NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Criminal Justice Internship
Course prefix, number, and section number: CJSA2388 sec. 400
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2023
Semester start and end dates: January 17, 2023-May 12, 2023
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid):
Class meeting location, days, and times: TBA
Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A
Semester credit hours: 3 (But must complete 144 internship hours with an agency)
Course description: 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. 144 practicum hours.
Course prerequisites: N/A
Required course materials: See Course
Name of instructor: Dr. Cherly Furdge
Office location: Online
Telephone number: 972-922-7978
E-mail address: cfurdge@nctc.edu
Office hours for students:
Monday-11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday-2:00 p.m.-4:00p.m.
Friday-By Appointment Only
Saturday 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Should these offices hours need to be adjusted, you will be notified a head of time and given an alternative time.
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE Assignments
Final Grading Scale
List of graded assignments:
Upfront Paper work 20%
Weekly Journals 25%
2 Visits to the completion Center 10%
Final Paper 20%
Final Evaluation 25%
144 hours and all assignments must be completed the pass this class. Your grade will be A or F
Late work policy: N/A
SEE CANVAS FOR THE TIME SHEET/LOG, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy: Cheating or collusion is prohibited. There are no group assignments in this course. Each student is responsible for their own assignment. In the event you are caught cheating, the first time, you will receive a warning and a zero for the assignment. Should you get caught cheating again, you will be dropped from the course and receive an F.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is taking by your participation at your weekly work log.
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 3, 2023
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- 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.
- Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Use appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Core Objectives: Teamwork
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Mrs. Teresa Laman
Office location: Corinth Campus Suite 170 Office 173
Telephone number: 940-498-6263
E-mail address: Tlaman@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman
Office location: CTC Building Gainesville
Telephone number:940-668-3357
E-mail address: dhuffman@nctc.edu