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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
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Course Prefix & Number: CRIJ1301
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Section Number: 100
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Semester: Spring 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: n/a
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes. 48 lecture hours.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Textbook: Criminal Justice in America, Eighth Edition, Cole, Smith and DeJong
Spiral notebook
Scantrons for testing
Computer access
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cliff J. Downey
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville / Room 2107 (Career and Technology Center)
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 668-3313
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E-mail Address:
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cdowney@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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1
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Writing/Research Project
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10
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6 combined
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Chapter Quizzes / Written Assignments
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20
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4
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Regular Exams
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40
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1
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Final Exam
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30
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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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1. Describe the history and philosophy of the American Criminal Justice System.
2. Evaluate the development, concept, and functions of law in the criminal justice system.
3. Explain the nature and extent of crime in America.
4. Describe the structure of contemporary federal, state, and local justice agencies and processes..
5. Analyze the impact and consequences of crime.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is required and as such will be monitored. Excessive absences will be grounds for dismissal from the course. Excessive absences will be determined in the following manner;
MWF classes – 12 absences
TR classes – 8 absences
Night classes – 4 absences
If a student is not present when class attendance is taken the student will be considered absent.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week 1- Review syllabus & begin chapter 1
Week 2- Complete Chapter 1
Week 3- Chapter 2
Week 4 Chapter 3
Week 5- Exam 1, Chapters 1-3
Week 5 - Chapter 4
Week 6 - Chapter 4
Week 7 - chapter 5
Week 7- Chapter 6
Week 8 - chapter 6
Course Project Due Week 8
Week 8 – Exam 2, Chapters 4-6
Week 9 – Chapter 7
Week 10 - chapter 7
Week 11 - Chapter 8
Week 12 - Chapter 8
Week 12, Exam 3, Chapters 9 & 10
Week 13 - Chapter 9
Week 14 - Chapter 10
Week 15- Chapter 12
Week 15, Exam 4, Chapters 9, 10 & 12
Week 16 Final Exam,
Note: The “Tentative Schedule” is a guideline and is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
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
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
x 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. 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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Suite 331, Office 339 Corinth Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238
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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, Room 2107
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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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