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Course Requirements

Please note that course requirements are subject to change.

Code Course Name Credits
COM111 Fund of Computing Technology 3

In this course, students will be provided a baseline of knowledge of the fundamentals of computers and digital literacies to ensure they will be able to understand a constantly changing technology-oriented landscape. In this course, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of computing technology, including computer hardware and software concepts; the Windows operating system and commands; drives, folders, and files; Google’s suite of applications; use of the Internet and growing connectivity with everyday devices; and digital literacy knowledge and skills. By mastering the fundamentals of computing technology and demonstrating digital literacy, students will have the skills needed to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

CRJ120 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3

This course will be an introduction to the criminal justice system in the United States. Crime, criminals, victims, explanations of criminal behavior, law and the criminal justice system, policing strategies, police and the law, courts, and courtroom workgroups, proceedings before trial, conviction by trial and guilty pleas, sentencing, community corrections, prisons, jails, prison life, and juvenile justice are the topics that will be covered. Offered in the fall semester

CRJ202 Victimology & Criminology 3

The scope of victimology, gauging the extent of criminal victimization, the costs of being a victim, remedying the plight of victims, restorative justice, victimization at work and school, and victim rights will be studied. Criminology and crime theory, different perspectives classical, biological, psychological, and sociological and measuring crime will be examined. (Prerequisite CRJ 120)

CRJ204 Principles of Policing 3

This course will introduce students to the principles of policing in the United States from its inception to the present. Police ethics, discretion, stress, culture, work, patrol operations, criminal and internal investigations, promotions, professional development and community policing will be examined. Prerequisite: CRJ 120 Offered in the spring semester

CRJ222 Criminal Investigations and the Elements of Criminal Law 3

The fundamentals of effective and professional criminal investigations will be studied, through the lens of the elements of criminal law. Crime scene procedures, evidence collection, and preservation, forensic science technology, interview and interrogation techniques, use of informants to obtain information and intelligence, surveillance methods, writing comprehensive reports, identifying and arresting suspects, legal searches and the Fourth Amendment, investigating violent crimes against persons as well as the property will be covered within this course. Prerequisite: CRJ 120 Offered in the spring semester

CRJ255 Women in Criminal Justice 3

The focus of this course is to provide an overview of women's involvement in the criminal justice system as criminals, victims, and professionals. Students will explore cultural forces, contemporary studies, and historical influence which shaped theories, policy, and treatment today. This course will also explore the importance of gender equality within the field of criminal justice. Areas of the study include theoretical perspectives, drug addiction, prison environment, sexual assault, restorative justice, domestic violence, women in law enforcement, the legal profession, and corrections.

CRJ275 Criminal Procedure for Criminal Justice 3

Criminal Procedure will be examined with an emphasis on the varying, and sometimes conflicting, roles of professionals in law enforcement, including police, probation, parole, corrections, homeland security, and court administration. The course will cover police stop-and-frisks, probable cause, arrest, search and seizure, search warrants and affidavits, Miranda Rights, confessions and interrogations, line-ups and show-ups, investigations, informants, plain view doctrine, consent, exigent circumstances, right to counsel, due process, entrapment, and the exclusionary rule. Prerequisite: CRJ 120 Offered in the spring semester

CRJ320 Probation & Parole 3

This course will explore the different roles and responsibilities of the probation and parole officer in the criminal justice system. Emphasis will be placed on understanding an integrated model of supervision, developing effective treatment plans, aftercare services, sanctions for non-compliance. The interplay between the police, prosecutors, judges, prison personnel, probation and parole officers will be examined. (Prerequisite: CRJ 120)

CRJ325 Criminal Organizations 3

This course will explore and compare the structure and characteristics of various criminal organizations. Common characteristics of criminal organizations, causes of organized crime, the businesses, the paradigms, the role of law enforcement, criminal statutes, prosecution strategies, defenses, and sentencing. Different national and international groups i.e. urban street gangs, prison gangs, and the evolving relationship between terrorism and organized crime will be studied. (Prerequisite: CRJ 120)

CRJ348 Terrorism & Homeland Security 3

This course seeks to theoretically and analytically examine the concept of terrorism. Students will analyze terrorist philosophies, motivations, and organizations. The course will explore the general tactics and concepts of terrorism. Students will study the law-enforcement response to terrorism, including the major implications of the War on Terror, the USA Patriot Act, and the impact on American civil liberties. (Prerequisites: CRJ 120)

CRJ402 Ethics & The Criminal Justice Profession 3

Ethical dilemmas frequently encountered by professionals--police, prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officers, parole officers, court officers, judges, and correctional officers--within the criminal justice system will be thoughtfully explored within a discussion-based classroom setting. (Prerequisites: CRJ120)

ENG114 Critical Reading & Response 3

This course introduces the integration of communication skills essential for effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college level. In this writing-intensive course, students develop composition skills to produce collegiate-level papers modeling rhetorical modes and thematic content in addition to strategies for reading complex texts; presentation skills for personal introductions, verbal summaries of readings and response writings, and peer review of papers; and basic technological skills for word processing, e-mail, and introductory-level online research.

ENG124 Research & Writing in the Disciplines 3

In this course, students will apply the practices for effective reading and writing introduced in ENG 114 to the distinctive language and forms of various disciplines. This course lays the foundation for academic and professional research and stresses the use of appropriate and effective information sources. Readings for a variety of academic audiences will provide students with strategies to communicate in the sciences, business and technology, psychology, liberal studies, and the social sciences. Research and documentation skills appropriate to the disciplines are stressed. In addition to leading students through the research process from start to finish, this course will examine the many ramifications of academic honesty. (Prerequisite: ENG 114)

ENG134 Literary Genres 3

Selected readings in fiction, poetry, and drama introduce the student to literary types and techniques. These readings provide a basis for collegiate-level discussion, analysis, and the development of critical judgment. Building on the communications and research skills from earlier courses in the sequence, this course emphasizes continued practice in writing, and students complete a documented research paper using primary and secondary sources as one of the course writing assignments. Discussions and oral presentations based on assigned literature support the overall goal of the sequence: to enhance the advancement of the students, first academically and then professionally. (Prerequisite: ENG 114)

GENELEC General Electives 27  
GENHLTH Healthy Living Elective 2  
HIS114 United States to 1870 3

A topical and chronological survey of American history from the time of European settlement through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Emphasis will be placed on historical methodology, interpretive skills, and oral and written expression. Topics to be covered include the impact of settlement on native peoples, slavery, the development of American identity, the creation of an independent government, and the threat posed by the Civil War.

HUMELE Humanities Elective 3  
JUS103 Perspectives on Justice 3

This course will discuss social issues that impact the concept of Justice. How does Justice impact such important issues as health, race, ethnicity, work, economic equity, equality, war, terrorism, and the environment? Students will be challenged to look at modern problems and issues and be aware of their impact on society.

JUS310 Justice & Conflict Resolution 3

This course is an introduction to analyzing conflicts to arrive at peace and justice. It examines conflicts from a variety of social justice perspectives. The course focuses on the ways that understanding people and organizations impact conflict and how organizations shape methods that may encourage or discourage conflict or peace. Such important issues as the economy, politics, the legal system, the educational system, and the family may all be considered as points of conflict and resolution. The course also examines race, class, sex, and gender dynamics of justice within these institutions and how they encourage or discourage peace. The instructor will focus on contemporary concerns as noted by the instructor and students at the beginning of the term. (Prerequisites: GOV100 and JUS103)

JUS415 Justice Advocacy & Leadership 3

The Advocacy Leadership course is designed to produce future leaders and advocates in Justice with the skills to become forces of social and organizational change. Students will engage in discussions that promote how to get to know and understand their community as well as how to create organizational engagement and develop a mission in communities, justice organizations, business, and political power structures as well as community organizing, and advocacy skills. This course will help develop a set of advocacy skills that can be applied to her future practice and/or community involvement including how to challenge people to create change, understanding mission as well as synergistic collaboration between the community and the student’s organization. The student will learn to create an environment to develop a creative change in organizations and society. (Prerequisites: GOV100 and JUS103)

JUS440 Capstone 3  
MAT120 Statistics 3

This is an introduction to the basic descriptive and inferential statistics for students from all disciplines. It emphasizes the development of statistical literacy and the use of computers for analyzing data. Topics include principles of experimental design; graphical and numerical methods for summarizing, describing, exploring, and analyzing data; binomial and normal probability distributions; point and interval estimates for means and proportions; hypothesis testing; and correlation and regression.

PSHUMELE Psychology/Sociology/Humanities Elective 3  
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 1 3

Using an active learning approach, students will explore psychological perspectives and methods as explanations for human behavior and mental processes. Other topics include neurophysiology, consciousness, learning, personality theories, and psychological disorders.

PSY150 Survey of Forensic Psychology 3

This course introduces students to the field of forensic psychology and explores the relationship between psychology and the legal system. Current events, case studies, and research are used to demonstrate the applications of forensic psychology to critical issues and special topics in the field. Students will gain a broad understanding of the different career opportunities from a multidisciplinary perspective. (Prerequisite: PSY101)

SCIELECT Science Elective 4  
SOC310 Race, Class & Gender 3

Race, class, and gender are axes of stratification, identity, and experience. This course will address the multiple and intersecting ways these concepts shape society, individual life chances, and daily social interactions. Students will explore the “socially-constructed” nature of race, class, and gender, and the meanings and values attached to them. Using comparative and historical perspectives on group formation, students will examine how these issues present in work, families, media, education, and social policies. In addition, solutions to social inequality and strategies for social change will be evaluated. (Prerequisites: PSY101 or SOC100)

WEL220 Women as Empowered Learners & Leaders 3

This required interdisciplinary course is designed to give all students entering the One-Day Program a common experience and foundation for their education. Students examine leadership within the larger context of our interdependent world and their own strengths, values, and aspirations. Students also examine learning styles, academic requirements, communication skills, and technology to create a personalized action plan for success in the One-Day undergraduate experience and beyond.

WEL330 Strategies for Career & Personal Growth 3

This required interdisciplinary course builds on the foundation created in WEL 220 to deepen students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to career, leadership, and financial development. Through a focus on well-being, students will strategically delve into ways to manage their own growth and development while understanding the opportunities to build on their purpose, passion, and potential.

WEL440 Leadership in Practice 3

This capstone course is an interdisciplinary course designed to give senior-level students an opportunity to create a learning experience that allows them to apply knowledge, skills, and personal development to a project that also contributes to a family, organization, and/or community. This course combines academic study with practical application of leadership, communications, and technology skills as a springboard for the student to move forward into the future as an empowered woman. Students may choose to complete research, community-based projects, and/or service-learning projects. As a culminating experience, this course also provides the platform for assessing students' progress and proficiency.

XXXXXX CRJ/JUS Elective or Internship 3