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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ1301
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Section Number:
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360
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Semester/Year:
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Fall/2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Describe the history and philosophy of the American criminal justice system; explain the nature and extent of crime in America; analyze the impact and consequences of crime; evaluate the development, concepts, and functions of law in the criminal justice system; describe the structure of contemporary federal, state, and local justice agencies and processes.
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Course Prerequisite(s): No
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Criminal Justice in America 9th edition with Mindtap Code. Publisher: Cengage Learning ISBN: 978-1-305-96606-2 (You must get the book and the code)
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INSTRUCTOR’s INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Lenn Carter
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Campus/Office Location:
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Office Hours By Appointment
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Telephone Number:
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940.390.7469
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E-mail Address:
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vcarter@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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By Appt
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By Appt
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By Appt
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By Appt
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe the history and philosophy of the American criminal justice system.
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Explain the nature and extent of crime in America.
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Analyze the impact and consequences of crime.
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Evaluate the development, concepts, and functions of law in the criminal justice system.
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Describe the structure of contemporary federal, state and local justice agencies and process.
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Course Competencies
- The student must be able to list and describe the 13 steps of the criminal justice decision making process at a 90% proficiency.
- The student must be able to demonstrate the ability to interpret the law in four-five case examples at a 90%.
- The student must have an understanding of the types of punishments associated with crimes by identifying punishments associated with crimes by identifying at the 80% accuracy the punishment.
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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PreTest
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7
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Exams
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700 (100 points each)
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6
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Video Case Scenarios
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90 (15 points each)
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5
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Discussion Forums
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50 (10 points each)
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1
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Research Portfolio
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110
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1
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Paper
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50
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1
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Comprehensive Final Exam
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20
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Grading Scale
1080-12000 A
960-1079 B
840-959 C
720-839 D
719-Below F
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Course Competency Pre-test
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Course Pre-test
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No Grade
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Module 1 ( LO 5 and Competency 1 Chapter 1)
LO 2 Chapter 2
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Review Learning Objectives for chapters 1 and 2
3. Read chapter 1 and 2
4. Read Chapter summary 1 and 2
5. Look at Visual Summary
6. Review Power Point Presentation
7. Participate in discussion forum 1
8. Complete Video Case 1 (Ch. 2)
9. Take Post-test
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Module 2 (LO 1 Chapter 4)
LO2 and Competency 3 Chapter 3
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Review Learning Objectives for chapter 3 and 4
3. Read Chapter 3 and 4
4. Read Chapter summary 3 and 4
5. Look at Visual Summary
6. Review Power Point Presentation
7. Participate in Discussion forum 2
8. Complete Video Case 2 (Ch. 4)
9. Take Post-test
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Module 3 (LO 4) Competency 2
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Review Learning Objectives for Chapters 5 and 6
3. Read chapter 5 and 6
4. Read Chapter summary 5 and 6
5. Look at Visual Summary
6. Review Power Point Presentation
7. Look at You decide part 1 for chapters 5 and 6 (optional-no grade)
8. Submit Research Portfolio
9. Take Post-test
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Module 4
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Review Learning Objectives for Chapters 7 and 8
3. Read chapter 7 and 8
4. Read Chapter summary 7 and 8
5. Look at Visual Summary
6. Review Power Point Presentation
7. Participate in Discussion Forum 3
8. Complete Video Case 3 (Ch. 7)
9. Complete Video Case 4 (Ch. 9) optional
10. Take Post-test
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Module 5 LO 3 and Competency 3
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Review Learning Objectives for Chapters 9 and 10
3. Read chapter 9 and 10
4. Read Chapter summary 9 and 10
5. Look at Visual Summary
6. Review Power Point Presentation
7. Participate in Discussion Forum 4
8. Complete Video Case 4 (Ch. 9)
9. What video case for Chapter 10 (no grade) (What you decided Part 1 Chapter 10 no grade)
10. Take Post-test
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Module 6
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Review Learning Objectives for Chapter 11
3. Read chapter 11
4. Read Chapter summary 11
5. Look at Visual Summary
6. Review Power Point Presentation
7. Participate in Discussion Forum 5
8. Complete Video Case 5 (Ch. 11)
9. Submit Paper-See instructions in the Syllabus
10. Take Post-test
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Module 7
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Review Learning Objectives for Chapters 13 and 15
3. Read chapter 13 and 15
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Read Chapter summary 13 and 15
6. Look at Visual Summary
7. Complete Video Case 6 (Ch. 15)
8. Take Post-test
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Comprehensive Final Exam
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgment by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Dropping a course(s)
The last day to drop is September 28, 2017. In order to drop the course, you must schedule an appointment with Sarah Marrow, First Start IV Grant Coordinator at 940-668-7731 ext. 4957 or schedule an appointment by emailing Sarah at smorrow@nctc.edu
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
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.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
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 offense you will receive a written warning.
