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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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CRIJ
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2313
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310
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Semester/Year:
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SP 2nd
8 Wk
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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0
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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 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.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Ramona Washington
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Campus/Office Location:
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On-Line and By Appointment
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Telephone Number:
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469-248-7826
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E-mail Address:
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RWashington@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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By Appointment
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5:00 pm-6:00 pm by phone
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By Appointment
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5:00 pm-6:00 pm by phone
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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.
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Describe treatment and rehabilitative programs
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Differentiate between 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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Assignments
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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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7
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Video Case Scenarios
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10%
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6
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You Decide Video Assignments
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10%
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9
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Quizzes
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10%
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4
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Exams
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20%
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5
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Discussion Forums
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10%
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1
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Final Project
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20%
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1
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Comprehensive Final Exam
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20%
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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
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Chapter 1
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The Correctional System
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Chapter 2
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Sentencing and the Correctional Process
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Chapter 3
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Community Corrections: Diversion and Probation
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Chapter 4
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Intermediate Sanctions
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Chapter 5
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Jails and House of Corrections
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Chapter 6
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Prisons
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Chapter 7
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The Prison Experience: Males and Females
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Chapter 8
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Prisoners’ Rights
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Chapter 9
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Correctional Programs and Services
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Chapter 10
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Parole and Release to the Community
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Chapter 11
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Special Prison Populations
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Chapter 12
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Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate
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Chapter 13
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The Juvenile Offender
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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. (May 11, 2020) The final will be available on May 11, 2020, at 7:00 a.m. and will shut off at 11:00 p.m. that night.
Let’s Get Started Module: March 30 at 8:00 a.m.
This module will remain open but you must read course information, complete the orientation quiz, and introduce yourself to the class by April 5, 2020, by 11:00 p.m.
Week 1 Module 1-Available March 30 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off April 5 at 11:00 p.m.
- Read Module 1 Instructions
- Read Chapter 1 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 1 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 1 Video Case
- Complete Quiz 1 for Chapter 1
- Read Chapter 2 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 2 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 2 You Decide
- Take Quiz 2 Chapter 2
- Read Chapter 3 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 3 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 3 Video Case
- Participate in Discussion Forum 1
- Take Exam 1-Chapters 1, 2, and 3
Week 2 Module 2 Available April 6 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off April 12 at 11:00 p.m.
- Read Module 2 Instructions
- Read Chapter 4 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 4 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 4 You Decide
- Take Quiz 3 Chapter 4
- Read Chapter 5 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 5 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 5 Video Case
- Take Quiz 4 Chapter 5
- Read Chapter 6 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 6 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 6 You Decide
- Participate in Discussion Forum 2
- Take Exam 2-Chapter 4, 5, and 6
Week 3 Module 3-Available April 13 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off April 19 at 11:00 p.m.
- Read Module 3 Instructions
- Read Chapter 7 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 7 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 7 Video Case
- Take Quiz 5 Chapter 7
- Read Chapter 8 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 8 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 8 You Decide
- Take Quiz 6 Chapter 8
- Read Chapter 9 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 9 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 9 Video Case
- Participate in Discussion Forum 3
- Take Exam 3-Chapter 7, 8, and 9
Week 4 Module 4-April 20 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off April 26 at 11:00 p.m.
- Read Module 4 Instructions
- Read Chapter 10 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 10 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 10 You Decide
- Take Quiz 7 Chapter 10
- Read Chapter 11 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 11 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 11 Video Case
- Take Quiz 8 Chapter 11
- Read Chapter 12 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 12 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 12 You Decide
- Participate in Discussion Forum 4
- Take Exam 4-Chapter 10, 11, and 10
Week 5 Module 5- Available April 27 at 8:00 a.m. shuts off May 3 at 11:00 p.m.
- Read Module 5 Instructions
- Read Chapter 13 Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 13 along with the PowerPoint Lecture
- Complete Chapter 13 Video Case
- Take Quiz 9 Chapter 13
- Participate in Discussion Forum 5
Module 6 Week 6 Final Project May 4 -May 10
- Submit Final Project by May 10 at 11:00 p.m.
- Study for Final Exam
Module 7- Final Exam Available May 11 7:00a.m. Until 11:00 p.m.
- Comprehensive Final Exam-Chapters 1-13
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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.
Attendance will be taken by your completion of assignments
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's responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgment 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. The 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)
The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 24, 2020.
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 provide 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)
Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social ResponsibilityCOURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum 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-written warning
- Second Offense-Fail the class
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Division Chair:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Suite 239 Office 234 in Corinth
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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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#2100 Building Gainesville Campus Office #2106
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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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