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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications This course will allow the exploration of special topics in the areas of speech, journalism, audio and video production, media history or film. Each course presented under this title will offer an opportunity to expand the students understanding of aspects of communication and media. Research and writing skills will be stressed. The designation may also be used for artist in residence courses. Prerequisite: ENG 101
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications Students will be engaged in an academic and or practical learning experience within the areas of Communication and Media Arts outside the scope of other departmental offerings. The parameters of the independent study will be established between the student and the participating instructor under the supervision of the department. A contract specifying the topic, hours and a method of evaluation will be signed by the parties for the credits earned. The student will keep a logbook for the duration of the course showing a minimum of 120 hours. This opportunity will be open to second year students with the approval and advisement of the student's academic advisor and the department chairperson.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications Students will be engaged in practical work experience within the areas of Communications and Media Arts. The parameters of the internship will be established between the student and the hosting organization under the department's supervision. A contract specifying hours and a method of evaluation will be signed by the parties with sufficient hours for the credits earned. This opportunity will be open to second-year students, with the approval of the student's academic advisor and the department chairperson.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI College Skills This course provides intensive instruction in the processes of reading and writing and in the communication and organizational/study skills that are essential for success in college. Students will develop in these areas in order to meet the realistic expectations and demands of college-level, content-area courses and processes. The library resources will include the use of the College library's online databases, various collections and hard-copy reference materials. The course requires students to demonstrate effective use of reading and writing processes, organizational study skills and the use of basic library resources through portfolio work. The class requires a combination of lecture/laboratory instruction for a total of five hours per week. This class is open only to students placing in two or more remedial courses.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI College Skills This is an elective course for any student who wishes to improve reading and study skills in general or specific areas. Students receive individualized instruction and practice in a variety of comprehension and inference skills related to academic college experiences. A lecture and laboratory approach is used, and such skills as studying, reading for content, test taking, and note taking are taught. Students learn to apply these skills in their college-level content courses. The laboratory component provides individualized diagnosis of, and practice in, specific skills and problem areas. Placement in the College Skills course is based on high school records, past academic achievement, Entering Student Assessment test scores, and advisement. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. Lab fee. Not open to students registered in ISP 070.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits Nursing & Public Safety Criminal Justice Structures and processes in the administration of criminal justice are explored in this course, which provides an analysis of the operation of the criminal process as a system from arrest through conviction and treatment.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 Credits Nursing & Public Safety Criminal Justice An introduction to the historical, philosophical, and legal basis of the security field, this course offers an overview of school, retail, hospital, and housing security. Security organization, policies, and personnel are also explored. Emphasis is on creating security and fire safety procedures awareness. This course meets and exceeds the pre-assignment training required for security guards in New York State. Lab fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits Nursing & Public Safety Criminal Justice This course examines criminal justice report writing as a process, with emphasis on blending information, form,, and written and oral expression to develop a clear, concise, and accurate account of an incident/event. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the field notebook in investigations, recording incident details, conducting and presentation of interview/interrogations; recording of relevant facts and details for purposes of reference and accountability. The report writing process will incorporate the use of word processing software as utilized in various criminal justice agencies. The process of judicial presentation and an explanation of evidentiary isses will be practiced in the classroom and a simulated criminal justice setting. Pre/Corequisites: ENG 101 and CSC 101 or equivalent computer experience or by advisement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits Nursing & Emergency Services Criminal Justice An examination of the court systems in New York State and an overview of the work of the paralegal profession are provided in this course. Emphasis is placed on the use of legal research materials, legal terminology, and the progress of civil and criminal cases within the legal system. fa04 sp05 fa05 sp06
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits Nursing & Public Safety Criminal Justice An overview of the major trends, basic concepts, and structure of both adult and juvenile corrections is provided in this course. Field trips to correctional facilities are scheduled to reinforce information about current correctional issues.
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