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Business Administration |
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BU 362 - Introduction to Communication Media 3 Credits
A survey of the mass media and other areas of mass communication designed to acquaint the student with the field of communication and what it offers. Through readings and projects, students will learn basic principles of websites and other online communication, focusing on creating content, planning designs, and graphics. This course offers the opportunity to explore in depth contemporary marketing management issues.
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BU 364 - Graphic Design 3 Credits
An introduction to the elements of graphic design, typography and images, applied to visual solutions for business promotion in marketing and communications, in print and web design. Visual literacy will be enhanced through the examination of an overview of graphic design history and contemporary issues in communication. Students will investigate the design process, including formal design principles, conceptualizing, critical thinking, collaboration and presentation. This course offers the opportunity to explore in depth contemporary marketing management issues.
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BU 370 - Consumer Behavior 3 Credits
A study of consumer decision-making processes in marketing and the factors that influence these processes. Prerequisite: BU 250 .
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BU 372 - E-Commerce 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to and analysis of the strategic and ethical use of the Internet for marketing communications and strategy. Emerging Media for Entrepreneurs will explore the emerging tools that are quickly becoming necessary to launch a successful online business in today’s modern market. Students will gain a working understanding of how to market their product via social media, blog writing, content writing, and public relations. As marketers, entrepreneurs, and web developers, they’ll gain a toolbox of digital skills highly desired by today’s employers. Prerequisite: BU 250 .
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BU 374 - Retail Management Concepts 3 Credits
Presents retailing as a dynamic aspect of the marketing/channels distribution system. Consumer/marketing analysis, store location, store layout, merchandising, pricing, promotional issues and problems are considered. Prerequisite: BU 250 .
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BU 381 - Special Topics: Marketing Management 3 Credits
This course offers the opportunity to explore in depth contemporary marketing management issues. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisite: BU 250 .
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BU 392 - Introduction to Digital Media Editing 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the tools and basic concepts of editing digital media images through Adobe Photoshop CC. The lecture, discussion, and assigned readings all correlate to relevant media editing techniques, theory, and general understanding of the subject. Student work and examinations will be assessed based on their demonstrated understanding, competency, and quantifiable skills.
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BU 394 - Introduction to Video Production 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the tools and basic concepts of creating and editing video productions through Adobe Premiere CC. The lecture, discussion, lesson plans, and assigned readings all correlate to relevant media editing techniques, theory, and general understanding of the subject. Student work and examinations will be assessed based on their demonstrated understanding, competency, and quantifiable skills.
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BU 410 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
Explores the basic ideas and theories from the behavioral sciences as they apply to human and administrative behavior in organizations. This course provides an in-depth look at the application of the behavioral sciences to the management of individual and group behavior within the context of a business organization. . Recommended: PY 101 , SO 101 . Prerequisite: LA 301 .
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BU 424 - Employee Benefits 3 Credits
Seminar focusing on various employee benefit systems and their impact on the individual, organization, and society.
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BU 450 - Coaching and Sports Management 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the sport science and management skills necessary in becoming a successful coach. Students will compare and contrast a variety of objectives used to define success and then examine and redefine their individual philosophies. Topics will include motivation goal setting, organization, learning/teaching styles, team management and the coach’s responsibility to incorporate life lessons while teaching sport skills. A primary goal of the course is to develop and enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques of coaching and their application to achieving important objectives in working with athletes. After completion of the course the student will have examined ethical concepts and have knowledge of organization and financial aspects in sport management.
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BU 452 - Sports Management and Recreation 3 Credits
The course specifically centers on the evolution of leisure and recreation, overview of professional preparation, assistance in the development of personal uses of leisure, a survey of the recreation professions in commercial, government, and voluntary organizations, the significance and meaning of leisure in modern society, theories of play, the recreational movement in the U S, and programs of recreation in the school, community and industry.
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BU 472 - Marketing Research 3 Credits
A course designed to introduce the marketing student to the areas of marketing research and marketing information systems. Coverage of marketing information system design and the marketing research process, including: research design and sources of information, data collection methods, sampling procedures, data analysis and interpretation, and the formal research report. Prerequisite: BU 250 , CM 220 .
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BU 474 - Public Relations 3 Credits
This course emphasizes the need for clear, concise and effective communications within and outside of an organization. It addresses the various types of media as well as the various publics served by the organization. There will be an emphasis on writing for public relations. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Status.
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BU 481 - Special Topics in Business Administration 3 Credits
This course provides study of selected topics not emphasized in other Business Administration courses. It designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic.
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BU 490 - Business Integrative Seminar 3 Credits
This course focuses on Business Administration and Accounting research. It is the demonstration of the students’ mastery of the discipline and its synthesis with the liberal arts. Through a culminating research project, students demonstrate the ability to write and effectively communicate depth in the discipline, integration of liberal arts, and an understanding of Mercy values. The class should be taken in the senior year. Prerequisite: LA 301 , Senior Standing. This course is assessed an Peregrine testing fee.
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Chemistry |
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CH 100 - General Chemistry 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
This one semester course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. This course is offered every semester.
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CH 101 - Chemistry I 3 Lecture / 3 Lab / 4 Credits
Discusses atomic theory, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions and acid-base concepts. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or permission of instructor. This course is offered every fall.
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CH 102 - Chemistry II 3 Lecture / 3 Lab / 4 Credits
Continuation of CH 101 . Includes reaction rates, equilibrium, oxidation-reduction and a brief introduction to organic chemistry. Laboratory includes both qualitative and quantitative experiments. Prerequisite: CH 101 . This course is offered every spring.
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CH 301 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Lecture / 3 Lab / 4 Credits
This course is an introduction to principles and theory of organic chemistry through the study of molecular structure and reaction mechanisms. The topics will include in-depth study of properties, nomenclature and mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers. Various types of isomerism and stereochemistry will be explored in both the classes of organic compounds and the reactions these compounds undergo. Different types of spectroscopy will be explored. Prerequisite: CH 100 or equivalent. This course is offered every semester.
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CH 302 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Lecture / 3 Lab / 4 Credits
This course is a continuation of CH 301 . The structures and reactions of conjugated and aromatic systems will be explored. The addition of functional groups such as ketones, aldehydes amines, carboxylic acids and nitrogen based substituent groups. Prerequisite: CH 301 . This course is offered every spring.
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CH 401 - Biochemistry 3 Credits
A one semester lecture course which provides an introduction to the structure, properties, reactions and metabolism of biomolecules. Prerequisite: CH 301 or equivalent. This course is offered every fall.
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College Mathematics |
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CM 112 - College Algebra 3 Credits
This college level algebra course covers operations involving polynomials and radical expressions, methods of solving quadratic equations, evaluating and graphing functions, and solving systems of equations and inequalities, the use of and application of logarithmic functions, inverse functions and conic sections. Prerequisites: EE 094 if required. This course is offered every semester.
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CM 113 - Pre-calculus 3 Credits
This course will be a study of elementary function, their graphs and applications, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Prerequisite: CM 112 or instructor permission. This course is offered every fall.
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CM 117 - Calculus I 4 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamental ideas of calculus. Topics included are: elementary functions (including logarithmic and exponential functions); central ideas of calculus (including continuity, limits, and derivatives); and applications to business, social and natural sciences. Prerequisite: CM 113 or permission of the instructor. This course is offered every spring.
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CM 118 - Calculus II 4 Credits
This course includes the following topics: the integral; anti derivatives; techniques of integration; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; partial differentiation; multiple integration; and sequences and series. Prerequisite: CM 117 . This course is offered as needed.
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CM 213 - Mathematical Concepts 3 Credits
This course will introduce concepts and develop skills in the area of number theory, set theory and logic, geometry, trigonometry and various applications. Prerequisite: CM 112 or instructor permission. This course is offered every spring.
