CJSA 1348 0310 - ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Introduction

Ethics in Criminal Justice CJSA 1348 Sec. 0310

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title: Ethics in Criminal Justice

Course prefix, number, and section number: CJSA1348 Section 400

Semester/Year of course: SPII 24

Semester start and end dates: March 18 – May 8

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous online

Class meeting location, days, and times: online

Lab meeting location, days, and times: n/a

Semester credit hours: 3

Course description: 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 prerequisites: none

Required course materials:

Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice - 10th Edition

Pollock Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice 10e Mindtap

Joycelyn M. Pollock

Name of instructor: Cliff J. Downey

Office location: Gainesville/Room 2107, Career & Technology Center

Telephone number: 940-668-3313

E-mail address: cdowney@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Monday – Thursday 10am – 2 pm

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments: GRADING CRITERIA

*# of Graded Course Elements*	*Graded Course Elements*	*Percentage or Point Values*
1	Project	15
14	Chapter Exams	20
14	Video Cases	10
1	Final Exam	20
28	"You Decide" Assignments	10
5	Discussion Forums	10
1	Mid-Term	15

Final grade scale:

90 – 100 A

80 - 89 B

70 – 79 C

60 – 69 D

Below 60 F

Late work policy: Late work will be penalized at 10 percent for each day the work is late. Most assignments will be due at 11:59 pm on Sundays. That means if you turn in your assignment at 12:01 am on Monday morning you will receive a 10-point deduction. This deduction will continue for each subsequent day.

Discussion Forums – Discussion Forums are meant to be an exchange of information, knowledge, opinions, and understanding concerning the topics presented. Because they are to be an “exchange”, Discussion Forums cannot be made up. If you miss a discussion assignment you will not have an opportunity to make up the assignment.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy: 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:

Removal from course
Dismissal from NCTC

Attendance Policy: “Attendance”, is recorded by your actual participation in assignments. It is not sufficient to log into the course but fail to complete assignments. I will monitor the course “attendance” weekly. Failure to participate may result in removal from the course or a failing grade.

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 22, 2024

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the foundation of ethics.

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

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

Core Objectives:

o Critical Thinking

o Communication

o Empirical and Quantitative

o Teamwork

o Personal Responsibility

o Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

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

o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o WECM Course

COLLEGE POLICIES

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

Name of Chair/Coordinator: Teresa Laman

Office location: Corinth Campus Suite 170, Office 173

Telephone number: 940 – 498 - 6263

E-mail address: tlaman@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman

Office location: Gainesville Campus, Room 2106 Career Technical Center

Telephone number: 940 – 668 - 3357

E-mail address: dhuffman@nctc.edu