Catalog 2021-22 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
Catalog 2021-22 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

College General Studies

  
  • CGS 010 - Study Skills for Success in Mathematics

    2.00 credits
    This course enhances student knowledge with respect to the appropriate study skills to be a successful collegiate mathematics student. Topics include fear of mathematics, test anxiety, finding resources for help, and habits and characteristics of successful collegiate mathematics students. Corequisite: MTH 010.
  
  • CGS 100 - College Survival & Success

    3.00 credits
    The purpose of this course is to help the student become a more effective learner. This course will cover college terms and information, class choice, degree requirements, etc. Helps new or returning students make personal and social adjustments for college success.
  
  • CGS 110 - Study Skills for College Learning

    1.00 credits
    This course provides students with information, techniques, strategies, and skills helpful in becoming more efficient in time management, studying, listening, note taking, and taking exams. Addresses basic principles of the psychology of learning and memory as they relate to college students.
  
  • CGS 112 - Career Exploration & Planning

    1.00 credits
    This course will help students explore career options utilizing employment and community resources plus online job search resources. Interviewing skills will be stressed with mock interviews.
  
  • CGS 124 - Leadership Skills in Action

    1.00 credit
    This course introduces new and experienced students to leadership concepts in relation to becoming and functioning as a leader. Students will have opportunities to explore and reflect upon personal leadership styles and strengths, and enhance their leadership abilities through the examination of theory and application of practical information and skills. The course combines experiential components with classroom discussion, reading, and applied learning activities.

Chemistry

  
  • CHE 104 - General Chemistry I

    4.00 credits
    Includes general principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, mole concept, chemical reactions stoichiometry, and gas laws. Prerequisites: MTH 095 or MTH 111 or placement into MTH 111 and WRI 121. Corequisite: CHE 104L
  
  • CHE 104L - Gen Chem I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CHE 104. Corequisite: CHE 104.
  
  • CHE 105 - General Chemistry II

    4.00 credits
    Includes stoichiometry, gases, oxidation reduction, acid/base concepts, equilibrium, and physical and chemical properties of solutions. Prerequisite: CHE 104. Corequisite: CHE 105L.
  
  • CHE 105L - Gen Chem II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CHE 105. Corequisite: CHE 105.
  
  • CHE 106 - General Chemistry III

    4.00 credits
    Includes fundamental principles of organic chemistry, biochemical processes, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 105. Corequisite: CHE 106L.
  
  • CHE 106L - Gen Chem III Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CHE 106. Corequisite: CHE 106.
  
  • CHE 198 - Independent Study: Chemistry

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of CHE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CHE.
  
  • CHE 199 - Special Studies: Chemistry

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of CHE not usually covered in depth in other CHE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CHE.
  
  • CHE 221 - General Chemistry I (Preprofessional)

    4.00 credits
    Includes fundamentals of chemistry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, physical states of matter, properties of gases, and chemical equations. Recommended for chemistry and other laboratory science majors, preprofessional major in engineering, medicine, and dentistry. Prerequisites: High school chemistry and MTH 095 or MTH 111 or placement into MTH 095 or MTH 111. Corequisite: CHE 221L.
  
  • CHE 221L - Gen Chem I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CHE 221. Corequisite: CHE 221.
  
  • CHE 222 - General Chemistry II (Preprofessional)

    4.00 credits
    Includes chemical stoichiometry, acid and base solutions, oxidation reduction, chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: CHE 221. Corequisite: CHE 222L.
  
  • CHE 222L - Gen Chem II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CHE 222. Corequisite: CHE 222.
  
  • CHE 223 - General Chemistry III (Preprofessional)

    4.00 credits
    Includes chemical kinetics, ionic equilibria, nuclear chemistry thermodynamics, and descriptive chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 222. Corequisite: CHE 223L.
  
  • CHE 223L - Gen Chem III Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CHE 223. Corequisite: CHE 223.
  
