The texts and assigned readings comprise the common, substantive-content data base for the course. Students share cooperative learning experiences. Students keep a course journal, which involves active learning skills and writing across the curriculum. Appreciation of cultural diversity is achieved through the use of comparative examples from other criminal justice systems. Unexcused absences limit the maximum grade attainable in this course in direct proportion to the number of scheduled class periods.
Attendance is required unless excused for good cause.
Students may be excused for class attendance or recitation if requested in writing prior to the class in question. If an emergency situation precludes prior notification, call as soon as it is reasonable to do so and then submit a written confirmation either prior to or upon returning to class. Additional documentation may be required in some cases. In general, tardiness equates to an unexcused absence in the absence of an acceptable explanation. To maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning, students are requested to be seated and quiet at the beginning of class and remain attentive until dismissed by the instructor.