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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Probation and Parole
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CJCR1304
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Section Number:
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360
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Semester/Year:
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SP18
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
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A survey of the structure, organization, and operation of probation and parole services. Emphasis on applicable state statues and administrative guidelines.
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Course Prerequisite(s): No
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Probation and Parole: Corrections in the community by Howard Abadinsky
13th edition
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INSTRUCTOR’s INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Andrekus Dixon
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus/ Rm 201
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Telephone Number:
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940-565-4475
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E-mail Address:
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adixon@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9:00AM – 11:00AM Online or By Phone
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By appointment
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By appointment
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By appointment
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By appointment
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PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences that parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare student for transfer to a university.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Law Enforcement department prepares students for careers in every aspect of criminal justice, (police, courts and corrections), and for advanced degrees.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe the professional qualifications for employment as a probation or parole practitioner
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Demonstrate skills in management and treatment practices
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Create and develop community relations strategies.
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Course Competency
- Demonstrate skills to manage treatment programs.
- Describe implementable proactive community relation strategies.
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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1
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Course Competency Pre-test
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No points but required
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7
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Module Pre-test
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If you score an 80 or higher on the pre-test, you may skip to the next module
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7
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Module Post-Test
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Must score 80 or higher on all module post-test to pass the class. See Module post-test instructions.
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1
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Final Project Assignment
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Must score an 80 or higher on the project to pass the class
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7
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Discussion Forums (Part of the learning communities)
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No points
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Let’s get started
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Please read all course information in the let’s get started section which includes the syllabus.
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Course Competency Pre-test
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You must take the course competency pre-test. Once the exam is grade, you will have a face to face meeting, phone conference, or online conference with the instructor. This exam will be graded within 24 hours after you take it.
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Module 1
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 1 and 2
3. Read Chapter Overview, Objectives and Outline.
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Watch Introductory Video-
6. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 2
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 3 and 4
3. Read Chapter Overview, Objectives and Outline.
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 1
6. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 3
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 5 and 6
3. Read Chapter Overview, Objectives and Outline.
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 2
6. Take post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 4
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 7 and 8
3. Read Chapter Overview, Objectives and Outline.
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 5
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 9 and 10
3. Read Chapter Overview, Objectives and Outline.
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 3
6. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 6
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 11 and 12
3. Read Chapter Overview, Objectives and Outline.
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Watch Video-Prison Reentry
6. Project Assignment Part 4
7. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 7
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Instructions for complete projected. Meeting with Instructor if needed
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Module 8
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Submit Course Competency Parts 1-4
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
This is an online class. Your attendance is documented by the completion of assignments. It is important that you log in regularly and stay on task for this course. If you feel you cannot complete the course, it is your responsibility to drop. If you do not complete the work successfully and fail to drop this course, you will receive an F.
Dropping a course(s)
The last day to drop is February 22, 2018 with a W. If you feel you need to drop schedule an appointment with Sarah Morrow, First Start IV Grant Coordinator, or Mallory Batts, Fast Start IV Success Coach, to discuss your concerns. Sarah can be reached at 940-668-7731 ext. 4957 or email smorrow@nctc.edu. Mallory and be reached at 940-668-7731ext. 4965 or email mbattas@nctc.edu. After meeting with Sarah or Mallory, if you feel you still need to drop, please complete the necessary paperwork with the registrars’ office.
Again, the last day to withdraw from this course with a “W” is February 22, 2018.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
xWECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- First offense you will receive a written warning.
- Second offense you will be dropped from the course.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus Suite 239 office 234
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Career and Technical Center
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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