ENC-1010 Writing for Success

Effective writing is one of the skills most often cited by employers as essential to their employees' success. In this introductory course, students develop skills critical for both academic and career success through writing material that is intended to inform by providing unbiased facts. Students are guided through activities that help them understand the writing process, develop the ability to succinctly state and support their thesis statements and point of view, identify and incorporate information from outside sources, and customize their writing for specific target audiences. Students share their progress throughout the term in short essays and workshop discussions. The course culminates with the opportunity to identify a problem affecting the student's life, attempting to solve it through careful research and logical argumentation, and communicating the findings verbally and in writing.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ENC-101-GS):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (ENC-101-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (ENC-101-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (ENC-101-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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ENC-1020 Writing for Success II

Are you ready to take your writing skills to the next level? This course explores reliable research methods, ethical use of sources and other writing tools, effective organizational and rhetorical strategies, and engagement with the writing process. A highlight of this course is its practical application and focus on writing for real-world target audiences. Students will choose an issue affecting their lives at home, at school, at work, or in their communities to research and analyze. The skills and knowledge from this course will benefit students in a wide range of disciplines and careers as they learn how to use research to identify, analyze, and evaluate the complex problems and issues that affect our world.

Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ENC-1010: Writing for Success with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ENC-102-GS):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (ENC-102-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (ENC-102-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (ENC-102-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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MAT-1050 Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics

Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics offers a broad overview of mathematics for non-majors. It emphasizes real-world problems that span many disciplines, supporting the theme that mathematics is a fundamental part of everyday life.

BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (MAT-105-NU):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (MAT-105-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (MAT-105-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOS-1100 Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

We are bombarded with information every day. It comes at us from all directions - from our social media feeds, traditional news outlets, advertisements and commercials, assigned readings in college courses, and from friends and family members. This is a regular part of daily life in the "information age," but it can be difficult to make sense of so much information coming at us from different directions. How do we know what information to trust, and what information is "fake or fiction"? In what ways do our own beliefs and perceptions shape how we use information? How can we identify the most reliable sources of information in our courses, careers, and daily lives? In this course, students develop strategies for locating credible information; evaluate a variety of sources for credibility; learn how cognitive bias may influence how information is perceived; practice giving proper credit to the sources of the information; and learn how to apply these information literacy skills in their academic courses, career, and personal life.

BSN students: This course is offered 6 times per year during Session 1 and Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (SOS-110-NU):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (SOS-110-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-1010 Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

Sociology sheds light on the diverse people and cultures of the United States and the world. The discipline helps humankind understand social change and social problems. This course introduces sociology, the scientific study of social behavior and interaction, as a field with broad application for understanding social activity and addressing social problems. Students will develop their sociological imagination and will be introduced to sociological research skills. The course explores topics related to diversity and inequity at multiple levels and emphasizes how social structure impacts the decisions and actions of people based on group membership, including race, ethnicity, class and gender.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (SOC-101-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (SOC-101-GS):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (SOC-101-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (SOC-101-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (SOC-101-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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PHI-2860 Contemporary Ethics

Contemporary Ethics is a broad introduction to the discipline of ethics, which is the study of morality and critical analysis of moral theories. Though we may not all agree on the details, for most of humanity it seems as if certain actions are right or good, while other actions are wrong or bad. It seems like some ways of living are better than other ways of living. The discipline of ethics can then be thought of as the practice of asking important philosophical questions about right and wrong, good and bad. This course explores topics in ethical theory such as relativism, egoism, and consequentialism as well as issues in applied ethics such as the moral status of abortion, poverty, and euthanasia. Emphasis is placed on learning key ideas and arguments as well as developing the ability to articulate and critically evaluate those ideas and arguments through course activities.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (PHI-286-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (PHI-286-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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SOC-2100 Marriage and the Family

This course is an introductory course in the sociology of marriage and the family. It explores the various sociological approaches to studying the family, the varieties of family forms, and problems facing American families. The course will begin by defining marriage and family and recognizing the commonality and diversity of experiences among families. The course also examines the ways in which families vary by social class, race, gender, and sexuality and how the material conditions of people's lives shape their attitudes and behaviors. Diversity and change are central themes when studying trends in family life in the United States. This course will explore the complexities of marriage and family, helping students to develop an appreciation for the changes that have shaped families today.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (SOC-210-EP):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (SOC-210-GS):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (SOC-210-OL):

