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MASTER'S DEGREE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE WITH A CONCETRATION IN SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

WHAT IS A BACHELOR'S DEGREE? A Bachelor of Arts (B.A., BA, A.B., or AB), from the Latin artium baccalaureus or baccalarium artium, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both. Bachelor of Arts degree programs generally take three to four years depending onthe country, academic institution, and specific specializations, majors or minors. The word baccalaureus or baccalarium (from the Latin bacca, a berry, and laureus, "of the bay laurel") should not be confused with baccalaureatus (translatable as "gold-plated scepter" by using the Latin baculum and aureatus), which refers to the one- to two-year postgraduate Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree (Baccalaureatus in Artibus Cum Honore) in some countries.

“The EDUCATED PERSON should not be an “Ignorant” (uniformed or mis-informed) person.They must have well-developed skills of Critical Thinking, as well as those of Scientific and CulturalLiteracy. Anything less, and the title: ”EDUCATED PERSON” would be a Misnomer” -Rich Dallas

1991A Criminal Justice program offers students a broad education, preparing them for a wide range of careers in federal and local law enforcement (and PRIVATE SECURITY) as well as offers a strong academic foundation for graduate or law school. The curriculum is focused on promoting and maintaining justice, protecting human freedom and rights, increasing public safety and reducing violence, cyberlaw and computer crime, and the over-representation of racial and ethnic minorities in the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. The Bachelor of Science degree program in Criminal Justice offers students a broad education with a curriculum designed to prepare them for a wide range of careers in criminal justice and private security,to provide continuing education for those already employed in criminal justice/private security, and to offer a strong academic foundation for graduate school. The approach to the study of criminal justice combines theoretical perspectives with practical experience. As students study in the areas of crime, crime analysis, criminal behavior, social control mechanisms, administration, planning, and management, the emphasis is on problem solving techniques based on the rapidly growing body of research in the field, as well as students' own guided research. The program is unique in its broad core curriculum, the scope of professional course offerings, and on intensive field experience, where students blend knowledge gained in both required and elective courses with a career-oriented internship. [My “career-oriented internship” led to my obtaining aMichigan Private Detective's license and a Michigan Private Security Guard Contractor's License. Provable to anyone capable of checking Michigan public records] My Bachelor's Degree attests that I have acquired knowledge and introductory skills in Police Academy subjects (Defense Tactics, Firearms, Arrest, Handcuffing, Street Tactics, Patrol Operations, etc) Police Sciences, Criminal Justice, Certified Protection Professional topics, Physical Security, Information Security, Personnel Security, Private Investigation, Security Guard Contracting, Michigan State licensure and Regulation of Private Security, Planning, Supervision and Management of Security Resources. Starting and Operationg a Small Business, Corrections, Criminal & Civil law and Process, and a group of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Philosophy, Literature, Art, Music,Ancient History, Critical Thinking, Material Logic, Public Speaking and Computers in Modern Business. One writer describes a “Bachelor's Degree” as a diploma representing that one has acquired a “BATCH” of knowledge in a specific field ofstudy.

WHAT IS A MASTER'S DEGREE?A master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice . Within the area studied, graduates are posited to possess advanced knowledge ofa specialized body of theoretical and applied topics; high order skills in analysis, critical evaluation or professional application; and the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently. The degree is awarded upon graduation from a university. My Master's Degree attessts that I have acquired an abundance of knowleddge, and the skills to APPLY that knowledge in the real world, in the area of Business and Private Security: and Business Startup & Entrepreneuring. There should also be a thorough investigation of Theory of Knowledge and what I call “SAGECRAFT-The elements of Wisdom and the Perception of Truth”. This study can have a significant effect in the areas of Business Ethics, Problem Solving, Decision-Making and Creative Ideation. There is a distinct difference between KNOWLEDGE, SKILL and WISDOM. One writer describes a “MASTER'S DEGREE” as a diploma representing that one has acquired a “MASTERY” of knowledge in a specific field of study and can apply that knowledge in the real world to achieve certain specific results. Titles:The two most common titles of master's degrees are the Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Science (M.S., MSc, M.Si., or M.C.A.); these may be course-based, research-based, or a mixture ofthe two. Some universities use the Latin degree names; because of the flexibility of syntax in Latin, the Master of Arts and Master of Science may be known as magister artium or artium magister and magister scientiae or scientiae magister, respectively. Harvard University, University of Chicago, and MIT, for example, use A.M. and S.M. for their master'sdegrees. More commonly, Master of Science often is abbreviated MS or M.S. in the United States, and MSc or M.Sc. in Commonwealth nations and Europe.Other master's degrees are more specifically named ("tagged degrees"), including, for example, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Counselling (MC), Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Laws (LL.M.), Master of Music (M.M. or M.Mus.), Master of Information (MI), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.); some are similarly general, for example the M.Phil., Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS, MLA/ALM, and MLS), and the Master of Studies (Advanced Study / Advanced Studies). See List of master's degrees. Types

• Post-graduate master's degree (MA, MS, MEd, MSc, MDes, MNCM, MSN, MSW, MPA, MPH, MC, MCA, MCouns, MLA, MLIS, MDiv, ALM, MiM, MBA, MBA Tech, MCom, MBus, MI, PSM and other subject specific master's degrees) is designed for anyone who holds abachelor's degree.

• Post-graduate research master's degree (MRes, MARes, MScRes, MPhil) - the Master by Research is designed for those who hold a bachelor's degree with a significant research component and/or have several publications. It is designed for those wishing to pursue higher research.

• Executive master's degree (EMBA, EMS) is a master's degree designed specially for executiveprofessionals. Admission, graduation requirements, and structure of executive master's degrees differ from that of the regular full-time program.[citation needed]

• Integrated master's degree (MEng, MMath, MPhys, MPsych, MSci, MChem, MBiol, MGeol etc.) is an undergraduate degree combined with an extra master's year. The first three years of study are often the same as a bachelor's degree, followed by an additional year of study at a master's degree level. The degree is only conferred at the end of study as a full master's - an

intermediate bachelor's degree is not awarded. Integrated master's are most common in scientific disciplines.

Structure and Course Concentration-”Structure” of a degree defines the breakdown of courses, the subject matter and the concentrations of the coursework. The courses should be selected with an eyetoward the ultimate goal of the student; what position he or she is trying to prepare for and what skills the students should possess when the degree is completed. My degree should give me:

1. Broad knowledge of the LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES.-Skills in Art, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Musical Performance, Dance, Voice, Piano, Guitar, Violin, Fiction and Drama Writing, Foreign Languages, Literature, Poetry, Philosophy, History, Woodworking, Carpentry, Construction, Electrical and D.I.Y. Topics.

2. Knowledge and skill in Law Enforcement, Private Security, Espionage/Spycraft, Management, Business, Supervision, Martial Arts, Military Science, Human Resource Development, Training, Secuirty Guard Operations, Criminal and Civil Law, Evidence, Paralegal Studies, Real Estate, Finance, Economics,

Undergraduate Studies - Course Offerings (Typical Criminal Justice-Security Administration Core Courses)CRJU 2250. Introduction to Criminal Justice (wi) (3)Prerequisite for all Criminal Justice courses. An introduction to the philosophical and historical background, agencies, processes and functions of the criminal justice system. In addition, the course will cover major systems of social control, victimology, and comparative criminal justice.

CRJU 2350. Introduction to Law Enforcement (3) An examination of the principles of organization, administration and functions of police departments. An evaluation of personnel policies, decisions, operations, command policies and the department as a whole. Contemporary law enforcement and comparative law enforcement issues will be discussed.CRJU 2450. Introduction to Corrections (3) A survey of philosophy and history of corrections; a study of correctional institutions; probation, parole and processes; and other components of the correctional system. Contemporary corrections and comparative corrections issues will be discussed.CRJU 2650. Juvenile Justice (3)An in-depth study of the juvenile justice system. Topics covered are the development of delinquent behavior, victimology, initial handling and proper referrals, preventive police techniques, special policeproblems with juveniles, juvenile law, and related juvenile justice agencies.CRJU 3000. Criminal Justice Theory (3)

An analysis of major criminological theories, theory construction, testing, and application. Theoretical perspectives for both perpetrators and victims of crime will be discussed. A critical analysisof their policy implications will be discussed.CRJU 3060. Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice (3) The study of ethics and diversity in criminal justice, critical thinking and moral reasoning with selective readings emphasizing a variety of perspectives. Specific cultural and ethical issues and problems associated with law enforcement, corrections, and the courts will be emphasized as well as legal and societal constraints and codes of conduct.CRJU 4000. Criminal Justice Practicum (3) Prerequisite: Minimum of seventy-five earned credit hours.Submission of application is required in semester prior to enrollment. This course will provide students with an 80 hour field experience to integrate theoretical criminal justice perspectives with the “real world” of employment. In addition, classroom instruction will further develop soft and hard employment skills in preparation for their career development.CRJU 4060. Statistical Methods in Criminal Justice (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1110. A statistics course that develops an understanding of statistical methods and procedures with an emphasis on criminal justice research and data analysis. A variety of statistical techniques will be discussed as well as their application in social science research.CRJU 4061. Statistical Methods in Criminal Justice Laboratory (1) Must take with corresponding CRJU 4060 section. Computer laboratory designed to enhance classroom instruction through interpreting, comprehending and use of data from an applied perspective.CRJU 4110. Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3) Prerequisites: CRJU 3000, 4060, 4061. This course serves to develop the student’s research skills with an emphasis in analytical thought processes, research design and problem solving. This course will focus on the integration of research methods, data processing and data analysis.CRJU 4111. Research Methods in Criminal Justice Laboratory (1) Must take with corresponding CRJU4110 section. Laboratory experience in SPSS, research design, concepts, operationalization and measurement. Collecting, inputting, and interpreting data sets.CRJU 4510. Criminal Law, Procedure and Court Processes (3) The course will provide the student withan understanding of criminal law, procedure, and the court processes. The elements of offenses as well as defenses, constitutional and others, and processes from detention, arrest, pretrial, trial and post-trial will be analyzed.CRJU 4600. Senior Seminar (3) Criminal Justice seniors with permission of the instructor. This is the capstone course for criminal justice majors that require students to demonstrate, through reflection and critical analysis, their ability to integrate subject matter in the department’s core areas of study. This student-centered course will require students to integrate their knowledge and skills to analyze a contemporary issue in criminal justice and provide a corrective course of action, which incorporates a nexus between theory and practice and related policy. ElectivesBundled Electives in Concentrations There are currently four concentrations for undergraduates majoring in criminal justice. Complete one of the following:

1. Law Enforcement

CRJU 2500. Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science Application (3)Prerequisite: CRJU 2350. An examination of criminal investigation fundamentals including crime scene search, collection and preservation of evidence, interviews, interrogation, case preparation, and the familiarization with specific instrumentation in crime detection and evidence selection for evidentiary value.CRJU 4150. Police Management Theory (3)Prerequisite: CRJU 2350. An advanced course focusing upon management theories, current management systems, supervision and supervisory principles as applied to police administration. This course examines

leadership skills, planning and implementation, decision making and creative problem-solving for the police administrator.CRJU 4250. Criminal Law for Criminal Justice Personnel (3)Prerequisite: CRJU 2350. A course designed to provide a basic concept of criminal law and to provide legal ground work for those who seek to enter the criminal justice system. The structure, definitions and interpretations of the most frequently used criminal statutes and the purpose of criminal sanctions will be analyzed.CRJU 4630. Law Enforcement Theory, Policy and Practice (3)Prerequisites: CRJU 2350, 2500, 4150, 4250. This course will serve as a capstone course for the law enforcement concentration. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of theory, policy and practice in law enforcement through their participation in a project that addresses a contemporary issue in aw enforcement. Best practices in law enforcement will also be discussed.

2. CorrectionsCRJU 2470. Jail Policy and Practice (3)An analysis of jail policy and practices from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Specific attention will be devoted to jail administrative and staff demands as well as legislative and policy issues, fiscal constraints,special populations and best practices for the management of jail facilities.CRJU 2510. Corrections in the Community (3)This course examines the historical development of probation, parole and community-based alternatives. Emphasis will be placed on community based programs that can be a viable alternative to prison and the re-entryof ex-offenders in their communities.CRJU 4160. Correctional Counseling (3)Prerequisite: CRJU 2450: An overview and survey of counseling and rehabilitation approaches which are relevant to contemporary corrections. Techniques will be examined in the use of treatment, counseling, and rehabilitative practices.CRJU 4620. Correctional Theory, Policy and Practice (3)Prerequisites: CRJU 2450, 2470, 2510, 4160. This course will serve as a capstone course for the correction concentration. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of theory, policy and practice in corrections through their participation in a project that addresses a contemporary issue in corrections. Best practices in corrections will also be discussed.

3. Private Security Administration/Homeland Security

PSA 111 - Introduction to Security

Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001. Description: The historic, philosophical, practical and legal bases of Security. The role of Security and the security individual in modern society, the concept of professionalism, and the relationship to public law enforcement are reviewed. A survey is made of the personnel, physical and administrative aspects of the Security field. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Credit Hours: 3 Department: Criminal Justice

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PSA 121 - Internal Security

Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001. Description: Internal theft control, investigation methods including undercover, interrogation, polygraph uses, and internal developments-their causes and consequences-are explored along with major tactics, strategies and techniques used to deter and control internal theft. SUNY GHEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Credit Hours: 3Department: Criminal Justice

PSA 211 - Administration and Control of Private Security Force

Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001. Description: The course explores the difference between public and private policing to identify what constitutes Private Security, including the role and functions, the selection of personnel, training of personnel, ethics and conduct of security personnel. The Hallcrest Report, the first comprehensive look at Private Security in more than a decade, is used to examine the resources, contributions and deficiencies of Private Security. The possible relationships with law enforcement agencies and the prospects for forging a partnership to combat crime are reviewed. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Credit Hours: 3Department: Criminal Justice

PSA 224 - Security and the Law

Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001. Description: Course focuses on the various legal components applicable to Security personnel. Available sources of authority, powers, and legal restrictions are analyzed in-depth. Probable cause, the single biggest issue affecting false arrest, is thoroughly reviewed. Arrest, search and seizure, detention, interrogation and the use of force are thoroughly discussed. Special emphasis is placed on criminal and civil sanctions that can be invoked against Security personnel who abuse their authority. Ramifications of tort liability will be examined. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Credit Hours: 3Department: Criminal Justice

PSA 225 - Introduction to Emergency Management

Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001. Description: A study of emergency management, this course provides an overview of the Department of Homeland Security's National Incident Management System (NIMS). This course examines the United States Government Interagency Domestic Terrorism Concept of Operations (CONPLAN). It emphasizes the roles of Federal, State, and Local Agencies working effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Summer Credit Hours: 3Department: Criminal Justice







PSA 231 - Arson Investigation Safety Management OSHA (Federal and State)

Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001. Description: A study of arson, its prevention, detection, investigation and control. The course examines occupational and environmental hazards, injuries and diseases, including toxic materials, radiation exposure, pollution and occupational diseases. OSHA, the safety enforcement agency, is reviewed, bothat the Federal and state level. Its purpose and effectiveness is thoroughly analyzed. The course emphasizes the need for safety management in both the public sector and the work place. The genesis of workers' compensation law, its effectiveness, and present day status is assessed. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Credit Hours: 3Department: Criminal Justice

PSA 241 - Research Problems in Security

Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001. At least nine credits of Criminal Justice and/or Private Security Administration. Description: (Dual listed with CRJ 212). This seminar type course offers the student an opportunity to examine specific issues, conflicts or controversies in one or more of the following discipline areas: law enforcement, loss prevention, courts, and corrections. An interdisciplinary approach is stressed for a broader understanding. Each student is required to complete a research project under the direction of the instructor in the student's chosen area of examination. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Credit Hours: 3Department: Criminal Justice HLS 3000. Introduction to Homeland Security (3)This course is designed to introduce the student to the scope of issues facing the American public, the private sector and law enforcement on securing the country against threats posed by domestic and international terrorist groups. Threats to American interests abroad will also be analyzed.HLS 3200. Emergency Management and Recovery (3)This course exposes students to emergency management, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The course concentrates on the recovery phase, which involves bringing the affected area back to status quo ante and explores how mitigation for the next event ties in with recovery. Included isdiscussion of eminent domain in the disaster recovery context as well as the roles of federal, state, and local governments.HLS 3500. Infrastructure Protection (3)This course is designed to familiarize the student with the principles of Homeland Security infrastructure protection as outlined in presidential directives, executive orders and federal and state law, court opinions, regulations, policies, and procedures.HLS 4640. Homeland Security Theory, Policy and Practice (3)Prerequisites: HLS 3000, 3200, 3500. This course will serve as a capstone course for the homeland security concentration. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of theory, policy and practice in homeland security through their participation in a project that addresses a contemporary issue in homeland security. Best practices in homeland security will also be discussed.

4. Juvenile Justice

CRJU 3650. Counseling in Juvenile Justice (3)Prerequisite: CRJU 2650. This course focuses on research-based prevention and intervention strategies.Emphasis will be placed on strategies that improve psychosocial functioning via risks and needs





assessments, treatment planning, behavioral management techniques, and therapeutic relationships.CRJU 4650. Juvenile Justice Theory, Policy and Practice (3)Prerequisites: CRJU 2650, CRJU 3650, SOCW 3500, SOCW 3600. This course will serve as a capstone course for the juvenile justice concentration. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of theory, policy and practice in juvenile justice through their participation in a project that addresses a contemporary issue in juvenile justice. Best practices in juvenile justice will also be discussed.SOCW 3500. Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)Prerequisites: SOCW 2500, SOCW 3410: An examination of bio-psycho-social determinants of behavior at each stage of the life course. This course focuses on the varying life course stages and levels of environmental influence on behavior.SOCW 3600. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (3)Prerequisites: SOCW 2500, SOCW 3410, SOCW 3500. This course employs systems theory and socialentities such as culture, communities, and formal organizations. Groups and families are conceptualizedas macro, mezzo, and micro systems that form the social environment of the individual. The course is based on the social work principle that human behavior and problems are determined by interaction between individuals and macro, mezzo, and micro systems by which they are surrounded.

Additional ElectivesStudents are encouraged to take electives that are in line with their concentration, criminal justice bundled electives outside of chosen concentration or additional electives offered within the Department of Criminal Justice.CRJU 3020. Introduction to Private Security (3)An examination of the role of the security industry in criminal justice; administrative, personnel and physical aspects of the security field; loss prevention management.CRJU 3050. Police Community Relations (3)Examination of police community relations from historical and contemporary perspectives. Also explore citizen involvement and community outreach in efforts to promote public safety.CRJU 3500. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Forensic Science (3)Prerequisites: CRJU 2350 and 2500. An examination of evidence, court procedures, legal and ethical issues and the role of forensic science in the field of criminal justice.CRJU 3600. Advanced Forensic Science Applications with Lab (3)Prerequisites: CRJU 2350, 2500 and 3500. An overview of forensic science from a biological, chemical and criminalistic perspective, and its application from the crime scene to the court process. Permission of instructor and two years of biology or chemistry.CRJU 4010. Correctional Management Theory (3)Prerequisite: CRJU 2450. This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of management theories and current management systems, supervision, and supervisory principles as applied to corrections and total care institutions; administration, programs and staff roles.CRJU 4025. Drugs, Addictions, Vice and Crime (3)This course involves an in-depth examination of the causes, prevention and control of the so-called “victimless crimes’’ such as drug use, addictions, gambling and prostitution. In addition, other criminal offenses associated with crimes of vice will be discussed.CRJU 4200. International Corrections (3)Prerequisites: CRJU 2250 and 2450. An in-depth study of the major correctional systems of the world. Emphasiswill be on examining existing philosophy, trends and problems of these systems.CRJU 4210, 4220. Contemporary Problems in Criminal Justice I and II (3, 3)Permission of instructor required. These courses will allow the faculty to teach contemporary and special criminal justice issues that are not taught as a part of the regular curriculum.CRJU 4260. Independent Study in Criminal Justice (3)Permission of the instructor is required. This course allows the student to make an in-depth study of the literaturein an area of special interest within the criminal justice system. The student will submit a prospectus to be

approved by the faculty prior to enrollment in the course.CRJU 4270. Communication Skills for Criminal Justice Personnel (3)This course teaches the use and meaning of vocabulary peculiar to the profession and also emphasizes the skills necessary in communicating in the criminal justice area.CRJU 4305. Law, Evidence and Testimony in Computer Forensics (3)Prerequisites: COMP 2110 and 2115. Provides the student with an understanding of factors related to the law, evidence and expert testimony in computer forensics. Students will demonstrate ability to understand their function with both civil and criminal cases, the burden of proof required in each, and prosecutorial and judicial duties and responsibilities.CRJU 4350. Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)Prerequisites: CRJU 2250 and 2450. This course will analyze the role of law in corrections including substantive rights of prisoners, prisoner remedies, procedural rights of prisoners, the legal authority andresponsibility of correctional agencies and the restoration of offenders’ rights.CRJU 4500. Criminal Justice Honors (3)Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA and permission of the instructor. This course will allow exceptional students to work on an individual basis with a faculty member in an area of interest.CRJU 4700. Criminal Justice CO-OP (1-12)Prerequisites: Minimum of seventy-five earned credit hours and permission from the department chair. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to have a work experience aligned withtheir career interest. The course varies between 10 and 40 hours per week at an approved agency. A prospectus is required prior to enrollment in the course.HLS 4000. Financial Investigations (3)This course will cover the background priorities and laws of the United States in fighting money laundering. Title 18 Sections 1956 and 1957 will be discussed, as well as, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 170), the Patriot Act and other Federal and United Nations acts. Any additional acts, resolutions, court opinions, or amendments regarding money laundering will also be analyzed and explored.HLS 4200. Transportation Security (3)This course will allow the student the ability to recognize some of the challenges facing transportation security and to formulate possible solutions to address these challenges. Students will examine current security responses by federal, state and local governments, as well as, private industry in the HLS 4210.Corporate/Private area of aviation, marine, highway and rail safety.

HLS 4210. Corporate/Private Security (3)This course teaches students with the methods of securing the infrastructure of the United States. The student will have an understanding of all aspects of security, including the ability to identify threat elements to civil aviation operations, transportation, trains, rivers, bridges, and roads. [These are ALL areas targeted by French Resistance fighters during the 2 nd world war]Further the student will be able to apply their knowledge in providing briefings regarding their independent research into the methods utilized in the infrastructure protectionby private and corporate security.HLS 4500. Homeland Security Law and Policy (3)Prerequisites: HLS3000. This course is designed to give the student an overview of homeland security law and policy. Students will explore emergency response, emergency management, and terrorism after 9/11/2001. The Criminal Justice System in Society (3) Prerequisites/Co-requisites: One GE Foundation course.Introduction to the study of criminal justice in American society. Focuses on the history, philosophy, functions, roles, policies, practices, and ethics of the institutions of social control within the criminal justice system, especially police, courts, and correctional personnel. Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 101.

“The Liberal Arts and Sciences requirements developCritical Thinking and Scientific & Cultural Literacy”

The Liberal Arts and Sciences requirements develop Critical Thinking and Scientific & CulturalLiteracy-You never know what you'll need to know. With your Bachelor of Arts from LAKELAND University, you must challenge yourself with diverse coursework that covers major global issues, including culture and diversity. Many people will change jobs and career paths through the course of their working lives so it's important to obtain a broad, flexible, and generalized education. Training and education in LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES fosters Critical Thinking and Scientific Literacy an independent view of the world! This degree program demonstrates your commitment to expand your critical, creative thinking, and communication skills. Courses include a wide variety of topics, from the cultural impact of science to research methods in the humanities. See the big picture – earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts.A Liberal Arts requirement consists of the successful completion of thirteen courses from the College of Arts and Science. These thirteen courses must be distributed as outlined below. a. Humanities and the Creative Arts (3 courses) Courses in the humanities and the creative arts challenge students to examine their personal understanding of life and how their individual experiences overlap with those of the rest of humankind. These courses testify to the varying ways in which people think, form values, confront ambiguity, express spiritual and aesthetic yearnings, and grapple with moral and ethical problems. By analyzing and interpreting literary, philosophical, religious, or artistic works, students examine the foundations of human experience. By producing original artistic works in imaginative writing, studio art, theater, film, music, and dance, students have the opportunity to connect the universal sources of human inspiration with their own creative processes. b. International Cultures (3 courses) The study of international culture provides students with a basis for understanding the diversity of experiences and values in our contemporary, global society. Options in this category include not only international history and cultural studies courses, but also courses in literature, film studies, the social sciences, art, music, and languages. Students may satisfy this requirement by choosing courses that focus on the history and culture ofa single society or time period in human history and/or that represent a broad spectrum of different human societies and time periods. A semester or summer study abroad experience in a program will count as one course in this area. Language courses introduce students to the language of a different culture and provide insight into that culture in ways that are not possible to achieve through detached study. At intermediate and advanced levels, students are able to explore the culture in depth, using the language itself toread, discuss, and write about its various aspects. This level of mastery prepares the student for the option of Study Abroad, which the College of Arts and Science strongly recommends. Even at the most basic level, exposure to the language of a different culture prepares students to think and act in terms of living in a global community. One of the three courses presented in fulfillment of this category must be an approved second semester language acquisition class taught a University, unless (a) the student successfully completes any higher level class taught in a language other than English at University, or (b) the student successfully demonstrates proficiency in a language other than English at or above the level achieved by approved second semester language acquisition classes taught at University. All students must complete three courses in this category, irrespective of previous language studyor proficiency in a language other than English. The International Cultures requirement must be satisfied by the successful completion of courses

corresponding to the appropriate academic placement for each student. The first semester of an introductory language acquisition class in the language a student presents as a condition for admission to the University, or in which a student transfers credit from another institution, cannot be used in partial fulfillment of this requirement. (MY CHOICE FOR A SECOND LANGUAGE IS SPANISH)

c. History and Culture of the United States (1 course) The study of the history and culture of the United States provides students with a basis for understanding the American experience and the shaping of American values and viewpoints within the context of an increasingly global society. Interpreting history and culture in the broadest sense, options in this category include traditional history and cultural studies courses, but also courses in literature, film studies, the social sciences, art, and music, which illuminate historical periods or cultural themes in United States history. Students may satisfy this requirement by choosing a course that focuses on the history and culture of a single social group or time period inAmerican history and/or that represents a broad spectrum of different social groups and time periods. d. Mathematics and Natural Sciences (3 courses, one of which must be a laboratory science course) Courses in mathematics emphasize quantitative reasoning and prepare students to describe, manipulate, and evaluate complex or abstract ideas or arguments with precision. Skills in mathematical and quantitative reasoning provide essential foundations for the study of natural andsocial sciences. Students are generally introduced to mathematical reasoning through the study ofintroductory courses in calculus or probability and statistics. Courses in the natural sciences engage students in hypothesis-driven quantitative reasoning that enables natural phenomena to be explained, the roles of testing and replication of experimental results, and the processes through which scientific hypotheses and theories are developed, modified, or abandoned in the face of more complete evidence, or integrated into more general conceptual structures. Laboratory science courses engage students in methods of experimental testing of hypotheses and analysis of data that are the hallmarks of the natural sciences. Natural science courses prepare students to understand the complex interactions between science, technology, and society; teach students to apply scientific principles to everyday experience; and develop the capacity to distinguish between science and what masquerades as science. The Mathematics and Natural Sciences requirement must be satisfied by the successful completion of courses corresponding to the appropriate academic placement for each student. Students who have received a score of 4 or 5 on either Calculus AP test or a score of 6 or 7 on the corresponding IB exam—or who have completed or transferred credit from another institution for any Department of Mathematics courseequivalent to a Vanderbilt University Mathematics course numbered 140 or above—may not satisfy the Mathematics and Natural Science requirement by completing either Math 127ab or Math 133, and may not receive academic credit for these courses, without approval from the Department of Mathematics. Laboratory science courses may consist of single 3, 4, or 5 credit hour courses that include a laboratory component, or coupled courses in which the lecture and laboratory components are listed as separate courses. In the latter instances, both the lecture and laboratory courses must be completed to fulfill the laboratory science requirement. e. Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses) Social scientists endeavor to study human behavior at the levels of individuals, their interactions with others, their societal structures, and their social institutions. The remarkable scope represented by these disciplines extends from studying the underpinnings of brain function to the dynamics of human social groups to the structures of political and economic institutions. The methods employed by social scientists are correspondingly broad, involving approaches as varied

as mapping brain activity, discovering and charting ancient cultures, identifying the societal forces that shape individual and group behavior, and using mathematics to understand economic phenomena. By studying how humans and societies function, students will learn about individual and societal diversity, growth, and change.

f. Perspectives (1 course) Courses in Perspectives give significant attention to individual and cultural diversity, multicultural interactions, sexual orientation, gender, racial, ethical, religious, and "Science and Society" issueswithin a culture across time or between cultures, thereby extending the principles and methods associated with the liberal arts to the broader circumstances in which students live. These courses emphasize the relationship of divergent ethics and moral values on contemporary social issues and global conflicts.

LIBERAL ARTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:COM 1290 Interpersonal Communication-3 CreditsEquivalent: SPE 1290 (2009-2010)This course is designed to provide the Student with information and skills to improve interpersonal communication in personal and professional settings. Areas of emphasis include self-confidence training, active listening, language usage, nonverbal communication, assertiveness training, group dynamics and oral presentations. GE Outcomes: Effective Communication, Personal DevelopmentFundamentals of Speech 3 Credits Equivalent: SPE 1610 (2009-2010)In This course, students will be introduced to the basic principles of speech communication, such as anxiety reduction, selection of topics, audience analysis, research techniques, organization and presentation skills, including the use of computer technology and presentation software. Assignments may include informative speeches, group discussions, oral readings and persuasive speeches. GE Outcomes: Effective Communication, Information LiteracyIntercultural Communication 3 Credits Equivalent: SPE 2290 (2009-2010)Students are encouraged to take COM 1290 prior to taking this course. Given the dynamics of population change and global markets, this course will introduce students to the importance of intercultural communication. This course will define the variables of culture and show how each shape our perceptions of the world and the people in it. Other components to be covered are intercultural communication skills, language, stereotyping, emotional expression, nonverbal communication, power,gender, and identity. Application of intercultural communication in writing, presentation, and thought will be addressed. GE Outcomes: Effective Communication, Global Understanding and ResponsibilityPersuasion 3 Credits Equivalent: SPE 2610 (2009-2010) Prerequisite: COM 1610 or consent of instructor.The student will identify the elements of persuasion including audience analysis, credibility, psychological appeals, and logical reasoning. The student will utilize these elements to deliver various persuasive speeches as well as analyze the persuasive messages of others.GE Outcomes: Effective Communication, Social ResponsibilityOral Interpretation of Literature 3 Credits Equivalent: SPE 2620 (2009-2010)In This course, the student will analyze and perform prose, poetry, dramatic literature, and other forms of written text. Students will demonstrate effective vocal and nonverbal skills to convey the author’s meaning to the audience.GE Outcomes: Effective Communication, Aesthetic Awareness

Intermediate Spanish I 4 Credits Prerequisite: SPA 1530 or departmental approvalThis course is designed to expand the students' communicative proficiency in Spanish through interactive and informative listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities broadly focused on the cross-cultural and historical understanding of Spanish and Hispanic culture and civilization. Language acquisition will be reinforced through the study of literary texts and media products. Conducted in Spanish. GE Outcomes: Effective CommunicationSPA 2620Intermediate Spanish II 4 Credits Prerequisite: SPA 2610 or departmental approvalThis course, a continuation of SPA 2610, is designed to further expand the students' communicative proficiency in Spanish through interactive and informative listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities broadly focused on the cross-cultural and historical understanding of Spanish and Hispanic culture and civilization. Language acquisition will be reinforced through the study of literary texts and media products. Conducted in Spanish. GE Outcomes: Effective CommunicationBeginning Arabic I 4 CreditsThis is an introductory course with special emphasis on the fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, writing and understanding Arabic language and culture. The course will introduce basic Arabiclinguistic structure according to functional models, which can be applied to everyday conversational situations. GE Outcomes: Effective CommunicationWorld Civilizations to the Beginning of the Modern Era 4 Credits Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 1510 or higher.In this course we will trace human civilizations from their origins to the era of global interaction (16th century) by exploring their cultural, social, religious, economic and political institutions. We will draw comparisons in order to illustrate the diversity and similarity among civilizations and in order to develop a global view of world systems. GE Outcomes: Critical Thinking, Global Understanding and Responsibility

Arts and Literature: Origins of Western Traditions 3 Credits GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness The course focuses on European and Middle Eastern art, architecture, literature and music from prehistoric timesto the Renaissance. Comparisons with other cultures are included. Emphasis is placed on lasting meaning in the arts and their relations to philosophical, religious, aesthetic and social/political outlooks. Arts and Literature: Renaissance through Modern 3 CreditsThe course focuses on traditions and highlights of Western art, architecture, literature and music from the Renaissance through the modern era. In each tradition, relations between the arts are examined. Emphasis is placed on cultural influences and aesthetic principles. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

World Religions 3 Credits GE Outcomes: Critical Thinking A study of the internal development, doctrine, and practice of the known world religions with added emphasis on the cultural, social, and ethical milieu in which the religions developed. The student will be able to compare the many movements, trends, and thoughts of ancient and contemporary religions.

Anthropology: Physical and Archeology-3 Credits GE Outcomes: Scientific Literacy In This course we will examine basic concepts in the biological evolution of Homo sapiens. The concepts neededto understand evolution, such as natural selection, will be studied. The evolution of primates and examination of existing primates will be stressed. The function of culture as it relates to human evolution and the development of culture as seen through archaeological techniques will also be studied.

Anthropology: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology-3 CreditsGE Outcomes: Global Understanding and ResponsibilityIn This course, we will develop the concept of culture and demonstrate the integration of major institutions common to all societies while recognizing the interconnection between culture and environment. The wide range and variability of human culture will be explored in terms of current and historical cultural theories. It will also be demonstrated that the existence of humankind is dependent on culture.Myth, Magic and Folk Religion-3 CreditsGE Outcomes: Global Understanding and ResponsibilityIn this course, we will examine religious beliefs and practices to demonstrate their value in a particular cultural setting as well as to lay a basis for cross-cultural comparison. Witchcraft and associated magical beliefs and practices will be studied with different cultures. These variations will be analyzed to ascertain if there are parallel beliefs and practices found in dissimilar cultures. Tribal myths and religious rituals will also be studied for aesthetic reasons, to examine connections between art, music, and literature within a culture and to allow for cross-cultural comparisons of religious phenomena. Introduction to Film 3 Credits Prerequisite: English Placement Level of ENG 1510 This course offers a basic introduction to film study with a comprehensive view of motion pictures as a communications medium, an industry, and an art form. It includes historical highlights, aesthetic and critical approaches, and fundamentals of production. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

Bible-3 Credits GE Outcomes: Critical Thinking

This course will focus on scripture texts. Hebrew and Christian texts will serve as models for analysis and interpretation. The textual studies will describe the origin of the traditions. The cultural influences on the development of scripture themes will be examined.

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Piano I-2 CreditsThis is an introductory course designed for students who have had very little or no piano instruction. The course will include the essentials of music reading and keyboard theory including triads (chords) inall keys. Practice facilities are available at scheduled times. Program is based on “The Play Piano in a Flash!” System authored by Scott Houston. Students will be required to master and perform three selections of their own choosing; either as a piano solo or as an accompaniment to a vocal performance. The student will be introduced to elementary music theory including all major and all minor chords from memory. The “three-chord trick” will be introduced. Course/lab fees. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

Piano II-2 CreditsPrerequisite: MUS 1510 Designed for those students who have completed Piano I or equivalent or instruction that has taken the student to the comparable level of Piano I. Greater emphasis is placed on piano technique and keyboard theory. Early intermediate level piano literature is introduced as well as appropriate level material chosen by the student. Program is based on “The Play Piano in a Flash!” System authored by Scott Houston. Students will be required to master and perform six selections of their own choosing either as a piano solo or as an accompaniment to a vocal performance. The student will be introduced to elementary music theory including all major and all minor chords from memory. The “three-chord trick” will be further elaborated on an experimented with. Diminished and inverted chords will be introduce in the framework of the Scott Houston method. In addition various styles of chord progression will be explored (Country, Blues, Rock and Gospel. The student will begin to assemble a “set” of 30 songs he or she can perform as if appearing at night club for a professional performance. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

Guitar I 2 CreditsThe student will perform simple chords and chordal progressions, various strumming patterns, and simple melodies. Music reading and elementary theory will be stressed. The student will be required to play at least two complete compositions of a guitar score selected from a required list of compositions. The student will be required to own or have access to an acoustic six-string guitar. Nylon strings are preferred but not required. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

Guitar II 2 CreditsA thorough knowledge of the material taught in Guitar I is necessary in order to qualify for Guitar II. Students will execute advanced chords and chordal progressions with various strumming and picking patterns. They will

develop advanced music reading skills that will enable them to undertake the study of classical guitar and flamenco guitar. They will be required to play at least two complete compositions of a guitar score from a required list of com-positions. The student will also play major scales using only fretted strings. The student will be required to own, purchase, or have access to a non-amplified 6-string guitar from the outset of the class. Nylon strings are preferred but not required. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

Voice I 2 Credits This course is designed for students who have had little or no previous vocal or musical instruction. It covers the rudiments of vocal technique, music reading and basic keyboard skills, in order to improve the student’s singing voice as well as his/her ability to read and learn songs without the aid of recordings. Basic diction in foreign languages may be covered in accordance to specific student interests. The course includes in-class performances by the students. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

Voice II 2 Credits This course is designed for those students who have completed Voice I or have a comparable level of vocal and musical proficiency. This course builds up on the same goals as Voice I, with an emphasis on vocal exercises and performance techniques. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

Music History: Western Music I 3 Credits This course takes a close look at music from antiquity through the Baroque and the Classical periods, ending with Beethoven. Major composers, their works, and the development of vocal and instrumental music forms during these periods are studied using both text and recorded examples. Students will have the opportunity to identify the various styles, major works and forms through aural review. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic AwarenessMusic History: Western Music II 3 CreditsThis course provides an in-depth analysis of the lives and works of the main composers and music styles from Beethoven to the present. Major composers, styles, music forms, historical and social events and their effect on the development of music are examined closely. Students get the opportunity to identify the various styles, majorworks and forms of these periods through aural review. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic AwarenessUnderstanding Music 3 CreditsThis non-technical course is designed to increase interest in all styles of music through the broadening of the student's experience in music and growth in appreciation of music in relation to general culture and history. In order to develop a heightened sense of aesthetic awareness, the course will examine the essential elements of musical composition, develop listening skills and trace the historical progression of major composers and musical styles of each era, and is not limited to the western world. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

History of Music: Rock 3 CreditsStudents will trace the development of rock music, beginning with pre-rock influences in jazz, classical, and traditional pop. They will identify the major artistic, technical, historical, social, economic, and entertainment aspects of rock by means of a variety of recorded examples, classroom presentation and written materials. GE Outcomes: Aesthetic Awareness

Introduction to Philosophy-3 CreditsPrerequisites: Placement into ENG 1510 or higherPrimarily Western in orientation, this course addresses themes such as objectivity and relativism, the existence of God, the nature of reality, the self, knowledge, good lives, wisdom and the meaning of life.

This course examines, in an open-ended way, competing answers to fundamental questions of human existence through the analysis, evaluation, or construction of well thought out arguments. GE Outcomes: Critical ThinkingIntroduction to Business-4 CreditsReplaces BUS 1010.Domestic and global business practices are introduced to provide the student with competencies required for employment and application for business. Key business practices relating to the economic environment, ethics/social responsibility, business formation, management, marketing, labor, law, finance, information systems, risk management and government's role in business provide a basis for incorporating a knowledge base which includes concepts for global business.Starting and Operating a Small Business-3 CreditsThis course examines the role of small businesses in the economy. It covers the factors necessary to start a small business, such as the preparation and methods needed to begin, and the management functions needed to keep it operating on a sound basis. That will include assessment of the entrepreneurial personality and the suitability of small business as a career, management, sales promotion, purchasing, pricing, personnel management, credit, insurance, inventory control, regulations and taxes, and a simplified record system. Students will develop an individual or group business plan. This course is basically designed for the occupational student.Principles of Supervision-3 CreditsPrerequisite: BUS 1100 or consent of instructor.Students will apply the principles of supervision such as induction, training, disciplining, absenteeism, safety, waste control, equipment lay-out, grievance control, production control, and time study via role playing and analysis of case studies.Investment Fundamentals-3 CreditsStudents will develop investment skills relative to common and preferred stocks and corporate and municipal bonds, mutual funds, cash instruments and U.S. Treasuries. They will utilize these concepts in selecting and reviewing securities for personal investment. This course will orient the student in the types of exchanges, placing an order, analyzing corporate financial statements, and economic forecasting. Commonly used Wall Street strategies for evaluating and selecting investment options available to investors will be applied.Business Law I-3 CreditsPrerequisite: BUS 1100 or consent of instructor.Students will become familiar with the legal environment of business including the nature of law and dispute resolutions in the U.S. Students will also identify, define, and describe court process, business torts, and crimes as well as the common law of contracts, sales law under the Uniform Commercial Code, and the rules of agency. They will evidence their proficiency through oral and written exercises and tests and by solving appropriate case studies.Business Law II3 CreditsPrerequisite: BUS 2030.Students will identify, define, and describe the law of negotiable instruments, secured transactions, business organizations, real and personal property, bailment, government regulation of business and estates, wills and trusts. They will evidence their proficiency through oral and written exercises and tests and by solving appropriate case studies.Principles of Management-3 CreditsPrerequisite: BUS 1100 or consent of instructor.Students will acquire knowledge and extend their analytical and problem solving skills relative to current business management theory and practice. Students will individually and in groups demonstrate

orally and in writing their understanding of planning, organizing, empowering, changing, and controlling organizations. They will be exposed to current problems in business ethics and business practice in a global economy. Strategies for individual and collective mastery of concepts will include, in addition to regular lectures and examinations, several of the following: oral and written presentationsof case studies, written management exercises, research projects, computer exercises and simulations, and essays or reports.Property and Casualty Insurance- 4 CreditsStudents will learn critical insurance vocabulary, concepts and products that will be tested on the Michigan State Licensing Exam. Small Business Finance-3 CreditsPrerequisite: BUS 1100 or consent of instructor.This course is specifically designed for the small business owner, the person looking to start a small business, and the accountant working in a small business. The course covers the financial requirements of starting, operating, and expanding a small business. Some of the topics included in the course are Profit Planning, Forecasting Cash Requirements, the Capital Budgeting Process, and taking the business public.Human Resource Management-3 CreditsThis course is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts and techniques of human resource management. Topics covered include Employment Law, Recruitment and Selection, Compensation, Performance Appraisal, Training and Development, Employee Benefits and Services, Occupational Health and Safety, and Personnel Records and Systems.History of Modern Philosophy-3 CreditsThe student will read and study the thought of some of the most important modern philosophers in the area of foundations of knowledge, metaphysics, religious belief, political philosophy, aesthetics, and philosophy of science. The primary objective of the course is to understand the unique role of philosophical questioning in the determination of the major human problems of our age.Introduction to Psychology-3 CreditsGE Outcomes: Scientific LiteracyThis course includes the basic concepts and principles of scientific psychology, its history as a discipline, and its major theories. The topics covered include methods of research, the biology of behavior, consciousness, sensations and perception, memory, conditioning and learning, thinking and problem solving, and motivation and emotion. This course offers a foundation for further study in personality and sexuality, stress and health, and abnormal behavior and psychotherapy. With its completion, the student will understand and apply a more comprehensive perspective of human behavior and mental processes and will better perceive psychology's role within the social sciences.Psychology of Organizational Behavior-3 CreditsGE Outcomes: Personal Development & Effective CommunicationThis course will introduce the student to the nature of human relations within complex human organizations, and allow the student to understand the impact of organizational roles and relationships on behaviors. The student will be given opportunities to develop skills in working together including skills in creative collaboration (in oral as well as written communication) and in managing productive group interaction. Through these opportunities, the student will be encouraged to sharpen personal as well as intellectual skills: skills for building effective working relationships and for making productive response to changes in the work place.Psychology of Adjustment-3 CreditsPrerequisite: PSY 2510.GE Outcomes: Critical ThinkingThe student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and research pertaining to the

adjustment process, including the concepts of adjustment, personality, coping, stress, mental health, mental illness, psychological assessment and psychotherapy.Abnormal Psychology-3 CreditsPrerequisites: PSY 2510.GE Outcomes: Critical ThinkingThe student will demonstrate an understanding of the major disorders in the diagnostic and statistical manual (anxiety, mood, dissociative, personality, substance abuse, atypical sexuality, organic, and schizophrenia), therapeutic techniques relating to the various disorders will be explored.Ethics-3 CreditsPrerequisites: Placement into ENG 1510 or higherThis course addresses themes such as the nature and purpose of morality, the basis and justification of morality and moral beliefs, whether there is anything truly right or wrong, objectivity and relativism, good lives, and what makes for a good person. This course examines, in an open-ended way, standards of responsible choice making through the analysis, evaluation, or construction of well thought out arguments. GE Outcomes: Critical ThinkingIntroduction for Informal Logic 3 CreditsPrerequisites: Placement into ENG 1510 or higherThis course is a one-semester introduction to informal argument. Topics addressed include deductive and inductive reasoning; what distinguishes good from bad arguments; common mistakes in reasoning; and the use of language, definition, and explanation. This course, focusing on logic as applied to everyday language, aims at clarifying the rules for clear thinking and improving skills in analysis and reasoning in daily life. GE Outcomes: Critical ThinkingLife Science-4 CreditsPrerequisites: Placement into ENG 1510 or higher.The course will cover the basic concepts of biology. These include: the cellular basis of life, metabolic processes, genetics, diversity, evolution and ecology, with human applications. This is a laboratory course intended for non-science majors. GE Outcomes: Scientific Literacy Biology I: Molecular and Cellular-4 CreditsPrerequisites: Placement into ENG 1510 or higher and Placement into MAT 1100 or higherThe course will cover the molecular and cellular basis of biological processes including metabolism, reproduction, genetics and evolution along with relevant applications of biotechnology. This is a laboratory course intended for science majors. It is expected that students have successfully completed both high school biology and chemistry within the previous five years or the college equivalents.Biology II: Biodiversity and Ecology 4 CreditsPrerequisites: BIO 1511 or BIO 1530 with a "C" or better within the last 5 yearsThe course will investigate the three domains of life, with an emphasis on plant and animal phyla. The course topics include: evolution, classification, anatomical structure and function, ecology and behavior. This is a laboratory course intended for science majors. GE Outcomes: Scientific Literacy

Medical Terminology-3 CreditsMedical Terminology is intended for Allied Health students and Medical Secretarial students. This course is designed to introduce the student to the language of the health care facility. The student will gain basic under-standing of the proper use of words related to medical vocabulary and become familiar with the best methods of learning the meaning of medical terminology.Microbiology of Health and Disease 3 CreditsPrerequisites: Satisfactory score on the OCC Biology Proficiency Test or a grade of "C" or better in BIO 1511 or BIO 1530 (or equivalent college transfer course) within the last 5 years.Student will study the general nature and behavior of microbes as applied to human health and disease, including the dynamics of normal flora, the infectious process, microbes as causative agents of disease,

host parasite relationships and development of immunity Particular emphasis will be placed on the study of various modes of transmission and proper management to prevent spreading of infectious disease. This natural science course is also required for many health-related fields. This is a non-lab course. GE Outcomes: Scientific Literacy

General Zoology 4 creditsPrerequisite: BIO 1530The course will explore representative protozoa and members of the animal kingdom, emphasizing their metabolism, anatomical structure and function, reproduction and development, evolution, diversity and ecology. Course/lab fees. GE Outcomes: Scientific LiteracyIntroductory Chemistry 4 CreditsThis course introduces the language and central concepts of chemistry. Completion of one year of secondary school algebra or equivalent or completion of MAT 1100 or equivalent is recommended. Included are the meaning and use of the mole, atomic theory and structure, the periodic table, chemical nomenclature, bonding, chemical reactions and equations, stoichiometry and solution chemistry. These concepts are illustrated in the laboratory section of the course, in which experiments are done to observe the behavior or matter under controlled conditions. This course provides skills required for subsequent chemistry courses. GE Outcomes: Critical Thinking, Quantitative LiteracySurvey of Organic and Biochemistry 4 CreditsThis course introduces the nomenclature, functional groups and skeletal structure of organic and biochemical compounds with particular emphasis on compounds of biological interest such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes. The laboratory section of the course illustrates the characteristic properties and reactions of compounds of biological interest. This course builds on skills acquired in introductory chemistry. Satisfactory completion of high school chemistry orequivalent or completion of CHE 1000 or equivalent is recommended. GE Outcomes: Critical Thinking and Scientific Literacy

Undergraduate Criminal Justice courses from ANOTHER University: 110. Introduction to Justice Research, Writing, and Reasoning (3) -Prerequistes/Corequisites: ENGL 100 or GE Composition (Area A1).Develops the skills needed to conduct and properly cite library and electronic research for social scientific and legal sources; and use them to make persuasive oral presentations and write papers, case briefs, and reports commonly used in the justice professions.Letter grade only (A-F). 210. Gangs: Structure, Activities, and Responses (3)-An interdisciplinary examination of the factors that contribute to gang formation and membership; the structure and function of gangs; gang activities (including crime); and the various policy and programmatic responses to gangs.Letter grade only (A-F). 220. Terrorism and the Criminal Justice System (3)A video and text-based exploration of the originsand reasons for terrorist activity and their effect on select criminal justice agencies in the U.S. and around the world. Letter grade only (A-F). 230. Survey of the Forensic Sciences (3)The application of scientific principles to criminal investigations and trials, focusing on crime scene analysis and recording; analytical methods of criminalistics; significance of results; and the specialized roles of criminalists and forensic biology, chemistry, ballistics, medicine, dentistry, anthropology, and

psychology. 290. Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (3) Introductory topics of current interest in the field of criminal justice selected for intensive development.May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

Alpha Phi Sigma Alpha Phi Sigma is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society for Criminal Justice Majors. The society recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate, graduate students of criminal justice and law students. To be eligible for membership, students must have completed one-third of their total hours required for graduation. Students are recommended to the national organization by the chapter adviser. Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 — overall and also in criminal justice courses. The students must also rank in the top 35 percent of their class and must have completed a minimum of four courses within the criminal justice curriculum. The Honor Society is open to those with a declared criminal justice major or minor.

The Department of Criminal Justice offers courses leading to both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Criminal Justice. Curriculum and practice experiences are designed to help develop students and practitioners with critical and analytical skills to promote the administration of justice and crime prevention and control in a diverse and global society. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of the criminal justice system, its agencies, personnel, and historical foundation. The Department seeks to educate traditional students as well as promote workforce development by targeting persons currently working in the criminal justice field. Students who major in criminal justice have many opportunities to further their personal and professional development. Degree Requirements:

Course Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Any student who plans to major in Criminal Justice must meet the following requirements before beingadmitted to the Department:1. Complete at least 18 credit hours of course work with a grade of “C” or higher as follow: ENG 1110, ENG 1210, MATH 1100, SOCI 2100, PSY 2100, CRJU 2250.2. Have an overall Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher.

Master of arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice The master's degree in criminology and criminal justice requires 36 semester units of course work. The program consists of six core courses and a series of electives. The program is designed to be completed in a two-year, full-time traditional program on CSULB's campus. In addition, we offer an off-campus accelerated master's program to be completed in 18-19 months of classes offered on Saturdays.

36 Units I. Required Courses (all Seven of the following courses totaling 21 units) Course Number Course Name Prerequisites Former CRIM

Course Equivalent

CRJU 501

Proseminar and Professional Writing in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Restricted to Criminal Justice and Emergency Management masters students; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor.

None; new course

http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/registration/class_schedule/

CRJU 504

Advanced Criminological Theory (3)

Restricted to Criminal Justice and Emergency Management masters students who have taken CRJU 304 or an equivalent undergraduate-level course in criminological theory; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor.

CRIM 581

CRJU 520

Advanced Criminal Justice Research Methods (3)

CRJU 320 and 325 or equivalent undergraduate-level social scientific research methods and statistics courses. Restricted to Criminal Justice and Emergency Management masters students; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor.

CRIM 583

CRJU 525 Advanced Criminal Justice Statistics (3)

CRJU 320 and 325 or equivalent undergraduate-level social scientific research methods and statistics courses. Restricted to Criminal Justice and Emergency Management masters students; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor.

CRIM 582

CRJU 530

Criminal Justice Ethics,Values, and Diversity (3)


CRIM 512

CRJU 535Criminal Justice Policy (3)

Advancement to candidacy as a Criminal Justice master's degree student; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor.

