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CJA101 Cultural Diversity in CJ Prof

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  • CRN: 30536
  • Credits: 3
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From June 22 through September 5, 2026, Aaron T Olson

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Textbooks

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Details about this class

This is an online course and there will be no required meetings. There will be weekly reading assignments from the textbook/e-text, weekly discussions, weekly quizzes/tests, and one term paper interview assignment. All weekly discussions and weekly quizzes/tests are due no later than Sunday of each week.

There are two books for the course. Please have the books before the start of the term. Book #1 is available by paperback or eBook which is Multiculturalism, Crime, and Criminal Justice, Third Edition by Oxford, ISBN 978-0-19-786230-4 is available by Oxford University Press or through any online vendor or the PCC Bookstore.

Book #2 is available by eBook or paperback. The eBook is less expensive than the paperback and you can get it directly and immediately from the publisher from this link. https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/care-approach-seeking-solutions-human-problemsTitle: CARE Approach: Seeking Solutions to Human Problems

Author: Olson et al

ISBN: 979-8-3851-1505-1

Publisher: IIP/Kendall Hunt publishing

Copyright 2024

 

The actual term syllabus will be available on Desire 2 Learn Brightspace when the term begins.

I look forward to being your instructor. Aaron T. Olson, M.Ed. contact information: Email: aolson@pcc.edu Phone: 971-409-8135 Web: www.atolson.com

 

Paige E. Olson who is the co-writer of the CARE Approach: Seeking Solutions to Human Problems has her own blog. The link is https://substack.com/@itsnursepaige
 
She is a nurse in the Oncology Department at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She writes about her experiences and provides insights. This is being shared for educational purposes and human value related to the CARE Approach.
 
Best,
 
Aaron

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Portland Community College
Aaron T. Olson, M.Ed., Instructor
Criminal Justice Department - Cascade Campus
PO Box 19000
Portland, OR 97280-0990
Office: 971.409.8135
Pronouns: he/him
Email: aolson@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/staff/aolson

 

 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Technology

 Desire 2 Learn Brightspace

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Online technical requirements

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Students with disabilities

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