter.

1. The Unit Lesson highlights, summarizes, and alerts students to areas of importance within selected readings. 2. The Unit Learning Outcomes will help students identify how learning will be demonstrated, supported and

evaluated. 3. The Required Reading Assignments may include textbook readings, supplemental books, professional journals,

and Internet sites.

CRJ 2501, Criminology Course Syllabus


4. Information and specifications regarding Discussion Board questions are provided in the Course Policies section. 5. Students are required to take Unit Assessments at the completion of each unit. These questions reflect all of the

material covered in each unit.

Unit Assignments

Unit III Research Paper Research the 1927 U.S. Supreme Court case of Buck v. Bell, which involved state-enforced eugenic sterilization for people who were considered feebleminded or otherwise genetically inferior. Write a minimum 1200-word research paper on your findings. Summarize the case, define the eugenic movement, and discuss its role in this case. Also, address Oliver Wendell Holmes’s statement, “It is better for all the world if, instead of waiting to execute degenerate offspring for crime, or to let them starve for their imbecility, society can prevent those who are manifestly unfit from continuing their kind.” Answer the following questions:

What happened to eugenics, particularly enforced sterilization, in the years following the Supreme Court’s findings in the Buck v. Bell case? What is the current legal status of enforced sterilization in the U.S.?

Is the study of genetics, especially heredity, sufficiently predictable to justify using it to make decisions such as those imposed on Carrie Buck? Should genetics be used as the basis for any type of legal decision? Support your answers.

Submit your Research Paper using the link in Unit III. Unit V Project You are the owner of a small retail business whose employees interact with the public daily. You employ around 85 people, both fulltime and part-time. You are aware of various types of workplace violence, and you wish to be proactive and prevent it as much as possible. How would you evaluate your company for risks? Design a plan for the prevention of workplace violence. Your project paper should be a minimum of 1,000 words. Use information from at least one other reputable source in addition to your textbook. Use APA format for the paper as well as all source citations. Submit your Project using the link in Unit V. Unit VI Case Study Go to the Waldorf Online Library (ProQuest) and read the article, “Tracking the CybercrimeTrail,” by Bryan Sartin, and answer the following questions:

What problem was identified? What steps were taken to solve the problem?

Various stages of the investigation were focused on different goals. Briefly list and describe what these were as the investigation progressed and what strategies were employed.

Identifying and catching the criminal was not the only purpose for this investigation—what else needed to be done, and how was it to be accomplished?

What type(s) of cybercrime was/were involved in this article? Does the identified offender fit the characteristics for this type of cybercrime?

Your assignment should be a minimum of three pages long, and you should use APA formatting. Submit your Case Study using the link in Unit VI.

Submitting Course Papers/Projects Once you have completed your papers/projects, submit your completed papers/projects by uploading through the Assignment tab in each unit. Do not e-mail your paper directly to your professor. By using the Assignment tab, your record will automatically be updated to indicate you have submitted your papers/projects and the assignment will be provided to your professor for grading. Instructions for submitting your assignment can be found under the Assignment tab in each unit.


APA Guidelines Waldorf University requires that students use the APA style for papers and projects. Therefore, the APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed. Information about using APA style can be found in APA Style Help in the Course Menu. This area provides links to internet sites, tutorials, and guides that provide comprehensive information on APA formatting, including examples and sample papers.

Grading Rubrics

This course utilizes analytic grading rubrics as tools for your professor in assigning grades for all learning activities. Each rubric serves as a guide that communicates the expectations of the learning activity and describes the criteria for each level of achievement. In addition, a rubric is a reference tool that lists evaluation criteria and can help you organize your efforts to meet the requirements of that learning activity. It is imperative for you to familiarize yourself with these rubrics because these are the primary tools your professor uses for assessing learning activities. Rubric categories include: (1) Discussion Board, (2) Assessment (Written Response), and (3) Assignment. However, it is possible that not all of the listed rubric types will be used in a single course (e.g., some courses may not have Assessments). The Discussion Board rubric can be found within Unit I’s Discussion Board submission instructions. The Assessment (Written Response) rubric can be found embedded in a link within the directions for each Unit Assessment. However, these rubrics will only be used when written-response questions appear within the Assessment. Each Assignment type (e.g., article critique, case study, research paper) will have its own rubric. The Assignment rubrics are built into Blackboard, allowing students to review them prior to beginning the Assignment and again once the Assignment has been scored. This rubric can be accessed via the Assignment link located within the unit where it is to be submitted. Students may also access the rubric through the course menu by selecting the “Grades” link. Again, it is vitally important for you to become familiar with these rubrics because their application to your Discussion Boards, Assessments, and Assignments is the method by which your instructor assigns all grades.