Mar 2024

TECEP® Examination (SOC-210-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HUM-1030 Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

This course discusses and helps students appreciate representative works of Western music in relation to their historical contexts. The course takes a three pronged approach. First, it examines the historical, social, political, and religious environments that shaped the composers under study and their musical styles. Second, it focuses on certain representative works as examples of their times and as objects of art unto themselves. Finally, it develops listening skills and a musical vocabulary that allows students to isolate and identify certain types of musical phenomena. Students will emerge from the course with an expanded appreciation of the language of music. Course content is drawn from the Teaching Company's "How to Listen to and Understand Great Music" by Dr. Robert Greenberg.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUM-103-OL):

Mar 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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EAS-1010 General Earth Science

In General Earth Science students will discover how science has investigated the origin, structure, and operation of planet Earth. Beginning with the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago, the course will chronicle how the solar system and Earth were formed, the physical makeup of the planet, and the processes that result in its continuous transformation. Topics of particular emphasis will include the role and structure of the atmosphere, the movement of tectonic plates, earthquakes, volcanism, the formation and topography of ocean basins, the forms of erosion, and causes and impact of climate change.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (EAS-101-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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CIS-1070 Computer Concepts and Applications

This course provides an overview of computer systems with a focus on historical development, hardware, application software, programming considerations, multimedia, communications, and the utilization of internet resources. Students are also engaged with research and applications pertinent to the purchase of computer systems, installation considerations, computer maintenance, the role of information systems within an organization, and system analysis and design. Careers in the computer field, security best practices, ethical guidelines, and privacy issues are also examined throughout the course. The "laboratory" portion of the course features the use of an office suite application environment.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (CIS-107-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (CIS-107-GS):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (CIS-107-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (CIS-107-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-1020 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduction to Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive overview of the entire U.S. criminal justice system. In this course, students will learn about the essential roles and functions of the police, courts, and corrections and discover how these agencies collaborate throughout the criminal justice process. Additionally, students will delve into the causes and theories of criminal behavior as well as the roles and functions of the juvenile justice system. Furthermore, students will explore unique and contemporary issues related to special categories of crime such as terrorism, organized crime, green crime, cybercrime, and corporate enterprise crime.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-102-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-1010 Introduction to Law Enforcement

Introduction to Law Enforcement examines the history and heritage of law enforcement, the criminal justice system in the United States and its contemporary police system, the organization and management of police, and constitutional law and legal precedents.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-101-OL):

Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-1110 Introduction to Corrections

Students will examine historical and contemporary correctional practices in this course. Theoretical concepts of the criminal sanction will be introduced, along with institutional rehabilitation and community-based corrections. Various correctional settings and approaches are discussed including topics such as punishment, probation, the prison community, and parole. Students will also explore the role of community resources in treating the noninstitutionalized offender (i.e., through halfway houses, alternative programs, and work and study release).

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-111-OL):

Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3580 Courts and Criminal Procedures

This course provides a thorough understanding of criminal law concepts and procedures, beginning with their historical basis in the Constitution (focusing on the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments). Students examine the complex relationship between public order (crime control) and individual rights (due process). They trace the flow of a criminal case from the time the crime is committed all the way through the U.S. Supreme Court, identifying key players, their roles, their interrelationships, and the critical decisions they make. Throughout, students examine criminal procedure in relation to social justice concepts and landmark court decisions.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-358-OL):

Apr 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-2800 Forensic Science

Forensic Science presents a comprehensive introduction of the application of science concepts to criminal investigation. Key topics covered include the importance of the crime scene and the collection and analysis of both physical and biological evidence. In addition to the textbook readings and lecture notes, this course employs analysis of actual criminal cases through written assignments and discussions.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-280-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-2910 Criminology

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of criminology, aiming to help students develop a solid understanding of the causes, consequences, and responses to crime within society. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will examine various theories, methods, and perspectives used to study crime and criminal behavior. Students will explore policies and evidence-based prevention strategies within the field of criminology. Course topics include the criminal justice system, existing research methods, how crime is measured, classical school thinking, positivism, theories influenced by functionalism, the role of symbolic interactionism in criminological theories, conflict theory-influenced philosophies from the past to the present, and the relationship between theory, research, and policy.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-291-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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