ENC-101 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):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (ENC-101-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (ENC-101-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  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-102 English Composition II

English Composition II is a course about three aspects of one process: writing an effective research paper. To successfully write such a paper, a student must know how to gather the needed information, organize the information and write in clear prose, and formally document sources in an appropriate format.

Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ENC-101: English Composition I 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):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (ENC-102-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (ENC-102-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  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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COM-209 Public Speaking

This course focuses on the skills necessary for effective public speaking: organizing materials, selecting appropriate content, developing a comprehensive outline, integrating visual aids effectively, and using an appropriate style of delivery. Students learn the principles of public speaking and critical thinking including the discovery and evaluation of arguments and evidence, organization, style, audience analysis and adaptation, speech composition, and presentation skills. This course prepares students to develop professional presentations in the increasingly diverse workplace.

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 (COM-209-NU):

Jul 2023,  Nov 2023,  Mar 2024

Online Courses (COM-209-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (COM-209-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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MAT-105 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):

Jul 2023,  Nov 2023,  Mar 2024

Online Courses (MAT-105-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (MAT-105-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOS-110 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):

Jul 2023,  Nov 2023,  Mar 2024

Online Courses (SOS-110-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-101 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)

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (SOC-101-GS):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (SOC-101-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (SOC-101-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  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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ETH-220 Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

Whenever a new corporate scandal emerges, society asks, how could this happen? How could there have been such a failure in leadership? At the turn of the 21st century, scandal after scandal came to light and in reaction, ethical leadership as a contemporary field of study began to take shape. The formative research studies argued that, not only was ethical leadership a moral imperative, it stood to make managers more effective, employees more productive, and organizations more successful. This course traces the path toward ethical leadership, examining how thoughts on leadership have changed over time and how they have been inspired by philosophical ethical theories. Exploration of how ethics can be applied to professional and personal endeavors sheds light on why ethical leadership matters in everyday life.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (ETH-220-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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POS-110 American Government

American Government provides students with a broad introduction to the American political system and political society, including the participation of the citizens. This course examines how the American political process operates. As students progress through the course they will gain a greater understanding of American government and politics as well as how a citizen can contribute to the process in a positive manner.

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:

e-Pack® (POS-110-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Nursing Online Courses (POS-110-NU):

Jul 2023,  Nov 2023,  Mar 2024

Online Courses (POS-110-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-210 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):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (SOC-210-GS):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (SOC-210-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (SOC-210-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HIS-113 American History I

American History I provides a broad-based history of the origin and growth of the United States from the arrival of the first European settlers up to and including the period of the Civil War. The story of the United States is about diversified cultures and great public events, many peoples living together in a single land, and a war that is still being fought in many sections of the land.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HIS-113-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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FIL-110 Exploring American Cinema

Movies have been called "the art form of the 20th century," and Hollywood has been described as "the Dream Factory." This course examines how American motion pictures have weaved their powerful spell on generations of moviegoers - including today's motion picture fans. How did classic Hollywood films tell their stories? What was their "visual language?" How did the history of the studios help to shape the movies? In this course students watch, read about, and examine films of various genres including the Western, film noir, screwball comedy, and horror. This course also explores modern Hollywood topics such as film franchises and the equal representation and diversity in films.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (FIL-110-GS):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (FIL-110-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-291 Criminology

This course has a sociological focus on how information is collected, so that students can explore and evaluate reasons why crime and delinquency occur. The course also explores evidence-based prevention strategies through policy development within the field of criminology. Topics covered in the course include the criminal justice system; existing research methods; how to measure crime; 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):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HIS-114 American History II

American History II is a continuation of American History I. It begins with the period of Reconstruction in the South immediately after the Civil War and continues into the 21st century. The course covers the social, economic, and political development of the nation. The issues center on the transformation of the United States from an agrarian nation and a lesser member of the international community to a leading industrial power of the modern world.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HIS-114-OL):

May 2023,  Jul 2023,  Sep 2023,  Nov 2023,  Jan 2024,  Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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HIS-121 Introduction to World History I

In Introduction to World History I, students will explore the global structures and transnational forces that have shaped history, from prehistory, through the emergence of agriculture and urban centers, to 1492. Students in this course will examine both the distinctive characteristics of individual societies and the connections that have linked the fortunes of different societies as well as comparisons of major societies. The course will chronologically highlight the traditions of global regions and their encounters with one another, including the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, East Asia, and the Americas. The historical material will enable students to recognize the twin themes of tradition and encounters. Students will engage in comparative analysis of different societies, and their religious and cultural differences, as well as the expanding global trade and technology networks.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HIS-121-OL):

