CJCR 1304 360 - PROBATION AND PAROLE

Introduction

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Probation and Parole

Course Prefix & Number: 

CJCR1304

Section Number: 

360

Semester/Year:

Fall 2018

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

3

Lab Hours:

0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
 

A survey of the structure, organization, and operation of probation and parole services.  Emphasis on applicable state statues and administrative guidelines.     

Course Prerequisite(s): No

Required or Recommended Course Materials: Probation and Parole: Corrections in the community

13th edition

 
             

 

INSTRUCTOR’s INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Gary Knight

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus

Telephone Number:

972-677-8890

E-mail Address:

geknight@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.

Describe the professional qualifications for employment as a probation or parole practitioner

2.

Demonstrate skills in management and treatment practices

3.

Create and develop community relations strategies.

 

 

Course Competency

 

  1. Demonstrate skills to manage treatment programs.
  2. Describe implementable proactive community relation strategies.  

 

 

                             GRADING CRITERIA        

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

1

Course Competency Pre-test

No points but required

7

Module Pre-test

If you score an 80 or higher on the pre-test, you may skip to the next module

7

Module Post-Test

Must score 80 or higher on all module post-test to pass the class.  See Module post-test instructions.

1

Final Project Assignment

Must score an 80 or higher on the project to pass the class

7

Discussion Forums (Part of the learning communities)

No points

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Let’s get started

Please read all course information in the let’s get started section which includes the syllabus.

Course Competency Pre-test

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.

Module 1

 

 
  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)

Module 2
  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)

Module 3

  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)

Module 4
  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)

Module 5
  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)

Module 6
  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)

Module 7

Instructions for complete projected.  Meeting with Instructor if needed

Module 8

Submit Course Competency Parts 1-4

 

 

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 September 27th, 2018 with a W.  If you feel you need to drop schedule an appointment with Mallory Batts, Fast Start IV Success Coach, to discuss your concerns.  Mallory and be reached at 940-668-7731ext. 4965 or email mbattas@nctc.edu. After meeting with 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 September 27th, 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:

  1. First offense you will receive a written warning.
  2. Second offense you will be dropped from the course.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Cherly Furdge

Office Location:

Corinth Campus Suite 239 office 234

Telephone Number:

940-498-6238

E-mail Address:

cfurdge@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville Career and Technical Center

Telephone Number:

940-668-3357

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu

Syllabus File(s)

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