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CM 220 - Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits
An introduction to the fundamental methods of statistics, including topics in tabular and graphic representation; measures of central tendency and dispersion, binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions; probability sampling; statistical inference and hypothesis testing; chi-square and regression analysis. Prerequisites: EE 094 if required. This course is offered every semester.
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CM 305 - Statistical Research 3 Credits
The course examines the three components of statistics: data collection, data description, and inference. Students will write simple programs using a statistical package and interpret the results. Prerequisites: CM 220 and CS 103 or ICT 215 . This courses is offered every semester.
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Community Counseling |
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COUN 500 - Research Methods 3 Credits
Students will demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills in relation to conducting and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research and its applications. Experimental, correlational, single-case, observational and survey strategies will be discussed with additional emphasis on program evaluation and integrative literature reviewing. (This course is also offered as PY 500 )
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COUN 505 - Quantitative Data Analysis 3 Credits
The focus of this course is the statistical analysis of quantitative data for application in professional work or research. Students will exercise knowledge of quantitative data analysis necessary for psychological research and for the critical interpretation of research including an advanced understanding of major statistical concepts and techniques. (This course is also offered as PY 505 )
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COUN 515 - Introduction to Counseling Skills and Techniques 3 Credits
Basic counseling skills are examined with emphasis on experiential learning. Students will demonstrate basic counseling and helping skills utilizing a variety of techniques including role-play, peer consultation and videotape. Students will also practice informed consent procedures, genograms, intake evaluations, and drug and alcohol assessments.
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COUN 531 - Philosophy and Theories of Counseling 3 Credits
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the history, development, principles and theories of counseling intervention. The course will explore the counselor, the client, appropriate clinical interventions, ethical and legal principles, counseling research and other professional issues related to the field of counseling giving special consideration to a variety of populations (e.g., individuals with mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction; children; or families).
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COUN 540 - Theories of Personality 3 Credits
This course will provide an in-depth examination of the major personality theories and research literature. Students will critically think and communicate about the theoretical and applied aspects of personality psychology. Topics include the following theoretical approaches: psychoanalysis, evolutionary, trait, social learning, motivational, biographical, developmental and narrative. (This course is also offered as PY 540 )
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COUN 550 - Group Counseling 3 Credits
This course provides a theoretical and practical overview of the fundamentals of group counseling. The various types of groups, the stages groups typically progress through, group processes and dynamics, and individual roles within groups will be explored. Ethical, legal and professional issues will be addressed. Students will not only participate in lectures and discussion but will also participate as members of a class group for which the instructor will be the group leader.
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COUN 560 - Career Development 3 Credits
Students will understand the developmental process of occupational decision making. The prevailing theories of career development will be examined and applications to career development and career counseling will be explored. Students will also gain experience with a number of assessment instruments pertaining to career development.
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COUN 570 - Mental Illness and Substance Abuse 3 Credits
This course provides an in-depth examination of the challenges and opportunities related to assessing and treating clients with co-occurring disorders, particularly substance abuse and mental illness. Students will discuss and practice clinical skills related to counseling individuals with co-occurring disorders. Students will also discuss and analyze the latest research related to this population.
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COUN 580 - Professional Orientation and Ethics 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the community-counseling profession, including legal and ethical issues, standards and credentialing, historical and current trends, individual and group evaluation and intervention, diversity considerations and career options. Students will integrate psychological and counseling theories and research to the application of community counseling techniques and developing appropriate treatments for various populations including individuals with mental illness, individuals with drug and alcohol addictions, children, or families.
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COUN 581 - Special Topics in Community Counseling 3 Credits
This course provides study of selected topics not emphasized in other Community Counseling courses. It designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic.
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COUN 590 - Behavioral Specialist Training I 3 Credits
This course is designed to partially fulfill the Pennsylvania State requirements for the Behavior Specialist License. This course consists of 45 contact hours with special emphasis on: autism spectrum disorders (18 Hours), instructional strategies and best practices (16 hours), professional ethics (3 hours) and crisis intervention (8 Hours). Autism, high functioning autism, Asperger’s disorder, and pervasive developmental disorders are reviewed. An emphasis is placed on understanding the etiological aspects of autism. Understanding autism among infants, preschoolers, children, and adolescents are emphasized. An emphasis is also placed on understanding treatments/interventions that can be used within the classroom to address communication, behavioral, and academic issues.
