Courses
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
43980 • Spring 2022
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM RLP 0.102
(also listed as URB 325L)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
43985 • Spring 2022
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM RLP 0.102
(also listed as URB 325L)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice-Wb
44860 • Fall 2021
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM
Internet; Synchronous
(also listed as URB 325L)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, courts and corrections. The second part of the course traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost.
Required Texts (the Dean’s Office will not accept “Course Packet” or “TBA”)
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix and The Future of Crime and Punishment: Smart Policies for Reducing Crime and Saving Money (2019 updated edition) by William Kelly.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams. The format will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover assigned readings and lectures. There is no final exam
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice-Wb
44865 • Fall 2021
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM
Internet; Synchronous
(also listed as URB 325L)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, courts and corrections. The second part of the course traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost.
Required Texts (the Dean’s Office will not accept “Course Packet” or “TBA”)
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix and The Future of Crime and Punishment: Smart Policies for Reducing Crime and Saving Money (2019 updated edition) by William Kelly.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams. The format will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover assigned readings and lectures. There is no final exam
SOC F325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice-Wb
83430 • Summer 2021
Internet; Asynchronous
(also listed as URB F325L)
The course is asynchronous, so the lectures are available on demand. The exam dates are fixed however and are: June 11, June 22, July 1 and July 8.
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, courts and corrections. The second part of the course traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost.
Required Texts (the Dean’s Office will not accept “Course Packet” or “TBA”)
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix and The Future of Crime and Punishment: Smart Policies for Reducing Crime and Saving Money (2019 updated edition) by William Kelly.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams. The format will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover assigned readings and lectures. There is no final exam
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice-Wb
44750 • Spring 2021
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM
Internet; Synchronous
(also listed as URB 325L)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice-Wb
44755 • Spring 2021
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM
Internet; Synchronous
(also listed as URB 325L)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice-Wb
43275 • Fall 2020
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM
Internet; Synchronous
(also listed as URB 325L)
Course Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The required texts are Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix and The Future of Crime and Punishment: Smart Policies for Reducing Crime and Saving Money by William Kelly (2019, Updated Version). Both are available at the coop or Amazon. The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two just depending on schedule. The lecture material will sometimes correspond closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. Also, the class lectures may not stay on schedule with the dates on the syllabus, but you should read the assigned material on schedule. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos. There is no final exam.
The policy regarding make-up exams is as follows with no exceptions. You will be permitted to take the essay make-up exam, which will be given at the end of the semester, if you have a valid excuse. A valid excuse is illness or death in the family. Having an airline reservation or being in someone’s wedding party (along with a very long list of other matters) do not constitute valid reasons for missing an exam. If you have a valid excuse for missing an exam, you must notify me or the TA within 24 hours after the exam.
There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates. Finally, I am teaching two sections of this course. You are only permitted to take exams in the section for which you are enrolled.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above. I round up if your average is .5 or above. FYI, .1, .2, .3 and .4 aren’t .5, so please don’t ask.
A = 94-100
A- = 90-93
B+ = 87-89
B = 84-86
B- = 80-83
C+ = 77-79
C = 74-76
C- = 70-73
D+ = 67-69
D = 64-66
D- = 60-63
F= 0-60
T C 302 • Criminal Justice Reform-Wb
41080 • Fall 2020
Meets TTH 5:00PM-6:30PM
Internet; Synchronous
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Description
For the past fifty years, the American criminal justice system has been characterized by a nearly unilateral focus on punishment as the way to accomplish public safety. Arguably, tough on crime has been the greatest policy failure in American history. It has failed to reduce crime, recidivism, and victimization and has wasted immense amounts of public funds. We have spent over $1 trillion dollars in building the largest prison system in the world. We incarcerate more individuals than any other country. We have the highest incarceration rate in the world. What have we accomplished? Recidivism rates over 65%. We have also spent over $1 trillion on a failed war on drugs. Today, the vast majority of offenders who cycle through the justice system have a substance use disorder. They also have a recidivism rate of 80%.
While intuitive and logical, punishment does not reduce crime and recidivism because punishment does nothing to mitigate, alter or remedy the primary correlates of criminal offending, things like mental illness, substance abuse, neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders and deficits, poor educational attainment, homelessness, employment problems, etc. The focus of this course is to detail where American criminal justice policy has been,how and why we went down that path, what it accomplished, and importantly, based on what we know today, what is the most reasonable path forward to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization, and money.
The course will be in four sections: 1) an overview of the U.S. criminal justice system; 2) the hows and whys of the past fifty years of American criminal justice policy and what was accomplished; 3) what we know today about the correlates and facilitators of criminal offending; and 4) what is the evidence-based path forward for reducing crime, recidivism, victimization and expense.
This course will be team taught by William Kelly (Sociology) and Robert Pitman (United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas and a seasoned Plan IIteacher). Kelly and Pitman know each other well, and have co-authored two books on criminal justice reform.
Texts/Reading
William R. Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment: Smart Policies for Reducing Crime and Saving Money, 2019 Updated Edition, Rowman and Littlefield.
A variety of law review and social science articles to be distributed.
Course Requirements
There will be one take-home midterm essay exam which will constitute 20% of the course grade. There will be a final position paper (15 pages) that will take a particular issue, develop it, and make recommendations. This will constitute 50%. Each student will briefly present their position paper to the class. The presentation is 10%. Class participation will be 20% of the grade.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
43830 • Spring 2020
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM RLP 0.102
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
43835 • Spring 2020
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
URB 354 • Soc Of Criminal Justice
37195 • Spring 2020
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
43550 • Fall 2019
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM RLP 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
44335 • Spring 2019
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM RLP 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
44340 • Spring 2019
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM RLP 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
44810 • Fall 2018
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM RLP 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
44815 • Fall 2018
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM RLP 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45010 • Spring 2018
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM CLA 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45015 • Spring 2018
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM CLA 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45430 • Fall 2017
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM CLA 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45435 • Fall 2017
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM CLA 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45515 • Spring 2017
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM CLA 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45520 • Spring 2017
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM CLA 0.126
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45425 • Fall 2016
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM CLA 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45430 • Fall 2016
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM CLA 0.126
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
44595 • Spring 2016
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM CLA 0.128
(also listed as URB 354)
Description
This course is in two parts. The first will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on how criminal justice operates. This will include some discussion of crime and its correlates, crime prevention, law enforcement, courts and corrections. The second part traces where criminal justice policy has been, what it has accomplished, and where it should go in order to effectively reduce crime, recidivism, victimization and cost. The primary focus of where do we go from here is on prosecution, sentencing and corrections.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures and discussion. We may have guest speakers and probably a video or two. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the texts and sometimes it will not. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate discussion.
Texts
Experiencing Criminal Justice by Nicole Hendrix
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads; Transforming Crime and Punishment by William Kelly
Grading and Requirements
There will be four exams. The first two are multiple choice/true false. The second two are multiple choice and short answer. Each exam constitutes 25% of the course grade. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
44600 • Spring 2016
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM CLA 0.128
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
44655 • Fall 2015
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM CLA 0.126
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
UGS 302 • Crime Control Thru Smarter Pol
61135 • Fall 2015
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM CLA 0.108
Wr
ID
The Signature Course (UGS 302 and 303) introduces first-year students to the university’s academic community through the exploration of new interests. The Signature Course is your opportunity to engage in college-level thinking and learning.
SOC F325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
86775 • Summer 2015
Meets MTWTHF 11:30AM-1:00PM CLA 1.106
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45035 • Spring 2015
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM CLA 0.128
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Soc Of Criminal Justice
45040 • Spring 2015
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM CLA 0.128
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46235 • Fall 2014
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM GEA 105
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
UGS 302 • Crime Control Thru Smarter Pol
63835 • Fall 2014
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM CLA 0.108
Wr
The Signature Course (UGS 302 and 303) introduces first-year students to the university’s academic community through the exploration of new interests. The Signature Course is your opportunity to engage in college-level thinking and learning.
