Online Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice
Program Description
In the B.S. in Administration of Justice program, the following core competencies are extended across the curriculum and emphasized to a different degree in each course.
- A working knowledge of the entire criminal justice process (adult and Juvenile) and the issues surrounding each portion of the process.
- Proficiency in both written and oral communication.
- Skills for identifying, retrieving, and analyzing electronic information.
- Ability to make linkage between theory and policy development in the criminal justice system.
- Knowledge of principles of organizational administration as they apply to the management of criminal justice agencies (adult and juvenile.)
- Ability to understand, identify, and apply legal issues relative to the criminal justice system (adult and juvenile.)
This Administration of Justice program prepares the student of a wide variety of career opportunities in both the public and private sector, such as:
- Law Enforcement
- Courts
- Corrections
Admission Requirements
U of L's online Bachelor degree programs are designed so that you complete the first two years’ coursework (the general education and other lower level courses) through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) with the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC). You then transfer (with an Associates degree or it's equivalent in coursework... you want to transfer either "Gen Ed Certified" or "Block Certified") to the Bachelor’s program at U of L.
Note: if you transfer without KCTCS gen ed or block certification, you may not be able to complete all of the General Education Requirements for UofL online. Students should consult with an advisor regarding all credit transfer and degree requirements.
Students ready to apply for admission to U of L will need to:
- Submit an undergraduate application and pay the $30 non-refundable application fee.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all previously attended institutions be sent to the Admissions office.
Program / Course Requirements
| Area / Category | Online Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements |
Arts & Humanities - A - (6 hours) Mathematics - M - (3 hours) Natural Sciences – (7 hours) Oral Communication – OC – (3 hours) Social and Behavioral Sciences – SB - (9 hours) Written Communication – WC - (6 hours)
|
34 |
| Competency Areas | Students must take 6 hours in courses designated Cultural Diversity (CD1 and CD2), at least 3 hours of which will focus on persons of African, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Native American ancestry (CD1 courses). In many cases, these courses will also fulfill other Content Area requirements (e.g., a Cultural Diversity course may also count as a Social and Behavioral Science requirement). |
6 |
| Programmatic Requirements |
GEN 101: Arts and Sciences Orientation (1 hour) Foreign Language* (6 – 8 hours) Electives at 300+ level (6 hours) WR – two approved courses at the 300+ level* (3-6 hours) |
16-21 |
| Dept. of Justice Administration Core Classes |
JA 200 - Crime and Justice in the U.S. (3 hours) JA 201 - Law Enforcement in the U.S. (3 hours) JA 202 - Corrections in the U.S. (3 hours) JA 305 - Criminal Behavior (3 hours) JA 306 - Criminal Procedure (3 hours) JA 325 - Research Methods (3 hours) JA 326 - Quantitative Analysis (3 hours) JA 360 – Juvenile Justice (3 hours) JA 395 - Criminal Law and Evidence (3 hours) JA 485 - Senior Seminar (3 hours) |
30 |
| Electives |
Justice Administration Electives1&2 (24 hours total; 15 hours must be JA Electives)
|
24 9+ |
|
Total Credit Hours (minimum required) |
121 |
|
1 Justice Administration Program Electives
2 Justice Administration Approved Related Electives
Justice Administration electives must be from approved departmental list at the 300 level or above. A minimum of 15 hours must be in Justice Administration, but may not exceed 24 hours. Students should check with their advisor to be sure of whether or not a course will apply towards their degree.
Students must have a minimum of 50 hours at the 300 level or above.
Only 60 hours in the major may be applied toward the Bachelor of Science Degree.
* Students admitted to BS programs in the College of Arts & Sciences after Spring 2006 must take a foreign language.
**Note: Transfer equivalencies given are for informational purposes only; students should check with the department's advisor for verification of credit transfer!
Residency Requirement: Students earning baccalaureate degrees are required to complete 30 of their last 36 semester hours at the University of Louisville. Individual academic units may have more stringent residency requirements. Students should familiarize themselves with the residency requirements of the academic unit in which they intend to pursue a degree.
Refer to the Schedule of Online Classes for a list of current, upcoming and past courses offered at a distance at U of L.– NOTE: All distance courses listed in the schedule of classes will have a section number in the 50’s and a note with the course title that indicates it is offered either online or televised.