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COUN 595 - Behavioral Specialist Training II 3 Credits
This course is designed to partially fulfill the Pennsylvania State requirements for the Behavior Specialist License. This course consists of 45 contact hours with special emphasis on: assessment (16 hours), family collaboration (5 hours), co-morbidity and medications (8 hours), addressing specific skills deficits ( 16 hours). Students will participate in lectures and skill development activities.
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COUN 600 - Psychological Tests and Measures 3 Credits
The primary objective of this course is to review psychological tests and measurements and their uses in clinical, industrial and educational settings. Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principles, theories, applications and methodological issues related to psychological testing and critically evaluate the validity, ethicality, and legality of using tests and other assessment techniques. topics covered include test classification, special populations, psychometric principles, norms, ethics, reliability, validity, development, administration and interpretation of test scores. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: COUN 505 (This course is also offered as PY 600 )
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COUN 610 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
This course is designed to explore the well-established knowledge about the development process in humans throughout the stages of life. Emphasis is placed on the major theories concerning growth in various aspects of life, including cognitive, social, personality, physical, and moral development. (This course is also offered as PY 610 )
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COUN 630 - Substance Abuse Counseling 3 Credits
This course provides an in-depth review of commonly abused substances, disorders related to substance abuse, theories of substance abuse intervention, and legal and ethical considerations related to providing services to individuals struggling with addiction. Students will also practice basic assessment and intervention techniques.
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COUN 650 - Psychopathology 3 Credits
This course provides an advanced examination into the common mental and behavioral disorders found in society, including causes, manifestations, treatments and preventions. The current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual will be reviewed and understanding of appropriate treatment will be determined by application to cases.
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COUN 660 - Family and Couples Therapy 3 Credits
This course reviews the history, research and current trends in family and couples counseling. Traditional and contemporary models of family and couples therapy will be explored. Topics covered will include divorce, the family lifecycle, cultural issues, substance abuse and ethical and legal issues. Strategies designed to assist families and couples resolve challenges will be presented using lectures and discussions, case studies and video analysis.
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COUN 680 - Diversity Issues in Counseling 3 Credits
This course is designed to foster a multicultural awareness and understanding in counseling. This course reviews the impact of multiple cultural influences and identities on counseling issues and introduces culturally responsive assessment practices and counseling skills. Cultural influences and identities include age, disability, religion/spirituality, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, indigenous heritage, national identity and gender.
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COUN 685 - Practicum 3 Credits
The practicum will serve as an integrative element for the students. They will be required to apply the concepts, techniques, and theories learned during their course of study to their practicum setting. The practicum will include participation in 100 hours of supervised field experience. Registration allowed for Counseling Program students only. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required.
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COUN 690 - Internship I 3 Credits
Internship I will serve as an integrative element for the students. They will be required to apply the concepts, techniques and theories learned during their course of study to their Internship setting. Students will enhance and expand skills developed in previous courses as well as develop additional skills. Students will complete 300 hours of on-site internship experience in this course, 150 hours must be direct hours with clients. Registration allowed for Counseling Program students only. Prerequisite: COUN 685 .
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COUN 695 - Internship II 3 Credits
Internship II will serve as an integrative element for the students. They will be required to apply the concepts, techniques and theories learned during their course of study to their internship setting. Students will enhance and expand skills developed in previous courses as well as develop additional skills. Students will complete 300 hours of on-site internship experience in this course, 150 hours must be direct hours with clients. Registration allowed for Counseling Program students only. Prerequisite: COUN 690 .
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Criminology |
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CR 101 - Introduction to Criminology 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the criminal justice system. Its goal is to develop a general understanding of the criminal justice system’s response to crime in society. The criminal justice process will be examined in some detail, focusing on how the system is structured to respond to crime. This requires an understanding of the core elements of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts and corrections.
