CJSA 1317 361 - JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

Introduction

Juvenile Justice Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:	Juvenile Justice
Course Prefix & Number:		CJSA1317	Section Number:	361	Semester/Year:	Fall 2018
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 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 Suite TBD
Telephone Number:	940-565-4475
E-mail Address:	adixon@nctc.edu

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
12:30pm – 2:30pm (online)	By Appointments Only	By Appointments Only	8:00am – 10:00am (online)	By Appointment Only until 12:00pm (online)
Saturdays		Sundays
By Appointments Only Between 10:00am -12:00am (online)

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
1	Course Competency Pre-test (Required)		No Points
7	Pre-test	If you score an 80 or higher on the pre-test, you may skip to the next module
7	Post-test	Must score 80 or higher on all module post-test to pass the class. See Module post-test instructions.
14	Video Case Scenarios	No Grade-Used as study tool
5	Learning Communities	No Points
1	Competency Project Assignment	Must score and 80 or higher on project

Complete course Pre-test	No grade but is required
Module 1		1.Take Pre-test 2.Read chapter 1 and 2 3.Look at Visual Summary 4.Review Power Point Presentation 5.Complete Video Case 1 6.Complete Video Case 2 7.Take post test
Module 2	1.	Take Pre-test
	2.	Read chapter 3 and 4
	3.	Look at Visual Summary
	4.	Review Power Point Presentation
	5.	Complete Video Case 3
	6.	Complete Video Case 4
	7.	Submit Paper Topic
	8.	Take post test
Module 3	1.	Take Pre-test
	2.	Read chapter 5 and 6
	3.	Look at Visual Summary
	4.	Review Power Point Presentation
	5.	Complete Video Case 5
	6.	Complete Video Case 6
	7.	Submit Paper Draft
	8.	Take post test
Module 4	1.	Take Pre-test
	2.	Read chapter 7 and 8
	3.	Look at Visual Summary
	4.	Review Power Point Presentation
	5.	Complete Video Case 7
	6.	Complete Video Case 8
	7.	Submit Paper Draft
	8.	Take post test
Module 5	1.	Take Pre-test
	2.	Read chapter 9 and 10
	3.	Look at Visual Summary
	4.	Review Power Point Presentation
	5.	Complete Video Case 9
	6.	Complete Video Case 10
	7.	Submit Paper Draft
	8.	Take post test
Module 6	1.	Read chapter 11 and 12
	2.	Look at Visual Summary
	3.	Take Pre-test
	4.	Review Power Point Presentation
	5.	Complete Video Case 11
	6.	Complete Video Case 12
	7.	Submit Paper Draft
	8.	Take post test
Module 7	1.	Take Pre-test
	2.	Read chapter 13 and 14
	3.	Look at Visual Summary
	4.	Review Power Point Presentation
	5.	Complete Video Case 13
	6.	Complete Video Case 14
	7.	Submit Paper Draft
	8.	Take post test
Module 8	Competency Final Project due by Noon on the December 14th

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 21, 2018 with a W. If you feel you need to drop schedule an appointment with or Chester Brown, Fast Start IV Success Coach, to discuss your concerns. Chester and be reached at 940-668-7731ext. 4912 or email cbrown@ntctc.edu. After meeting with Chester if you feel you still need to drop, please complete the necessary paperwork with the registrars’ office.

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 Government/Political Science

Life and Physical Science Social and Behavioral Sciences

Language, Philosophy & Culture Component Area Option

Creative Arts

American History

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

x Critical Thinking Teamwork

Communication Personal Responsibility

Empirical and Quantitative 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

Course Information

This course begins October 22nd, 2018 and ends December 14th, 2018. This course is designed as a self-paced course. There are no weekly deadlines. However, it is highly encouraged that you log in at least four-five times a week to work on assignments. To assist with being successful and completing assignments in a timely manner, you can follow the example below:

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Week 1	October 22 – October 28	Let’s Get Start	1.	No grade but is required Course Competency Pre-test
Week 1	October 22 – October 28	Module 1		1.Take Pre-test 2.Read chapter 1 and 2 3.Look at Visual Summary 4.Review Power Point 5.Complete Video Case 1 6.Complete Video Case 2 7.Take post test
Week 2	October 29 – November 4	Module 2	1.	Take Pre-test
			2.	Read chapter 3 and 4
			3.	Look at Visual Summary
			4.	Review Power Point
			5.	Complete Video Case 3
			6.	Complete Video Case 4
			7.	Submit Paper Topic
			8.	Take post test
Week 3	November 5 – November 11	Module 3	1.	Take Pre-test
			2.	Read chapter 5 and 6
			3.	Look at Visual Summary
			4.	Review Power Point
			5.	Complete Video Case 5
			6.	Complete Video Case 6
			7.	Submit Paper Draft
			8.	Take post test
Week 4	November 12 – November 18	Module 4	1.	Take Pre-test
			2.	Read chapter 7 and 8
			3.	Look at Visual Summary
			4.	Review Power Point
			5.	Complete Video Case 7
			6.	Complete Video Case 8
			7.	Submit Paper Draft
			8.	Take post test
Week 5	November 19 – November 25	Module 5	1.	Take Pre-test
			2.	Read chapter 9 and 10
			3.	Look at Visual Summary
			4.	Review Power Point
			5.	Complete Video Case 9
			6.	Complete Video Case 10
			7.	Submit Paper Draft
			8.	Take post test
Week 6	November 26 – December 2	Module 6	1.	Read chapter 11 and 12
			2.	Look at Visual Summary
			3.	Take Pre-test
			4.	Review Power Point
			5.	Complete Video Case 11
			6.	Complete Video Case 12
			7.	Submit Paper Draft
			8.	Take post test
Week 7	December 3 – December 9	Module 7	1.	Take Pre-test
			2.	Read chapter 13 and 14
			3.	Look at Visual Summary
			4.	Review Power Point
			5.	Complete Video Case 13
			6.	Complete Video Case 14
			7.	Submit Paper Draft
			8.	Take post test
Week 8	December 10 – December 14	Module 8	1.	Competency Final Paper due by Noon on the 14th