To search for both on-line and on-campus classes, go to the Schedule of Classes. Distance classes will have a section number in the 50s and will have a note indicating they are online or televised.
Information / Assistance:
Toll Free: 1-800-334-8635 extention 852-6456
Telephone : (502) 852-6456
Email : Service Account Online Students
General Education Requirements:
Students who transfer to UofL without all of their General Education requirements completed may not be able to complete their program
entirely online. However, any student who transfers from a KCTCS school "Gen Ed Certified" is guaranteed to receive credit for having
completed General Education requirements for completion of a Bachelors degree at UofL. Students who transfer to UofL from schools
other than a KCTCS school may not be able to complete all the General Education requirements online. Students should consult with an
advisor regarding all credit transfer and degree requirements.
KCTCS Gen Ed Requirements - refer to the KCTCS Catalog for Admission requirements, etc.
General Education Requirements and Academic Credentials Awarded (for Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied
Science) are in the “Academic Services” section.
UL Gen Ed Requirements - to view/search available gen ed courses available online at UofL, go to the Schedule of Classes and select the appropriate Gen Ed Category along with the Location of “Off Campus.”
General Education Course Codes
Course code designations (WC, OC, M, S, SL, B, H, A, SB, CD1, CD2) appear in the course title (as an extension of the title) for the
General Education courses. These codes are used for tracking purposes. They indicate the general education requirement(s) that the
course fulfills. Some courses are assigned more than one code if they fulfill more than one requirement. The codes can be interpreted
as meeting the following General Education Requirements (GERs):
Internal General Education Codes
B -- Built-in Lab/no separate lab course under Natural Sciences Requirement
A -- “Arts” Course under Arts & Humanities Requirement
CD1 -- African, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Native American ethnicities
CD2 -- Other ethnic groups or minorities
Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) General Education Codes
WC -- Written Communication
H -- “Humanities” Course under Arts & Humanities Requirement
M -- Mathematics
S -- Natural Sciences
SL -- Natural Sciences Course with Laboratory (B indicates both S & SL coding)
OC -- Oral Communications
SB -- Social & Behavioral Sciences
U of L Course Descriptions
Disclaimer:
The course descriptions provided herein are for the guidance of students. The University, however, reserves the right to change course descriptions without prior notice. The provisions of this listing do not constitute an express or implied contract between the University and any member of the student body, faculty or general public.
College of Arts & Sciences: Justice Administration
JA 200 – Crime and Justice in the U.S.-SB (3 credit hours)
A basic survey course covering all agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice. Topics included are: modern concepts of law, crime, the judicial process, punishment, and rehabilitation; criminal justice, police, and corrections history and practice; organization of local, state and federal agencies; courts and criminal procedures; and comparative criminal justice.
JA 201 – Law Enforcement in the U.S.-SB (3 credit hours)
An introduction to the history, practices and issues related to the law enforcement function in our society. Topics included are: history of law enforcement; comparative policing in other nations; sociology of law enforcement; current administrative and political issues involving police agencies.
JA 202 – Corrections in the U.S.-SB (3 credit hours)
An introduction to the history, practices, and issues related to the correctional function in American criminal justice. Topics included are: history of prisons; inmate subcultures and institutions; correctional issues such as overcrowding, stress, sexual violence, and administrative problems. Both adult and juvenile corrections will be covered.
JA 305 – Criminal Behavior (3 credit hours)
An introduction to the theory, research, and findings of biological, psychological and sociological studies of criminality. Topics included are: the history of criminal theories; societal reactions to crime; deviant subcultures; and criminal organizations and institutions in society.
JA 306 – Criminal Procedure (3 credit hours)
A course designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the procedural aspects involved in developing and prosecuting or defending criminal cases. The course focuses on the Constitutional issues involved during the various aspects of a criminal case, from investigation to arrest through trial and appeal. The concept of due process is examined. Specific attention is focused on the rights and limitations offered the prosecution and defense under the Bill of Rights. Topics included are: lineups, searches, arrests, "stop and frisk," bail extradition, preliminary hearings, arraignment, trials, sentencing, appeals, probation, parole, and the death penalty.
JA 325 – Research Methods (3 credit hours)
An advanced study of the principles, data sources, and methods appropriate for criminal justice. Topics included are: library research; research design, sampling, scaling; questionnaire construction; and survey research, interviewing, and participant observation. Prerequisite: JA 200 (Crime and Justice in the U.S.) or consent of instructor.
