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Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
COURSE INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course Number: Instructor Name:
Class Meeting Times: Office Location:
Class Meeting Location: Office Hours:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an introduction to criminal justice in America. The primary goal of this
course is to develop a general understanding of the criminal justice system and its response to
crime in society today. Students will consider crime in the U.S., explore the key elements of the
criminal justice system (policing, courts, and corrections), and examine a number of special
issues relevant to criminal justice today.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 13th edition by Frank Schmalleger.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Examinations: There will be four non-cumulative examinations, including both multiple choice
and true/false questions. Each examination will contain 50 questions and be worth 50 points.
Examinations will cover materials presented in lectures and the textbook.
Paper: Students will write a research paper about a criminal justice topic that is of interest to
them. The topic must be approved by the instructor. The paper must be in APA format and
contain an introduction, the body of the research, and a conclusion. The paper must contain in-
text citations from at least five sources, including the textbook. The paper will be worth 100
points.
Class Participation: Participation in class is worth 50 points. Read and study the textbook
before each class and be prepared to ask and answer questions.
Assignments Points
Four noncumulative examinations 200 points
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Criminal Justice A Brief Introduction 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger
,
, Sample Course Syllabus (10-week course)
Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
COURSE INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course Number: Instructor Name:
Class Meeting Times: Office Location:
Class Meeting Location: Office Hours:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an introduction to criminal justice in America. The primary goal of this
course is to develop a general understanding of the criminal justice system and its response to
crime in society today. Students will consider crime in the U.S., explore the key elements of the
criminal justice system (policing, courts, and corrections), and examine a number of special
issues relevant to criminal justice today.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 13th edition by Frank Schmalleger.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Examinations: There will be four non-cumulative examinations, including both multiple choice
and true/false questions. Each examination will contain 50 questions and be worth 50 points.
Examinations will cover materials presented in lectures and the textbook.
Paper: Students will write a research paper about a criminal justice topic that is of interest to
them. The topic must be approved by the instructor. The paper must be in APA format and
contain an introduction, the body of the research, and a conclusion. The paper must contain in-
text citations from at least five sources, including the textbook. The paper will be worth 100
points.
Class Participation: Participation in class is worth 50 points. Read and study the textbook
before each class and be prepared to ask and answer questions.
Assignments Points
Four noncumulative examinations 200 points
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Criminal Justice A Brief Introduction 13th Edition Frank Schmalleger