Instructions for all Assignments

Module Competency Post-Test

Must score 80 or higher on module post-test

If you do not pass the pre-test with an 80 or higher, you will need to complete the assignments in the module and take the post test. Module assignments are used to help you prepare for the post test, they will not count towards your final grade. There will be some assignments in the associated with the competency project. (See Module Competency Assignments). It will be to your advantage to complete all assignments. It is important that you use all module assignments as tools and read, study and take notes before taking the post test. You will ONLY have three chances. If you have not successfully passed the post-test after your second attempt, you MUST schedule a meeting with your instructor before the third attempt. Failing to do so may result in you failing that module. Once the test is submitted, you will only see your score, not the questions you missed.

The chapters associated with the test are listed in each module. The exam questions may be essay, multiple choice, or true and false questions. The format of the exam will be in the exam instruction sections. If the exam consists of essay questions, you will have 60 minutes to complete the assessment. The essay portion of the exam will be graded within 24 hours. If the exam consists of all multiple choice and true and false, you will have 40 minutes to complete the assessment.

Again, you will have three chances to complete the post test. If you have not passed the posttest by the second try, you MUST meet with the instructor. In order to move to the next module, you must score at least an 80 or higher on each module post-test. You cannot make less than 80 on the module post-test.

Module Competency Assignments

Some modules will have assignments associate with your course competency project. The project is broken down in parts. Once you complete a part of the project, the instructor will provide you with feedback and possibly suggest some corrections. It is important that you adhere to the feedback and make the corrections to ensure you are successful on your Course Competency Project.

Respondus Lockdown

You must download the respondus lock down browser in order to access the exams and quizzes. All exams and quizzes are protected by this browser. If you have problems downloading it, please contact Canvas support immediately.

Learning Communities

You will see a module labeled “Learning Community”. The learning community is designed for you to ask general questions about different topics. You will see discussion forums in the learning community. One forum will be labeled “Ask the Professor.” This forum will be used to

ask the professor any questions you may have about assignments. DO NOT ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR GRADE. Questions about your grade must be discussed

privately with the instructor. The other discussion forums in the learning community will be labeled with specific topics related the chapters. Participating in the discussions about a specific topic may be beneficial when taking your post assessment.

Video Case Assignments ( Not for a grade. Practice only)

You will complete a total of 14 video case scenarios. You will watch the scenario and take a short quiz 5 question quiz afterwards. You must read the scenario and watch the video first. The videos are approximately 3-5 minutes long.

Course Competency Final Paper

You will write a five (5) page paper on any current topic related to juvenile justice. For example: Cyberbullying, School Violence, Juvenile Violent Crime. When writing this paper you must use at least 3 journal articles and 1 book as a reference. Wikipedia is not an academic source. You will likely have to visit the NCTC online library to search for journal articles. You must submit your topic to the instructor before entering module 2.

Your paper should address the crime/behavior you have chosen and how it is different from an adult crime, how agencies work with juveniles who display this behavior, and use theories to explain the behavior of the Juvenile. For example would Social Disorganization explain the crime? If not, what theory would? Lastly, what policies may be implemented in order to reduce your topic from occurring in the future?

This paper must be written in APA format. If you do not know what APA format is, please visit https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ or you may visit the NCTC library. You must cite your sources. You may submit your paper in draft form for me to read it to ensure you are on the right path. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete this assignment. You must score at least an 80 on this paper.

Grade Breakdown:

Content/Research: 50 points

Grammar: 25 points

APA Citations: 25 points

Instructor’s Information

Contacting the Instructor

You may contact the instructor via email or by calling the numbers listed in this syllabus. Please use the CANVAS email to ask general questions.

Technical Support

It is important to notify the instructor immediately if you are having technical support. Because this is a self-paced course that will only be available for 8 weeks, time is critical. If you are having an issue with Canvas such as downloading respondus lockdown browser, logging in, etc. please contact Canvas Support. There is a link on the “Canvas” log in page.

Emails

Emails must be sent through Canvas. You should not email the instructor from your personal email. Emails sent from your personal account will not be answered.

All emails will be responded to within 24 hours. Again, emails should be used to ask all questions. Also, if you need to schedule an appointment to meet, please do so by sending an email.

Online Conferences

Private online conferences must be scheduled. If you are having issues understanding the reading assignments, please feel free to schedule a time to meet with the instructor or post your question in the forum located in the module labeled “Ask the Professor.”

If you need to meet face to face, please see the office hours above. There are days and times the instructor maybe in an on/off campus meeting or is meeting with another student. It is important to send an email letting to let me know you are coming.