ABT 245 – ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT 3 CR . The study of managerial functions and theory . Special attention is given to issues facing office managers including the analysis of technology , office design implementation , personnel practices and concerns , and overall management of people , procedures , and equipment .
ART
ART 100 - INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS 3 CR . Prerequisites : ( Non-majors only ) Completion of remedial courses in English and Reading . An introduction to the development of the visual arts emphasizing perception and understanding of painting , sculpture , architecture and design , as well as their relationship to the creative process . This is primarily a lecture course .
COMMUNICATIONS
COM 101 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS 3 CR . Prerequisites : Students must have satisfied all ENG and RDG remediation requirements prior to starting the course . This course is a study of the historical and contemporary principles and concepts of human communication . An examination of the interpersonal communication process will help the student gain an awareness of the elements which both aid and hinder communication . Skills which will increase communication effectiveness will be studied , including verbal and nonverbal behavior , listening , assertiveness , and conflict resolution . Course will incorporate an analysis of theoretical applications .
COM 103 - PUBLIIC SPEAKING 3 CR . Prerequisites : Students must have satisfied all ENG and RDG remediation requirements prior to starting the course . Principles and practices of public speaking . Emphasis in public speaking on preparation and presentation of speeches , selection of materials , organization and development , delivery , audience analysis , critical listening , and constructive evaluation . Three researched , informative speeches are required .
COM 220 - COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE 3 CR . Prerequisites : COM 101 or COM 202 or COM 103 . Students must have satisfied all ENG and RDG remediation requirements prior to starting the course . Communication and Language is an advanced course which teaches the meaning of oral language codes and explains how and why language takes the form we observe . Issues that underlie varieties of speech such as sexism , racism , and social status are examined , and the specific mechanisms of these codes are revealed . Special emphasis is given to the oral patterns used by men and women , to the pragmatic aspects critical to communicative function , and to the study of dialectical variety and bilingualism .
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRJ 106 - UNDERSTANDING CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR 3 CR . Prerequisites : Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001 . Focuses on a branch of criminal justice dealing with criminal behavior in relation to legal principles and court cases . Practical aspects of assessment , management and treatment functions of the practitioner will be examined from both a clinical and a behavioral perspective . Students will explore theories , techniques and research methods associated with judicial settings and correctional institutions .
CRJ 201 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 3 CR . Prerequisites : Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001 . This course examines the theories and practices of criminal investigation through each of the germane aspects , commencing with the discovery of a potential crime , through crime scene and evidence methodology , through the secondary investigative steps of examination , interview , interrogation and case preparation . Emphasis is placed on the utilization of evidence and testimony to prove both the elements of specific crimes and the identity of the specific criminal ( s ).
CRJ 212 - RESEARCH IN CRIME & SECURITY 3 CR . Prerequisites : Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001 . At least nine credits of Criminal Justice and / or Private Security Administration . ( Dual listed with PSA 241 ) 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 , the 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 .
PSA 225 - INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 3 CR . Prerequisites : Completion of RDG 001 and ENG 001 . 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 .
ECONOMICS
ECO 100 - SURVEY OF ECONOMICS 3 CR . A survey of the basic principles of economics , with application to contemporary issues . Operation of markets , determination of national income and its measurements , the role of financial markets , monetary and fiscal policies , and international trade are to be considered , as well as their impact upon the economy , individuals , and businesses . Business majors should take ECO 207 - ECO 208 .
ECO 110 - PERSONAL FINANCE 3 CR . ( Dual listed with FIN 110 ) Personal Finance prepares students to manage their current and future financial affairs . Topics to be covered include : financial planning , saving and credit , insurance , government transfers , home buying , stocks , bonds , mutual funds , and estate planning . This is a practical and sophisticated course intended to aid students with their personal finances .
ECO 111 - INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE 3 CR . ( Dual Listed with FIN 111 ) This course offers an introduction to financial decision making and the basic structure of institutions in contemporary financial markets . Topics include time value of money , risk and return , investment types , the role of government regulation , the influence of globalization in contemporary financial markets and evaluation of financial performance and return . The role of ethics in financial decision making and institutional policy will be discussed . Internet and data base research will be used to support the course curriculum and help the student develop the necessary skills to analyze realistic scenarios used in financial markets .
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