CJs* 101 inTrODUCTiOn TO Criminal JUsTiCE 3
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A comprehensive overview of the American criminal justice process . The course will examine the history, development and current practices of law enforcement, the courts and the correctional system . (Formerly LAW 101)
CJs* 102 inTrODUCTiOn TO COrrECTiOns 3
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This course will study the history, philosophy and evolution of the correctional system . Topics include an examination of physical facilities, current treatment theories and rehabilitation models, sentencing and its goals, community correc- tion, parole, probation and alternatives to incarceration . (Formerly LAW 103)
CJs* 120 pOliCE anD ThE COmmUniTy 3
The course will examine the evolution, principles, concepts and practices of modern day law enforcement . Emphasis is placed on police operations, hiring and training, discretion, police-community relations, due process, use of deadly force, police corruption and deviance . (Formerly LAW 105)
CJs* 201 CriminOlOgy 3
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A historical and contemporary overview of the nature of crime and the causes of criminal behavior, the sociological nature of laws in American society along with theories of treating and preventing crime . Prerequisite: SOC* 101 . (Formerly LAW 106)
CJs* 202 JUvEnilE DElinQUEnCy 3
The examination of the social context of juvenile delinquency . The evolution of the juvenile justice process, legal issues, methods of identifying, treating and preventing delinquency is examined . (Formerly LAW 102)
CJs* 210 COnsTiTUTiOnal laW 3
A study of the U .S . Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment, as they relate to criminal procedures and processes in the American courts, emphasis will be placed on legal procedures during arrest, interrogation, search and seizure, civil liabilities and constitutional protection for the accused . Prerequisite: CJS* 101 . (Formerly LAW 104 )
CJs* 211 Criminal laW 3
Examination and study of criminal statutes with emphasis on theory and philosophy of law, its relationship to law and society, along with its development, application and enforcement . Prerequisite: CJS* 101 .
CJs* 220 Criminal invEsTigaTiOn 3
An introduction to the procedures and techniques of criminal investigation . Topics discussed will include interview, interrogation, witness identification, crime scene search, collection and preservation of evidence for forensic science analysis and case preparation . Prerequisite: CJS* 101 .
CJs* 225 FOrEnsiC sCiEnCE 3
This course introduces a student to methods and techniques for the evaluation of physical evidence . Topics that will be surveyed include the recognition, identification, individualization, and evaluation of physical evidence such as hairs, fibers, DNA, blood, semen, glass, soil, fingerprints, documents, firearms, arson, tool marks, and toxicology . Prerequisite: MAT 094 or MAT 095 .
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Introduction to the principles and concepts regarding victims of crime . Topics include victim vulnerability and culpability, restitution, mediation, treatment and compensation and the victim’s rights, services and the role of the criminal justice system .
CJs* 290 sUpErvisED FiElD plaCEmEnT in Criminal JUsTiCE 3
Supervised placement with a criminal justice agency to allow the student the opportunity to explore career choices while gaining actual job experience in the criminal justice field . Students will be required to participate for a minimum of 120 hours per semester and to attend a bi-weekly meeting with the internship advisor . Agency placements may include: law enforcement, courts, probation, parole, victim services, and correctional facilities including community-based programs . Students must fill out a field placement application and submit it to the program coordinator the semester prior to enrolling in the course . Prerequisite: Good academic standing . Students must successfully complete twelve (12) Criminal Justice course credits and receive permission from the Program Coordinator . (Formerly LAW 107)
CJs* 294 COnTEmpOrary issUEs in pOliCing 3
Emphasis on special issues facing law enforcement personnel in today’s changing society . Examines the police function, organization and administration; the demand for police services; the relationship of police to their environment; police tactics; and the outcome for which police strive . Focus on police accountability and their effectiveness to adapt to these issues . Topics will include: police stress, ethics, crisis intervention teams response when dealing with emotionally disturbed people, terrorism threat response and community-based policing . Prerequisite: CJS* 120 .
CJs* 298 spECial TOpiCs in Criminal JUsTiCE 3
Analysis and evaluation of special topics in the general field of criminal justice . May be repeated with different topics to fulfill an elective requirement .
CJs* 294 COnTEmpOrary issUEs in pOliCing 3
Emphasis on special issues facing law enforcement personnel in today’s changing society . Examines the police function, organization and administration; the demand for police services; the relationship of police to their environment; police tactics; and the outcome for which police strive . Focus on police accountability and their effectiveness to adapt to these issues . Topics will include: police stress, ethics, crisis intervention teams response when dealing with emotionally disturbed people, terrorism threat response and community-based policing . Prerequisite: CJS* 120 .
CJs* 298 spECial TOpiCs in Criminal JUsTiCE 3
Analysis and evaluation of special topics in the general field of criminal justice . The course may be repeated with different topics to fulfill an elective requirement .
