CRIJ 1301 0340 - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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Course Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice

 

Course Prefix & Number: CRIJ 1301

Section Number:  340

Semester: FA 2021 16WK

 

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 justicesystem, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime, criminal law, and the justice agenciesand processes.                                  

 

Course Prerequisite(s):  None

 

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

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

Warning: If you choose to use a different edition, you do so at your own risk. Using a differentedition 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 beyour guide throughout this course. It displays when each module will open and due dates for all assignments. You willhave 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 allassignments 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 datebeside the assignment in the module. Please see discussion forum instructions for instructions about when the initial postand 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 willbe available Monday, December 5th, 2021 at 8:00 am and will close on Wednesday, December 7th, 2021 at 11:00pm.

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

Week 1- August 23rd –August 29th  

      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 August 29th, 2021 by 11:00 p.m.

Week 1- August 23rd –August 29th

  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- August 30th –September 5th   

  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- September 6th  –September 12th    

  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- September 13th  – September 19th    

  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- September 20th  – September 26th

  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- September 27th – October 3rd

  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- October 4th – October 10th  

  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 October 11th – October 17th  

  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 October 18th – October 24st  

  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 10 October 25th – October 31st  

  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 31st  

Week 11 November 1st – November 7th   

  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 12 November 8th – November 14th

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

Week 13 November 15th – November 21st   

  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)

Week 14 November 22nd – November 24th  

Paper Due by 11:00 p.m. on the 24th

Week 15 November 29th – December 5th

  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 December 5th – December 7th   

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

The final exam will be available from 8:00 a.m. on December 5th and will shut off at 11:00 p.m. December 7th.  

********Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is September 6th, 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______________________________ 

        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

        Critical Thinking

        Communication 

        Empirical and Quantitative

        Teamwork 

        Personal Responsibility 

        Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

        Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

        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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