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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive look at the criminal process from arrest to sentencing. Students will analyze the responsibilities of prosecutors, defense attorneys, bail bondsmen, judges, and the role that each plays in the process. Topics will include: plea bargaining, victim-witness assistance, jury selection, diversion and sentencing options.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on police supervision and the problems and processes of police administration as an integral component of the criminal justice system. Students examine and evaluate elements of eff ective management policies within law enforcement organizations including the recruitment, testing and training of men and women police personnel. Police organization and bureaucracy is examined in light of eff ective law enforcement.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: After completion of at least one-half the credits toward a certifi cate or degree. This course provides a structured and supervised work experience (minimum of 120 hours) in a criminal justice setting. Students have the opportunity to apply the learning outcomes of prior course work and to gain fi rst-hand knowledge in their professional area of interest. A 2.0 overall cumulative quality-point average is needed.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a historical perspective of punishment and traces its evolution to current correctional practices in the United States. Students will analyze the function and operation of correctional facilities, with particular emphasis on the Massachusetts correctional system.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the criminal justice system by focusing on the trial process from the arrest through fi nal appeal. Students brief and discuss relevant appellate cases dealing with constitutional issues of illegal searches and seizures, self-incrimination, fair trial, punishment, and essential due process issues of the criminally accused.
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the development and role of probation, parole, and other community sentencing alternatives in the criminal justice system. Particular attention is paid to the legal, functional, and administrative aspects of these sanctions, as well as the impact on sentencing practices and off ender reintegration.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the dynamics of mass communications and media in the computer age. All aspects of the media--history, ethics, organization, and career opportunities in print and electronic media are covered through reading and class work. After gaining perspective through reading and class discussion of the nature and history of mass communications, students proceed to class work involving print media--including newspapers, magazines, and book publishing; and electronic media--including radio, sound recording, motion pictures, television and the Internet/World Wide Web.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EN101 and CM105 This course focuses on developing effective arguments. Topics include inductive and deductive reasoning, recognizing errors in reasoning and evaluating evidence, verifying facts and determining assumptions, problem solving, the "motivated sequence" salesmanship, and interviewing techniques. A library component is included. 3 Credit Hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EN102; Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CM101 Introduction to Mass Communication This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of information gathering, writing, and copy editing for the mass media. Covers AP and other writing styles that students will eventually be expected to master to gain recognition as competent communicators. Includes news stories, press releases, web content, and opinion articles. 3 Credit Hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite/Co-requisite:: CM203 or MK201 This course provides an introduction to the principles and background of the field of advertising. All major forms of media will be studied including TV, radio, print and internet. Target market selection, advertising objectives, message development and media planning will be explored. 3 Credit Hours
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