Communication Forums These are non-graded discussion forums that allow you to communicate with your professor and other students. Participation in these discussion forums is encouraged, but not required. You can access these forums with the buttons in the Course Menu. Instructions for subscribing/unsubscribing to these forums are provided below. Click here for instructions on how to subscribe/unsubscribe and post to the Communication Forums. Ask the Professor This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content questions. Questions may focus on Blackboard locations of online course components, textbook or course content elaboration, additional guidance on assessment requirements, or general advice from other students. Questions that are specific in nature, such as inquiries regarding assessment/assignment grades or personal accommodation requests, are NOT to be posted on this forum. If you have questions, comments, or concerns of a non-public nature, please feel free to email your professor. Responses to your post will be addressed or emailed by the professor within 48 hours. Before posting, please ensure that you have read all relevant course documentation, including the syllabus, assessment/assignment instructions, faculty feedback, and other important information.

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Student Break Room This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers.

Final Exam Guidelines Proctored Final Exams are taken online. Final Exams are to be administered to students by an approved proctor on a date that is mutually convenient. The student is responsible for selecting a qualified proctor that must be approved by the College. To view a list of acceptable proctor qualifications, see the Proctor Agreement form. The Proctor Agreement form is located in the Online Forms, Courses page of the myWaldorf Student Portal. To request your proctored final exam and/or review the complete Examination Proctor Policy and Proctor Agreement, submit the Request, go to the Request to take Final Exam Online (Online Exam) form. The Request to take Final Exam Online (Online Exam) form is located in the Online Forms, Courses page of the myWaldorf Student Portal.

Grading

Discussion Boards (8 @ 2%) = 16% Assessments (8 @ 7%) = 56% Unit III Research Paper = 7% Unit V Project = 7% Unit VI Case Study = 7% Final Exam = 7% Total = 100%

Course Schedule/Checklist (PLEASE PRINT) The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.


CRJ 2501, Criminology Course Schedule

By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. Please keep this schedule for reference as you progress through your course.

Unit I Theories and Research

Review: Unit Study Guide

Read: Chapter 1: What is Criminology? Chapter 2: Where Do Theories Come From? Presentations: See Study Guide

Discuss:

Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Submit: Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit II Criminology Roots


Read: Chapter 3: Classical and Neoclassical Thought Presentations: See Study Guide

Discuss:



Submit: Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Proctor Approval Form

Notes/Goals:

Unit III Scientific Criminology


Read: Chapter 4: Biological Roots of Criminal Behavior Chapter 5: Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior Presentations: See Study Guide

Discuss:



Submit: Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Research Paper by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:



Unit IV Social Theories


Read:

Chapter 6: Social Structure Theories Chapter 7: Theories of Social Process and Social Development Chapter 8: Social Conflict Theories Presentations: See Study Guide

Discuss:



Submit: Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit V Physical Crimes


Read: Chapter 9: Crimes against Persons Chapter 10: Crimes against Property Presentations: See Study Guide

Discuss:



Submit: Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Project by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit VI The Business of Crime


Read: Chapter 11: White-Collar and Organized Crime Chapter 13: Technology and Crime Presentations: See Study Guide

Discuss:



Submit: Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Case Study by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:



Unit VII Drugs and Prostitution


Read: Chapter 12: Public Order and Drug Crimes Presentations: See Study Guide

Discuss:



Submit: Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Request to take Final Exam

Notes/Goals:

Unit VIII Transnationalism, Terrorism, and the Future


Read: Chapter 14: Globalization and Terrorism Epilogue Presentations: See Study Guide

Discuss:



Submit: Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Final Exam by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

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CRJ 2501, Criminology - Waldorf University · CRJ 2501, Criminology Course Syllabus . ... Information and specifications regarding Discussion Board questions are provided in ... Final