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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Introduction to Criminal Justice – Spring 2019
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ 1301
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Section Number:
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500
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Semester/Year:
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SP19
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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): 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 Course Materials:
Criminal Justice in America (9th ED.) by George F. Cole and Christopher E. Smith With MindTap, you must buy the code. WARNING – Failure to use this edition is at your own risk.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Gary Knight
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound
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Telephone Number:
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972-677-8890
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E-mail Address:
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geknight@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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10 am – 2 pm
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10 am – 2 pm
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INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY
I do not have an office on campus. I will be available before or after class, with specific ‘office hours’ Tuesday and Thursday from 10am – 2pm , online. You may contact me through the CANVAS email system or you may contact me by calling the number listed in this syllabus. However, the only time you should call is if you are attempting to access a quiz or an exam and you do not see it, or it will not open. All contact should be through the CANVAS email system. All emails will be answered within 24 hours. Emails received after 5pm on Fridays will be answered on Mondays. Under NO circumstances are you to email using your personal email to the instructor’s school email.
The instructor is not available on Saturdays or Sundays at all.
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
- Explain the nature (causes) 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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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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14
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Videos, Homework (You Decide, part 1 and 2), and Writing Reviews
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25%
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14
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Chapter Exams
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25%
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1
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Critical Thinking Project
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10%
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1
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Semester Project
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10%
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1
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Midterm Exam
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15%
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1
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Final Exam
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15%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Chapter Videos, You Decide Part 1, Writing Reviews
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Weekly
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25%
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Chapter Exams
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Weekly
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25%
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Critical Thinking Project
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April 30th, 2019
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10%
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Semester Project
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May 7th, 2019
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10%
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Midterm Exam
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March 13th, 2019
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15%
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Final Exam
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Finals Week
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15%
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GRADING CRITERIA
90%-100% A
80%-89% B
70%-79% C
60%-69% D
59% and below F
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered 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 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)
Successful completion of this course will require you to attend class. It is my belief that classroom discussions and interactions contribute to the learning experience. Therefore, classroom attendance is mandatory and will be monitored. Excessive absence may lead to a student being dropped from the course. Excessive absence is defined as missing 25% of the scheduled classes. (M/W classes = 8 absences). I will take roll every day. Students arriving late, or leaving early will be considered absent. As a final note on attendance, I will use attendance and class participation as the determining factor in cases of borderline final grades.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4th, 2019.
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)________
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 (For classes in the Core)
XX Critical Thinking
XX Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
XX Personal Responsibility
XX Social Responsibility
XX Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html
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 - failure on assignment written warning
- Second offense - fail the class
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Gary-Furdge
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Office Location:
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Suite 239 Office 234 Corinth Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238 or 972-922-7978
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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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#2100 Building Gainesville Campus Office @2106
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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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