- Second offense you will be dropped from the course.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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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 Campus Suite 239 office 234
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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 Career and Technical Center
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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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Course Information
This course begins August 28, 2017 and ends December 10, 2017.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Week 1
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August 28-September 3
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Let’s Get Start
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1. Competency Pre-Test
2. Course Pre-Test
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Week 2
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September 4-September 10
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Module 1
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 1 and 2
3. Read Chapter summary 1 and 2
4. Look at Visual Summary
5. Review Power Point Presentation
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Week 3
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September 11-September 17
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Module 1
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6. Participate in discussion forum 1
7. Complete Video Case 1 (Ch. 2)
8. Take Post-test
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Week 4
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September 18-September 25
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Module 2
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 3, and 4
3. Read Chapter summary 3 and 4
4. Look at Visual Summary
5. Review Power Point Presentation
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Week 5
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September 26-October 1
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Module 2
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6. Participate in Discussion forum 2
7. Complete Video Case 2 (Ch. 4)
8. Take Post-test
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Week 6
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October 2-October 8
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Module 3
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 5 and 6
3. Read Chapter summary 5 and 6
4. Look at Visual Summary
5. Review Power Point Presentation
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Week 7
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October 9-October 15
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Module 3
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6. Look at You decide part 1 for chapters 5 and 6 (optional-no grade)
7. Submit Research Portfolio
8. Take Post-test
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Week 8
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October 16-October 22
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Module 4
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 7 and 8
3. Read Chapter summary 7 and 8
4. Look at Visual Summary
5. Review Power Point Presentation
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Week 9
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October 23-October 29
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Module 4
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6. Participate in Discussion forum 3
7. Complete Video Case 3 (Ch. 7)
8. Take Post-test
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Week 6
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October 2-October 8
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Module 5
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 9 and 10
3. Read Chapter summary 9 and 10
4. Look at Visual Summary
5. Review Power Point Presentation
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Week 7
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October 9-October 15
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Module 5
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6. Participate in Discussion Forum 4
7. Complete Video Case 4 (Ch. 9)
8. Watch video case for Chapter 10 (no grade) (What you decided Part 1 Chapter 10 no grade)
9. Take Post-test
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Week 8
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October 16-October 22
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Module 6
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 11
3. Read Chapter summary 11
4. Look at Visual Summary
5. Review Power Point Presentation
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Week 9
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October 23-October 29
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Module 6
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6. Participate in Discussion Forum 5
7. Complete Video Case 5 (Ch. 11)
8. Take Post-test
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Week 10
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October 30-November 5
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Paper
Submission
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9. Submit Paper-See instructions in the Syllabus
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Week 11
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November 6-November 12
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Module 7
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 13 and 15
3. Review Power Point Presentation
4. Read Chapter summary 13 and 15
5. Look at Visual Summary
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Week 12
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November 13-November 22
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Module 7
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6. Complete Video Case 6 (Ch. 15)
7. Take Post-test
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Week 13
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Thanksgiving Break
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Week 14
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November 27-December 10
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Module 8
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1.Competency Post Test
2. COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
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Instructions for all Assignments
Competency Pre-Test and Post Test
The competency pre and post-test will be all essay questions. In order to be successful in the course, you must make the minimum score for the competency exam. The competency exam for this course will be divided into three parts. Part one has a minimum score of 80. Parts two and three have a minimum score of 90. If you pass the pre-tests with the minimum scores, you can choose to skip the modules and exceed to the competency post-test.
Module Pre and Post Test
You will have seven (7) pre and post-test. There is a pre and post exam in each module. The chapters associated with the exam are within the module. The exams will be multiple choice. You will have one opportunity to take the module pre-test and three opportunities to take the module post-test. In order to move to the next module, you must score at least an 80 or higher on the module post-test.
Discussion Forums 50 points (10 Points each) Discussion Forums
You are required to participate in a total of five (5) discussion forums. In order to receive credit for the discussion forum you must do the following: (1.) Post your response to the initial question(s), (2.) Respond to 2 of your classmates (3. Answer all parts to the initial post very detailed (4.) Response is on time and is thought provoking and not just “a general statement.” (5.) Make sure your initial post and response post are written in a scholarly manner. Do not respond by just saying I agree. Be sure to tell why and add supporting fact. ANYONE WHO POSTS THEIR INITIAL POSTS AND RESPONSE POSTS ON A SUNDAY WILL RECEIVE A 0. The rubric for the discussion forums is as follows:
Rubric for Discussion Forums
Requirement Points
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Post your response to the initial question (s)
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Minimum1 Maximum 2
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Respond to 2 of your classmates
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Minimum1 Maximum 2
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Answered all parts to the initial post very detailed.
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Minimum1 Maximum 2
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Responses are is thought provoking and not just “a general statement”
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Minimum1 Maximum 2
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Make sure your posts is written in a scholarly manner with at least one citation from the textbook
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Minimum1 Maximum 2
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