May 2023,  Sep 2023,  Jan 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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HUM-103 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):

Jun 2023,  Sep 2023,  Dec 2023,  Mar 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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PHI-130 Introduction to Critical Reasoning

The aim of this course is to give students the opportunity to acquire critical-thinking tools to analyze and evaluate knowledge claims. Students will acquire the skills to develop a critical attitude to cultural stereotypes and biases through readings, web resources journal assignments, and self-check assessments. Critical-reasoning tools are crucial to making informed decisions so that when students are faced with difficult situations in their professional or private lives, they will be able to make appropriate reasoning choices. The skills and knowledge students obtain in the course can also assist them with studies of other disciplines, such as psychology, history, English, political science, communication science, healthcare, development studies, sociology, and public administration.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (PHI-130-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (PHI-130-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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EAS-101 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):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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BIO-208 The Science of Nutrition

The Science of Nutrition is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of basic nutritional science. This includes an understanding of the function of the chemical components of foods, including nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and water, and their role in human metabolism. Information on food selection, diet, and health will also be investigated.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (BIO-208-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (BIO-208-TE):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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AOJ-102 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduction to Criminal Justice offers an overview of the entire criminal justice system. The focus is on the administration of police, court and correctional agencies, and the decision-making points from the initial investigation or arrest by police to the eventual release of the offender and his/her re-entry into society. The emphasis is on the dynamic relationships between the various elements in the system as well as special problem areas.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (AOJ-102-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-291 Criminology

This course has a sociological focus on how information is collected, so that students can explore and evaluate reasons why crime and delinquency occur. The course also explores evidence-based prevention strategies through policy development within the field of criminology. Topics covered in the course include the criminal justice system; existing research methods; how to measure crime; 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):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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AOJ-101 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 (AOJ-101-OL):

May 2023,  Jul 2023,  Sep 2023,  Nov 2023,  Jan 2024,  Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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AOJ-358 Courts and Criminal Procedures

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

Study Methods:

Online Courses (AOJ-358-OL):

May 2023,  Jul 2023,  Oct 2023,  Jan 2024,  Apr 2024

Credits: 3

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AOJ-111 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 (AOJ-111-OL):

May 2023,  Jul 2023,  Sep 2023,  Nov 2023,  Jan 2024,  Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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AOJ-363 American Juvenile Justice System

American Juvenile Justice System explores the purpose, structure, and operation of the United States juvenile justice system, beginning with history, organization, and philosophies. Students will examine the amount of juvenile crime and trends in the United States and study theories of juvenile crime and delinquency. Further, they will analyze the juvenile justice process and stakeholders, including police-juvenile relationships, juvenile court proceedings, juvenile detention, and probation. They will also review current juvenile justice issues.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (AOJ-363-OL):

May 2023,  Jul 2023,  Sep 2023,  Nov 2023,  Jan 2024,  Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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SOS-492 Research Methods in Social Sciences

Research Methods in the Social Sciences is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the different methodologies associated with research, principally qualitative and quantitative analysis. The biggest benefit that different research methodologies bring to a social scientist is the ability to develop firm correlations between the causes of observed phenomena and their consequences (an integral part of quantitative analysis) and to draw reliable causal explanations beyond mere correlations (the central focus of qualitative analysis). Students will also learn the practical knowledge and skills necessary for preparing robust social science research projects that can be applied in a variety of different settings. In particular, students will learn to create viable research designs, develop a research agenda, and match that agenda with the correct research tools and methodologies.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory course in social sciences.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOS-492-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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PHI-383 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the ethical principles and standards of conduct relevant for those working in law enforcement, the court system, and corrections. Through the use of published material and case studies, this course will examine traditional and nontraditional criminal justice practices such as fidelity to office, discretion, covert operations, deadly force, affirmative action, political involvement, plea bargaining, sentencing, incarceration, and the death penalty.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (PHI-383-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-242 Juvenile Delinquency

This course provides an analysis of the environmental and internal factors that influence or determine delinquent behavior. Various biosocial, psychological, and sociological theories are presented to help explain the actions of individual juvenile offenders. The prevention and treatment of delinquent behavior is examined by focusing on the roles of parents/guardians, school, church, police, business community, community agencies, and the juvenile justice and correctional system.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-242-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-384 Gangs

