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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY

Larry Ray Hardin has over 25 years of law enforcement experience. He retired from government services after serving over 23 years with the United States Department of Justice as a Senior Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He served with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) as an Adjudicator Officer, with the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Correctional Officer, and over six years in the military service, primary with the Marine Corps. Mr. Hardin holds a Master’s of Arts in Management and Human Resources Development from Webster University. Mr. Hardin is a California licensed Private Investigator and the President and CEO of L.R.H. Investigations. Mr. Hardin is a consultant and lecture on law enforcement and intelligence methodologies.

1. INTRODUCTION

A.  The study of the history and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical consideration; crime defined; its nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial process; corrections.

B.  This course is not chronologically dependent upon other Law Enforcement courses. It is a required course for the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree program.

C.  This course is occupationally related and serves as preparation for careers in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Corrections.

D.  Prerequisite(s): (None)

II.  LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this online course, Introduction to Criminal Justice, the student will:

A.  Describe and explain the history, philosophy and ethical considerations of criminal justice.

B.  Define the nature and impact of crime on society and how it is integrated in to the criminal justice system.

C.  Distinguish between the civil and criminal court systems.

D.  Interpret the relationship between the components of the criminal justice system.

III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

A.  The instructional materials identified for this course are viewable through

http://www.ctcd.edu/academics/booksinstructional-materials/.

Student Textbook:

Segal, (2015). Essentials of Criminal Justice – CTCustom, (9th Edition). Cengage.

ISBN: 9781305757660

Supplementary Reading:

1.  Stojkovic, Stan, David Kalinich, John Klofas, Criminal Justice Organizations: Administration and Management, 6th Ed, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Pub, 2015.

IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A. Your first responsibility is scholarship. The grade you receive for this course will not be the grade of the instructor, but rather the grade you and you alone make.

B. You should attend all online Central Texas College (CTC) Blackboard sessions each week, along with any instructor-required live sessions on Skype, Blackboard, Collaborate, Google+, Face Time, etc. Be prepared to also take any unannounced quizzes relating to text assignments and lecture material presented from the beginning of the course. Please refer to ‘Class Attendance and Course Progress’ under the Academic Policies section in our current CTC Course Catalog.

C. You are encouraged to give your best effort throughout the semester. From the beginning, you should plan for a steady, organized, and continuous effort, which in the long run will prove more effective for your final grade than a last minute crash-cram policy. Your course grade is not determined solely by exam grade. Such factors as class participation, initiative, attendance, and individual research papers will be considered in grade computation.

D. From time to time, special library and/or outside assignments will be made to members of the class individually and/or in groups. You are expected to read all assignments and fulfill your responsibilities to any group assignment.

E. You are expected to read all assigned material and bring your textbook/reading materials to class. Keep informed on all assignments, especially after a period of absence.

F. Good class notes are indispensable for earning a good grade, since both the material assigned and discussed will be the basis for examination material.

G. Scholastic Honesty: All students are required and expected to maintain the highest standards of scholastic honesty in the preparation of all coursework and during examinations. The following are considered examples of scholastic dishonesty:

Plagiarism: The taking of passages from the writing of others without giving proper credit to the sources.

Collusion: Using another’s work, as one’s own, or working together with another person in the preparation of work, unless such joint preparation is specifically approved in advance by the instructor.

Cheating: Giving or receiving information on examinations.

Students guilty of scholastic dishonesty will be administratively dropped from the course with a grade of “F” and be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and expulsion.

H. Special Work: A term paper or other project, per requirements of the instructor, will be required. The subject must be appropriate for the course material. Check with the instructor when you have made a selection. The value is indicated in the semester grade computation and has considerable weight on your final average.

I. Biometric Signature ID: CTC has contracted with Biometric Signature ID to deploy BioSig-ID to positively verify student identity at various times throughout a course. This satisfies an accrediting agency requirement of verifying that the student who registered for the course is the person who is submitting coursework.If you have not done so in another course, you will need to establish your BioSig identity. This identity will be used for all CTC courses in which you enroll.

1.  Watch this short instructional video to learn how to enroll with BioSig-ID.

2.  The password you create will eventually be used for all courses at CTC, please try to remember it. However, if you forget, you can reset the password yourself. Watch this short video to learn how to reset your password.

3.  Go to the Start Here on the course menu, click the "BioSig Registration" link to register and create a BioSig-ID password. The process should take you approximately four minutes.

For BioSig technical assistance, please contact BioSig-ID Zen Help Desk.

V. COURSE FORMAT – WeBB Learning on BLACKBOARD

This course has been developed on Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they have access to CTC Blackboard and that they are familiar with the contents and assignments. It is also the student’s responsibility to log into CTC Blackboard at least once a week to ‘attend’ the online class portion and to participate in the online Blackboard streaming sessions, discussions, and assignments. Failure to do so will violate the attendance policy and will have a negative impact on the course grade.

The course will meet for six weeks. Instructional strategies will include weekly CTC Blackboard assignments, discussion boards, and streaming sessions to accomplish the lecture hours per week. Weekly interactions will be available via various communication tools to include Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, or Voice Podcaster/Voice Email, and conventional use of emails and Blackboard Message Board. Students may be assigned to participate in Groups, Journals, Blogs, or Wikis. Students will also have an access to required Discussion Board threads; course Announcements; critiques and feedback on Assignments and drafts of papers. Specific weekly interaction will be communicated via Announcements on Blackboard and arranged with the course instructors.

VI. EXAMINATIONS

A.  There will be a minimum of two major examinations and a written paper or project as follows:

B. 

1. Midterm Exam Oct. 27, 2017 (Chapters 1 thru 7, Week 3)

2. Research Paper is due Nov. 10, 2017 (Week 5)

3. Final Exam is Nov. 17, 2017 (Chapters 8 thru 14, Week 6)

B.A student must complete all scheduled examinations. Students who know in advance that they will be unavailable for an examination due to valid reasons must arrange to take an early examination. Unexpected absences due to illness or extenuating circumstances will require the student to contact the instructor about individual make-up work.

C.Students without excused absences will be given a zero for the missed proctored examinations.

D. Examinations will consist of both objective (true/false, multiple choice, fill in-the-blank, and matching) and subjective (short answer and essay) questions. Students must be able to communicate both orally and in written form, thus some questions requiring the composition and writing of an essay answer will be required.

E. Exams will be administered via BioSig application. See Blackboard class for registration information.

VII. SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATIONS

The final grade in this course will be based on the following:

Lesson Assignments/Participation (6 x 20 points) 120 points

Discussion Boards/Mandatory (6 x 25 points) 150 points

Research Paper 130 points

Mid-term Exam 300 points

Final Exam 300 points

Total possible points: 1000 points

POINTS GRADES

900-1000 A=4 pts/sem hr

800-899 B=3 pts/sem hr

700-799 C=2 pts/sem hr

600-699 D=1 pt/sem hr

0-599 F=0 pts/sem hr

Research paper is expected from all students. Students may vary in their competency levels on these abilities, so the instructor may need to revisit the research paper concept during the course.

VIII. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM COURSE INSTRUCTOR

A.  Tuition refunds are made only in the case of class cancellation or official and timely withdrawal from CTC or from a course. Please refer to the current course catalog for more details.

B.  GoArmyEd students should contact their education counselor before withdrawing and are required to withdraw through the GoArmyEd portal.

Please note: a military withdrawal does not override CTC’s grading policy.

For self-pay students, refunds are computed from the date the Application for

Withdrawal or Refund is filed with the CTC Field Representative or designate

Student Services Officer. Special conditions apply to students who receive

Federal, state, and/or institutional financial aid.

Tuition and fees paid directly to the Institution by the Veterans Administration, Title IV (Financial Aid Programs), a sponsor, donor, or scholarship shall be refunded to the source rather than directly to the students.

C.  Course Withdrawals, Student Responsibilities: It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course. The instructor cannot initiate a withdrawal based upon a student’s request. Rather, students must initiate the withdrawal with the designated Education Center Representative, through the CTC Field Representative or the Student Services Officer for that region.

Applications for Withdrawal will be accepted at any time before the completion of 75% of the course, after which time the student will be assigned an “FN”- “Failure for Non-attendance.”

D.  Faculty/Administrative Initiated Withdrawals

Faculty is authorized to withdraw students whom are not making satisfactory course progress as outlined in the section of the Catalog entitle “Satisfactory Progress Standards.”

A Student may be administratively withdrawn by a designated member of the administrative staff of the College under the following conditions:

1.  The student has been placed on Academic Suspension or Disciplinary Suspension;

2.  The student has an outstanding financial obligation owed to the college;

3.  The student registered for a course without the required prerequisite or departmental permission;

4.  Students who do not participate or complete graded activities during the firs week will be administratively withdrawn.

The college is under no obligation to refund tuition and fees, or other costs associated with a student who is administratively withdrawn.

E.  Incomplete / Course in Progress Grade Policy: An “IP” or “Incomplete” grade may be assigned by an instructor if a student has made satisfactory progress in a course with the exception of a major quiz, final exam, or other project. The “IP” grade may also be assigned based on circumstances beyond a student’s control, such as personal illness, death in the immediate family, or military orders. Notice of absences, with supporting documentation, may be required by the instructor. The instructor makes the final decision concerning the granting of the incomplete grade. With an “Incomplete” grade, students are required to complete a set amount of work before the instructor will submit an official letter grade.

F. Cellular phones, beepers, and other electronic devices will be turned off while the student is in the classroom or laboratory unless the student is using the device for class purposes. No texting or social networking is allowed during class.

G.  Instructor Discretion: The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course requirements.

H.  Civility: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive educational experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning environment. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

IX. COURSE OUTLINE

Note: The instructor has the right to change the online course schedule and will announce any changes in class.

This structured course has been developed on Blackboard with any instructor-required live sessions on Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, Google+, Face Time, etc. It is not a self-paced course. Please follow your instructor’s schedule of Discussion Board posts, lessons, assignments, and quizzes/exam.

The course will meet for six weeks. Instructional strategies will include weekly CTC Blackboard assignments and discussion boards to accomplish the learning outcomes. J

Schedule of Assignments:

Weekly:

a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Wednesday at midnight

(Instructor’s Time Zone)

1. CTC Blackboard peer responses to Discussion Board post

are due by Friday midnight (Instructor’s Time Zone)

b) CTC Blackboard assignment/project is due by Friday midnight (Instructor’s

Time Zone)

Class will start for each session online Oct. 9 (Session 1), Oct. 16 (Session 2), Oct. 23 (Session 3), Oct. 30 (Session 4), Nov. 6 (Session 5), and Nov. 13 (Session 6).

CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Wednesday at midnight (European time).

CTC Blackboard Peer Response to Discussion Board posts is due by Friday midnight (European time). Note: We will discuss the questions online.

CTC Blackboard Lesson Assignment/Friday by midnight (European time).

SESSION 1 – Oct. 9, 2017. Lesson One. Chapters 1 and 2. Discussions and Questions: Be prepared to participate and discuss the below listed questions in class online. I recommend that you research each question and jot down notes so that you can discuss them in class online. This area is where you will be graded for participation and discussion.