CHECKLIST FOR FORMAL PROPOSALS
For required courses in an existing major or minor, or elective courses, or
significant changes to existing courses:
Student input received?
Is this a required course, or ___ elective, or ___ change to an existing
course?
New Course Application Form, Syllabus, Experts’ feedback
Statement of Purpose, including the following:
Which major or minor, and which degree requirements does it satisfy?
Can the course satisfy other areas, such as electives in other majors?
Learning objectives explained. How do they fit the overall program plan?
Introductory or upper level, and a list of prerequisites
What specific questions and kinds of knowledge will be studied
Not Applicable If needed: Memorandum between Schools for courses requiring
consultation, jointly-listed or other interdisciplinary issues.
_x__ Copies to concerned faculty.
Course
NEW C O U R SE AP P L I C AT IO N Course Prefix Number
Proposed
Georgia Gwinnett College CJCR 4940
Curriculum Committee
Offered jointly with:
School or Program SLA Curriculum Subcommittee Chair: Dr. Vickie Williams Date: December 17, 2010
Course Title CJCR 4940 Internship Seminar in Criminal Justice/Criminology Credits 3
1. PURPOSE OF REQUEST
X Permanent new course, to be effective Fall Semester 2011.
Temporary new course, to be offered beginning Semester 20 through
Semester 20 .
Extension of a temporary new course, to be offered beginning Semester 20
through Semester 20__
Conversion of a temporary new course, to be offered beginning Semester 20 .
This application is accompanied by an application to drop an existing course that has the
same course number as the course requested here.
At t ac h a c our s e s y l l a b us i nc lu d in g a r ea d in g l is t i f t h is c o urs e w il l be of fer e d for
mo re t h an o n e s e mes t er .
2. JUSTIFICATION
A) Ex p la i n wh y t h is c o ur s e is b e in g pr op os e d, inc l ud i n g its r e la t io ns h i p t o th e
o ver a l l c ur r ic u lum a n d g o als of t he c ol l e ge .
This is a required course for all Criminal Justice/Criminology majors. It is designed to ensure that
students have practical exposure to the criminal justice system. Designed to provide students
with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice, utilize knowledge, and confront
contradictions between the conceptual and the real world. Application deadlines: For Criminal
Justice majors only. Students with practical experience in the field of criminal justice may engage
in directed research rather than placement with a criminal justice agency.
CJCR 4940 is consistent with the B.S. degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology as an intensive
overview of each of the components of the criminal justice system as well as an analysis of the
societal and behavioral influences of deviant behavior. It emphasizes the "theory-into practice"
approach upon which the criminal justice/criminology program is based.
CJCR 4940 addresses the following IEE goals: IEE 1: Clearly communicate ideas in written and
oral form. IEE 2: Demonstrate creativity and critical thinking in inter- and multi- disciplinary
contexts. IEE 3: Demonstrate effective use of information technology. IEE 4: Demonstrate an
ability to collaborate in diverse and global contexts. IEE 5: Demonstrate an understanding of
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human and institutional decision making from multiple perspectives. IEE 6: Demonstrate an
understanding of moral and ethical principles.
CJCR 4940 also addresses the following CJCR program goals: Skills in the ability to gather,
evaluate and synthesize information necessary to present clear logical ideas and thoughts
leading to effective solutions to various issues in Criminal Justice and Criminology; An ongoing
and clear appreciation for the ethical standards and principled practices of those involved in
Criminal Justice and Criminology; A knowledge and understanding of the component areas of
the Criminal Justice system including courts, police and corrections, which will provide for active
and informed citizens, and potential practitioners in Criminal Justice or Criminology; A thorough
understanding of the political, social and international influences on both human and institutional
behaviors in courts, police and corrections. Through the examination of our own rich national
culture, its unique historical development and continued evolution, an awareness of how the key
theories within Criminal Justice and Criminology have developed, matured, transformed and
continue to change.
CJCR 4940 specifically addresses the CJCR Program Goal: Through an internship/capstone
program, practical real world knowledge and experience in the application of the theoretical
underpinnings of Criminal Justice and Criminology.
