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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Ethics in Criminal Justice
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CJSA1348
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Section Number:
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380
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Semester/Year:
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FA19
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
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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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): No
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice 10th edition with Mindtap Code. Publisher: Cengage Learning
(You must get the book and the code)
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INSTRUCTOR’s INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus Suite 239 office 234
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Telephone Number:
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Office: 940-498-6238 Cell: 972-922-7978
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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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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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10-12 & 1-4
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10-12
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1-4
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By appt. only
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By appt. only
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I will be available to answer questions by phone on the weekends, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. If I do not answer, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. I am also available for online conferences. Please let me know if you would like to schedule a meeting online.
Note: Although these are my scheduled office hours, due to meetings and other obligations I have at the college, please call my cell number or send me an email to ensure I am in the office during the times listed above.
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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
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5
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Exams
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15%
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7
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Quizzes
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10%
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6
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Discussion Forums
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10%
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6
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Video Case Scenarios
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5%
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6
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You Decide Video Assignments
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5%
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1
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Mid-Term
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20%
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1
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Paper
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15%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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Grading Criteria
90-100 A
80-89-B
70-79-C
60-69-D
59 and Below F
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Chapter 1
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Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior
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Chapter 2
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Determining Moral Behavior
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Chapter 3
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Justice and Law
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Chapter 4
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Becoming an Ethical Professional
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Chapter 5
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The Police Role in Society
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Chapter 6
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Police Discretion and Dilemmas
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Chapter 7
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Police Corruption and Responses
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Chapter 8
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Law and Legal Professionals
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Chapter 9
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Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession
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Chapter 10
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Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses
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Chapter 11
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The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections
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Chapter 12
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Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections
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Chapter 13
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Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses
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Chapter 14
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Making Ethical Choices
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is September 27, 2019.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
x Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2019-2020/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- First time warning
- Second time dropped from the class and receive an F for the class.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Division Chair:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus Suite 239 Office 234
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Telephone Number:
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Office: 940-498-6238 Cell: 972-922-7978
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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 #2100 Building Office #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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