SOC F325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
87845 • Summer 2014
Meets MTWTHF 11:30AM-1:00PM CLA 1.106
(also listed as URB F354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46445 • Spring 2014
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.308
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46450 • Spring 2014
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM WEL 2.308
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46200 • Fall 2013
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM GAR 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
UGS 302 • Crime Control Thru Smarter Pol
64865 • Fall 2013
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM PAR 101
Wr
The Signature Course (UGS 302 and 303) introduces first-year students to the university’s academic community through the exploration of new interests. The Signature Course is your opportunity to engage in college-level thinking and learning.
SOC F325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
88155 • Summer 2013
Meets MTWTHF 11:30AM-1:00PM CLA 0.112
(also listed as URB F354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45795 • Spring 2013
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.308
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45800 • Spring 2013
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM PHR 2.110
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45575 • Fall 2012
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM GAR 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
UGS 302 • Crime Control Thru Smarter Pol
63470 • Fall 2012
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM GAR 1.134
Wr
The Signature Course (UGS 302 and 303) introduces first-year students to the university’s academic community through the exploration of new interests. The Signature Course is your opportunity to engage in college-level thinking and learning.
SOC F325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
88490 • Summer 2012
Meets MTWTHF 11:30AM-1:00PM BUR 136
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45585 • Spring 2012
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM UTC 3.122
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45590 • Spring 2012
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM GEA 105
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45405 • Fall 2011
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM GAR 0.102
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
UGS 302 • Crime Control Thru Smarter Pol
63575 • Fall 2011
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM GAR 1.134
Wr
The Signature Course (UGS 302 and 303) introduces first-year students to the university’s academic community through the exploration of new interests. The Signature Course is your opportunity to engage in college-level thinking and learning.
SOC F325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
88550 • Summer 2011
Meets MTWTHF 11:30AM-1:00PM BUR 136
(also listed as URB F354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46135 • Spring 2011
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.246
(also listed as URB 354)
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.
90 to 100 A
80 to 89 B
70 to 79 C
60 to 69 D
< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46140 • Spring 2011
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM UTC 3.102
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45555 • Fall 2010
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM GAR 0.102
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45557 • Fall 2010
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM JES A218A
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC F325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
88000 • Summer 2010
Meets MTWTHF 11:30AM-1:00PM BUR 224
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46400 • Spring 2010
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM GAR 0.102
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46405 • Spring 2010
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM UTC 3.102
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46550 • Fall 2009
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.246
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46555 • Fall 2009
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM BUR 208
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC F325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
87775 • Summer 2009
Meets MTWTHF 11:30AM-1:00PM BUR 224
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45685 • Spring 2009
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45690 • Spring 2009
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM WAG 101
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46575 • Fall 2008
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.246
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46540 • Spring 2008
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM GSB 2.124
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46545 • Spring 2008
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
47670 • Fall 2007
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM UTC 2.102A
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
47675 • Fall 2007
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM UTC 3.124
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC F325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
89255 • Summer 2007
Meets MTWTHF 11:30AM-1:00PM WEL 2.246
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the American criminal justice system, its policies and procedures. The primary focus will be on the roles and functions of the police, the courts and corrections, with a special emphasis on how well or not so well the system operates. We will also spend some time on recent innovations in criminal justice policy.
The class periods will be devoted to lectures, guest speakers, and videos. The lecture material will sometimes correspond very closely with the material in the text and sometimes it will supplement the assigned readings. I encourage class discussions and questions and hope that the material will be sufficiently interesting and controversial to motivate class participation.
Grading Policy
There will be four exams - three during the session and a comprehensive final. The exams will be multiple choice/true false. The three exams during the session will count 20% toward the final grade and will consist of 50 questions. The final exam, which is comprehensive, is worth 40% and will consist of 100 questions. The exams will cover all of the material - assigned readings, lectures, guest speakers and videos.