JA 326 – Quantitative Analysis (3 credit hours)
An introduction to the applications of quantitative research methods to the analysis of criminal justice practices and data. Emphasis is placed on the calculation, application and interpretation of statistical measures generated by computer software such as SPSS. Topics included are: measures of central tendency and dispersion; theories of probability and the normal curve; and parametric and nonparametric significance tests used in criminal justice research. Prerequisites: MATH 105 (Contemporary Math) or MATH 111 (College Algebra) or equivalent.
JA 335 – Court Administration (3 credit hours)
An intensive study of court organization, administration, and management from the professional court administrator's viewpoint. Topics included are: the history and evolution of court systems; functions of courtroom management; case flow management; and administration of both trial and appellate judicial offices.
JA 351 – Crime Prevention Technology and Programming (2 credit hours)
Intensive two week course provides an overview of successful community programs, methods of crime analysis, residential and commercial security, physical security devices and systems, legal liability, the conduct of security surveys, and the promotion of crime prevention programs.
JA 352 – Sex Crimes (3 credit hours)
An interdisciplinary study of the sex offender and crimes related to sexual conduct. Topics included are: sexual deviancy in society; the description and treatment of offenders; and the role of societal values and institutions on sexual behavior, norms, and mores.
JA 358 – Criminalistics (3 credit hours)
A survey of techniques, procedures and analysis of scientific crime investigation. Topics included are: the history of the scientific investigation of crime; research techniques in crime investigation and analyses including statistical and computer application; and the prosecutorial process and the role of scientific expertise.
JA 360 – Juvenile Justice (3 credit hours)
A study of the theories and philosophies underlying the evolution and maintenance of the juvenile justice system in America as well as the structure and processes of the contemporary juvenile justice system. Topics included are: the history of juvenile and the legal system; issues in juvenile justice; and the roles of the police, courts, and corrections in implementing the juvenile justice model. Prerequisite: JA 200 (Crime and Justice in the United States) or consent of instructor.
JA 365 – Community Corrections (3 credit hours)
Origins and evolution of correctional programs that function outside of total institutions. Topics included are: diversion programs, probation, parole, boot camps, home incarceration, electronic monitoring, halfway houses, and other community based initiatives for adult and juvenile offenders. Prerequisite: JA 200 (Crime and Justice in the United States) and JA 202 (Corrections in the United States).
JA 395 – Criminal Law and Evidence (3 credit hours)
Principles of criminal liability and the legislative and judicial processes by which acts and omissions are criminalized investigated, and prosecuted. Topics include: crimes against persons, crimes against property, victimless crimes, and white collar crime. Exploration of issues related to legal capacity, defenses, and insanity. State and federal criminal rules of evidence identified and used to explain specific evidentiary issues relating to criminal law.
JA 400 – Legal Issues in Corrections (3 credit hours)
An overview of legal issues concerning the constitutional rights of the convicted offender. Topics included are: impact of court decisions upon correctional personnel and administration; use of force; rights of visitation; use of mail, solitary confinement, religion, legal services; probation and parole regulations; right to treatment; and civil liabilities of correctional officials. Prerequisite: JA 200 (Crime and Justice in the United States) and JA 202 (Corrections in the United States), and JA 306 (Criminal Procedure) or consent of instructor.
JA 421 – Organized Crime (3 credit hours)
Interdisciplinary exploration of major issues related to organized crime. Topics include historical aspects, theoretical perspectives and criminal activities commonly associated with organized crime efforts. Prerequisites: JA 200 (Crime and Justice in the United States) and JA 305 (Criminal Behavior) or consent of instructor.
JA 425 – Profiling Violent Crimes (3 credit hours)
Examination of the basic concept of criminal assessments of fatally violent crimes. Topics include organized and disorganized criminal personalities, stages of violent homicides, blood spatter interpretation, the process of homicide investigation, media issues, typology of violent personal offenders and various types of murderous personalities. Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
JA 426 – Violence in the United States: The Criminal Justice Response (3 credit hours)
Various forms of personal violence such as spouse abuse, child physical and sexual abuse, abuse of the elderly, rape, criminal assaults and battery, abuse in the workplace, and other forms of abuse will be discussed. Special emphasis directed toward the role of the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: JA 200 (Crime and Justice in the United States), Junior standing or consent of instructor.
