Course Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

  Office Hours

I plan to be in my office during the times listed above. You may either call me, email me or come by the office to meet in person. You may wish to call ahead to ensure I will be in my office should you wish to stop by. You may also call to make an appointment . If you email me, you must use your NCTC email account. I will not respond to emails sent from your personal account. The Google phone number can be used if it is important to contact me during a time when I am away from my office. Please do not call if it is a general question. Use email or office number for these type of questions.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

Grading Scale

90-100-A

80-89-B

70-79-C

60-69-D

59-Below F

PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences that parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare student for transfer to a university.

DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Law Enforcement department prepares students for careers in every aspect of criminal justice, (police, courts and corrections), and for advanced degrees.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Describe the history and philosophy of the American criminal justice system.
2. Explain the nature and extent of crime in America.
3. Analyze the impact and consequences of crime.
4. Evaluate the development, concepts, and functions of law in the criminal justice system.
5. Describe the structure of contemporary federal, state, and local justice agencies and processes.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance will be taken by your completion of assignments

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)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4, 2019

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 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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

x         Critical Thinking

o         Communication

o         Empirical and Quantitative

o         Teamwork

x         Personal Responsibility

x         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