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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 2313
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Section Number:
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0400
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Semester/Year:
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Fall/2021
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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 organizations 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 Course Materials:
Corrections Today, (4th ED.) by Larry Siegel and Clemens Bartollas (With MindTap). You must purchase the MindTap access code. This can be done by purchasing the book and the access code from the bookstore, OR it can be purchased directly from the Cengage website. The textbook is included digitally with the MindTap access, so you do not need to purchase or rent the book unless you want it.
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INSTRUCTOR’s 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 Campus TBD
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Telephone Number:
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Office: 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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By appointment
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8:00am-10:00am online
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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 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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Point Values
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13
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Quizzes
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130 (10 points each)
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13
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Video Assignments
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65 (5 points each)
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10
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Chapter Discussion Forums
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100 (10 points each)
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1
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Introduce Yourself Discussion
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5 points
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1
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Midterm Exam
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50 points
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1
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Final Exam
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50 points
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1
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Semester Project
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100 points
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Grading Scale-500 Points Possible
A= 450 - 500
B= 400 - 449
C= 350 - 399
D= 300 - 349
F= 299 and below
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Chapter 1
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The Correctional System: How and Why We Correct
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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 Houses of Correction
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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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Prisoner’s 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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Your completion of weekly assignments counts as your attendance. 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)
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
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
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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