JA 485 – Senior Seminar-WR (3 credit hours)
Seminar to explore and discuss issues in justice administration. Research projects or reports required. Prerequisites: JA 200 (Crime and Justice in the U.S.), JA 325 (Research Methods) & JA 326 (Quantitative Analysis), consent of chair or senior standing. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR).
JA 522 – Serial Murder (3 credit hours)
Examination of serial murder in the United States. Topics include serial murder and its relation to race and gender; the myth of serial murder; the media and serial murder and profiling. Prerequisites: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
JA 596 – Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 credit hours)
An interdisciplinary seminar. Focuses on issues pertinent to the criminal justice system that reflect conflicting perspectives.
JA 597 – Ethics in Criminal Justice-WR (3 credit hours)
A study of the need for ethics in criminal justice. The aims of ethics, ethical theories, ethical issues related to law making, law breaking and law enforcement. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR).
College of Arts & Sciences: Other
ANTH 201 – Introduction to Cultural Anthropology-SBCD2 (3 credit hours)
An introduction to the nature of culture, comparative cultural institutions, and the major problem areas of cultural anthropology.
This distance course is televised and has onsite meeting requirements!
ANTH 204 – Intro to Archaeology-SBCD1 (3 credit hours
An introduction to archaeological problems, methods, and interpretations.
ARTH 203 – Introduction to Art-A (3 credit hours)
Introduction to the visual arts, for non-majors, involving analysis, interpretation, and criticism.
ARTH 250 – Ancient To Medieval Art-A (3 credit hours)
Survey of arts and architecture from antiquity to the Middle Ages.
COMM 111 – Speech Communication-OC (3 credit hours)
Training in fundamental processes and attributes of effective public speaking. Note: Approved for the General Education requirement in oral communication (SP). Note: Credit may not be received for this course and COMM 112. Does not count toward Communication major.
COMM 201 – Intro to Communication-SB (3 credit hours)
Introduction to basic concepts of communication discipline. Focuses on communication processes in interpersonal, small groups, organizations, and mass media.
COMM 250 – Computer Communication (3 credit hours) 3
Training in use of computers to facilitate human interactions, find information, and create messages. Emphasis on network skills, computer presentations, and text manipulation.
COMM 275 – African-American Communication-CD1 (3 credit hours)
Study of various dimensions of communication pertaining specifically to African-Americans. Communication patterns within the African-American community as well as communication patterns about that community are analyzed.
COMM 301 – Special Topics in Communication (3 credit hours)
Investigation of topics not offered in regular courses. Topics vary. May not be repeated. Prerequisite: COMM 201 (Intro to Communication).
COMM 304 – Argument in Everyday Life (3 credit hours)
Surveys theory and practice related to the creation and analysis of arguments in public communication. Topics include argument structure, evidence, types and limitations of inferences, and the adaptation of messages to particular contexts.
COMM 305 – Intro to Mass Communication (3 credit hours)
Survey of media institutions and effects. Prerequisite: COMM 201 (Intro to Communication).
COMM 311 – Persuasion (3 credit hours)
Theory and practice of social influence; discusses relationships between the idea of persuasion and broader theories of communication and human behavior. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
COMM 315 – Intro to Interpersonal Communication (3 credit hours)
Study of communication principles as they apply in everyday life. Applying social conventions as guides for effective communication.
COMM 316 – Communication Research Methods (3 credit hours)
Introduction to basic research methods of communication discipline. Examines relationship of theory and methods, research design, and measurement in communication contexts. Prerequisite: COMM 201 (Intro to Communication).
COMM 317 – Communication Internship (3 credit hours)
Practical experience in communication-related employment. Contact department for application procedures and guidelines. Prerequisite: Junior standing, 2.5 GPA overall, and faculty consent.
COMM 318 – Introduction to Advertising (3 credit hours)
Theory, research, and practices of advertising profession. Topics include audience analysis and message creation, ethical problems, campaign strategies, and the effects of advertising practices. Prerequisite: COMM 305 (Intro to Mass Communication).
COMM 319 – Debate (3 credit hours)
Principles and techniques of preparing evidence and of persuasive speaking before critical listeners. Prerequisite: COMM 111 or faculty consent.
