Dec 16, 2025  
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


See Grad Catalog for the associated course

 

Chinese

  
  • CHIN 4130 - Chin Culture & Civilization


    CHINESE CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (3)Study of Chinese culture and civilization through lecture, reading, video presentations, and discussions.Prerequisite: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

  
  • CHIN 4140 - Hist of Chin Art


    HISTORY OF CHINESE ART (3)Study of the history of Chinese art through reading, lecture, video presentations, and discussions.Prerequisite: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

  
  • CHIN 4220 - Contemporary Chin Lit


    READING IN CONTEMPORARY CHINESE LITERATURE (3)Study of contemporary Chinese literature through reading, lecture, and discussions.Prerequisite: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

  
  • CHIN 4230 - Chinese Films


    CHINESE FILMS (3)Examination of Chinse history, politics and culture through film.Prerequisite: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

  
  • CHIN 4240 - Read in Clas Chi Lit


    READINGS IN CLASSICAL CHINESE LITERATURE (3)Study of classical Chinese literature through reading, lecture and discussions.Prerequisites: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

  
  • CHIN 4250 - Chinese in the US


    CHINESE IN THE U.S. (3)Study of the history and development of the Chinese in the U.S. in the areas of literature, language and culture.Prerequisite: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

  
  • CHIN 4260 - Hist & Dev of Chi Lang


    HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHINESE LANGUAGES (3)Study of the history and development of the Chinese languages in phonetics and writing system.Prerequisite: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

  
  • CHIN 4270 - Mat for Teach Chi


    MATERIALS FOR TEACHING CHINESE LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & CULTURE (3)Development of teaching materials through research and on-line design.Prerequisite: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

  
  • CHIN 4900 - Spec Topics in Chinese


    SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHINESE STUDIES (3-6)Special topics dealing with literature, culture, language, or foreign language methodology. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.Prerequisite: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3 to 6

    Contact Hours 3 to 6

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

  
  • CHIN 4920 - Adv Chinese Seminar


    ADVANCED CHINESE SEMINAR (3)Review of language usage, cultural concepts, literature, and principles for foreign language teaching. Major project required.Prerequisite: CHIN 2020/202 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CHIN 2020 

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJ 1099 - Freshman Seminar CJ


    FRESHMAN SEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (1)This course introduces students to the university, university life, and promotes effective study skills and the effective use of university resources.Prerequisites: Newly admitted freshman and transfer students with fewer than 30 credit hours.

    Credit Hours 1

    Contact Hours 1

  
  • CJ 1110 - Intro Gang Awareness


    INTRODUCTION TO GANG AWARENESS (1)Introductory course in gang awareness to increase student familiarity.

    Credit Hours 1

    Contact Hours 1

  
  • CJ 1130 - Intro Forensic Sci


    INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE (3)Overview and exploration of criminalistics and forensic science practice with reference to criminal justice issues

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 1150 - Psyc of Urban Youth


    PSYCHOLOGY OF URBAN YOUTH (3)Techniques for relating to urban youth groups. In-service training for outreach personnel.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 1180 - Hate Crime Extrm Grp


    HATE CRIMES & EXTREMIST GROUPS (3)Dynamics of hate crimes and extremist groups. Examination of historical and contemporary aspects and the growing body of scholarly work.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 1190 - Law and Justice


    CRITICAL THINKING ABOUT LAW AND JUSTICE (3)Critical examination of issues related to law and justice. Focuses on development of skills in interpreting, analyzing and evaluating law and justice issues.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 1200 - Intro to Law


    INTRODUCTION TO LAW (3)The origin, philosophy, and goals of law and the legal system, and basic concepts of law as it relates to the criminal justice system.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 1210 - Intro to Corrections


    INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS (3)Present treatment techniques, goals, practices, problems, and programs. IAI: CRJ 910

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 1212 - Intro to Policing


    CJ 212Introduction to Policing(formerly Introduction to Law Enforcement)Survey of policing including historical development, structure and functions, goals and objectives of police agencies, and current issues.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 1220 - Intro Privte Securty


    INTRODUCTION TO PRIVATE SECURITY (3)An overview of the growth and development of the private security industry in the context of the criminal justice system.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 1800 - Forensic Chemistry


    FORENSIC CHEMISTRY (3)Application of physical science to analyzing evidence in criminal investigations. Topics covered in this interdisciplinary lecture/laboratory course include organic and inorganic analysis of samples, forensic toxicology, forensic blood analysis, fingerprints, firearms and impressions, drug analysis, arson investigations, DNA, and an introduction to microscopes and modern chemical instrumentation. Emphasis placed on understanding the science behind the techniques used in evaluating evidence.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

  
  • CJ 2245 - Intro Rstortve Justce


    INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE (3)Philosophy and practice of restorative justice, and its relationship to criminal justice

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 2309 - Survey Crim Just Sys


    SURVEY OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (3)Overview of the American system of criminal justice, crime prevention, police and law enforcement, legislation, courts, corrections.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200; Sophomore standing (30 hours).

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 

  
  • CJ 2316 - Intro Criminology


    INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY (3)Theories of social deviance, crime and criminality. (Writing emphasis course.)IAI: CRJ 916Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, and second semester sophomore standing (45 hours).

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 

  
  • CJ 3302 - Ind Stdy Crim Just


    INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)Independent examination and analysis (supervised by a faculty member) of a criminological issue.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316; English 1280/128; junior standing (60 hours); consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    ENG 1230  OR ENG 1240  OR ENG 1270 , CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 

  
  • CJ 3306 - Cnsl Soc Just Areas


    COUNSELING IN SOCIAL JUSTICE AREAS (3)Specific techniques for individual and group processes and therapy with delinquents and criminals. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3318 - Corr Law/Pris Rights


    CORRECTIONAL LAW AND PRISONER RIGHTS (3)Constitutional rights of prisoners and ex-offenders, and review of recent court decisions.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3321 - Correctional Org


    THE CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATION (3)Theory, concept, and development of correctional organizations; classical and current perspectives.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316; English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3323 - Youth Gangs/Violence


    YOUTH GANGS AND VIOLENCE (3)Analysis of youth gangs with emphasis on delinquent activity. Traces the historical development of gangs, the nature of gangs, characteristics of members, and theories of gang delinquency.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3324 - Youth Gang Intervntn


    YOUTH GANG INTERVENTION (3)Theory, practice, and evaluation of various approaches to youth gang intervention.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3325 - Police Operations


    POLICE OPERATIONS (3)Analysis of the basics behind effective police operations including the context in which services are provided and the skills required to provide these services. Approaches to patrol, traffic, crime, violence, juveniles, gangs are examined within the operational context.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, and ENG 128; or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3332 - Victimology


    VICTIMOLOGY (3)Incidence and patterns in victimology and the role of the victim in the criminal justice process.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3335 - Police Org & Mgmt


    POLICE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT (3)Organizational and management theory of police work.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3340 - U.S. Criminal Courts


    U.S. CRIMINAL COURTS (3)Examination of the state, federal, adult, juvenile criminal court in the U.S., their structure, process and function, their history and recent developments.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316; ENG 128 or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3344 - Trial Practice


    TRIAL PRACTICE (3)Basic trial skills and techniques, including motion practice, opening and closing statements, direct and cross examination, impeachment, admissible evidence, and objections.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department; completion of SPCH 203 or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3351 - Probation & Parole


    PROBATION AND PAROLE (3)History of probation and parole, casework techniques, caseload handling, supervisory functions, and counseling techniques for field service workers.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3352 - Juvenile Inst


    JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS (3)Development of treatment concepts, treatment modalities, program planning, and service delivery systems in juvenile corrections.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 357 or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3353 - Adult Institutions


    ADULT INSTITUTIONS (3)Development of treatment concepts, treatment modalities, program planning, and service delivery in adult corrections.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3354 - Community Based Corr


    COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONS (3)History, philosophy and treatment modalities in community corrections, halfway houses, pre-release andwork release programs, and urban minimum security programs.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3355 - Crime Control/Prevnt


    CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION (3)Basic principles of crime prevention and control policies in the U.S.Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3359 - Interven Dysfun Fam


    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3370 - Security Admin I


    SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (3)Introduction to the principles of administration and management of private security in the public sector. A study of security systems, their application, and the legal framework of their operation.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309 and 316, English 128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 3378 - Internatnl CJ Systms


    COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)An analysis of the criminal justice systems of Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Consideration of basic philosophies of law and justice, arrangements for crime prevention, and law enforcement, dispute settlement structures, and methods of dealing with convicted offenders.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 200, 309, and 316, and ENG 128; or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CJ 4303 - Prob Social Justice


    PROBLEMS IN SOCIAL JUSTICE (3)Investigation and report on an individually selected social justice problem.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department; junior standing (60 hours).