B) L is t ot h er ( at le a s t t wo ) U SG c o l le g es or s c h oo ls t h at of f er t h is c ours e .
P le as e g i v e c at a lo g d e s c r i pt i ons f rom t hes e i ns t i tu t io ns . ( A lt h ou g h no t r e qu ir e d
f or a p pr o va l , th is i nf or m atio n wi l l ex pe d it e t h e pr op os a l r e v ie w pr oc es s .)
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 2009-2010
CRJU 4792 INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Provides students the opportunity to utilize, in a supervised work setting, the knowledge they have
gained through their course work. Emphasizes the experiential, professional, and academic
development of the student.
UNITS: 3-9
PREREQUISITE: Junior or senior status and permission of
the director to enroll; 3, 6, and 9 hour
internships available
DEPARTMENT: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of West Georgia
CRIM 4284 SENIOR CAPSTONE
The Senior Capstone course is designed to ensure that graduates of the Criminology program are equipped with the skills
necessary to pursue further study or to take a job in the criminal justice system or other professional agency. The class requires
students to demonstrate oral and written communication skills. Additionally, students will be required to develop materials that will
be helpful in finding employment.
UNITS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
PREREQUISITE: CRIM 1100, CRIM 3240, SOCI 4000, and Senior Status or consent of instructor
DEPARTMENT: CRIMINOLOGY
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GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2009-2010
CRJU 4930 INTERNSHIP SEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
This course focuses on the integration and application of knowledge from the criminal justice
core and related courses to the student’s internship or work experience. Students who are
registering for CRJU 4930 must simultaneously register for CRJU 4940. Students must
successfully pass both courses in the same academic semester in order to graduate.
This course serves as one of the two Critical Thinking through Writing (CTW) courses required
of all Criminal Justice majors. Requires a 2.0 GSU GPA.
UNITS: 3
COREQUISITE: CRJU 4940
DEPARTMENT: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
C) If c o ur s e is b e lo w t h e 3 00 0 l e v el , t he d e p a rtm ent c a n rec om m end th a t it be
ac c e p te d t o war d th e f o ll o wi n g u nd er gr ad u at e g en er a l ed uc at i on r e qu ir em en ts .
P le as e l is t a ll ar e as t h at a p p l y:
N/A
3. C AT AL O G D AT A/ C O U RS E D E S CR I PT IO N
Ca ta l o g des c ri p ti o n: ( Mus t b e d ou b l e s pac e d. )
CJCR 4940 INTERNSHIP SEMINAR IN CRIMINALJUSTICE/CRIMINOLOGY 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102, CJCR 1100, CJCR 2100, CJCR 2400, all courses within the CJCR core curriculum, senior
status and permission of the instructor.
This course ensures that students have practical exposure to the criminal justice system. It is designed to provide students
with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice, utilize knowledge, and confront contradictions between the conceptual
and the real world. Application deadlines: For Criminal Justice majors only. Students with practical experience in the field of
criminal justice may engage in directed research rather than placement with a criminal justice agency.
Enforce automatic cancellation of registration if prerequisites not met. YES
Abbreviated title for transcripts (not to exceed 19 characters, including spaces): Internship Seminar
Catalog subheading (if any) for this course within your department:
Semesters course will be offered (FA, SP, SU___): All semesters as needed
_____________________________________________ Include semesters in GGC Catalog description.
4. CR ED IT S AN D HO UR S
a. Contact hours:
Contact hours per week
Lecture Laboratory
Online Seminar ______ 3
Other* 3 Recitation ______
*Attach explanation and justification for “other” contact hours. TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: 3
See course description and syllabus, this is either an internship or directed studies.
b. If variable credit, how will the number of credits awarded be related to the amount of
student effort required? N/A
c. How will students be evaluated for credit or grades?
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Students will be evaluated on the following:
Writing assignments, portfolios, agency evaluations, presentations, research
project, class participation.
5. STUDENTS
a. Anticipated enrollment per semester 20 .
b. Types of students expected: Criminal Justice majors, political science majors, psychology
majors and majors in other areas where electives are possible.
