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2018-2019 Evening, Weekend, Online Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graduate Course Descriptions
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Following are the list of courses offered in the Evening, Weekend and Online program. The courses are organized alphabetically by the course prefix, and then by the course number. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are included.
Credits
The unit of credit is the semester hour. It is defined as one class hour (or its equivalent) per week for one semester.
All courses listed in this catalog are three semester hour courses unless indicated otherwise.
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Counseling-Graduate (CN) |
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CN 714 - Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling Semester Hours: 3
Everyone, including counselors, holds certain beliefs and opinions about their own and other particular groups. These beliefs, biases, or unintentional prejudices influence the counselor’s ability to establish therapeutic relationships with clients of different genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, social classes, ages, etc. Membership in a minority group influences not only the life experiences and perceptions of the members, but it also impacts the individuals’ willingness and ability to seek help, participate in therapy, and, for children, to learn and achieve in school. This course provides an introduction to the theory, research, and practices which underlie and inform competent and ethical therapeutic interventions and assessments with a diverse population. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to explore their own identities, world views, and attitudes and how they might influence the helping process.
Pre- or co-requisites: CN 710 - Introduction to Counseling and Ethics .
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CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration Semester Hours: 3
This course provides an in-depth review of the classic and modern theories of human development. Theories will be evaluated in terms of their utility and pragmatism, strengths and weaknesses, and empirical validation. These theories will be applied to the various challenges that clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds bring to the counseling situation. In addition to the theories and case application, the course will also explore the development of psychopathology, and the role of a wellness perspective in the conceptualization of human development.
Pre-requisites: none.
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CN 718 - Introduction to Psychopathology Semester Hours: 3
This course addresses individual diagnosis from a variety of perspectives: biologic, developmental, cultural and interpersonal. It provides students with a broad theoretical base for understanding psychopathology from an individual, descriptive, symptoms perspective as found within the DSM 5. Students will be introduced to methods of assessment and diagnosis for children, adolescents, and adults with major mental disorders. The ability to diagnosis will form a beginning foundation for treatment planning associated with various diagnostic categories.
Pre-requisites: CN 714 - Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling and CN 726 - Counseling Theories .
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CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics Semester Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to the principles, procedures, and techniques of the intentional interviewing that occurs in professional counselor-client interactions. Through experiential exercises (mock counseling sessions) and within the context of a wellness approach to psychological health, beginning counselors will learn specific interviewing skills, the goals and stages of interviewing, as well as strategies for therapeutic change. Beginning counselors will explore the importance of nonverbal behaviors, values, perspectives, the role of emotions and cognitions, as well as cultural factors in counselor-client communication. Throughout the course, beginning counselors will have the opportunity to reflect upon their own beliefs, skills, and values, as well as assess their competence in the specific interviewing skills.
Pre-requisites: CN 714 - Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling .
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CN 726 - Counseling Theories Semester Hours: 3
This course will focus on the various systems of psychotherapy from the older, traditional theories to the more modern approaches, including family systems, cross-cultural approaches, and constructivist and integrative strategies. Understanding the foundation of the theories (their views of human nature and personality) will allow comparative analysis of the theories’ explanations of psychopathology, and the goals, assessment, therapeutic relationships, techniques, and mechanisms of change. Empirical validation, gender and multicultural issues, and indications and contraindications of the various approaches will be explored.
Pre-requisites: none.
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CN 728 - Psychometrics and Assessment Semester Hours: 3
This course explores the fundamental principles of psychological testing and assessment. It is designed to present information and strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative assessment instruments that may be helpful in the counseling process. Topics include the basic concepts of psychometrics and measurement, types of appraisals, issues related to special populations, diversity, and ethical guidelines relevant to psychological assessment.
Pre-requisites: CN 718 - Introduction to Psychopathology .
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CN 733 - Foundations of School Counseling Semester Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to counseling in the PreK-12 setting focusing on the history, philosophy, and trends in school counseling. Topics include the role and function of the counselor including the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive school counseling program (including ACPs and other student support services), individual and group facilitation skills, classroom management skills, counseling diverse students, coordination with programs inside and outside of the school, referrals, and consultation methods involving parents, educators, and the community. Students will be required to view the “Developing your Portfolio” PowerPoint.
Pre-requisites: CN 714 - Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling , CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration , and CN 726 - Counseling Theories .
Offered: once per academic year.
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CN 734 - Research Methods and Program Evaluation Semester Hours: 3
The focus of this course is the basic concepts and processes of psychological and counseling research, including qualitative and quantitative approaches. Topics include the research process, research design, basic measurement (reliability, validity, normal curve, norms, score interpretation), statistical concepts (frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, hypothesis testing, and significance tests). This course also explores the basic methodology for planning, conducting, and interpreting research and evaluating counseling programs. Special consideration will be given to ethics in research including informed consent, institutional review boards for the protection of human subjects, and vulnerable populations.
Pre-requisites: CN 710 - Introduction to Counseling and Ethics .
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CN 735 - Couples and Family Therapy Semester Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to address a wide variety of issues in the context of relationships and families. The course focuses on assisting the student in developing skills and case management techniques for working with families, couples and the external systems they will encounter. The student will develop a conceptual framework that emphasizes a systems approach and will be exposed to contemporary family and couple issues they will be dealing with including: families in transition, family developmental stages and expectations, nontraditional lifestyles, societal and professional trends, ethnic diversity, and specific presenting problems and how they are viewed within a systems context. The sequencing of therapy and specific intervention strategies will also be dealt with, in addition to ethical considerations. The instructional format of this course will be devoted to guided group discussions and activities, lecture, video presentations, and demonstrations.
Pre-requisites: CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration , CN 718 - Introduction to Psychopathology , and CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics .
Offered: at least once an academic year.
