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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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CRIJ 1301
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Section Number:
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320
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Semester/Year:
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Summer 2020
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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:
Cole, G., Smith, C. & DeJong, C. (2016). Criminal Justice in America. (9th edition). Cengage Learning.
Warning: If you choose to use a different edition, you do so at your own risk. Using a different edition may affect your performance in this class. You will need a Cengage Mind-Tap Access Code for this Class. If you bought the book for this class from the bookstore, you should have your code. If you bought a used book, you will need to contact Cengage for the code.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Andrekus Dixon
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Campus/Office Location:
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TBA
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Telephone Number:
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940-565-4475
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E-mail Address:
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adixon@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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10am - 12pm (online)
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By appointment
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By appointment
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By appointment
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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 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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Point Values
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15
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Chapter videos @5 pts each
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75
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2
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Discussion Board Assignments @ 25 pts each
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50
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15
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Chapter Quizzes @ 10 pts each
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150
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5
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Exams @50 pts each
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250
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1
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Research Project
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100
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Total Points possible: 625
GRADING CRITERIA
562 - 625 A
500 - 561 B
437 - 499 C
375 - 436 D
374 and 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 Criminal Justice department prepares students for careers in every aspect of criminal justice, (police, courts and corrections), and for advanced degrees.
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)
ATTENDANCE FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE DEMONSTRATED BY YOUR COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENTS.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is August 6th, 2020.
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)
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
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. 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 you will receive a written warning
- Second offense you will be dropped from the course
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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 239, Office 234 (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 Career Technology Building
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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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