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.

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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

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

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