*Courses pending approval
| Requirements |
Hours |
General Education Requirements (39-45 hours)
| English and Communication |
6-9 hours |
| Developing Foundations |
8-9 hours |
| Global Perspectives |
6-8 hours |
| Western Intellectual and Religious Traditions |
3 hours |
| U.S. Culture and Society |
6 hours |
| Fine Arts |
3 hours |
| Scientific Inquiry |
7 hours |
CRMJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours)
A survey course providing an overall view of the criminal justice system, the law, law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
CRMJS 110 Police and Community (3 hours)
The analysis of the structure-function of law enforcement and the dilemma confronting the police in relation with the community.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice and SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 004 Social Problems.
(Normally offered alternate years.)
CRMJS 114 Juvenile Justice (3 hours)
This course examines the unique framework and workings of the juvenile justice system. The juvenile justice system is in the process of on-going profound changes in both legal rights and corrections. We will examine the reasons why juveniles commit crimes and status offenses. The current issues in juvenile justice such as: gangs, growth in "female" criminal involvement, and the hardening of juvenile offenders.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice.
(Normally offered alternate years.)
CRMJS 211 Crime and Delinquency (3 hours)
An examination of contemporary problems in crime and delinquency with emphasis upon the theories of deviant behavior and correction. Cross listed with SOC 211 Crime and Delinquency.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice and SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 004 Social Problems.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
CRMJS 213 Correction and Penology (3 hours)
Analysis of the history, theory, structure, and function of contemporary penal institutions. Cross listed with SOC 213 Correction and Penology.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice and SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 004 Social Problems.
(Normally offered every third spring semester.)
FORSC 010 Introduction to Forensic Science (3 hours)
Introduction to Forensic Science and it's application, stressing a multi-disciplinary approach and the interface of science with ethics and the legal system. Crime scene investigation, evidence collection, questioned documents, the collection and analysis of body fluids and DNA, firearms and tool marks, and crime scene reconstruction will be included.
FORSC 156 Photography as Documentation (3 hours)
This class is an introduction to the basic theory of digital photography and imaging as documentation. Students will learn how to use and control a digital SLR camera, flash, studio lights and other techniques to produce images. The computer and imaging software will be used to generate images for print and electronic display. Subject matter, form and content will also be emphasized in the production of images. The course also includes specific emphasis accurately describing and presenting a scene or details visually and verbally.
BUS 106 Statistics for Business (3 hours)
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include gathering, organizing, interpreting, and presenting data with emphasis on hypothesis testing as a method for decision making in the fields of business and economics. Procedures examined include z-tests, t-tests, ANOVAs, correlation, and simple regression.
Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated proficiency in high school algebra or permission of the instructor.
Pre or corequisite(s): BUS 103 Spreadsheet Applications.
COMM 003 Introduction to Professional and Academic Communication (3 hours)
This course focuses on introducing, developing, and refining the communication skills necessary for success in professional and academic arenas. The types of professional and academic writing students will undertake will include business and technical writing (e.g., memos, letters, reports); academic writing (e.g. research papers, position papers, response papers); and electronically mediated communication (e.g. email, telephone). All writing projects will emphasize the processes of drafting, revising, and editing. While the course will focus principally on honing written communication skills, students will also engage in individual and collaborative oral communication projects. Additionally the course will introduce information and strategies that will help working adult learners to succeed in college.
Offered in the Adult Undergraduate program only.
PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychological Science (4 hours)
The Introduction to Psychological Science course will engage students in a learner-centered approach to the science of behavior and mental processes by synthesizing these areas of psychology: Scientific Inquiry, Biopsychology, Development and Learning, Sociocultural Context, Individual Variations, and Applications of Psychological Science.
PSYCH 231 Abnormal Psychology (4 hours)
An investigation of the symptoms, etiology, and treatment of mental disorders including those associated with anxiety, moods, psychosis, dissociation, somatoform reactions, personality, substance use, sexual dysfunctional/deviance, eating, aging, child/adolescent development, and brain dysfunction. Students are encouraged to enroll concurrently in PSYCH-232.
Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychological Science or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each semester.)
SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)
This introductory course presents the basic processes of human interaction in everyday life while introducing students to the theories and methods governing social inquiry. The sociological perspective is used to study the impact of the forces of culture, socialization, social stratification, race, gender, and population on human thoughts and actions.
(Normally offered each semester.)
COMM 050 Intercultural Communication (4 hours)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the uniqueness of cultures and the resulting variations in communication styles and preferences and to provide strategies and skills for successfully communicating across cultural differences. Students will spend at least 20 hours during the semester working with community agencies serving clients from diverse cultures.
COMM 185 Diversity Issues in U.S. Society (3 hours)
This course focuses on a variety of issues a pluralistic society faces in current times. It will reflect upon historical foundations of cultural frameworks in the United States, immigrant cultures, cultural tolerance, empowerment and the close intersections of our global community. In addition, the students will have a chance to reflect upon their own cultural identity, biases, communication issues, and teachings in regards to racism, sexism, language diversity, and ethnocentrism.
Offered in the Adult Undergraduate program only.
SOC 116 Race Relations and Minority Groups (3 hours)
An analysis of the characteristics and problems of racial and minority groups with special emphasis on the themes of prejudice and discrimination. This course focuses primarily on race relations and minority experiences in the United States.
(Normally offered each semester.)