6. IMPACT ON STUDENTS and FACULTY:
A) Students. Indicate if the proposal increases or decreases credits or requirements for students;
involves an off-campus investment of time; imposes any unusual or new opportunities for
students. Does the proposal change the total credits required for any degree?
The course does not change the number of total credits required for graduation for any degree.
B) Faculty. Indicate whether or not the elements of the proposal can be supported with existing
faculty and how this can be done. If not, describe how many new positions would be needed to
support the recommendations in the proposal. Indicate if the administration has been consulted in
the event of needed increases in faculty. Provision of this information does not guarantee that any
changes in faculty will be forthcoming even though the proposal is approved by the Curriculum
Committee and forwarded to the Vice President with a recommendation for approval.
Existing criminal justice/criminology faculty and in-progress faculty hires have the credentials to
teach this course.
7. RESOURCES
What existing resources will be required to teach this course, including space, laboratories,
equipment, computers, software, databases, library resources, or other instructional resources?
Please explain.
Students need access to library resources/databases for research and readings.
What additional resources will be required to teach this course, including new space, laboratories,
equipment, computers, software, databases, library resources, or other instructional resources?
Please explain.
No additional resources are required to teach this course.
8. JOINT COURSE
List all Programs and Schools participating. Joint course applications require a signature from
each unit.
Name of School New course or
Course prefix
(List the School existing course Signature of Dean or Program Director
and number
responsible for in this unit?
administering the course
first)
N/A
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9. OTHER PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, OR DEPARTMENTS AFFECTED
If this course includes subject matter currently dealt with by any other Schools or
Programs, the originating School or Program must circulate this application for review by
those units and obtain the necessary signatures prior to submission. Failure to do so will
delay action on this application.
Recommend Recommend
Name of unit Signature of Dean or Program disapproval Date
Approval
Director (attach
explanation)
Library
Educational technology
Other: specify
10. COMMENTS OF DEAN OF SCHOOL OR PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
11. APPROVAL Date
Chair of SLA Curriculum Sub-Committee __________________________________________
Dean of School/Program Director ________________________________________________
College Curriculum Committee _________________________________________________
Vice President of Academic Affairs _______________________________________________
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School of Liberal Arts
Mission
The School of Liberal Arts provides an innovative, multidisciplinary, student-centered, flexible curriculum that prepares the
student for further study or work in a global economy. The School seeks to develop the student’s learning through faculty
engagement in cross-disciplinary teaching, research and service with a flexible curriculum that responds to increased
globalization
Course Number: CJCR 4940
Course Title: Internship Seminar in Criminal Justice/Criminology
Term and Year:
Professor: CJCR faculty
Office:
Open Door Times: By mutual agreement between professor and student
Professor’s Contacts: e-mail:
office phone:
cell phone:
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102, CJCR 1100, CJCR 2100, CJCR 2400, all courses within the CJCR core
curriculum, senior status, and permission of the instructor.
Course Location:
Meeting Time:
Sample Text: N/A
Additional Resources: Additional reading assignments will be posted on Blackboard
Course Description: This course ensures that students have practical exposure to the criminal justice system.
It is designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice,
utilize knowledge, and confront contradictions between the conceptual and the real world.
Application deadlines: For Criminal Justice majors only. Students with practical
experience in the field of criminal justice may engage in directed research rather than
placement with a criminal justice agency.
Course Goals and Objectives:
1. St u de n ts wi l l s uc c es s f u ll y a p p l y th e s k il ls a n d k n o wl ed g e g ai n ed wi th i n th e c rim i na l
j us t ic e/c r im in o lo g y c or e to an a p pr o ve d wo rk or r es e arc h ex per i e nc e.
2. St u de n ts wi l l d em ons tr at e a n u nd ers ta n di n g of t h e i nt egr a t io n of c r im in a l
j us t ic e/c r im in o lo g y t h e or y a nd p rac t ic e in r el at i on t o t he ir s el ec te d c onc e ntr at i o n.
3. St u de n ts wi l l ex p l or e pr ac t ic a l s ol u ti o ns f or res o l v i n g “r e al wor l d p rob l em s ” i n pr ep ar at i o n
f or em p lo ym e nt a n d/ or gr a du at e e d uc a t io n .