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CN 736 - Counseling Children and Adolescents Semester Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the theories, practices, and techniques necessary for working with children, adolescents, and their families in therapeutic settings and schools. Not only will the traditional theories of counseling children be examined, but evidence-based treatment programs with specific populations of children will be added to the discussion. The combination of theory and evidence-based practice will facilitate students’ ability to utilize the knowledge and skills learned in this and other courses. This course will address the unique presenting complaints of children in counseling settings, multicultural concerns, consultation, play and group therapy, and professional, ethical guidelines required for work with children.
Pre-requisites: CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration , CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics , and CN 726 - Counseling Theories .
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CN 737 - Counseling and Treatment of Addictive Disorders Semester Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to addresses the etiology and treatment of addictive behaviors (e.g. alcohol and other substance abuse, gambling, etc.) Theories linked with addiction to biological, psychological, and other factors will be evaluated critically with an emphasis on developing effective treatment recovery and relapse prevention. Students will be able to identify abuse, addiction, and co-dependence so that problems with addiction can be appropriately addressed with clients. Secondary course topics include; effects of addictive behaviors on the family, mediations used with substance use disorders, and how multicultural factors impact counseling and treatment of addictive disorders.
Pre-requisites: CN 718 - Introduction to Psychopathology and CN 726 - Counseling Theories .
Offered: at least once an academic year.
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CN 738 - Group Therapy Semester Hours: 3
This course will focus on the theory, principles, and practice of group therapy. Beyond reading, lecture, and discussion, this course involves a significant experiential component. Class members will participate in an actual therapy group so that the concepts and practice of group therapy will be illuminated in the here-and-now. Therapeutic factors, interpersonal learning, and group cohesiveness will provide the foundation for understanding the role of the group counselor in selecting clients for participation, and creating, preparing, and leading the group. Additional topics which will be considered are the stages of the group, the tasks and roles of the clients, outcome research regarding the mechanism of change in groups, and the effectiveness of group therapy. Specialty groups and issues concerning specific populations (e.g., adults, children, mandated participants) and ethical issues as they relate to working in groups will be explored.
Pre-requisites: CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics .
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CN 739 - Career Counseling and Development Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide an overview of career counseling and development including the history and future of work, theories, assessments, informational resources, employability skills, program planning, computer applications, and career management. The role of diversity and ethics in career counseling, planning and development will be explored. Particular focus will be placed on understanding the importance of professional boundaries and confidentiality in the beginning professional counselor’s usage of social media.
Pre-requisites: CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration and CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics .
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CN 743 - Advanced Clinical Skills Semester Hours: 3
This course will allow students to learn the advanced clinical skills necessary for the provision of services as a professional counselor. Students will utilize their knowledge of the DSM V diagnostic categories to consider differential diagnoses, conduct complete clinical intake interviews, and perform mental status evaluations. Students will utilize their knowledge of the theoretical models of the mental disorders to develop case conceptualizations and assessments, and to write treatment plans.
Pre-requisites: CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics and CN 728 - Psychometrics and Assessment .
Offered: as needed.
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CN 744 - Crisis and Trauma: Theory and Intervention Semester Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to address two distinct but related topics, crisis intervention and trauma counseling, within the field of counseling and human services. The class will explore the current theory, evaluation, and treatment related to both acute crisis intervention and counseling for past traumatic experiences. Topics specific to crisis intervention include identification of the nature and types of crises. Topics specific to trauma counseling include post-trauma consequences and the role of psychosocial factors and comorbid mental disorders in treatment. Students will develop practitioner skills associated with counseling clients in crisis and in treatment for past traumatic experiences.
Pre-requisites: CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration and CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics .
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CN 752 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors Semester Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to psychotherapeutic drugs and how they are used to treat various mental disorders. At the outset, the course presents the basic structures of the nervous system necessary to understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychoactive drugs. Many psychoactive drugs are used for therapeutic purposes. Other psychoactive drugs, even those prescribed for therapeutic purposes, become the objects of addiction. The major classes of drugs used for therapeutic purposes: antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants as well as the actions, side effects, and risks will be considered.
Pre-requisites: CN 718 - Introduction to Psychopathology .
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CN 760 - Contemporary Topics in Counseling Semester Hours: 3
Topics of current interest to counselors and others in the counseling field. Courses may include emerging counseling techniques, legal and ethical issues, and other pertinent topics. Courses will vary over time to meet the needs of students.
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CN 765 - Seminar: Structure and Organization of School Counseling Semester Hours: 3
The primary purpose of this course is to investigate the roles and responsibilities of school counselors and the profession of school counseling. The secondary purpose is to allow each student the opportunity to refine his/her portfolio of competencies. The topics addressed in the course include the philosophies of school counseling, and the history and role of schools as social institutions. Qualities of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, and models of delivery systems will be explored as students learn how to develop, manage, and evaluate comprehensive school counseling programs. The course will also explore the activities of school counselors within comprehensive school counseling programs-such as student transition skills from level to level; classroom management; the design of development guidance lessons; special education; response to intervention (RTI); positive behavior intervention systems (PBIS); Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association (ATODA) issues; the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s PI34 and licensing; education and advocacy; consultation; leadership; and coordination with students, parents, and colleagues in the school and community. Students will continue their study of the ethical codes for school counseling, the licensing requirements, and the legal and professional issues pertinent to the field of school counseling.
Pre-requisites: CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration , CN 718 - Introduction to Psychopathology , and CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics , or by consent of Program Director.
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CN 766 - Practicum in School Counseling Semester Hours: 3
The practicum in school counseling is a one-semester, 125-hour minimum, supervised counseling experience within the context of an approved school placement. The course is designed to help students integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned in previous program coursework to implement comprehensive, developmental, and collaborative school counseling programs. Students will both observe and serve in individual and group counseling sessions with a minimum of 50 hours of direct service with students involving assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Audio or audio-visual recordings are often used to develop skills in conceptualizing cases and selecting and implementing appropriate interventions. The application of ethical and legal issues in counseling is reviewed. The course culminates in an evaluation of each student’s counseling performance throughout the practicum.
Pre-requisites: CN 728 - Psychometrics and Assessment , CN 733 - Foundations of School Counseling , and CN 736 - Counseling Children and Adolescents .
