CJSA 2334 360 - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUS

Introduction

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:
Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement
Course Prefix & Number: CJSA2334 Section Number:360 Semester/Year:SP18 
Semester Credit Hours: 3Lecture Hours:0 Lab Hours:0
 
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A series of lectures and class participation exercises presenting selected topics currently confronting cr
iminal justice personnel and the public they serve.
 
Course Prerequisite(s): None
 
Required Course Materials: No textbook needed. Readings are in the modules
 
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor: Lenn Carter
 
Campus/Office Location: 
No Office
Telephone Number:
940-390-7469
E-mail Address:
vcarter@nctc.edu
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
6-9
6-9
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
(From Academic Course Guide Manual/NCTC Catalog)
At the successful completion of this course the stu
dent will be able to:
1
Explore an assigned contemporary topic in criminal
justice.
2
List specific problems within the topic and suggest
solutions.
Course Competencies
1.
Discuss various contemporary topics in the field of
criminal justice.
GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded
Course Elements
Graded Course Elements
Percentage or
Point Values
1
Course Competency Pre-test
No points but
required
6
Module Pre-test
If you score an 80
 
 
 
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or higher on the
pre-test, you may
skip to the next
module
6
Module Post-Test
Must score 80 or
higher on all
module post-test to
pass the class. See
Module post-test
instructions.
1
Competency Project Assignment
Must score an 80
or higher on the
project to pass the
class
6
Practice Quizzes
Does not count as
a grade. Used as a
tool to test your
knowledge
Squad meeting discussion forms
(Part of the learning Communities)
No Points
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
Let’s get started
Please read all course information in the let’s get
started section
which includes the syllabus.
Course Competency Pre-
Tests
You must take the course competency pre-test. Once
the exam
is grade, you will have a face to face meeting, pho
ne
conference, or online conference with the instructo
r. This exam
will be graded within 24 hours after you take it.
Module 1
1.
Take Pre-test (required)
2.
Read leaning outcomes
3.
Read six articles
4.
Take practice quiz
5.
Take Post-test
Module 2
1.
Take Pre-test (required)
2.
Read learning outcomes
3.
Read seven articles
4.
Take practice quiz
5.
Take Post-test
Module 3
1.
Take Pre-test (required)
2.
Read learning outcomes
3.
Read three articles
4.
Take practice quiz
5.
Submit Project Draft 1
6.
Take Post-test
Module 4
1.
Take Pre-test (required)
2.
Read learning outcomes
3.
Read four (4) articles
4.
Take practice quiz
 
 
 
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5.
Submit Project Draft 2
6.
Take Post-test
Module 5
1.
Take Pre-test (required)
2.
Read learning outcomes
3.
Read seven articles
4.
Take practice quiz
5.
Submit Project Draft 3
6.
Take Post-test
Module 6
1.
Take Pre-test (required)
2.
Read learning outcomes
3.
Read five articles
4.
Take practice quiz
5.
Submit Project Draft 4
6.
Take Post-test
Module 7
Work on finalizing Paper/Project
Week 8
Submit Competency Project
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 unau
thorized unless the student is absent due to
illness or emergencies as determined by the instruc
tor. It is the student responsibility to provide
documentation as to the emergency for approval and
judgment 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 off
icial 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 examinat
ion missed due to absence unless they have
reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student wh
o 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 Registr
ar upon recommendation of the instructor
who feels the student has been justifiably absent o
r tardy a sufficient number of times to
preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persis
tent, unjustified absences from classes or
laboratories will be considered sufficient cause fo
r College officials to drop a student from the
rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
ATTENDANCE POLICY and Drop
This is an online class. Your attendance is documen
ted by the completion of assignments. It is
important that you log in regularly and stay on tas
k for this course.
If you feel you cannot
complete the course, it is your responsibility to d
rop
. If you do not complete the work
successfully and fail to drop this course, you will
receive an F.
 
 
 
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Dropping a course(s)
The last day to
drop
is February 22, 2018 with a W. If you feel you ne
ed to drop schedule an
appointment with
Sarah Morrow
, First Start IV Grant Coordinator, or Mallory Batt
s, Fast Start
IV Success Coach, to discuss your concerns. Sarah
can be reached at 940-668-7731 ext. 4957 or
email smorrow@nctc.edu. Mallory and be reached at 9
40-668-7731ext. 4965 or email
mbattas@nctc.edu
. After meeting with Sarah or Mallory, if you feel
you still need to drop, please
complete the necessary paperwork with the registrar
s’ office.
Again, the last day to withdraw from this course wi
th a “W” is February 22, 2018.
DISABILITY SERVICES
(Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) pro
vides 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 mig
ht include appropriate and reasonable
accommodations, or they may be in the form of perso
nal counseling, academic counseling,
career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselor
s work with students to encourage self-
advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors al
so provides resource information,
disability-related information, and adaptive techno
logy for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the in
stitution 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 Gainesvi
lle.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA
(For classes in the Core)________

Communication

Mathematics

Life and Physical Science

Language, Philosophy & Culture

Creative Arts

American History

Government/Political Science

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
(For classes in the Core)

Critical Thinking

Communication

Empirical and Quantitative

Teamwork

Personal Responsibility

Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
⌧
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but no
t in NCTC Core)



Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course



WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regul
ations found in the student handbook and
published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
 
 
 
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Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not lim
ited to cheating, plagiarism, academic
falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, ac
ademic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.
Faculty members may document and bring charges agai
nst a student who is engaged in or is
suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. Se
e Student Handbook, “Student Rights &
Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1)
First offense you will receive a written warning.
2)
Second offense you will be dropped from the course.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
Course Information
This course begins
January 16, 2018
and ends
March 9, 2018.
This course is designed as a self-
paced course. There are no weekly deadlines. Howe
ver, it is highly encouraged that you log in
at least four-five times a week to work on assignme
nts. To assist with being successful and
completing assignments in a timely manner, you can
follow the example below:

Syllabus File(s)

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