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1230  OR ENG 1240  OR ENG 1270 

  
  • CJ 4306 - Cnsl Soc Just Areas


    COUNSELING IN SOCIAL JUSTICE AREAS (3)Specific techniques for individual and group processes and therapy with delinquents and criminals.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4318 - Corr Law/Pris Rights


    CORRECTIONAL LAW AND PRISONER RIGHTS (3)Constitutional rights of prisoners and ex-offenders, and review of recent court decisions.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4320 - Women in Crim Just


    WOMEN IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)Survey of women in criminal justice: professional role; female offenders, victims, volunteers and institutions.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4321 - Correctional Org


    THE CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATION (3)Theory, concept, and development of correctional organizations; classical and current perspectives.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316; English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4322 - Organized Crime


    ORGANIZED CRIME (3)Overview of organized criminal activities in the United States, including distinguishing characteristics, history, types of activities, modes of operation, and societal responses.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4323 - Youth Gangs/Violence


    YOUTH GANGS AND VIOLENCE (3)Analysis of youth gangs with emphasis on delinquent activity. Traces the historical development of gangs, the nature of gangs, characteristics of members, and theories of gang delinquency.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4324 - Youth Gang Intervntn


    YOUTH GANG INTERVENTION (3)Theory, practice, and evaluation of various approaches to youth gang intervention.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4325 - Police Operations


    POLICE OPERATIONS (3)Analysis of the basics behind effective police operations including the context in which services are provided and the skills required to provide these services. Approaches to patrol, traffic, crime, violence, juveniles, gangs are examined within the operational context.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, and ENG 1280/128; or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4326 - Police Com Relations


    POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS (3)Analysis of the relationship between the police and the community in terms of mutual understanding, involvement, and commitment. Police responsiveness and accountability to the community in terms of the control of crime and disorder is also considered.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, and ENG 1280/128; or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4329 - Resrch Apprenticeshp


    RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP (3)Supervised experience assisting in an ongoing research project.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, 2316/316, and 4350/350; English 1280/128, junior standing (60 hours); consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , CJ 4350 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4331 - Drug Abuse/Crim Just


    DRUG ABUSE AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (3)Examination of the legal and social issues involved in the drug problem, including the problems faced by the criminal justice administration in dealing with the drug offender.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4332 - Victimology


    VICTIMOLOGY (3)Incidence and patterns in victimology and the role of the victim in the criminal justice process.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4334 - Comp Police Systems


    COMPARATIVE POLICE SYSTEMS (3)The basic structure and functions of police systems in selected foreign countries.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4335 - Police Org & Mgmt


    POLICE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT (3)Organizational and management theory of police work.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4336 - Sociolgy of Corrctns


    SOCIOLOGY OF CORRECTIONS (3)The culture that exists within correctional institutions; the relationship of the correctional system to American culture and society.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4337 - CJ Hist Perspective


    CRIMINAL JUSTICE FROM AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE (3)History of criminal justice from ancient times to 20th century.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4338 - Criminology Theory


    CRIMINOLOGY THEORY (3)Reviews the history of criminological theory and existing paradigms for the explanation of crime.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4340 - U.S. Criminal Courts


    U.S. CRIMINAL COURTS (3)Examination of the state, federal, adult, juvenile criminal court in the U.S., their structure, process and function, their history and recent developments.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316; ENG 1280/128 or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4343 - Const Crim Procedure


    CONSTITUTIONAL CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (3)U.S. constitutional law governing what the police and courts can and cannot do in the investigation of crime and the arrest and prosecution of criminals. The development of this body of law through US Supreme Court decisions interpreting and applying the Bill of Rights. Particularly recommended for law enforcement and Prelaw students.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department; junior standing (60 hours).

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4344 - Trial Practice


    TRIAL PRACTICE (3)Basic trial skills and techniques, including motion practice, opening and closing statements, direct and cross examination, impeachment, admissible evidence, and objections.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department; completion of CMAT2030/203 or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , CMAT 2030 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4345 - Law Jud Proc Society


    LAW, JUDICIAL PROCESS AND SOCIETY (3)The nature of law and its relationships to society; legal reasoning and the judicial creation of law and policy; law school, lawyers and the legal profession; political influences on the judicial process. Particularly recommended for prelaw students, preferably in their junior year.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department; junior standing (60 hours).

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4350 - Rsrch Design in CJ


    RESEARCH DESIGN IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)Sources of knowledge, developing research problem statements, methods for gathering data, and introduction to types of analysis.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department; junior standing (60 hours).