  • CHE 240 - Forensic Chemistry

    4.00 credits
    Application of chemistry in forensics. Emphasis is placed on chemical principles needed to analyze samples and development of necessary lab skills to use instruments such as GC/MS, UV-VIS, AA spectroscopy, and thin-layer chromatography (TLC). Recommended: Successful completion of a one-year chemistry course within the last three years. Prerequisites: MTH 070 or MTH 095 or MTH 111 or placement into MTH 095 or MTH 111 and WRI 121.
  
  • CHE 241 - Organic Chemistry I

    4.00 credits
    First term of a three-term series. Course focuses on organic chemistry nomenclature, physical properties of functional groups, mechanism, synthesis, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Recommended for chemical engineering majors, laboratory science majors, and preprofessional students in all medical fields. Prerequisites: One year of college-level general chemistry with lab is required–either the CHE 104-106 series, CHE 221-223 series, or successful completion of a one-year general chemistry course within the last three years. Corequisite: CHE 241L.
  
  • CHE 241L - Org Chem I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CHE 241. Corequisite: CHE 241.
  
  • CHE 242 - Organic Chemistry II

    4.00 credits
    Second term of a three-term series. Course focuses on alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, and sulfides and IR, MS, NMR, and UV-VIS spectroscopy. Recommended for chemical engineering, laboratory science majors, and preprofessional students in all medical fields. Prerequisite: CHE 241. Corequisite: CHE 242L.
  
  • CHE 242L - Org Chem II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CHE 242. Corequisite: CHE 242.
  
  • CHE 243 - Organic Chemistry III

    4.00 credits
    Third term of a three-term series. Course focuses on aromatic compounds, ketones, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids, and derivatives. Recommended for chemical engineering majors, laboratory science majors, and preprofessional students in all medical fields. Prerequisite: CHE 242. Corequisite: CHE 243L.
  
  • CHE 243L - Org Chem III Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CHE 243. Corequisite: CHE 243.

Computer Information Systems

  
  • CIS 111 - Digital Game Development I

    3.00 credits
    Learn how to make high quality 2D and 3D video games using Unity. Students will learn game development design principles and practices. Learn how to create, acquire, modify and integrate assets such as sounds, music and 3D models all while learning how to build interactive 3D worlds. Corequisite: CIS 111L.
  
  • CIS 111L - Digital Game Development I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 111. Corequisite: CIS 111.
  
  • CIS 116 - C++ Programming I

    3.00 credits
    Computer concepts and problem solving methods using C++ programming language. Topics include: algorithms, simple data types, conditional and iterative structures, function definition, structured programming and documentation. Prerequisite: MTH 095 or MTH 111 or placement into MTH 111. Corequisite: CIS 116L.
  
  • CIS 116L - C++ Programming I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 116. Corequisite: CIS 116.
  
  • CIS 120 - Embedded C

    3.00 credits
    C programming concepts for embedded platforms such as cross-compilation, storage classes, dynamic memory allocation, bitwise operations and masking. Embedded systems topics such as I/O ports, interrupts, timers, and hardware interfacing will also be explored. Prerequisite: CIS 116 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CIS 120L.
  
  • CIS 120L - Embedded C Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 120. Corequisite: CIS 120.
  
  • CIS 126 - C++ Programming II

    3.00 credits
    Solving complex problems using advanced features of the C++ language. Topics include function usage, pointer data type, dynamic memory allocation, string manipulation, and structure and union data types. Emphasis is on structured program design techniques. Prerequisite: CIS 116 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CIS 126L.
  
  • CIS 126L - C++ Programming II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 126. Corequisite: CIS 126.
  
  • CIS 130 - Computer Organization

    3.00 credits
    Introduces computer elements, organization, and instruction sets, computer arithmetic, ALU, registers, datapath, memory and control unit functions. Prerequisite: CIS 162 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • CIS 131 - Computer Architecture

    3.00 credits
    A continuation of CIS 130. Topics include main memory, cache, virtual memory, memory management, secondary storage, networks, operating system function, and pipelining. Prerequisite: CIS 130 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • CIS 135 - Mobile Web App Development

    3.00 credits
    Covers building mobile applications using MIT’s App Inventor with beginning programming concepts. Includes developing simple applications that could run on mobile devices. Covers mobile devices application development phases, terminologies, application design, and coding. Builds programming skills in application development. No Android device required for this course. Corequisite: CIS 135L.
  
