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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Students participate with various public sector criminal justice agencies (e.g. Circuit Court, Juvenile Court, Probation and Parole, local police departments, etc.) in order to gain knowledge about the structure and function of public services agencies. The field placement must be program related. Prerequisite: Minimum of thirty hours course work in the program and permission of the instructor. (F, Sp, Su)
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2.00 Credits
The student will develop knowledge and working skills in the art of interviewing and interrogation. The course is designed for both inservice and pre-service law enforcement students. (Sp)
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3.00 Credits
Selected constitutional aspects of law enforcement including the law of arrest, search, freedom from electronic eavesdropping, selfincrimination and the right to counsel. (Sp even years) IMPORTANT NOTE: DS courses are college preparatory and do not apply toward any degree requirement in any program at NCMC and are not designed to transfer. All Developmental Studies courses are graded Pass/Fail.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach students how to have a successful college experience, both academically and personally. The focus will be on the development of practical knowledge and skills to assist students toward that goal. Topics include time management, test taking, communication skills, study techniques, critical thinking, community and campus resources, and managing the personal and relationship issues that face many college students. (F, Sp)
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach students the life-long skill of information literacy, which is the skill to locate information efficiently, evaluate information critically, and utilize information effectively. The focus is on a basic understanding of the research process, the use of print and online resources, and effective utilization of the Internet. (F)
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3.00 Credits
Students learn fundamental concepts and skills for thinking about one's thinking and research strategies for increasing their information literacy. The concepts and skills become the foundation for developing a systematic process for thinking more critically and researching more effectively. The final step is to make the process a habit of mind by utilizing it to satisfy requirements in at least one co-requisite or linked core course.
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1.00 Credits
A self-study course that will help students develop comprehension, critical analysis, vocabulary and writing skills while considering a wide variety of multicultural topics including biographies, science and the world of work. (Pass/Fail) Prerequisite: student must score at a certain level on ACT, ASSET, SAT, Compass or complete DS 015. (F, Sp, Su)
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1.00 Credits
A self-study course that will help students develop comprehension, critical analysis, vocabulary and writing skills while considering the biographies of such influential African Americans as Maya Angelou, Thurgood Marshall, Nelson Mandela and Colin Powell. (Pass/Fail) Prerequisite: student must score at a certain level on ACT, ASSET, SAT, Compass or complete DS 015. (F, Sp)
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1.00 Credits
A self-study course designed to help students read more quickly while improving both their comprehension and their vocabularies. This course provides information, strategies and skills likely to produce a lifetime of more efficient reading. (Pass/Fail) Prerequisite: student must score at a certain level on ACT, ASSET, SAT, Compass or complete DS 015. (F, Sp, Su)
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1.00 Credits
A self-study course that will help students develop comprehension, critical analysis, vocabulary and writing skills while considering various aspects of women's lives, including religion, social roles, employment and education. (Pass/Fail) Prerequisite: student must score at a certain level on ACT, ASSET, SAT, Compass or complete DS 015. (F, Sp)
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