Instructor Email: gbingham@bcconline.com

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I. Course Description

A. 3 Units

B. Lecture: 3 hours

C. Prerequisites: None

D. Catalog: History and trends of corrections. Legal issues, general laws (i.e., codes, statutes, case law, etc.) and general operations in correctional institutions. Relationship between corrections and other components of the criminal justice system will also be examined. Employment opportunities and entry requirements in the criminal justice field. Degree Applicable.

II. Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s):

1. Students will develop the ability to question the validity of political pronouncements concerning the effects of: punishment; court ordered changes to prison, jail facilities; Proposition 36 (California); increased numbers of incarceration; results of the war on drugs; management of correctional facilities; punishing sex offenders; rights of correctional clients; changes to correctional systems.

Assessment method(s): Methods include options of the following: a). Write essays on the students descriptive thoughts on corrections in America. b). Write essays in response to discussion questions appraising the accuracy of public pronouncements on corrections in America. c). Demonstrate knowledge of corrections in America by taking an objective test.

2. Students will learn the vocabulary specific to corrections in America.

Assessment method(s): Methods include options of the following: a). Write essay on the students descriptive thought on corrections in America. b). Write essays in response to discussion questions using corrections vocabulary relating their appraisal. c). Recognize and interpret correctional vocabulary by taking an objective test.

3. Students will collect information on the many career opportunities in the corrections field in America.

Assessment method(s): Methods include options of the following: a) Write essay on the student’s descriptive thoughts on a career field in corrections in America. b). Write essays in response to discussion questions using information to identify career opportunities in the corrections field. c). Report knowledge of correctional career opportunities by taking an objective test.

 

Course Objectives

Upon conclusion of the course, the student will be able to:

A. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and trends of corrections.

B. Identify and describe the legal issues, general laws and general operations of corrections.

C. Describe the relationship between corrections and other components of the Criminal Justice System.

D. Recall, list and define common terms used in the field of corrections.

E. Identify and explain the different levels of corrections.

F. Differentiate and diagram the various components of the Criminal Justice System.

G. Collect, organize, and analyze and present information of the Criminal Justice System.

In the box below type the one objective and SLO that interests you the most from the list above and one reason why you took this class.

Other Outside Class Assignments:

A. Study

B. Answer Questions

C. Required reading

D. Problem solving activity or exercise

E. Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)

F. Internet Research Project

IV. Materials Required

A. Text: Corrections in America, An Introduction, 12th edition; ISBN 0-13-503439-6, Copyright 2010, Prentice Hall.

B. Floppy disk, 3.5" to save and back up assignments

C. Access to computer with internet connection. There are computers in the Barstow college and Ft. Irwin satellite sites available for your use.

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I understand and I must have Corrections in America an Introduction, and a floppy disk by the first week of class.

Email Updates:

One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization.

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As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.

V. Major Assignments and Tests

Schedule of Major Assignments and Tests

Major assignments are due before midnight on the designated dates assigned on the homepage of the course.

Lesson 1, Quiz 1 Saturday

Lesson 2, Quiz 2 Saturday

Lesson 3, Quiz 3, Saturday

Lesson 4,Quiz 4, and course paper on proposition 36 (to www.turnitin.com website and directly to me over email) Saturday

Lesson 5, Quiz 5 Saturday, Midterm Examination, (take this test)

Lesson 6, Quiz 6 Saturday

Lesson 7, Quiz 7 Saturday

Lesson 8, Quiz 8, Saturday

Lesson 9, Quiz 9 Wednesday

Take the Final Examination

Written paper requirement: Due the end of week 4. This assignment must be turned into me directly by internet message and the turnitin website. To submit this written assignment to turnitin at their website, go to: http://turnitin.com. Then go to class ID, Introduction to Corrections, ADJU 14. The password is "Corrections" (case sensitive). A four hundred word paper on California’s Proposition 36 is required to get credit for this course. Answer the following questions regarding proposition 36: 1. What does propositions 36 intend to accomplish? 2. What category of offenders does this proposition address? 3. Has proposition 36 had an impact on the offenders that have fallen under this proposition? How? 4. Why was proposition 36 developed? Is proposition 36 relevant today? Why? 5. Do you think proposition 36 is the correct action to take place? Why? 6. What would you change regarding proposition 36? Why? Please mail your responses directly to my e mail address. Do "not" post your responses in the discussion areas. Also, it is important to indicate any references used in the paper. Please note grading criteria which follows. Research you topic. Research means seek out as much information as possible on it by searching the internet, library, book store, interviewing people working in the field, etc. After researching the information, write your answers to the questions based on what you have read and discovered.

