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North Carolina Central University

CRJU 4600 SENIOR SEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

FALL 2018 T & R, 9:25 AM – 10:40 AM

Instructor: Dr. George P. Wilson Hours: Monday 2 – 4 PM and Tuesday 11:00 –1pm

Office: Room # 105 and Wednesday by appointment

Telephone: 919 530-7089

E-mail: [email protected]

OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Open Educational Resources OER are teaching, learning, and research resources that reside in the

public domain or have been released under an intellectual property license that permits their use are

repurposing by other. OER include full course, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming

videos, test, software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to

knowledge. The use of OER in this course is a means of promoting affordable learning for student

success.

Course Description Students taking this course must be Criminal Justice seniors or have permission of the instructor.

This is the capstone course for criminal justice majors that require students to demonstrate, through

reflection and critical analysis, their ability to integrate subject matter in the department core areas of

study. This student-centered course will require students to integrate their knowledge and skills to

analyze a contemporary issue in criminal justice, especially the treatment and contributions of

African Americans, and provide a corrective course of action, which incorporates a nexus between

theory and practice and related policy. The course will also provide career information with regard

to graduate education and job seeking skills.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Student Learning Outcome PLO OER Assessment Summarize historical and contemporary criminal justice

problems, issues, and policies

1, 4 See assigned Reading in Black

board

Class Activity

Quiz

Explain the criminal justice process

3, 4 See assigned

Reading in Black board

Class activity

Quiz

Integrate theory, research, policy, and

practice to address a contemporary problem/issue in criminal justice and

provide corrective action

2, 4 See assigned

Reading in Black board

Capstone Paper Group Capstone Presentation

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Analyze criminal justice policies and

their impact on stakeholders and society.

1, 2, 4 See assigned

Reading in Black board

Capstone Project

Teaching Methodology This is a seminar course for senior majors in Criminal Justice. There will be oral and written

assignments. All assignments must be typed. Late assignments will not be accepted. The course will

emphasize reading, writing, discussion, class activities and student presentation. Class participation

is mandatory.

Classroom Policies 1. Bring cell phones to class but it should be used only for classwork (texting in class unless it

can be shared with the entire class).

2. No side bar conversations that interrupt the class lecture. 3. Do not bring food to class. 4. No read the newspaper or sleeping in class. 5. Dishonesty on all written assignments will result in a grade of “F”. 6. If asked to leave the class for disruptive behavior, or violation of #1 or #2 above you will

asked to leave the class, please do so immediately and meet with me after class is over.

7. All attendance will be submitted via “CASMPUS” and class attendance is not mandatory.

However, you are responsible for all materials covered in class.

8. If you are not on my roll after the 10-day census, please do not return to class without written

permission from the Registrar’s Office to continue in class.

Discrimination Please be tolerant of other classmates and your instructor. Discrimination will not and should not be

a part of this classroom experience on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and

where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation,

genetic information, political beliefs, dress, and income. Any sign of the aforementioned should be

brought to the attention of the instructor to take necessary steps to ameliorate the situation.

The instructor reserves the right to change the scheduled date, number, or nature of all course

requirements to facilitate course objectives. If these evaluation criteria must be revised

because of extraordinary circumstances, the instructor will distribute a written amendment to

the syllabus. Any changes will also be announced via Blackboard and email.

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CLASS SCHEDULE:

Week of: Module #1 1 - 2 Introduction to the class/The Road Not Taken

Course Requirements

Biographical sketch/Resume

Graduate School/Career Plan

Module #2 3 - 5 Criminal Justice Policy and Politics

Nexus between policy and practice in C J

Sources of law and policies

The Criminal Justice policy- making process

The major models of in the USA justice system

Module #3 6 - 8 Media Influence on Law Enforcement Theory, Policy and

Practice

Mississippi Burning: Maintaining social control through fear

and intimidation

Influence of Media: Changing police and citizen behavior

Module #4 9 - 12 Special Populations in Criminal Justice

Race and criminal justice/New Jim Crow

Gender and criminal justice

Returning citizens and criminal justice

Video “Omar and Pete”

Immigrants and criminal justice

Module #5 13 - 16 Special Issues in Criminal Justice

Juveniles and the School to Prison Pipeline

Video “School to Prison NC”

Wrongful Conviction

Prison Privatization

The Death Penalty

***YOU MUST USE Blackboard: START HERE THIS WEEK FOR

DATES and ASSIGNMENTS AND LOGIN ONCE EACH WEEK

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IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES FOR FALL 2018