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CR 110 - Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice is an exploration of peacekeeping strategies in a culturally diverse society. This course will offer opportunities for analysis of problems and solutions in administering the criminal justice system in a culturally diverse society. Issues of crime and justice with respect to race/ethnicity, social class, gender and sexuality will be examined from the perspectives of law enforcement, corrections, and the legal process. Emphasis is also placed on the opportunities and challenges of providing criminal justice services within a multicultural society.
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CR 200 - Criminal Law 3 Credits
A study of the history and sources of the criminal law. The criminal justice process will be traced from arrest and pre-trial activities through the trial, sentencing and appeal. Included will be an analysis of the substantive elements of specific crimes and available criminal defenses. Prerequisite: CR 101 (This course may also be taken as LW 200 .)
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CR 201 - Introduction to Forensic Science 3 Credits
This course will examine the field of forensic science and its evolution throughout history. The roles of forensic scientists with regard to the legal process will be explored. A study of the scope and methods associated with the various disciplines of the forensic sciences as well as how ethics impacts these disciplines will take place.
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CR 205 - Criminological Theory 3 Credits
The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the discipline of criminology through an examination of its theories, basic assumptions and definitions. In studying crime and delinquency as social phenomena, particular focus will be given to the three principle divisions of criminology. The sociology of law explores how certain behaviors come to be defined as criminal. Etiology examines the various theories proposed for explaining crime. Finally, typologies focus on the kinds of crimes. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 260 - Criminal Procedure and Admissibility of Evidence 3 Credits
An introductory review of the nature and scope of constitutional criminal procedure as enunciated by the United States Supreme Court. Focus is on the pre-trial and trial implications of the vigorous application of the fourth (arrest, search, and seizure), fifth (due process, privilege against self-incrimination, double jeopardy), sixth (speedy and public trial, right to a jury trial, right to confront adverse witnesses, and right to counsel), and fourteenth (incorporation of the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments; and, due process) amendments. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 261 - Critical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
Focus is on contemporary and controversial problems in the field of law enforcement, courts, and corrections drawn from professional journals nationally and internationally based. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 263 - Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credits
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the law enforcement occupation which includes local, state, and federal levels. Particular emphasis is given to the uniformed patrol division. This course will also provide an in-depth examination of the art of police work and the difficulties and problems officers face as they go about their complex duties. The course is designed for students taking their initial law enforcement course. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 264 - Introduction to Corrections 3 Credits
This is an overview course on the systems and practices of American criminal corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the context of corrections in modern life, contemporary correctional practices, and major correctional issues and perspectives. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 270 - Juvenile Justice 3 Credits
This course provides a thorough review of the nature and scope of the Juvenile Justice System and the function of law and the meaning of justice within the context of the Juvenile Justice System. Students will explore selected practical, legal, social, and ethical issues currently facing the adult and juvenile justice systems with the increase in, governmental response to, and changing nature of juvenile crime. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 281 - Special Topics in Criminology 1-3 Credits
A seminar providing study of selected topics not emphasized in other courses. Given that this course is a variable credit course (1-3 credits) it may be repeated up to six (6) credits without repeating a given topic. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 291 - Theory and Techniques of Interviewing 3 Credits
This course emphasizes the criminal justice practitioner’s need for information. Its goal, then, is the discovery of truth by developing the ability to inquire, to learn from that inquiry, and to persuade others to be truthful. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 293 - Substance Use and Abuse in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
Study of substance use and abuse confronting American society. Alcohol and drug use and abuse education, philosophy, physiological effects, and social aspects will be examined in terms of control measures and public safety. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 295 - Criminal Investigation 3 Credits
The study of logical and scientific principles necessary for the detection and investigation analysis of criminal activities. It is designed to develop an analytical understanding of the investigative process. Focus will be given to theories of information, interrogation, observation, and ethics. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 296 - Criminology Seminar 1 Credit
The purpose of this class is to facilitate students in submitting and creating materials that will demonstrate that they have met the program goals of the Criminology associate degree. Students will be expected to both create original written and researched material for the course and to reference previously graded material from other courses such as research papers, exams, etc. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 298 - The Mount Aloysius Project: Forensic Investigation Simulation 1 Credit
This course is primarily an experiential course designed to allow students to assume the role of an investigator for the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service. Students will prepare and conduct mock financial investigations as part of a team of student investigators under the direction and supervision of IRS/CID agents. Students will practice witness interviewing skills, note-taking, arrest techniques, firearms training, surveillance training, and teamwork. Students will meet four times in a classroom setting in addition to the orientation and investigation days. Prerequisite: CR 101 (This course may also be taken as AC 298 .)
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CR 301 - Criminology Research Methods 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the basic criminological research methods designed to prepare the student to understand and participate in quantitative and qualitative research. A basic knowledge of the application of basic criminology research competencies will be covered to better understand and evaluate current issues facing criminal justice professionals. Students will explore specific strategies used in proposed research methodology studies. Methods of data collections, evaluation, analysis, and dissemination will also be discussed and applied. Prerequisites: CR 101 , CR 205 , CM 220 .
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CR 305 - Criminal Justice Management 3 Credits
Topics in modern criminal justice management theory: organizational behavior, organizational development, personnel management, executive decision-making, and supervision problems. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 310 - Treatment of Addiction in the Criminal Justice System 3 Credits
This course will deal with substance abuse treatment of individuals who are adjudicated to the criminal justice system. Treatment and rehabilitation philosophies and models will be discussed. Treatment programs in correctional and out-patient settings will be covered as well as substance abuse issues directly related to the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 315 - Community Corrections 3 Credits
The course will examine how probation and parole in the United States has evolved into a comprehensive alternative to incarceration. Some of the issues which will be covered in the course are: Strategies for Classifying, Managing and Providing Services to Offenders; Intermediate Sanctions; Community Residential Correctional Programs; Female Offenders; Special Needs Offenders; the Effectiveness of Corrections in the Community; and the Future of Corrections in the Community. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 320 - Evidence 3 Credits
This course provides a study of the rules of evidence, with specific emphasis on the application of these rules in preparing and presenting evidence. Included is a discussion of the history and approach to the study of evidence; proof by evidence and substitutes; general admissibility tests including relevancy and materiality; opinion and expert testimony, and the hearsay rule; evidence by way of witness testimony, documents, scientific and real evidence; and exclusion of evidence on constitutional grounds. Prerequisite: CR 101 , CR 260 .
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CR 322 - Victimology 3 Credits
Class, race, age, and gender will be applied to the analysis of issues regarding the role of the victim. Different types of victimization, fear of crime, victims of the Criminal Justice System, and human rights will be reviewed. Also examined will be the role of the victim throughout history and the elimination of the victim from social processing of criminal acts. The course will consider how victimology emerged and how there is a resurgence of interest in the victim. Prerequisites: CR 101
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CR 325 - Mediocolegal Investigation of Death 3 Credits
This course provides a thorough examination of the scientific and investigative techniques utilized within the realm of the medicolegal investigation of death. Accordingly, the mechanisms of injury that result in one’s violent, sudden, suspicious, unexplained, unexpected or medically unattended death and the corresponding evidentiary characteristics of the crime scene are explored.
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CR 345 - Criminalistics and Crime Scene Analysis 3 Credits
This course provides a thorough examination of the scientific and investigative techniques utilized within the realm of criminalistics and crime scene analysis. Accordingly, students will explore the essential elements of proper crime scene management and the specific objectives of proper recognition, collection, preservation and analysis of the various forms of physical evidence.
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CR 381 - Special Topics in Criminology 3 Credits
A seminar providing study of selected topics not emphasized in other upper-level Criminology courses. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 401 - Advanced Criminological Seminar 3 Credits
A review and critical analysis of criminological theories, their relation to the causes of crime, and their impact on contemporary public policy. As the department’s capstone course, this course will also include an examination of various aspects of contemporary criminal justice. Prerequisites: CR 101 , LA 301 , and Permission of Instructor This course is assessed an ETS testing fee.
