1. Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Criminal Justice Program
Introduction to Law and Justice (CRIJ - 103) - Syllabus
Summer 2012 (This is an 8 week online class from Jun 4, 2012 thru July 29, 2012)
Adjunct: Shane L. Evans, MBA
Office: Bus Office 208-658-2034 Cell 208-571-7385
E-Mail Address: shaneevans@cwidaho.cc or sevans.idaho@gmail.com
Class Hours: Online- BlackBoard
Required Text: Law, Justice, and Society-A Socialegal Introduction (2nd Edition).
Walsh & Hemmens. Oxford University Press
The College of Western Idaho Statement
The College of Western Idaho (CWI), a comprehensive community college, provides quality
educational, social, cultural, economic and workforce development opportunities that meet the
diverse needs of the communities it serves. CWI prepares students to lead enriched, productive
and responsible lives in a global society.
Criminal Justice Program Mission Statement
The mission of the CWI Criminal Justice Program is primarily to prepare graduates to transfer as
junior-level students to four (4) year college or universities and to prepare two year graduates for
entry level positions in the criminal justice field.
CRIJ 103– Introduction to Law and Justice (CWI Catalog)
Course Description: Study of basic issues of law as a means of social control including broader
issues of social justice such as poverty, racism, sexism, alienation. Provides foundation for
examining relevant critical issues in American society.
Criminal Justice Program Objectives: Student will….
1. Gain understanding and a mastery of a breadth of knowledge of the discipline of criminal
justice, criminal procedure and that of criminal evidence pertaining to law.
2. Gain mastery of a depth of knowledge of the discipline of criminal justice, criminal
procedure and criminal evidence law.

2. 3. Be well practiced as a critical consumer of information (critical thought).
4. Be well practiced in professional written communication (professional writing).
5. Be well prepared as a potential contributor to scientific discovery in criminal justice
(scientific capability).
6. Be well prepared for upper division coursework in criminal justice (career-focused
education plan).
7. Be able to express ethical and social implications in one’s social, professional and
scholarly practice.
8. Be well prepared for entry level position in criminal justice (career focused plan).
9. Be able to articulate a critical perspective and strategy to understand and respond to the
impact of crime on individuals and society as a whole.
10. To provide an atmosphere of learning that is free of criticism allowing students to
articulate their own personal views and be tolerant of other opposing views on criminal
justice issues.
Course Outcomes: Assessment Students will….
1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major components of the criminal justices system,
theoretical perspectives of crime causation, empirical findings, and historical trends in
criminal justice.
2. Understand basic research methods in criminal justice, including research design, data
analysis, and interpretation of crime data.
3. Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific
approach to solve problems related to criminal behavior and mental processes.
4. Understand and apply psychological and sociological principles to personal, social, and
legal issues.
5. Be able to weigh evidence, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the
underpinnings of the law and criminal justice as a discipline.
REGARDING ONLINE COURSES
This class is conducted entirely online. In order to successfully complete this course you must
have reliable access to a computer and the internet. You should also have a backup option (i.e.
CWI computer lab). If you procrastinate your assignment to the last minute and have a computer
or internet problem, it is not a valid excuse for submitting your assignment late. No assignments
will be accepted late. Although this is an online course, it will not teach you how to use your
computer. You need to have a good understanding of uploading and downloading documents,
searching the internet, watching videos online, etc. You also need to be comfortable working in
Blackboard as all of your assignments are there.

