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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COM-2090 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 School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (COM-209-NU):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (COM-209-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (COM-209-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

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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GLB-3010 Global Issues and Society

The purpose of this course is to educate and encourage the development of globally competent and culturally aware citizens. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be engaged, responsible, and active members of a globally interdependent society. Students are encouraged to go beyond the scope of their immediate surroundings and explore the world with the multiplicity of opportunities, risks, benefits, and threats. An integral component of the course is developing the feeling of belonging to a global community, which entails advancing cultural awareness and cross-cultural competence. As a part of the learning process, students will analyze the importance of cultures around the world. They will be introduced to concepts related to cultures in different regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East) illustrated through case studies on how culture has impacted the world through the historical, contextual, and cultural differences.

Advisory: To be successful in this course, students should have earned 6 credits in the social sciences.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (GLB-301-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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ETH-2200 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):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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POS-1100 American Government

This course offers a thought-provoking survey of what the American government does and why it matters. Students will engage in a multimedia exploration of the essential characteristics of the American political system, including the roles and responsibilities of political institutions, the effects of the media and interest groups on political outcomes, and the debates that are intrinsic to American politics. This course will help students develop the critical-thinking skills needed to navigate the American political landscape and recognize that political knowledge promotes democratic values and strengthens the political process.

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):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Nursing Online Courses (POS-110-NU):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (POS-110-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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ANT-1010 Introduction to Anthropology

This course studies culture as the expression of human values, behavior, and social organization in its unique and varied forms throughout the world -- past and present. The course demonstrates the inherent logic of each culture considering the problems people need to solve and the environments to which they must adapt. Throughout the course, students will critically assess social issues and articulate distinct perspectives, leading to a greater understanding of human diversity and complexity.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (ANT-101-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HIS-1130 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):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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FIL-1100 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):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (FIL-110-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-3220 Cultural Diversity in the United States

Cultural Diversity in the United States investigates and explains the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversities in the United States through the lens of sociological investigation. Using fundamental tools of sociological inquiry and cultural learning, students engage in a sociohistorical discovery of various waves of immigration, amalgamation, and assimilation to the United States. Political and policy initiatives that have affected diversity movements and the development of civil society in the United States are also examined.

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

Study Methods:

Guided Study (SOC-322-GS):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (SOC-322-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HIS-1140 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):

Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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HIS-1210 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 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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PHI-1300 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):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (PHI-130-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 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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BIO-2080 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):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (BIO-208-TE):

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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SOC-3870 Modern Sociological Foundations

This course provides a foundation for an in-depth analysis of social structures. Using the enduring constants of sociological theory such as macro versus micro analysis, agency versus structure, consensus versus conflict, and cultural versus economic factors, the course guides students through the study of the classical formulations of modern sociological theory by examining the works of Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, and Talcott Parsons.

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

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-387-OL):

May 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-4170 Contemporary Sociological Theory

This course explores recent and contemporary sociological theories in an effort to help students understand how society functions. It examines the theories of George Simmel, George Herbert Mead, Anthony Giddens, Jürgen Habermas, and Pierre Bourdieu, providing students with the opportunity to explore and compare the sociological ideas of these theorists. The course will also consider the concept of a shift from modernity to postmodernity in sociological theory in order to provide students with the opportunity to critically examine the thrust of sociological theory in the present day. Students will be expected to critically examine whether/how the theories relate to real-world situations and events.

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

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-417-OL):

Apr 2024

Credits: 3

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SOS-4920 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):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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STA-2010 Principles of Statistics

Principles of Statistics is designed to meet the needs of students across multiple disciplines and professions. As data becomes more prevalent in our world through advances in technology, there is a growing need to understand, analyze, and utilize these data effectively to make decisions. This course provides students with techniques needed to scientifically analyze data for statistical interpretation. Topics include types of statistics, data representations (tables, graphs, and charts), measures of location and variation, probability concepts, continuous and discrete distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, distribution-free tests, and regression and correlation analysis. The emphasis of the course is on the application of these statistical methods to solve real-world problems regardless of academic or professional discipline.

Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to MAT-1210: College Algebra 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 (STA-201-GS):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (STA-201-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (STA-201-TE):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

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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SOC-2420 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):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-3620 Sociology of Work

Sociology of Work examines the workplace from a sociological viewpoint to analyze the historical and modern-day workplace. A sociohistorical view toward the world of work is studied; this includes foundational scholarship as well as the way modern work has evolved over the years. Technological and social organizational changes that gave rise to modern forms of manufacturing, wage labor, and labor unions are explored. The role of key social variables of race, class, and gender play in the modern-day workplace is also examined. Finally, this course addresses contemporary debates regarding the amount of time people spend at work, including the struggle for a balance between work and family obligations.

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

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-362-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-3760 Women and Social Action

This course examines participation in collective action and social movements by women and girls as a way to better understand contemporary social life. Social movements organized around gender issues and identities are important sources of social change in modern societies around the world. Women and Social Action analyzes the dynamics of women's collective action and movement activism, both locally and globally. Students pay close attention to the role of organizations, resources, leadership, strategies, and broader social currents: political, economic, and historical. The course has a special focus on mobilization by women of color in the United States and grassroots organizing by gender activists in the Global South.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-376-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-3840 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):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-3220 Cultural Diversity in the United States

Cultural Diversity in the United States investigates and explains the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversities in the United States through the lens of sociological investigation. Using fundamental tools of sociological inquiry and cultural learning, students engage in a sociohistorical discovery of various waves of immigration, amalgamation, and assimilation to the United States. Political and policy initiatives that have affected diversity movements and the development of civil society in the United States are also examined.

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

Study Methods:

Guided Study (SOC-322-GS):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (SOC-322-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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LIB-4950 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.

NOTE:
Online students should enroll in the section that relates to their area of study as indicated below:

• LIB-4950-OL001 - This course section is for BA students with a major area of study or liberal arts concentration in the social sciences including Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Labor Studies and International Studies and for students in the BA in Liberal Studies program with a concentration in HR Management and General Management.
• LIB-4950-OL002 - This course section is for BA students with a major area of study or liberal arts concentration in the humanities including Liberal Studies, Art, English, Foreign Languages, History, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Religion and Theater Arts.
• LIB-4950-OL003 - This course section is for BA students with a major area of study or liberal arts concentration in Biology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science and for students in the BA in Liberal Studies program with a concentration in Health and Wellness and Healthcare Management

Guided Study students should enroll in the following section:

• LIB-4950-GS001: Liberal Arts Capstone

Study Methods:

Guided Study (LIB-495-GS):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (LIB-495-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

Preview the Online Syllabus 
(Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)