Course Title: Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
Course Prefix & Number: CJSA 2334
Section Number: 340
Semester: 161S
Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 43
Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A series of lectures and class participation exercises presenting selected topics currently confronting criminal justice personnel and the public they serve.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Current Legal Issues in Criminal Justice by Craig Hemmens (Available in NCTC Bookstore or can be purchased online)
Other readings will be assigned by instructor.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor:
Lenn Carter
Campus/Office Location:
Corinth Campus Hours by Appointment/ Online Availability M-F 6p-8p.
Telephone Number:
940.390-7469
E-mail Address:
vcarter@nctc.edu
GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements
Graded Course Elements
Percentage or Point Values
3
Unit Exams @ 100 points each
300
6
Contemporary Issues in Squad Meetings
(discussion boards) @ 50 points each
Brief Unit Quizzes @ 50 points each
1
Comprehensive Final Exam
100
Grading Scale
1000 – 900 A
899 – 800 B
799 – 700 C
699 – 600 D
599-Below F
Total Points 1000
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.
Identify and explore an assigned contemporary topic in criminal justice
2.
List specific problems within the topic and suggest solutions.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
I recommend that you log-in at least once daily during the periods in which a squad meeting has been posted. In any case you should log in at least 3-4 days a week to be successful in this class. Logging in only once a week may result in you missing important announcements or changes. Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s would be suggested days, however, I suggest you check your email daily.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Date
Assignment
August 22 – August 26
Course Overview and Introduction: Complete Field Training Module. Instructions for course and tips for online learning.
PRE-TEST
August 27 – September 4
Homeland Security; read pages 267-289 in textbook; Read 3-11 in textbook. Unit One Discussion Board
September 5 – September 11
Homeland Security; view videos
Unit One Discussion Board
LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 5TH
September 12 – September 18
Police and Minorities. Chapter 4 in your textbook. read Justice on Trial.
September 19 – September 25
View racial profiling video and complete Unit 2 Discussion Board. Complete Unit 2 Quiz
September 26 – October 2
Unit Exam I. Covers material from Unit One and Unit Two
October 3 –October 9
The Drug War; read Chapter 16 in your textbook; view marijuana legalization video; read article against legalization of marijuana.
October 10 – October 16
Complete Unit Three Discussion Board and Unit Three Quiz
October 17 – October 23
Juvenile Waivers to Adult Court.
Read Chapters 12 and 14 in your textbook; View Cyntoia’s Story video
October 24 - October 30
Complete Unit Four Discussion Board and Unit Four Quiz
October 31 –November 6
Unit Exam II. Covers material from Units Three and Four
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH W
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
November 7 – November 13
Wrongful Convictions
Read Chapters 2, 5, and 6. Read article on Wrongful Conviction of Anthony Graves. Review Wrongful Convictions PowerPoint. Complete Unit 5 Discussion Board and Unit Five Quiz
November 14- November 20
Capital Punishment.
View videos on Death Row and Death Row Inmate’s last words. Review Death Row Facts webpage; complete Unit Six Discussion Board and Unit Six Quiz
November 21 – December4
Unit Exam III. Covers material from Units Five and Six
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY NOV 22 - 26
December 5 – December6
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November3, 2016.
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______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
x 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. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
Name of Chair/Coordinator:
Dr. Cherly Gary-Furdge
Office Location:
Corinth/ 3rd floor Suite 331 Office 339
940.498.6238
Cfurdge@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:
Dr. Debbie Huffman
Gainesville/ Career and Technical Bldg
940.668.3357
dhuffman@nctc.edu