MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Criminal Justice

C.	Course Number and Title: CRMJ1050 Criminal and Constitutional Law

D.	Course Coordinator:

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 4

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Constitutional Law (Text & Study Guide)

Authors: Klotter & Kanovitz

Copyright Year: 2019

Edition: 15th

ISBN: 9781138601802

Ohio Criminal Law Handbook

Author: Anderson

Copyright Year: 2018

Edition: 2018-2

ISBN: 9781522153467

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course will examine past and current legal cases and court decisions. Emphasis will be placed on the Bill of Rights and specific amendments that pertain to the criminal justice field. The basic concepts of criminal law will also be examined concerning criminal statutes and elements for selected offenses for the State of Ohio.

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:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Analyze the foundations of American Constitutional Government.	Exercises, Quiz – Weeks 2,3, Exam- Weeks 6,7
2. Differentiate between the powers of the federal government and state police powers.	Exercises, Quiz – Weeks 2,3, Exam- week 6,7
3. Analyze the Bill of Rights and the amendments that most often involve the Criminal Justice Profession.	Exercise, Projects, Video Reviews – Weeks 5,6 Exam Weeks 6,7
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the Constitutional Laws pertaining to the Criminal Justice Profession.	Exercise, Scenarios, Quiz- Weeks 9,10, Exam-Week 10,11
5. Examine the civil and criminal remedies that are available to people who claim abuse by government agents	Exercises, Case Studies – Weeks 9,10, Exam- Weeks 10,11
6. Differentiate between criminal law and civil law.	Exercises, Tests, Problems- Weeks 10,11
7. Analyze the required elements of the criminal statutes of the State of Ohio.	Exercises, Worksheets, Scenarios, Exams -Weekly week 11-16
8. Analyze the various categories of crime of the Ohio Revised Code.	Worksheets, Scenarios, Exams -Weekly week 11-16
9. Analyze defenses to criminal accusations.	Exercises, Worksheets, Scenarios - Week 14,15

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

History and General Application of the Constitutional Provisions

Speech, Press, Assembly

Authority to Detain and Arrest

Search and Seizure

Wiretapping and Eavesdropping

Interrogations and Confessions

Self-Incrimination and Related Issues

Civil Rights

Civil Liability

Ohio Revised Code

Week One and Two	Orientation to Class, General Understanding of Constitution
Week Two and Three	Bill of Rights
Week Four	Arrest
Week Five and Six	Search and Seizure
Week Seven	Expectation of Privacy, Electronic devices
Week Eight	Obtaining information
Week Nine	Self-incrimination, Right to Counsel
Week Ten	Civil Rights, Civil Liability
Week Eleven- Fifteen	Ohio Revised Code Sections
Week Sixteen	Wrap up and Final Assignments

N.	Course Assignments:

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Video reviews

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Scenarios

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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