Class information
CJA211 Civil Liability in CJ
- CRN: 41137
- Credits: 3
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From September 22 through December 13, 2025, Aaron T Olson
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
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.
The course textbook/e-text is Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable by Joanna Schwartz. Viking is the publisher. The textbook is available at the PCC bookstore or from the publisher or any online bookstore vendor. Please acquire the textbook/e-text before the term begins.
The 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
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Technology
Microsoft Office or equivalent (Google Docs, iWork, etc). You must be able to save files as doc, docx, rtf, or pdf format.
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Firefox, Chrome, or Safari browser
You must be able to work with documents and upload to Assignments in D2L. Directions to use Google Drive in Brightspace.
The technical requirements for most online classes include access to a computer with a modern operating system and a supported web browser
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online technical requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Prerequisite for online classes
Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.