INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRMJS 1113
Weatherford and Sayre Campuses
Fall 2005
Dr. Philip D. Holley
SCI 201 A (Office Hours: When I am not in class or otherwise occupied 8:30-4:30)
(580) 774-3157; 3292
philip.holley@swosu.edu

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION: An overview of the agencies and processes involved in the administration of justice to those accused and convicted of violating the criminal law. Agency problems and due process issues related to law enforcement, prosecution, adjudication, sentencing and confinement of offenders are discussed.

TEXTS:
Johnson, Rettig, Scott and Garrison, The Criminal Justice Student Writer’s Manual
Harr and Hess, Seeking Employment in Criminal Justice and Related Fields
Siegel & Senna, Essentials of Criminal Justice

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Examine foundations of sociology, the scientific study of social behavior. Also, examine criminology and criminal justice as unique academic pursuits.

Review of basic research and writing techniques.

Review of ethics of criminal justice professionals.

Examine criminal justice careers.

Review of current issues in criminal justice.

Overview of the components of the criminal justice system.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Class attendance and participation.

Visit to my website in order to read, “Class Attendance Policy and Other Matters.” 10 points: http://pholley.home.telepath.com/index.html

Occupation report, 1-2 pages, 15 points

Exam over Johnson et al., 25 points

One page report over criminal justice professional organization (mission, membership requirements, etc.), 10 points

Final exam over Harr & Hess and Siegel & Senna, 40 points

5 reports over guest speakers in class, 1-2 pages each, 50 points.

Interview of a currently employed criminal justice professional, 6-8 pages, 50 points

GRADING: 200 points possible
A-80%       160+
B-70%   140-159
C-60%   120-139
D-50%   100-119