COMM 323 – Magazine and Feature Writing-WR (3 credit hours)
Introduction to practice and techniques of preparing articles for popular, specialized, and trade publication; attention to marketing and magazine makeup. Prerequisite: COMM 320 (Newswriting) and word-processing competence. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR).
COMM 325 – Communicating Hip-Hop Culture-CD1 (3 credit hours)
Analysis of rap music as a communicative force both within and about hip-hop culture. Topics of study include the origins, development, and participants of the culture with special emphasis on rap music as the primary vehicle of communication.
COMM 327 – Effects of Mass Media (3 credit hours)
Theory and research pertaining to the effects of various mass media. Topics include advertising, journalism, educational programming, violence, and pornography.
COMM 328 – Urban Communication (3 credit hours)
Theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of communication as it relates to the culture of urban communities, especially African Americans, Latinos, women, and marginalized groups. Emphasis is on cross-cultural relations, rhetoric and language, media, and educational organizations with special focus on understanding the role communication plays in shaping the identity of these communication groups. Prerequisites: COMM 201(Intro to Communication).
COMM 345 – Advertising Copywriting-WR (3 credit hours)
Preparation of ad copy. Emphasis on assumptions underlying approaches to copywriting. Prerequisite: COMM 318 (Intro to Advertising). Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR)
COMM 360 – Web Site Development (3 credit hours)
Study and practice of producing and placing materials on the World Wide Web. Activities include creating, manipulating, and maintaining graphics, audio, and text documents. Prerequisites: COMM 250 (Computer Communication) or its equivalent.
COMM 411 – Mass Communication Law (3 credit hours)
Study of media regulation by constitutional and governmental processes; includes review of legal decisions, role of federal agencies, and historical trends in media control. Prerequisite: COMM 305 (Intro to Mass Communication).
COMM 421 – Communication Technologies-WR (3 credit hours)
Exploration of the social role of communication technologies with an emphasis on electronic media. Prerequisite: COMM 305 (Intro to Mass Communication) or faculty consent. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR).
COMM 430 – Health Communications-WR (3 credit hours)
Nature, function and importance of communication in health care delivery. Applies communication theory and skills to health contexts. Prerequisite: COMM 201 (Intro to Communication) or consent of instructor. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR).
COMM 440 – Intercultural Comm-WRCD2 (3 credit hours)
Survey of theory and research pertaining to problems of cross-cultural communication, including cultural, national, ethnic, and racial divisions. Prerequisites: COMM 315 (Intro to Interpersonal Communication). Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR).
COMM 460 – Special Topic in Communication Studies (3 credit hours)
Investigation of topics not offered in regular courses. Prerequisite: COMM 201 (Intro to Communication). Note: May be repeated up to 6 hours.
COMM 461 – Special Topics in Mass Communication (3 credit hours)
Investigation of topics not offered in regular courses. Prerequisite: COMM 201 (Intro to Communication). Note: May be repeated up to 6 hours.
COMM 463 – Special Topics in Communication Studies-WR (3 credit hours)
Investigation of topics not offered in regular courses. Note: Approved for the Arts& Sciences upper- level requirement in written communication (WR). May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisites: COMM 201 (Intro to Communication).
ENG 301 – British Literature I (3 credit hours)
A two-semester survey course in the study of British writers, taught with a significant element of historicity. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 (Intermediate College Writing) or 105 (Advanced Composition for Freshmen).
GEOG 200 – Power of Place-SB (3 credit hours)
Human geography as the study of place and the power place has in the conduct of human affairs.
This distance class is televised and has onsite meeting requirements!
HUM 215 – Introduction to the Study of Religion-H (3 credit hours)
The interdisciplinary study of religion as a cultural phenomenon, with emphasis on individual, social, mythic, literary and textual manifestations.
HUM 216 – Introduction to World Religions-HCD1 (3 credit hours)
The study of the principal world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and indigenous traditions) in their cultural contexts.
HUM 344 – Religion in the United States (3 credit hours)
The varieties of religious experience in the United States: native traditions, manifestations and adaptations of Christianity, and other religions practiced in the United States. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
PAS 200 – Introduction to Pan African Studies-CD1 (3 credit hours)
A survey of the African American experience, with study of research, ideology, and historical development of the field. (Social Sciences)
PAS 205 – Color & Consciousness-CD1 (3 credit hours)
Different approaches to race relations from both the black and white perspectives and how they have changed over time. (Social Sciences)
PAS 300 – Humanities Special Topics in Pan African Studies (3 credit hours)
Intensive study of a particular topic or aspect of Africa or the Diaspora, to be announced in the schedule of courses. May be repeated as topics vary, but no more than six hours will be accepted in the major.
