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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Correctional Systems and Practices – Fall 2018
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ 2313
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Section Number:
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400
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Semester/Year:
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181S
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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. 48 lecture hours
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Corrections (3rd ed.).
Alarid, L. F., & Reichel, P. L. (Pearson)
Warning: Failure to use the required textbook is at your own risk.
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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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972-677-8890
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E-mail Address:
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geknight@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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10am – 12 pm
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10 am – 12 pm
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INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY
I do not have an office on campus. I will be available before or after class, with specific ‘office hours’ Tuesday and Thursday from 10am – 12pm (Noon), online. You may contact me through the CANVAS email system or you may contact me by calling the number listed in this syllabus. However, the only time you should call is if you are attempting to access a quiz or an exam and you do not see it, or it will not open. All contact should be through the CANVAS email system. All emails will be answered within 24 hours. Emails received after 5pm on Fridays will be answered on Mondays. Under NO circumstances are you to email using your personal email to the instructor’s school email.
The instructor is not available on Saturdays or Sundays at all.
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 corrections systems and alternatives to institutionalization.
- Describe treatment and rehabilitative programs.
- Differentiate between the short-term incarceration and long-term institutional environments.
- Evaluate current and future correctional issues.
- Identify the Constitutional rights applicable to the correctional setting.
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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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25%
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1
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Midterm Exam
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25%
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1
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Semester Project – Presentation
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25%
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1
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Final Exam
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25%
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GRADING CRITERIA
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
59 and below F
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Weekly assessment quizzes
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Weekly
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10 Questions 1 point/question
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Midterm Exam
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October 8th, 2018
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50 Questions 2 points/question
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Paper Section of Project
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November 5th, 2018
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Minimum 3 page, APA format
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Presentation
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November 12th, 2018
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3-5 Minute presentation of paper conclusions.
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Final Exam
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Finals Week
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50 Questions 2 points/question
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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 November 8th, 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
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o 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. . http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html
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:
- Failure on the assignment.
- Dropped from class.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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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 239, Office 234 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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