Syllabus | CJSA 1317 310 - JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS

CJSA 1317 310 - JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS

Introduction

Juvenile Justice Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:

Juvenile Justice

Course Prefix & Number:

CJSA1317

Section Number:

310

Semester/Year:

Fall/2018

Semester Credit Hours:

Lecture Hours:

Lab Hours:

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: Seigal, L & Welsh, B. (2016).Juvenile Delinquency: The Core 6^th 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:	Office: 940-565-4475
E-mail Address:	adixon@nctc.edu

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
By appointment	8:00am-10:00am 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

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

GRADING CRITERIA

# 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	Graded 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

CANVAS TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Should you experience difficulties with CANVAS, please submit a ticket to tech support at http://nctcecampus.zendesk.com. Each student has a profile in Canvas which displays all activity. There is a visible log being kept with when you log in and what you are doing. It is very important that you work for a reliable computer to avoid technical issues with assessments.

Class Agreement Assignment

You are required to complete a class agreement assignment. Completing the quiz ensures that you have read the syllabus and fully understand everything that is required of you. Upon completing the quiz, you will receive 5 bonus points. However, if you send an email asking a question that is answered in your syllabus you will lose your 5 bonus points. Before sending an email asking a question, please read your syllabus. This may be the only bonus assignment for the semester!!

Class Calendar

It is important that you log in at least 3-4 days a week to be successful in this class. Logging in only once a week may result in you missing important announcements or changes. Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s would be suggested days, however, I suggest you check your email daily.

NOTE:

Course Information

This course begins August 27^th, 2018 @ 8:00AM and ends December 12^th, 2018 @ 12:00pm (NOON). Each week modules will open at 8:00AM on Monday and close at 11:00pm on Sunday (with the exception of the Finals week which ends on Wednesday 12/12 at Noon). However, it is highly encouraged that you log in at least three- four times a week to work on assignments. To assist with being successful and completing assignments in a timely manner, you can follow the syllabus below. *NOTE* Module 13 includes both Week #13 and Week #14---see syllabus below.

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Module 1: Week #1 August 27^th 8:00am – September 2^nd 11:00pm

Complete (Mandatory) Course Pre-Test
Complete Class Agreement Assignment (bonus)
Introduce Yourself Discussion Post (Mandatory)

Module 2: Week #2 September 3^rd 8:00am – September 9^th 11:00pm

Read chapter 1
Look at Learning Objectives/Reading
Look at Visual Summary
Review Power Point Presentation
Complete Video Case 1 (graded)

Module 3: Week #3 September 10^th 8:00am – September 16^th 11:00pm

Read chapter 2
Look at Learning Objectives/Reading
Look at Visual Summary
Review Power Point Presentation
Participate in Discussion forum 1
Complete Video Case 2
Complete Exam #1 (Chapters 1 and 2)

Module 4: Week #4 September 17^th 8:00am – September 23^rd 11:00pm

Read chapter 3
Look at Learning Objectives/Reading
Look at Visual Summary
Review Power Point Presentation
Complete Video Case 3

Module 5: Week #5 September 24^th 8:00am – September 30^th 11:00pm

1. Read Chapter 4

2.Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

4. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Participate in Discussion Forum #2

6. Complete Case 4 video (Graded)

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

Module 6: Week #6 October 1^st 8:00am – October 7^th 11:00pm

1. Read Chapter 5

2. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

4. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Complete Chapter 5 video (Graded)

6. Discussion Forum #3

Module 7: Week #7 October 8^th 8:00am – October 14^th 11:00pm

1.Read Chapter 6

2. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

4. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Complete Chapter 6 video

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

Module 8: Week #8 October 15^th 8:00am – October 21^st 11:00pm

1. Read Chapter 7

2. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

3. Review Power Point Presentation

4. Participate in Discussion Forum #4

5. Complete Chapter 7 video (Graded)

Module 9: Week #9 October 22^nd 8:00am – October 28^th 11:00pm

1. Read Chapter 8

2. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

4. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Complete Chapter 8 video

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

Module 10: Week #10 October 29^th 8:00am – November 4^th 11:00pm

1. Read Chapter 9

2. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

4. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Participate in Discussion Forum #5

6. Complete Chapter 9 video

Module 11: Week #11 November 5^th 8:00am– November 11^th 11:00pm

1. Read Chapter 10

2. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

4. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Complete Chapter 10 video (Graded)

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

Module 12: Week #12 November 12^th 8:00am – November 18^th 11:00pm

1. Read Chapter 11

2. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

4. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Participate in Discussion Forum #6

6. Complete Chapter 11 video (Graded)

7. Submit Paper

Module 13: Week #13 and Week #14 November 19^th 8:00am – December 2nd 11:00pm

1. Read Chapter 12

2. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

4. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Complete Chapter 12 video (Graded)

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

Module 14: Week #15 December 3^rd 8:00am – December 9^th 11:00pm

1. Read Chapter 13

2. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

3. Look at Visual Summary

4. Review Power Point Presentation

5. Complete Chapter 13 video (Graded)

6. Read Chapter 14

7. Look at Learning Objectives/Reading

8. Look at Visual Summary

9. Review Power Point Presentation

10. Complete Chapter 14 video

Module 15: Week #16 December 10^th 8:00am – December 12^th 12:00pm (NOON)

1. Complete Exam #7 (Chapters 13 and 14)

The last day to drop the course with a “W” is November 8, 2018.

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)

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

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