Course Outcomes:
1. Students will successfully apply the skills and knowledge gained within the criminal justice/criminology core to
an approved work or research experience.
2. Students will be able to articulate the integration of criminal justice/criminology theory and practice in relation to
their selected concentration.
3. Students will explore practical solutions for resolving “real world problems” in preparation for employment
and/or graduate education.
Integrated Educational
Experience (IEE) Goals: The course goals and objectives that meet the following are in BOLD:
IEE1: Clearly communicate ideas in written and oral form.
IEE2: Demonstrate creativity and critical thinking in inter- and multi-
disciplinary contexts.
IEE3: Demonstrate effective use of information technology.
IEE4: Demonstrate an ability to collaborate in diverse and global
contexts.
IEE5: Demonstrate an understanding of human and institutional
decision making from multiple perspectives.
IEE6: Demonstrate an understanding of moral and ethical principles.
IEE7: Demonstrate and apply leadership principles.
IEE8: Quantitative Reasoning.
Grading Scale: A 90 – 100 (Excellent) B 80 – 89 (Good)
C 70 – 79 (Fair) D 60 – 69 (Poor)
F below 60 (Failure)
Assessment Tools: 25% Writing assignments
25% Portfolio
25% Research Project
25% Agency evaluation or instructor evaluation of research activities
Make-up Policy: No makeup exams will be given without a documented excuse such as for a
university-sponsored event, a doctor’s excuse for an illness (you or your child), a
death in the family or a major religious holiday. Makeup exams for illness will only
be given with a doctor’s excuse stating that the absence from class was due to
the illness of the student or the student’s child. A doctor’s appointment does not
constitute a valid excuse for missing class as class is your top priority and
therefore appointments should be scheduled at times other than class.
Additionally, makeup exams will be given in the case of the death of an
immediate family member (spouse, sibling, child, parent or grandparent) if a copy
of the obituary is provided. Excuses should be provided in advance when
possible.
Course Procedures to
be followed: Students will be expected to:
Complete all assignments and submit them by their due dates
Attend class/work punctually and regularly
Behave in a responsible and tolerant manner
Develop and practice sound study/work habits
Actively participate in all course/internship activities
Teaching methods will include:
Self-directed learning activities
Instructor feedback on assignments, research project and portfolio
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Course Changes: The course syllabus provides a general plan for this course. The professor reserves
the right to make changes to the syllabus, including changes to assignments,
projects, case studies,
Course Changes: The course syllabus provides a general plan for this course. The professor reserves
the right to make changes to the syllabus, including changes to assignments,
projects, case studies, examinations, and so forth, in order to accommodate the
needs of the class as a whole and to fulfill the goals of the course.
Important Dates: XX-XX-XXXX Drop/Add
XX-XX-XXXX Last Day to Drop with a “W”
XX-XX-XXXX Midterm Exam
XX-XX-XXXX Final Exam
Academic Respect: Students are expected to abide by class policies and procedures and to treat faculty
and other students in a professional, respectful manner. Students are expected to be
familiar with the student conduct code published in the Student Handbook.
Technology Covenant
Course Materials and Grading: Technology will be used to deliver content, provide resources, assess learning, and
facilitate interaction, both within this classroom and in the larger learning community.
You can expect to access the course materials and grades via Blackboard. Students
should check Blackboard regularly, as course changes will always be announced and
recorded on the course Blackboard site.
Communication I want to have face-to-face conversations with you, when possible. However,
we may need to establish a time and place via email or by phone.
I prefer that you contact me via e-mail for most situations. Expect me to respond
within 24 hours to your message. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours
please send your message again. I generally check my e-mail at the end of the day.
Please check your syllabus before contacting me as most questions I receive from
students can generally be answered by reading the syllabus. Please do not depend
on voice mail as a means of communication. If you call and I am unavailable please
follow up your phone call with an e-mail in order to ensure a response. Please make
sure you indicate the course you are in when you contact me. Communications
received after 5:00 PM usually will be returned by the next day. On the weekend or
when I am away from campus (i.e., at a conference), my response is irregular.
