Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

Juvenile Justice

Course Prefix & Number: 

CJSA1317

Section Number: 

310

Semester/Year:

Fall/2017

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

3

Lab Hours:

0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of the juvenile justice process to include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency.

 

           

Course Prerequisite(s): No

Required or Recommended Course Materials: Juvenile Delinquency The Core 6th edition with Mindtap Code.  Publisher:  Cengage Learning  ISBN:9781337150149  ( You must get the book and the code)

             

 

INSTRUCTOR’s INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Andrekus Dixon

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus TBD

Telephone Number:

940-565-4475

E-mail Address:

adixon@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

By appointment

10:00am-2:00pm online

By appointment

By appointment

By appointment

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

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

1.

Describe the juvenile law and the role of juvenile courts. (Chapters 1 and 2)

2.

Explain the roles of police and correctional agencies concerning delinquency (Chapters 10-14)

3.

Review and contrast the theories of delinquent conduct. (Chapters 3-9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Competency

 

  1. Define a minimum of three differences in the juvenile law and adult law.
  2. Accurately identify four agencies with their roles and functions that work with juveniles and explain their functions.
  3. Utilize juvenile theories to analyze delinquent behavior.

 

                              GRADING CRITERIA        

(Need to Change)

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

7

Exams (Multiple choice, True and False and Essay)

700 (100 points (each) 

8

Video Assignments

40 (5 points each)

6

Discussion Forums

60 (10 points each)

1

Paper

100

 

Grading Scale-900 Points

 

810-900-A

720-809-B

630-719-C

540-629-D

539 and Below-F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

 

Complete course Pre-test

No grade but is required!!!

Module 1  August 28 – September 3

 

 

1.     Read chapter 1 

2.     Look at Visual Summary

3.     Review Power Point Presentation

4.     Complete Video Case 1

5.     Complete Class Agreement 

 

Module 2 September 4 – September 10

1.     Read chapter 2

2.     Look at Visual Summary

3.     Review Power Point Presentation

4.     Participate in Discussion forum 1

5.     Complete Video Case 2

6.     Complete Exam #1 (Chapters 1 and 2)

 

Module 3 September 11 – September 17

1.     Read chapter 3

2.     Look at Visual Summary

3.     Review Power Point Presentation

4.     Complete Video Case 3

 

Module 4 September 18 – September 24

1. Read Chapter 4

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

4. Participate in Discussion Forum #2

5. Complete Case 4 video

6. Complete Exam #2 (Chapters 3 and 4)

 

Module 5 September 25 – October 1

1. Read Chapter 5

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

4. Complete Chapter 5 video

5. Discussion Forum #3

 

Module 6 October 2 – October 8

1. Read Chapter 6

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Complete Chapter 6 video

6. Complete Exam #3 (Chapters 5 and 6)

 

Module 7 October 9 – October 15

1. Read Chapter 7

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

4. Participate in Discussion Forum #4

5. Complete Chapter 7 video

 

Module 8 October 16 – October 22

1. Read Chapter 8

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Complete Chapter 8 video

6. Complete Exam #4 (Chapters 7 and 8)

 

Module 9 October 23 – October 29

1. Read Chapter 9

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

4. Participate in Discussion Forum #5

5. Complete Chapter 9 video

 

Module 10 October 30 – November 5

1. Read Chapter 10

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

4. Complete Chapter 10 video

6. Complete Exam #5 (Chapters 9 and 10)

 

Module 11 November 6 – November 12

1. Read Chapter 11

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

4. Participate in Discussion Forum #6

5. Complete Chapter 11 video

 

Module 12 November 13 – November 19

1. Read Chapter 12

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

4. Submit Paper

5. Complete Chapter 12 video

6. Complete Exam #6 (Chapters 11 and 12)

 

Module 13 November 20 – December 3

1. Read Chapter 13

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

4. Complete Chapter 13 video

 

Module 15 December 4 – December 13

1. Read Chapter 14

2. Look at Visual Summary 

3. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Complete Chapter 14 video

6. Complete Exam #7 (Chapters 13 and 14) (Opens December 11th @ 8:00am - Closes December 13th @ 11:00pm)

 

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

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)

Dropping a course(s)

 

The last day to drop is November 9th, 2017.  In order to drop the course, you must schedule an appointment with Sarah Marrow, First Start IV Grant Coordinator at 940-668-7731 ext. 4957 or schedule an appointment by emailing Sarah at smorrow@nctc.edu

 

 

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

x             Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

         Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

         WECM 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

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