Online Orientation - CJA 1521 - Introduction to Corrections

CJA 1521-40 Introduction to Corrections

This is a survey of historical, theoretical and philosophical explanations of criminal behavior provide a treatise on the function and objectives of parole and probation. The judicial system and its relationship to criminal offender as well as modern techniques of controlling crime are studied. The total correctional field with an emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation methods and facilities are surveyed.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended. Also good computer and word processing skills are recommended.

Prerequisite: None

Course Details

Instructor: Tom Ramos, MPA

E-mail: tramos@bak.rr.com, tramos@taftcollege.edu
The online ETUDES course Private Message Center should be used for all routine correspondence with the instructor. Please contact Taft College for technical support or computer problems. Call the help desk at 1-866-464-9229.
Office Hours: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact Hours: Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. I will be checking my emails daily, but for routine messages please contact me through the Private Messages on ETUDES. If you are having problems please contact me and other arrangements will be made.

Units: 3

Class Meets: August 24 - December 17, 2009

Textbook:

STINCHCOM, Jenne B. & Fox Vernon B., Introduction to Corrections, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 1999

Class Format: The course will be a distance learning class and will be modified in several different areas. The lecture will be included in the assignment section and provided on a weekly basis and will be the theme for the week’s homework. Reading assignments will be made from the text and additional articles.

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 6 to 10 hours per week reading, writing, and taking quizzes and exams.

Assignments & Tests: There will homework assignments and quizzes, a midterm, a term paper and a final. Each will be have a 25% weight in grading for a total of 100%.Students will complete 1 biography assignment, 1 concept papers, 12 quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final exam. Students will be expected to participate in several asynchronous dialog discussions and write 2 short reviews of those discussions.

Proctored Exams: No

Attendance Policy: You should complete each module assignment by due dates listed and the final must be submitted by the final due date. All due dates are listed in the class schedule and in the Tasks, Tests and Survey Section. An overview is provided in the class syllabus section. Due dates will be strictly enforced. Students should enter the class on a weekly basis to review for additional information.

New to ETUDES: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES.

ETUDES Course: You will log into the Etudes classroom with log-in information provided below:

New Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of your Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411

Previous Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used in on your application.

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.