Special Topics

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

CJ 668

Breyer State University
Instructor: Frank E. Belser MS, BA

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Special Circumstances; this is a Masters level course in the curriculum for the Degree of Masters in Criminal Justice. I am delighted that I have the chance to instruct you in this area of your studies.

This course is designed to provide an understanding as to the affects psychological affects that juveniles may face by being exposed to criminal activity such as domestic problems, truancy, arson, family abuse, child abuse, etc. It is theorized that adult behaviors are typically developed through childhood exposure. For example, many theories, such as social learning theory, support the concept that such exposure is the foundation for which adult behaviors are developed. Positive reinforcement, coupled with consequence for delinquent acts, play a significant role in the development of a prosperous human being. We will discover many ways of dealing with these troubled teens through support, counseling and the justice system.

I sense that you will enjoy this course and gain a real understanding of dealing with trouble juveniles who are exposed to such life styles and tragedy. Again, I am delighted to have you in the course and wish you the best.

TIME FRAME: This is a four-semester hour course. This course is 10 weeks. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the 10-week period. The first day of the week you will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day, which you notify me that your textbooks have arrived, and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time. You can accelerate during the class and finish earlier if you choose. Extensions are rarely permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded four (4) semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOK: There are two (2) books required for this course.

Book 1: Ghosts from the Nursery (Paperback, 2002), Robin Karr-Morse and Meredith S. Wiley, Atlantic Public Press Books ISBN 0-87113-734-8.

Book 2: Children and Criminality: The Child as Victim and Perpetrator., Ronald Barri Flowers. Greenwood Press ISBN 031325124X.

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EXAMINATIONS: There are two examinations for this course the mid-term exam covers Ghosts from the Nursery. The final exam covers Children and Criminality.

The mid-term examination must be taken by the end of week 5 in the course.

The final examination must be taken by the end of the end of week 10 in the course.

Both exams are programmed and are located in the classroom for this course. The examinations are "open book" objective type. You will have one (1) day to complete your exam, once you access it from the classroom. To access the exam, you must send me an email and request to have access to the exam. Upon registration, you will receive your email address. I will then program your access in. You will receive an email back from me telling you that you are now authorized to go ahead and to access your exam.

To access, you will come into the classroom, click on testing, and click on the exam you are taking. You will need your User ID and PASS WORD to access the exam. The exam will appear on your screen. Once you access the exam, you have 24 hours to submit your answers. The program provides me the exact date and time that you accessed the exam. The program also notifies me of the exact date and time that you submitted your answers. Thus, the program is timing you.

When you are ready, go back into the classroom and click in your responses and then click submit. Shortly, you will receive the exam in your email box with your computed score. You will also know what questions, if any, that you missed, and what the correct answer is. I also receive a copy of your exam and your score.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100%    = A Mid-term 50%
80-89%      = B Final 50%
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through email. Additionally, our classroom for this course has a "chat" room. I am also very willing to meet with you one-on-one in the chat room at your request. From time to time, depending on how many students are enrolled in this course at a particular time, we may have some scheduled group chats. You will receive more detailed information at the time such chat sessions are scheduled. Please keep my email address handy so that you can contact me whenever necessary. If at any time during this course you change your email address, please be sure to notify me right away.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There are no written assignments for this course.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I, Frank E. Belser MS, BA, currently teach graduate courses at Breyer State University and I am a California Police Officer Standards of Training Police Academy Instructor at Butte College . I have a Masters of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration, a Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice Management, and an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement. I have work worked in law enforcement since 1994. I began my law enforcement career as a reserve police officer. I have worked my way up the chain to an Administrative Sergeant. I am the Field Training Officer Coordinator, SWAT Team Commander, Background Investigator and am currently commanding our Special Enforcement Team. I am a POST certified instructor in Radiological Transportation, Less Lethal Devices, Chemical Agents, Crowd Control and National Land Lord Tenant Training. I enjoy spending my off time riding my Harley, hunting, fishing and being with my family.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objectives for this course are an understanding of:

1). Psychological effects.
2). Behavior disorders.
3). Nature verses Nurture.
4). Effects of drugs.
5). Effects of malnutrition.
6). Emotional Deprivation.
7). Models of rehabilitation.
8). Adult learning concepts.
9). Juvenile Justice System.
10). Causational Factors and developed theories.
11). Child Victimization.
12). Successful and unsuccessful programs.
13). Family violence.
14). Current trends.
15). Child Maltreatment.
16). Methods for rehabilitation of delinquents.
17). Family courts.
18). Juvenile delinquency/offenders.

ASSIGNMENTS: For specific assignments, please click on the link "Assignments"

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