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CN 767 - Internship I: School Counseling Semester Hours: 3
The School Counseling Internship I is a one-semester, 300-hour minimum, supervised counseling experience within the context of an approved school placement. The course is designed to build extensively on a student’s practicum experience by involving him/her in all aspects of the role and functioning of a professional school counselor. Interns will integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned in previous program coursework to implement comprehensive, developmental, and collaborative school counseling programs. Interns will serve in individual and group counseling sessions with a minimum of 120 hours of direct service with students involving assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Audio or audio-visual recordings are used when available to develop skills in conceptualizing cases and selecting and implementing appropriate interventions. The application of ethical and legal issues in counseling is reviewed. The course culminates in an evaluation of the intern’s counseling performance throughout the internship.
Pre-requisites: CN 738 - Group Therapy , CN 766 - Practicum in School Counseling with a minimum grade of B, including a positive recommendation from the Practicum instructor and supervisor, and a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Pre- or co-requisites: CN 739 - Career Counseling and Development .
Note: Students with an overall GPA between 3.0 and 3.5 should talk with an advisor about taking the Praxis II exam.
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CN 768 - Internship II: School Counseling Semester Hours: 3
The School Counseling Internship II is a one-semester, 300-hour minimum, supervised counseling experience within the context of an approved school placement. The course is designed to help interns master all aspects of the role and functioning of a professional school counselor. Interns will integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned in previous program coursework to implement comprehensive, developmental, and collaborative school counseling programs. Interns will serve in individual and group counseling sessions with a minimum of 120 hours of direct service with students involving assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Audio or audio-visual recordings are used when available to develop skills in conceptualizing cases and selecting and implementing appropriate interventions. The application of ethical and legal issues in counseling is reviewed. The course culminates in the graduate student’s portfolio presentation and an evaluation of his/her counseling performance throughout the internship.
Pre-requisites: A grade of “B” or better in CN 767 - Internship I: School Counseling , including a positive recommendation from the Internship I instructor and supervisor, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Pre- or co-requisites: CN 744 - Crisis and Trauma: Theory and Intervention .
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CN 775 - Seminar: Structure and Organization of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Semester Hours: 3
This purpose of this course is to prepare students for careers as counselors in community and agency settings. The course will examine the historical and socio-cultural foundations of community counseling, the settings in which community counselors practice, and organizational/business concerns. The course will examine the roles and responsibilities of community counselors, client characteristics and needs, including diversity issues, and supervision. The course will address ethics, credentialing, licensing, and professional identities of counselors.
Pre-requisites: CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration , CN 718 - Introduction to Psychopathology , and CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics , or by consent of the Program Director.
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CN 776 - Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Semester Hours: 3
This practicum is a one-semester, 125-hour minimum, supervised counseling experience within the context of an approved community placement. The course is designed to help students integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned in previous program coursework. Students will both observe and serve in individual and group counseling sessions with a minimum of 50 hours of direct service with actual clients involving assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Audio or audio-visual recordings are used when available to develop skills in conceptualizing cases and selecting and implementing appropriate interventions. The application of ethical and legal issues in counseling is reviewed. The course culminates in an evaluation of each student’s counseling performance throughout the practicum.
Pre-requisites: CN 728 - Psychometrics and Assessment , CN 735 - Couples and Family Therapy , CN 743 - Advanced Clinical Skills , and one of the following: CN 736 - Counseling Children and Adolescents , CN 737 - Counseling and Treatment of Addictive Disorders , or CN 738 - Group Therapy .
Note: Students completing a practicum involving children should complete CN 736 , working in field of addictions complete CN 737 , working with all other populations complete CN 738 .
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CN 777 - Internship I: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Semester Hours: 3
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship I is a one-semester, 300-hour minimum, supervised counseling experience within the context of an approved community placement. The course is designed to build extensively on a student’s practicum experience by involving him/her in all aspects of the role and functioning of a professional counselor in a community context. Interns serve in individual and group counseling sessions with a minimum of 40% or 120 hours of direct service with clients involving assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Audio or video recordings are encouraged as they are a traditional way for supervisors to work with supervisees to develop case conceptualization and selecting and implementing appropriate interventions. The application of ethical and legal issues in counseling is reviewed. The course culminates in an evaluation of the intern’s counseling performance throughout the internship.
Pre-requisites: CN 738 - Group Therapy , a “B” or better in CN 776 - Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling , including a positive recommendation from the Practicum instructor and supervisor, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and one of the following: CN 735 - Couples and Family Therapy , CN 736 - Counseling Children and Adolescents , or CN 737 - Counseling and Treatment of Addictive Disorders .
Note: Students completing a practicum involving couples and families complete CN 735 , working with children complete CN 736 , or working with addictions complete CN 737 .
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CN 778 - Internship II: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Semester Hours: 3
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship II is a one-semester, 300-hour minimum, supervised counseling experience within the context of an approved community placement. The course is designed to help interns master all aspects of the role and functioning of a professional counselor in a community context. Interns serve in individual and group counseling sessions with a minimum of 40% or 120 hours of direct service with clients involving assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Audio or video recordings are encouraged as they are a traditional way for supervisors to work with supervisees to develop case conceptualization and selecting and implementing appropriate interventions. The application of ethical and legal issues in counseling is reviewed. The course culminates in an evaluation of the intern’s counseling performance throughout the internship.
Pre-requisites: CN 744 - Crisis and Trauma: Theory and Intervention , a grade of “B” or better in CN 777 - Internship I: Clinical Mental Health Counseling , including a positive recommendation from the Internship I instructor and supervisor, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Pre- or co-requisites: CN 739 - Career Counseling and Development .