  • CIS 135L - Mobile Web App Development Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 135. Corequisite: CIS 135.
  
  • CIS 136 - Object Oriented Programming with C++

    3.00 credits
    A study of object-oriented programming with C++. Beginning and intermediate concepts are covered including classes, objects, member functions, overloading, inheritance, polymorphism, templates, and virtual functions. This course prepares students with a strong C background for upper division coursework using C++. Prerequisite: CIS 126 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CIS 136L.
  
  • CIS 136L - Object Oriented Programming with C++ Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 136. Corequisite: CIS 136.
  
  • CIS 140 - Linux Fundamentals

    3.00 credits
    This course provides students with the fundamental concepts of Linux/UNIX operating systems. Students will acquire open source concepts and progressively master Linux commands and understand how Linux is used and the basics of its command line. This course helps prepare students for taking the LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC) exam. Corequisite: CIS 140L.
  
  • CIS 140L - Linux Fundamentals Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 140. Corequisite: CIS 140.
  
  • CIS 142 - Introduction to Programming C#

    3.00 credits
    An introduction to basic computer programming concepts in the C# programming language Topics include algorithms, simple data types, conditional and iterative structures, functions and procedures, and code documentation. Corequisite: CIS 142L.
  
  • CIS 142L - Introduction to Programming C# Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 142. Corequisite: CIS 142.
  
  • CIS 145 - Hardware Installation Support

    3.00 credits
    The course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware. Workplace safety and hardware handling procedures will be covered. Students will learn to identify, test, and install motherboards, memory components, power supplies, and peripheral devices. Corequisite: CIS 145L.
  
  • CIS 145L - Hardware Installation Support Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 145. Corequisite: CIS 145.
  
  • CIS 146 - Software Installation Support

    3.00 credits
    This course covers the fundamentals of computer software. Topics covered include operating systems, virtualization, disk and file management, software security, and mobile device and printer software. Students will learn to procedures to install, configure, and backup software. Corequisite: CIS 146L.
  
  • CIS 146L - Software Installation Support Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 146. Corequisite: CIS 146.
  
  • CIS 151 - Network I

    3.00 credits
    This course introduces the basic concepts and characteristics of network systems. Students will learn the common network protocols and standards, the fundamentals of IP addressing, how to connect network hardware, and the role of network software. Coursework will include designing and building a small office/home office (SOHO) system. Corequisite: CIS 151L.
  
  • CIS 151L - Network I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 151. Corequisite: CIS 151.
  
  • CIS 152 - Network II

    3.00 credits
    This course covers network communication over the Internet and wireless technology. Students will learn how to configure a wireless network, to use remote access technology, to configure network security, and to make routine system checks and upgrades. Cloud computing and wide area networks (WAN) will be covered. Coursework will include designing and building a small scale local area network (LAN). Corequisite: CIS 152L.
  
  • CIS 152L - Network II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 152. Corequisite: CIS 152.
  
  • CIS 153 - Scaling Networks

    3.00 credits
    Students will work with routers and switches using OSPF, EIGRP, and STP protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks and learn to resolve common VLAN routing issues in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Configuring WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network will be covered in this course. This is the third course in a 4-course series. Prerequisite: CIS 152 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CIS 153L.
  
  • CIS 153L - Scaling Networks Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 153. Corequisite: CIS 153.
  
  • CIS 154 - Connecting Networks

    3.00 credits
    Students will design and build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers & switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Troubleshooting routers & switches and resolving common VLAN routing issues in both IPv4 & IPv6 networks will be covered in this course. This course helps prepare students for taking the Cisco CCNA R&S Certification. This is the fourth course in a 4-course series. Prerequisite: CIS 153 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CIS 154L.
  
