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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 2021, 2nd 8 Weeks
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ 1301
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Section Number:
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0341
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Semester/Year:
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SP21
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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), V2.0. You must purchase the MindTap access code. You do not have to have the paper copy of the book as the textbook is included digitally with the MindTap access. WARNING – If you choose to purchase a book or rent a book, failure to use this edition is at your own risk. BEFORE PURCHASING BOOK OR ACCESS, VIEW THE REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE FROM CENGAGE-MINDTAP:
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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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Telephone Number:
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972-677-8890 – Google Voice Mail
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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 – 12 PM
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10 AM – 12 PM
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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
- 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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Midterm Exam
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20%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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14 Chapter Videos, You Decide Part 1 and 2, and Writing Reviews. These will be completed through MindTap)
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2 Chapters per Week
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25%
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14 Chapter Exams. These will be completed through MindTap)
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2 Chapters per Week
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25%
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Midterm Exam, 50 multiple choice questions, 60min. This exam will be in Canvas. Covers Ch. 1-6.
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April 7th – April 9th
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20%
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Critical Thinking Project
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April 23rd, 2021
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10%
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Final Exam, 100 multiple choice questions. You have 110 minutes. This exam will be in Canvas. Ch. 7-12, 14, 15.
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Finals Week
May 10th – 12th, 2021
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20%
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GRADING CRITERIA
90%-100% A
80%-89% B
70%-79% C
60%-69% D
59% and below F
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 26th, 2021.
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NOTE: This is a ‘tentative’ schedule and can be altered by the instructor as needed. You will be notified of any changes in advance.
Week 1. March 22 – March 28
Read Chapter 1, The Criminal Justice System
Read Chapter 2, Crime and Crime Causation
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework, Writing Review #1, and exams Chapters 1 and 2 due by March 28 by, 11:59 pm
Week 2. March 29 – April 4
Read Chapter 3, Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law
Read Chapter 4, Police
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework, Writing Review #2, and exams Chapters 3 and 4 due by April 4 by, 11:59 pm
Week 3. April 5 – April 11
Read Chapter 5, Policing: Contemporary Issues and Challenges
Read Chapter 6, Police and Law
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework, Exams Chapters 5 and 6 due April 11 by, 11:59 pm
Midterm exam, chapters 1-6, April 7th, – April 9th, by 11:59 pm.
Week 4. April 12 – April 18
Read Chapter 7, Courts and Adjudication
Read Chapter 8, Pre-trial Procedures, Plea Bargaining and the Criminal Trial
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework, Writing Review #3, and Exams Chapters 7 and 8 due April 18 by, 11:59 pm
Week 5. April 19 – April 25
Read Chapter 9, Punishment and Sentencing
Read Chapter 10, Corrections
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework, Writing Review #4, and Exams Chapters 9 and 10 due April 25 by, 11:59 pm
Semester Critical Thinking Project Due No Later Than April 23rd, 11:59 pm
Week 6. April 26th – May 2
Read Chapter 11, Incarceration and Prison Society
Read Chapter 12, Probation and Intermediate Sanctions
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework, and Exams Chapters 11 and 12 due May 2 by, 11:59 pm
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 26th, 2021
Week 7. May 3 – May 9
Read Chapter 14, Technology and Criminal Justice
Read Chapter 15, Juvenile Justice
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Homework, Writing Review #5, and Exams Chapters 14 – 15 due by May 9 by, 11:59 pm
Week 8. May 10 – May 15
Finals Week
Final Exam opens May 10 at 8 am and closes May 12 at 11:59 pm.
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.
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