August 13 First day of classes

August 20 Final class rolls in banner

September 3 Labor Day no classes

September 28 Midterm progress reports

October 5 Last day student can withdraw with a WC

October 15 – 16 Fall Break

November 2 Founder’s Day

November 3 Homecoming

November 22 CAPSTONE PAPERS DUE

November 21 -25 Thanksgiving recess

November 26 Capstone Project Due

November 27 – 28 CAPSTONE PRESENTATION DUE

November 30 Final grades for graduating seniors due in banner

December 3 Final grades for non -graduating students due in banner

December 8 COMMENCEMENT

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ALL assignment MUST be submitted in black board not emailed, via Safe Assign with a Score

Not to Exceed 20% you have two attempts (Late Paper Not Excepted Without Documented

Excused at the discretion of the instructor).

Assignments Deadlines Points

Syllabus Quiz

Aug 18

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The Road Not Taken/Bio/Plan Aug 24 25

Policy Assignment Aug 29 25

Quiz #1 or Class activity Aug 30 25

Capstone Paper Topic Sept 3 10

Annotated Bibliography Sept 24 30

Quiz #2 or Class activity Sept 26 25

Reflection #1 “Mississippi Burning” Oct 11 25

Quiz #3 or Class activity Oct 16 25

Reflection #2 “The New Jim Crow” Oct 23 25

Capstone Paper Nov 22 100

Capstone Project Nov 26 50

Capstone Presentation Nov 27 - 28 25

Total 400

Extra Credit:

SRI

School to Prison

Other

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Course Grading Scale: A = 360 - 400

B = 320 - 359

C = 280 - 319

D = 240- 279

F = below 239

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North Carolina Central University

Statement on Student Disability Statement of Inclusion/Non-Discrimination North Carolina Central University is committed to the principles of affirmative action and non-discrimination. The University welcomes diversity in its student body, its staff, its faculty, and its administration. The University admits, hires, evaluates, promotes, and rewards on the basis of the needs and relevant performance criteria without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or religion. It actively promotes diversity and respectfulness of each individual. Student Accessibility Services Students with disabilities (physical, learning, psychological, chronic or temporary medical conditions, etc.) who would like to request reasonable accommodations and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act must register with the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) in Suite 120 in the Student Services Building. Students who are new to SAS or who are requesting new accommodations should contact SAS at (919) 530-6325 or [email protected] to discuss the programs and services offered by SAS. Students who are already registered with SAS and who would like to maintain their accommodations must renew previously granted accommodations by visiting the SAS website at www.nccu.edu/SAS and logging into Eagle Accommodate. Students are expected to renew previously granted accommodations at the beginning of each semester, preferably during the first two (2) weeks of class. Reasonable accommodations can be requested at any time throughout the semester; however, they will not be effective retroactively. Students are strongly encouraged to contact their professors to discuss the testing and academic accommodations that they anticipate needing for each class. Students identifying as pregnant or other pregnancy-related conditions who would like to request reasonable accommodations and services under Title IX must register with the Office of Student Accessibility Services. Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting All forms of discrimination based on sex, including sexual misconduct, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking offenses, are prohibited under NCCU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (POL 01.04.4). NCCU faculty and instructors are considered to be responsible employees and are required to report information regarding sexual misconduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator. The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be accessed through NCCU’s Policies, Rules and Regulations website at www.nccu.edu/policies/retrieve.cfm?id=450. Any individual may report a violation of the Sexual Misconduct Policy (including a third-party or anonymous report) by contacting the Title IX Coordinator at (919) 530-7944 or [email protected], or submitting the online form through https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NCCentralUniv&layout_id=15. Other Campus Programs, Services, Activities, and Resources Other campus resources to support NCCU students include:

 Student Advocacy Coordinator. The Student Advocacy Coordinator is available to assist students in navigating unexpected life events (e.g. short-term illness/injury, loss of a loved one, personal crises) and guide them to the appropriate University or community resources. Students may also receive assistance with resolving some emergency financial concerns; understanding NCCU policies, rules and regulations; or general problem-solving strategies. Contact Information: Student Services Building, Suite 236, (919) 530-7492, [email protected].

 Counseling Center. The NCCU Counseling Center is staffed by licensed psychologists and mental health professionals who provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse prevention and intervention, anger management, and other services. The Counseling Center also provides

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confidential resources for students reporting a violation of NCCU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. Contact Information: Student Health Building, 2nd Floor, (919) 530-7646, [email protected].

