Education
Plan of Study: Justice Administration , College of Liberal Arts & Sciences– Spring 2014
Courses description: (Referenced from the Academic Catalog)
ENGL032 Developmental Writing and Reading
Using an integrated approach, this basic skills course helps students develop skills to meet prerequisite writing and reading requirements of college-level work. Coursework focuses on process based activities designed to develop pre-writing, writing and revising skills, and relates writing to such skills as pre-reading, reading and analysis in order to strengthen critical thinking. As part of the writing process, fundamental aspects of grammar, usage and style are addressed as necessary
MATH032 Introduction to Algebra
This basic skills course provides students with the critical elements of algebra for linear equations and inequalities. Starting with a foundation of arithmetic with real numbers, coursework progresses through addition and multiplication rules for solving linear equations, and then applies those rules to inequalities as well. The course concludes with an introduction to polynomial operations. The goal of the course is to ensure a solid understanding of basic elements of algebra.
ENGL112 Composition
This course develops writing skills through analysis of essays, articles and other written works that are used as models for writing practice and development. Writing assignments stress process approaches, development, organization, revision and audience awareness. Students use word processing and web based tools to develop written work.
ENGL135 Advanced Composition
This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical reading requirements and longer, more sophisticated reports, including a documented library research paper. Assignments require revising and editing for an intended audience. Students are also taught search strategies for accessing a variety of print and electronic resources.
ENGL227 Professional Writing
This course extends composition principles to writing in a career context. Through a process-oriented approach, students learn to create effective reports and correspondence. Major emphasis is given to the principles of professional writing in common applications. Studies include electronic communication and oral reporting. Students may also learn to create web pages for communication purposes.
PSYC110 Psychology
This course provides a foundation for understanding, predicting and directing behavior. Organized within a framework encompassing foundations, general topics and applications, the course provides an understanding of how psychological principles and concepts relate to professional and personal life. Topics include learning, attitude formation, personality, social influence, dynamics of communication, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and group roles and processes.
PSYC285 Developmental Psychology
In the context of a general introduction to psychology and the social sciences, this course explores human development across the life span. Topics include physical, cognitive, psychological, social and moral development of infants, children, adolescents and adults. Coursework also addresses developmental theories, motivation, personality development, culture, and general psychological theories and principles.
LAWS310 The Legal Environment
This course examines the North American legal system, focusing on aspects of the law as they relate to social, economic and ethical issues. Students explore regulatory matters, intellectual property, employer-employee relationships, antitrust, environmental issues, consumer protection, and civil versus criminal law distinctions.
COLL148 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
This course focuses on identifying and articulating skills needed for academic and professional success. Coursework provides instruction and practice in critical thinking and problem-solving through analysis of critical reading and reasoning, as well as through examination of problem-solving methodologies. Students learn to work in teams, to identify and resolve problems, and to use research effectively to gather and evaluate relevant and useful information.
MATH114 Algebra for College Students
This course focuses on factoring polynomials; solving quadratic equations, systems of linear equations; radical expressions; and functions where linear and quadratic functions are emphasized using application problems and modeling.
MATH221 Statistics for Decision-Making
This course provides tools used for statistical analysis and decision-making in business. The course includes both descriptive statistics and inferential concepts used to draw conclusions about a population. Research techniques such as sampling and experiment design are included for both single and multiple sample groups.
SCI228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab
This course provides an overview of basic nutrients the body requires for health and life, and dispels common nutrition myths. The role of nutrition in various biological phases of the human life cycle as well as psychological and sociological implications of food, are discussed. Students also learn how the scientific method of inquiry is used in the nutritional science and health fields. In the lab, students collect observational data, employ computer simulations, and prepare and sample various foods.
COMP100 Computer Applications for Business with Lab
This course introduces basic concepts and principles underlying personal productivity tools widely used in business such as word processors, spreadsheets, and email and web browsers. Students also learn basic computer terminology and concepts. Hands-on exercises provide students with experience in use of PCs and current personal productivity tools.
JADM100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course surveys the history, structure and practice of the Criminal justice system in the United States. Responsibilities and constraints of primary agencies are overviewed, as are basics of institutional and community corrections as well as juvenile justice.
JADM110 Introduction to Criminology
This course examines individual and social theories of crime. Approaches to researching the incidents, types and causes of crime are examined, as are consequences of crime and governmental interventions. Topics also include violent crimes, crimes against property, white-collar and corporate crime, and public disorder crimes.
JADM120 Introduction to Policing
This course introduces the roles and organizations responsible for enforcing the law and affecting social order. History of American policing and issues in contemporary policing are covered. Careers in policing are explored along with trends in types of policing, such as community policing, and new strategies in law enforcement.
Plan of Study: Justice Administration , College of Liberal Arts & Sciences– Spring 2014
Courses description: (Referenced from the Academic Catalog)
ENGL032 Developmental Writing and Reading
Using an integrated approach, this basic skills course helps students develop skills to meet prerequisite writing and reading requirements of college-level work. Coursework focuses on process based activities designed to develop pre-writing, writing and revising skills, and relates writing to such skills as pre-reading, reading and analysis in order to strengthen critical thinking. As part of the writing process, fundamental aspects of grammar, usage and style are addressed as necessary
MATH032 Introduction to Algebra
This basic skills course provides students with the critical elements of algebra for linear equations and inequalities. Starting with a foundation of arithmetic with real numbers, coursework progresses through addition and multiplication rules for solving linear equations, and then applies those rules to inequalities as well. The course concludes with an introduction to polynomial operations. The goal of the course is to ensure a solid understanding of basic elements of algebra.
ENGL112 Composition
This course develops writing skills through analysis of essays, articles and other written works that are used as models for writing practice and development. Writing assignments stress process approaches, development, organization, revision and audience awareness. Students use word processing and web based tools to develop written work.
ENGL135 Advanced Composition
This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical reading requirements and longer, more sophisticated reports, including a documented library research paper. Assignments require revising and editing for an intended audience. Students are also taught search strategies for accessing a variety of print and electronic resources.
ENGL227 Professional Writing
This course extends composition principles to writing in a career context. Through a process-oriented approach, students learn to create effective reports and correspondence. Major emphasis is given to the principles of professional writing in common applications. Studies include electronic communication and oral reporting. Students may also learn to create web pages for communication purposes.
PSYC110 Psychology
This course provides a foundation for understanding, predicting and directing behavior. Organized within a framework encompassing foundations, general topics and applications, the course provides an understanding of how psychological principles and concepts relate to professional and personal life. Topics include learning, attitude formation, personality, social influence, dynamics of communication, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and group roles and processes.
PSYC285 Developmental Psychology
In the context of a general introduction to psychology and the social sciences, this course explores human development across the life span. Topics include physical, cognitive, psychological, social and moral development of infants, children, adolescents and adults. Coursework also addresses developmental theories, motivation, personality development, culture, and general psychological theories and principles.
LAWS310 The Legal Environment
This course examines the North American legal system, focusing on aspects of the law as they relate to social, economic and ethical issues. Students explore regulatory matters, intellectual property, employer-employee relationships, antitrust, environmental issues, consumer protection, and civil versus criminal law distinctions.
COLL148 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
This course focuses on identifying and articulating skills needed for academic and professional success. Coursework provides instruction and practice in critical thinking and problem-solving through analysis of critical reading and reasoning, as well as through examination of problem-solving methodologies. Students learn to work in teams, to identify and resolve problems, and to use research effectively to gather and evaluate relevant and useful information.
MATH114 Algebra for College Students
This course focuses on factoring polynomials; solving quadratic equations, systems of linear equations; radical expressions; and functions where linear and quadratic functions are emphasized using application problems and modeling.
MATH221 Statistics for Decision-Making
This course provides tools used for statistical analysis and decision-making in business. The course includes both descriptive statistics and inferential concepts used to draw conclusions about a population. Research techniques such as sampling and experiment design are included for both single and multiple sample groups.
SCI228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab
This course provides an overview of basic nutrients the body requires for health and life, and dispels common nutrition myths. The role of nutrition in various biological phases of the human life cycle as well as psychological and sociological implications of food, are discussed. Students also learn how the scientific method of inquiry is used in the nutritional science and health fields. In the lab, students collect observational data, employ computer simulations, and prepare and sample various foods.
COMP100 Computer Applications for Business with Lab
This course introduces basic concepts and principles underlying personal productivity tools widely used in business such as word processors, spreadsheets, and email and web browsers. Students also learn basic computer terminology and concepts. Hands-on exercises provide students with experience in use of PCs and current personal productivity tools.
JADM100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course surveys the history, structure and practice of the Criminal justice system in the United States. Responsibilities and constraints of primary agencies are overviewed, as are basics of institutional and community corrections as well as juvenile justice.
JADM110 Introduction to Criminology
This course examines individual and social theories of crime. Approaches to researching the incidents, types and causes of crime are examined, as are consequences of crime and governmental interventions. Topics also include violent crimes, crimes against property, white-collar and corporate crime, and public disorder crimes.
JADM120 Introduction to Policing
This course introduces the roles and organizations responsible for enforcing the law and affecting social order. History of American policing and issues in contemporary policing are covered. Careers in policing are explored along with trends in types of policing, such as community policing, and new strategies in law enforcement.