Administration of Justice 001
1st Day, 1st Week & Syllabus
Syllabus for AJ 001
Instructions:
A few requirements of you for the first week of class.
Learn how my system works.
Week 1 assignment
1. Log in to Canvas and post a self like photo of yourself.
2. Respond in Discussions
3.Complete the Syllabus quiz in Canvas.
A few requirements of you for the first week of class.
Learn how my system works.
Week 1 assignment
1. Log in to Canvas and post a self like photo of yourself.
2. Respond in Discussions
3.Complete the Syllabus quiz in Canvas.
COURSE TITLE
· Introduction to Administration of Justice 001
COURSE NAME AND SECTION
· Administration of Justice –
Any Section of Introduction of Administration of justice.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
· This course deals with the History, structure, of courts and corrections,
functions of those organizations, jurisdiction, professional opportunities
in Law Enforcement, and corrections as well as their interactions with one another.
INSTRUCTOR, CONTACT INFORMATION & OFFICE HOURS
If my office hours do not match your schedule, please contact me to arrange an appointment that is agreeable with both of us.
· Mr. M. Reid
· (310) 233-4698 extension 4702. Voicemail
· (310) 233-4068 desk
· Office hours: Email for appointment
· Preferred method of contact –Any course, please use “Private Messages tab in Canvas
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After taking this course,
Students will be able to
· Describe the history, structure, functions of law enforcement, courts, and corrections
· Identify, define and discuss the various crime classifications
· Social Impact of crime in society
· Identify and discuss the “due process” protections provided by the U.S. Constitution.
· Identify the attributes of leadership and discuss their relationship to ethical decisions making by Law Enforcement officials.
· Identify and explain the 15 steps in the formal criminal justice process.
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION:
This text can be purchased in the LAHC Bookstore.
Essentials of Criminal Justice – Purchased at LAHC Bookstore
10th Ed- Student edition ( any edition may do)
A copy of this text is retained in LAHC Baxters Library
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Regular attendance and classroom participation are essential for a passing grade in this course.
· Students who have pre-registered for this class and who fail to attend the first two scheduled classes or contact the instructor during the first week of the semester forfeit their right to a place in the class.
· The student is expected to attend every meeting of all classes for which he or she is registered. A student absent from classes for emergency reasons must inform me of the reason for the absence. I understand that mitigating circumstances do arise and may be considered. Whenever absences “in hours” exceed the number of hours the class meets per week, the student may be excluded from class. It is the student’s responsibility to drop from class.
HOMEWORK
· Approximately 4-6 hours of homework, weekly. Homework may include but not limited to; Canvas (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., reading of web content, handouts, Internet Computer searches, attending a City, County, Law, or LAHC Baxters Library.
EXAMINATIONS:
Unless otherwise noted, the final (exam #3) will be given according to the “Schedule of “Final Examinations” found on the last page of the “Schedule of Classes”.
· Many exams are called quizzes in Canvas, will be given during the semester. One of the three exams will be part of the student learning assessments. (Quizzes after each chapter)
· The exams are cumulative in nature and will cover classroom lecture, handout materials, textbook readings, break out group material and videos.
· Video and etudes assignments maybe listed as a test, however a test or quiz is not an exam.
· No student will be excused from completing a final examination.
· for details on assignments, go to your Canvas course.
TERM PAPER
· YES, a Term/or Research paper is required for his course. Further details of the nature and scope of the paper will be provided in the first 3 week of the course. Think about your topic now!
TEACHING METHODS
· The course text will be augment with:
· Chapter website presentations that are your instructor’s power point presentations.
· Videos – some in Canvas, most on my website at www.professormikereid.com
· Online course work, Canvas, dealing with the course topic
· Classroom break out group materials- court simulation
· Class presentations-
· Canvas website – written material
GRADING SCALE:
90% - 100% ………. A: Excellent
80% - 89% ……….... B: Good
70% - 79% ………... C: Fair
60% - 69% ……….... D: Poor
0% - 59% …….……..F: Fail
· Grading is based upon:
· Attendance,
· Class participation – See Grading Rubric- (sitting in class without communication cannot be graded)
· Court simulation (required) - See Grading Rubric
· Break out group, leaderless group presentations and interaction with other classmates,
· Writing assignments and testing - See Grading Rubric
· Submission of writing assignments to Canvas. Do not send me an email with your assignment in it. It will never be seen or accepted.
· NO EXTRA CREDIT – (I have found that students who wish extra credit usually would give up on another assignment and attempt to make it up with extra credit)
CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
Please treat your fellow students with the same respect you wish to be shown.
