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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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0310
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2021
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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): 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):NONE
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Required: Alarid, Leanne. (2018). Community-Based Corrections. (12th edition). Cengage Learning. (MindTap is Required).
Warning: If you choose to use a different edition, you do so at your own risk. Using a different edition may affect your performance in this class.
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INSTRUCTOR 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/ By Appointment TBD
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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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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course 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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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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4
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Exam
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400 (4@100 points each)
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12
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Discussion Forums
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120 (12@ 10 points each)
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10
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Quizzes
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100 (10 @ 10 points each)
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14
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Chapter Videos
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70 (14 @ 5 points each)
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1
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Career Pathway Assignment
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50 points
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1
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Semester Project
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100 points
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Grading Scale 840
756- 840 A
672-755 B
588-671 C
504-587 D
503 and below F
COURSE OUTLINE- See Class Calendar Below for Weekly Assignments
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Chapter 1
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An Overview of Community Corrections and Evidence-Based Practices
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Chapter 2
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How Probation Developed: Chronicling Its Past and Present
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Chapter 3
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History of Parole and Mandatory Release
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Chapter 4
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Pretrial Supervision, Sentencing, and the Presentence Investigation Report
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Chapter 5
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Case Management Using Risk/Needs/Responsivity
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Chapter 6
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Supervision and Treatment for Offenders with Special Needs
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Chapter 7
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Community Supervision Modification and Revocation
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Chapter 8
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Residential Community Supervision Program
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Chapter 9
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Nonresidential Graduated Sanctions
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Chapter 10
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Economic and Restorative Justice Reparations
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Chapter 11
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Prisoner Reentry: Collateral Consequences, Parole, and Mandatory Release
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Chapter 12
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Career Pathways in Community Corrections
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Chapter 13
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Juvenile Justice, Probation and Parole
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Chapter 14
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Bringing It All Together: Practical Solutions for Community-Based Corrections
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _April 5, 2021__.
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)
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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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