Criminal Justice & Mediation Combination Program
The Criminal Justice program provides a comprehensive understanding of the American justice system and its occupations. This program contains many topics regarding traditional justice issues such as: effective policing, courts, causes of crime, prisons, sentencing, probation, as well as the types of crime. Legal standards and current events are used to explain ethical conduct, the usage of various criminal policing tools, and the challenges of balancing security against liberty. Learners study: the prevalence of DNA technology & electronic surveillance, U.S. citizens’ constitutional protections, non-traditional occupations, and Social Media Career Tips. Participants determine where their skills and interest are best suited for acquiring professional job satisfaction and career success. With 24-hour access to course materials, many innovative tools encourage active learning. Videos, miniessays, and short lesson tests further knowledge. Class Discussions keep learners connected and participatory. Freedom of choice among some course-work allow students to focus upon their areas of interest. Each student is easily able to monitor their course completion status. By the end of the course, many of the assignments and discussions become resourceful tools for local employment searching, protections against cybercrime and blatant professional misconduct avoidance.
Professor
Julie Beadle
Julie Beadle graduated from the University of Akron School of Law summa cum laude and has been employed with the Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals in Trumbull County as a judicial attorney for eight years. She enjoys performing research on a variety of difficult legal problems with a special interest in the criminal justice system and criminal law. Julie Beadle has also taught online paralegal courses in many subjects and finds the experience of interacting with students and learning from them to be very rewarding! As a life-long resident of Ohio, she likes to watch all Cleveland sports teams and attend Cleveland Indians games. She also spends time caring for her cats, all of which have been rescued.
Joe Reyes
I would like to introduce myself. I have been a Mediation Instructor with Lakewood College since June of 2017. Prior to being part of the Lakewood College team I have worked as a mediator for the Center for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDRS) as well a private mediator.
In addition to working in the mediation field, I have had the opportunity to serve as the Criminal Justice program director for San Joaquin Valley College. My experience in the law enforcement field stared upon completion of the Fullerton College Police Academy in 1997.
I started my Career in Law Enforcement working as an Officer with the Fullerton College Campus Police Department. While there, I promoted to supervisor and worked several assignments such as traffic investigations and bike patrol. In January of 2001, I transferred to the State of California Office of Protective Services, where I worked patrol as a supervisor and a Field Training Officer (FTO).
In 2004, I was promoted to our Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and investigated numerous cases involving child abuse, elder abuse, death investigations and sexual assaults. In 2007, I transferred to the State of California Department of Corrections were I worked as a Special Agent with their Internal Affairs (OIA) Unit. With OIA, I was assigned to the units Computer Forensics Team, and held the position of Terrorism Liaison Office and assisted as an instructor with the Departments OIA Academy.
After leaving the law enforcement field, I moved into teaching and focusing on my law school studies. Within my career in Law Enforcement and mediation I was fortunate to serve 7 years in the United States Marine Corps, and 6 years in the Army National Guard. I also obtained my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Cal State Long Beach and a Master of Arts in Negotiations and Conflict Management from Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation
All members of the Lakewood University community who use the University’s computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. Support is accessible by calling 1-800-517-0857 option 2 or by emailing info@lakewood.edu
Books and Resources
Criminal Justice
Gaines, Larry K. & Miller, Roger LeRoy. Criminal Justice in Action 9e. Boston: Cengage 2017.
Mediation
Haggins, Tanya L. Professional Mediator Certificate Course Manual. Cleveland Heights: Lakewood University, 2018.
Haynes, John M. The Fundamentals of Family Mediation. Albany: State University of New York, 1994.
Fisher, Roger, William Ury, and Bruce Patton. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. New York: Penguin, 2011.
Evaluation Method
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance.
Course Requirement Summary
- Assignments - Total of 300 Points
- Tests - Total of 300 Points
- Forums-Total of 160 Points
- Midterm and Final Writing Projects - 150 Points
- Final Exam - 50 Points
Grading Scale
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given above in evaluation methods. The maximum number of points a student may earn is 960. To determine the final grade, the student's earned points are divided by 960.
