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WLAC Course Syllabi
AJ 1 (Introduction to Administration of Justice) - G. Yan
Course Description This is a survey course that covers the philosophy and history of law enforcement, and an overview of crime and the criminal law and the three basic components of the criminal justice system: the police, courts, and corrections will be examined. In addition, career opportunities in all aspects of law enforcement will be presented. |
About the Instructor Associate Professor Yan is currently the Director of the Probation Training Academy Program, and Coordinator of the PC 832 - Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) at West Los Angeles College.
With over eight years of teaching experience in the Los Angeles County Probation Department's Staff Training Office, the instructor is also certified by the Corrections Standards Authority (CSA) - Standards and Training for Corrections Program (STC). He has extensive experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring training for all levels of probation personnel assigned to the juvenile halls, probation camps, and specialized gang functions.
He is currently a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer in the Intake and Detention Control Unit at Central Juvenile Hall. He has supervisory responsibilities for eleven (11) Deputy Probation Officers ensuring that they perform thorough investigations, make proper assessments, prepare high quality reports to the courts, and articulate a sound recommendation whether to detain or release the juvenile offender pending judicial review. The decision to detain or release is made in accordance with the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC), California Penal Code, and the policies and procedures of the Probation Department that reflect public safety; and what would be in the best interest of the minor.
On a daily basis, his deputies also advise and assist other law enforcement agencies in interpreting the juvenile laws and understanding the juvenile justice system.
The instructor has over 33 years of service with the Los Angeles County Probation Department. His knowledge and experience in Probation is extensive and diverse. He has worked directly with juvenile offenders in secured facilities such as juvenile halls and probation camps. He also supervised adult and juvenile Asian gang probationers in the community, worked closely with school officials in the Gang Alternative and Prevention Programs, community work service programs, recruitment and selection of probation personnel, staff training, and mentoring new probation employees. He also serves on the oral interview panel, interviewing prospective candidates who are pursuing a career with the Probation Department.
His credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Physical Education. He has completed over fifteen hundred (1500) hours of in-service training with Probation and other law enforcement agencies throughout the State of California. The instructor holds certificates in Peace Officer Standards and Training's (POST) PC 832-Arrest and control Course, Standards and Training for Corrections' (STC), Juvenile Corrections Officer Core, Field Probation Officer Core, Basic Supervisor Core, Use of Chemical Agents, Basic Physical Restraints, and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). Mr. Yan was awarded the academic rank of Assistant Professor in the Administration of Justice discipline at West Los Angeles College on November 27, 2001; and on February 17, 2004, his academic rank was elevated to Associate Professor. |
Contact Information Building: B4
Room Number: 203K
E-mail: YanG@wlac.edu
Phone: (310) 287-4504
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Required Textbook "Criminal Justice in America" by Cole and Smith,
5th Edition, published by Wadsworth/Thomson Learning
ISBN -13: 978-0-495-09530-9
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Institutional Student Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking:
Analyze problems by differentiating fact from opinions, using evidence, and using sound reasoning to specify multiple solutions and their consequences.
Communication:
Effectively communicate thought in a clear, well-organized manner to persuade, inform, and convey ideas in academic, work, family and community settings.
Civic Responsibility:
Apply the principles of civility to situations in the contexts of work, family, community and the global world.
Cultural Diversity:
Respectfully engage with other cultures in an effort to understand them.
Ethics:
Practice and demonstrate standards of personal and professional integrity, honesty and fairness; apply ethical principles in submission of all college work. |
Student Learning Outcomes Describe the three branches of government: Identify the three branches of government and their application to the criminal justice process.
Describe the three components of the criminal justice system: Explain the relationship between the police, courts and corrections.
Compare and contract the difference between how adults, juveniles, gays, homosexuals, lesbians, and cross-gender persons are handled by the criminal justice system: Explain why this is important.
Identify the federal, state and municipal law enforcement agencies: Explain their duties and responsibilities.
Demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity: Explain race riots and police intervention tactics.
Identify the minimum standards of qualifications for employment in a criminal justice agency: Explain the hiring process and demonstrate an awareness of the different requirements of the police, courts, and corrections. |
Students with Disabilities | Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disabled Students Programs and Services located in HRLC 119, phone number (310) 287-4450 as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. |
Doing Online Coursework Each week you will be asked to complete one lesson of the ONLINE course.
Pay close attention to the vocabulary at the beginning of each lesson (hint: the vocabulary may appear on an exam).
Read the accompanying material regarding the lessons.
Read the appropriate chapter in the textbook.
At the end of the lesson you will be asked to respond to several questions regarding the material from the chapter. Complete your essay as instructed in the Assignment Section.
Assignment will NOT be accepted after the last day of the regular semester.
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Grading of Assignments Since your postings are the only written requirements for the course, they should be a college-level work product. Your submissions will be graded not only for content, but also for critical thinking skills, correctness, presentation, spelling, and grammar. You should write your responses assuming that the reader (me) has little or no knowledge of the subject. Answers that are too brief or incomplete will not receive high marks.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY WORD FOR WORD FROM THE TEXTBOOK.
Remember, these assignments are a significant part of your grade.
Assignments will be graded on a scale of 0-10 points with 10 points being the highest grade.
10 POINTS-If lesson is correct and shows extra effort (i.e. research findings, statistical data, personal opinions, etc.).
7-9 POINTS-If lesson is correct with only minor facts left out.
4-6 POINTS-If the lesson is generally correct, but with significant facts omitted.
0-3 POINTS-If the lesson is only partially correct with only a few facts and/or incorrect statements.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS-Any assignment that is late will lose one (1) point, and will lose one (1) additional point for each subsequent week that it is late. |
Grade Scale A = 390-351
B = 350-312
C = 311-273
D = 272-234
F = 233 and below |
Academic Honesty | I will enforce strict rules of academic behavior. Any student found cheating on an examination or submitting work to the instructor that is not his/her own will receive an "F" for the work or exam, and may receive an "F" for the entire course at the discretion of the instructor. |
Course Outline Chapter 01-The Criminal Justice System
Chapter 02-Crime and Justice in America
Chapter 03-Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law
Chapter 04-Police
EXAM #1 - Chapters 1-4 [50 Questions]
Chapter 05-Police Officers & Law Enforcement Operations AND Chapter 07-Police & Constitutional Law
Chapter 06-Policing: Contemporary Issues and Challenges
Chapter 08-Courts and Adjudication
Chapter 09-Pretrial Procedures, Plea Bargaining, and the Criminal Trial MIDTERM - Chapters 1-7 [50 Questions]
Chapter 10-Punishment and Sentencing
Chapter 11-Corrections
EXAM #3 - Chapters 8-11 [50 Questions]
Chapter 12-Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions
Chapter 13-Incarceration and Prison Society
Chapter 14-Reentry Into The Community
Chapter 15-Juvenile Justice System
REVIEW FOR FINAL
FINAL EXAM - Chapters 8-15 [100 Questions] |
Student Progress College can be demanding, and life is not always as predictable as we would like it to be. Students are encouraged to speak with me as soon as possible should they fall behind in their studies and/or coursework due to unforeseen personal issues or emergencies.
I would rather work with you to either reorganize/catch-up, or make the decision to withdraw from the course than to be forced to give you a failing grade at the end of the semester.
It is your responsibility to drop or withdraw from the course. If your name is still on my roster at the end of the semester, you will receive whatever grade appears on the grade roster at that time.
I am available by e-mail or by appointment for consultation. Please see the Contact Information section. |
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