Open Educational Resources (OER)
Learn about Open Educational Resources - free educational materials available to faculty and students to keep, use, modify, remix, and share.
Subject Specific OER
Click on the tabs of each respective subject to see Open Educational Resources by subject, specific to MWCC. This is a continuously updated page as more content is found for each subject. Below is a directory with even more resources.
- OER by Discipline
The BCcampus Open Education OER by Discipline Directory lists a wide range of open educational resources organized by discipline. This directory is updated as new resources are identified. OER by Discipline Directory Copyright © 2018 by BCcampus is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Find Criminal Justices OERs
- Merlot: Criminal Justice CollectionCurated collection of open educational resources (OER) focused on criminal justice.
CJU 131 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJ Learning Objects from Wisc-Online OER"Learning objects are Web-based, self-contained, small chunks of learning." Formats include online exercises, simulations, images, diagrams, assessments, videos, and are interactive.
- Criminal Justice: An Overview of the System (2nd Ed.)"This book provides an overview of the criminal justice system of the United States. It is intended to provide the introductory student a concise yet balanced introduction to the workings of the legal system as well as policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice."
- Fundamentals of Criminal Justice"The textbook 'Fundamentals of Criminal Justice' provides students with an accurate and comprehensive view of the police, the criminal courts, and corrections in the United States."
CJU 133 Criminal Law
- Introduction to Criminal Law (v. 1.0)Digital textbook for Introduction to Criminal Law (v. 1.0)
CJU 134 Criminal Procedure
- Fundamental Cases in Criminal Justice"This text provides edited and abridged cases that are intended to be easy to read and provide lower-division students with a gentle introduction to key legal concepts that define the workings of our criminal justice system."
CJU 233 Criminal Investigation
- Frontline PBS: Good Stop, Bad StopThis is a link to a video scene titled "Good Stop, Bad Stop" from Frontline's "Policing the Police".
- Frontline PBS: Spot The Illegal Police Stop QuizTest your knowledge on the legal rights and procedures related to police stops with this interactive quiz.
- Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking"Introduction to Criminal Investigation, Processes, Practices, and Thinking, as the title suggests, is a teaching text describing and segmenting criminal investigations into its component parts to illustrate the craft of criminal investigation."
CJU 240 American Policing
- Center for Problem Oriented Policing"Browse our best-practice tools and guides for addressing common crime and disorder problems, organized by category..."
- Ethics in Law Enforcement"In this book, you will examine the moral and ethical issues that exist within law enforcement."
- FBI National Gang Report 2015"The 2015 National Gang Report presents an overview of current gang activities and trends in the United States. Intelligence in this report is derived from Unclassified sources."
- Frontline PBS Documentary: Policing the PoliceLink to 54 minute long full length video documentary, produced by James Jacoby and Anya Bourg - Frontline PBS. "A rare look inside a troubled police department being forced to reform."
- Police Outreach to the Hispanic and Latino Community"This [.pdf] report provides a brief overview of programs designed to provide outreach
from American police departments to the Hispanic / Latino community" - Strategies for Intervening with Officers through Early Intervention Systems: A Guide for Front-Line Supervisors"This guide provides practical recommendations for law enforcement supervisors on the management of early intervention systems (EIS), particularly in terms of providing appropriate interventions."
CJU 254 Counseling and Rehabilitation of the Offender
- Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work in Criminal Justice?An analysis of programs and practices in CrimeSolutions finds that cognitive behavioral therapy can deter crime, assist victims and prevent recidivism.
- Frontline PBS Documentary Series: The ReleasedLink to Frontline PBS documentary series: "A rare and intimate look into the lives of mentally ill offenders struggling to make it on the outside"
- The Three R's of ReentryThis text, published by Justice Solutions in Washington D.C., aims to create dialogue about offenders released into communities from victim, family, and harm-centered perspectives.
CJU 260 Probation, Parole and Community Corrections
- Reducing Recidivism and Improving Other Outcomes for Young Adults in the Juvenile and Adult Criminal Justice SystemsThis article/issue brief helps state and local officials by outlining the unique needs of young adults, distinguishing them from both youth and older adults, and offering recommendations for addressing these needs, overcoming barriers, and improving outcomes through targeted policy and justice system reforms.
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Find Psychology OERs
- Merlot: PsychologyCurated collection of open educational resources (OER) focused on psychology.
- NOBA Project"Teach and learn psychology for free."
Psychology 101 Psychology of Self
- Principles of Social PsychologyThis textbook explores the core concepts of social psychology, covering topics such as social cognition, emotions, attitudes, self-identity, relationships, aggression, group dynamics, and societal issues like prejudice, cooperation, and competition.
- A Self Help and Improvement Book: Useful Psychology Information (An Integration of Personality, Social, Interaction, Communication and Well-Being Psychology)Link to full text of the book "A Self Help and Improvement Book: Useful Psychology Information (A Critique and Integration of Personality, Social, Interaction, Communication and Well-Being Psychology)" by Mark Pettinelli
- Together: Together: The Science of Social Psychology"This textbook presents core concepts common to introductory social psychology courses. The 8 units include 27 modules covering key social psych topics such as research methods, group processes, social influence, and relationships. This book can be modified: feel free to add or remove modules to better suit your specific needs."
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