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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Correctional Systems & Practices
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ2313
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Section Number:
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310
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Semester/Year:
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SUI 24
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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n/a
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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:
Textbook: Corrections Today
4th Edition Cengage Publishing
Authors: Larry Siegel and Clemens Bartollas
MindTap (Purchased separately along with textbook)
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INSTRUCTOR 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/2107 Career and Technology Center
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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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During the summer schedule, I will be available to students via email and WebEx. At times, I will also be available to meet in person in my office. If you wish to meet with me in person, please email to schedule an appointment.
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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 treatment and rehabilitative programs.
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Evaluate current and future correctional issues.
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Differentiate between the short-term incarceration and long-term institutional environments.
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Describe the organization and operation of correctional systems and alternatives to institutionalization.
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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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Percentage or Point Values
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13
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Chapter Reviews
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30
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13
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Video Cases
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10
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1
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Final Exam
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20
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13
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"You Decide" Assignments
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10
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4
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Discussion Forums
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10
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1
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QEP Level II Ethics Skill Exercise
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20
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Week 1
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Chapters 1, 2 & 3
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The Correctional System
Sentencing and the Correctional Process
Community Corrections: Diversion and Probation
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Chapter 4, 5 & 6 |
Intermediate Sanctions
Jails and Houses of Corrections
Prisons
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Week 3
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Chapter 7, 8 & 9
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The Prison Experience: Males and Females
Prison Rights
Correctional Programs and Services
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Weeks 4
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Chapter 10, 11, 12 & 13
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Parole and Release to the Community
Special Prison Populations
Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate
The Juvenile Offender
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Week 5
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Final Exam
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
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)
Absences
“Attendance”, is recorded by your actual participation in assignments. It is not sufficient to log into the course but fail to complete assignments. I will monitor the course “attendance” weekly. Failure to participate may result in removal from the course or a failing grade.
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: June 25, 2024
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
COURSE TYPE
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o 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:
- Removal from course
- Dismissal from NCTC
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Teresa Laman
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus Suite 170, Office 173
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6263
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E-mail Address:
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tlaman@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 Campus, Room 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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