  • CIS 162 - Digital Logic Design

    3.00 credits
    Introduction to combinational logic. Includes introduction to number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, muxes, decoders, adders, subtracters, and logic design using hardware description language. Laboratory integral to the class. Prerequisites: MTH 095 or MTH 111 or placement into MTH 111. Corequisite: CIS 162L.
  
  • CIS 162L - Digital Logic Design Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 162. Corequisite: CIS 162.
  
  • CIS 181J - CMS Website Creation

    3.00 credits
    Introduces the creation of sophisticated, dynamic, interactive and fully functional websites using a content management system (CMS). Includes setting up a website in both a local and remote server environment, working with templates, creating efficient site navigation using menus, organizing a site using components and modules, enhancing a site with plugins and extensions, and creating user functionality with user logins. Prerequisite: CAS 133. Corequisite: CIS 181JL.
  
  • CIS 181JL - CMS Website Creation Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities related to CIS 181J. Corequisite: CIS 181J.
  
  • CIS 195 - Intro to Web Page Design

    3.00 credits
    Basic course in web page design and creation. Explores design principles, site planning and navigation, typography, and basic graphics. Includes introduction to HTML, JavaScript, cascading style sheets, and other advanced Internet technologies. Student ownership of PC with Internet access, browser, and web authoring software is helpful but not required. Prerequisite: CAS 133. Corequisite: CIS 195L.
  
  • CIS 195L - Intro to Web Page Design Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 195. Correquisite: CIS 195.
  
  • CIS 196 - Interm/Adv Web Development - HTML5

    3.00 credits
    This course builds upon basic manual coding skills from CIS 195 and teaches how to develop web documents using new elements, attributes and selectors introduced in HTML5 (Hypertext Markup Language version 5) and CSS3 (Cascading Style Sheets version 3). Students learn to create web pages using the HTML5 structure elements, embed video and audio, and develop cross-browser user-input forms. Use CSS3 to position and format content, and to create effects such as transformations, transitions and animation. Students also learn basic JavaScript coding, and use HTML5 APIs (application programming interfaces) to extend the functionality of web pages with modern features such as geolocation, drag-and-drop, canvas and offline web applications. Corequisite: CIS 196L.
  
  • CIS 196L - Interm/Adv Web Dev - HTML5 Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 196. Corequisite: CIS 196.
  
  • CIS 198 - Ind Study: Computer Information Systems

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of CIS not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration.
  
  • CIS 199 - Special Studies: Computer Information Systems

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of CIS not usually covered in depth in other CIS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CIS.
  
  • CIS 206 - Intro to Information Technology

    3.00 credits
    This course introduces the key components found in modern business information systems, including both the major hardware components of today’s network and primary categories of software applications used to support knowledge workers. Data resource management concepts are developed to provide the student with a high level picture of how the elements of an information system work together to solve problems and support business opportunities. Business ethics relating to the use of information systems is explored for local and global firms. Prerequisite: CAS 133. Corequisite: CIS 206L.
  
  • CIS 206L - Intro to Information Technology Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 206. Corequisite: CIS 206.
  
  • CIS 211 - Digital Game Development II

    3.00 credits
    Advanced digital game development using 3D video games and Unity. Students will learn game development, design principles and practices. Students will utilize Unity game development tools to create powerful games and interactive augmented reality projects. Corequisite: CIS 211L.
  
  • CIS 211L - Digital Game Development II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 211. Corequisite: CIS 211.
  
  • CIS 245 - Multimedia Project Management

    3.00 credits
    Study practical approaches for managing, planning, organizing and implementing interactive multimedia and web production projects. Complete hands-on projects requiring management of project resources, scope, timeline, cost, scheduling, human and other resources. Students use Microsoft Project and other project monitoring tools. Corequisite: CIS 245L.
  
  • CIS 245L - Multimedia Project Management Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 245. Corequisite: CIS 245.
  
  • CIS 275 - Database I

    3.00 credits
    Reviews Structured Query Language (SQL). Focuses on relational database design, transaction management, distributed database systems, and data warehousing. Typical databases used in e-commerce and database administration are also presented. Recommended: Successful completion of CAS 140. Corequisite: CIS 275L.
  
