CJ51 Intro to Corrections

HOPE ENGAGE SUCCEED

School of Business and Applied Technology
Criminal Justice 51

Introduction to Corrections

Instructor: Ana Rosales, MPA, BA
Email: [email protected]

Course Term: Spring 2022 Section 22147
Start & End Dates: 1/31/2022-5/11/2022
Class location: Canvas: Course is available 24/7
FINAL EXAM: May 11, 2022
Online Office hours: Mondays and Tuesdays: 12:30pm-2:00pm; Wednesdays

1:00pm-3:00pm

Office location: BE-131 (CAMPUS IS CLOSED DUE TO COVID19)
I am available via email, zoom, canvas chat room, cranium café, and via phone.

If you prefer to talk, you can request a telephone appointment.
My preferred method of contact is by email. I will check my email daily. To meet in
person or virtually, please drop in my office hours. The information is located on the
home page of my Canvas course. You can also schedule a Zoom meeting on Canvas.
You may also request an appointment. If you call my office line, and there is no answer,
please leave a message. Keep on mind due to COVID19, I am not on campus this
semester.

Required Text: ZERO COST BOOK: Link is in Canvas Course

Introduction to Corrections

An Open Educational Resources Publication by Taft College
Authored and compiled by Dave Wymore & Tabitha Raber
Copy Editor: Trudi Radtke
Editor: Dr. M. L. Jiles PhD, MPA
Version 1
2019

Introduction to Corrections (CSU)
Philosophical and practical overview of the history, evolution and current practices of the field of
corrections, including extensive examination of the roles and responsibilities of the three prongs
of the United States criminal justice system. Critical analysis of five correctional philosophies
and their impact on correctional systems, processes, case law and client’s rights. Includes a
critical examination of the types of correctional institutions and community-based programs, and
an examination of contemporary correctional issues. Exploration of the diverse career
opportunities available at the city, county, state, and federal levels.
CLOs: Course Learning Outcomes
1. Upon the successful completion of CJ51 (grade C or higher), students will demonstrate an
understanding of the three components of the criminal justice system.
2. Upon the successful completion of CJ51 (grade C or higher), students will be able to analyze
and demonstrate the basic tenets of the five correctional philosophies.
3. Upon the successful completion of CJ51 (grade C or higher), students will demonstrate an
introductory knowledge of rights of the correctional client.

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Other Student Learning Objectives:
These topics will be covered in exams, readings and discussion activities.
A. Compare and contrast the five correctional philosophies.
B. Distinguish and examine the roles of the three components of the Criminal Justice System:
Explain the relationship between the police, courts and corrections.
C. Construct a prison model based on control and supervision theories.
D. Assess the significance of race, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic and ethnicity as they
relate to successful rehabilitation.
E. Identify appropriate steps for an effective correctional process; including intake, classification,
housing, treatment and re-integration into society.
F. Demonstrate an awareness of possible career paths in the various professions within the field
of corrections, including business, education, culinary, counseling, medical and sworn positions.
G. Assess the significance of AB109 and understand the impact it made for community
corrections in the state of California. (Re-alignment)
H. Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues in criminal justice, and how to use ethical
reasoning to formulate appropriate decisions and promote positive organizational and
professional trust in the community.
I. Evaluate and discuss issues of racial and social injustice within the realms of Criminal Justice
and Sentencing.
Course Requirements
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
ONLINE COURSE: Due to COVID-19: Some of these options are temporarily not available.

• If you do not have access to a computer off campus, there are many computer labs on
campus you can use to participate in the course. Most public libraries also have computers
with internet access that you can use for free.

• You will need to have an up-to-date browser, operating system and some additional
software on your computer to take this class. Check this Distance Education page for
hardware & software requirements. Some of the documents in this course will be available
to you in PDF form. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader software on your computer,
you can download it by going to http://get.adobe.com/reader/.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements will be posted in CANVAS on a regular basis. They will appear on your
CANVAS dashboard when you log in and/or will be sent to you directly through your preferred
method of notification from CANVAS. Please make certain to check them regularly, as they will
contain any important information about upcoming projects or class concerns.

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COMMUNICATION/EMAIL

Please refer to my communication policy page and email etiquette 101 page on Canvas!

Communication is vital for your success. You can email me directly via Chaffey email or via
Canvas email. Please be professional with all communication. When communicating with any
instructor, always include the course name and section- for example: “CJ51- Spring Online
Section ####” as the subject in the email, and include your full name and student identification
number. Be professional in your email.

