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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to theories and concepts used to study communication in interpersonal, group, and mass communication contexts with a primary focus on mass communication. Multicultural, feminist, and critical perspectives are examined. Prerequisites: COM-110. Take COM-110;
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3.00 Credits
Designed to provide advanced training in the types of writing required of public relations practitioners, this course builds on the writing and reporting skills first introduced in COM-125, Writing for the Mass Media and provides students with exposure to and practice at the various types of writing that professionals will encounter in the workplace. Students will master such styles and formats as: writing for the WWW, electronic media, Public Service Announcements, biographies, media kits, feature stories, press releases, speeches, annual reports and advertising copy.
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3.00 Credits
Internships provide students with professional experience in the field. Common supervised internship opportunities include local news settings, public relations and advertising agencies, interactive agencies, event planning, concert promotion, and other publication, broadcast and narrowcast activities. Students will spend at least 140 hours in one or more internships. Prerequisites: COM-110, COM- 121, COM-125, COM-221. Take COM-110 COM-121 COM-125 COM-221;
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60.00 Credits
This course offers in-depth study of subjects either beyond the range of core courses or subjects suggested by evolving professional practice and not otherwise addressed in the curriculum. Topics might include women and media, community journalism, international communication, fund raising and grant writing, computer-assisted reporting, specialized writing for public relations, applying quantitative research to public relations, advanced public speaking, computer-assisted presentation, and journalism or literary journalism. Prerequisites: Senior Standing or permission of instructor. Take 60 credits;
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3.00 Credits
The introductory course in the criminal justice sequence. Students are introduced to the administration and objectives of law enforcement, the courts, corrections, probation, and parole.
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3.00 Credits
This examination of juvenile delinquency in the United States includes the nature of delinquency, factors associated with delinquency, and the major theoretical perspectives. Characteristics of the juvenile justice system are also explored.
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3.00 Credits
In this course students will learn about the U.S. legal system, including the civil, criminal, and juvenile systems. Legal professions will also be discussed. What law is and how laws are created are studied. Students conduct court observations.
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3.00 Credits
A discussion of the many roles of women within the criminal justice system as offenders, victims, and professionals.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of philosophies of punishment in their historical setting, reformation of criminal laws and the origin of prison systems, probation, institutional care, parole, and the nature of correctional institutions.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines law enforcement as a social institution in the United States. Particular attention is paid to the history and evolution of the police function; racial, ethnic, and gender dominance in policing; organization and management of police services; police community relations; and other contemporary law enforcement issues.
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