  • CIS 275L - Database I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 275. Corequisite: CIS 275.
  
  • CIS 279 - Network Operating Systems

    3.00 credits
    Introduces the fundamental skills required to install and configure a Windows Server. Topics covered include: Hyper-V, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, File and Print Services, and troubleshooting. This course helps prepare students for taking for the Microsoft Windows Server certification examination. Recommended: CIS 146 and CIS 152 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CIS 279L.
  
  • CIS 279L - Network Operating Systems Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 279. Corequisite: CIS 279.
  
  • CIS 280 - Coop Work Experience: Computer Technology Engineer

    2.00 credits
    On-the-job, paid or volunteer, experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisites: CIS 146 and CIS 152 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • CIS 281 - Coop Work Experience: Computer Technology Engineer 2

    2.00 credits
    Internship, paid, or volunteer experiences that allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can experience aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate an employer or non-profit organization to fulfill the requirements for the course. Prerequisites: CIS 146 and CIS 152 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • CIS 284 - Network Security Fundamentals

    3.00 credits
    The course is an introduction to network security and overall security processes. Students will acquire working knowledge of network security principals and will design, implement and support security for networked devices & data. This course helps prepare students for taking CCNA Security Certification. Prerequisite: CIS 152 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CIS 284L.
  
  • CIS 284L - Network Security Fundamentals Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 284. Corequisite: CIS 284.
  
  • CIS 285 - Cybersecurity Operations

    3.00 credits
    The course focuses on how to monitor, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. Students will study cryptography, host-based security analysis, security monitoring, computer forensics, attack methods and incident reporting and handling. This course helps prepare students for taking the CCNA Cyber Ops Certification. Prerequisites: CIS 146 and CIS 152 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CIS 285L.
  
  • CIS 285L - Cybersecurity Operations Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 285. Corequisite: CIS 285.
  
  • CIS 286 - Ethical Hacking

    3.00 credits
    Students will be taught the ethical use of various “white hat” cyber penetration testing tools and techniques consistent with ethical hacking training.  Students will be exposed to various computer hacking skills and analyze various protective measures and their effectiveness. Prerequisite: CIS 153 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CIS 286L.
  
  • CIS 286L - Ethical Hacking Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 286. Corequisite: CIS 286.
  
  • CIS 297 - Capstone

    3.00 credits
    Requires students to apply responsive design and create a portfolio website project while using industry standard software and technical tools. Includes planning, production, project review, and peer critiques. Includes completion of an online portfolio that show cases coursework artifacts from all completed courses. Requires the development of a self-marketing statement emphasizing the student’s career focus.

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJA 101 - Intro to Criminal Justice & Human Services Careers

    3.00 credits
    This course is designed to help students become aware of career and education options in human services and criminal justice. Students attending this course will become familiar with the educational requirements, lifestyle considerations, application processes, training, certification requirements, and career opportunities in the fields of criminal justice and human services. Students will solidify their academic plan and prepare a personal career plan based on their goals. There are no prerequisites for this course. Students are strongly encouraged to take this course concurrently or immediately after CGS 100.
  
  • CJA 105 - Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice Professions

    3.00 credits
    Provides introduction and familiarization with communication styles, customs, language and behavior patterns of various cultures, ethnic groups and marginalized populations as employed by and encountered by criminal justice professionals. Students participating in this course will study the history and impact of prejudice, discrimination, and racism within the criminal justice system. Students will learn the importance of relating to all segments of the communities they serve in a fair and unbiased manner. The knowledge of various populations will enhance the quality of criminal justice services, individual officer safety, and increase the understanding and empathy in the process of improving criminal justice services-citizen contacts.
  
  • CJA 111 - Intro to Criminal Justice System - Police

    3.00 credits
    Examines the American criminal justice system and its origins with particular attention to the police. Provides an overview of the entire criminal justice process and reviews contemporary practices such as community policing.
  
  • CJA 112 - Intro to Criminal Justice Systems - Courts

    3.00 credits
    Explores: the court system and its procedures; laws as they affect the court system; types and degrees of evidence; rules governing admissibility of evidence; and the structure and function of local, state and federal court systems of the United States.
  