I do not grade on the basis of need and I do not negotiate grades. If you "need" a particular grade, you can figure out what it will take to obtain that grade. There is no extra credit and it is not possible to change the exam dates.
Grades for the course are determined in the following manner.90 to 100 A80 to 89 B70 to 79 C60 to 69 D< 60 F
Regarding rounding of grades, in my book, 88.7 is not 90, 79.1 is not 80 and 57.7 is not 60. If your final grade is .5 or higher, I will round up to the next whole percent. If you are taking the course pass/fail, a pass is 60 or above.
Texts
James Inciardi, Criminal Justice,9th edition
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46255 • Spring 2007
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
46260 • Spring 2007
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
47490 • Fall 2006
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WAG 101
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45530 • Spring 2006
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM WEL 1.316
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45535 • Spring 2006
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45590 • Fall 2005
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM WRW 102
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45595 • Fall 2005
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.246
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
44080 • Spring 2005
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM WEL 1.316
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
44085 • Spring 2005
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45020 • Fall 2004
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM ESB 115
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
45025 • Fall 2004
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.246
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
42270 • Spring 2004
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 679HA • Honors Tutorial Course
42335 • Spring 2004
This seminar was created after much feedback from previous Honors students and faculty supervisors. The idea is to provide structure, instruction and assistance throughout your double semester thesis project, as well as to enable you to interact and support one another. Seminar participation should not increase your overall workload, but it will help you become more efficient in your research and writing.
Goals for the seminar:
- Teaching research skills relevant to writing an Honors Thesis
- Providing resources, information, and assistance to Honors students
- Creating a venue for discussion of Honors-related topics and concerns
- Facilitating regular communication between students, advisors, and faculty
- Creating a sense of community among Sociology Honors students
Required Texts (the Dean’s Office will not accept “Course Packet” or “TBA”)
Peter Elbow, Vernacular Eloquence: What Speech Can Bring to Writing
Eviatar Zerubavel, The Clockwork Muse
Grading Policy
Requirements are active class participation and completion of writing projects.
I do not use the +/- grading system. Grades are A, B, C, D, or F.
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
43480 • Fall 2003
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM PHR 2.110
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
43485 • Fall 2003
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.246
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
42625 • Spring 2003
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
42630 • Spring 2003
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
43265 • Fall 2002
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.246
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
42375 • Spring 2002
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
42380 • Spring 2002
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
43395 • Fall 2001
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.246
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
42090 • Spring 2001
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
42095 • Spring 2001
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
43100 • Fall 2000
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 2.246
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 325L • Sociology Of Criminal Justice
41005 • Spring 2000
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM WEL 1.308
Description
This course is in two parts. The first is an overview of the current criminal justice and how the various components work. The second part focuses on the dysfunctions and inefficiencies of the American criminal justice system and what can be done to effectively reform it to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce costs.
Required Texts
Nichole Hendrix, Experiencing Criminal Justice, William Kelly, The Future of Crime and Punishment
Grading Policy
Four exams that are a combination of multiple choice and short answer. Each exam is equally weighted (25%).
SOC 384L • Socl Stat: Basic Conc And Meth
41100 • Spring 2000
Meets TTH 4:00PM-5:30PM BUR 214
Description:
This course covers basic statistical methods in the social sciences to give graduate students a foundation in quantitative sociological methods in preparation for more advanced quantitative methods courses in sociology and other fields. Topics include: frequency and probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. The first section of the course deals primarily with the concepts and theoretical foundations of inference. The rest of the course focuses on statistical techniques and various applications including the use of t-tests for comparing means and proportions, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for understanding the relationship between categorical factors and a continuous dependent variable, contingency tables and measures of association for categorical and ordinal data, and simple and multiple regression techniques for the analysis of the relationship between continuous independent variables on a continuous dependent variable. Emphasis will be placed on understanding which method to use for a given problem and how to interpret the results of statistical tests. Students will be required to learn how to manipulate statistical formulas and to work with STATA.