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CR 407 - Penology 3 Credits
This course will trace the history and philosophy of the penitentiary movement in the United States and Europe. Central to this concern will be an examination of the social, political, and economic changes which occurred in 18th and 19th Century America that led to the rise of the modern penitentiary. Classic and contemporary theory in penology will be examined with an emphasis on the policy implications of the various theoretical orientations. A critical approach will be used to suggest the future of imprisonment in America as a means of social control. Prerequisite: CR 101 , CR 264 .
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CR 415 - Investigation of Violent, Serial, and Sexually Motivated Crime 3 Credits
This course is an Investigation of Violent, Serial, and Sexually Motivated Crime. Students will explore the most recent research findings and forensic techniques that enable investigative agencies to understand, successfully investigate, and prosecute those individuals who commit violent crimes of the serial and sexually motivated nature.
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CR 420 - Criminology Internship 3-12 Credits
Students will experience working in the criminal justice field under the supervision of a practitioner and an instructor. This is a flexible credit repeatable course for 3-12 credits. Students are permitted to take a maximum of 12 credits during their four years. Prerequisites: CR 101 and Sophomore standing with a 2.5 QPA in the major and overall and instructor permission. Only seniors may take 12 credits at one time with instructor permission.
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CR 420C - Criminology Clinical 3 Credits
This is a clinical internship course for students pursuing the Criminal Addictions Professional Certificate.
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CR 430 - Crime and Social Inequality 3 Credits
This course will examine the impact of social inequality on crime, as well as how crime impacts inequalities in our culture. Students will examine the various effects that disparate conditions have on certain populations in our culture, and in turn how those inequalities can affect crime, criminal behavior, and our criminal justice system’s reaction to it. In addition, the interaction of conditions like class, age, gender, race, and ethnicity with criminal behavior will be scrutinized. Social conditions in our culture which may have direct and indirect effects on both offenders and victims will be investigated. The course will explore application of the Mercy values into societal responses to inequality and the responses of the criminal justice system to criminal behavior and victimization. Prerequisites: CR 101 , CR 110 , SO 101 , and SO 102 .
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CR 450 - Criminal Justice Ethics 3 Credits
This course provides a thorough review of the nature and scope of ethics, the function of law and the meaning of justice within the context of the American jurisprudence system, students will explore selected ethical issues currently facing the field of criminology. In addition, we will explore the classic dilemmas of clashing obligations in ethics and law as recounted from Plato to the present. In this latter sense, this course will mirror a course in law and morality from a jurisprudential and philosophical perspective. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 470 - Women and Crime 3 Credits
A study of the nature and extent of women’s crimes, theories of female criminality, processing of woman offenders through the criminal justice system, women as victims of crime, and opportunities for women as employees in criminal justice agencies. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CR 475 - Criminal Investigative Analysis (Criminal Profiling) 3 Credits
In this course, the student will synthesize the information presented in each of the previous forensic courses encompassing the extensive overview and applications of the various forensic disciplines, the techniques of crime scene investigation associated with evidence recognition, collection preservation, interpretation, and reconstruction as well as the specific investigative techniques involved with homicide and sexually motivated crimes which criminal investigative analysis is predicated upon.
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CR 481 - Advanced Special Topics in Criminology 3 Credits
A seminar providing study of selected topics not emphasized in other upper-level Criminology courses. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisite: CR 101 .
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CS 103 - Communication Technology Literacy 3 Credits
This course, while familiarizing the student with the word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation functions of an integrated office suite, also focuses on the personal and social responsibilities of using information communication technologies.
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CS 103A - Communication Technologies Responsibilities Component 1 Credit
This course focuses on the personal and social responsibilities of using information communication technologies (ICTs). Because this is a component of CS 103 , students who have taken CS 103 , or plan on taking CS 103 , should not take this course. Prerequisite: Proficiency with MS Office.
