Criminal Justice Internship

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  3. 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