Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice Unit: 1 Career Opportunities Content Standard(s) and Depth of Knowledge Level(s): Students will: 1. Describe career opportunities in the criminal justice system. • Identifying leadership opportunities, benefits, and awards available through participation in career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) events • Demonstrating procedures for obtaining employment, including developing a resume, completing a job application, and participating in a mock interview Learning Objective(s) and Depth of Knowledge Level(s): Students will: 1. Identify available jobs in the criminal justice field. 2. Describe the duties associated with available jobs in criminal justice. 3. Discuss educational requirements for available jobs in criminal justice. 4. Discuss the physical fitness requirements for jobs in the criminal justice field. 5. Compare benefits of jobs available in criminal justice. Essential Question(s): What criteria should a student use in selecting a career path in the criminal justice field? Content Knowledge Suggested Instructional Activities Rigor & Relevance Framework (Quadrant) Suggested Materials, Equipment and Technology Resources I. Define duties and activities to be performed. II. Employee Benefits A. Insurance 1. Medical 2. Dental 3. Vision 4. Life B. Retirement plans 1. State Retirement 2. 401 K PowerPoint Presentation Research Field Trip Research PowerPoint Presentation Computer Guest Speaker Handouts
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Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice Unit: 1 Career Opportunities
Content Standard(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 1. Describe career opportunities in the criminal justice system.
• Identifying leadership opportunities, benefits, and awards available through participation in career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) events
• Demonstrating procedures for obtaining employment, including developing a resume, completing a job application, and participating in a mock interview
Learning
Objective(s) and Depth of
Knowledge Level(s):
Students will: 1. Identify available jobs in the criminal justice field. 2. Describe the duties associated with available jobs in criminal justice. 3. Discuss educational requirements for available jobs in criminal justice. 4. Discuss the physical fitness requirements for jobs in the criminal justice field. 5. Compare benefits of jobs available in criminal justice.
Essential Question(s):
What criteria should a student use in selecting a career path in the criminal justice field?
Unit Assessment: Teacher Observation, Research Report, Performance Task, Oral Presentations
Unit/Course CTSO Activity:
Unit/Course Culminating Product:
Complete Physical Fitness Test Requirements
Course/Program Credential(s): Credential Certificate Postsecondary Degree University Degree Other:
Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice Unit: 2 Ethics and Professionalism
Content Standard(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 2. Interpret the code of ethics for the criminal justice system.
Learning Objective(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 1. Interpret the code of ethics in the criminal justice system. 2. Explain the need for standards of professionalism in the criminal justice system. 3. Assess the impact of ethics and professionalism in criminal justice. 4. Explain how education and training affect ethics and professionalism. 5. Discuss the role of ethics in recruitment in criminal justice.
Essential Question(s):
What level of standards should a person employed in the criminal justice field be expected to adhere to and why? Why is it important for a criminal justice professional to maintain a level of professionalism?
Unit Assessment: Quizzes, Demonstrations, Self-Assessments, Participate in Discussions
Unit/Course CTSO Activity:
Unit/Course Culminating Product:
Students participate in demonstrations of proper grooming, speech, and response to real life situations.
Course/Program Credential(s): Credential Certificate Postsecondary Degree University Degree Other:
Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice Unit 3: Constitutional and Criminal Laws
Content Standard(s) and Depth of
Knowledge Level(s):
Students will: 1. Explain how political, moral, and economic concerns lead to the development of laws.
• Differentiating state and federal laws • Describe the impact of local ordinances
Learning Objective(s) and Depth of
Knowledge Level(s):
Students will: 1. Identify the various types of law. 2. Define criminal and constitutional law and how they apply to the criminal justice system. 3. Summarize and explain the purpose of the Bill of Rights and what each amendment guarantees individuals. 4. Differentiate unconstitutional and unlawful acts. 5. Identify the general features of a crime. 6. Define the general categories of crime. 7. Explain the necessity to prove the elements of a crime. 8. Define the types of criminal defenses.
1. The Criminal Act (Actus Reus) 2. The Guilty Mind (Mens Rea) 3. Concurrence (Actus Reus + Mens Rea)
E. Elements of a Crime
F. Criminal Defenses 1. Alibi 2. Justifications
a. Self-Defense b. Defense of Others c. Defense of Home and Defense of Property d.. Necessity e. Consent f. Resisting Unlawful arrest
3. Excuses a. Duress b. Age c. Mistake d. Involuntary Intoxication e. Unconsciousness f. Provocation g. Insanity h. Diminished Capacity i. Mental Incompetence
b. Double Jeopardy c. Collateral Estoppel d. Selective Prosecution e. Denial of Speedy Trial f. Prosecutorial Misconduct g. Police Fraud
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Course/Program Credential(s): Credential Certificate Postsecondary Degree University Degree Other:
Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Unit: 4 Court System
Content Standard(s) and Depth of
Knowledge Level(s):
Students will: 4. Compare federal, state, and municipal ordinances.
