CJSA1325 Criminology

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

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