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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Ethics in Criminal Justice – Spring 2017
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Course Prefix & Number: CJSA 1348
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: 162S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: N/A
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Ethical philosophies and issues pertaining to the various professions in the criminal justice system. Includes ethical issues emanating from constitutional conflict with public protection and individual rights, civil liberties, and correctional policies. 48 lecture hours.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice, Joycelyn M. Pollock (8th Edition)
Warning: Failure to use this book is at your own risk.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Gary Knight
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth
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Telephone Number:
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214-642-6218
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E-mail Address:
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geknight@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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Exams
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60%
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1
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Comprehensive Final Exam
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20%
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1
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Semester Project
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10%
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8
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Scenario Assignments
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10%
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Grading Scale
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
59 and below F
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Explain the Foundation of ethics.
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Compare and contrast theories of ethics with personal and professional practices.
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Interpret and apply ethical considerations in policing, the courts, and corrections.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Successful completion of this course will require you to attend class. It is my belief that classroom discussions and interactions contribute to the learning experience. Therefore, classroom attendance is mandatory and will be monitored. Excessive unexcused absence may lead to a student being dropped from the course. Excessive unexcused absence is defined as missing 10% of the scheduled classes or 5 absences. I will take roll every day. As a final note on attendance, I will use attendance and class participation as the determining factor in cases of borderline final grades.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week 1. January 17 – January 20 Chapter 1.
Week 2. January 23 – January 27 Chapter 2.
Week 3. January 30 – February 3 Chapter 3.
Week 4. February 6 – February 10 Chapter 4.
Week 5. February 13 – February 17 Chapter 5.
Week 6. February 20 – February 24 Chapter 6.
Week 7. February 27 – March 3 Chapter 7.
Week 8. March 6 – March 10 Chapter 8.
Spring Break March 13 – March 17
Week 9. March 20 – March 24 Chapter 9.
Week 10. March 27 – March 31 Chapter 10.
Week 11. April 3 – April 7 Chapter 11. Last Day to withdraw with a ‘W’ April 6th
Week 12. April 10 – April 14 Chapter 12.
Week 13. April 17– April 21 Chapter 13.
Week 14. April 24 – April 28 Chapter 14.
Week 15. May 1 – May 5 Review
Week 16. May 8 – May 11 Comprehensive Final
Note: This schedule is tentative and can change. Students will be notified of any changes.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6th, 2017
Instructor Availability
Instructor Availability
I do not have an office on campus. I will be available before or after class with specific ‘office hours’ being Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am – 12 pm. My preferred contact method outside of class is email for routine questions. They will be answered within 24 hours. I normally answer them as soon as I get them. I can be reached by text at 214-642-6218 for emergencies. Please be sure to tell me who you are. I do not respond to numbers, or names I do not know.
geknight@nctc.edu
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
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
XX Critical Thinking
XX Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
XX Personal Responsibility
XX Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
XX 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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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Suite 331, Office 339, Corinth Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus – CTC 2106
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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