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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the victims rather than the offenders; why they have been recently "rediscovered," why they often do not report crimes to police; how some victims might share responsibility for the crimes with the offenders; how they can be repaid for their losses through offender restitution and government compensation; and what new services are available to help victims preÂvent crimes and resist attacks. The social and emotional responses of victims to crime are examined. Offered Spring
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3.00 Credits
Course examines the changes in the methods, patterns, and meanings of violence. Special attention is paid to individual and collective violence in the streets, in schools, at home, within the media, by the police, by terrorists and by the military. The major theories explaining the causes of violence, and important research about attitudes toward violence and the showing of force to bring about change are reviewed. This is a writing intensive course. Offered Fall
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3.00 Credits
Considers various types of drugs, dynamics of use, abuse, addiction, and recovery; social, legal, economic, and psychological impact on structure and function of society; current trends; diagnosis and treatment; prevention strategies. Offered Spring odd numbered years
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the theory and practice of intervention in various acute situations common in work with criminal justice clients, e.g., domestic violence, suicide threat/attempt, physical or sexual abuse, and acute chemical dependency episodes. Offered Spring
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3.00 Credits
Course studies the psychology assumptions that the law makes and the differences between law and psychology regarding models of behavior, theories of change, morality, and values. Role of psychology in the legal process, the rules of procedure, the jury sysÂtem, and the psychologist in the courtroom are examined in depth. This is a writing intensive course. Offered Fall
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3.00 Credits
There are few crimes that shock people’s sensibilities as sex crimes. Sex offenders are the only type of criminal who have to register with local law enforcement, have restrictions on where they can live and can be involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital at the end of their prison sentence. This course explores the myths and realities surrounding the wide range of behaviors encompassed by sex crimes. Students will also analyze the underlying sexual motivation of certain crimes and their relevance to the investigation and treatment of sex offenders. Offered Fall Odd Numbered Years
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3.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary course examines the reality of death and dying as it affects the helping professional, the terminal person, and the survivors. Incorporates the work of relevant sociological, philosophical, and religious viewpoints from a multicultural perspecÂtive. Offered Fall odd numbered years
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1.00 Credits
The course is a continuation of the Freshman Institute and will provide an in-depth introduction to college life, college realities, college expectations, study skills and time management. All students enrolled in their first semester of college will participate in this course. Pass/Fail. Offered Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course provides knowledge on study skills that should enable success in college through an in-depth introduction to college life, college realities, college expectations, study skills and time management.
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3.00 Credits
The Learning Enrichment Academic Program [LEAP] seminar identifies and assists academic at-risk students to help learn about and adjust to college life during the fall semester. The program consists of three components: Freshmen Seminar, Developmental English, and Life Lessons. Must have a C or better. Offered Fall
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