CJE 3001-0002 (85474) Careers in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Department

College of Community Innovation and Education Number of Credit Hours: 4

Course Syllabus

Instructor: Cleyton Bray Term: Fall: 2021

Office Location:

Via Zoom or prior to or after class

Class Meeting Mode:

Zoom/P

Office Hours:

Tuesday and Thursday 1700 – 1800 and 1950 – 2120 hrs

Class Meeting Time: 1800 – 1950 hrs.

Phone: Office/Dept. Phone: 407-823-2603 Personal/Emergency: 321.604.2003

Class Location:

PSY 0105

Email: Cleyton.Bray@ucf.edu or Webcourses@UCF messaging

Course Modality: P / Face to Face

GTA(s): N/A Email: N/A

Enrollment Requirements Course Prerequisites (if applicable): ENC 1102 Other Enrollment Requirements (if applicable): Sophomore Standing

Course Description Introductory course with focus on components of the criminal justice process, (i.e., law enforcement, courts, and corrections) and employment opportunities within the criminal justice system. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of planning and organizing their job search strategies including: the identification of individual goals, assessment of skills and talents, exploration of career options within the criminal justice field, analysis of the job market, and effective use of employment search tools (cover letters, resumes, networking, interviewing, and thank you/job acceptance letters) as well as managing their own careers.

Course Materials and Resources Required Materials/Resources

Johnson, C. H. (2019). Careers in Criminal Justice. Second Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN: 978-1-5063-6395-0.

Articles, Presentations, and Links posted to Webcourses

Optional Materials/Resources Follow any web links as provided by instructor for any supplemental materials.

Third-Party Accessibility and Privacy Statements If you are using a third-party tool, link to the tool's accessibility and privacy statement here. Most tools will includes these statements on their home pages.

Student Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:

Assess personal values, strengths, skills, interests, and personality type and link those with career possibilities.

Identify professional and personal goals and aspirations as well as career interests Identify marketable skills developed from courses taken and demonstrate how to convey

the value of transferable skills to employers Identify, discuss, and research career opportunities in criminal justice. Develop a personal job search strategy Identify and demonstrate the attributes of a successful job candidate. Utilize networking strategies to identify post-graduate employment opportunities. Evidence critical thinking skills in relation to course materials through written

assignments, oral communication, and group work as outlined in course requirements (application).

Course Activities Assignments Discussions Quizzes, including Final Exam:

o Quizzes: There are 5 quizzes, each having 10 questions, associated to the 5 Modules for this class. Each quiz, generally, is mixed multiple choice and true/false questions.

Questions will come from the Text, Presentations, Class Discussions (webcourses and "in class"), and Guest Lecturers.

Quizzes account for 50% of the points toward your final grade. Quizzes will be open for a minimum of 4 days and up to 6.

o Final Exam: The final exam covers the entire class. It is predominantly taken from the material covered during the quizzes. The Final Exam generally, is a mixed with Multiple Choice and True/False questions.

Questions will come from the Text, Presentations, Class Discussions (webcourses and "in class"), and Guest Lecturers.

The Final Exam accounts for 25% of the points toward your final grade. Careers Project: This project is broken down into 3 pieces and is 25 points of your final

grade for this class. Each piece will be submitted separately through the Careers Project Module via Webcourses.

o Job Search and Presentation Prep: worth 5 points o Cover Letter/Resume: worth 15 points towards your final grade. o Interview and Follow Up: worth 10 Points

Extra Credit: There is no extra credit in this class. There is no makeup work in this class for missed discussions.

Students should regularly access the course via webcourses. While there is no attendance requirement you are responsible for the material covered in the "class room" and Guest Lecture portions of this class.

o Guest Lecturers, and your instructor, are dedicated professionals in their field and their time is very valuable. As such their portions are subject the change (if live) due to circumstances out of their control. They wish to be here and look forward to meeting you and talking with you. All students should endeavor to attend class and be prepared with appropriate questions and thoughts.

o Students should plan on logging into the class at least twice a week. One of them being the live/zoom lesson.

o It is estimated that the student would spend three to five hours of work per week, outside of the course time for the student to achieve the objectives of the class and a good grade.

o This is your time, success of the class is largely dependent on you and your fellow students.

