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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
An on-the-job placement experience with reflection and analysis. Provides students the opportunity to explore, define, and refine areas of interest, as well as apply communication theory and skills in the workplace context. Credits vary; may be repeated
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3.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary first course in social research methods for students majoring in a social science. Students learn the fundamentals of research design and gain an understanding of a variety of research methods. As a final project, students develop a research proposal
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3.00 Credits
A reflection on key areas of communication knowledge and practices. Students develop and present a final work product that demonstrates the knowledge and skills that they have acquired in their communication courses as well as a reflection on how communication study relates to the liberal arts and to contemporary issues
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3.00 Credits
An examination of major ethical theories and principles pertaining to interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication. Students focus on a variety of ethical issues and case studies as a method for refining critical thinking and oral/written argumentation skills. Communication ethics literacy, dialogue for understanding, and tolerance in times of disagreement are emphasized
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of criminology that covers the concept of law, the measurement of crime, theories explaining criminal behavior, types of crime, the Unites States criminal justice system, the police, and the courts
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with an overview of the criminal justice system, including the historical development, present status, and suggested reforms. Students will learn the terminology of the field and trends in policies and procedures related to victims, offenders, police, attorneys, courts, and corrections. Additionally, students will examine their own beliefs and attitudes as related to crime and response to crime
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3.00 Credits
An overview of law enforcement agencies and their roles in society with an emphasis on current issues facing police departments and other agencies
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3.00 Credits
An multidisciplinary seminar focusing on the victims of crimes, with an emphasis on understanding victims' responses, restorative justice programs, and services for victims of crime
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3.00 Credits
This undergraduate course examines mental health issues and how they interact within the United States criminal justice system. Students will learn how certain diagnoses are more likely to lead to police intervention, as well as how today's prisons have become modern-day asylums. Students will also consider how insanity and psychosis differ, the limitations of assessing for dangerousness, and how competency to stand trial is determined. Special attention will be paid to learning practical skills in analyzing data, writing evidence-based reports, understanding DSM-5 diagnoses, and considering federa and state laws that impact clinical practice in the criminal justice system
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3.00 Credits
This undergraduate course examines the history, structure, and functions of corrections, and the legal and philosophical basis for the punishment of criminal offenders including the role of corrections as one of the three major components of the criminal justice system. The course will also discuss repercussions of the current status of the correctional system and its relationship with society
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