 University Police Department. The University Police Department ensures that students, faculty and staff have a safe and secure environment in which they can live, learn, and work. The Department provides a full range of police services, including investigating all crimes committed in and around its jurisdiction, making arrests, providing crime prevention/community programs, enforcing parking regulations and traffic laws, and maintaining crowd control for campus special events. Contact Information: 2010 Fayetteville Street, (919) 530-6106, [email protected].

Student Advocacy Coordinator

The Student Advocacy Coordinator is available to assist students in navigating unexpected life

events (e.g. short-term illness/injury, loss of a loved one, personal crises) and guide them to the

appropriate University or community resources. Students may also receive assistance with resolving

some emergency financial concerns; understanding NCCU policies, rules and regulations; or general

problem-solving strategies. Contact Information: Student Services Building, Suite 236, (919) 530-

7492, [email protected].

Counseling Center The NCCU Counseling Center is staffed by licensed psychologists and mental health professionals

who provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse prevention and

intervention, anger management, and other services. The Counseling Center also provides

confidential resources for students reporting a violation of NCCU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Contact Information: Student Health Building, 2nd Floor, (919) 530-7646, [email protected].

University Police Department

The University Police Department ensures that students, faculty and staff have a safe and secure

environment in which they can live, learn, and work. The Department provides a full range of police

services, including investigating all crimes committed in and around its jurisdiction, making arrests,

providing crime prevention/community programs, enforcing parking regulations and traffic laws,

and maintaining crowd control for campus special events. Contact Information: 2010 Fayetteville

Street, (919) 530-6106, [email protected].

Attendance:

Class activities, group assignment and quizzes will all be

done in class with no makeup work. Therefore, class

attendance and working with your group is strongly

encouraged. ALL COURSE INFORMATION IS ON

BLACKBOARD, PLEASE CHECK IT WEEKLY.

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CAPSTONE PAPER AND PROJECT

Instructions and Technical Guidelines

Students are required to complete a 10-15 pages’ research paper on a specific policy, problem, or

practical application of a problem pertinent to criminal justice. The instructor will assign topics to

selected students which corresponds with their concentration, future or current career choice or

research interest. This paper must be very specific and focused on the assigned topic. The paper

must conclude with a detailed discussion about what you think should be done to address or resolve

the problem.

Format of Written Paper: a. 10-15 typed double-spaced pages. b. APA (American Psychological Association) style writing only. c. Margins: Top & Bottom 1", Left & Right 1". d. You must have a minimum of 5 sources, three from research journal articles and

two articles from the INTERNET web sites.

e. This is a group paper and topics will be assigned in class and list on Blackboard.

Content of Written Paper: a. Clear and concise statement of the problem/policy and discuss its importance. b. Literature review to include past and present research relates to the problem. c. You will utilize the Policy Process Assignment Paper, including the Criminal Justice

Policy Development Process, to prepare you capstone paper.

d. Policy implications of the problem and its impact on society and citizens e. What do you think should be done to resolve the problem or policy?

Presentation Requirements: This is a group project and each group is to present their project in class. This means you will be the

instructor for 5 to 10 minutes with a quiz to be given to the class after your presentation. Part of your

grade will be a reflection of how much the class learned. The project must include:

a. The 10-15 page paper b. A video about the problem you are addressing that is no more the 3 minutes long c. A power point d. Be professional in the presentation e. Topics will be assigned by the instructor

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CAPSTONE PROJECT (RFP)

*** REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ***

After you complete you will complete the capstone project as outlined in black board. You will

develop and project (RFP) bases on your policy the problem your defined in capstone paper. The

assignment is to analyze your problem and complete the template provided in black board. Your

presentation will be to present your project in class.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE

The National Institute of Justice is accepting proposals for the funding of projects in select

cities. The project can involve juveniles, crime prevention, community based, reentry or policing or

any contemporary criminal justice issue.

Proposals are reviewed by a team of N.I.J. staff members and should include the following:

1. Problem Statement: Applicant's familiarity with the subject. This should include theory and

data to support and justify the problem a brief statement of the need, and a plan for interfacing

with the local criminal justice community.

2. Policy Objective(s): These should be clearly defined and realistic objectives of the proposed

policy.