PAS 325 – Politics of Black Male Identity in Post-Modern America (3 credit hours)
Examination of factors which contribute to the construction of black American male identity from fraternities and gangs to everyday "cool." (Social Sciences)
PAS 340 – African American Literature-CD1 (3 credit hours)
Survey of African American literature from the 18th Century to the present. (Humanities)
PHIL 311 – Introduction to Logic (3 credit hours)
Intensive study of a particular topic or aspect of Africa or the Diaspora, to be announced in the schedule of courses. May be repeated as topics vary, but no more than six hours will be accepted in the major.
POLS 201 – Fundamentals of American Government-SB (3 credit hours)
An introduction to national government, stressing the constitutional system, individual rights, techniques of popular control, organization of the presidency, Congress, and the federal courts.
POLS 325 – Public Administration (3 credit hours)
Introduction to basic issues and concepts in public administration, bureaucratic politics, public-sector management, and decision-making strategies.
POLS 330 – International Relations (3 credit hours)
An introduction to the study of world affairs, with a focus on interstate politics; examines power politics, the role of ideology and globalism.
PSYC 201 – Introduction to Psychology-SB (3 credit hours)
Introduction to the methods and major content areas of psychology: sensation, perception, learning, cognition, human development, abnormal and social psychology. Note: Students are required to participate in one or more standard experiments or to submit abstracts of published studies as part of Psychology 201.
This distance class has onsite meeting requirements!
PSYC 301 – Quantitative Methods in Psychology
Elementary statistical methods as applied in the social sciences: probability; distribution (theoretical and empirical), statistics and parameters; sampling; tests of hypotheses; regression and correlation; contingency. Prerequisite: PSYC 201. Note: This course was formerly taught as PSYC 312. Note: Students may not receive credit for both this course and any of the following: SOC 301 (Intro to Social Statistics), JA 326 (formerly JA 320), MGMT 201 (Business Statistics), MATH 109 (Elementary Statistics).
PSYC 302 – Experimental Psychology (3 credit hours)
Introduction to scientific methods in psychology: formulation of hypotheses, design of experiments, execution of experiments, analysis of data, communication of results. Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (Quantitative Methods in Psychology; formerly PSYC 312). Note: This course was formerly taught as PSYC 311.
PSYC 313 – Test and Measurement (3 credit hours)
Basic concepts of mental test theory; methods employed in constructing tests; survey of representative tests. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 (Intro to Psychology) or consent of instructor. Note: Spring only.
PSYC 363 – Life-Span Developmental Psychology (3 credit hours)
Principles of life-span developmental psychology (conception to old age). Prerequisite: PSYC 201 (Intro to Psychology) or consent of instructor.
PSYC 372 – Social Psychology (3 credit hours)
Major topics relevant to people as social beings; social learning and personality development, social influences in perception and cognition, interpersonal communication and influence, small group behavior, and mass behavior. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 or consent of instructor.
SOC 202 – Social Problems-SBCD2 (3 credit hours)
Structural sources and individual experiences of the major contradictions of contemporary societies. Poverty, racial/ethnic conflict, work and occupations, and the environment may be among the topics considered.
This distance course has both online and televised sections; the televised section has onsite meeting requirements!
SOC 210 – Race in the United States-SBCD2 (3 credit hours)
Examines the social processes leading to the development of major racial grouping in the United States. Focuses on racialization in the United States, relationship between assimilation and racialization, and causes and consequences of the social construction of race.
SOC 301 – Introduction to Social Statistics
Statistical concepts used in the social sciences: descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, estimation, regression and correlation, categorical data analysis, and statistical control. Prerequisites: Completion of General Education Math Requirement. Note: Credit may not be earned for this course and MATH 109 (Elementary Statistics), PSYC 301 (Quantitative Methods in Psychology) or MGMT 201 (Business Statistics).
SOC 320 – Social Theory-WR (3 credit hours)
General introduction to the classical origins and modern forms of social theory; examination of the major and influential schools of social theory. Prerequisite: SOC 201 (Intro to Sociology; formerly SOC 209 prior to Summer 06). Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR).
