| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3
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| Laboratory Fee: |
None.
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| Prerequisites: |
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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| Comments: |
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| Catalog Description: |
An introduction to the criminal justice system with emphasis on the
nature, functions, and limits of law. Special attention will be
given to the criminal justice process from arrest to final
disposition. |
| Required Materials: |
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| Supplemental Materials: |
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| Special Requirements: |
None
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| Program Learning Outcomes: |
- Explain how the various criminal justice component
work together to achieve justice.
- Understand the elements of criminal law as they are used to
prosecute offenders.
- Identify the concepts of the US Constitution and how they apply
to the Criminal Justice System.
- Compare the functions of the correctional field and how they
interrelate with the probation and parole system.
- Summarize the various criminal behavioral patterns to include
their origin and their outcome.
Global Learning Outcomes:
- Critical Thinking: The Student analyzes, evaluates,
and, if necessary, challenges the validity of ideas, principles, or
data in order to develop informed opinions, probable predictions, or
defensible conclusions.
- Communication: The student effectively communicates knowledge
and ideas.
- Cultural Literacy: The student demonstrate an understanding of
human culture and its diversity.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
Specific Performance Objectives: The student will be able to:
1. Be able to analyze the different causal relationships which are
related to crime.
2. Demonstrate a comprehension of the immense toll that crime has
on
our society.
3. Awareness of the commonly held beliefs and factors regarding
criminal justice and the legal system.
4. Identify the different officials and groups within the public
arena and the criminal justice field and their contributions to
the criminal justice system.
5. Understand the public's perception of crime and criminal justice
and how this impacts the system.
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| Methods of Evaluation: |
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.
Detailed explanation is included in the expanded syllabus developed
by the instructor for each section being taught.
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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| Student Email Accounts: |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
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| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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| Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information in its programs, activities and employment. For inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies, contact: The Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct 1000 College Boulevard. Building 5, Pensacola, Florida 32504 (850) 484-1759
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