Activity Submissions Webcourses will be used for testing/quizzes, various articles, class updates, and project submissions.

Attendance/Participation Attendance is not required. However if classroom or live “Zoom” portions of the class fall below 50% attendance I will be offering an attendance credit that will consist of .25 points towards those attendees final grade. While there is no attendance requirement, you are responsible for the material covered in the "classroom" and Guest Lecture portions of this class. You are responsible for knowing the status of your class at all times.

Make-up Exams and Assignments Per university policy, you are allowed to submit make-up work (or an equivalent, alternate assignment) for authorized university-sponsored activities, religious observances, or legal obligations (such as jury duty). If this participation conflicts with your course assignments, I will offer a reasonable opportunity for you to complete missed assignments and/or exams. The make-up assignment and grading scale will be equivalent to the missed assignment and its grading scale. In the case of an authorized university activity, it is your responsibility to show me a signed copy of the Program Verification Form for which you will be absent, prior to the class in which the absence occurs. In any of these cases, please contact me ahead of time to notify me of upcoming needs. Make up Exams and Assignments outside of University of Central Florida Policy are not allowed.

Assessment and Grading Procedures Type of Assessment Points Towards Final Grade

Module Quiz 1 10

Module Quiz 2 10

Module 3 Quiz 10

Module 4 Quiz 10

Module 5 Quiz 10

Careers Project 25

Final Exam 25

Total Points 100

Always check the course calendar and dates for testing window on the home site! While there is no extra credit or makeup in this course, there may be extra assignments given with added value. All assignments are expected to be completed on time and by due date.

Grading Scale Remember: The amount of effort you put into this class will be reflected in your grades. I do not “give” grades – you earn them.

The table shows the range for each letter grade and uses an A, B, C, D, F grading system.

Letter Grade Points

A 90-100

B 80-89

C 70-79

D 60-69

F 59 or below

Consult the latest Undergraduate or Graduate catalog for regulations and procedures regarding grading such as incomplete grades, grade changes, and grade forgiveness.

Attendance/Participation Attendance is not required. However if classroom or live “Zoom” portions of the class fall below 50% attendance I will be offering an attendance credit that will consist of .25 points (per occurrence) towards those attendees final grade. While there is no attendance requirement, you are responsible for the material covered in the "classroom" and Guest Lecture portions of this class. You are responsible for knowing the status of your class at all times.

Make-up Exams and Assignments Per university policy, you are allowed to submit make-up work (or an equivalent, alternate assignment) for authorized university-sponsored activities, religious observances, or legal obligations (such as jury duty). If this participation conflicts with your course assignments, I will

offer a reasonable opportunity for you to complete missed assignments and/or exams. The make-up assignment and grading scale will be equivalent to the missed assignment and its grading scale. In the case of an authorized university activity, it is your responsibility to show me a signed copy of the Program Verification Form for which you will be absent, prior to the class in which the absence occurs. In any of these cases, please contact me ahead of time to notify me of upcoming needs. Make up Exams and Assignments outside of University of Central Florida Policy are not allowed.

Assessment and Grading Procedures Type of Assessment Points Towards Final Grade

Module Quiz 1 10

Module Quiz 2 10

Module 3 Quiz 10

Module 4 Quiz 10

Module 5 Quiz 10

Careers Project 25

Final Exam 25

Total Points 100

Always check the course calendar and dates for testing window on the home site! While there is no extra credit or makeup in this course, there may be extra assignments given with added value. All assignments are expected to be completed on time and by due date.

Grading Scale Remember: The amount of effort you put into this class will be reflected in your grades. I do not “give” grades – you earn them.

Grade Dissemination To comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), grades are not released to third parties, which includes posting grades by name, SSN, or UCF ID. To ensure students have prompt feedback, and knowledge of their progress, all grades will be recorded in Webcourses@UCF and follow student data classification and security standards.