SOC 323 – Diversity and Inequality (3 credit hours)
Dimensions, sources, and problems associated with social inequality. Includes discussions of social class, gender, and race/ethnicity. Focus on American society, with international phenomena also considered.
SOC 325 – Sociology of Human Sexuality (3 credit hours)
Examines human sexuality from historical and cross-cultural perspectives, with a focus on the structural and cultural foundations of sexual expression in the United States.
SOC 329 – Sociology of Families (3 credit hours)
Examines structural foundations, theoretical explanations, and historical and cross-cultural patterns of family formation to inform an understanding of trends in family form and function in the United States.
SOC 454 – Classes and Stratification-WR (3 credit hours)
Analysis of systems of the distribution of power, property, privilege, and prestige in human communities and societies. Comparison of alternate theories of the nature of distributive systems. Prerequisite: SOC 201 (Intro to Sociology; formerly SOC 209 prior to Summer 06), 320 (Social Theory), and 323 (Sociology of Families); or 9 hours at 300+ level in one social science; or consent of instructor. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR).
SOC 464 – Race and Ethnicity-WR (3 credit hours)
Intergroup relations in multi-racial/multi-ethnic societies. Historical and social origins of racism as a system and an ideology. Prerequisite: SOC 201 (Intro to Sociology; formerly SOC 209 prior to Summer 06), 320 (Social Theory), and 323 (Sociology of Families); or 9 hours at 300+ level in one social science; or consent of instructor. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR).
SOC 480 – Juvenile Delinquency (3 credit hours)
The nature and extent of juvenile delinquency, including causation, control of delinquency, and methods of delinquency research. . Prerequisite: SOC 201 (Intro to Sociology; formerly SOC 209 prior to Summer 06), 320 (Social Theory), and 323 (Sociology of Families); or 9 hours at 300+ level in one social science; or consent of instructor.
SPAN 121 – Basic Spanish I (4 credit hours)
For beginners. Development of the four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Not counted towards major.
SPAN 122 – Basic Spanish II (4 credit hours)
Continuation of Basic Spanish l. Prerequisites: Spanish 121 (Basic Spanish I) or equivalent. Note: Not counted toward major.
SPAN 141 – Intensive Spanish I (6 credit hours)
For beginners. Development of the four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Note: Not counted toward major.
SPAN 142 – Intensive Spanish II (6 credit hours)
Continuation of Intensive Spanish I. Offered in one semester with six hours of classes per week. Prerequisite: SPAN 141 or equivalent. Note: Not counted toward major.
SPAN 201 – Intermediate Spanish I (3 credit hours)
Consolidation and review of languge skills to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing ability. Introduction to Hispanic culture and ethnicity within a global context as revealed in film and text. Prerequisites: SPAN 123 (Basic Spanish III), 142 (Intensive Spanish II) or equivalent, or placement score of 338-418. Note: Formerly SPAN 301.
SPAN 313 – Special Topics in Spanish Literature, Language, and Culture (3 credit hours)
Study of an aspect of Spanish or Spanish American literature, culture and/or language. Prerequisites: SPAN 321 (Spanish Conversation) and 322 (Spanish Composition). Note: May be repeated once for credit.
TA 207 – Enjoyment of Theatre-A (3 credit hours)
A survey of theatre from its origins to the present, with emphasis on dramatic literature, and theatrical techniques.
WGST 201 – Women in American Culture-HCD2 (3 credit hours)
Examination of women's experiences in 19th and 20th century America, focusing on issues pertaining to family, religion, economy, politics, law, race and class. (Humanities).
College of Education and Human Development:
ELFH 250 – A+ Certification: Core Hardware (2 credit hours)
Installation, configuration, upgrading and troubleshooting computer components. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 251 – A+ Certification: Operating System Technologies (2 credit hours)
Install, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot computers and computer networks. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 252 – Network + Certification (2 credit hours)
Study of Internet, Intranets and Extranets infrastructure and servives. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 253 – Master Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW): E-Commerce Designer (2 credit hours)
Standards, technologies and practices of business-to-business and business-to-consumer models, relationship of purchasing, payment and processing on-line web enabled sites. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 254 – Master Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW): Site Designer (2 credit hours)
Create and manage Web sites using HTML, Dream Weaver, Flash, Homesite, Dynamic HTML. XML, various multimedia and Commercial Site Services standards. Offered through distance education - online, prepares student for industry certification exam. Prerequisites: ELFH 253 Master Certified Internet Webmaster Designer: E-Commerce Designer.
