CCJ 4054 OW 59 Syllabus Spring 2013 Rhyne

CCJ 4054-OW59 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SPRING 2013 INSTRUCTOR: DR DEBORAH WOODWARD RHYNE Course Description This course focuses on the ethical issues and problems commonly encountered in the criminal justice system (police, courts and corrections) Course Prerequisites: None Course Credits: Course Objectives At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to: • • • • Explain the difference between moral and ethical issues Apply critical thinking and analytical skills regarding ethical issues within the criminal justice system Identify the relationship significance of the leadership role as it pertains to agency ethics Examine the significance and importance of maintaining ethical behaviors in public service Required Text Pollock, J.M (2012) Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice (7th ed.) New York, NY: Pearson Publishing Company ISBN: 978-1-111-34643 Note: An 8th Edition may be available for this text, but since the publisher could not guarantee the publication before start of Spring 2013, we are using the current available 7th edition Required/Recommended Downloads: Adobe Reader http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer and Word Viewers http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ Technical Support I will advise you immediately that I am NOT the technical person to contact with any computer issues and/or issues regarding the access to your class Additional link for support: http://learn.ucf.edu/support/ Your technical support phone number is: 407-823-3808 ** If you notice that your postings are not appearing on the site, notify technical support immediately! More than likely, if this happens, it is a setting on your computer that is easy to correct For Your Protection For those of you currently working in the CJ system in some capacity, it is understood that your statements, comments and replies in class are your personal views and not necessarily reflect the professional beliefs and practices of your agency All statements, comments and replies in this course are for educational purposes only and are to further enhance the quality of the educational experience Disruptive Behavior Any member of the University community who intentionally acts to impair, interfere with, or obstruct the mission, purposes, order, operations, processes, and functions of the University shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action by University authorities for disruptive conduct, as described in the applicable rules and laws governing such personnel actions This sanction includes those acts considered disruptive in the online environment as well and will be addressed accordingly University Policies Plagiarism Plagiarism is using another’s work without giving credit to that person or source Plagiarism of any kind will not be tolerated Any student failing to properly credit ideas or materials taken from another is plagiarizing Any acts of plagiarism will result in an immediate failing grade in the course Academic Dishonesty/Cheating UCF is committed to a policy of honesty in academic affairs Conduct that constitutes a breach of this policy may result in academic and/or disciplinary action Academic action affects a student’s assignments, examinations, or grades Disciplinary action affects a student’s enrollment status Cheating is a violation of student academic behavior standards The common forms of cheating include: Unauthorized assistance; communication to another through written, visual, or oral means The presentation of material that has not been studied/learned but obtained through someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project constitutes a violation The unauthorized possession or use of examination or course-related material may also constitute cheating Plagiarism whereby another’s work is deliberately used or appropriated without any indication of the source, thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own Any student failing to properly credit ideas or materials taken from another is plagiarizing Any student who knowingly helps another violate academic behavior standards is also in violation of the standards If academic dishonesty/cheating is discovered, I reserve the right to issue an F on that assignment, an F for the course and/or pursue matters through the College Dean and Dean of Students Z Grade Designation for Academic Dishonesty • • • The University Undergraduate Policy and Curriculum Committee of the Faculty Senate has approved the use of the Z designation policy Adopting the Z designation reaffirms the importance of civic responsibility by faculty and students to ensure that degrees earned at UCF are of high quality and subject to clear and high standards Student and faculty focus groups consulted indicated strong support for this policy Action and Assignment of "Z" designation: • As a result of academic dishonesty in a course, an appropriate grade will be assigned to a student that is preceded by the letter Z ** Please read additional information at: http://z.ucf.edu/ Golden Rule Students are expected to respect others and adhere to the Rules of Conduct described in The Golden Rule which can be found at: http://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu Students with Disabilities Information The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities Students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the professor to request accommodations Students who need accommodations must be registered with Student Disability Services, Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor University Writing Center The University Writing Center (UWC) is a free resource for UCF undergraduates and graduates At the UWC, a trained writing consultant will work individually with you on anything you're writing (in or out of class), at any point in the writing process from brainstorming to editing Appointments are recommended, but not required For more information or to make an appointment, visit the UWC website at http://www.uwc.ucf.edu, stop by MOD 608, or call 407.823.2197 Dr Rhyne’s Office Location UCF Brevard Regional Campus Criminal Justice: Building Suite 333 1519 Clearlake Avenue Cocoa, Florida 32922 Room 359 (Instructor Office) Email:deborah.rhyne@ucf.edu (321) 433-7944 Standard Office Hours Standard Office Hours: Monday and Thursday 3:45 – 6:00 PM UCF/Brevard/Cocoa Campus It is advisable if you wish to meet with me at my office, to call and make an appointment to ensure I can give you my undivided attention Use the mail feature within the course to correspond with me directly Student Evaluation Grading Scale Letter Grade A Point s 93 – 100 points A- 90 – 92 points B+ 87 – 89 points B 83 – 86 points B- 80 – 82 points C+ 77 – 79 points C 73 – 76 points C- 70 – 72 points D+ 67 – 69 points D 63 – 66 points D- 60 – 62 points F 59 and below Late Policy All discussions/assignments/quizzes/tests which are not submitted by the due date will be given a zero (0) Due dates will be specifically listed on the calendar Your course has weekly discussions which you are expected to complete on time Tests are closed after the due date There will be no make-ups for missed exams Extra Credit Policy There is no extra credit in this course Incomplete Policy There are no incompletes given unless university