INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

America's Court and the Criminal Justice System David W.  Neubauer 12^th edition (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.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

Grading Scale-900 Point Scale

810-900-A

720-809-B

630-719-C

540-629-D

539 and Below F

Note:  Because this is a point system, it maybe a little challenging to determine the progress of your grade.  However, to assist you with keeping up with your progress, a document is posted for you.  The document is entitled “How to determine as of now.”

You are on a point system. Please do not confuse this with percentages.  Use the sheet you are provided to help you calculate your grade as you go.  You cannot use this scale to determine your final grade until all of your assignments are completed.

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 Law Enforcement department prepares students for careers in every aspect of criminal justice, (police, courts and corrections), and for advanced degrees.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the semester, you will be able to:

1. Describe the American judicial systems (civil, criminal, and juvenile), their jurisdiction, development and structure.
2. Analyze the function and dynamics of the courtroom work group.
3. Identify judicial processes from pretrial to appeal.
4. Describe the significant Constitutional Amendments, doctrines, and other sources of law in the American judicial system.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance will be taken by your completion of assignments

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

x           Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

o           Teamwork

x          Personal Responsibility

x          Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

x          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