· As approved by the Associated Student Organization and by the Academic Senate, all cell phones and electronic sound-emitting devices shall be turned off at all times during classes. Cell phones and pagers put on vibrate are acceptable, headsets and Recording devises are not permitted.
· State law in California prohibits the use of any electronic listening or recording device in the classroom without prior consent of the teacher and college administration.
· Any student who needs to use electronic aids must secure the consent from me. If I decide and agree to your request, a notice of consent must be forwarded to the Dean of Academic Affairs for approval (To make it clear, I will not agree to any such request under any circumstances).
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
· It is the policy of the Los Angeles Community College District to provide an educational, employment and business environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes.
Title IX (of the 1972 Education Amendments) protects students and staff alike from discrimination based on sex, including Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault, which are forms of Sexual Misconduct. Under Title IX, all people in the educational environment must be treated equitably, regardless of sex, sexual orientation or expression, and/or transgender identity. For more information: http://www.laccd.edu/Departments/DistrictResources/OfficeOfDiversity/TitleIX/Pages/default.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
If you have experienced or learned of a possible violation of Title IX and/or would like to know about options, resources (including confidential services), the law, or District policy, please do not hesitate to contact a Title IX Coordinator.
LAHC Campus Title IX Coordinators :
PLAGIARISM
· Definition: Plagiarism is a student's failure to distinguish his or her own words and ideas from those of a source the student has consulted. Ideas derived from another, whether presented as exact words, a paraphrase, a summary or quoted phrase, must always be appropriately referenced to the source, whether the source is printed, electronic, or spoken. Whenever exact words are used, quotation marks or an indented block indicator of a quotation must be used, together with the proper citation in a style required by the professor.
· Usually, three or more words in a row copied from a source without a citation constitutes plagiarism.
SMOKING:
This is a non-smoking campus.
Plagiarism is is a form of cheating. Any student who uses the published or unpublished writing, ideas, and/or words of another person without crediting the author will receive a FAIL for the assignment. Further disciplinary actions may be taken. If a student copies from another student's paper, this is also plagiarism. In this case, both students will fail the assignment.
· Penalty: The penalty process is; your assignment is decided by the instructor and departmental policies with the following suggested progressive discipline guidelines: warning, rewrite assignment, zero points on assignment, or Administrative discipline.
· Appeals: Appeals should be directed to the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division Chair Brad Young, for further action as required by due process.
· 9803.28 Academic Dishonesty. Violations of Academic integrity include, but are not limited to the following actions: Cheating on an exam, plagiarism, working together on an assignment paper or project when the instructor has specifically stated students should not do so, submitting the same term paper to one or more than one instructor, or allowing another individual to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s or allowing another individual to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s grade.
· Smoking is not permitted in any classroom or other enclosed facility which any student is required to occupy or which is customarily occupied by nonsmoking students.
DRUG-FREE CAMPUS:
Focus on your educational success
Canvas in mycollege.laccd.edu
www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
· In accordance with Section 22 of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, Los Angeles Harbor College strives to maintain a drug and alcohol free campus for its students and employees.
· Students with a verified disability who may need a reasonable accommodation (s) for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the DSPS Office for Special services as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.
· (for Harbor College only: Café 108, 310-233-4629)
· It is possible to keep updated with “most” classroom activities.
· On www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., or Canvas website, I might post “some” information
· Power Point presentations and
· Reading assignments
· Due dates for submitting assignments,
or any changes in the weekly class schedule.
· You should check the Canvas weekly; go to the calendar in Canvas or check www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for notifications and or valuable postings throughout the semester.
Frequently asked questions
1. Q. If I miss 3 consecutive class sessions will you really drop me from the course?
Answer- “Yes” if you fail to notify me by a Private Message in etudes or by email of your intentions of completing the course, you will be dropped.
2. Q. If I miss the final exam, will I get an “F”
Answer- “Maybe” every student is required to take a final exam. If you cannot attend, you must contact me to schedule an appointment to take the final exam. It usually is not possible to receive a passing grade if you missed the final.
3. Q. If I do not write the required research paper, will I still get a good grade?
Answer- “Maybe Not” the Term or Research paper is a significant partition of your grade. It is possible you might fail the course without writing a research paper.
4. Q. How difficult is this course to complete?
Answer, this class is not difficult at all. First, show up for every class session, participate in Canvas, go to my website www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., speak in class discussions and complete all required course assignments/testing and you will succeed.
Other Characteristics of a Good College Student, also include:
www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. These assignments are designed to assist in your educational success.
Refer to Canvas, or www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.for all of the assignment details under this course title, section and tabs.
THINGS TO PAY ATTENTION TO:
-Show up for class on time; be prepared with a writing instrument and paper.
Respect everyone in the classroom; that includes me.
Shut off all electronic devices, cell phones, computers receiving emails or Ipods, and any device with internet capabilities. These devices are a disturbance to other students. Other student’s in the class are distracted by this activity. They watch what’s on your screen, instead of listening to instruction. Please do not disturb other students with your technology.
Do not be disruptive- THIS IS any component of disruption which includes;
Walking in late, and leaving early
Cell phone disruptions,
Texting in class on your phone, or another chat website on your computer.
Including, getting up and walking out of the class to use the restroom. If you wish to leave for the restroom, take care of business before you enter the classroom. If you wish to leave early, don’t show up.
You must understand the educational environment you are currently in. Failing to adhere to these rules, will significantly reduce your grade. Please don’t test me on these issues. Students have tried and have not succeeded.
Participation- You must participate in classroom discussions, Canvas discussions, any out of class assignments, testing, quizzes, and my website www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Self- Management calendar: Week #1 assignment. (Not required to submit it)
Enroll in Canvas and submit a self-like photo of yourself. Place a photo to upload in your Canvas profile.
Take the time to understand the material that is presented to you-
Students walk through the door with misconceptions of their understanding of the criminal justice material.
Don’t guess about what is being presented; if you don’t understand it, just ask I’ll go over it again.
No cheating- this is a big issue in Community Colleges, so don’t do it. It includes plagiarism of any kind.
Get involved in College school clubs (whether it is Criminal Justice Club, or any other on-campus club. Being successful is partnering up with other students with the same pursuit of their educational goals and professional accomplishments.
Be sure to complete a self-evaluation of your performance to allow yourself to be successful. (Not required no submission necessary)
This self-evaluation should take place before the semester begins; daily, weekly, monthly and at the conclusion of the semester. This will keep you on-track to accomplish your goals.
Take Responsibility for the decisions you make. You don’t see it now, but once you get through this process, you’ll get through anything!
Wow! What a list of things. It will be okay!
Good Luck!
· Introduction to Administration of Justice 001
COURSE NAME AND SECTION
· Administration of Justice –
Any Section of Introduction of Administration of justice.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
· This course deals with the History, structure, of courts and corrections,
functions of those organizations, jurisdiction, professional opportunities
in Law Enforcement, and corrections as well as their interactions with one another.
INSTRUCTOR, CONTACT INFORMATION & OFFICE HOURS
If my office hours do not match your schedule, please contact me to arrange an appointment that is agreeable with both of us.
· Mr. M. Reid
· (310) 233-4698 extension 4702. Voicemail
· (310) 233-4068 desk
· Office hours: Email for appointment
· Preferred method of contact –Any course, please use “Private Messages tab in Canvas
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After taking this course,
Students will be able to
· Describe the history, structure, functions of law enforcement, courts, and corrections
· Identify, define and discuss the various crime classifications
· Social Impact of crime in society
· Identify and discuss the “due process” protections provided by the U.S. Constitution.
· Identify the attributes of leadership and discuss their relationship to ethical decisions making by Law Enforcement officials.
· Identify and explain the 15 steps in the formal criminal justice process.
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION:
This text can be purchased in the LAHC Bookstore.
Essentials of Criminal Justice – Purchased at LAHC Bookstore
10th Ed- Student edition ( any edition may do)
A copy of this text is retained in LAHC Baxters Library
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Regular attendance and classroom participation are essential for a passing grade in this course.
· Students who have pre-registered for this class and who fail to attend the first two scheduled classes or contact the instructor during the first week of the semester forfeit their right to a place in the class.
· The student is expected to attend every meeting of all classes for which he or she is registered. A student absent from classes for emergency reasons must inform me of the reason for the absence. I understand that mitigating circumstances do arise and may be considered. Whenever absences “in hours” exceed the number of hours the class meets per week, the student may be excluded from class. It is the student’s responsibility to drop from class.
HOMEWORK
· Approximately 4-6 hours of homework, weekly. Homework may include but not limited to; Canvas (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., reading of web content, handouts, Internet Computer searches, attending a City, County, Law, or LAHC Baxters Library.
EXAMINATIONS:
Unless otherwise noted, the final (exam #3) will be given according to the “Schedule of “Final Examinations” found on the last page of the “Schedule of Classes”.
