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.