DISCUSSION FORUMS

Discussion Forums are a way for you to engage with each other about the course content. Each
lesson module will have a question that links to a forum. You can also access each forum by
clicking on the DISCUSSIONS button in the course navigation links. In order to get full credit for
each discussion, you will need to post a thoughtful, well-written response to the question and
respond to two of your classmates’ answers. Follow the instructions indicated in the post

COURSE PARTICIPATION POLICY

Participation is essential to your success in this class. In distance education courses, you are
required to participate just as if you were in a face-to-face course. To receive full credit for
participation, you will have to complete your discussion assignments and quizzes on a timely
basis. Consistent failure to participate in class will result in a low grade.

Dropping Procedures

***It is your responsibility to drop the class if you can no longer participate.***

***Do Not Expect The Professor To Drop You.*** If you do not drop the course and remain
enrolled(idle) in the class you may receive a failing grade. Please check all drop deadlines.

Academic Integrity

Integrity is an essential component of the student academic experience. Chaffey College does not
tolerate academic dishonesty. Please refer to the Chaffey College Course Catalog for all policies.
In this class, Cheating, Plagiarism, Fabrication, Retaliation, Unauthorized Collaboration
will result in you failing the assignment (0 points in that assignment!) Or in certain
circumstances, removal of the course. For more information, please see your student handbook
or call the Office of the Dean of Student Services (909) 652-6506.

Academic Dishonesty Information Link http://globaldatebooksonline.com/flipbooks/chaf/#p=94

My Policy for academic dishonesty:

You will receive a 0 for that assignment. Additionally, the incident will be documented and
forwarded to the college Dean and the Dean of Discipline.

This means that you should not:

1. Cheat
2. Plagiarize, that is, use another person’s words or ideas as your own without proper
documentation.

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3. Collaborate with others unless specifically requested in an assignment or discussion.
4. Let another student login to your CANVAS account
LATE WORK POLICY:

Late assignments, make-up quizzes and examinations will NOT be
allowed without the presence of a medical or family emergency.
The instructor may use reasonable discretion based upon the
circumstances. Your instructor is flexible, reasonable and
compassionate. Please be mindful and respectful when asking for
modifications or accommodations. Work schedule conflicts,
negligence, and poor time management does not qualify under this
requirement. Technical difficulties on the day assignments are due
are not excusable. Especially on your final exam day. If you miss
your final exam or experience technical difficulties and you contact
me after the deadline, you will not be allowed to make-up the assignment. EXAMPLE: Your
final exam is due at 11:59pm and your computer froze while taking it. You waited until the last
hour to submit it and you decide to email me at 12:30am; after the test closed. YOU WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO MAKE IT UP. Please submit your work early. Even 1 day before will allocate time
for me to help you. I cannot help you after the exam closes. Please be respectful and mindful of
this policy.

Grading Scale: (350 possible points)
A A 96-100% A- 90-95%
B B+ 87-89% B 84-86% B- 80-83%
C C+ 75-79% C 70-74%
D D+ 67-69 % D 64-66% D- 60-63%

ANYTHING 209 or below will earn an F 59%

GRADING ELEMENTS:

Students will be evaluated on their virtual attendance, weekly discussion posts,
quizzes, midterm and final exam.
350 Points
1. 10 quizzes- 100 points
2. 11 online discussion posts (10 points each totaling 120).
3. A 50-question midterm exam (multiple-choice questions worth 1 point each).
4. A 50 question final exam (multiple-choice- questions worth 1 point each).
5. 2 CLO exams- 15 points each- 30 points total.

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****Please follow modules in order- and refer to Canvas for all
deadlines****************

**NOTE** Discussion posts are a significant portion of students’ grade. Students will be
queried by the instructor several times during the semester, and students will be
required not only to respond appropriately and relevantly to the instructor’s inquiries,
but will also be required to inquire about issues covered within that particular class
session. Each week, as designated on the online format, students are required to enter
an initial 200, 300 or 500 word relevant post by THURSDAY night and respond with a
150-250 word post to two classmates by SATURDAY. The instructions will be indicated
on the discussion post. Grading rubrics are embedded in the discussion post.

Course Outline and Schedule (Subject to change)
Please see your Canvas course for latest information,( due dates, assignments and

schedule.)
Week 1
Complete Module 1
Week 2
Complete Module 2
Week 3
Complete Module 3
Week 4
Complete Module 4
Week 5
Complete Module 5
Week 6
Complete Module 6
Week 7

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Complete Module 7
Week 8

Course Outline and Schedule (Subject to change)
Week 9
Complete Module 9
Week 10
Complete Module 10
Week 11
Complete Module 11
Week 12
Complete Module 12
Week 13
Complete Module 13
Week 14
Complete Module 14: Final exam closes on December 10, 2021.

THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

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