Policy Statements

Academic Integrity The Center for Academic Integrity (CAI) defines academic integrity as a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action. http://academicintegrity.org/ The following definitions of plagiarism and misuse of sources come from the Council of Writing Program Administrators <http://wpacouncil.org/node/9> and have been adopted by UCF’s Department of Writing & Rhetoric.

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct. According to Section 1, "Academic Misconduct," students are prohibited from engaging in:

Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating.

Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project.

Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student, and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.

Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work. Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source,

thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own. Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once

without the express written permission of the instructor. Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

Plagiarism In an instructional setting, plagiarism occurs when a writer deliberately uses someone else’s language, ideas, or other original (not common-knowledge) material without acknowledg­ing its source. This definition applies to texts published in print or on-line, to manuscripts, and to the work of other student writers. 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.

Misuse of Sources A student who attempts (even if clumsily) to identify and credit his or her source, but who misuses a specific citation format or incorrectly uses quotation marks or other forms of identifying material taken from other sources, has not plagiarized. Instead, such a student should be considered to have failed to cite and document sources appropriately.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating UCF faculty members have a responsibility for your education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to infringements of academic integrity. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a "Z Designation" on a student's official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, see http://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/zgrade.

For more information about UCF's Rules of Conduct, see http://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/

Unauthorized Use of Class Materials There are many fraudulent websites claiming to offer study aids to students but are actually cheat sites. They encourage students to upload course materials, such as test questions, individual assignments, and examples of graded material. Such materials are the intellectual property of instructors, the university, or publishers and may not be distributed without prior authorization. Students who engage in such activity are in violation of academic conduct standards and may face penalties.

Unauthorized Use of Class Notes Faculty have reported errors in class notes being sold by third parties, and the errors may be contributing to higher failure rates in some classes. The following is a statement appropriate for distribution to your classes or for inclusion on your syllabus: Third parties may be selling class notes from this class without my authorization. Please be aware that such class materials may contain errors, which could affect your performance or grade. Use these materials at your own risk.

In-Class Recording Policy Students may, without prior notice, record video or audio of a class lecture for a class in which the student is enrolled for their own personal educational use. A class lecture is defined as a formal or methodical oral presentation as part of a university course intended to present information or teach enrolled students about a particular subject. Recording class activities other than class lectures, including but not limited to lab sessions, student presentations (whether individually or part of a group), class discussion (except when incidental to and incorporated within a class lecture), clinical presentations such as patient history, academic exercises involving student participation, test or examination administrations, field trips, private conversations between students in the class or between a student and the faculty member, and invited guest speakers is prohibited. Recordings may not be used as a substitute for class participation and/or class attendance and may not be published or shared without the written consent of the faculty member. Failure to adhere to these requirements may constitute a violation of the University’s Student Code of Conduct as described in the Golden Rule.

Campus Safety Statement Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise in our class, we will all need to work together. Everyone should be aware of the surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance. Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door.

Please make a note of the guide’s physical location and consider reviewing the online version at http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html.

Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes from each of your classrooms and have a plan for finding safety in case of an emergency. (Insert class-specific details if appropriate)

If there is a medical emergency during class, we may need to access a first aid kit or AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those items are located in this building, see http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/AEDlocations-UCF (click on link from menu on left). (insert class specific information if appropriate)

To stay informed about emergency situations, sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to my.ucf.edu and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the tool bar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on your Student Center

screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including your e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”

If you have a special need related to emergency situations, please speak with me during office hours.

Consider viewing this video (https://youtu.be/NIKYajEx4pk) about how to manage an active shooter situation on campus or elsewhere.

Deployed Active Duty Military Students If you are a deployed active duty military student and feel that you may need a special accommodation due to that unique status, please contact your instructor to discuss your circumstances.

Title IX Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex that interferes with educational opportunities is unlawful. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find resources available to support the victim, including confidential resources, and information concerning reporting options at https://letsbeclear.ucf.edu/ Perpetrators are subject to expulsion or termination and may also be subject to criminal penalties.

Religious Observances Students must notify their instructor in advance if they intend to miss class for a religious observance. For more information, see the UCF policy

UCF Cares

During your UCF career, you may experience challenges including struggles with academics, finances, or your personal well-being. UCF has a multitude of resources available to all students. Please visit UCFCares.com if you are seeking resources and support, or if you are worried about a friend or classmate. Free services and information are included for a variety of student concerns, including but not limited to alcohol use, bias incidents, mental health concerns, and financial challenges. You can also e-mail ucfcares@ucf.edu with questions or for additional assistance. You can reach a UCF Cares staff member between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling 407-823-5607. If you are in immediate distress, please call Counseling and Psychological Services to speak directly with a counselor 24/7 at 407-823-2811, or please call 911.

Class Schedule

Careers in Criminal Justice: Class 3001-0002 (85474) Dates: 08/23/2021 – 12/11/2021. Time: 1800 - 1950 Hours

Date Activity Notes and Other Info

Tuesday August 24 Introductions, Class and Syllabus Review

Know yourself and Setting realistic goals.

Thursday August 26 Module 1: Chapters 1 and 2; Careers Project Review

Begin reading the Chapters and Presentation. Review of Careers Project.

Tuesday August 31 Module 1: Chapters 1 and 2 JUNG Typology Test Results in Discussion.

Thursday September 2 Module 1 & 2: Chapters 1-3 Presentation and Discussion

Tuesday September 7 Module 2: Chapters 3 and 4 Presentation and Lecture Module 1 Quiz opens

Thursday September 9 Module 2: Chapters 3 and 4 Guest Lecturer

Tuesday September 14 Module 2: Chapters 3 and 4 Presentation and Discussion

Thursday September 16 Module 2: Chapters 3 and 4 Presentation and Discussion

Tuesday September 21 Module 3: Chapters 5 and 6 Presentation and Discussion

Thursday September 23 Module 3: Chapters 5 and 6 Guest Lecturer Module 2 Quiz Opens

Tuesday September 28 Module 3: Chapters 5 and 6 Presentation and Discussion

Thursday September 30 Module 3: Chapters 5 and 6 Presentation and Discussion

Tuesday October 5 Module 3: Chapters 5 and 6 Guest Lecturer

Thursday October 7 Module 3: Chapters 5 and 6 Presentation and Discussion

Tuesday October 12 Module 3: Chapters 5 and 6 PPT and Discussion; Mod 3 Quiz opens

Thursday October 14 Module 4: Chapters 7 and 8 Guest Lecturer

Tuesday October 19 Module 4: Chapters 7 and 8 Presentation and Discussion

Thursday October 21 Module 4: Chapters 7 and 8 Presentation and Discussion

Tuesday October 26 Careers Project Update Discussion and follow up.

Thursday October 28 Module 4: Chapters 7 and 8 Guest Speaker

Tuesday November 2 Module 4: Chapters 7 and 8 Presentation and Discussion; MOD 4 Quiz opens

Thursday November 4 Module 5: Chapters 9, 10, 11 Guest Lecturer

Tuesday November 9 Module 5: Chapters 9, 10, 11 Presentation and Discussion

Thursday November 11 Module 5: Chapters 9, 10, 11 Presentation and Discussion

Tuesday November 16 Module 5: Chapters 9, 10, 11 Guest Lecturer

Thursday November 18 Module 5: Chapters 9, 10, 11 Presentation and Discussion; MOD 5 Quiz opens

Tuesday November 23 Spring Break / No Class Be safe

Thursday November 25 Spring Break / No Class No Class, what are you thankful for?

Tuesday November 30 Careers Project: DUE All components should be

submitted by this date.

Thursday December 2 Guest Lecturer Guest Lecturer

Tuesday December 7 What do we need to cover Last Talk

Thursday December 9 No Class - prep for Final No Class

Tuesday December 11 Final Exam TBD Final TBD, Completed on Webcourses.