  • CJA 113 - Intro to Criminal Justice Systems - Corrections

    3.00 credits
    Overview of the theories and current practices in corrections, crime prevention, offender services, treatment methods, and career opportunities.
  
  • CJA 118 - Introduction to Peer Support Specialist

    4.00 credits
    Introduces the process of becoming a peer support specialist in an outpatient department and other settings. Develops both a theoretical and practical base of knowledge to allow the student to develop peer support and motivational interviewing techniques. Students will develop an overall grasp of the Core Competencies for Peer Support Workers. Students will study some of the more common techniques used in peer support settings, including focuses on healthy boundaries, social support systems, cognitive skills, substance abuse recovery, individual session format, facilitating peer support groups, motivational interviewing (MI), and other techniques. Students will achieve an overall grasp of what it means to be a peer support specialist for the mental health and addiction population and how they can be an important tool in the recovery process. Students will demonstrate skills in peer support mentorship; including the preparation of individual session progress notes, reports, and group facilitation notes.
  
  • CJA 120 - American Criminal Justice System

    3.00 credits
    An overview of the American criminal justice system, examining structure, functions, processes, as well as theoretical perspectives in criminology, including biological, psychological, and sociological explanations. Focuses on law enforcement, criminal courts, corrections, community-based sanctions, and the constitutional frameworks in which they operate.
  
  • CJA 210 - Arrest, Search & Seizure

    3.00 credits
    Presents constitutional and Oregon statutory requirements in the areas of arrest, search, and seizure. Includes document preparation, service, and courtroom presentation. Prerequisites: CJA 111, CJA 112, CJA 113, WRI 121.
  
  • CJA 211 - Civil Liability & Ethics in Criminal Justice

    3.00 credits
    Explores conduct that gives rise to issues of civil liberty. This course will examine both state and federal law and the role of the courts at the state and federal level. Prerequisites: CJA 111, CJA 112, CJA 113, WRI 121.
  
  • CJA 212 - Criminal Law

    3.00 credits
    Covers the origin, structure and definitions of common law and statutory crimes, the Criminal Code of Oregon, and criminal court procedures. Students will participate in a mock trial. Prerequisites: CJA 111, CJA 112, CJA 113, WRI 121.
  
  • CJA 213 - Evidence

    3.00 credits
    Explores the nature and types of criminal evidence and rules governing admissibility, competency, and relevancy. Introduces presentation and suppression of evidence, hearsay rules, and exceptions. Prerequisites: CJA 111, CJA 112, CJA 113, WRI 121.
  
  • CJA 214 - Criminal Investigation

    3.00 credits
    Introduces modern investigative methods, including the collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, sources of information, interviews, follow-up, and case presentation. Includes interviewing and interrogation techniques, and the use of the polygraph. Prerequisites: CJA 111, CJA 112, CJA 113, WRI 121.
  
  • CJA 217 - Interviewing & Interrogation

    3.00 credits
    Provides in-depth coverage of the theories and practices relevant to criminal justice interviewing and interrogation. Prerequisites: CJA 111, CJA 112, CJA 113, WRI 121.
  
  • CJA 226 - Dynamics of Juvenile Behavior

    3.00 credits
    Covers the problems of juvenile delinquency and deviant behavior. Reviews the major theories of juvenile delinquency and treatment strategies. Includes discussion of juvenile justice system history, and analyzes current trends and developments. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • CJA 228 - Public Safety Writing

    3.00 credits
    Emphasizes writing skills and techniques appropriate to narrative structures necessary for operational police reports. Prerequisite: WRI 121 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • CJA 233 - Criminology

    3.00 credits
    An in-depth analysis of major theories of crime and deviancy from various sociological, psychological, and political perspectives. Focuses on types of crimes and criminals as well as incidence rates of crimes; examines socioeconomic, cultural, ideological, and psychological factors related to the causes, treatment, and/or prevention of criminal behavior. Prerequisites: CJA 111, CJA 112, CJA 113, WRI 121.
 

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