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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Internship-Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Course Prefix & Number: CJSA2388
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: SU3-19
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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):
- Be in the last semester of the Criminal Justice AAS degree.
- 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: No textbook is required but you are required to do a book report. More information on page 4 of the syllabus.
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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 239 office 234
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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
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All documents
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Upfront Paperwork
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10
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Up to 3
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Monthly Journals
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10
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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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10
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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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Book Report
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15
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1
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Formal Evaluation
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20
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Grading Criteria
90-100 A
80-89-B
70-79-C
60-69-D
59 and Below F
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, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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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. If you cannot follow your scheduled plan of completion, please notify your supervisor and the instructor.
This is worked out between the student and the internship supervisor
Last day to withdraw from this course with a “W” July 17, 2019.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
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.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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 time Warning
- Dropped from class and receive an F for the course
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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 239 office 234
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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 Campus #2100 Building Office #2106
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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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