Cja 394 Syllabus

Week One: Criminal Justice System Assessment Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Evaluate past, present, and future trends in the interface between components of the criminal justice system and criminal justice connections with surrounding society.
1.2 Assess the value of the criminal justice system in a changing society.
1.3 Examine contemporary issues currently facing the Criminal Justice System.
1.4 Identify recent and future trends and issues affecting the criminal justice system.
12/10

Readings
Read Ch. 1 of Visions for Change.
Read Article 14 of Annual Editions: Criminal Justice.
Read Ch. 13 of Justice Blind?
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
12/10

Participation
Participate in class discussion.
12/10
20
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Posted with Question
20
Learning Team Instructions
Begin preparing for the Week Two Learning Team Assignment, Policing Development and Operation Trends Paper.

Individual
Criminal Justice Trends Evaluation
Write a 1,400-1,750-word paper in which you evaluate past, present, and future trends in the interface between components of the criminal justice system and criminal justice connections with surrounding society. In your assessment, be sure to evaluate and identify and assess the following: · Recent and future trends and contemporary issues affecting the criminal justice system
· Value of the criminal justice system in a changing society Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
12/09
100

Week Two: Past, Present, and Future Trends in Policing: Development and Operations Details
Due
Points
Objectives
2.1 Evaluate past, present, and future trends pertaining to the continuing development and operation of the field of policing.
2.2 Analyze the organizational management, administration, and operational aspects of policing.
2.3 Examine perspectives of the policing function from the local, state,