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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Correctional Systems and Practices
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ2313
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Section Number:
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310
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Semester/Year:
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Summer 2018
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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 is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current and future issues.
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Course Prerequisite(s): NONE
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Alarid, L. & Reichel, P. (2017). Corrections (3rd edition). ISBN-13: 978-0-13-454867-8.
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.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Andrekus Dixon
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth/ TBD
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Telephone Number:
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940-565-4475
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E-mail Address:
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adixon@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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9:00AM -11:00AM (Online) or (Phone)
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By Appointment
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By Appointment
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By Appointment
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By Appointment
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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 organization and operation of correctional systems and alternatives to institutionalization.
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Describe treatment and rehabilitative programs.
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Differentiate between the short-term incarceration and long-term institutional environments.
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Evaluate current and future correctional issues.
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Identify the Constitutional rights applicable to the correctional setting.
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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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4
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Exams
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(400) 100 points each
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4
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Quizzes
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(40) 10 points each
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2
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Discussion Forums
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(60) 30 points each
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1
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Course Project
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100 points
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Grading Scale 600
540 - 600 A
480 - 539 B
420 - 479 C
360 - 419 D
359 and below F
CANVAS TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Should you experience difficulties with CANVAS, please submit a ticket to tech support at http://nctcecampus.zendesk.com. Each student has a profile in Canvas which displays all activity. There is a visible log being kept with when you log in and what you are doing. It is very important that you work for a reliable computer to avoid technical issues with assessments.
Class Agreement Assignment
You are required to complete a class agreement assignment. Completing the quiz ensures that you have read the syllabus and fully understand everything that is required of you. Upon completing the quiz, you will receive 5 bonus points. However, if you send an email asking a question that is answered in your syllabus you will lose your 5 bonus points. Before sending an email asking a question, please read your syllabus. This will be the only bonus assignment for the class!!
Class Calendar
It is important that you log in at least 3-4 days a week to be successful in this class. Logging in only once a week may result in you missing important announcements or changes. Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s would be suggested days, however, I suggest you check your email daily.
NOTE:
All folders will be turned on at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and turned off at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday of each week.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Module #1
Week 1 June 4th 8:00 a.m.–June 10th 11:00 p.m.
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- Read welcome
- Read Course Information
- Read syllabus
- Print syllabus
- Complete class agreement (5 points)
- Introduce yourself
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Module #2
Week 2 June 11th @ 8:00 a.m.-June 17th@ 11:00 p.m.
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- Read Chapters 1, 2, and 3
- Review Power Point Presentation
- Watch video(s)
- Quiz #1, Chapters 1, 2, and 3
- Participate in discussion forum 1
- Complete Exam #1 (Chapters 1, 2, and 3)
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Module #3
Week 3 June 18th 8:00 a.m. –June 24th @ 11:00 p.m.
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- Read Chapters 4, 5, and 6
- Watch video(s)
- Review Power Point Presentation
- Quiz #2 (Chapters 4, 5, and 6)
- Complete Exam #2 (Chapters 4, 5, and 6)
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Module #4
Week 4 June 25th 8:00 a.m. – July 1st@ 11:00 p.m.
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- Read Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10
- Watch video(s)
- Review Power Point Presentation
- Quiz #3 (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10)
- Discussion Forum 2
- Complete Exam #3 (Chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10)
- Submit Project: Due by (July 1st @ 11:00AM)
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Module #5
Week 5 July 2nd 8:00 a.m.- July 5th @ 11:00 p.m.
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- Read Chapters 11, 12, and 13
- Watch video(s)
- Review Power Point Presentation
- Quiz 4 (Chapters 11, 12 and 13)
- Complete Exam #4 (Chapters 11, 12 and 13)
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is June 28th, 2018____.
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.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
x Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- First offense you will receive a written warning
- Second offense you will be dropped from the course
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus Suite 239 office 234
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238
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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 and Technical Center
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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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