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CN 785 - Seminar: Structure and Organization of Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs Semester Hours: 3
This course will bridge the theory and practice of the counseling profession to the post-secondary setting. Students with masters in higher education counseling and employed by universities and colleges operate typically with within the domain of student affairs. The historical and philosophical foundation of the profession of student affairs will be explored. The characteristics of college students including demographic and diversity issues, developmental and academic concerns, and mental health and wellness needs will inform the study of the provision of higher education counseling and student affairs services. Students will learn how to develop and evaluate higher education counseling and student affairs programs. The course will also devote significant time to the activities of college counselors – such as individual and group counseling, prevention, peer facilitating, assessment, wellness education, advocacy, consultation, leadership and coordination with students, parents, and colleagues in the post-secondary environment and community. Finally, students will continue their study of the ethical codes for college counseling, any required licensing requirements, and the legal issues pertinent to the field of post-secondary counseling and student affairs work.
Pre-requisites: CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration , CN 718 - Introduction to Psychopathology , and CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics , or by consent of Program Director.
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CN 786 - Practicum in Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs Semester Hours: 3
The Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs practicum is a one-semester, 125-hour minimum, supervised counseling experience within the context of a higher education/student affairs placement. The course is designed to help students integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned in previous program coursework. Students are expected to have an opportunity to both observe and serve in individual and group counseling or presentation sessions with a minimum of 50 hours of direct service with actual students involving assessment, intervention, and evaluation where appropriate to the placement. Audio or video recordings are often used to develop skills in conceptualizing cases and selecting and implementing appropriate interventions. The application of ethical and legal issues in higher education counseling and student affairs is reviewed. The course culminates in an evaluation of each student’s knowledge, skill, and dispositional performance throughout the practicum.
Pre-requisites: CN 728 - Psychometrics and Assessment and CN 736 - Counseling Children and Adolescents .
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CN 787 - Internship I: Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs Semester Hours: 3
The Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs Internship I is a one-semester, 300-hour minimum, supervised counseling experience within the context of an approved higher education placement. The course is designed to build extensively on a student’s practicum experience by involving the intern in all aspects of the role and functioning of a counselor and student affairs professional in a higher education context. Interns may serve in individual and group counseling sessions or work within a student affairs department with a minimum of 40% or 120 hours of direct service with post-secondary students involving assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Audio or video recordings are encouraged as they are a traditional way for supervisors to work with supervisees to develop case conceptualization and selecting and implementing appropriate interventions. The application of ethical and legal issues in counseling and student affairs work at the post-secondary level are reviewed. The course culminates in an evaluation of each student’s performance throughout the internship.
Pre-requisites: CN 738 - Group Therapy , a grade of “B” or better in CN 786 - Practicum in Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs , including a positive recommendation from the Practicum instructor and supervisor, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
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CN 788 - Internship II: Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs Semester Hours: 3
The Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs Internship II is a one-semester, 300-hour minimum, supervised counseling experience within the context of an approved higher education placement. The course is designed to build extensively on a student’s Internship I experience by involving the intern in all aspects of the role and functioning of a counselor and student affairs professional in a higher education context. Interns may serve in individual and group counseling or presentation sessions or work within a student affairs department with a minimum of 40% or 120 hours of direct service with postsecondary students involving assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Audio or video recordings are encouraged as they are a traditional way for supervisors to work with supervisees to develop case conceptualization and selecting and implementing appropriate interventions. The application of ethical and legal issues in counseling and student affairs work at the postsecondary level are reviewed. The course culminates in an evaluation of each student’s performance throughout the internship.
Pre-requisites: CN 739 - Career Counseling and Development , a grade of B or better in CN 787 - Internship I: Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs , including a positive recommendation from the Internship I instructor and supervisor, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Pre- or co-requisites: CN 744 - Crisis and Trauma: Theory and Intervention .
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Communication (COM) |
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COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Semester Hours: 3
As the study and application of the basic techniques of researching, constructing, and delivering a speech, this course helps students develop these skills through class room performances on a variety of speaking topics in various situations.
Pre-requisites: none.
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COM 130 - Introduction to Mass Media Semester Hours: 3
A survey of the history of newspapers, magazines, book publishing, radio, television, and film. Mass media theory and contemporary media issues are discussed in detail.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing .
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COM 211 - Interpersonal Communication Semester Hours: 3
A study of how humans communicate and behave in one-on-one situations or in small groups, this course explores how we form our self-perceptions, manage our identity, construct our view of other people, and interface with people in our lives. By looking at our behavior and that of others, the course examines communication climate, listening, language, defensiveness, relational dynamics, semantic reactions, non-verbal communication, emotion management, and conflict resolution.
Pre-requisites: none.
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COM 212 - Team-Based and Group Communication Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the principles and practices of communicating in small group and goal-oriented team settings.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 213 - Advanced Public Speaking Semester Hours: 3
Building on the fundamentals of oral communication, learned in COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking , students in this class will go beyond learning those basics (idea composition and structure, physical and vocal technique, and confidence) to using those basics to fluidly express critically thought-out ideas. They will give presentations in a variety of formats including: panels, interviews, digital media, press conferences and public oratory. They will learn from a variety of guest speakers whose jobs require agility in public speaking. Students will be put on the spot in some cases to learn to think well on their feet. They will present in both individual and collaborative situations.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 220 - Persuasion & Advocacy Semester Hours: 3
This course focuses on research, theory, and practice relating to persuasion and strategic influence, and studies the motivational factors involved in persuasive speaking to secure belief and action. These topics include advocacy, or how to “sell” oneself in a competitive professional world and successfully pitch ideas. Students will be assessed in large part through project-based evaluations.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 225 - Political Communication & Activism Semester Hours: 3
A study of the role of symbols in political communication and the techniques and strategies employed by politicians, campaign officials, and social activists. Activism is the intentional effort to bring about social, political, or cultural change in a group or society. Students will investigate strategies for effective campaign communication and activism, the role of activism in democratic society, and the close connection of activism to the study of communication. Special attention is given to recent election campaigns and social movements.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing .
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COM 240 - American Oratory Semester Hours: 3
This course extensively considers the values, rights, and restrictions of free speech in America by examining the impact of public discourse and particular momentous speeches on the history and culture of the United States.
