NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Correctional Systems and Practices
Course Prefix & Number:		CRIJ2313	Section Number:	310	Semester/Year:	SU1-19
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	0	Lab Hours:	0
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.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Required Course Materials: Corrections Today 4th edition ISBN:  9780357046982 Author: Siegal Publisher: Cengage with Mindtap.  You do need the Mindtap code for this class or you will not be able to complete some assignments.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Dr. Cherly Furdge
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth Campus Suite 239 Office 234
Telephone Number:	Office #940-498-6238  Cell #972-922-7978
E-mail Address:	cfurdge@nctc.edu (It’s best to email be through Canvas).

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
In the Office 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.	2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Online or by Phone	By appointments only	By appointments only
I will be checking and responding to emails on the weekend.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	Describe the organization and operation of correctional 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.

 

Assignments

# of Graded Course Assignments	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
7	Video Case Scenarios	10%
6	You Decide Video Assignments	10%
9	Quizzes	10%
4	Exams	20%
5	Discussion Forums	10%
1	Final Project	20%
1	Comprehensive Final Exam	20%

 

Grading Criteria

90-100 A

80-89-B

70-79-C

60-69-D

59 and Below F

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Chapter 1	The Correctional System
Chapter 2	Sentencing and the Correctional Process
Chapter 3	Community Corrections: Diversion and Probation
Chapter 4	Intermediate Sanctions
Chapter 5	Jails and House of Correction
Chapter 6	Prisons
Chapter 7	The Prison Experience: Males and Females
Chapter 8	Prisoners’ Rights
Chapter 9	Correctional Programs and Services
Chapter 10	Parole and Release to the Community
Chapter 11	Special Prison Populations
Chapter 12	Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate
Chapter 13	The Juvenile Offender

 

 

If you choose to not print the entire syllabus, it is vital that you at least print the class calendar.  The calendar will be your guide throughout this course.  It displays when each module will open and also due dates for all assignments. You will have one week to complete each module. There are some assignments with multiple due dates; therefore, the due date will not be seen in Canvas.  You must pay close attention to due dates in the syllabus and always go to the module to see assignments and other tools for the class.  DO NOT DEPEND ON THE TO-DO-LIST IN CANVAS.  ASSIGNMENTS WITH MULTIPLE DUE DATES WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE TO-DO-LIST.

 

Discussion Forums have different due dates.  Due to the forums having three different due dates, you will not see a date beside the assignment in the module nor are they displayed on the to-do-list. Please see discussion forum instructions for instructions about when the initial and response posts are due.   

 

Each module will be made available on Monday at 8:00 a.m. and will be disabled the following Sunday at 11:00 p.m., which means all assignments are required to be completed by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday. 

 

However, the due date for the Final Exam is different.  You will only one (1) day to complete the final exam. (July 11, 2019)  The final will be available July 11, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. and will shut off at 11:59 p.m. that night.

 

Let’s Get Started Module: June 10 at 8:00

 

This module will remain open but you must read course information, complete the orientation quiz, and introduce yourself to the class by June 16, 2019 by 11:00 p.m.

 

Week 1 Module 1-Available June 10 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off June 16 at 11:00 p.m.

1. Read Module 1 Instructions
2. Read Chapter 1 Learning Objectives
3. Read Chapter 1 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
4. Complete Chapter 1 Video Case
5. Complete Quiz 1 for Chapter 1
6. Read Chapter 2 Learning Objectives
7. Read Chapter 2 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
8. Complete Chapter 2 You Decide
9. Take Quiz 2 Chapter 2
10. Read Chapter 3 Learning Objectives
11. Read Chapter 3 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
12. Complete Chapter 3 Video Case
13. Participate in Discussion Forum 1
14. Take Exam 1-Chapters 1, 2, and 3

 

 

 

Week 2 Module 2 Available June 17 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off June 23 at 11:00 p.m.

1. Read Module 2 Instructions
2. Read Chapter 4 Learning Objectives
3. Read Chapter 4 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
4. Complete Chapter 4 You Decide
5. Take Quiz 3 Chapter 4
6. Read Chapter 5 Learning Objectives
7. Read Chapter 5 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
8. Complete Chapter 5 Video Case
9. Take Quiz 4 Chapter 5
10. Read Chapter 6 Learning Objectives
11. Read Chapter 6 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
12. Complete Chapter 6 You Decide
13. Participate in Discussion Forum 2
14. Take Exam 2-Chapter 4, 5, and 6

 

Week 3 Module 3-Available June 24 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off June 30 at 11:00 p.m.

1. Read Module 3 Instructions
2. Read Chapter 7 Learning Objectives
3. Read Chapter 7 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
4. Complete Chapter 7 Video Case
5. Take Quiz 5 Chapter 7
6. Read Chapter 8 Learning Objectives
7. Read Chapter 8 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
8. Complete Chapter 8 You Decide
9. Take Quiz 6 Chapter 8
10. Read Chapter 9 Learning Objectives
11. Read Chapter 9 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
12. Complete Chapter 9 Video Case
13. Participate in Discussion Forum 3
14. Take Exam 3-Chapter 7, 8, and 9

 

Week 4 Module 4-Available July 1 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off July 7 at 11:00 p.m.

1. Read Module 4 Instructions
2. Read Chapter 10 Learning Objectives
3. Read Chapter 10 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
4. Complete Chapter 10 You Decide
5. Take Quiz 7 Chapter 10
6. Read Chapter 11 Learning Objectives
7. Read Chapter 11 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
8. Complete Chapter 11 Video Case
9. Take Quiz 8 Chapter 11
10. Read Chapter 12 Learning Objectives
11. Read Chapter 12 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
12. Complete Chapter 12 You Decide
13. Participate in Discussion Forum 4
14. Take Exam 4-Chapter 10, 11, and 10

Week 5 Module 5- Available July 8 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off July 10 at 11:0 p.m.

1. Read Module 5 Instructions
2. Read Chapter 13 Learning Objectives
3. Read Chapter 13 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
4. Complete Chapter 13 Video Case
5. Take Quiz 9 Chapter 13
6. Participate in Discussion Forum 5
7. Submit Final Project

 

Module 6- Final Exam Available July 11^th from 7:00 until 11:59

1. Comprehensive Final Exam-Chapters 1-13

Note:  I do not accept late work.  Any assignments not completed by the due date will receive a 0.  Please pay attention to the dates above.

 

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 26, 2019.

“Attendance is taken by your participation in class”.

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.

         Critical Thinking

         Communication

         Empirical and Quantitative

         Teamwork

         Personal Responsibility

         Social Responsibility

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