CRJS 4800 - Senior Seminar
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A04, CRN 41982,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Carla Baldwin
Email: cjbaldwin@ysu.edu
Course Description
4800. Senior Seminar. Overview of the criminal justice system in the United States. Review of constitutional issues, discussion of contemporary issues. Serves as the criminal justice senior capstone course. Portfolios and resumes prepared, assessment exam. Must be a Criminal Justice major or have permission of chairperson. Prereq.: Senior standing or permission of chairperson. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Crime Control in America: What Works? 4th edition | Worral | ISBN-13: 9780134848181 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | 3 videos to review that are posted on Blackboard | Introduction and Career Preparedness | Discussion assignment and journal article review |
| 10/26 | Worral chapters 1-2 | Models of the Criminal Justice System | Discussion assignment and quizzes |
| 11/2 | Worral chapters 3-5 | Policing | Discussion assignment, quizzes, and portfolio project |
| 11/9 | Worral chapters 6-7 | Legal Processes | Discussion assignment, quizzes, and writing assignment |
| 11/16 | Worral chapters 8-9 | Courts | Discussion assignment, quizzes, and resume packet |
| 11/23 | review Worrall chapters 1-9 | Final Assessment Activities | Assessment exam |
| 11/30 | Worral chapters 10-11 | Corrections and Rehabilitation | Discussion assignment and quizzes |
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.