NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings.  Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.

 

Course Title:  Criminology
Course Prefix & Number: CJSA1325	Section Number:  340	Term Code: 161S
Semester Credit Hours:  3	Lecture Hours:  3	Lab Hours:  0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation.
Course Prerequisite(s):  None
Course Type: WECM o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core) o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course x - WECM Course

 

Name of Instructor:	Dr. Cherly Gary-Furdge
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth/ 3rd floor Suite 331 office 339
Telephone Number:	Office-940-498-6238 Cell-972-922-7978
E-mail Address:	cfurdge@nctc.edu

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Cherly Gary-Furdge/ Dean Debbie Huffman
Office Location:	Gainesville
Telephone Number:	940-668-3357
E-mail Address:	dhuffman@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office Hours

Monday	By appointments only
Tuesday	10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. online and in the office.
Wednesday	By appointments only
Thursday	By appointments only
Friday	By appointments only

 

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

 

Criminology:  The Core Author Larry Siegal 6th Edition with MindTap (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.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
4	Exams	400- 4 @100 points each
9	Quizzes	90-10 @ 10 points each
2	Application  Assignments	40-2 @ 20 points each
5	Discussion Board Assignments	100- 5 at 20 points each
14	Chapter Video Case Assignments	70- 14 @ 5 points each
1	Mid-Term Chapters 1-7	100 points each
1	Criminology Movie Portfolio	100 points
1	Comprehensive Final Exam Chapters 8-14	100 points

 

Your final grade will be a total of points earned from five (5) scheduled exams, ten  (10) quizzes, one (1) mid-term,  fourteen (14) video Case assignments, (1) criminology movie portfolio, five (5) discussion board assignments, two (2) application assignments, and a comprehensive final exam.

 

Grading Scale

900-1000         A

800-899          B

700-799          C

600-699          D

599-Below      F

Note:  Because this is a point system, it maybe a little challenging to determine the progress of your grade.  However, to assist you with keeping up with your progress, a document is posted for you.  The document is entitled “How to determine as of now.”

You are on a point system. Please do not confuse this with percentages.  Use the sheet you are provided to help you calculate your grade as you go.  You cannot use this scale to determine your final grade until all of your assignments are completed.

 

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS

 

           A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

           Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.

           Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.

           Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.

 

PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.

 

DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

The Law Enforcement department prepares students for careers in every aspect of criminal justice, (police, courts and corrections), and for advanced degrees.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the semester, the students will be able to:

 

1. Identify and explain the various theories of causation of criminal behavior
2. Identify and appraise the avenue of prevention
3. Outline the various research methods/methodology used in criminological research
4. Identify the categories and sources of criminological data utilized

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Topic	General Description of Subject Matter
Chapter 1 Crime and Criminology	This chapter will explain what criminologists do and explain theories of crimes.
Chapter 2 The Nature and Extent of crime	This chapter will examine statistics and trends of criminal behavior.
Chapter 3  Victims and Victimization	This chapter will examine how crime impacts the victims mentally.
Chapter 4 Rational Choice Theory	This chapter will examine theories that contribute criminal behavior to “free will.”
Chapter 5 Trait Theory	This chapter will examine the biological trait theories.
Chapter 6  Social Structure Theory	This chapter will examine environmental factors that relate to criminal behavior.
Chapter 7 Social Process Theory	This chapter will examine how close relationships contribute to criminal behavior.
Chapter 8 Social Conflict and Critical Criminology, Restorative Justice	This chapter will examine how conflict in society influence criminal behavior.
Chapter 9 Developmental Theories:  Life Course, Propensity and Trajectory	This chapter explains how childhood experiences can lead to criminal behavior.
Chapter 10 Violent crimes	This chapter examines the psychological impact of violent crimes on society.
Chapter 11  Political crime and Terrorism	This chapter examines the criminal mind those who commit political crimes and terrorism.
Chapter 12 Economic Crime: Blue-Collar, White-Collar, and Green-Collar	This chapter examines the criminal mind of white collar, cyber, and organized crime criminals.
Chapter 13 Public Order Crimes	This chapter examines the minds of people who participate in public disorderly conduct.
Chapter 14  Crimes of the New Millennium	This chapter discusses crimes such as transnational organized crime and cybercrime.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

 

           

 

           

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES

         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

X         WECM Course

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook