Instructor: Bobby Moore, Ph.D.
Phone: (662) 846-4073
Email: bemoore@deltastate.edu
Office Hours:
MWF: 8:30 a.m – 9:00.; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00
TTh: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Other Times by Appointment

Class Time: 11:00 to 11:50 a.m.

Webpage: http://ntweb.deltastate.edu/vp_academic/Bmoore

Required Text: Probation and Parole: Theory and Practice by Howard Abadinsky, 8^th Edition

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to introduce students to various philosophical theories associated with correctional operations. Specifically, theories and procedures associated with alternative punishments to incarceration will be discussed in detail. Students will be introduced to the concepts of probation and parole, as well as some of the problems surrounding the administration of each. Difficulties associated with prisoner reentry to the community will also be discussed in an attempt to examine where the correctional system is headed in terms of policy and procedure.

CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
This course is a split-level senior and graduate level course, and as such, it is expected that the student is capable of determining whether he or she should attend class. However, the University’s rules and regulations require that a student attend at least 75% of class meetings in order to receive credit for the course. With this in mind, each student will be given 8 absences, which will include both excused and unexcused absences. Any student missing more than 12 classes will be given an automatic grade of "F" for the course. Participation in class discussions will be instrumental in the student’s understanding of the course materials. Therefore, failure to attend class may result in the student being unable to adequately discuss materials on the examination.

TARDINESS
An individual entering the classroom after class has begun is not only disrupting for the instructor, it is also disrupting for other students. If you arrive to class late and the door is already closed, then do not interrupt the class by coming in. Arriving late will still count as one of your allotted absences.

GRADING
Each student’s grade for this course will be computed using a combination of test scores and the student’s grade on a final paper.

EXAMS:
There will be a minimum of 3 exams, and a maximum of 4 exams given throughout the semester; 2 (or 3) regular exams and the final exam. The exams will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions and 4 essay questions. The material will come from the instructor’s lectures, as well as classroom discussions. For undergraduate students the examinations will account for 50% of their final grade. For graduate students the examinations will account for 40% of their final grade.

FINAL PAPER:
The student should choose a subject relating to community based corrections that is of interest to them and prepare a research paper. To prevent confusion as to what is an acceptable topic, all students should submit a one page or less abstract relating to their chosen topic no later than the sixth week of classes. The APA format should be used in preparing this paper. Plagiarizing is of course unacceptable and anyone caught doing so will receive a grade of "F" for the course. Papers are due by the end of week 14, and no late papers will be accepted. For undergraduate students the paper will account for 40% of their final grade. For graduate students the paper will account for 40% of their final grade.

Undergraduate Requirements:
10 to 15 pages (not including title page and abstract). Spacings and margins should be of an acceptable format, meaning no greater than 1.25 inches on the left, 1 inch on the right and 1inch top and bottom.

Graduate Requirements:
15 to 20 pages (not including title page and abstract). Spacings and margins should be of an acceptable format, meaning no greater than 1.25 inches on the left, 1 inch on the right and 1 inch top and bottom.

OPTIONAL PRESENTATION:
Students have the option of replacing their research paper with a presentation concerning one aspect of community based corrections. Students who elect to make a presentation in place of a paper should contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss a potential topic. Topics may only be covered once and will be assigned on a first-come basis. The requirements for a presentation are as follows:

Presentations must be 10 to 15 minutes (undergraduate) or 20 to 25 minutes (graduate) in length. Each presenter must provide a detailed outline to the instructor before beginning his or her presentation. Grades will be based upon the presenter’s knowledge of the subject matter, creativity in presentation, presentation content, and presentation style.

CLASS PARTICIPATION:
Each student will be expected to participate in class discussions. In order for the student to participate, it is imperative that the student read the assigned materials and come to class prepared to talk about the materials. For undergraduate students class participation will account for 10% of their final grade. For graduate students class participation will account for 20% of their final grade.

GRADING SCALE:

A = 90% - 100%

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

D = 60% - 69%

F = Under 60%

If a student has a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA) for information on appropriate policies and procedures.