Pre-requisites: none.
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COM 280 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hours: 3
An opportunity to study topics of special interest and importance.
Pre-requisites: will be announced in conjunction with selected topic.
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COM 310 - Leadership Communication Semester Hours: 3
Regardless of whether an individual is the head of a Fortune 500 company, an employee at a small company, or an engaged citizen, leadership communication skills are an invaluable asset. This course provides both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in the art and science of leadership. Throughout the semester, students will examine the complexities of being a leader when communicating interpersonally, in small groups, during negotiations, in public settings, and using different media. This course will explore a variety of leadership mindsets and styles, the communication strategies associated with each, and how to adapt to emerging circumstances. Students will have the opportunity to test communication styles that augment both their personal strengths and the environment they will utilize them.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 330 - Strategic New Media and Digital Communication Semester Hours: 3
With the expectations created by the relative ease of access to electronic promotion formats, everyone in the 21st century is a digital communicator. Nowhere is this realization more critical than professionally. This course introduces students to a variety of communication skills needed to successfully negotiate the increasingly digital professional world. Instruction emphasizes the variety of ways that potential communication careers utilize new media to accomplish objectives in the public and private sectors. Students will have the opportunity to publish and work on actual new media campaigns in order to hone these skills.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing and completion of one 200-level COM course.
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COM 331 - Critical Communication Approaches to New Media Semester Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to a variety of skills and practices needed to successfully negotiate the increasingly digital world of communication. Additionally, students will study the influence and impact of digital technologies on the processes of communication, including the ways in which technology both enhances and limits our individual, social, organizational, and cultural communicative capacities students will learn how to assess and critique new media in professional and intelligent ways that you can take with you into the workplace or your personal lives. Concepts discussed include the effects of new media on public memory, the influences of new media in contemporary global political movements, public sphere theory, the dynamics of publicity and secrecy in the age of new media, identity formation in virtual communication settings, and many others.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research and completion of one 200-level COM course.
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COM 332 - Media Literacy and Effects Semester Hours: 3
A survey of communication research on the effects of various media on the attitudes and actions of media users, with special attention given to the need to cultivate skills for media literacy. Topics include priming, agenda-setting, partisanship, hostile media phenomenon, entertainment programming, uses and gratification theory, and many others. Students will learn to interpret the results of social-scientific research and design projects addressing problems with media use, public engagement, and media literacy.
Pre-requisites: COM 130 - Introduction to Mass Media and COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 340 - Communication Theory Semester Hours: 3
Communication is one of the oldest academic disciplines, and communication theory today is still strongly influenced by its origins. Thus, this course surveys communication theory in three major units: communication theory throughout history, communication theory in the 20th and early 21st centuries, and new “cutting edge” work in communication research.
Pre-requisites: COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking .
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COM 350 - Rhetorical Criticism (WI) Semester Hours: 3
(Writing-Intensive)
A survey of a variety of rhetorical methods of analyzing discourse and other communicative objects/artifacts, including how and why rhetorical analysis is attempted and what can be done with the results. Students will write and revise several pieces of rhetorical criticism over the duration of the course.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , completion of one 200-level COM course, and at least junior standing.
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COM 351 - Mixed Methods Research for Professionals Semester Hours: 3
As the professional world becomes more research-driven and jobs requiring technical analysis skills increase, students need to understand how to systematically collect, interpret, and report data. Students will become familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods designed to advance knowledge about communication across professional and scholarly contexts.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , completion of one 200-level COM course, fulfillment of Interdisciplinary Studies Quantitative Skills requirement, and at least junior standing. (It is strongly recommended, but not required, that students complete MAT 220 - Probability and Statistics prior to taking this course.)
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COM 365 - Health Behavior Communication Semester Hours: 3
This course focuses on theories and research that identifies different motivations and influences for health-related behavior. This course is very similar to taking a course in persuasion; the primary difference being that the content focuses exclusively on persuasion regarding health behaviors. The course begins by identifying different models and foundations for studying health behavior. The next part identifies individual behavior by interrogating belief models, theory of reasoned action, and planned behavior. The third part of the course examines interpersonal health behaviors. This addresses topics such as the role of environment, social support, social networks, and specific forms of communication on health behavioral outcomes. The next section focuses on the group and community level of health behavior change. This looks at media, community organizing, and public health interventions. The final section presents different ways to apply the theoretical components into developing health behavior modification interventions.
Pre-requisites: junior standing.
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COM 480 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hours: 3
Seminar style course where topical issues in communication will be covered with a small group of advanced-level students.
Pre-requisites: Completion of two 200-level Communication (COM) courses and junior standing or above.
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COM 490 - Independent Research in Communication Semester Hours: 3
The student must submit justification for studying a communication-related topic for approval by the instructor of record and the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. Topics should reflect a tangible connection to the student’s vocational interest.
Pre-requisites: junior standing or above and consent of supervising faculty. Open to Communication majors and minors only.
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CPS 100 - Introduction to Computers Semester Hours: 3
A survey course of modern computer concepts and applications. The course relates computer concepts to the elements of an information system. Generalized overview of computing hardware, software, data management, computing systems and procedures, critical thinking about an application of online resources, and using computing technology to effectively participate and achieve in college. Hands-on usage of word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, desktop publishing, operating systems, online course technologies, and the internet.
Pre-requisites: none. This course does not qualify for credit in the computer science major or minor.
Offered: fall.
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CPS 200 - Programming I Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to computer programming. Emphasis on problem solving techniques, structured programming, and top-down program design. Control structures, functions, arrays, and data files.
Pre-requisites: MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra .
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CPS 210 - Database Basics Semester Hours: 3
Basic concepts of database layout, design, and theory. Intermediate to advanced work with forms, reports, and queries. The course includes a general overview of Information Technology Management Systems.
Pre-requisites: Competence with basic computer software.
Offered: spring.
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CPS 212 - Programming II Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of CPS 200 - Programming I . This course includes an introduction to data management and object-oriented programming using a high-level programming language. Topics include data types, functions, file structures, arrays, pointers, strings, and classes.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent.