3. Although most of your assignments and interactions in this course will be done via the internet,
please remember this is not Face book or Twitter. This is a college course. Please do not use
“texting talk” in your communications. Please refrain from using any profane or offense
language. I expect proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Please proofread all assignments
for grammar, content, and tone. Some students mistakenly believe that an online course is easier
than a traditional course. Please be aware that this is not the case. Online courses take self
discipline and organization. It is your responsibility to read and study the chapter and to stay on
top of all assignments. If you procrastinate in an online class, you will not be successful. It is
also important that you check Blackboard and your CWI email account often.
Any announcements I have will be posted on Blackboard and or sent to your CWI email.
OUTCOME ASSESSMENTS
Assessment performs a number of functions within the teaching and learning process: It gives
feedback to the student on their learning experience; it measures the performance of the student;
contributes to the evaluation of effectiveness of the subject content and delivery. Assessment of
student learning can be conducted using a variety of available instruments and methods. A
combination of assessment approaches can be the most effective way to measure student
learning.
Assessment practices embedded in course will generate information about what and how
students are learning. A wide range of formal and informal interaction and performance
assessment methods will be used in this course to determine whether students attained prescribed
educational goals and objectives. Steps to ensure performance and understanding will be
conducted by:
Multiple choice examinations (Chapters)
Discussion Question Responses
Individual Posts
Article/Film Responses.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
The student can expect about for each credit hour about 3-4 hours of preparation and
assignments completion. As this is an online class and not traditional hours, please plan on
applying approximately 12-16 hours per week to be successful.
ASSIGNMENTS
Each week we will cover select chapters. You will find the folders for each chapter under the
“Course Documents” tab in Blackboard. The folder for the week will be available on Monday at
9 am and close on Sunday at midnight. Although this is a lecture course, there will be online
aspects and all course materials will be found in the blackboard environment.
EXAMS
The class includes four module exams. The exams will open on Monday at 9 am and must be
taken no later than (NLT) Sunday at Midnight during designated week. These exams are open
book and open note; however, they will be timed. I would suggest that you outline the chapter or

4. take notes on the chapter. Each exam will have 25 questions and you will have 30 minutes to
complete. Each exam is worth 50 points for a total of 200 points.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS
Each week you will have a weekly assignment. The primary assessment for the discussion board
weeks will be discussion question responses, individual posts and article/film responses. Each
weekly assignment is worth 25 points per week for a total of 200 points. Weekly assignments
will not be accepted late. I expect correct spelling and grammar on all assignments as well as
effective class participation.
DISCUSSION BOARDS
Your weekly assignment will be a discussion board. The weekly folder will contain lecture
materials. Each week there will be two (2) discussion questions posted in the Discussion Board
each week.
Discussion Question Responses (Two (2) per Week of Posting)
Each designated online week, students will answer two (2) discussion questions worth 5.0 points
each that will be posted in discussion board each designated week. All DQ posts will be a 200
or more word response to each question. All responses are due by Sunday midnight of each
week.
Rubric for DQ’s
To receive: Your post must
5.0 points Thoroughly and thoughtfully answer the question presented. Your
post will refer to information from the text or other sources. Spelling and
grammar will be correct.
4.0 points Thoroughly and thoughtfully answer the question presented. Your
post will refer to information from the text or other sources. Spelling and
grammatical errors.
3.0 points Answers the question presented. Minimal references to text or
sources.
2.0 point Minimally answers the question presented. No references to text or sources.
1.0 point Minimally answers the question presented with spelling and grammar errors. No
references to text or sources.
0 points Did not complete the assignment or submitted late. Late assignments will receive
0 points.
Individual Posts (Five (5) per week of Required Week of Posting)
Each online week, students will post five (5) responses worth 1 point each to other student’s
responses to DQ’s or individual posts. All posts will be a 100 or more word response. All
students are required to post 2 of the 7 days of the week.

5. Rubric for Individual Responses
To receive: Your post must:
1 point Thoroughly and thoughtfully answer the question posed by your
classmate. Spelling and grammar will be correct.
.5 point Brief or incomplete answer. Spelling and grammatical errors present.
0 points Did not complete the assignment or submitted late. Late
assignments will receive 0 points.
Article/Film Responses (One (1) per Week of Posting)
Each designated online week, students will provide one (1) response worth 10.0 points each that
will be posted in discussion board each designated week. All responses will be a 200 or more
word response to each question. All responses are due by Sunday midnight of each week.
The response will answer the following three questions:
1. The main idea of the article or film
2. How does the information impact the criminal justice system
3. What recommendations would you make using the information provided
Rubric for Article/Film Response
To receive: Your post must
9.0-10 points Thoroughly and thoughtfully answer the question presented. Your
post will refer to information from the text or other sources. Spelling and
grammar will be correct.
7.0-8.0 points Thoroughly and thoughtfully answer the question presented. Your
post will refer to information from the text or other sources. Spelling and
grammatical errors.
5.0-6.0 points Answers the question presented. Minimal references to text or
sources.
3.0-4.0 point Minimally answers the question presented. No references to text or sources.
1.0-2.0 point Minimally answers the question presented with spelling and grammar errors. No
references to text or sources.
0 points Did not complete the assignment or submitted late. Late assignments will receive
0 points.
Policies and Procedures
Attendance Policy: Attendance policy: Although I do not take attendance, per se, if I need to
report attendance (i.e. financial aid), I will do it based off of your attendance and submitted
assignments.