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CS 103B - Communication Technologies Literacy Software Component 2 Credits
This course consists of the integrated office suite portion of CS 103 covering current introductory word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation functions. Students completing this course through a dual-enrollment program should take CS 103A to fulfill the CS 103 requirement of the College.
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CS 104B - Visual BASIC Programming 3 Credits
This course will focus on learning both beginning and intermediate Visual BASIC statements while applying them to structured programming methods. Programming assignments will be an integral part of the classes. Requisites: Comparable computer experience, passing math and algebra scores on the College placement test. Previous exposure to a programming language or programming concepts is recommended.
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CS 123 - Network Basics 1 Credits
This non-hands-on course covers the fundamental building block terminology of a network, including hardware, software, protocols, and network operating systems. This one credit course provides the foundation needed to take a hands-on networking class.
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CS 125P - Programming for Beginners 3 Credits
Programming for Beginners is designed to introduce the student to the basic terminology, and concepts of programming, in preparation for more advanced coursework in programming. Focusing on fundamental concepts and terminology, the course is designed to allow more advanced courses to accelerate at a more advanced pace. The course is also designed for the uninitiated. A student who possesses previous programming experience will likely outpace the curriculum, and will not be challenged. This course is recommended for students with no programming experience.
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CS 206B - Database Management Systems 3 Credits
This course discusses historical and current database concepts, including data structures, referential integrity, query languages, security and interfaces. Predominantly hands-on, this course uses an industry-standard, object-oriented database for developing applications. Prerequisite: CS 104B or a comparable programming language, ICT 225 recommended.
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CS 212 - Multimedia Presentations 1 Credit
This course will present basic skills needed to create presentations for the healthcare, business, education, and other environments. Course emphasis is on conceptualizing and producing effective presentations. This class will be taught as a production laboratory in which students will work individually building multimedia presentations on topics agreed to by the instructor and student.
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CS 223 - Introduction to Networking Systems 3 Credits
This course introduces the student to computer networking systems. Initial foundation topics include the history, terminology, applications and impact of networks. Fundamental hardware, software, and protocol components of local and wide area networks follow. This course covers all requirements needed to achieve professional certification. CS 123 is recommended.
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CS 225 - Current Microcomputer System Design 3 Credits
The primary focus of this course is to enable the student to work with current microcomputer systems at a hardware level. The course requires students to assemble, configure, upgrade and debug hardware systems. An overview of current OS installation and configuration issues is also included. This course covers all requirements needed to achieve professional certification.
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CS 226 - Microcomputer Operating Environment 3 Credits
Focusing predominantly on the most current versions of Windows, this course provides students with experience in the functions and features of the operating environment. Topics include OS installation, OS configuration, basic and advanced file systems, P2P networking, and OS performance issues. This course covers all requirements needed to achieve professional certification.
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CS 228 - Client/Server-based Operating Systems 3 Credits
This course focuses on the most current networking operating environments. Topics include introduction to client/server networking concepts, installation and configuration of Windows-based network system software, advanced file systems, network user accounts, and network administration issues. This course covers all requirements needed to achieve professional certification. Prerequisite: CS 223 , CS 226 or comparable experience.
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CS 229 - Introduction to GNU/LINUX 3 Credits
This course provides the student with a thorough introduction to the LINUX operating system. Students will be required to install the operating system, create and justify a partition scheme and differentiate between the most popular system file formats. Students will learn to identify the various formats that code and binaries can be packaged and will learn to map specific software to specific functional needs. This course covers all requirements needed to achieve professional certification. Prerequisite: CS 223 or CS 226 .
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CS 230 - Technology and Management Information 3 Credits
For the student already familiar with fundamental computer concepts, this course examines the major applications of computer technology in education, government, business, and research. The course emphasizes techniques for design, development, and management of computer-based information systems.
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CS 242 - Introduction to Web Site Development 3 Credits
This hands-on course introduces the student to designing, creating and publishing a web site using a front-end software package. Exercises include integrating a database; working with action buttons, navigation structures, graphics, charts, tables and site maps; as well as using dynamic web templates.
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