Pre- or co-requisites: MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics .
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CPS 221 - COBOL Programming Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to programming in COBOL. Structured programming techniques are emphasized throughout the course. Students write several programs involving input, output, assignment, selection and iteration structures. Data validation, control-break reporting, table handling and file processing concepts are studied and utilized.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I .
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 250 - Cybersecurity I Semester Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of Information Technology Security, and is based on forensic science and computer security technologies. The course involves the application of scientific methods for the collection, analysis, auditing, interpretation, and presentation of potential evidence. A major component of the course will be focused around describing the variety of types of computer crime, considering the approaches used to perpetrate such crimes, and the investigative techniques available for these crimes. Topics include history and examples of computer crime, identity theft, and computer crime prevention strategies.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent, or consent.
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CPS 280 - Special Topics in Computer Science Semester Hours: 3
This introductory-level course will cover current and evolving industry trends.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent.
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CPS 313 - Advanced Programming Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of CPS 212 - Programming II , and an introduction to programming using the language Visual C++. Exclusively using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), the student will develop applications with and for a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II or equivalent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 314 - Programming Languages Semester Hours: 3
This course presents syntax and semantics of particular programming languages, and addresses fundamental program construction and special features of each language. While programming itself will be part of the course, the subject of this course leans more toward understanding the principles of programming languages and language design. The student will learn to analyze each language and its associated development environment to determine if that language and its tools are the best choice for programming tasks. This course introduces various programming languages not currently offered in the curriculum.
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II .
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CPS 315 - Object-Oriented Programming I Semester Hours: 3
A first course in problem-solving, software design, and computer programming using the Java language. It is intended for student with programming experience in at least one other language.
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II .
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CPS 316 - Object-Oriented Programming II Semester Hours: 3
A second course in problem-solving, software design and computer programming using the Java language. This course is an introduction to web server development using Java, HTTP, XML, and Java Server Pages. It covers Java Web Server, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) to automated servlet programming, and three-tiered solutions using HTTP tunneling. XML and JSP are used to create dynamic Web content.
Pre-requisites: CPS 315 - Object-Oriented Programming I .
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 323 - Computer Architecture Semester Hours: 3
Computer architecture is the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components and designing the hardware/software interface to create a computer that meets functional, performance, energy consumption, cost, and other specific goals. This course introduces the basic hardware structure of modern programmable computers from the ground up and focuses on the foundational concepts that are the basis for current computer design. This classic introduction provides a deep look into the computer, will demonstrate how software interacts with hardware, and discusses how trends in technology, applications, and economics drive continuing changes in the field of computer design.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I .
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CPS 325 - Networking and Telecommunications Semester Hours: 3
Networking hardware and software. The course will cover the installation and maintenance of networks, network management, telephony and security. Students will learn to manage at least two different network server operating systems.
Pre-requisites: CPS 200 - Programming I or equivalent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 362 - Introduction to Data Structures Semester Hours: 3
A study of data structures, including lists, arrays, and linkages. Topics include stacks, queues, dequeues, tress, dynamic storage allocation, garbage collection for disks systems and recursive programs.
Pre-requisites: CPS 212 - Programming II or equivalent.
Offered: spring, even years or as needed.
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CPS 400 - Internship in Computer Science Semester Hours: 3
Pre-requisites: junior standing and instructor’s consent.
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CPS 420 - Operating Systems Semester Hours: 3
General theory of operating systems. Components of an operating system and the processes involved. Data storage, hard drive control, and memory management. The course will include a comparison of at least two operating systems.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and completion of at least one (1) 300-level Computer Science (CPS) course or consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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CPS 425 - Artificial Intelligence Semester Hours: 3
This course is a survey of existing techniques in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and explores key concepts underlying intelligent systems, which are increasingly deployed in consumer products and online services. The main goal of the course is to equip the student with the tools to tackle AI problems they might encounter in life. Students will explore the principles and techniques involved in programming computers to do tasks that would require intelligence if people did them. This course presents an introduction to the areas of robotics, theorem proving, heuristic programming, natural language processing, neural networks, and game playing.
Pre-requisites: MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics and junior standing.
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CPS 435 - Mobile Application Development Semester Hours: 3
This course explores and examines the concepts of programming mobile applications. Students gain in-depth knowledge of mobile operating systems, and build basic applications for mobile devices using best practice principles including object oriented design and test driven development. Students will design, code, and publish a working mobile application that can be used as part of their career portfolio. Discussion will include new trends and features in the mobile device marketplace.
Pre-requisites: CPS 315 - Object-Oriented Programming I .
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CPS 442 - Data Management and Warehousing Semester Hours: 3
This course will examine the powerful capabilities of relational databases in conjunction with the big data management frameworks for data storage and retrieval, and for data analysis in support of management decision-making. This course provides an overview of the main components of data warehousing and gives the student a look at all the major facets of developing and using a data warehouse to make effective business decisions. The course also stresses data storage, indexing, query processing, transaction processing, and the physical design and tuning of databases.
Pre-requisites: CPS 210 - Database Basics , and junior standing.
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CPS 445 - Systems Analysis and Design (WI) Semester Hours: 3
(Writing-Intensive)
This course provides the opportunity to design, implement, and document the systems development life cycle. Various software engineering analysis and design tools and techniques will be emphasized, such as information gathering for defining system requirements, process modeling with data flow diagrams or use cases, data dictionaries, prototyping, and graphical user interface (GUI) design. The course will also present current topics, such as agile development, extreme programming, rapid application development (RAD), Scrum and the Unified Modeling Language (UML).
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , CPS 200 - Programming I , CPS 210 - Database Basics , and junior or senior standing.
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CPS 450 - Cybersecurity II Semester Hours: 3
This course investigates advanced topics of system and data security breaches, and presents detailed analysis of tools used in computer security. Topics include: security standards, policies and best practices; principles of ethical and professional behavior; regulatory compliance and legal investigations; information assurance; risk management and threat assessment; business continuity and disaster recovery planning; security architecture and design; elements of cryptography; digital forensics; physical (environmental) security; networking fundamentals; access control and authentication; network and application security; exploiting network, web, software and insider vulnerabilities.
