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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Correctional Systems and Practices
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Course Prefix & Number: CRIJ 2313
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; instructional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Corrections—The Justice Series (2nd ed.). Alarid, L. F., & Reichel, P. L. (2016), Boston: Pearson.
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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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Corinth
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Telephone Number:
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214-642-6218
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E-mail Address:
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geknight@nctc.edu
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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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Assessment Quizzes
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40%
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1
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Midterm
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20%
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1
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Semester Project
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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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Grading Scale
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
59 and below F
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices
1. Describe the organization and operation of corrections systems and alternatives to institutionalization.
2. Describe treatment and rehabilitative programs.
3. Differentiate between the short-term incarceration and long-term institutional environments.
4. Evaluate current and future correctional issues.
5. Identify the Constitutional rights applicable to the correctional setting.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Successful completion of this course will require you to attend class. It is my belief that classroom discussions and interactions contribute to the learning experience. Therefore, classroom attendance is mandatory and will be monitored. To discourage absences, for every class session missed after 3, one percentage point will be deducted from the student's final course average (e.g., an 80% average becomes 78% with a total of 5 absences). Excessive absence may lead to a student being dropped from the course. Excessive absence is defined as missing 25% of the scheduled classes. (MWF classes = 12 absences). I will take roll every day. As a final note on attendance, I will use attendance and class participation as the determining factor in cases of borderline final grades.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Warning: Failure to use the required textbook is at your own risk.
This course will require classroom discussion and comment. Some discussions will involve contentious issues. Healthy and robust debates are encouraged. Rude comments, insults, or demeaning behavior will not be tolerated.
No tobacco products, or E-cigarettes will be allowed in the classroom. Electronic devices such as IPODs, cell phones, headphones or computers are to be turned off. Recording devices and computer use may be used with instructor approval.
Activities such as eating, sleeping, talking, use of profanity or other disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who fail to comply with behavioral requirements will be removed from the class. Should a student be ejected on more than one occasion, that student may be dropped from the course.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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, August 22-26
Read Chapter 1: An Evidenced-Based Approach to Corrections
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 1
Week 2, August 29- September 2
Read Chapter 2: Why Do We Punish?
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 2
Week 3, September 5-9
September 5, Labor Day, no class
Read Chapter 3: Correctional Practices from Ancient to Contemporary Times
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 3
Week 4, September 12-16
Read Chapter 4: Sentencing
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 4
Week 5, September 19-23
Read Chapter 5: Probation and Community Supervision
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 5
Week 6, September 26 – September 30
Read Chapter 6: Jails and Pretrial Release
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 6
Week 7, October 3-7
Read Chapter 7: Managing Prisons and Prisoners
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Mid-term Exam
Week 8, October 10-14
Read Chapter 8: Prison Life
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 8
Week 9, October 17-21
Read Chapter 9: Special Correctional Populations
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 9
Week 10, October 24-28
Read Chapter 10: Reentry Programs and Parole
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 10
Week 11, October 31 – November 4
Read Chapter 11: Legal Issues in Corrections
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 11
Week 12, November 7-11
Read Chapter 12: Capital Punishment
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 12
Semester Project Due November 11th
Week 13, November 14-18
Read Chapter 13: Juvenile Corrections
Review Power Point lecture/Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 13
Week 14, November 21-25
Read Chapter 14: Revisiting Evidence-Based Practices and What Works
November 24-26, Thanksgiving Holiday, no class
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Assessment Quiz Chapter 14
Week 15, November 28 – December 2
Review of Course, Prepare for Final
Review Power Point lecture/ Class Discussion
Week 16, December 5-8
Comprehensive Final
Term Ends December 9th
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3rd, 2016.
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
XX Critical Thinking
XX Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
XX Personal Responsibility
XX Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
XX 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
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Gary-Furdge
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Office Location:
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Suite 331 Office 339 Corinth Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238 or 972-922-7978
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Career Technology Building
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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