Angela Wartel
Justice Studies Department
Lewis Clark State College
Angela Wartel
Spaulding Hall 310
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
(208)792-2851
Hello and welcome!
On this site you will find syllabi for the courses that I teach regularly throughout the year. If you have any questions or comments about this site or the courses I teach, please feel free to contact me at (208)792-2851 or at arwartel@lcsc.edu.
Fall 2009 Office Hours
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 12:00 P.m.– 1:15 p.m.
I am happy to set up individual appointments if necessary.
Please feel free to stop by my office any time, with or without an appointment.
Courses and Syllabi
JS 103 Introduction to Criminal Justice
The criminal justice system is an often controversial, but necessary aspect of society. The sensationalized depictions of crime and victimization by the media, as well as the “get tough” philosophy on crime has led many to question the effectiveness of the system overall. During the semester we study the purpose, function and history of the agencies that make up the criminal justice system. A survey of criminal law, criminal procedures, law enforcement agencies, courts, and corrections will also be conducted.
JS 201 Police in America
Policing in America presents a unique dichotomy for society. The vast majority of American society recognizes the need for a uniformed policing authority but does not want to be bothered by the police unless an emergency arises. This course will attempt to examine the challenges presented to police and the community within the framework of order, efficiency, and legality. By integrating theory, research, and policy this course will provide a foundation in the history of police and community relationships, police work, police culture/behavior, police discretion, and other related topics. We will also examine policing post 9/11 in a “culture of fear” and under the USA PATRIOT Act.
JS 202 Corrections in America
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of corrections in America on a federal, state, and local level. This course will examine the role of corrections and how it interacts with other components of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, the courts). During the course of the semester, the historical context of corrections and philosophies on punishment will be discussed and analyzed to show the evolution of corrections and society’s views of sentenced offenders. This will be accomplished by an in-depth examination of prisons as a means of punishment and social control.
JS 302 Probation and Parole
This course provides an overview of community based corrections, focusing primarily on the probation and parole process. Topic addressed include the historical and theoretical foundations of probation and parole, pre-sentence investigations, sentencing, and managing/reducing risk in the community.
JS 320 Juvenile Delinquency
This course is designed to study juvenile delinquency within the United States and the contributing factors that lead to said behavior. To accomplish this goal, many facets of juvenile delinquency are explored in depth. These include the major theories within the field that attempt to explain deviant behavior, the juvenile justice system, and the historical development of societal control of those deemed to be juvenile delinquents.
During the semester, it is anticipated that various criminal justice professionals will speak of their knowledge of the system and offenders, as well as their role in the juvenile justice system.
SS 150 Introduction to Social Science
This course is designed to introduce the students to the broad and exciting field of the social sciences. Social science explores human behavior through a diverse assortment of disciplines. Anthropology, sociology, psychology, economics, history, geography, and political science all fall under the social science umbrella. This course will utilize an interdisciplinary approach to study and understand human behavior and various contemporary social issues.
This course utilizes an international perspective in understanding the social sciences.
The global perspective helps to:
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Increase awareness of the issues facing others.
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Illustrate the prevalence of the social sciences within our everyday life and the lives of others.
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Demonstrate how interconnected we are to others, regardless of geographic location.
SS 284 Applications of Social Science
Technology has dramatically impacted the way in which the criminal justice system operates on every level. This course provides an introduction to the various aspects of technology utilized within the criminal justice system. A portion of this course will be dedicated to crime analysis and crime mapping. Students will examine types of techniques used to study crime and disorder patterns and problems in law enforcement today.