NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Criminology
Course prefix, number, and section number: CJSA 1325.0340
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2023
Semester start and end dates: January 17, 2023 – May 11, 2022
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous Online
Class meeting location, days, and times: 100% Online
Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description: Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation.
Course prerequisites: None
Required course materials: Criminology: Siegal,L.(2017). Criminology: The Core. (7th edition). Cengage Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-337-55771-9. (MindTap Required).
Name of instructor: Dr. Cherly Furdge
Office location: Online
Telephone number: 940-498-6238
E-mail address: cfurdge@nctc.edu
Office hours for students:
Monday-11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday-2:00 p.m.-4:00p.m.
Friday-By Appointment Only
Saturday 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Should these offices hours need to be adjusted, you will be notified a head of time and given an alternative time.
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
6 Chapter Quizzes 10%
5 Exams 15%
5 Discussion Forums 10%
13 Fast Facts 10%
4 Meetings with the Professor 10%
Mid-Term 15%
Final 15%
Final Project 15%
Final grade scale: 90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
59 and Below F
Late work policy: No assignments will be accepted late. You must read your syllabus to ensure you are submitting your assignments on time. All assignments will not be reflected on the to-do-list. To see all assignments, you must click on module and go to the weekly modules to see all assignments
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy: Cheating or collusion is prohibited. There are no group assignments in this course. Each student is responsible for their own assignment. In the event you are caught cheating, the first time, you will receive a warning and a zero for the assignment. Should you get caught cheating again, you will be dropped from the course and receive an F.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is taking by your participation in the discussion forums, meeting with the instructor and completing other assignments. Simply logging in does not constitute attendance. If a student has not completed any assignments in four (4) consecutive weeks, he/she will be dropped from the class.
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 3, 2023
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and explain the various theories of causation of Criminal Behavior
- Identify and appraise the avenue of prevention
- Outline the various research methods/methodology used in criminological research
- Identify the categories and sources of criminological data utilized and interpreting crime trends
Core Objectives: Critical Thinking
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Teresa Laman
Office location: Suite 170 Office Number
Telephone number: 940-498-6263
E-mail address: tlaman@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman
Office location: Gainesville CTE 2100 Building
Telephone number: 940-662-3357
E-mail address: dhuffman@nctc.edu