Your overall course grade will be determined according to the following scale:
A = (90% -100%)
B = (80% - 89%)
C = (70% - 79%)
D = (60% - 69%)
F < (Below 60%)
Assignment and Discussion Forum Post Rubrics
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric
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Points |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
Very Poor |
No Response |
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Original Posting ____/10 |
Writing assignment was well thought out, coherent, and thoughtfully organized with all parts of the questions addressed along with appropriate grammar and spelling |
Writing was clear and relatively well organized and responded to many/most of the key points with a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Writing was somewhat confusing and not well organized and had little or no focus on the subject matter with significant grammar and spelling errors |
Writing is confusing and hard to follow with no organization while missing the point of the assignment entirely |
No Assignment |
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Total Points ____/10 |
Additional Comments: |
Discussion Question Grading Rubric
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Points |
Excellent Pass |
Good Pass |
Poor Fail |
No Response Fail |
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Original Posting PASS/FAIL |
Original post reflected good focus to the discussion with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Original post responded to the topic in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Responded with little or no focus to the discussion and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Reply to fellow student PASS/FAIL |
Response to fellow student reflected good focus to the post with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Response to fellow student in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Little or no focus to the post and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Total Points PASS/FAIL |
Additional Comments: |
Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism
Cheating (dishonestly taking the knowledge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one's own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue. While it is legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others "write" your assignments in the name of peer review or "borrow" sections or whole assignments written by others. We do get ideas from life experiences and what we read but be careful that you interpret these ideas and make them your own.
I am aware that many types of assignments are available on the internet and will check these sources when there is legitimate suspicion.
Penalty is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is a major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline, such as an "F" in the course, may be necessary.
The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect.
Disability Accommodations
Students who have a disability and wish to request an academic accommodation should contact Jim Gepperth, the Disabilities Services Coordinator and Academic Dean. The student can request an accommodation at any time although it is encouraged to do so early in the enrollment process. The student should complete an accommodation request form which begins a conversation between the school and the student regarding the nature of their disability and an accommodation that would help the student succeed in their program. The school may request documentation regarding the disability to address the accommodation request effectively. The school will communicate to the student the type of accommodation arranged. This process typically follows a team approach, bringing together persons from the academic department (including the instructor) and personnel from other departments as necessary. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Lakewood University Catalog.
Disability Services Email: disabilityservices@lakewood.edu
Supplemental Texts
You can use the following resources to assist you with proper source citation.
American Psychological Association Style Guide- https://www.mylakewoodu.com/pluginfile.php/118179/mod_resource/content/1/APA%20Style%20Guide%207th%20edition.pdf
The Purdue OWL website is also a helpful resource for students. Here is a link to the OWL website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
Library
Mary O'Dell is the Librarian on staff at Lakewood University
She is available by appointment. You can make an appointment with her by emailing her at modell@lakewood.edu or call at 1-800-517-0857 X 730
You may also schedule a meeting at this link: https://my.setmore.com/calendar#monthly/r3a761583354923270/01032020
She can assist you with navigating LIRN, research, citations etc.
Support
Each student at Lakewood University is assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach exists to assist you with academic and supportive services as you navigate your program. They will reach out to you, often, to check-in. Please use the resources they offer.
Student Services is available to assist with technical questions regarding Lakewood University and all services available to you.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
info@lakewood.edu
studentservices@lakewood.edu
Career Services
Students are offered Career Services at any point as they journey their academics at Lakewood University.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
careerservices@lakewood.edu
Objectives
- Discuss the basics of criminal law from arrest to parole
- Identify major causes of crime and local crime issues
- Locate Supreme Court opinions to identify legal issues
- Identify and explain U.S. Constitutional rights
- Deconstruct acts of domestic terrorism
- Formulate elements of a crime from statutes
- Define and measure crime using official reference tools
- Describe law enforcement rules and effective strategies
- Describe the trial process, the purpose of each stage, and the role of judges
- Explain various punishments and sentences for crimes
- Define probation, community corrections, and parole
- Describe conditions and purposes of prisons and jails
- Discuss various Criminal Justice career opportunities
- Identify use of force rules and anti-crime technologies
- Construct an effective search warrant statement
- Interpret ethical issues in policing and corrections
- Consider the impact of crimes on victims
- Identify various conflict resolution processes
