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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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361
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Semester/Year:
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FA18
2nd
8 weeks
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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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Ramona Washington
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online & By appointment
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Telephone Number:
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469-248-7826
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E-mail Address:
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rwashington@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 appointment
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5:00 pm-6:00 pm by phone
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By Appointment
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5:00 pm-6:00 pm by phone
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By Appointment
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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
1. The student must be able to list and describe the 13 steps of the criminal justice decision making process.
2. The student must be able to demonstrate the ability to interpret the law in four-five case examples.
3. The student must have an understanding of the types of punishments associated with crimes by identifying punishments associated with crimes by identifying.
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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Course Competency Pre-test (Required)
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No Points
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1
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Pre-test
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If you score an 80 or higher on the pre-test, you may skip to the next module
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7
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Post-test
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Must score 80 or higher on all module post-test to pass the class. See Module post-test instructions.
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7
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Video Case Scenarios
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No Grade-Used as study tool
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5
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Learning Communities
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No Points
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1
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Competency Project Assignment
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Must score and 80 or higher on project
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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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. Read chapter 1 and 2
3. Read Visual Summary
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Complete Video Case 1
6. 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. Read chapter 3, and 4
3. Read Visual Summary
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Complete Video Case 2
6. Project Assignment 1
7. Take post test
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Module 3 (LO 4) Competency 2
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 5 and 6
3. Read Visual Summary
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 2
6. Take post test
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Module 4
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 7 and 8
3. Read Visual Summary
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Complete Video Case 3
6. Take post test
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Module 5 LO 3 and Competency 3
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 9 and 10
3. Read Visual Summary
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Complete Video Case 5
6. Complete Video Case 6
7. Project Assignment Part 3
8. Take post test
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Module 6
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 11
3. Read Visual Summary
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Complete Video Case 7
6. Project Assignment Part 4
7. Take post test
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Module 7
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 13 and 15
3. Read Visual Summary
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Video Case 8
6. Take post test
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Module 8
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1. Competency Final Project due by Noon on the 13th
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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 judgement 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)
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The last day to drop is November 21, 2018 with a W. If you feel you need to drop schedule an appointment with or Chester Brown, Fast Start IV Success Coach, to discuss your concerns. Chester and be reached at 940-668-7731ext. 4912 or email cbrown@ntctc.edu. After meeting with Chester, if you feel you still need to drop, please complete the necessary paperwork with the registrars’ office.
Again, the last day to withdraw from this course with a “W” is November 21, 2018.
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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
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
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:
1) First offense you will receive a written warning.
2) 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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