• Describing Alabama’s court system
Learning Objective(s) and Depth of
Knowledge Level(s):
Students will: 1. Describe the development of the American Court System. 2. Identify some of the differences between the Municipal, State, and Federal Court System. 3. List and explain the steps taken during pretrial activities. 4. Describe the various stages of a criminal trial. 5. Describe the goals of contemporary criminal sentencing. 6. Describe the types of structured sentencing models in use today. 7. Explain the importance of federal sentencing guidelines. 8. Describe the nature and importance of the pre sentence investigation. 9. List the traditional sentencing options.
1. Probation 2. Community Service 3. Fines 4. Incarceration 5. Parole 6. Death Sentence
Note Taking Guest Speakers Scenarios 5+1 Note Taking Discussion Note Taking Research 10+2 Note Taking Guest Speakers Research 5+1 Note Taking Guest Speakers Buzz Session Four Corners Position Papers
Handouts Teacher Designed Material Textbooks Reference Books Handouts Computer Internet Textbooks Reference Books Textbooks Reference Books Handouts Computer Internet Teacher Designed Material Support Material Videos
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Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Unit: 5 Trial Process
Content Standard(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
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Students will: 5. Describe the role of individuals involved in the trial process.
Learning Objective(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 1. Identify and explain the roles of the professional members of the courtroom work group. 2. Identify and explain the roles of the nonprofessional courtroom participants.
Guest Speakers Field Trip Simulations 5+2 Note Taking
Reference Books Computer Internet Videos Teacher Designed Material
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Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Unit: 6 Juvenile Justice System
Content Standard(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 6. Identify programs and agencies within the juvenile justice system.
• Identifying law enforcement procedures related for juvenile delinquent offenders
Learning Objective(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 1. Describe the history and evolution of the juvenile justice system. 2. Identify the programs and agencies involved in the juvenile justice system. 3. Define the categories of children in the juvenile justice system. 4. Describe the problems that juveniles face in today’s society. 5. Define the stages of the juvenile justice system. 6. Discuss the juvenile corrections system and alternative programs. 7. Explain the differences between the juvenile and adult systems of justice.
Computer Handouts Videos Reference Books Textbooks Computer Videos Guest Speakers Video Monitor Web sites Internet Textbooks Guest Speakers
1. Pretrial release 2. Court Process 3. Guilt vs. Delinquent 4. Juries 5. Sentencing 6. Privacy
Discussion Research Discussion Research Buzz Sessions
Videos Field Trip Textbooks Reference Books Computer Internet Handouts
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Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Unit: 7 Correctional System
Content Standard(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 7. Evaluate federal, state, and local correctional systems.
• Describing various types of community-based programs provided by correctional systems
Learning Objective(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 1. Describe the history of corrections. 2. Discuss local, state, and federal correctional systems. 3. Describe different types of prison and community based programs. 4. Identify major correctional operations procedures and programs. 5. Discuss legal issues concerning the rights of inmates and the duties and responsibilities of correctional officers. 6. Discuss current trends in correctional reform. 7. Recognize the unique interpersonal skills required in communicating with inmates.
Suggested Materials, Equipment and Technology Resources
I. Correctional System
A. History of Corrections
B. Local, State and Federal Prisons
C. Prison Classification System
D. Prison and Community Programs
Lecture Lecture Research Oral Presentations
Textbooks Textbooks Videos Computer Internet Textbooks Handouts
E. Correctional Operations and Programs
F. Inmate Life
G. Life of A Correctional Officer
H. Current Trends in Correctional Reform
I. Officer Inmate Relations
Oral Presentations Guest Speakers Oral Presentations Field Trips Oral Presentations Field trips Guest Speakers Oral Presentations Guest Speaker Oral Presentations Group Investigations Five plus one Think-pair-share
Computer Internet Guest Speakers Computer Internet Reference books Field trip reference books Field trips Guest Speakers Reference books Guest Speaker Reference books Computer Internet Reference book Textbooks Computer Internet
Unit Assessment: Tests, Quizzes, Essays
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Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice Unit: 8 Awareness of Human Diversity
Content Standard(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 8. Identify factors that may affect human relations in criminal justice operations within culturally diverse communities.
Learning Objective(s) and
Depth of Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will: 1. Explain how multiculturalism and diversity present special challenges to the criminal justice system. 2. Discuss the opportunities made available for the criminal justice system by having great diversity in the U.S. population. 3. Identify differences in religions, traditions, values and other variances in the different heritages present in the U.S.