6. Honesty Policy: If a student cheats on an exam or plagiarizes on a writing assignment, the
student will be given a zero for that assignment. If this occurs more than once, that students may
be removed from the course and given a failing grade.
Late Policy: It is expected that student take exams and participate in discussion boards as
scheduled. In case of a personal emergency (determined by the instructor), the instructor has the
option to reissue the exam or determine another course of action (giving the test or exam on an
alternate date). Make up exams will be a “case by case” scenario, determined by the instructor.
Make up exams will not be allowed for UNEXCUSED absences. Writing assignments are
due on the dates scheduled.
Drop Policy: It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course. Students are responsible for
adding and dropping courses. At the end of the first week of class, faculty may perform faculty
initiated drop for non-attendance. Beyond the first week, it is the student’s responsibility to
drop any course he/she does not intend to finish. Students who stop attending a course without
filing a drop request will receive a grade of F.
Instructor Questions and Support: For all email inquires and questions, I will respond within
24-48 hours. If it is an emergency, please text my phone and I will respond as rapidly as possible
to assist.
End of Course Electronic Evaluation: To help instructors continually improve courses,
students are required to complete anonymous online evaluations for each course. The evaluation
process opens two weeks before the end of the course and close the last day of class. I will
provide extra credit for all course evaluations.
CWI E-Mail: Since email is the primary source of written communication with students, all
registered CWI students get a college email account. Student email addresses have the following
format: username@students.cwi.cc. Students can check their CWI email online at
http://students.cwi.cc. Instructors can send messages to these accounts. Students should check
their email accounts on a regular basis.
Disabilities: Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related
accommodations. To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact the
coordinator of One Stop Student Services Center at their first opportunity after registration for a
class. Students One Stop Student Services Center can be contacted at (208) 562-3000 or Room
107, within the CWI Main Campus.
Grading Practices
There will four module (4) examinations (end of each module) each worth 50 points during the
semester. Each exam will have 25 multiple-choice questions worth two points each. The exams
will be designed to assess the course outcomes.

7. There will also be eight (8) weeks of Discussion Boards, (5 points each) during the semester. The
boards are made up of two discussion questions (2) worth 5 pts each for 10pts). A grading rubric
is provided.
There will be eight (8) Article/Film Responses. Each response will be worth 10 points for
response board for a total of 80 pts.
Module Examinations 200
Weekly DQ’s 80
Article/Film Review 80
Individual Posts (IP’s) 40
TOTAL 400
Grading Scale:
A= 360 to 400 Points (90-100 %)
B= 320 to 359 (80 to 89%)
C= 280 to 319 (70 to 79%)
D= 240 to 279 (60 to 69%)
F= less than 239 points (59 to 0 %)
All grading feedback will occur within 7 days of the completed week unless I have provided
additional information for any delays to this timeline. I will use the gradebook comments section
for all assignments
Note: I may allow extra credit to augment a student’s overall grade and achievement.
However, this extra credit must be PRE-APPROVED and pertain to the subject matter at
hand. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, a student may request extra credit to supplement a
class or quiz that is missed. Again, this must be approved by the instructor prior to the
acceptance of the material. Excluding a “personal emergency” each student is required to
attend and complete the requirements for each class.
SHANE L EVANS, ADJUNCT
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO