NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Ethics in Criminal Justice
Course Prefix & Number:			CJSA1348	Section Number:	400	Semester/Year:	FA2020
Semester Credit Hours:		3		Lecture Hours:	3	Lab Hours:	0
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.
Course Prerequisite(s): No
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice 10th  edition with Mindtap Code.  Publisher:  Cengage Learning  ISBN:9781337150163 (You must get the book and the code)

 

INSTRUCTOR’s INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Cliff Downey
Campus/Office Location:	Webex Online
Telephone Number:	940-668-3313
E-mail Address:	cdowney@nctc.edu

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1-5	1-5	1-5	1-5	Campus Closed

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage
5	Exams	15%
7	Quizzes	10%
6	Discussion Forums	10%
6	Video Case Scenarios	5%
6	You Decide Video Assignments	5%
1	Mid-Term	20%
1	Paper	15%
1	Final Exam	20%

 

Grading Criteria

90-100 A

80-89-B

70-79-C

60-69-D

59 and Below F

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Chapter 1	Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior
Chapter 2	Determining Moral Behavior
Chapter 3	Justice and Law
Chapter 4	Becoming an Ethical Professional
Chapter 5	The Police Role in Society
Chapter 6	Police Discretion and Dilemmas
Chapter 7	Police Corruption and Responses
Chapter 8	Law and Legal Professionals
Chapter 9	Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession
Chapter 10	Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses
Chapter 11	The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections
Chapter 12	Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections
Chapter 13	Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses
Chapter 14	Making Ethical Choices

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

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 November 2, 2020.

 

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

 

COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

x        WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.  http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2020-2021/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

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

Name of Division Chair:	Dr. Cherly Furdge
Office Location:	Corinth Campus Suite 239 Office 234
Telephone Number:	Office: 940-498-6238 Cell:  972-922-7978
E-mail Address:	cfurdge@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Debbie Huffman
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus #2100 Building Office #2106
Telephone Number:	940-668-3357
E-mail Address:	dhuffman@nctc.edu