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  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    An exploration of an area of study in communication which is not already offered as a course. Students design the course with the consent of a faculty member. Credits vary PREREQUISITE: JR./SR. STANDING AND PERMISSION REQUIRED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
  • 1.00 - 12.00 Credits

    An on-the-job placement experience with reflection and analysis. Provides students the opportunity to explore, define, and refine areas of interest, as well as apply communication theory and skills in the workplace context. Credits vary; may be repeated
  • 3.00 Credits

    A reflection on key areas of communication knowledge and practices. Students develop and present a final work product that demonstrates the knowledge and skills that they have acquired in their communication courses as well as a reflection on how communication study relates to the liberal arts and to contemporary issues
  • 3.00 Credits

    An examination of major ethical theories and principles pertaining to interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication. Students focus on a variety of ethical issues and case studies as a method for refining critical thinking and oral/written argumentation skills. Communication ethics literacy, dialogue for understanding, and tolerance in times of disagreement are emphasized
  • 3.00 Credits

    This undergraduate course offers an introduction to the field of criminology that covers the concept of law, the measurement of crime, theories explaining criminal behavior, types of crime, the United States criminal justice system, the police, and the courts
  • 3.00 Credits

    This undergraduate course will provide students with an overview of the criminal justice system, including historical development, present status, and suggested reforms. Students will learn the terminology of the field and trends in policies and procedures related to victims, offenders, police, attorneys, courts, and corrections. Additionally, students will examine their own beliefs and attitudes as related to crime and response to crime
  • 3.00 Credits

    This undergraduate course provides an overview of the American law enforcement system. After reviewing historical law enforcement events and their subsequent impact, students will understand current law enforcement methods and structure. Students will consider how current events are impacting and affecting change in law enforcement in the United States. Students will also be challenged to see the limitations of today's law enforcement and adaptations that need to be implemented to answer these challenges.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This undergraduate criminology course aims to provide students with a multidisciplinary exploration of hate crimes, offering insights from sociology, psychology, law and criminology. Throughout the semester, students will delve into the historical context and evolution of hate crimes, examining the various forms they take and the motivations behind them. The course will foster a nuanced understanding of the intersections of identity, prejudice, and discrimination, with a focus on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics
  • 3.00 Credits

    This undergraduate course addresses the concepts and practices of cyber and white-collar crimes. Students will learn the methods, causes, and consequences of such crimes, and how they have increased dramatically over the past decade. Additionally, specific focus will address the systems where these sorts of criminal activities are more common such as in the healthcare, corporate, educational, housing, and environmental systems
  • 3.00 Credits

    This undergraduate course introduces students to substantive areas of Criminal Law. Students will explore topics including the purposes of Criminal Law, requirements of Criminal Law, elements of crimes, defenses and justifications to crimes, and criminal sanctions and sentencing. In addition, students will examine case law and gain exposure in applying legal principles to criminal fact patterns. Students' mastery of the concepts will be assessed in a variety of different manners including using tools such as quizzes, essays, and discussion posts
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