Written Assignment Feedback

Rated on scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being unsatisfactory and 5 being satisfactory. NA is not applicable.

Content/Development

Subject Matter (30%):

Key elements of assignment covered 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Content is comprehensive/accurate/persuasive 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Displays an understanding of relevant theory 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Major points supported by specific details/examples 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Research is adequate/timely 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Resources include more than textbook 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Total % points:___
Comments

Higher-Order Thinking (20%):
Compares/contrasts/integrates subject matter with work environment/experience 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Analyzes and synthesizes theory/practice to develop new ideas 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Total % points:___
Comments

Organizational (20%):
Introduction provides sufficient background on topic 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Introduction previews major points 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Central theme/purpose is immediately clear 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Subsequent sections develop/support central theme 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Conclusions/recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Total% points:____
Comments:

Style/Mechanics

Format (10%):
Citations/reference page follows guidelines 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Ideas/information from other sources cited properly 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Format of paper is effective (headings and other tools as appropriate) 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Attention paid to detail and neatness 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Total % points: _____
Comments:

Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling (10%):
Grammar is correct 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Punctuation is correct 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Spelling is correct 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Consistent use of tense 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Consistent use of person 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Total % points: ____
Comments:

Readability/Style (10%):
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Sentences are well-constructed with varied structure 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections maintain the flow of thought 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Words used are precise and unambiguous 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Tone is appropriate to audience, content, and assignment 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Total % points: ____
Comments:


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To receive credit for the course, all quizzes, midterm examination, final examination and the writing requirement must be completed. (Paper must be sent directly to me and also the turnitin.com website.) Taking the midterm examination, final examination, and completing the writing requirement is mandatory. I understand that all of my assignments must be turned in on time, including discussion group postings and that failure to do so will result in a grade for the late work of no higher than “D”. You will not pass this course if you do not complete the paper and take the midterm examination, final examination.

Dates are subject to change, but any changes will be given at least a week in advance. In addition to the above, you will have discussion questions.

Readings:

Students will read an average of 53 pages per week from the text.


Plagiarism:

Plagiarism-presenting the work of another as your own is a crime punishable by failure, expulsion and legal action. It is the student’s responsibility to learn how to give proper credit for materials from other sources.

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I understand the policy on plagiarism and agree to abide by it.

Attendance and late quizzes, tests, paper:

Prompt completion of assignments are vital to the learning process. Late assignments will affect a student’s grade. LATE WORK WILL NOT RECEIVE A GRADE OF HIGHER THAN A “D”. You will not pass this course if you do not complete the paper and take the midterm examination, final examination.

There are no make up examinations.

There are no extra credit assignments.

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I understand that ALL of my assignments must be turned in on time, INCLUDING discussion group postings and that failure to do so will result in a grade for the late work of no higher than a “D”. You will not pass this course if you do not complete the paper and take the midterm examination, final examination.

VI. Evaluation and Grading

A student’s grade will be calculated as follows:

Weekly quizzes 360 (40 points each week)

Writing requirement 200

Midterm and Final Exam 200 (100 for each test)

Discussion Questions, Class Assignments 150 (17 points per question)

Total points: 910

Total points earned divided by total points possible equals percent grade:
90-100 % A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59%F

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I understand the above grading policy and will abide by its terms.

On-Campus Meetings:

There will be two on-campus meetings. One meeting for the midterm exam and one meeting for the final exam. If you cannot attend the exam meetings you will have to find an approved proctor, for example, a military education officer, a clergy member a librarian or an education official and an approved site, such as a military educational center, a church, a library or a school, to take the exam. Please look at the instructors posting area in the internet for testing information which will be posted as the testing period approaches.

The midterm test will cover lessons 1-4. The final test covers lessons 5-9. The midterm can be taken in Week 5. The final test can be taken in week 9. These tests should be taken in the computer lab at Barstow College, Fort Irwin or Miramar. Please call ahead to make sure that your lab does not have a conflicting activity (760-252-2411, ext 7288 on Barstow Campus). The Barstow computer lab is open Monday through Thursday 8AM-7:45PM, Friday 8AM-3:45PM, Saturday 9AM-1:45PM, closed on Sundays and holidays. Allow two hours for the tests. The Lab Techs cannot issue a test if less than two hours of lab time is remaining. The Lab Techs leave promptly on time. The tests are open book and you can use notes. No children or guests are allowed in the labs. Cell phones, pagers and the PDAs are not allowed in the testing area.