· Many exams are called quizzes in Canvas, will be given during the semester. One of the three exams will be part of the student learning assessments. (Quizzes after each chapter)
· The exams are cumulative in nature and will cover classroom lecture, handout materials, textbook readings, break out group material and videos.
· Video and etudes assignments maybe listed as a test, however a test or quiz is not an exam.
· No student will be excused from completing a final examination.
· for details on assignments, go to your Canvas course.
TERM PAPER
· YES, a Term/or Research paper is required for his course. Further details of the nature and scope of the paper will be provided in the first 3 week of the course. Think about your topic now!
TEACHING METHODS
· The course text will be augment with:
· Chapter website presentations that are your instructor’s power point presentations.
· Videos – some in Canvas, most on my website at www.professormikereid.com
· Online course work, Canvas, dealing with the course topic
· Classroom break out group materials- court simulation
· Class presentations-
· Canvas website – written material
GRADING SCALE:
90% - 100% ………. A: Excellent
80% - 89% ……….... B: Good
70% - 79% ………... C: Fair
60% - 69% ……….... D: Poor
0% - 59% …….……..F: Fail
· Grading is based upon:
· Attendance,
· Class participation – See Grading Rubric- (sitting in class without communication cannot be graded)
· Court simulation (required) - See Grading Rubric
· Break out group, leaderless group presentations and interaction with other classmates,
· Writing assignments and testing - See Grading Rubric
· Submission of writing assignments to Canvas. Do not send me an email with your assignment in it. It will never be seen or accepted.
· NO EXTRA CREDIT – (I have found that students who wish extra credit usually would give up on another assignment and attempt to make it up with extra credit)
CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
Please treat your fellow students with the same respect you wish to be shown.
· As approved by the Associated Student Organization and by the Academic Senate, all cell phones and electronic sound-emitting devices shall be turned off at all times during classes. Cell phones and pagers put on vibrate are acceptable, headsets and Recording devises are not permitted.
· State law in California prohibits the use of any electronic listening or recording device in the classroom without prior consent of the teacher and college administration.
· Any student who needs to use electronic aids must secure the consent from me. If I decide and agree to your request, a notice of consent must be forwarded to the Dean of Academic Affairs for approval (To make it clear, I will not agree to any such request under any circumstances).
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
· It is the policy of the Los Angeles Community College District to provide an educational, employment and business environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes.
Title IX (of the 1972 Education Amendments) protects students and staff alike from discrimination based on sex, including Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault, which are forms of Sexual Misconduct. Under Title IX, all people in the educational environment must be treated equitably, regardless of sex, sexual orientation or expression, and/or transgender identity. For more information: http://www.laccd.edu/Departments/DistrictResources/OfficeOfDiversity/TitleIX/Pages/default.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
If you have experienced or learned of a possible violation of Title IX and/or would like to know about options, resources (including confidential services), the law, or District policy, please do not hesitate to contact a Title IX Coordinator.
LAHC Campus Title IX Coordinators :
PLAGIARISM
· Definition: Plagiarism is a student's failure to distinguish his or her own words and ideas from those of a source the student has consulted. Ideas derived from another, whether presented as exact words, a paraphrase, a summary or quoted phrase, must always be appropriately referenced to the source, whether the source is printed, electronic, or spoken. Whenever exact words are used, quotation marks or an indented block indicator of a quotation must be used, together with the proper citation in a style required by the professor.
· Usually, three or more words in a row copied from a source without a citation constitutes plagiarism.
SMOKING:
This is a non-smoking campus.
Plagiarism is is a form of cheating. Any student who uses the published or unpublished writing, ideas, and/or words of another person without crediting the author will receive a FAIL for the assignment. Further disciplinary actions may be taken. If a student copies from another student's paper, this is also plagiarism. In this case, both students will fail the assignment.
· Penalty: The penalty process is; your assignment is decided by the instructor and departmental policies with the following suggested progressive discipline guidelines: warning, rewrite assignment, zero points on assignment, or Administrative discipline.
· Appeals: Appeals should be directed to the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division Chair Brad Young, for further action as required by due process.
· 9803.28 Academic Dishonesty. Violations of Academic integrity include, but are not limited to the following actions: Cheating on an exam, plagiarism, working together on an assignment paper or project when the instructor has specifically stated students should not do so, submitting the same term paper to one or more than one instructor, or allowing another individual to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s or allowing another individual to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s grade.
