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, Course Syllabus (10 weeks)
Course Title: Criminal Procedure Course Number:
Credit Hours: Course Length: 10 Weeks
Date: Course Schedule:
Prerequisite: Instructor:
Phone:
Email:
Course Description:
This course covers the fundamental principles and procedures employed in the investigation of
crimes. It is a comprehensive introduction to criminal procedure from the first point individuals
come into contact with the police, all the way through to the appeal process. The course connects
criminal procedure cases to the real world through innovative pedagogy, and encourages students
to think critically. This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the steps of
investigation beginning with the initial security of the crime scene and concluding with the
presentation of evidence and proper testimony in court.
Course Materials
Criminal Procedure 3rded.
John L. Worrall, University of Texas at Dallas
ISBN-10: 0-13-454865-5• ISBN-13:
©2016 • Pearson Education Inc.
Course Assignments
Exams (50 points each – 150 points)
There are three (3) multiple-choice exams. The exams are not cumulative but will be
based on the chapters presented immediately preceding each exam.
Final exam (100 points)
There will be final exam for this class. The format for the exam may consist of some type
of multiple choices, fill-ins the blanks, and/or essay questions that pertain to all of the
information presented.
Instructor assignments (10 points each – 80 points)
Assignments will be given out throughout the semester. Students are expected to
complete each assignment and submit them on the due date.
Miscellaneous graded assignments in class (10 points each for 120 points)
Students will complete assignments in class for points.
Project Paper (50 Points)
Students will write a research paper about a criminal procedures topic that is of interest to
them. The paper will be in APA format and contain an introduction, the body of the
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,
, Course Syllabus (10 weeks)
Course Title: Criminal Procedure Course Number:
Credit Hours: Course Length: 10 Weeks
Date: Course Schedule:
Prerequisite: Instructor:
Phone:
Email:
Course Description:
This course covers the fundamental principles and procedures employed in the investigation of
crimes. It is a comprehensive introduction to criminal procedure from the first point individuals
come into contact with the police, all the way through to the appeal process. The course connects
criminal procedure cases to the real world through innovative pedagogy, and encourages students
to think critically. This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the steps of
investigation beginning with the initial security of the crime scene and concluding with the
presentation of evidence and proper testimony in court.
Course Materials
Criminal Procedure 3rded.
John L. Worrall, University of Texas at Dallas
ISBN-10: 0-13-454865-5• ISBN-13:
©2016 • Pearson Education Inc.
Course Assignments
Exams (50 points each – 150 points)
There are three (3) multiple-choice exams. The exams are not cumulative but will be
based on the chapters presented immediately preceding each exam.
Final exam (100 points)
There will be final exam for this class. The format for the exam may consist of some type
of multiple choices, fill-ins the blanks, and/or essay questions that pertain to all of the
information presented.
Instructor assignments (10 points each – 80 points)
Assignments will be given out throughout the semester. Students are expected to
complete each assignment and submit them on the due date.
Miscellaneous graded assignments in class (10 points each for 120 points)
Students will complete assignments in class for points.
Project Paper (50 Points)
Students will write a research paper about a criminal procedures topic that is of interest to
them. The paper will be in APA format and contain an introduction, the body of the
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