This course examines the most salient and contemporary issues in the study of gangs in American society that include the prevalence, structures, norms, and behaviors exhibited by gang members. It explores why and how gangs form, conditions of membership, and effects on members and society. Gang proliferation, race and gender issues, and the relationship between gangs and violence and drugs are also examined. The design and effectiveness of prevention, intervention, and suppression policies and programs developed in response to this phenomenon are assessed.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory sociology course.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-384-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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AOJ-303 White-Collar Crime

White-Collar Crime explores the nature and problems of crime committed by those in a position of trust, including its historic roots, causal factors in American life and society, white-collar criminal activities, the problems of corruption and graft, the economic impact of the criminal activities, and the development of strategies to control and prosecute those involved in this type of crime.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory Administration of Justice course.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (AOJ-303-OL):

Apr 2023,  Jun 2023,  Aug 2023,  Oct 2023,  Dec 2023,  Feb 2024,  Apr 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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AOJ-280 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 (AOJ-280-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOS-440 Terrorism

The phenomenon of terrorism is explored along thematic and chronological lines that focus mainly on the American experience and perspective. The course delves into the evolution of terrorism, its impact on U.S. domestic and foreign policies, some pertinent international dimensions, and the prospects for nonconventional terrorism in the future.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory course in social sciences.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOS-440-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HLS-355 Critical Thinking for Homeland Security

This course offers an overview of critical thinking and its applications in the homeland security context. The focus is on essential elements of thought, asking the right questions, uncovering fallacies in reasoning, and statistical misrepresentations. Evidence evaluation in a homeland security setting is featured with several examples interpreting real-world information.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge and skills in critical thinking.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HLS-355-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HLS-410 Counterterrorism: Constitutional and Legislative Issues

Counterterrorism: Constitutional and Legislative Issues explores the evolution of homeland security as a concept, a legal framework, and a redirection of national policies and priorities. The political, economic, and practical issues of implementation are examined. The course provides an overview of the history of the terrorist threat, United States responses, and an introduction to fundamental policy legislation and documents, such as national security strategies, homeland security decision directives, the National Response Plan, and National Incident Management System. The Department of Homeland Security model of planning, protecting, responding, and recovering from a natural disaster and terrorist attacks is also described.

Advisory: To be successful in this course, students should have earned 6 credits in homeland security or have comparable knowledge and experience.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HLS-410-OL):

May 2023,  Jul 2023,  Sep 2023,  Nov 2023,  Jan 2024,  Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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HLS-420 Homeland Security: Preparedness, Prevention, and Deterrence

This course focuses on how strategic planning, incident control systems, and intelligence techniques combine to provide the necessary foundation for anti-terrorism and emergency preparedness. Topics covered include infrastructure protection, National Incident Management System, threat and vulnerability assessments, information sharing, resource planning, and other issues relating to terrorism prevention and deterrence.

Advisory: To be successful in this course, students should have earned 6 credits in homeland security or have comparable knowledge and experience.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HLS-420-OL):

Apr 2023,  Jun 2023,  Aug 2023,  Oct 2023,  Dec 2023,  Feb 2024,  Apr 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HLS-429 Protecting the Homeland: Response and Recovery

This course focuses on processes, procedures, and available resources in responding to and guiding recovery from disaster events. Topics covered include planning, leadership, technology, information gathering, coordination, communication, and other issues relating to response and recovery from disaster and terrorism scenarios.

Advisory: To be successful in this course, students should have earned 6 credits in homeland security or have comparable knowledge and experience.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HLS-429-OL):

May 2023,  Jul 2023,  Sep 2023,  Nov 2023,  Jan 2024,  Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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LIB-495 Liberal Arts Capstone

Liberal Arts Capstone provides students with the opportunity to summarize, synthesize, and build upon course work in their undergraduate major area, resulting in a substantial research project and oral presentation. Students in this course will demonstrate their achievement of learning outcomes associated with their major area of study as well as the general outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Advisory: Students should have completed or be near to completing all of their degree requirements before enrolling in this course.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (LIB-495-GS):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (LIB-495-OL):

Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023,  Jul 2023,  Aug 2023,  Sep 2023,  Oct 2023,  Nov 2023,  Dec 2023,  Jan 2024,  Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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