· Smoking is not permitted in any classroom or other enclosed facility which any student is required to occupy or which is customarily occupied by nonsmoking students.
DRUG-FREE CAMPUS:
Focus on your educational success
Canvas in mycollege.laccd.edu
www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
· In accordance with Section 22 of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, Los Angeles Harbor College strives to maintain a drug and alcohol free campus for its students and employees.
· Students with a verified disability who may need a reasonable accommodation (s) for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the DSPS Office for Special services as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.
· (for Harbor College only: Café 108, 310-233-4629)
· It is possible to keep updated with “most” classroom activities.
· On www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., or Canvas website, I might post “some” information
· Power Point presentations and
· Reading assignments
· Due dates for submitting assignments,
or any changes in the weekly class schedule.
· You should check the Canvas weekly; go to the calendar in Canvas or check www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for notifications and or valuable postings throughout the semester.
Frequently asked questions
1. Q. If I miss 3 consecutive class sessions will you really drop me from the course?
Answer- “Yes” if you fail to notify me by a Private Message in etudes or by email of your intentions of completing the course, you will be dropped.
2. Q. If I miss the final exam, will I get an “F”
Answer- “Maybe” every student is required to take a final exam. If you cannot attend, you must contact me to schedule an appointment to take the final exam. It usually is not possible to receive a passing grade if you missed the final.
3. Q. If I do not write the required research paper, will I still get a good grade?
Answer- “Maybe Not” the Term or Research paper is a significant partition of your grade. It is possible you might fail the course without writing a research paper.
4. Q. How difficult is this course to complete?
Answer, this class is not difficult at all. First, show up for every class session, participate in Canvas, go to my website www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., speak in class discussions and complete all required course assignments/testing and you will succeed.
Other Characteristics of a Good College Student, also include:
www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. These assignments are designed to assist in your educational success.
Refer to Canvas, or www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.for all of the assignment details under this course title, section and tabs.
THINGS TO PAY ATTENTION TO:
-Show up for class on time; be prepared with a writing instrument and paper.
Respect everyone in the classroom; that includes me.
Shut off all electronic devices, cell phones, computers receiving emails or Ipods, and any device with internet capabilities. These devices are a disturbance to other students. Other student’s in the class are distracted by this activity. They watch what’s on your screen, instead of listening to instruction. Please do not disturb other students with your technology.
Do not be disruptive- THIS IS any component of disruption which includes;
Walking in late, and leaving early
Cell phone disruptions,
Texting in class on your phone, or another chat website on your computer.
Including, getting up and walking out of the class to use the restroom. If you wish to leave for the restroom, take care of business before you enter the classroom. If you wish to leave early, don’t show up.
You must understand the educational environment you are currently in. Failing to adhere to these rules, will significantly reduce your grade. Please don’t test me on these issues. Students have tried and have not succeeded.
Participation- You must participate in classroom discussions, Canvas discussions, any out of class assignments, testing, quizzes, and my website www.professormikereid.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Self- Management calendar: Week #1 assignment. (Not required to submit it)
Enroll in Canvas and submit a self-like photo of yourself. Place a photo to upload in your Canvas profile.
Take the time to understand the material that is presented to you-
Students walk through the door with misconceptions of their understanding of the criminal justice material.
Don’t guess about what is being presented; if you don’t understand it, just ask I’ll go over it again.
No cheating- this is a big issue in Community Colleges, so don’t do it. It includes plagiarism of any kind.
Get involved in College school clubs (whether it is Criminal Justice Club, or any other on-campus club. Being successful is partnering up with other students with the same pursuit of their educational goals and professional accomplishments.
Be sure to complete a self-evaluation of your performance to allow yourself to be successful. (Not required no submission necessary)
This self-evaluation should take place before the semester begins; daily, weekly, monthly and at the conclusion of the semester. This will keep you on-track to accomplish your goals.
Take Responsibility for the decisions you make. You don’t see it now, but once you get through this process, you’ll get through anything!
Wow! What a list of things. It will be okay!
Good Luck!
Grading matrix - Refer to AJ 001Home page for detailed explanations.
Emerging (Poor)
New, novice demonstration of competency, many areas for skill development
Developing (Fair)
Demonstrates some level of competency and areas for skill development
Advanced (Good)
Demonstrates significant level of competency and few areas for development
Emerging (Poor)
New, novice demonstration of competency, many areas for skill development
Developing (Fair)
Demonstrates some level of competency and areas for skill development
Advanced (Good)
Demonstrates significant level of competency and few areas for development