Early ChilDhOOD EDUCaTiOn
ECE* 101 inTrODUCTiOn TO Early ChilDhOOD EDUCaTiOn 3
The history and philosophy of early childhood and criteria for establishing and evaluating developmentally appropriate early childhood programs are considered . This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting . Corequisite: ENG 043 .
ECE* 103 CrEaTivE EXpEriEnCEs /ChilDrEn 3
The relationship of creative art to the total educational program of the young child is explored . Students will experiment with media such as paint, clay, and collage . This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting . Formerly listed as EDUC 230 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 106 mUsiC anD mOvEmEnT FOr ChilDrEn 3
The problem solving approach to movement education is emphasized . Students will learn the element of dance and music and be required to demonstrate their skill at using these elements to provide appropriate lessons to young children . Movement activities, songs, circle games and the rhythmic instruments will be reviewed . This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting . Formerly listed as EDUC 235 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 109 sCiEnCE anD maTh FOr ChilDrEn 3
This course is designed to help students explore a wide variety of science experiences suitable for use with young children . Science concepts are presented in relation to everyday objects and occurrences . Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between affective and cognitive learning . Formerly listed as EDUC 109 . This course is an elective . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 141 inFanTs / TODDlErs grOWTh anD DEvElOpmEnT 3
Students will be introduced to many philosophies of caring for infants and toddlers . They will review the growth and development of children during the first two years . Discipline, health, safety, nutrition, creating indoor and outdoor settings will be addressed . Students will also learn how to work with and appropriately care for infants and toddlers . Formerly listed as EDUC 232 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 176 hEalTh, saFETy, anD nUTriTiOn 3
The influence of parents and community on the growth and learning of young children is examined . Various aspects of effective communication with parents concerning health, safety and nutrition issues are discussed . Community resources that benefit young children are also addressed . Formerly listed as EDUC 229 .
ECE* 180 ChilD DEvElOpmEnT assOCiaTE 3
CrEDEnTial prEparaTiOn COUrsE
This course is designed for childcare providers who are preparing for their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition (in Washington, D .C .) . The course will help students gain an understanding of the nationally-recognized CDA credential, and provide them with a foundation for developing the skills necessary for earning their CDA . This course will focus on the six CDA Competency Goals and thirteen Functional Areas, and will assist students in the preparation of required CDA resource file . This course may be used as an elective . Formerly listed as EDUC 299 .
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This fieldwork course is designed for childcare providers who are preparing for their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential bestowed by the Council for Professional Recognition (in Washington, D .C .) under its current requirements . The student will attend a weekly seminar, and complete a minimum 30 hours of fieldwork in a licensed early childhood setting . Course instructor will conduct on-site observation visits . Formerly listed as EDUC 299 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101, ECE* 176 and Child Development I .
ECE* 190 Early ChilDhOOD EDUCaTiOn 3
BEhaviOr managEmEnT
This course provides an integrated approach to classroom management . Emphasis is placed on helping early childhood educators meet the needs of the growing number of children with challenging behaviors . This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting . Formerly listed as EDUC 230 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 206 aDminisTraTiOn anD sUpErvisiOn 3
OF Early ChilDhOOD prOgrams
This course examines the multi-dimensional role of the early childhood program director/administrator and the administrative styles, management tools and interpersonal skills that contribute to effective leadership . Formerly listed as EDUC 246 . This course is an elective .
ECE* 210 OBsErvaTiOn, parTiCipaTiOn anD sEminar 3
Emphasis is placed on techniques and strategies for assessing children’s behavior accurately and objectively . Students visit, observe and participate in an early childhood education setting . Formerly listed as EDUC 248 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 215 ThE EXCEpTiOnal lEarnEr 3
Emphasis is placed on how to identify, plan for, and work with children with various special educational needs in an inclusive setting . Adaptations, methods and techniques for including children with physical, mental, auditory, and social challenges will be explored . Techniques to stimulate the gifted will be reviewed as well . This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting . Formerly listed as EDUC 247 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 222 mEThODs anD TEChniQUEs in 3
Early ChilDhOOD EDUCaTiOn
The relationship of development and curriculum are explored . Students plan, create, and present developmentally-appropriate learning activities to facilitate development of the whole child . This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting . Formerly listed as EDUC 222 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 225 anTi-Bias issUEs in Early ChilDhOOD EDUCaTiOn 3
This course is designed for educators in preparing themselves and young children (ages 0-8) to live, plan, and work in a society that is rapidly changing and becoming increasingly diverse . The challenge to educators is understanding multiculturalism by helping children to think about and appreciate human differences . Formerly listed as EDUC 240 . This course may be used as an elective . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
Language acquisition and age-level characteristics related to speech and language are discussed . Students explore the children's literature, early childhood language arts curriculum, including speaking, listening, pre-writing and pre-reading skills and methods and techniques that enhance speech and language development . This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting . Formerly listed as EDUC 231 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 241 mEThODs anD TEChniQUEs FOr inFanTs / TODDlErs 3
Students will be introduced to the concept of curriculum for infants and toddlers . Several curriculum models will be explored . Students will learn ways to interact with and stimulate children under age 2 . Learning games, language activities, music, movement and dramatic play are some of the areas that will be studied . Developmentally-appropriate toys and books will be reviewed . This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting . Formerly listed as EDUC 233 . Prerequisite: ECE* 141 and ECE* 101 .
