Field Experience Paper (CRJ 110)

M5 - Assignment 2: Field Experience Overview In this assignment, you have a chance to become acquainted with the field.

Course Competencies I. Develop an informed understanding of the basic components of justice processes II. Compare the various goals and perspectives of the criminal justice system IV. Explain the major theories of crime and criminal behavior X. Explore future trends in law enforcement, criminal court, and correctional processes

Instructions Choose one of the following field experiences and complete it before the end of the module:

•Ride along with officer •Court visit (minimum two hours) •Cell museum tour (www.thecell.org) •Jail tour

Then, write a reflection on how the experience related to this class. Include specific theories that explain what you experienced and any other specific relationships to what you have learned in class and future trends you see in this field. Formatting Requirements

• 2-4 pages •1-inch margins •11 pt. Times New Roman font •Double spaced •Well-written with proper grammar, punctuation, etc. •APA Style referencing and citations

Deliverable

•Word document – saved as CRJ110_M5_Assign2_firstnamelastname

See the Schedule and Course Rubrics in the Syllabus Module for due dates and grading information.