When corresponding by email, I will communicate with you using only your GGC
email. You should check your GGC email every day. Emails from other domains
(yahoo.com, gmail.com, hotmail.com, etc.) will not receive replies due to the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Expectations of Students: All students at GGC need to have access to a computer. If you do not
have one, computer labs are available on campus. I expect students to access course
or individual communications within 1-2 days excluding weekends.
Technology Changes: This covenant provides a general guideline for the course. I reserve the right to make
periodic and/or necessary changes to the covenant, including: technology use and
communication channels, in order to accommodate the needs of the class as a whole
and fulfill the goals of the course.
College/School Policies:
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Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Statement: It continues to be the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to implement affirmative
action and equal opportunity for all employees, students and applicants for
employment or admission without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability.
The college’s affirmative action program and related policies are developed in
compliance with federal and state laws listed in the college catalogue, and in
conformance with these regulations Georgia Gwinnett College does not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment or against any student or
applicant for admission with regard to any opportunity for which the employee or
student is qualified.
Every member of this college community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter
of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. The policy has the
unequivocal support of the Office of the President. All members of the staff, faculty,
and student body are expected to ensure that nondiscriminatory practices are
followed at Georgia Gwinnett College.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Statement: Georgia Gwinnett College will provide reasonable accommodation to employees,
applicants for employment, students, and patrons who have physical and/or mental
disabilities, in accordance with applicable statutes. Georgia Gwinnett College will
take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment persons who are
qualified disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam Era, or other covered veterans.
If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities
Act and require assistance or support services, please seek assistance through the
Center for Disability Services.
Academic Integrity: Georgia Gwinnett College students are expected to adhere to the highest standards
of academic integrity and are expected to encourage others to do the same. Further,
students are expected to take responsible action when there is reason to suspect
dishonesty on the part of others. While it is not possible to list all acts of academic
dishonesty, examples include knowingly performing, attempting to perform, or
assisting another in performing any act of academic dishonesty; cheating; plagiarism;
collusion; submitting previously submitted material; misrepresentation or falsification
of material; misrepresentation of circumstances such as illness, conflicting
responsibilities. Additional details on academic integrity are found in the college
catalogue.
Academic dishonesty carries severe penalties ranging from a grade of “0” on the
affected assignment to dismissal from Georgia Gwinnett College. Each faculty
member at Georgia Gwinnett College bears the responsibility for assigning penalties
for cases of academic dishonesty. Students may appeal a penalty as outlined in the
Student Handbook.
Attendance Policy: The classroom experience is a vital component of the college learning
experience. Interaction with instructors and with other students is a
necessary component of the learning process. Students are expected to attend
regularly and promptly all class meetings and academic appointments. Students who
are absent from classes bear the responsibility of notifying their instructors and
keeping up with class assignments in conjunction with instructor provisions in the
course syllabus. An individual instructor bears the decision as to whether a student’s
absence is excused or unexcused and whether work will be permitted to be made up;
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the decision of the instructor in this case is final. Students who are absent because of
participation in college-approved activities (such as field trips and extracurricular
events) will be permitted to make up the work missed during their college-approved
absences.
A student whose class schedule would otherwise prevent him or her from voting will
be permitted an excused absence for the interval reasonably required for voting.
Course Schedule The following depicts the projected flow of the course but may have to be altered.
Students completing internships will maintain contact with the professor in scheduled
meetings to review their portfolio and through the completion of writing assignments
related to their internship. Students completing the research component will meet with the
professor regularly to discuss their research project.
Week 1 Agency activities or research project
Week 2 Agency activities or research project
Week 3 Assignment 1
Week 4 Agency activities or research project
Week 5 Agency activities or research project
Week 6 Assignment 2
Week 7 Agency activities or research project
Week 8 Agency activities or research project
Week 9 Thanksgiving Break/Spring Break No Regular Classes
Week 10 Assignment 3
Week 11 Agency activities or research project
Week 12 Assignment 4
Week 13 Agency activities or research project
Week 14 Research project Due
Week 15 Assignment 5
Portfolio due
Agency or instructor evaluations due.
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