ECE* 275 ChilD, Family anD sChOOl rElaTiOns 3
An in-depth look at the child, the family, and the relationship between the school and the family . An understanding of the young child and age appropriate guidance for her or him will be examined . An understanding of how to effectively communicate with families will be explored . Students will attempt to identify ways a school can develop a working relationship with today’s families . This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting . Formerly listed as EDUC 229 . This course may be used as an elective . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 276 inTrODUCTiOn TO sChOOl agE CarE 3
This course will increase understanding of the developmental needs, strengths, and interests of school-age children . Students will meet with other providers to discuss job-related experiences, find solutions to the problems they encounter, and share the joys of providing school-age childcare . Formerly listed as EDUC 110 . Prerequisite: ECE* 101 .
ECE* 295 sTUDEnT TEaChing praCTiCUm 6
Under supervision, students actively participate in a NAEYC accredited program and a developmentally-appropriate early childhood settings for a minimum of 200 student teaching hours . In addition, students enrolled in this course must participate in a weekly two-hour seminar . Permission of the Coordinator of Early Childhood Education, CORI and tuberculosis clearance, are required . Formerly listed as EDUC 250 . Prerequisites: Grade of C or above in all ECE* courses .
ECE* 295a sTUDEnT TEaChing praCTiCUm – preschool+ 6
Under supervision, students actively participate in developmentally appropriate practice in an early childhood (ages 3-5) setting for a minimum of two hundred hours of student teaching participation and two hours of seminar . Prior to entering the classroom for preschool student teaching, students are required to and be responsible for completing a tuberculosis test and a criminal background check . Formerly listed as EDUC 250, not open to students who have successfully completed EDUC 250 . The grading option for this course is pass/fail . Prerequisites: PSY 204 and all ECE courses with the exception of ECE 215 with a grade of C or above and Permission of ECE Coordinator or course instructor (Fall and Spring) .
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Under supervision, students actively participate in developmentally appropriate practice in an early childhood infant/toddler (ages 0-2) setting for a minimum of two hundred hours of student teaching participation and two hours of seminar . Prior to entering the classroom for student teaching, students are required to and responsible for completing a tuberculosis test and a criminal background check . Formerly listed as EDUC 250, not open to students who have successfully completed EDUC 250 . The grading option for this course is pass/fail . Prerequisites: Completed PSY 204 and all ECE courses including ECE 141 and ECE 241with the exception of ECE 215 with a grade of C or above and Permission of ECE Coordinator or course instructor (Fall and Spring) .
ECE* 299 inDEpEnDEnT sTUDy in 3
Early ChilDhOOD EDUCaTiOn
This course provides experienced childcare providers and directors with the methods and techniques to facilitate workshops and training for adult learners . Permission of the program Coordinator is required .
ECOnOmiCs
ECn* 101 prinCiplEs OF maCrOECOnOmiCs 3
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Basic survey course emphasizing Macroeconomics . Topics include the pricing system as an allocation model, the internal dynamic of the business cycle, the effects of capital deepening and technology on productivity and real wages, monetary theory and the effects of the Federal Reserve Board on bank reserves, and the international effects of domestic policies and programs . Formerly listed as ECON 201, not open to students who have successfully completed ECON 201 . Prerequisite: MAT* 095 or Math Placement Test .
ECn* 102 prinCiplEs OF miCrOECOnOmiCs 3
Basic survey course emphasizing Microeconomics . Topics include elasticity, productivity and cost relationships, pricing and employment of productivity and cost relationships, pricing and employment of productive inputs, and the microeconomic foundations of economic growth . A study of the structure, conduct, and performance of different markets . Formerly listed as ECON 202, not open to students who have successfully completed ECON 202 . Prerequisite: MAT* 095 or Math Placement Test .
ECn* 250 mOnEy anD Banking 3
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Monetary and banking systems in relation to other parts of the economic system . Money theories and systems, commercial banking, the federal reserve system, lending agencies, and financial policies are also covered . Formerly listed as ECON 205, not open to students who have successfully completed ECON 205 . Prerequisite: ECN* 101 or permission of instructor .
EDUCaTiOnal TEChnOlOgy
EDT* 210 EDUCaTiOnal TEChnOlOgy 1
Systematic examination and application of software programs, applications, and hardware (computer, network, or internet) in the context of integrating technology into lesson planning . Emphasis is placed on the teacher as a researcher and multi-media communicator . Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Pathways to Teaching program, or permission of instructor .