NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Course prefix, number, and section number: CRIJ 1301 SEC 0381
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2024, Second 8 weeks
Semester start and end dates: March 18, 2024 to May 11, 2024
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous online
Class meeting location, days, and times: N/A
Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description: 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.
Course prerequisites: None
Required course materials: Criminal Justice in America 10th Edition With Mind Tap (Required)
Name of instructor: Diane Patterson
Office location: Online
E-mail address: dpatterson@nctc.edu
Office hours for students:
Tuesday: 7:00pm -8:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am- 10:00am
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
15 Chapter Quizzes 30%
5 Discussion Forums 15%
15 Fast Facts 30%
1 QEP Aspire to be Hired assignment 10%
1 Final Exam 15%
Extra Credit Assignment 5%
Final grade scale:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
59 and Below F
Late work policy: No assignments will be accepted late. You must read your syllabus to ensure you are submitting your assignments on time.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy: Cheating or collusion is prohibited. There are no group assignments in this course. Each student is responsible for their own assignment. If you make the decision to cheat and you are caught cheating, you may or could be dropped from the course and receive an F. Criminal Justice practitioners are held to a higher standard.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is taking by your participation in the discussion forums and completing assignments. Simply logging in does not constitute attendance.
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 22, 2024
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the history and philosophy of the American criminal justice system.
- Explain the nature 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 process.
Core Objectives:
Critical Thinking
Professional Communication
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Teresa Laman
Office location: Corinth Suite 170 Office Number 172
Telephone number: 940-498-6263
E-mail address: tlaman@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman
Office location: Gainesville CTE 2100 Building
Telephone number: 940-662-3357
E-mail address: dhuffman@nctc.edu