NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement
Course Prefix & Number:		CJSA2334	Section Number:	360	Semester/Year:	S19
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	0	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
Textbook: Criminal Justice Policy.Stacy L. Mallicoat/Christine L. Gardiner (Available in NCTC Bookstore or can be purchased online) Readings will be assigned by instructor.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Velton Lenn Carter
Contact Information	Contact me using your NCTC email.  I will schedule an online session via email, telephone or within the module on the following days and hours M, W, TH between 6p and 9p.
Telephone#	CONTACT ME VIA YOUR CANVAS EMAIL
E-mail Address:	vcarter@nctc.edu

 

Instructor Availability for Individual Conferencing via Email, Phone, or In Module

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6p-9p		6p-9p	6p-9p

 

 

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

At the successful completion of this course the student 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 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, phone conference, or online conference with the instructor.  This exam will be graded within 24 hours after you take it.
Module 1	1.      Take Pre-test (required) 2.      Read leaning outcomes 3.      Reading Assignment 4.      Take practice quiz 5.      Take Post-test
Module 2	1.      Take Pre-test (required) 2.      Read learning outcomes 3.      Reading Assignment 4.      Take practice quiz 5.      Take Post-test
Module 3	1.      Take Pre-test (required) 2.      Read learning outcomes 3.      Reading Assignment 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.      Reading Assignment 4.      Take practice quiz 5.      Submit Project Draft 2 6.      Take Post-test
Module 5	1.      Take Pre-test (required) 2.      Read learning outcomes 3.      Reading Assignment 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.      Reading Assignment 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 and Drop

This is an online class. Your attendance is documented by the completion of assignments. It is important that you log in regularly and stay on task for this course.  If you feel you cannot complete the course, it is your responsibility to drop.  If you do not complete the work successfully and fail to drop this course, you will receive an F.

 Dropping a course(s)

 

The last day to dropis February 21, 2019 with a W.  If you feel you need to drop schedule an appointment with Sarah Morrow, First Start IV Grant Coordinator, or Mallory Batts, 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 940-668-7731ext. 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 registrars’ office.

Again, the last day to withdraw from this course with a “W” is February 21, 2019.

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.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________   

 

o         Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

o         American History

 

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

o            Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

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

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

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 offense you will receive a written warning.
• Second offense you will be dropped from the course.

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Cherly Furdge
Office Location:	Corinth Campus Suite 239 Office 234
Telephone Number:	940-498-6238
E-mail Address:	cfurdge@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Debbie Huffman
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus Career and Technical Education Center
Telephone Number:	940-668-3357
E-mail Address:	dhuffman@nctc.edu

 

Course Information

This course begins January 22, 2019 and ends March 21, 2019. This course is designed as a self-paced course.  There are no weekly deadlines.  However, it is highly encouraged that you log in at least four-five times a week to work on assignments.  To assist with being successful and completing assignments in a timely manner, you can follow the example below: