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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Criminal Justice Internship
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Course Prefix & Number: CJSA2388
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 0
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
· Completion of at least 12 additional hours of Criminal Justice courses with a 2.0 GPA; (can be waived by the Program Chair)
- Departmental consent to participate in the internship course;
- Secure an internship placement one week prior to the semester beginning;
- Completion of enrollment form and liability release (prior to beginning internship or no later than the first class day, whichever comes first).
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: NONE
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus suite 331 office 339
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Telephone Number:
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Office-940-498-6238 Cell-972-922-7978
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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All documents
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Upfront Paperwork
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10
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Several
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Monthly Journals
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20
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Several
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Monthly Time Sheets
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15
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2
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Visits to the Completion Center
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15
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1
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Term Paper
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20
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1
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Formal Evaluation
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20
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply the theory concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
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Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills
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Students will enhance their employment prospects as a result of this internship experience.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
You must complete 144 hours. It is vital that you keep a timesheet. Your supervisor must sign your timesheet. Students are encouraged to follow their plan of completion. I you cannot follow your schedule, you must notify your supervisor.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
This is worked out between you and your supervisor
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3, 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
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
x 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
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth 3rd Floor Suite 331 office 339
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238 or 972-922-7978
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Career Technology Building
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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Important Information
Monthly Journals
You should keep notes of your activities each day of your internship. At the end of each month, you will then compile your notes into a summary of your monthly activities. The summary should include a description of the duties, activities, and events of the week, as well as a summary of what you have learned over the course of the month. The summary should be at 3-5 pages typed, double-spaced pages, sixe 12 pt. font.
Once you begin your internship contact hours, monthly journals must be submitted no later than 11:00 p.m. the last day of the month by uploading them in a drop box in CANVAS. Some months will be shorter than others. For example: August and December.
The monthly journal should describe your internship experience for the month. If you did not have internship hours for a week, you should still note that in the journal and explain why you did not report to your assignment. Late journals will be penalized.
Monthly Time Sheets
A 3-credit internship requires 144 hours at your internship placement. All internship contact hours must be completed one week before final exam begins. Time sheets reflecting your contact hours at your internship should be completed daily, logging the number of hours worked, and submitted monthly. Each time sheet needs to be signed by your immediate supervisor or the internship coordinator at your agency. Once you begin your internship contact hours, monthly time sheets must be submitted via scanned and uploaded in the drop box in CANVAS. If you did not complete any internship hours the previous week, you still need to submit a time sheet the following Sunday reflecting zero hours (no supervisor signature required for this). Late time sheets will be penalized (see below).
Summary Term Paper
You will complete a term paper about your experiences in the internship program. The text of the term paper (excluding title page or references) should be 8-10 typed, double-spaced pages, in a 12 pt. font.
In the first section of the paper, you should summarize the activities and major events that you experienced while performing your internship. The second section should be a critique of the internship itself. Was it a good, marginal, or poor experience? How well did the agency where you interned meet your expectations? In this section, you should assess both your internship experience and the agency where you interned. In the final section, you should compare/contrast your educational knowledge with your field experience. How did the internship match what you learned in school and how did it vary from your academic understanding of the work and field? How well did your educational experience prepare you for field work? What was the most surprising about your field work experience? Did the internship experience confirm your career plans or change them and why? Your paper should include a cover/title page. You only need to include a reference page if you cite/refer to outside material in the text of your paper. The term paper should be submitted the Sunday before the first day of finals in CANVAS.
Formal Evaluation
Your supervisor or the agency’s internship coordinator will evaluate you at the end of your internship. We will provide a formal evaluation form to your supervisor for this purpose and will encourage your supervisor to meet with you regarding your performance during your internship. We will e-mail your supervisor the evaluation form, using the contact information you have provided on your enrollment form. Your supervisor will fax or email a copy of the completed evaluation to your supervisor. You should not handle this evaluation form at any time.
Meeting with the Completion Center
You must visit the completion center twice before completing the internship. The purpose of visiting the Completion Center is to discuss the following: 1. Resume, 2. Personal Statement, 3. Interview techniques, 4. Career Opportunities/Choices. When you submit your final paper, you must also submit a signed document from the Completion Center to verify your visits, an updated resume, and an updated personal statement.
Have a great experience!