CRIJ 1301 0340 - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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Spring 2021 Syllabus

Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice

Course Prefix & Number: CRIJ 1301

Section Number:  340

Semester: SP2021 16 WK

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 0

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 the justice agencies and processes.                                             

Course Prerequisite(s):  None

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Criminal Justice in America 9th Edition Author George F. Cole and Christopher E. Smith with MindTap (required).

 

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 must get the code.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Ramona Washington

Campus/Office Location:

On-Line & By Appt.

Telephone Number:

469-248-7826

E-mail Address:

rwashington@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

By Appointment

5:00 pm-6:00 pm by phone

By Appointment

5:00 pm-6:00 pm by phone

By appointment

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

5

Exams

15%

8

Quizzes

5%

12

Discussion Forums

10%

6

Video Case Scenarios

5%

1

Research Portfolio

15%

1

Mid-Term

15%

1

Final Exam

15%

 

Grading  Scale

90-100-A

80-89-B

70-79-C

60-69-D

59-Below F

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

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

 

Your attendance is taking by the completion of assignments

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

*****Class Calendar****

If you choose not to print the entire syllabus, it is vital that you at least print the class calendar. The calendar will be your guide throughout this course. It displays when each module will open and due dates for all assignments. You will have one week to complete each module.

Do not use the to-do-list!!! You must go directly to the modules to see all assignments.

 

Each module will open on Monday at 8:00 a.m. and will close the following Sunday at 11:00 p.m., which means all assignments will need to be completed by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday.

 

Discussion Forums have different due dates. Due to the forums having three different due dates, you will not see a date beside the assignment in the module. Please see discussion forum instructions for instructions about when the initial post and response posts are due.

 

The due date for the Final Exam is different. You will only have three (3) days to complete the final exam.  The final will be available Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at 8:00 am and will close on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at 11:00 pm.

 

  You will need the book and the MindTap code to complete some of the assignments.  

 

Week 1- January 19th –January 24th

      1. Read course information
      2. Read the syllabus
      3. Complete the orientation quiz
      4. Introduce yourself
      5. Read study tips and time management documents

 

* This module will remain open but you must read the course information, complete the orientation quiz, and introduce yourself to the class by Jan. 24th, 2021 by 11:00 p.m.

 

Week 1- January 19th –January 24th

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 1 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 1 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  4. Complete You Decide Video assignment 1
  5. Take quiz 1 (Chapter 1)

 

Week 2- January 25th –January 31st 

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 2 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 2 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  4. Complete Video Case Scenario 1
  5. Participate in Discussion Forum 1
  6. Take Exam 1 (Chapters 1 and 2)

 

Week 3- February 1st  –February 7th  

  1. Read Chapter 3 Summary
  2. Read Chapter 3 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  3. Complete You Decide assignment 2
  4. Participate in Discussion Forum 2
  5. Take Quiz 2 (Chapter 3)

 

Week 4- February 8th  – February 14th  

  1. Read Chapter 4 Summary
  2. Read Chapter 4 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  3. Complete Video Case Scenario 2
  4. Participate in Discussion 3
  5. Take Exam 2 (Chapter 3 and 4)

 

Week 5- February 15th  – February 21st

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 5 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 5 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  4. Complete You Decide Video Assignment 3
  5. Participate in Discussion Forum 4
  6. Take Quiz 3 (Chapter 5)

Week 6- February 22nd – February 28th

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 6 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 6 along with the Power Point presentation
  4. Complete Video Case Scenario 3
  5. Participate in Discussion 5
  6. Take Exam 3 (Chapter 5 and 6)

 

Week 7- March 1st – March 7th

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 7 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 7 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  4. Complete You Decide Video Assignment 4
  5. Participate in Discussion 6
  6. Take Quiz 4 (Chapter 7)

 

Week 8 March 8th – March 14th

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 8 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 8 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  4. Take Mid-Term (Chapters 1-8)

 

Week 9 March 15th – March 21st

            *NO CLASS****Spring Break**

 

 

Week 10 March 22nd – March 28th

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 9 Summary
  3. Read chapter 9 along with Power Point presentation
  4. Complete Video Case Scenario 4
  5. Participate in Discussion 7
  6. Take Quiz 5 (Chapter 9)

 

Week 11 March 29th – April 4th

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 10 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 10 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  4. Complete You Decide Assignment 5
  5. Participate in Discussion Forum 8
  6. Take Exam 4 (Chapters 9 and 10)
  7. Portfolio Project Due at 11:00pm on the 4th

 

Week 12 April 5th – April 11th

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 11 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 11 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  4. Complete Video Case Scenario 5
  5. Participate in Discussion 9
  6. Take Quiz 6 (Chapter 11)

 

Week 13 April 12th – April 18th

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 13 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 13 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  1. Participate in Discussion 10
  2. Take Exam 5 (Chapters 11 and 13)

 

Week 14 April 19th – April 25th

  1. Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 14 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 14 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  4. Complete Video Case Scenario 6
  5. Participate in Discussion 11
  6. Take Quiz 7 (Chapter 14)
  7. Paper Due by 11:00 p.m. on the 25th.

 

Week 15 April 26th – May 2nd

  1.           Read Learning Objectives
  2. Read Chapter 15 Summary
  3. Read Chapter 15 along with the PowerPoint presentation
  4. Complete You Decide Assignment 6
  5. Participate in Discussion 12
  6. Take quiz 8 (Chapter 15)

 

Week 16 May 3rd – May 5th 

  1. Take Final Exam Chapters 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15

 

The final exam will be available from 8:00 a.m. on May 3rd and will shut off at 11:00 p.m. May 5th. 

 

 

********Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5th, 2021.**********

 

 

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

 

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

          Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

o           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

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Cherly Furdge

Office Location:

Corinth 3rd Floor Suite 331 office 339

Telephone Number:

940-498-6238 or 972-922-7978

E-mail Address:

cfurdge@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville Career Technology Building

Telephone Number:

940-668-3357

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu

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