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3.00 Credits
Students examine basic principles of criminal liability and procedural protections provided for defendants by the US Constitution. It explores the purposes of criminal law in America and the methods by which the criminal law is implemented within our society. It includes elements of general criminal liability and defenses, as well as elements of specific major offenses. The application of criminal law to the criminal justice process from investigation through post-conviction remedies is covered. Distinctions between the philosophy and practice of substantive and procedural criminal law for juveniles and for adults are considered.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an examination of the historical development of the relationship of the states to the Bill of Rights. Also examined are the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the scope and limits on criminal justice agencies.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of legal problems from conviction to release, pre-sentence investigation, sentencing, probation and parole, loss and restoration of civil rights, inmate constitutional rights and grievance procedures, legal assistance and alternatives to litigation.
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3.00 Credits
Students develop an understanding of how the American political system works. The primary focus is on the structures, functions, and manipulations of the national government.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a survey of the American legal system. Students examine the structure of the system and the roles of participants, including legislators, judges, attorneys, and paralegals. Students are introduced to the sources of law and such substantive areas of law as contracts, torts, crimes, and property.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines alternatives to traditional civil and/or criminal litigation of legal issues in America. Topics such as administrative law, arbitration, mediation, and restorative justice are included. Justice models from other societies as well as those of indigenous peoples are discussed and compared. A 30- hour laboratory provides training in mediation skills. This training may lead to credentailing and further opportunities to provide mediation services locally in schools, courts, businesses and community. Prerequisite: SBS 1350 or CRJ 1115
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3.00 Credits
Students study microeconomics with the main emphasis on the economic problems of allocation, distribution, and efficiency in the American economy. The course includes a study of the market system, supply and demand, the price system, the firm, and comparative economic systems. Emphasis is placed on specific segments of the American economy such as consumers, business, labor and agriculture.
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3.00 Credits
This course serves as a general introduction to the scientific study of psychology. General principles of human behavior and mental processes, as revealed through various psychological scientific methods of inquiry, are explored. This basic introduction to psychological research allows students to critically evaluate the topics found within the broad discipline of psychology. Topics in this introductory survey include biological foundations of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, motivation, cognition, human development, abnormal behavior, personality theory, and social and health issues as studied by psychologists.
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3.00 Credits
Students examine the physical, social-emotional, and intellectual development of the child from birth through adolescence using a stage approach. Some emphasis is placed on prenatal influences and modern scientific methods of treating the unborn. Students become acquainted with various aspects of child care and guidance of preschool age children. Prerequisite: SBS 1500
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3.00 Credits
Students learn how the human individual is shaped by his group affiliations. This course introduces the methods and concepts used in investigating these group influences. An important part of the course is to show how these sociological concepts and methods can throw light on the students' social experience and on the rapidly changing world around them.
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