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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Ethics in Criminal Justice – Spring 2020
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Course Prefix & Number: CJSA 1348
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: SP20
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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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 Course Materials:
Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice, (10th Edition) by Joycelyn M. Pollock (with Cengage MindTap). You must purchase the MindTap access code. This can be done by purchasing the book from the bookstore, or it can be purchased directly from the Cengage website. The textbook is included digitally with MindTap access. WARNING – If you choose to purchase a book or rent a book, failure to use this edition is at your own risk. I will discuss all your options the first day of class.
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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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972-677-8890 – Google Voice Mail
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E-mail Address:
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geknight@nctc.edu
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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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1 PM – 3 PM
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10am - 12pm
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1 PM – 3 PM
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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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14
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Videos, Homework (You Decide, part 1 and part 2), and 4 Writing Reviews
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25%
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14
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Chapter Exams
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25%
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1
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Midterm Exam
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15%
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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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1
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Final Exam
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15%
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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 (From Academic Course Guide 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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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.
Unless prior arrangements have been made (via email or in person, at least a week before the scheduled due date) assignments/tests may not be accepted.
Week 1. January 22 – January 29
Orientation
Read Chapter 1. Morality, Ethics and Human Behavior
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework and Exam Chapter 1
Week 2. January 27 – January 31
Read Chapter 2. Determining Behavior
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion - Scenario Assignment
Homework and Exam Chapter 2
Week 3. February 3 – February 7
Read Chapter 3. Justice and Law
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion - Scenario Assignment
Homework and Exam Chapter 3
Week 4. February 10 – February 14
Read Chapter 4. Becoming and Ethical Professional
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework and Exam Chapter 4
Week 5. February 17 – February 21
Read Chapter 5. The Police Role in Society
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion - Scenario Assignment
Homework and Exam Chapter 5
Week 6. February 24 – February 28
Read Chapter 6. Police Discretion and Dilemmas
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion - Scenario Assignment
Homework and Exam Chapter 6
Week 7. March 2 – March 6
Read Chapter 7. Police Corruption and Responses
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework and Exam Chapter 7
Midterm Exam
Week 8. March 9– March 13
Read Chapter 8. Law and Legal Professionals
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion - Scenario Assignment
Homework and Exam Chapter 8
Spring Break March 16 – March 20
Week 9. March 23 – March 27
Read Chapter 9. Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion - Scenario Assignment
Homework and Exam Chapter 9
Week 10. March 30 – April 3 Last Day to withdraw with a ‘W’ April 3rd. 2020
Read Chapter 10. Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework and Exam Chapter 10
Week 11. April 6 – April 10
Read Chapter 11. The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion - Semester Project Due
Homework and Exam Chapter 11
Week 12. April 13 – April 17
Read Chapter 12. Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion - Scenario Assignment
Homework and Exam Chapter 12
Week 13. April 20 – April 24
Read Chapter 13. Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion - Scenario Assignment
Homework and Exam Chapter 13
Week 14. April 27 – May 1
Read Chapter 14. Making Ethical Choices
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework and Exam Chapter 14
Week 15. May 4 – May 8
Summary of Chapters and Review
Week 16. May 11– May 16 Finals Week
Final Exam
Schedule is tentative and can change. Prior notice will be given if changes take place.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 3th, 2020
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______________________________
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook.