CJ 211 CORRECTIONS
Prerequisite: CJ 101; CJ 210; or six credit hours of sociology or psychology.
This course is an empirical analysis of the main considerations of correctional behavior and practice. Topics include the prison community, problems of treatment from the viewpoints of the offender and the treatment staff, and prevention and treatment in the community at large. 3 cr.

CJ 214 DRUGS, SOCIETY, AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Prerequisite: SO 101 or CJ 101.
This is a study of the legal and social background of the pressing problem of drugs and alcohol and their use and abuse in American society.
This course is equivalent to SO 214. 3 cr.

CJ 220 EVIDENCE
Prerequisite: CJ major or permission of the instructor.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a general overview of the rules of evidence as practiced in the various courts of the United States. These rules are drawn from the rules of evidence as they existed at common law and were modified by various U.S. Federal Courts. The course is designed to give students some background into the origin, usually dictated by a need, of certain rules of evidence at common law, and to view these rules as modified by contemporary courts. It has become increasingly important for all individuals working in the field of criminal justice to have some familiarity with evidentiary rules, physical evidence, obtaining information, and identifying and locating suspects. 3 cr.

CJ 343 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Prerequisite: PSY 101, SOC 101, CJ 101 or permission of the instructor.
Domestic violence between adults is studied from an inter- disciplinary perspective. The cycle of violence, dominance, and control are among the issues covered sociologically and psychologically. The legal perspective includes discussion of proactive arrest policies, restraining orders, and anti-stalking legislation that have emerged across the United States.
This course is equivalent to SO 343. 3 cr.

CUL 250 LATIN AMERICA
The objective of the course is to introduce the student to the rich cultural heritage of the peoples who have contri- buted toward forming the societies of Latin America. Attention will be given to the Indigenous, Spanish, Portuguese, and African populations who have shaped the development of Latin America. The course will examine Latin America from the perspectives of its environment, history, society, and higher thought (philosophy/religion). The student will be introduced to the geographical diversity and resources of Latin America. There will be discussion of the historical development of Latin America, dating back to pre-Columbian times. Comparisons will be made in the discussions with the historical and societal development of the United States. Comparisons will also be made among the diverse societies that comprise Latin America.
Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement “CA.” 3 cr.

CUL 295: SPECIAL TOPICS: THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC
This online course focuses on Germany in the tumult- uous period between the World Wars, the era of German democracy known as the Weimar Republic (also called the “Golden Twenties,” denoting a time of hedonistic abandon). Against the backdrop of Germany’s political, social, and economic upheaval we will study the production of art, film, theater, literature, philosophy and “mass culture,” leading up to the Nazi takeover of power. This is designed as an interactive multi-media course employing images, audio, and film along with a reading list of primary documents. 3 cr.

ENGL 315 SHAKESPEARE: THE TRAGEDIES
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, two courses in English writing with grades of “C” or better.
This course consists of intensive reading and discussion of Shakespeare’s major tragedies.
It satisfies the Area I literature requirement for Arts and Sciences students. 3 cr.

PH 310 ETHICS IN THE PROFESSIONS
Prerequisite: Junior standing. This is an examination of ethical problems confronting people in business and the pro- fessions. Issues include employee rights and duties, professional and corporate responsibility, affirmative action, environmental pollution, worker health and safety, advertising, government regulation, competing conceptions of justice, and alternative economic systems. 3 cr.

PSY 101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
This is a survey of the primary topics of psychology including its historical evolution, aims, and methods. Topics include the physiological bases of behavior, social determinants, and psychology’s applications in various fields of human activity. 3 cr.

PSY 313 LEARNING
Prerequisite: PSY 101 and sophomore standing.
This is an examination of the theoretical principles of and operant and respondent conditioning using human and comparative studies from laboratory, educational, and therapeutic settings. 3 cr.

PSY 314 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Prerequisite: PSY 101 and sophomore standing.
This is a study of the individual in society including interactions and role relationships with group members. The emphasis is on socio-cultural factors affecting behavior and their effects on motivation, personality, attitudes, prejudices, opinions, interpersonal perceptions, and nonverbal communication. 3 cr.

PSY 420 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
Prerequisite: Junior psychology standing or permission of the instructor.
This is an examination of the history of psychology that includes major philosophical and scientific influences such as Darwin, Wundt, Freud, Galton, James, Skinner, and systems of psychology such as structuralism, functionalism, and behaviorism. The course traces philosophical concepts such as rationalism, empiricism, mechanism, dualism, and determinism. 3 cr.

SO 203 SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Prerequisite: SO 101.
This is a study of the incidence, distribution, interrelations, and nature of social problems characteristic of highly industrialized urban societies. The focus is on social structure and modern technology as causes of problems and on the role of government and social institutions in their solution. 3 cr.

SO 214 DRUGS, SOCIETY, AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Prerequisite: SO 101 or CJ 101.
This is a study of the legal and social back- ground of the pressing American problem of drugs and alcohol and their use and abuse in American society.
This course is equivalent to CJ 214.3 cr.

SO 308 SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
Prerequisite: SO 101.
This is a review of the historical development of the family as the most fundamental institution in society and the source of primary socialization. Topics include traditional and contemporary functions, problems of single parent families, two-career families, alternative family structures, and current family policies. 3 cr.

SO 341 THE SOCIOLOGY OF WORK
Prerequisite: SO 101.
This course explores the world of work from a practical perspective. Students will prepare themselves for careers of their choosing. They will learn how to research careers in depth, prepare effective resumes and cover letters, and use sociological methods to develop viable careers for themselves. In addition, the course explores substantive sociological issues in the world of work and helps students develop their skills of analysis, reasoning, and understanding of a fast changing environment. 3 cr.

SO 343 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Prerequisite: PSY 101, SOC 101, CJ 101 or permission of instructor.
Domestic violence between adults is studied from an interdisciplinary perspective. The cycle of violence, dominance, and control are among the issues to be covered sociologically and psychologically. The legal perspective includes discussion of proactive arrest policies, restraining orders, and anti-stalking legislation that have emerged across the United States.
This course is equivalent to CJ 343.3 cr.

SO 360: ADVERTISING, THE MEDIA AND SOCIETY
Prerequisite: SO 101.
This course examines the effects of advertising and the media on society, focusing on issues such as created wants, the politics of consumption, advertising’s truth, and the role of the media in business, politics, and society. 3 cr.

SOCIAL WORK SW 290 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL WORK:
BEYOND 9-11: HELPING PROFESSIONALS’ RESPONSES TO DISASTER AND TERRORISM
No prerequisites.
This course examines the impact of disasters that affect large numbers of people, such as the attacks of September 11th, plane crashes, hurricanes, etc. Students will learn the psychological impact of these events, as well as how helping professionals provide assistance to victims and the larger community. This course is especially useful for criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, and education majors, but is open to all students. 3 cr.

AC 500 ACCOUNTING PERSPECTIVES
This course is an intro- duction to accounting as an information system by which financial information is communicated and integrated into user’s decision-making process. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis and interpretation of financial statements, application of accounting principles, concepts of cash flow, and use of internal controls. 3 cr.

BUS 510 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
This module provides an analysis of the fundamentals of algebra and introductory statistics, with emphasis on applications to business and economics. Topics include applications of linear equations, basic functions, fundamental probability concepts, and descriptive statistics. 2 cr.

BUS 540 ECONOMICS
This module studies how resources are allocated in western nations. Half the module will investigate how markets set prices, determine production levels, and affect social welfare. The other half will focus on aggregate phenomena including interest rates, employment levels, and national output levels. The role of government in economic resource allocations will be considered throughout. 2 cr.

CIS 610 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATIONS
This course presents current issues and develop- ment trends in utilization and management of information systems in organizations. It examines and explores new paradigms for computer application development and systems design. This course also discusses the impact of information systems and technology on organization structure, strategy, and operations. A variety of computer applications will be introduced. Topics will be selected from spreadsheet modeling, database management, knowledge acquisition and management, data modeling, and E-Commerce. 3 cr.

MAN 610 Organizational Behavior and Theory
This course examines structural and behavioral factors influencing perfor- mance in organizations. Key learning outcomes include integration of international and cross-cultural considerations relating to OBand theory; analysis of the behavioral aspects of existing organizational problems structural aspects of existing organizational problems; the influence of individual, group, and organizational dynamics; and ethical issues relevant to organizational concerns. 3 cr.

MK 526 MARKETING PRINCIPLES
This module covers exploration of marketing in for-profit and not-for- profit organizations. Topic areas of coverage include: the marketing concept, buyer behavior, processes, marketing research, the marketing mix, marketing ethics, and other core concepts related to marketing. 2 cr.

MK 640 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
This course explores marketing management issues that challenge managers in today’s organizations. The course focuses on the analysis, planning, and decision-making processes required of marketing managers to develop successful marketing plans and strategies. Interactive case studies and/or computer simulations are used to provide a dynamic learning environment. Topics studied include customer and competitor analysis, technological and regulatory ssues, marketing plan development, product development, pricing decisions, promotion strategy, and distribution management. The course also integrates current issues facing businesses today including E-Commerce, international and ethics topics. 3 cr.
Formerly MK 640

QM 610 DECISION SUPPORT MODELS
Prerequisite: BUS 510.
This course introduces spread- sheet based Management Science/ Operations Research models in problem solving and business decision analysis. Key learning outcomes include proficiency in spread sheet applications; problem interpretation; understanding of mathematical nature or models; model building and their application in spreadsheets; interpretation of modeling outcomes; and decision making. 3 cr.