- Discuss career opportunities available in the conflict resolution field upon successful completion of this program
- Identify and explain the five stages of mediation
- Write an opening statement effectively
- Illustrate barriers to communication
- Argue negotiation tactics to specific scenarios effectively
- Utilize active listening strategies
- Distinguish between various effective strategies for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate skills for forming mutually acceptable agreements
- Construct an effective mediation agreement
- Interpret ethical issues that may arise
- Write a mediated divorce agreement
- Assemble a marketing strategy for a mediation practice
Lessons
- Criminal justice today - defining crime, the three major institutions of enforcement, courts & corrections
Read Chapter 1&2
Complete discussion Forum1- economics and crime
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Causes of crime - Theories of crime. Drugs, role of family, friends, media, social processes of crime
Read Chapter 3
Complete discussions Forum #2 - Victims
Lesson 2 Test
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Offenders & victims - classifications of crime, how crime is measured, trends, women, race & poverty
Read Chapter 4
Complete discussion Forum #3- key terminology
Lesson 3 Test
Lesson Evaluation
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Inside criminal law - U.S. law enforcement at local state, federal
Read Chapter 5
Complete discussions Forum #4-Experiences with police
Lesson 4 Test
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Law enforcement today - introduction to U.S. law enforcement, local, state & federal agencies
Read Chapter 6
Complete discussion Forum 5- High speed force
Lesson 5 Test
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Modern policing - discretion, ethics, misconduct, use of force, racial and ethnic biases, accountability
Read Chapter 7
Complete discussion Forum 6- search warrant affidavit
Lesson 6 Test
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Rules of law enforcement - police and the constitution, legal and procedural considerations
Read Chapter 8
Complete discussion Forum 7- selection of judges
Lesson 7 Test
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Courts and justice- Functions of the courts and judicial system, judges and courtroom professionals
Read Chapter 9
Complete discussion forum 8- Employment in the court system
Lesson test 8 test
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, Test, and Midterm in Lesson
- Pretrial & the adversarial system - procedures, the role of prosecutors and defense attorneys
Read chapter 10
Complete discussion Forum9-wrongful convictions
Lesson 9 test
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Criminal trial - rules, role of jury, jury selection, trial phases, and conviction procedures
read chapter11
Complete discussion Forum10- sentencing
Lesson 10 test
Complete Discussion Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Punishment and sentencing - punishment options, purpose and structure of sentencing and related topics
Read chapter 12
Complete discussion Forum 11- Probation, parole, and You
Lesson 11 test
Complete Discussion, Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Probation, parole and intermediate sanctions - alternatives to jail
Read chapter 13
Complete discussion Forum 12- private prison
Lesson 12 test
Complete Discussion, Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Prison and jails - organization and structures, overcrowding, private prisons, mental illness ethical issues.
Read Chapter 13
Review Chapter 13 PowerPoint Complete Discussion Posts Assignment – Prisons in Your State Test #13
Lesson Evaluation
Complete Discussion, Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Prison experience and reentry - prison culture, violence, corrections officers and employment
Read Chapter 14
Review Chapter 14 PowerPoint Complete Discussion Posts Assignment – Prison Gangs and Violence
Test #14
Lesson Evaluation
Complete Discussion, Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Juvenile justice system - juveniles, police, trial, punishment, delinquency prevention
Read Chapter 15
Review Chapter 15 PowerPoint Complete Discussion Posts Assignment – Sentencing a Minor Test #15
Lesson Evaluation
Complete Discussion, Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
- Challenges - privacy vs. liberty, cyber crime, white collar, anti-terrorism, mass surveillance
Read Chapter 16 Complete Discussion Posts
Assignment – Internet Crime Test #16
Lesson Evaluation
Study and review all prior tests and course materials Complete Discussion Posts Write Final Project- Memo as a Criminal Justice Paralegal Take Final Exam (Covering entire course) Course Evaluation
Complete Discussion, Post, Assignment, and Test in Lesson
Review - the future of criminal justice in America
Review Chapter Material
Complete all activities
History of dispute resolution and its processes
Review all Course Material
Complete all activities
Types of mediation, their advantages, and disadvantages. Ethical considerations
Review all material for the week
Complete all activities
Communication techniques and asking questions
Review all weekly Material
Complete all activities
Working with other professionals such as attorneys, accountants, appraisers
Review all Weekly Course Material
Complete all activities
Getting both parties to participate in the mediation process
Review all Course Material
Complete all activities
Creating your opening statement to engender hope & safe
Review all Weekly Course Material
Complete all activities
Gathering information & mediation control
Review all Weekly Course Material
Complete all activities
Negotiation planning instruments, defining parties and positions
Review all Weekly Course Material
Complete all activities
Facilitating communication & dealing with problems
Review all Weekly Course Material
Complete all activities
Problem behaviors, addressing the impasse
Review all Course Material
Complete all activities
Theories of conflict management, bargaining tactics
Review all Course Material
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Drafting an agreement, avoiding unauthorized practice of law
Review all Weekly Course Material
Complete all activities
Ethics of the mediation profession
Review all Weekly Course Material
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Issues related to divorce, family, domestic violence & child abuse
Complete all Weekly Course Material
Complete all activities
Issues related to the business envrionment
Prepare and Review for Final Exam
Complete all activities