CJE 4195- INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS 3 credit hours Department of Criminal Justice College of Community Innovation and Education University of Central Florida   COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor:	Michael Moreschi	Term:	Fall 2021
Office:	None	Class Meeting Days:	Virtual
Phone:	None	Class Meeting Hours:	Virtual
E-Mail:	Michael.Moreschi@ucf.edu	Class Location:	Virtual
Office Hours:	By appointment via Zoom

 

I.            University Course Catalog Description

Prerequisite: CCJ3024 or (Criminal Profiling or Crime Scene Investigation certificate declared). This course reviews the criminal justice interview process including history of criminal justice interviews, the use of Miranda, non-verbal listening, and the rules of testimonial evidence.

 

II.          Course Objectives

 

At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:

 

• Describe the nature and purpose of interviewing and interrogation
• Know the difference between the terms interviewing and interrogation
• Compare and contrast various methods and techniques of interviewing and interrogation
• Analyze the various elements involved in interviewing special populations
• Apply the legal process involved in interviewing and interrogation

III.        Required Text

 

Gosselin. D.K. (2019). Interviewing and Investigations: Smart Talk

New York, NY: Pearson Publishing

ISBN: 978-0-13-486819-6

 

IV.       Basis for Final Grade

Grades will be based discussions, and quizzes

 

Discussions: (13 discussions x3)              39

Syllabus Quiz                                           5

Quiz #1                                                   14

Quiz #2                                                   14

Quiz #3                                                    14

Quiz #4                                                   14

Total:                                                      100

 

 

Grading Scale (%)
90-100		A
80 - 89		B
70 - 79		C
60 - 69		D
0 - 59		F

 

Discussion Rubric

 

There are thirteen (13) discussion in this course. Each is worth three (3) points. Your original posting needs to completed by Wednesday of each week. This original posting should be between 100-150 words and free from grammatical errors. You also need to respond to at least two other student’s posts by Sunday (midnight) each week. A simple “I agree” or “I disagree” will not be sufficient.

 

Quizzes

 

There is a simple syllabus quiz offered at the beginning of the semester. This quiz is obviously based off of the class syllabus and is worth five (5) points. There are four other quizzes based upon the textbook chapters. All of these quizzes are open from the first day of class but have specific due dates. Because they are offered from day one, I encourage people to take these quizzes early in case of an emergency. Because they are open from the first day class, no late quizzes will be accepted and no make up quizzes will be offered.            

 

 

V.              Course Policies: Grades

Documentation of Activity:  As of Fall 2014, all faculty members are required to document students' academic activity at the beginning of each course. In order to document that you began this course, please be sure you sign the attendance sheet and return it to the instructor for the first week of classes or as soon as possible after adding the course, but no later than August 27, 2021. Failure to do so will result in a delay in the disbursement of your financial aid.

 

Late Work Policy: Each student is expected to give prior notification if she or he is unable to participate in a discussion at the scheduled times. If a student fails to inform the professor prior to the discussion due dates or if a documented excuse is missing, a grade of zero (0) will be given for that discussion.

 

## No make-up quizzes will be offered. ###

 

 

Grades of "Incomplete":

The current university policy concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course. Incomplete grades are given only in situations where unexpected emergencies prevent a student from completing the course and the remaining work can be completed the next semester. Your instructor is the final authority on whether you qualify for an incomplete. Incomplete work must be finished by the end of the subsequent semester or the “I” will automatically be recorded as an “F” on your transcript.

 

 

 

VI.            Course Policies: Technology and Media

Email: This is the preferred method to communicate with me directly. I check my email daily and will respond to any inquiries as quick as possible.

 

Webcourses: I will communicate with the class through the Webcourse and post any changes or new assignments.

 

 

 

VII.          Course Policies: Student Expectations

Disability Access: The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Student Disability Services, Ferrell Commons Room 185, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.

 

Attendance Policy: Students are, in preparation for class discussions as well as examinations, expected to come to every class session and participate.

 

Professionalism Policy: Per university policy and classroom etiquette; mobile phones, iPods, etc. must be silenced during all classroom and lab lectures. Those not heeding this rule will be asked to leave the classroom/lab immediately so as to not disrupt the learning environment. Please arrive on time for all class meetings. Students who habitually disturb the class by talking, arriving late, etc., and have been warned may suffer a reduction in their final class grade.

 

Academic Conduct Policy: Absolutely no form of cheating/academic dishonesty will be tolerated in this class. The penalty for cheating on an exam, plagiarism, or any form of violation of The Golden Rule can range from failure for that particular assignment to course failure and a referral to the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for further action. Each student is expected to read the University of Central Florida’s formal policy regarding this matter or see the UCF website regarding these issues (http://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/) . If there are any questions concerning this policy please come to my office for clarification.

 

Title IX: Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex that interferes with educational opportunities is unlawful.  If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find resources available to support the victim, including confidential resources and information concerning reporting options at shield.ucf.edu Perpetrators are subject to expulsion or termination and may also be subject to criminal penalties.

 

VIII.        Important Dates to Remember

As the instructor of this course, I reserve the right to make the appropriate changes and/or additions to this syllabus and schedule when needed.

 

Drop/Swap Deadline:                                                         August 27, 2021

Quiz #1 Due:                                                                       September 19, 2021

Quiz #2 Due:                                                                       October 10, 2021

Quiz #3 Due:                                                                       November 14, 2021

Withdrawal Deadline:                                                        October 29, 2021

Thanksgiving Break:                                                           November 21-28, 2021

Quiz #4 Due:                                                                      December 11, 2021

 

CCJ 4195

Fall 2021

Course Schedule

Module Number	Learning Week	Start Date Monday	End Date Sunday	Reading Assignment	Discussion Number	Original Discussion Posting Due	Discussion Responses Due	Additional Assignments
1	1	Aug 23	Aug 29	Chapter 1				*Syllabus Quiz *Financial Aid Discussion Verification (Due 8/27)
	2	Aug 30	Sept 5	Chapter 2	D1	Sept 1	Sept 5
2	3	Sept 6	Sept 12	Chapter 3	D2	Sept 8	Sept 12
	4	Sept 13	Sept 19	Chapter 4	D3	Sept 15	Sept 19	Quiz 1 (1-3)
3	5	Sept 20	Sept 26	Chapter 5	D4	Sept 22	Sept 26
	6	Sept 27	Oct 3	Chapter 6	D5	Sept 29	Oct 3
	7	Oct 4	Oct 10	Chapter 7	D6	Oct 6	Oct 10	Quiz 2 (4-6)
4	8	Oct 11	Oct 17	Chapter 8	D7	Oct 13	Oct 17
	9	Oct 18	Oct 24	Chapter 9	D8	Oct 20	Oct 24
	10	Oct 25	Oct 31	Chapter 10	D9	Oct 27	Oct 31
5	11	Nov 1	Nov 7	Chapter 11	D10	Nov 3	Nov 7
	12	Nov 8	Nov 14	Chapter 12	D11	Nov 10	Nov 14	Quiz 3 (7-10)
	13	Nov 15	Nov 21	Chapter 13	D12	Nov 17	Nov 21
6	14	Nov 22	Nov 28	Thanksgiving
	15	Nov 29	Dec 5	Chapter 14	D13	Dec 1	Dec 5
	16	Dec 6	Dec 11	Final Exam Period				Quiz 4 (11-14)

 

Evaluation:

 

Discussions: (13 Discussions X 3)                                            39

Syllabus Quiz                                                                              5

Quiz 1                                                                                        14

Quiz 2                                                                                        14

Quiz 3                                                                                        14

Quiz 4                                                                                        14

Total:                                                                                       100