requirements are met Course Schedule CCJ 4054-OW61 Criminal Justice Ethics Spring 2013 Dr Deborah Rhyne Week Start Date End Date Reading Assignments Discussion Additional Assignments January January 13 January 20 January 27 February February 10 January 12 January 19 January 26 February February February 16 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 10 11 February 17 February 24 March March 11 March 17 February 23 March March March 16 March 23 Chapter Chapter Spring Break Chapter Chapter 10 D7 D8 None D9 D10 12 March 24 March 30 Chapter 11 D11 Test One Chapters 1-5 * None Test Two Chapters 610* 13 14 15 16 March 31 April April 14 April 24 April April 13 April 21 April 30 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 UCF Final Exam Period D12 D13 D14 Test Three Chapters 1114* Basis for Final Evaluation - Based on 100-points Weekly Discussions Tests Test Test Final points each (X 14) = 56 Points 15 points 15 points 14 points *Reference you COURSE CALENDAR for exact test dates and window Discussion Evaluation Points Original Posting Responses to Others Points Awarded 1 0 2+ 2+ 1.5 Discussion Guidelines and Rubrics There is one discussion question weekly It is important for you to ensure that your original posting to the EACH WEEKLY question is completed by the Wednesday of each week You further need to ensure that you have posted a response to at least two other students by the Saturday of each week Each discussion question will be worth points towards your total grade Any postings posted after the due dates will not be given credit – you MUST post on time! Important Note: Because of the size of our class, to ensure an equal distribution of responses, please not post a response to a student who has already received five (5) responses to their original posting This helps to eliminate the concern that one student may receive twelve responses while another may receive only two or even none This equal distribution of interaction allows for a more balanced discussion Do • • • • • • • Break up long postings into smaller, easier-to-read paragraphs Demonstrate the same professionalism and courtesy you would at work on the discussion boards Answer any follow up questions your instructor or others may have asked If you are off topic or did not fully answer the post, your instructor may ask you a follow up question designed to help you answer the questions more fully Stay on topic You can ensure this by reading all the posts in a threaded message before responding or by rereading the discussion forum topic or prompt(s) Always find one positive aspect of another’s classmate’s post before launching into a critique Acknowledge another classmate’s point-of-view whether or not you agree Make original posting a minimum of 150 words Do Not • Write as if you were texting, chatting, or instant messaging Avoid slang and acronyms (“btw” for “by the way”) • Use ALL CAPS in your response Using ALL CAPS is considered yelling • Refer to yourself as “i”; address yourself as “I” Use proper capitalization • Respond to another classmate’s posting only saying “I agree” or “I disagree.” This does not contribute to learning Provide examples to support your position • Take comments personally We interpret text messages based on our experiences Because you have no cues other than the written word, you may make assumptions that were not intended • Make personal attacks on another classmate’s posting If you disagree, so objectively and respectfully Always provide substantive evidence to support your position • “Say” anything that you would not tell someone face to face or anything that you not want discussed in class • Post too late Remember that your active participation is part of your grade Simply “showing up” to class is not enough; you must create and establish an online presence in the discussion forums Besides, you want your instructor and classmates to read and comment on your insightful observations! About Online Discussions • The most important thing to keep in mind is that our discussion board simulates the classroom discussion It is an opportunity to explore the concepts we are studying • Full participation will make the discussion forums successful, as the comments in the forum will bring the classroom material to life It will be real-world discussion • • • • • • An "I agree" or "I disagree" does not contribute to learning You will agree and disagree with the comments from other students; however, when that happens, provide examples to support your position Compare and contrast statements from other students With you acting as a third party, you will often be able to provide an objective analysis Bring in a third-party resource to support your position Perhaps you have found a website that adds to the learning Don't take comments personally We interpret text messages based on our experiences Because you have no cues other than the written word, you may make assumptions that were not intended In open-ended/opinion question, understand there are no “right” or “wrong” answers Above all, have fun and learn from each other Review Discussion Rubric Below Contributes to the Classroom Demonstrates Understanding of the Assignment Provides Substantive Responses and Replies to Others Excellent Posting is insightful, complete, and interesting Posting demonstrates a thorough understanding of the reading and makes appropriate application Uses course content to substantiate position Actively engaged in the discussion with at least two (2) postings to other students in a Discussion Rubrics Good Postings is complete and interesting Fair Posting is interesting but lacks insight and depth Posting demonstrates a thorough understanding of the reading and makes appropriate application Posting demonstrates somewhat of an understanding but does not substantiate with course content Actively engaged in the discussion with at least two (2) postings to other students where one Makes at least two (2) responses but responses fail to demonstrate constructive Poor Posting is uninteresting and/or too brief or the assignment Posting demonstrates very little understanding and/or application of the course content Less than acceptable responses, does not respond or responses are not related to Utilizes Correct Grammar, Mechanics, Spelling and Sentence Structure manner which demonstrates analysis and/or evaluation (1) of the postings analysis or are demonstrates inadequate analysis and/or evaluation while the second posting demonstrates constructive analysis but not to the “excellent” standard the topic Posting is polished and generally free of errors Posting is polished but may contain minor errors Posting has numerous errors which interfere with the readability Posting is adequate but may contain some errors ... incompletes given unless university requirements are met Course Schedule CCJ 4054- OW6 1 Criminal Justice Ethics Spring 2013 Dr Deborah Rhyne Week Start Date End Date Reading Assignments Discussion Additional... before start of Spring 2013, we are using the current available 7th edition Required/Recommended Downloads: Adobe Reader http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer... 407.823.2197 Dr Rhyne? ??s Office Location UCF Brevard Regional Campus Criminal Justice: Building Suite 333 1519 Clearlake Avenue Cocoa, Florida 32922 Room 359 (Instructor Office) Email:deborah .rhyne@ ucf.edu