None; new course

CRJU 555 Law and Social Control(3)

CRJU 340/540 and 350/550 or equivalentundergraduate-level courses in substantive criminal law and constitutional criminal procedure. Restricted to Criminal Justice and Emergency Management masters students; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor.

None; new course

II. Options (one of the following two options totaling 15 units)

Option Course Number

Course Name PrerequisitesFormer CRIM Course Equivalent

Thesis Option

3 courses(9 units)

and

2 thesis-courses(6 units)

CRJU 400-Levelor 600-Level

Elective (see options below in Sections III and IV)

Varies; see below Varies




CRJU 600-Level

Elective (see options below in Section IV)


CRJU 600-Level



CRJU 694 Thesis I Advancement to Candidacy

CRIM 695

CRJU 698 Thesis II Advancement to Candidacy

CRIM 698

ComprehensiveExaminationOption

5 courses(15 units)

and

ComprehensiveExamination







CRJU 600-Level



CRJU 600-Level



CRJU 600-Level



CRJU 600-Level

Elective (It is strongly recommended that students take CRJU 697 to prepare for the comprehensive examination)


CRJU EXAM

Master's Comprehensive Examination

Advancement to Candidacy and Completion of a minimum of 27 units

None; New Option

Note: Students enrolled in the full-time, on-campus program may opt to write a thesis or take the

comprehensive examination. Given the nature of the off-campus, accelerated master's program offered through the College of Continuing and Professional Education, students in that program complete their master's degrees by passing the comprehensive examination. III. 400-Level Criminal Justice Elective CoursesNote: Graduate students may take a maximum of two such courses (Totaling 6 units)

Course Number

Course Name PrerequisitesFormer CRIM Course Equivalent

CRJU 401Victimology (3)

Restricted to Criminal Justice masters students; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor.

CRIM 373

CRJU 402Crime and Inequality (3)


None;New Course

CRJU 403

Comparative Criminal Justice and Transnational Crime (3)


CRIM 484

CRJU 406Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System (3)


CRIM 487

CRJU 407 White Collar Crime (3) Restricted to Criminal Justice masters students; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor.

None;New Course

CRJU 410Police Administration (3)


CRIM 325

CRJU 412Criminal Investigation (3)


CRIM 361

CRJU 420Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)


CRIM 356

CRJU 421Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections (3)


CRIM 470

CRJU 423 Correctional Environments (3)

Restricted to Criminal Justice masters students; all other students must have

CRIM 369

consent from Graduate Advisor.

CRJU 450Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence (3)


CRIM 492

CRJU 460Substance Abuse and the Criminal Justice System (3)


CRIM 339

IV. 600-Level Criminal Justice Elective Courses Course Number Course Name Prerequisites

Former CRIM Course Equivalent

CRJU 604 Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Criminal Justice (3)


None;New Course

CRJU 605 Crime Analysis (4)


None;New Course

CRJU 608 Serial Killers & Psychopaths: The Psychology of the Criminal Mind


None;New Course

CRJU 621 Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organizations (3)


CRIM 621

CRJU 631 Legal Issues in Criminal Justice (3)


CRIM 551

CRJU 640Criminalistics: Forensic Science andthe Crime Laboratory (3)


CRIM 562

CRJU 641 Investigating High-Tech Crimes (3) Restricted to Criminal Justice masters students; all other students must have consent

CRIM 563

from Graduate Advisor.

CRJU 642Forensic Psychology and the Criminal Justice System (3)

Restricted to Criminal Justice masters students; all other students must have consent from Graduate Adviser.

None;New Course

CRJU 643Forensic Pathology: The Medico-Legal Investigation of Death (3)


None;New Course

CRJU 661 Sex, Sexuality, Crime, and Punishment (3)


None;New Course

CRJU 670 Qualitative Approaches to Criminal Justice Research


None;New Course

CRJU 690

Advanced, Specialized Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3)


CRIM 599

CRJU 691Instructional Strategies for Criminal Justice Professionals (3)


None;New Course

CRJU 695 Directed Readings/Independent Study (3)


CRIM 590

CRJU 697Directed Research (3)


None;New Course

Courses - CRJU Graduate Level

501. Pro-seminar and Professional Writing in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3)

Prerequisite: CRJU 504. Restricted to Criminal Justice master's students; all other students must have consent of Graduate Advisor.

Overview of graduate study in criminology and criminal justice, focusing multidisciplinary library research for evaluating primary sources used at the graduate level; locating statistical data; and exploring research ideas presented by faculty, students, and guests.Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 584 or CRJU 551. Letter grade only (A-F).

504. Criminological Theory (3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to criminal justice masters students; all other students must have consent from the Graduate Advisor.Exploration of theories and policy implication of crime. Political, social, and economic context will be used to explore the ecology of criminal behavior. Underpinnings of criminological theory are traced through history by focusing on connection to biology, psychology, and sociology.Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 581. Letter grade only (A-F).

520. Advanced Criminal Justice Research Methods (3)

Prerequisites: CRJU 320 and CRJU 325 or comparable undergraduate research methods and statistics courses approved by the Graduate Advisor. Restricted to Criminal Justice masters students; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor.An in-depth exploration of the scientific methods used in criminology and criminal justice research, including research design and both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Special attention is paid to the ethics of human subjects research.Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 583. Letter grade only (A-F).

525. Advanced Statistics for Criminal Justice (3)

Prerequisite: CRJU 320 and CRJU 325 or comparable undergraduate research methods and statistics courses approved by the Graduate Advisor. Restricted to Criminal Justice masters students; all other students must have consent from Graduate Advisor. Nonparametric, bivariate, and multivariate inferential statistics that are used for quantitative data analysis by criminal justice researchers and practitioners.Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 582. Letter grade only (A-F).

530. Criminal Justice Ethics, Values, and Diversity (3)

Prerequisites: Open to Criminal Justice master's students only. All others require consent of the Criminal Justice Graduate Advisor.Identifies and explores ethics and values in the criminal justices system, paying special attention to issues of social inequality. Discusses remedial strategies and behavior relating to unethical behavior from an individual and group perspective. Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 512. Letter grade only (A-F).

535. Criminal Justice Policy (3)

Prerequisites: CRJU 504, CRJU 520, and CRJU 525.Critical evaluation of policy-oriented scholarly literature in criminology and criminal justice, focusing on contemporary literature related to the philosophical, social, political, and legal policy issues affecting the American criminal justice system.Letter grade only (A-F).

540. Substantive Criminal Law (3)

Prerequisites: Consent of Criminal Justice Graduate Advisor.Analysis of the historical development of criminal law and the underlying principles used to interpret it.Focuses on statutory construction and case law deconstruction of the elements and defenses to major crimes, and the public policy implications of these interpretations.Not open for credit to students with credit in CRJU 340. Letter grade only (A-F).

550. Constitutional Criminal Procedure (3)

Prerequisites: Consent of Criminal Justice Graduate Advisor.A study of criminal procedures mandated by the U.S. Constitution emphasizing searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment; interrogations and confessions under the Fifth Amendment; the Sixth Amendment right to counsel; and due process under the Fourteenth AmendmentNot open for credit to students with credit in CRJU 350. Letter grade only (A-F).

555. Law, Justice, and Social Control (3)

Prerequisites: CRJU 340 or CRJU 540 or equivalent undergraduate course in criminal law as approved by Graduate Advisor; and CRJU 350 or CRJU 550 or equivalent undergraduate course in criminal procedure as approved by Graduate Advisor.Evaluation of the ways in which society responds, both informally and formally, to criminal and non-criminal deviance. Special attention is paid the role of the U.S. Constitution in limiting the exercise of formal social control.Letter grade only (A-F).

604. Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Criminal Justice (3)

Prerequisites: Open to Criminal Justice master's students only. All others require consent of the Criminal Justice Graduate Advisor.Set against the background of our global community, an examination of the relationship between the historical and contemporary motivations and goals of terrorism, United States Homeland Security and select aspects of the United States criminal justice systems. Letter grade only (A-F).

605. Crime Analysis (4)

Prerequisites: CRJU 504 and CRJU 525.Examines the fundamentals of crime analysis with emphasis on crime mapping, criminal network analysis, and crime prevention. The laboratory portion applies hands-on computational techniques to different types of crime data. (3 hours seminar, 1 hour activity)608. Serial Killers and Psychopaths: The Psychology of the Criminal Mind (3) Prerequisites: Restricted to criminal justice master's students; all other students must have consent fromthe Graduate Advisor.Integrative examination of the intersection of criminal behavior and severe psychopathology using psycho-dynamic, behavioral, psychosocial, and neurobiological models. Particular attention is paid to understanding homicide and sex offenses committed by those diagnosed with psychopathy, schizophrenia, and antisocial personality disorder.

621. Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organizations (3)-Prerequisites: Open to Criminal Justice master's students only. All others require consent of the Criminal Justice Graduate Advisor.Introduction to the management of criminal justice agencies in the U.S. Examines the purposes, goals, and functions of administrative principles from a multidisciplinary systems perspective to develop botha theoretical and practical understanding of criminal justice leadership and management. 631. Legal Issues in Criminal Justice (3)-Prerequisites: Open to Criminal Justice master's students only.All others require consent of the Criminal Justice Graduate Advisor.Analysis of current and controversial legal issues in the criminal justice system focusing on controversial decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 551. Letter grade only (A-F).

640. Criminalistics: Forensic Science in the Crime Laboratory (3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to criminal justice masters students only; all others require consent of the Graduate Advisor. Overview of general principles of forensic science, techniques, equipment, and methodologies as used in crime laboratories. Focus on fingerprint and firearm identification, trace evidence (hair, fiber, paint, glass), blood, DNA evidence, forensic document examination, crime scene kits, and forensic microscopy. Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 562. Letter grade only (A-F). Undergraduate students register for CRJU 440; graduate students for CRJU 640.

641. Investigating High-Tech Crimes (3)

Prerequisite: Open to Criminal Justice master's students only. All others require consent of the CriminalJustice Graduate Advisor.Overview of general classification, devices, microscopy, and methodologies ininvestigating high-tech crimes. Focuses on counterfeiting and fraud related to U.S. currency, credit card, checks, driver's licenses, social security cards, DVS/CD, cable TV box/satellite TV cards, and computer-based "cybercrimes."Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 563. Letter grade only (A-F).

642. Forensic Psychology and the Criminal Justice System (3)

Prerequisites: Open to Criminal Justice master's students only. All others require consent of the Criminal Justice Graduate Advisor.An interdisciplinary examination of the relationship between psychiatry, clinical psychology, and the criminal justice system with regard to mentally-ill criminal offenders. Focus is on the legal standards for determining various criminal competencies, insanity, diminished capacity, and related defenses of excuse.Letter grade only (A-F).

643. Forensic Pathology and the Medical-Legal Investigation of Death (3)

Prerequisite: Open to Criminal Justice master's students only. All others require consent of the CriminalJustice Graduate Advisor.A multimedia examination of the medico-legal investigation of death. Focuses on thanatology and thanato-etiology of unexpected natural deaths, accidental deaths, suicides, and homicides. Special attention to deaths by gunshot wound, sharp force injury, blunt force trauma, asphyxiation, and electrocution.Letter grade only (A-F). Field trips may be required.

661. Sex, Sexuality, Crime, and Punishment (3)Prerequisites: Open to criminal justice master's students only.Trans-disciplinary and critical examination of the accepted boundaries of human sexual behavior and opposing perspectives regarding the roles of criminal justice actors and institutions in regulating sex and sexuality, with special attention paid to sex-related crimes, offenders, and victims.

670. Qualitative Approaches to Criminal Justice Research (3)

Prerequisite: CRJU 504.Qualitative research methodologies for studying criminal behavior and criminal justice system participants. Students will develop, implement, analyze, and write a qualitative research project while adhering to ethical responsibilities regarding human subjects, natural settings, and the dissemination of research.

690. Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (3)

Advanced and specialized topics of current interest in the field of criminal justice selected for intensive development. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

691. Instructional Strategies for Criminal Justice Professionals (3)

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.A structured program to teach graduate students how to create and deliver college-level instruction in criminal justice. Includes design of assignments within a measurable assessment framework; development of teaching strategies; and appropriate use of media and other pedagogical devices. May require time outside of semester format. Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.

694. Thesis I (3)

Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy as a criminal justice master's student. Student works under direct faculty supervision to complete a proposal for the thesis research study. Review of the literature on a topic and development of appropriate methodology.Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 695. Letter grade only (A-F).

695. Directed Readings/Independent Study (1-4)

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.For students who wish to learn about a topic related to criminology, criminal justice, or forensics in great detail through independent reading and writing assigned by a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

697. Directed Research (1-4)

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.Extensive independent research on assigned topic addressing theoretical criminology and synthesis of literature on current issues in criminal justice. Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maxuimum of 8 units in different semesters.

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698. Thesis II (3)

Prerequisites: CRJU 694. Student works under direct faculty supervision to complete a master's thesis research study. Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 698. Letter grade only (A-F).There are a range of pathways to the degree, with entry based on evidence of a capacity to undertake higher degree studies in the proposed field. A dissertation may or may not be required, depending on the program. In general, the structure and duration of a program of study leading to a master's degree will differ by country and by university.Duration-In some systems, such as those of the United States and Japan, a master's degree is a strictly postgraduate academic degree. Particularly in the U.S., in some fields/programs, work on a doctorate begins immediately after the bachelor's degree, but the master's may be earned along the way as a 'Master's degree "en route"', following successful completion of coursework and certain examinations. Master's programs are thus one to six years in duration, with two to three years being a common length of time to complete.Under the Angloamerican systems many master´s degrees are differentiated either as 'Master (Thesis)' or as 'Master (Non-Thesis)' programs. Regardless of a de jure minimum period of a master degree program in the same discipline, the required de facto duration to complete the program may vary highly significant by university. One of the main reasons of this is the fact that the required level of courses or research complexity and quality of a thesis also can vary greatly, e.g. in "very high research activity" elite universities students who are admitted to a "very high research" Master (Thesis), have to fullfil course and thesis level requirements at a regular PhD level, however.By contrast, in some cases, such as the Integrated Master's Degree in the UK, the degree is combined with a Bachelor of Science, as a 4-year degree. Unlike a traditional MSc, the fourth year finishes at the same time as undergraduate degrees in the early summer, whereas traditional MSc students typically spend the summer vacation completing a dissertation and finish in September. Examples include MMath (see also Part III of the Mathematical Tripos at Cambridge), MEng and MSci (not to be confused with an MSc).In the recently standardized European System of higher education (Bologna process), a master degree programme normally carries 90 - 120 ECTS credits, with a minimum requirement of at least 60 ECTS credits at master level (one- or two-year full-time postgraduate program) undertaken after at least three years of undergraduate studies. It provides higher qualification for employment or prepares for doctoral studies. As one ECTS credit is equivalent to 25 hours of study this means that a master's degree programme should include 2250hours of study. Current U.K. MSc/MA programmes tend to include 1800 hours of study (or 180 UK credits), although many claim to be equivalent to an ECTS accredited master degree.

Admission

In countries in which a master's degree is a postgraduate degree, admission to a master's program normally requires holding a bachelor's degree, and in the United Kingdom, Canada and much of the Commonwealth, an "honours" bachelor degree.[citation needed] In both cases, relevant work experience may qualify a candidate. In some cases the student's bachelor's degree must be in the same subject as the intended master's degree (e.g. a Master of Economics will typically require a bachelor's degree with a major in economics), or in a closely allied, "cognate", discipline (e.g. Applied Mathematics degrees may accept graduates in physics, mathematics or computer science); in others, thesubject of the bachelor's degree is unimportant (e.g. MBA) although, often in these cases, undergraduate coursework in specific subjects may be required (e.g. some M.S.F. degrees require credits in calculus for admission, but none in finance or economics); see also under Business education#Postgraduate education. Most competitive programs also have a grade point average (GPA) that the student must have achieved in their undergraduate degree.

PARALEGAL STUDIES OPTION:

CRIM 315 Evidence

POLS 325 International Law and Organizations

POLS 330 Human Rights in Global Perspective

POLS 425 Constitutional Law

POLS 430 Constitutional Rights and Liberties

POLS 460 Classical Constitutionalism, Virtue & Law

POLS 465Modern Constitutionalism, Liberty & Equality

COMM 342 Communication Law & Ethics

COMM 362 Law & Ethics of the Press

PHIL 204 Introduction to Logic

PHIL 302 Symbolic Logic

PHIL 304 Philosophy of Law

PHIL 403 Social and Political Philosophy

SOC 310 US Housing Policy

Substantive Law-4 CreditsPrerequisite: Admission into the Paralegal Program.The course covers the elements of tort and contract law including real and personal property law and the skills necessary to recognize the legal issues in a practical situation. The student also will study the pertinent ethics rules regarding legal representation of clients with matters in these areas of the law. At least one major assignment will require the application of computer research techniques taught in the Legal Research courses. Course/lab fees.Legal Research I-3 CreditsPrerequisite: Acceptance into the PLG Program.The student will be introduced to the field of legal research and writing utilizing the law library and its research tools including computer assisted research tools. The student is expected to develop basic skills in analyzing legal problems. Course/lab fees.

Legal Research II-4 CreditsPrerequisites: This course builds on the research skills developed in PLG 2100–Legal Research I.The student will be required to write legal complaints, answers, motions, supporting briefs orders, an interoffice memorandum of law and a mediation summary in addition to smaller projects such as business letters in the legal context. One credit hour will be devoted solely to computerized research tools including Internet and office software for the legal professional. The student will review the pertinent ethical rules and principles which apply to written communication generated in a law office on behalf of clients and will be introduced to the privacy and other ethical considerations involved in transmitting privileged client data on the Internet. Course/lab fees.

Litigation-4 CreditsPrerequisite: Acceptance into the PLG Program.The student will study legal terminology. The student also will study both the State Bar of Michigan Guidelines for the utilization of legal assistants and the rules of professional conduct which apply to lawyers and have a basic understanding of the enforcement of legal rights in both state and federal courts and through administrative policies and procedures. The student also will have a good understanding of evidentiary and procedural court rules with an emphasis on discovery and will preparethe appropriate documents to demonstrate this understanding. Course/lab fees.

Trial Preparation-3 CreditsPrerequisites: PLG 2120, PLG 2130Corequisites: PLG 2150 and one Special Topics course from either PLG 2601-9 or PLG 2611-2.This course covers the activities the legal assistant undertakes prior to and during a trial. The student will be expected to outline depositions, prepare witness lists and exhibit lists, prepare witnesses, prepare exhibits for use in trial and prepare jury questionnaires. The student also will be expected to take notes at trial through the use of an actual case in law. As the final course project the student is expected to produce a trial notebook which includes all of the above materials. The student also will study the ethical considerations related to trial preparation. Course/lab fees.

Legal Ethics-2 CreditsPrerequisites: Admission into the Paralegal Program.This course will introduce students to the types of dilemmas that they will face in the legal environment. Students will be introduced to the ethical rules developed by the American Bar Association and to the rules adopted by the State of Michigan for the regulation of attorney and paralegal conduct and the model codes of paralegal associations. Students will be introduced to methods for researching the answers to ethical dilemmas in the legal environment. Course/lab fees.

Special Topic Courses-Our Current and Projected Special Topics Course Descriptions. Special Topics courses are taught by attorneys who are actively practicing in the topic area. These courses are designed to give in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of the paralegal role in the specified field of law. As a college course, the student will be expected to demonstrate substantive knowledge ofthe subject matter, however, grading emphasis will be placed on assignments typical to actual practice. To accommodate working paralegals, Instructors generally accommodate late arrivals to classes beginning prior to 6:00 pm. The schedule of courses offered is available on online services (current term) or schedule planning (future terms) the descriptions are listed below:

COURSE TITLE & DESCRIPTIONBankruptcy Law - The course will provide students a concise overview of terminology, procedure, & general principals of law involved in the bankruptcy courts of the United States. Students will work with a provided factual scenario and file a mock bankruptcy for a hypothetical client. The focus is on developing skills that paralegals can use in working with bankruptcy attorneys.Business Organizations - The course will provide an overview of the selection, formation, taxation andoperation of business enterprises, focusing on the sole proprietorship, general and limited partnerships,limited liability partnership, limited liability companies and the business corporation. Criminal Law - The course will Introduce the student to the basic concepts of criminal law and the criminal justice system including the substantive and procedural aspects of felony and misdemeanor offenses. The focus is on developing skills that paralegals can use in working in either a prosecutor's office or a criminal defense firm.Employment Law - The course presents a concise overview of the various laws governing the employment relationship. Through the text and leading cases in the field, the students examine the laws that govern the employment relationship, the necessity for documenting employment practices, and the difficulties in proving employment claims.Family Law - This course will provide an overview of domestic relations law and how it applies to everyday legal practice. The topics of dissolution of marriage, divorce procedure, spousal support, child custody, child support, and friend of the court actions will be addressed from the paralegal perspective. While not required, students are encouraged to complete PLG 2110 - Litigation before enrolling in this course as it will deal with the civil litigation, mediation, and discovery processes as applied in the domestic relations context.Immigration Law - The course will provide students with an understanding of: the procedures involvedin the immigration and naturalization system, including the role of the paralegal. It will also teach the student skills in: the identification and preparation of various legal forms and documents relating to immigration law; the process of examining and evaluating factual situations in light of existing statutory and case law; and the drafting of various immigration and naturalization related documents asa filing proceeds from start to finish.