ELFH 255 – I Net+ (3 credit hours)
Study of Internet, Intranets and Extranets infrastructure and services. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 256 – Microsoft MCDST-Supporting Users (3 credit hours)
Administration of Windows 2000 operating system network. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 257 – Microsoft MCDST-Supporting Applications (3 credit hours)
Installation, configuration and administration of Windows 2000 Server. Offered through distance education - online, prepares student for industry certification exam. Prerequisites: ELFH 256 MCSE- Installing, Configuring, Administering , MSW 2000 Pro.
ELFH 258 – Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Net (3 credit hours)
Implementation and administration of a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam. Prerequisites: ELFH 257 MCSE- Installing, Configuring, Administering MSW 2000 Server.
ELFH 259 – Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) – (2 credit hours)
Implementation and administration of a Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory and the associated components with Active Directory. Offered through distance education - online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 260 – Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server.
Implementation and administration of a Microsoft Windows Exchange 2000 Server. Offered through distance education-online, prepares student for industry certification exam. Prerequisites: ELFH 259 MCSE Active Directory.
ELFH 261 – Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL S (1 credit hour)
Implementation and administration of a Microsoft Windows SQL 2000 Server. Offered through distance education for industry certification exam. Prerequisites: ELFH 260 MCSE - Exchange 2000 Server.
ELFH 350 – Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA): AQL and PL/SQL (3 credit hours)
Implementation and understanding of Oracle relational database concepts an the use of SQL for data storage, and database manipulation. Offered through distance education-online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 351 – Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA): Architecture & Administration (3 credit hours)
Implementation and understanding of Oracle relational database concepts and the use of SQL for data storage and database manipulation. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 352 – Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA): Backup and Recovery (3 credit hours)
Implementation and understanding of Oracle backup recovery goals and functions of Oracle 8i. Offered through distance education - online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 353 – Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA): Network Administrator (3 credit hours)
Oracle 8i architectural; administration and centralized Naming concepts, advanced security options, concepts of encryption, authentication with Oracle 8i databases. Offered through distance education - online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 354 – Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA): Performance and Tuning (3 credit hours)
Deploying Oracle 8i, and fine tune operations with Oracle databases utilizing the tools and technologies with the product. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 355 – Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): Cisco Certified Network Administrator (2 credit hours)
Emphasis on terms, concepts, technologies and devices used in networking. Install, configure and troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers. Offered through distance education- online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
ELFH 356 – Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): Building Cisco Multilayer Switching Networks (2 credit hours)
Identify basic features of VLAN-s, characteristics of Bridge Protocal Data Units, features of the distribution layer and of external route processors. Offered through distance education - online, prepares students for industry certification exam.
EFLH 357 – Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (2 credit hours)
Builds knowledge abou remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices using WAN technologies. Offered through distance education - online, prepares student for induistry certification exam.
ELFH 358 – Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): Building Scalable Cisco Networks (2 credit hours)
Primary emphasis on controlling traffic over LAN's and WAN's. Offered through distance education - online, prepares for industry certification exam.
ELFH 359 – Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): Internetworking Troubleshooting Support (2 credit hours)
Internetworking, troubleshooting and background understanding of routers and switches utilized for multi-protocol client hosts and servers. Offered through distance education - online, prepares student for industry certification exam.
HSS 184 – Healthy Lifestyles I (3 credit hours)
This class is an exploration of the relationship of human characteristics and behaviors to wellness; specifically, the biological, psychological, and sociological factors that influence and promote healthy lifestyles and wellness.
HSS 303 – Human Nutrition (3 credit hours)
Principles of nutrition and the importance food for physical and social needs. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 (Intro to Chemistry) or 201 (General Chemistry I) or CHEM 105 (Chemistry for Health Professionals).
HSS 310 – Healthy Lifestyles II (3 credit hours)
A community based approach to addressing health issues facing Americans in the 21st century.
SPAD 381 – Principles of Sport Administration (3 credit hours)
Principles and theory of administration and management as they apply to the administration and management of sport, fitness, leisure, and recreation services, and programs.
SPAD 384 – Current Trends and Issues in Sport Administration (3 credit hours)
This course will examine relevant issues and trends in sport administration.