Pre-requisites: CPS 250 - Cybersecurity I and completion of at least two (2) additional Computer Science (CPS) courses.
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CPS 452 - Information Technology Project Management Semester Hours: 3
This course offers an examination of the fundamental principles and practice of managing programs and projects in an information processing and high-tech environment. Emphasis on the optimization of Information Technology (IT) development and delivery processes necessary to bring every IT project online more effectively, more quickly, and on budget. Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close projects. Discussion covers the effect of product and project life cycles in delivering a successful IT projects, considering the obsolescence factors in procurement/stakeholder contracts. The dynamic nature of IT and the effect of life cycles are explored.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and the completion of at least two (2) Computer Science (CPS) designated courses.
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CPS 455 - Predictive Analytics Semester Hours: 3
Predictive analytics (PA) is the art and science of applying intelligent methods to convert large information repositories into effective decision making. This course covers the basics of predictive analytics, gives an overview of common tools and techniques, and includes case studies and exercises. Students will also learn how data mining enables business intelligence (BI), and how to derive value from large amounts of data using a variety of PA tools.
Pre-requisites: CPS 442 - Data Management and Warehousing .
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CPS 480 - Special Topics in Computer Science Semester Hours: 3
These rigorous advanced-level special topics courses are designed to expand and enhance the students’ growing understanding of computer science by providing instruction in an evolving field within the discipline.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and completion of at least two (2) Computer Science (CPS) courses at the 300-level or above.
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CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Semester Hours: 3
The three primary levels of the criminal justice system-police, courts, and corrections and the professional roles within each level.
Pre-requisites: none.
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CRJ 200 - Victimology Semester Hours: 3
Criminal justice professionals, regardless of their specific role, will always come in contact with victims of crime. This course provides an examination of criminal victimization in the United States via an overview of current theory, research, and trends within the context of specific victimization types. We will examine specific crimes types, the impact of crime on victims and society, the role of victims within the criminal justice system, specific remedies, and victim rights and services. We will engage in many of these topics within a context of current events and local examples of crime victim services.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice .
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CRJ 201 - Mass Media, Crime, and Society Semester Hours: 3
Crime, Mass Media, and Society will examine the interrelationship between society, the mass media, and crime and criminal justice. Television, film, newspaper, and electronic media intersect with crime and the criminal justice in a number of important ways. We will explore how the media represents, distorts, and/or filters crime and justice issues; and to consider the culture of crime in relation to conventions of news and entertainment in the mass media, and its larger social and political context. Topics covered will include: the social construction of crime and criminal justice, media effects on attitudes toward crime and justice, competing theories in criminology, crime reporting, the role of place in crime stories, moral panics and fears, news media and the courts, and the use of media technology in the judicial system and law enforcement.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice .
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CRJ 202 - Drugs, Crime, and Society Semester Hours: 3
The main focus of this course will be on examining a variety of contemporary issues in the interconnection between drugs and crime. These areas include the theories of how drugs and crime interact, what recreational drugs do to the human body and the offender, policing strategies for the war on drugs, drug courts, drug intervention and rehabilitation, and its impact on our correctional populations. The controversies surrounding states approaches to these topics and contemporary news/legislation will provide a context for class discussion and debate.
Pre-requisites: none.
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CRJ 203 - Policing in America Semester Hours: 3
An overview of policing, including its history, practices, and evolving function. Roles, responsibilities, issues, and trends pertinent to contemporary policing will be examined including community policing philosophies, applications, issues, and contemporary research. Other topics include investigation tactics, administrative functions, and their use within contemporary policing mandates.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice or consent.
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CRJ 232 - Introduction to Criminology Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the major theoretical perspectives of criminal behavior in the field of criminology. Students will explore major types of criminal behavior, causes of criminal behavior and trends in crime in the United States.
Pre-requisites: none.
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CRJ 242 - Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice Semester Hours: 3
The nature, definition, etiology, and extent of juvenile delinquency; the structure and format of the juvenile justice system; and alternative programs, policies, and goals of intervention.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice .
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CRJ 300 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology (WI) Semester Hours: 3
(Writing Intensive)
Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology is a course that examines how research is conducted in criminology and criminal justice. The course is designed to highlight the research process, ethical issues, different types of quantitative and qualitative research designs, data analysis, and the reporting of research results.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice and GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research .
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CRJ 302 - Violent Crime and Violence Semester Hours: 3
This class provides an overview of violent crime in America. It will offer the student readings which incorporate research on violence, theoretical causes of violent crime, and the application of current knowledge to social policy: Topics will include the pattern of violent crime (types of violent offenders, areas which facilitate violence), theoretical explanations of violence, prevention of violent crime, and the punishment/treatment of violent offenders.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 232 / SOC 232 - Introduction to Criminology .
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CRJ 332 - Criminological Theory Semester Hours: 3
A higher level course which focuses on the examination the theories which are the foundation for philosophy of criminology and the understanding of criminal behavior. Classical, sociological, and psychological explanations of crime will be examined. The “classical” origins of the theory, the more contemporary adaptation of it, and the explicit (written) and implicit (assumed) statements in the theory will be critically examined.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 232 / SOC 232 - Introduction to Criminology and junior standing.
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CRJ 333 - Criminal Justice Data Analysis Semester Hours: 3
This course will examine the use of statistics with an emphasis on the use of such statistics within the fields of criminal justice and criminology. The course will allow students to learn the purpose of basic statistical analysis, how to read their output from statistical software, and how to read statistics reporting in journal articles and research.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 300 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology (WI) .
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CRJ 341 - Sociology of Law Semester Hours: 3
An historical and sociological analysis of the major concepts of law, crime, order, and justice, the relationship of these concepts to the larger social structures and processes of a society, and the reasons for the existence of a criminal justice system.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 232 / SOC 232 - Introduction to Criminology or consent.