Intellectual Property - The course presents a concise overview of the various laws governing intellectual property. The four primary areas of IP will be presented: trademarks, copyrights, patent andtrade secrets. The focus is on developing skills that paralegals can use in working with IP attorneys.Probate Law - The course will provide a concise overview of terminology and general principals of law that are required for administrating an estate. It will identify the participants involved, the legal duties, and common issues which arise in settling an estate. The focus is on developing skills that paralegals can use in working with probate attorneys.Real Estate Law - This course will introduce the student to current trends in real estate law and litigation. The student will demonstrate and understanding of substantive real property law as well as

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Intellectual Property - The course presents a concise overview of the various laws governing intellectual property. The four primary areas of IP will be presented: trademarks, copyrights, patent andtrade secrets. The focus is on developing skills that paralegals can use in working with IP attorneys.Probate Law - The course will provide a concise overview of terminology and general principals of law that are required for administrating an estate. It will identify the participants involved, the legal duties, and common issues which arise in settling an estate. The focus is on developing skills that paralegals can use in working with probate attorneys.Real Estate Law - This course will introduce the student to current trends in real estate law and litigation. The student will demonstrate and understanding of substantive real property law as well as the paralegal role and activities in: real estate transactional law firms; real estate litigation law firms, title offices, and corporate management companies. [The requirments for this course can be met by passing the Real Estate License exam.

PROPOSED THESIS: My chosen field is that of Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Security Administration. I am not matriculated in a University. Nonetheless, it is important to acquire knowledge for the sake of knowledge (This attitude is a distinctly Liberal Arts perspective) as well as for the ability to DO the things I should be able to do. That being said, I find it an interesting proposition, that I should pattern my self-education after the structure of a formal degree in an accredited University. It doesn't matter that I am not working toward a “real” master's degree in a University.

What is important is that I have the knowledge, and the ability to DO, that any other person witha similar Master's Degree would be expected to have. The added benefit of this proposition is thatthis is a “LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY”, (Albeit a fictional one) imbuing a Liberal Arts philosophy and perspective.

My Bachelor's Degree attests that I have acquired knowledge and introductory skills in Police Academy subjects (Defense Tactics, Firearms, Arrest, Handcuffing, Street Tactics etc) Police Sciences, Criminal Justice, Certified Protection Professional topics, Bodyguard/Executive Protection subjects, Physical Security, Information Security, Personnel Security, Private Investigation, Starting and Operationg a Small Business Corrections, Criminal & Civil law and Process, and a group of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Philosophy, History, Chemistry, Biology, Literature, Music, Art, Ancient History, Theory of Knowledge, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, Computers in Modern Business, Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism. One writer describes a “Bachelor's Degree” as a diploma representing that one has acquired a “BATCH” of knowledge in a specific field of study.

Master's Degree-Fit for Leadership

My Master's Degree attessts that I have acquired an abundance of knowledge, and the skills to APPLY that knowledge in the real world, to achieve certain specific results, in the area of Management,Supervision, Policy Development, Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Quality,Efficiency, 5S, 6sigma, Training and Development, Human Resources, Payroll, and Private Security. This level should also attest to an ability to guide a direct groups of people, as in a MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY or LEADERSHIP position. This would also entail a mastery of the “Soft Skills” of Personal Effectiveness. [Personal Effectiveness is also my own model] One with a Master's Degree should be someone with a high leel of ABILITY to be “Causative” in his or her field One writer describes a “MASTER'S DEGREE” as a diploma representing that one has acquired a “MASTERY” ofknowledge in a specific field of study and can apply that knowledge in the real world to achieve certain

specific results. Developing “skill” to produce a specified result requires PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. Practical Experience is developed in the real world. The way this real world skill/experience is developed on the MASTER'S DEGREE level is through a single guided structured INTERNSHIP. Or throught a series of such internships. Two words that describe a person’s competence-Knowledge and Skill! At first glance, both of them seem synonymous but give it some thought and you would realize both of them are very different concepts.Knowledge-refers to learning concepts, principles and information regarding a particular subject(s) by a person through books, media, encyclopedias, academic institutions and other sources. Skill-refers to the ability of using that information and applying it in a context. In other words, knowledge refers to theory and skill refers to successfully applying that theory in practice and getting expected results. For instance, a sales person armed with an MBA degree may have learned all the principles of marketing and selling in his business school. Going forward, in his work he would know more about his company, in the arena of its product line, target market, competitors etc. All the above isknowledge. Transferring this knowledge to create a successful sales strategy and pitch and achieving those sales targets is the sales person’s skill.Trial and error methods are a great way of adding to your skills. Sometimes, certain skills are inherent in a person. For instance, some people are born carpenters. But skills can take a person only to a certainlevel. To move ahead, it is necessary that a person has the requisite knowledge as well. For instance, while a person may have a good hand in carpentry, acquiring an engineering degree can do wonders forthe person’s skills. In the same manner, some people may have theoretical knowledge but may just not be able to use it while performing a task. From a philosophical perspective, knowledge is intangible but skills can be made tangible by applying those skills to a context and getting the desired result.Also, theoretical knowledge can be shared with other people. Some skills can never be transferred to other people. For instance, a good car mechanic may immediately know a problem with the car becauseof the intuitiveness he or she has built over years of repairing different cars. The same car mechanic may not be able to develop this intuitiveness in his apprenticeKnowledge-refers to theoretical information acquired about any subject whereas Skills- refer to practical application of that knowledge. Knowledge can be learned, whereas SKILLS require practical experience [but can also be “inborn”] Ultimately, both knowledge and skill is required to master any field of study

To document my own Knowledge and Skill, I will start with: 1. A SUMMARY OF A MY EDCATION AND EXPERIENCE ACCUMULATED TO

DATE.-This will include a discussion of work experience in Security, the Military Police, and in meeting the specified requirements for a MICHIGAN PRIVATE DETECTIVE LICENSE and as MICHIGN AS PRIVATE SECURITY GUARD CONTRACTOR”S LICENSE, starting and operating a small contract Security Guard business and Private Detective Agency; and finally, I will discuss perspectives gained during my studies in the arts of war, strategy and tactics.

2. A DISUSSION OF MY OWN ORIGINAL “DALLASIAN THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE” AND HOW IT FITS INTO THE FRAMEWORK OF THE ABILITIES TO “BE/KNOW/DO/HAVE”-This section should roughly meet the standard for the international baccalaureate diploma (extended THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE essay). The Dallasian Theory of Knowledge says that “NO Theory of Knowledge is complete without 1. A Theory of Knowledge, 2. A Theory of Inquiry, 3. A Theory of Learning and 4. A Theory of Action.”

3. CRITICAL THINKING-Absolutely MUST be come a part of both the Bachelor's Degree AND The Master's Degree level of study.Critical thinking is the study of clear and unclear

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thinking. Critical Thinking can be defined as: ...”the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully: conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication. The methods and rules of Critical Thinking act as a guide to what to believe, think or do”.

4. A REVIEW ALL 23 PDF FILES ON “ WRITING THE MASTER'S THESIS ”; in my own personal library, then FOLOW those files in researching and writing my Thesis.

5. THE NOTES & PREMISES FROM “INDEPENDENT SCHOLAR'S HANDBOOK”.- and an essay on the value of being a self-taught Intellectual.

6. AN OUTLINE OF THE “10 DAY MBA” PROGRAM.-Since the idea behind my study is to prepare for a role as a Security Administrator in a Fortune 500 company, the content and structure of the study should roughly follow the outline and content of a master's degree in Business Administration; with andemphasis on entrepreneurship.

7. A LOOK AT UPPER LEVEL UNDERGRADUATE CREDITS FOR A CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DEGREE. This can come by researching sections ina University course catalog giving course descriptions that would fit into the undergraduate framework of required courses, along with a description of self-directed learning that would fulfill those requirements. This will also include a description of the 10-year practice of a rough, street-wise, combat-oriented martial art, culminating in a 2nd degree Black Belt, along with the specific historical “street weapons” that were once often used by Private Detectives since the 1800s.

8. BOTH THE BACHELOR”S AND MASTER”S DEGREES SHOULD SHOW A KNOWLEDGE OF LIBERAL ARTS TOPICS; A BROAD WELL-ROUNDED KNOWLEDGE OF THE ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES; AND SKILLS IN EACH.-This should include an essay on the VALUE of a Liberal Arts Education, and a study ofworld religions, philosophy, history, art, music, (and demonstrated ability to perform both musically and artistically) astronomy, biology and science. (see: Liberal Arts list mosaic from the Jefferson library)

9. GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED FOR THESIS FORMATTING FROM CORNELL UNIVERSITY.

10. THE DEGREE THESIS WILL SHOW THE NECESSITY FOR INTEGRATING THE FIELDS OF SECURITY SAFETY, FIRE PROTECTION AND INSURANCE/RISK MANGEMENT.-This will be from the perspective of a mid-level manager in a Fortune 500 company with multiple locations, or perhaps from that of a “Consultant” to business and industry. This entails a knowledge of “soft skills” and the skills of personal effectiveness.

11. PROVEN ABILITY TO DO: THIS “SELF-DIRECTED” MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM MUST BE MORE THAN SIMPLY KNOWING. ACCORDING TO THE DALLASIAN THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE, THERE MUST BE AN INCREASED ABILITY TO DO; ABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH; PROVEN BY REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS-WHICH CAN BE DOCUMENTED.

Applied researchApplied research is a form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science. It accesses and uses some part of the research communities' (the academia's) accumulated theories, knowledge, methods, and techniques, for a specific, often state-, business-, or client-driven purpose. Applied research is contrasted with pure research (basic research) in discussion about research ideals, methodologies, programs, and projects.[1]

Applied research deals with solving practical problems[2] and generally employs empirical methodologies. Because applied research resides in the messy real world, strict research protocols may need to be relaxed. For example, it may be impossible to use a random sample. Thus, transparency in the methodology is crucial. Implications for interpretation of results brought about by relaxing an otherwise strict canon of methodology should also be considered.[citation needed] Since Applied Research has a provisional close to the problem and close to the data orientation it may also use a more provisional conceptual framework such as working hypothesis or pillar questions [3] [4]The OECD's Frascati Manual describes Applied Research as one of the three forms of research, along with Basic research & Experimental Development. [NO researcher should be ignorant of this manual]Due to its practical focus, applied research information will be found in the literature associated with individual disciplines. The military is an organization that performs a lot of applied research. For example, they may want to know about the efficacy of soldier training, how well recruitment practices work, how best to deal with host nationals in times of war, how to use the internet to reduce home grown terrorists, and the effectiveness of operational styles.

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