3. Proposed Target Group: What clientele will be served? How will they be selected?

4. Impact of your policy of the criminal justice system, local government and citizens?

5. Evaluation: What steps will be taken to evaluate the effectiveness of the policy?

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CAPSTONE PRESENTATION

This is an individual project and you must be present your project in class. This means you will be

the instructor for 5 to 7 minutes for your presentation with no more than 7 slides. The project must

include a short video of no more than three minutes.

Reflection Paper

“The New Jim Crow”

Assignment Description: A reflection paper is a written response to a prompt, an article, event,

question, or video. In this assignment you will write a reflection paper on the video of Michelle

Alexander on her video “The New Jim Crow.” The video was made at the University of Chicago

and is about an hour long (www.You tube.com/watch=Gin1JwDU164).

What to Submit:

After viewing the video you will write a paper not to exceed three (3) pages and include three (3)

sources for which you include references and in-text citations. The paper must include the

following:

1. First, briefly explain the original Jim Crow and Black Codes and how it was used.

2. Second, explain what Michelle Alexander defines as the “New Jim Crow” how it is used and

especially African Americans.

3. Third, identify and explain the consequences and impact of the “New Jim Crow” after

offenders are released from incarceration and reenter the community?

4. Fourth, analyze the impact of offender reentry on citizens in the Black community?

5. Fifth, identify and explain what Alexander suggest can be done to eliminate mass

incarceration.

6. Sixth, discuss what do you think should be done to address the problem of mass

incarceration?

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Extra Credit (5 points)

Senior Seminar CRJU 4600 “School to Prison Pipeline”

North Carolina School to Prison Pipeline Documentary www.youtube.comwatch?v=IyxQhadTd8m

Assignment Description: A reflection paper is a written response to a prompt, an article, event,

question, or video. In this assignment you will write a reflection paper on the video and material on

the “School to Prison Pipeline” (presented in class). After viewing the video you will write a paper

not to exceed two (2) pages and the paper must include the following questions:

1. Define the underlying causes of the pipeline? 2. What are the underlying Causes? 3. What can be done to prevent it from continuing 4. What did you learn about the problem?

WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR JOB SEARCH

A. Self -Administered Checklist

This checklist is designed to help you find where you may be off target in your job search. The way

you answer the following questions may yield some important clues. Answer each question “Yes” or

“No”. Then tally your “Yes” answers at the end of the form and discuss the results with your

placement center advisor.

I. What You Know about Yourself and Your Preferences

1. Can you clearly state your career goal?

2. Can you explain why you chose your major?

3. Can you describe your greatest strength/ your greatest weakness?

4. Can you name the work activities you do most well and most enjoy? How about the

non-work activities?

5. Can you list at least five skills and abilities you have?

6. For each of your most important job related experiences can you list:

a. five things you did?

b. five things you learned

c. several contributions you made or things you accomplished

7. Have you clearly defined your geographical preferences and limitations?

8. Have you determined the salary range you will consider?

II. What you know about employers

9. Can you name at least three fields of employment into which you might fit?

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10. Can you name at least 10 kinds of employers that might hire a person with your

background?

11. Can you name at least 10 position titles that fit you?

12. Do you know four or five resources to help you find answers to question 9,10, and

11 above?

13. Can you name at least four sources of information that could help you discover

potential employers in a particular geographical area?

14. In the past month, have you talked to at least three people who are employed in

your field of interest with the purpose of learning more about what they do?

15. Can you name at least five employers to whom you have applied for work in the

past two weeks?

16. Are any of these employers curious as to how your skills could help their

organization?

III. Your job seeking contacts to Employers

17. Do you rely on advertised job vacancy listings as your major source of job leads?

18. Have you prepared a resume with which you are satisfied?

19. Have you asked anyone for feedback on your resume/Have you asked employers for

Feed-back on your resume?

20. When you apply to an employee. Do you send your resume to the personnel office?

21. Are you familiar with the organizational structure, services/programs/products/of the

employers to whom you are applying?

22. Do you know the questions employers are likely to ask you in an interview?

23. Can you clearly state why you are interested in working for each employer to whom

you apply?

24. Have you used any of the following methods to prepare for an interview:

a. Role-playing with a friend or relative?

b. Writing out answers to common interview questions?

c. Role-playing by yourself in front of a mirror?

d. Manuals and services offered by your placement office?

Now What?

Add up your “Yes” answers for each section and enter them below:

Section I-YOURSELF ___

Section II-EMPLOYERS____

Section III-CONTACTS____

Total Score 26-32

On the right track, keep up the good work!

Total Score 11-25

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Close. Why not discuss with your placement center advisor

Total Score 10-or below