Indiana Tech
College of Professional Studies
CJ 4960 Senior Capstone: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Online Syllabus Course Content Instructor Information Please see Professor Profile at the Blackboard instructional site.
Course Schedule Please see Course Schedule in the Course Syllabus area of the Blackboard instructional site.
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Textbook Reichel, P. L. (2013). Comparative criminal justice systems: A topical approach (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Grading Events & Grading Criteria Unless otherwise specified, all assignments must be submitted via Blackboard
Course Preparation Quiz 15 Points
Discussion Board (Week 1, 2, 4) 100 Points
Project One (Law Enforcement) 150 Points
Project Two (Criminal Law) 150 Points
Exam One 100 Points
Exam Two 100 Points
Tech Live Weekly Reflections 60 points
Total Points 675 Points
Class Participation/Discussion:
Students are expected to have read the assigned materials prior to the weekly module and be able to intelligently
respond to questions about and discuss the readings. Points will be based on the following criteria:
1. Response to the
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