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CRJ 345 - Criminal Law Semester Hours: 3
A survey of criminal law includes an analysis of substantive criminal law, judicial opinions related to the criminal justice process, types of criminal evidence, standards of proof, and the legal requirements relating to the admissibility of evidence in court.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice or consent.
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CRJ 347 - Criminal Investigations Semester Hours: 3
This course is an introduction and review of the history, practice and principles of criminal investigation. The course will cover a number of basic topics such as information sources, physical evidence, interviews, interrogations and managing criminal investigations. In addition, students may learn about more specialized investigation issues such as crime scene reconstruction, sex crime investigations, homicide investigations and burglary investigations.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 203 - Policing in America .
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CRJ 348 - Corrections in America Semester Hours: 3
An examination of the historical context, philosophical concepts and major developments which have shaped corrections in the United States. Various sentencing options, correctional programs and the role of corrections in the larger justice system are examined.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice .
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CRJ 355 - Offender Assessment and Rehabilitation Semester Hours: 3
This course examines the theories and application of research relevant to the identification, evaluation, and treatment planning of persons under the supervision of probation, parole, prison, and other community-based correctional organizations. Risk, classification, and psychological assessments used with offenders are explored. Counseling methods and treatment modalities, such as reality therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy and group and family treatment approaches are also examined. The challenges and limitations of engaging in therapeutic work with correctional populations are also evaluated. The course involves a blend of lecture, discussions and experiential exercises.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 348 - Corrections in America and PSY 200 - General Psychology .
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CRJ 370 - Ethics and Justice Semester Hours: 3
The study of leadership and ethics in criminal justice as an exploration for challenging a number of beliefs and assumptions. Within a test of student’s personal values and beliefs, challenging questions will be addressed such as, “Can moral and ethical behavior be considered illegal and legal actions be considered immoral?” Within this approach the course will encompass a variety of disciplines that continue to contribute to criminal justice, including the law, economics, psychology, sociology, philosophy, and theology. Ultimately, the course gets students to analyze aspects of who they are and how their personalities are ultimately shaped by their minds, relationships with each other, and the intentions and motives that underline their actions within their inner and outer environment.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice .
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CRJ 400 - Internship in Criminal Justice Semester Hours: 3
A field internship in a criminal justice or legal organization arranged in advance by the student in consultation with the faculty sponsor and the Career Development office. Students are expected to participate extensively in the work and activities of a criminal justice or legal organization.
Pre-requisites: senior standing.
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CRJ 450 - Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Crime Semester Hours: 3
An examination of the multiple connections between race, ethnicity, and criminal justice. The course begins with an overview of the historical origins of racial and ethnic tension in the United States and their connection to racial and ethnic issues in criminal justice today. Issues of disproportionality, victimization, public policy, racial profiling and discrimination are among the many topics that will be covered.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice and CRJ 232 / SOC 232 - Introduction to Criminology .
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CRJ 451 - Effective Policing Practices Semester Hours: 3
Evidence-based policing calls for police departments to utilize scientific policing research to determine the most appropriate policing practices for their jurisdiction. In addition, it encourages in-house program evaluations to determine if such practices are having the intended effect. This course will explore the major findings in policing research and how they may be applied at the local level. Students will also discuss the strength of the findings as well as the political pitfalls and practicality of implementing the programs that research indicates are effective means of policing.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice , CRJ 232 / SOC 232 - Introduction to Criminology , and CRJ 300 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology (WI) .
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CRJ 452 - Effective Correctional Practices Semester Hours: 3
This course will examine historical and contemporary correctional practices, including those offered in institutional settings, the utility of institutional sanctions, diversion programs, specialty courts, and other community-based programs. The student will examine and evaluate correctional interventions from multiple theoretical perspectives using classic and current empirical research literature on correctional practices.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 348 - Corrections in America , CRJ 300 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology (WI) , and junior or senior standing, or consent.
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CRJ 453 - Criminal Justice Administration Semester Hours: 3
This course provides a general overview of the issues and problems in the management of criminal justice agencies with an emphasis on ethical leadership. Students are provided an opportunity to address real criminal justice management issues and problems, and discover ways to resolve them while applying theory to practical situations. Issues examined are particularly relevant to the administration of police, courts, and corrections. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to identify various management styles and recognize each style’s strengths and limitations relative to organizational problem solving.
Pre-requisites: none.
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CRJ 480 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice Semester Hours: 3
Special topics courses are seminar-style courses in which the content changes in response to student and faculty interests.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 232 / SOC 232 - Introduction to Criminology and junior standing or consent.
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CRJ 492 - Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice: Senior Seminar (WI) Semester Hours: 3
(Writing-Intensive)
A senior seminar that focuses on criminal justice issues of concern to faculty and students. Topics will vary and may include: Miscarriages of Justice, Crime and Justice in American Film, Prevention of Crime and Delinquency, Theory and Practice in Criminal Justice as well as other topics.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research and senior standing.
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ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics Semester Hours: 3
General introduction to the theories of production and consumption, pricing and the market system, perfect and imperfect competition, business and labor regulations, and international trade.
Pre-requisites: none.
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ECN 235 - Principles of Macroeconomics Semester Hours: 3
General introduction to the problems of resource allocation, supply and demand, national income employment and price levels, fiscal and monetary policy, operation of the banking system, and elements of international trade.
Pre-requisites: ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics .
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ECN 301 - The Economics of Sports Semester Hours: 3
Students will examine economic issues surrounding the professional sports industry in the United States. The course is organized into three major sections: Industrial Organization, Public Finance, and Labor Markets. We will examine the industrial structure of pro sports by briefly exploring the history of sports leagues and analyzing the impact that the monopoly-like status has on the profitability of teams, on player salaries, on fan welfare, and on the size of subsidies that state and local governments are paying to sports franchises for stadium construction.
Pre-requisites: ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics or ECN 235 - Principles of Macroeconomics .
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