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4351 - Probation & Parole


    PROBATION AND PAROLE (3)History of probation and parole, casework techniques, caseload handling, supervisory functions, and counseling techniques for field service workers.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4352 - Juvenile Institutions


    JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS (3)Development of treatment concepts, treatment modalities, program planning, and service delivery systems in juvenile corrections.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 4357/357 or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , CJ 4357 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4353 - Adult Institutions


    ADULT INSTITUTIONS (3)Development of treatment concepts, treatment modalities, program planning, and service delivery in adult corrections.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4354 - Community Based Corr


    COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONS (3)History, philosophy and treatment modalities in community corrections, halfway houses, pre-release and work release programs, and urban minimum security programs.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4355 - Crime Control/Prevnt


    CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION (3)Basic principles of crime prevention and control policies in the U.S.Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4356 - Loc Deten Facility


    LOCAL DETENTION FACILITIES (3) An overview of American local detention facilities, e.g., city, county, and regional jails, work farms, and camps. History of jails, jail administration, users of jails, work farms and, detention camps.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4357 - Juv Delinq & Juv Jus


    JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE (3)Overview of the juvenile justice system; theories of delinquency; causes of delinquency; juvenile law; juvenile court operation and administration; delinquency prevention programs. IAI: CRJ 914Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4359 - Fam Crisis Interven


    FAMILY CRISIS INTERVENTION IN SOCIAL JUSTICE AREAS (3)Focus on family strengths to promote criminal justice clients’ behavioral change, increased sense of worth, and relationship and communciation skills.Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4361 - Substantive Crim Law


    ELEMENTS OF SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW (3)Study of the basic elements of substantive criminal law; philosophy of criminal law.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4362 - Community/Crime Prev


    COMMUNITY’S ROLE IN CRIME PREVENTION (3)An examination of roles the community plays in the prevention, deterrence, and control of crime, with a focus on private sector involvement.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4363 - Criminal Investigtn


    CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3)Review of general knowledge and skill development from the social sciences focusing on investigation in criminal justice settings and legal and ethical considerations.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, and 2316/316; ENG 1280/128 or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4368 - Terrorism


    TERRORISM (3)Survey of literature on terrorism in America and abroad. Overview of theory, research, and action to confront terrorism.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4370 - Security Admin I


    SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (3)Introduction to the principles of administration and management of private security in the public sector. A study of security systems, their application, and the legal framework of their operation.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4378 - Internatnl CJ Systms


    COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)An analysis of the criminal justice systems of Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Consideration of basic philosophies of law and justice, arrangements for crime prevention, and law enforcement, dispute settlement structures, and methods of dealing with convicted offenders.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, and 2316/316, and ENG 1280/128; or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4380 - Quantitative Rsrch Meth


    QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (3)Descriptive and inferential statistics; correlation; regression analysis. Emphasis on interpreting and understanding statistical analyses commonly found in criminal justice literature.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 4350/350 or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 4350 

  
  • CJ 4381 - Qualitative Research


    QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)Gathering and analyzing field and archival materials with attention to ethical concerns and policy applications.Prerequisites: CJ 4350/350

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 4350 

  
  • CJ 4389 - Special Topics in CJ


    SPECIAL TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)Analysis of a contemporary criminological problem chosen by the instructor.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CJ 1200/200, 2309/309 and 2316/316, English 1280/128, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 

  
  • CJ 4390 - Prac/Intern Crim Jus


    PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE/ FIELD (3-6)Supervised experience in criminal justice setting. Students integrate theory, knowledge and practice in culminating experience of criminal justice program. One hundred twenty-two clock hours for three credit hours. Six-hour option may be taken in one semester with the consent of the department. Writing emphasis course.Prerequisite(s): Declared major; consent of the department; completion of 105 credit hours, including CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, 2316/316 and ENG 1280/128, 2280/228, 2790/279, and 2800/280. Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.5.

