CJSA 1348 Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Ethics in Criminal Justice – Spring 2017

Course Prefix & Number: CJSA 1348

Section Number:  400

Semester: 162S

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: N/A

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. 

Course Prerequisite(s): None

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.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Gary Knight

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth

Telephone Number:

214-642-6218

E-mail Address:

geknight@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

4

Exams

60%

1

Comprehensive Final Exam

20%

1

Semester Project

10%

8

Scenario Assignments

10%

 

Grading Scale

 

90-100             A

80-89               B

70-79               C

60-69               D

59 and below F

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.

Explain the Foundation of ethics.

2.

Compare and contrast theories of ethics with personal and professional practices.

3.

Interpret and apply ethical considerations in policing, the courts, and corrections.

 

 

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

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Cherly Furdge

Office Location:

Suite 331, Office 339, Corinth Campus

Telephone Number:

940-498-6238

E-mail Address:

cfurdge@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus – CTC 2106

Telephone Number:

940-668-3357

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu