CRJS 1500 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 43880,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Richard Rogers
Email: rlrogers02@ysu.edu
Course Description
1500. Introduction to Criminal Justice. Overview of the American criminal justice process with emphasis on its constituent foundations, its constitutional limits, and the rights of the individual from arrest through sentencing and release. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | introduction to Criminal Justice (14th edition) | Schmalleger | 9780138105358 |
This textbook is available through Blackboard as part of the First Day program.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Unit I: Overview of the Criminal Justice System | Chapter 1 (8/30) |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Unit I: Definitions and Frequencies of Crimes | Chapter 2 quiz (9/1) |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Unit I: Causes of Crime | Chapter 3 quiz (9/8) |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | Unit I: Criminal Law | Chapter 4 quiz (9/15) |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | Unit II: History and Structure of Policing | Chapter 5 quiz (9/22) Unit I Exam (9/24) |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | Unit II: Purpose and Organization of Policing | Chapter 6 quiz (9/29) |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | Unit II: Legal Aspects of Policing | Chapter 7 quiz (10/6) |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | Unit II: Issues in Policing | Chapter 8 quiz (10/13) |
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | Unit II: Introduction to Courts | Chapter 9 quiz (10/20) |
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 Chapter 11 |
Unit II: Judicial Process | Chapter 10 quiz (10/27) Chapter 11 quiz (10/29) |
| 11/2 | Chapter 12 |
Unit III: Introduction to Corrections | Chapter 12 quiz (11/3) Unit II exam (11/5) |
| 11/9 | Chapter 13 | Unit III: Punishing Offenders | Chapter 13 quiz (11/10) |
| 11/16 | Chapter 14 Chapter 15 |
Unit III: Issues in Corrections Unit III: Juvenile Justice |
Chapter 14 (11/17) Chapter 15 (11/19) |
| 11/23 | Chapter 16 | Unit III: Drugs and Crime | Chapter 16 quiz (11/24) |
| 11/30 | Final Review | Unit III Exam (12/1) |
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| 12/7 | Finals Week | Final Exam (12/10, 8-10 a.m.) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.