Course Syllabus
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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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340
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 19
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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): No
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Required Course Materials: Corrections third edition by Alarid and Reichel 978-0134548678
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INSTRUCTOR’s INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cliff J. Downey
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville/ Room 2107
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3313
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E-mail Address:
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cdowney@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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| 9:00 am - 9:30 am & 12:30 pm - 3 pm |
noon - 3 pm |
9:00 am - 9:30 am and 12:30 pm - 3 pm |
noon - 3 pm |
9 am - noon by appointment
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide 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. Chapters 1 and 2
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Describe treatment and rehabilitative programs. Chapters 7-10
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Differentiate between the short-term incarceration and long-term institutional environments Chapters 4-6
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Evaluate current and future correctional issues. Chapter 3
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Identify the Constitutional rights applicable to the correctional setting. Chapter 11
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Course Competency
- Create a treatment plan for offenders.
- Effectively communicate the difference between long term incarceration and short term incarceration.
- Demonstrate the ability to explain the constitutional rights of offenders.
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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Quizzes
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15%
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7
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Module Exams
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15%
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Course writing assignments |
20%
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1
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Course Project
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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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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Let’s get started
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Please read all course information in the let’s get started section which includes the syllabus.
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Course Competency Pre-test
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You must take the course competency pre-test. Once the exam is grade, you will have a face to face meeting, phone conference, or online conference with the instructor. This exam will be graded within 24 hours after you take it.
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Module 1
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 1 and 2
3. Read Chapter Summaries
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Watch Introductory Video-America’s Prison
6. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 2
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 3 and 4
3. Read Chapter Summaries
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 1
6. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 3
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 5 and 6
3. Read Chapter Summary
4. Review Power Point Presentation
7. Project Assignment Part 2
5. Take post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 4
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 7 and 8
3. Read Chapter Summaries
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 5
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 9 and 10
3. Read Chapter Summaries
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 3
6. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 6
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 11 and 12
3. Read Chapter Summaries
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Watch Video-Capital Punishment
6. Project Assignment Part 4
7. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 7
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 13 and 14
3. Read Visual Summary
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Watch Video-Juveniles in Prison
6. Finish up project
7. Take Post test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 8
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Submit Course Competency Parts 1-5
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
This is an online class. Your attendance is documented by the completion of assignments. It is important that you log in regularly and stay on task for this course. If you feel you cannot complete the course, it is your responsibility to drop. If you do not complete the work successfully and fail to drop this course, you will receive an F.
Dropping a course(s)
The last day to drop is November 23, 2017. In order to drop the course, you must schedule an appointment with Sarah Marrow, First Start IV Grant Coordinator at 940-668-7731 ext. 4957 or schedule an appointment by emailing Sarah at smorrow@nctc.edu
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)________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
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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