Please type the following in the box below: I understand that if I cannot come to the midterm and final it is my responsibility to find a proctor, to have the proctor approved by the instructor, and to arrange for a means of contact between my instructor and the proctor.
 

Plagiarism is claiming as your own a paper, report, article, outline or speech which in whole or in part was prepared by someone other than yourself. Plagiarism can result in failure of the course.

The instructor assumes that registration in this class reflects a motivating value to the student. Students are expected to understand their own unique and most productive learning styles and maintain motivation in order to integrate the material covered in the readings and in class or discussions and to be able to recall this material.

In the box below type, I understand what plagiarism is and know that committing plagiarism will result in failure of the course.

Instructors have the authority to establish standards for in classes. It is each student’s responsibility to meet these requirements or the instructor may lower the grade or drop him/her from the course.

If the student misses more than 10% of all class assignments for any reason, he or she may be dropped by the instructor. Remember, it is the student’s responsibility to drop a class, not the instructor’s. If the student does not drop, but remains on class roll, a grade of F may result.

It is suggested that each student on campus or online employ effective time management skills and protect the time schedule necessary to ACE this course. You may find it helpful to construct a "master" time schedule for the forthcoming semester (include study periods) and share it with your family and friends so that they will know in advance of the semester what to expect of you. There are no make-ups. Be sure to schedule the midterm and the final in your personal scheduler. Do not plan to move, get married, go on vacation or any other such activity during this class unless you are a great time manager. Only hospital emergencies which are documented and/or verifiable TDY will allow you to make up work or perform an extra project. The midterms and the final are a substantial portion of your grade.

In the box below type, I understand the standards for participation and agree to abide by them.

Written reports, presentations, quizzes and class exercises will be executed with proper grammar in accordance with standards expected at Barstow College. Points will be deducted for incorrect spelling and improper grammar.

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It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus. 

It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at https://bcregweb.barstow.edu or by calling (760)252-2411 x7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material.  After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link.  Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.

By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions.

When emailing your instructor: gbingham@bcconline.com include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson No. or the words: problem, question or comment. Many times I receive email with no name in the body of the email.  Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.

You must explain the problem in the subject line, i.e., ADJU 14 -- Lesson Two -- need help. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email I automatically delete all email without appropriate subject lines.

Remember I do not answer email on the weekends, so 48 hours response time does not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within 24-48 hours.  If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on the weekends there will be a longer turn around time, but the email will be answered by Tuesday of the following week. 

Email assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period.  Receiving graded assignments or answers to your questions before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies that quickly in the future. 

Online classes are NOT conducted via instantaneous transmission.  Just as I am giving you time to complete your work, I am to be given time to reply to your assignments.  In addition, the above stated timelines apply to ALL students and ALL responses to your questions and concerns. 

I appreciate your understanding of the above stated timelines and will respond to ALL questions and concerns about this class within the timeframes stated above.

A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor’s message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made.  Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area.  Should you have a concern with your class please email me your question.  It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered.  Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class. 

At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by calling (760) 252-6868 (local or out of state) and (877) 336-6868 (toll free within California).  You may also find out your grade by going on the Internet at https://bcregweb.barstow.edu.  I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course. 

In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above.

You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at http://www.bcconline.com/orient/. No work should be completed until AFTER the you have reviewed the orientation area.  The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses.  If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your technical question.  If your technical question is not answered on the website you may then email the  webmaster@bcconline.com with your question. 

If your question pertains to class materials you should email gbingham@bcconline.com.  The webmaster cannot answer course related questions, and your teacher does not answer technical questions. Remember that you must state your full name, problem, question or concern and your class name in the subject line when asking a question.

In the box below, I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation before beginning my course work is mandatory.  I realize that I should email the instructor with any class related questions.  I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the webmaster@bcconline.com my technical questions ONLY after checking the orientation area for the answer to my question first.

A syllabus is not a contract between the instructor and the student, but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.

In the box below, I understand a syllabus is a general guideline for students to use in planning their time for a particular class. The instructor reserves the right to make modifications to the syllabus with reasonable time allowances for students to adjust to the changes.

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