    Credit Hours 3 to 6

    Contact Hours 3 to 6

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 , ENG 2280 , ENG 2790 , ENG 2800 

  
  • CJ 4391 - Bachelor Paper


    BACHELOR PAPER (3)Writing intensive course culminating in a substantial paper. May be taken as an alternative to the practicum/internship. Writing emphasis course.Prerequisite(s): For declared majors who have worked a minimum of six months in a criminal justice agency. Consent of department. Completion of 105 credit hours, including CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, 2316/316 and ENG 1280/128, 2280/228, 2790/279 and 2800/280. Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.5.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 , ENG 2280 , ENG 2790 , ENG 2800 

  
  • CJ 4392 - Service Learning


    SERVICE LEARNING PRACTICUM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-6)Supervised service learning/research class. With community partners, students participate in organized service activities that meet identified community justice-related needs. Integration theory of knowledge and civic action as culminating experience of criminal justice program. One hundred twelve clock hours for three credit hours. Six-hour option may be taken in one semester with the consent of the department and instructor.Prerequisite(s): Declared major; consent of the department; completion of 105 credit hours, including CJ 1200/200, 2309/309, 2316/316 and ENG 1280/128, 2280/228 and 2800/280. Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.5.

    Credit Hours 3 to 6

    Contact Hours 3 to 6

    Prerequisites
    CJ 1200 , CJ 2309 , CJ 2316 , ENG 1280 , ENG 2280 , ENG 2800 

Comm, Media Arts, Theatre

  
  • CMAT 1000 - CMAT Orientation


    CMAT ORIENTATION (1)Introduction for incoming Freshmen and transfer students to collegiate life. Provides a basic understanding of university, college, and departmental policies, a review of CMAT curriculum and graduation requirements, an introduction to the learning tools and resources available on campus, and tips for effective time and money management, stress reduction, wellness, and meeting course and faculty expectations. Survey of career opportunities related to the field. This course is required for all incoming CMAT Freshmen and transfer students with less than 45 hours of academic credit.

    Credit Hours 1

    Contact Hours 1

  
  • CMAT 1130 - Comm for Professionl


    COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONALS (3)Basic communication for professionals including communication theory, affects of culture on language, verbal and non-verbal communication, gender communication, small group dynamics, and speaking for presentations.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CMAT 1140 - Business Based Com


    BUSINESS BASED COMMUNICATION (3)How to prepare and deliver business presentations. Will also enhance interviewing, team building and networking skills. Learn and apply the principles of small group and cross-cultural communication along with audience analysis strategies to a variety of real-world business situations.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CMAT 1440 - Crit App Perfrm Arts


    CRITICAL APPROACHES TO THE PERFORMING ARTS (3)Major theories of arts criticism through an understanding of the production processes of theatre, mass media and film.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CMAT 1520 - Fund Theatre Prac I


    FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATRE PRACTICE I /2 (1)Basic principles of play production. Practical work in production planning. IAI: TA 918

    Credit Hours 1

    Contact Hours 2

  
  • CMAT 1530 - Fund Theatre Prac II


    FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATRE PRACTICE II /2 (1)Continuation of CMAT 1520/152. IAI: TA 918PREREQUISITE: CMAT 1520/152

    Credit Hours 1

    Contact Hours 2

    Prerequisites
    CMAT 1520 

  
  • CMAT 1540 - Fund Theatre Prac III


    FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATER PRACTICE III LECTURE AND PRACTICE /2 (1)Continuation of CMAT 1530/153 . IAI: TA 918Prerequisite: CMAT 1530/153.

    Credit Hours 1

    Contact Hours 1

    Prerequisites
    CMAT 1530  

  
  • CMAT 1650 - Cptr Media/Communctn


    COMPUTER MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION (3)Issues of computer-mediated communication, including Internet culture, privacy, ownership, and free speech. Non-lab course.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CMAT 1750 - Intro Media Criticism


    INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA CRITICISM (3)Critical approaches to television and film: cultural representation, feminist, genre, and authorship analysis.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CMAT 2000 - US Film History


    SUVEY OF US FILM HISTORY (3)Historical survey of the film industry in the United States.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CMAT 2030 - Basic Speech Commun


    BASIC SPEECH COMMUNICATION (3)Introduction to speech arts and sciences. Includes communication theory, voice science, and theater. Oral presentations before an audience. (Enrichment core course) IAI: C2 900

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CMAT 2040 - Intro to Theatre


    INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3)An orientation to live theater, including its origins and occupations. IAI: F1 908

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • CMAT 2070 - TV Studio Production


    TELEVISION STUDIO PRODUCTION (3)Course designed to develop skills in audio, lighting, control room, editing and studio or field procedures. IAI: MC 916

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • CMAT 2080 - Text Analysis & Drmtrgy


    TEXTUAL ANALYSIS AND DRAMATURGY (3)Historical and critical approach to the relatively new American field of dramaturgy. The role of the professional dramaturg during the play development process and within the professional theatre setting. Focus on research, text analysis, socio-historical situation and practice.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

 

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