MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Criminal Justice

C.	Course Number and Title: CRMJ-2032 Gangs, Cults and Terrorism

D.	Course Coordinator:

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

American Street Gangs

Authors: Tim Delaney

Copyright Year: 2013

Edition: 2nd

ISBN: 9780133056051

Terrorism and Homeland Security

Authors: White

Copyright Year: 2017

Edition: 9th

ISBN: 9781305633773

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description:

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the structure, organization, and psychology of gangs. Investigation techniques concerning gang recognition by tattoos, graffiti, and symbols will be included for street, prison and motorcycle gangs. This course will also familiarize the student of the various cult organizations. This course will also examine the structure, and current trends of domestic and international terrorist organizations.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall: (any or all assessments can be conducted unless otherwise stated within the specific outcome.)

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Analyze the theories of gang development.	Exercises- Weeks 4,5, Exam- Weeks 9,10
2. Explain gang member typologies and member characteristics.	Exercises-Weeks 4,5, Video Review- Weeks 7,8, Exam- Weeks 9,10, Research -Report Weeks 12,13
3. Assess the levels and methods of gang membership.	Exercises- Weeks 4,5, Exam- Weeks 9,10, Research Report -Weeks 12,13
4. Differentiate gangs by tattoos, dress, graffiti, and sign language.	Worksheets- Weekly from Week 3 through 8, Video Review Weeks 4,5, Exam- Weeks 9,10, Research Report –Weeks 12,13
5. Appraise the scope of criminal gang activity	Research Assignment- Weeks 8,9, Research Report Weeks 12,13, , Exam Weeks 14,15
6. Differentiate between cults, doomsday cults and non-traditional religious groups.	Research Assignment, Worksheets- Weeks 11,12, Video Review -Week 11,12, Exam- Weeks 15,16
7. Analyze the concept of terrorism	Case Studies, Worksheets- Weeks 14,15 Exam –Weeks 15,16
8. Analyze domestic and international terrorist organizations	Case Studies, Worksheets- Weeks 14,15 Exam -Week 15,16
9. Analyze the current trends relating to domestic and international terrorism.	Case Studies- Weeks 14,15 Exam –Weeks 15,16

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week 1: Introduction to Street Gangs

Week 2: Graffitti, Clothing, Symbols

Week 3: Theories, Mentality, Membership

Week 4: Criminal Gang Activity

Week 5: Introduction to Motorcycle Clubs

Week 6: Clothing, Symbols, Mentality

Week 7: Introduction to Security Threat Groups

Week 8 - 9: Signs, Symbols, Activities

Week 10: Defining Cults and Doomsday Cults, Non-Traditional Religious Groups

Week 11 - 12: Cult Activity

Week 13: Defining Terrorism, Domestic and International

Week 14 - 15: Trends in Terrorism

Exam and Wrap-up

N.	Course Assignments:

Worksheets

Video reviews

Research Assignment

Case Studies

Research Report

Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3