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  • COM 220: Communication and Language

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    Prerequisites: COM 101 or COM 102 or COM 103. Communication and Language is an advanced course which teaches the meaning of oral language codes and explains how and why language takes the form we observe. Issues that underlie varieties of speech such as sexism, racism, and social status are examined, and the specific mechanisms of these codes are revealed. Special emphasis is given to the oral patterns used by men and women, to the pragmatic aspects critical to communicative function, and to the study of dialectical variety and bilingualism. SUNY GEN ED-GBCM; NCC GEN ED-PLDI, HUM
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  • COM 222: Nonverbal Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    Prerequisites: COM 101 Theories and methods of nonverbal communication. Emphasis on the analysis and significance of nonverbal cues and their effects on behavior in daily living. Participation in exercises demonstrating various aspects of nonverbal communication including body language, eye movement, smell and space and time relationships. Exploration of nonverbal behavior of other cultures and subcultures. Miniprojects in observing and recording nonverbal behavior in many kinds of situations including those in which nonverbal norms are violated. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM
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  • COM 224: Intercultural Communications

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    Prerequisites: COM 101. This course will examine the factors that help people understand, adjust to, and interact with others of diverse cultures. The focus will be on the strategic role of communication within the context of sociocultural factors that affect communication style and effectiveness. Students will become familiar with major theory and research in intercultural communication and have an opportunity to develop and practice those competencies that will increase their effectiveness in intercultural interactions. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-PLDI, HUM
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  • COM 290: Media Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    Prerequisites: Departmental permission. Supervised practical experience at media facilities providing the students with situations in which they can apply concepts learned in previous media courses. Field experience and future career opportunities will be discussed in a collateral on-campus class. The focus of this course is on media technology. (Prior coursework in media or permission of the Departmental Chair required.) Three credits (1 1/2 hours classroom lecture, discussion; 12 hours field experience) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM
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  • CRJ 106: Understanding Criminal Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    Focuses on a branch of criminal justice dealing with criminal behavior in relation to legal principles and court cases. Practical aspects of assessment, management and treatment functions of the practitioner will be examined from both a clinical and a behavioral perspective. Students will explore theories, techniques and research methods associated with judicial settings and correctional institutions. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a
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  • CRJ 111: Probation and Parole I

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    This course focuses on two important components of the correctional system which are frequently used as alternatives to incarceration of offenders. Students are introduced to the historical development of these systems, as well as to their legal aspects and the theories governing probation and parole. This course gives particular emphasis to the impact of these systems in the Criminal Justice System. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a
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  • CRJ 112: Probation and Parole II

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    Prerequisites: CRJ 110, CRJ 111, or CRJ 215 or permission of instructor or chairperson. This course reviews relevant issues in probation and parole systems which require indepth analysis. Major problems are thoroughly examined and possible solutions are suggested. These areas cover a wide range of problems which have been in existence for long periods of time, and those which have developed as a result of the emergence of new technology or change in philosophy in the correctional discipline. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a
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  • CRJ 113: Community Based Corrections

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    This course assists students in understanding the principles and philosophy of alternatives to incarceration. The course focuses on the various correctional programs available to offenders which are designed to assist the individual to make a more realistic adjustment to normal community living following the commission of a criminal offense or delinquent act. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a
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  • CRJ 203: Police and the Community

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    The importance of good police community relations is stressed, as well as the factors that go into the effort to achieve them. The course gives the student an in-depth review of the past and the present state of police community relations, as well as an assessment of what will be required in the future. The impact of politics, unionism, minorities and media relations on the police and the public they serve is analyzed. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a
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  • CRJ 206: Dispute Resolution

    3.00 Credits
    Nassau Community College

    This course focuses on the differences between mediation, arbitration and fact finding, and how each of these processes is used on the Federal, state, and local level. A comparative study of dispute resolution centers throughout the United States, and how these centers are used as an alternative to the Criminal Justice System. The course will provide outlines for student participation in role playing dispute situations, and how the disputes are resolved, including the final agreement between the parties. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a
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