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COMM 2500 - Public Communication
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270 .
Principles and practice of effective oral communication. Analysis and evaluation of the speaking-listening process. Preparation in selecting, organizing and delivering messages for various structured public communication settings. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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COMM 3100 - Media Theory & Criticism
Prerequisite(s): COMM 2000 .
Film and television theory; topics include a critical analysis of how film and video construct meaning and how viewers interpret its meaning. A study of Marshall McLuhan’s seminal text, Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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COMM 3150 - Intercultural Communication
Prerequisite(s): COMM 1250 .
Students will identify and explore the relationship between communication and culture. An emphasis will be placed on factors that affect the quality and processes of communication between persons of different cultures and co-cultures. Students will consider various theories and practices regarding issues of intercultural communication. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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COMM 3250 - Media Writing
Prerequisite(s): COMM 1600 .
This course covers the history and development of mass media and their effects on our culture and society including new technologies and how these media interact and/or reinforce each other. Students will develop a critical perspective of cultural values, attitudes and ethics in mass media industries. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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COMM 3310 - Interpersonal Communication
Prerequisite(s): COMM 1250 .
Focuses on the process of interpersonal communication as a dynamic and complex system of interactions. Provides theory, actual practice and criticism for examining and changing human interactions in work, family and social contexts. Includes topics such as perception, self-concept, language, message encoding and decoding, feedback, listening skills, conflict management and other elements affecting interpersonal communication. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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COMM 4250 - Crisis Communication
Co-requisite(s): COMM 1250 .
Development of strategic plans and execution of communications related to events that have the potential to generate negative media coverage or unfavorable public opinion. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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COMM 4750 - Applied Communication
Prerequisite(s): COMM 1250 and permission of instructor.
Practical experience in communication, such as applied communication research, internship or alternate communications related projects. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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COMM 4910 - Senior Capstone
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
This course provides an opportunity for a comprehensive review of theoretical concepts with practical application of communication knowledge and skills in a culminating project. Credit(s): 3
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Computer Engineering |
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CPE 3500 - Computer Engineering I
Prerequisite(s): EE 2100 or CS 2100 ; EGR 1500 or equivalent.
An introductory course in the analysis and design of digital systems. The study of Boolean Algebra as a tool to analyze and synthesize switching networks consisting of logic gates implementing combinational and sequential logic circuits. Use of the LogicAid program for Boolean logic simplification, Karnaugh mapping, and state reduction. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CPE 3550 - Computer Engineering Lab I
Prerequisite(s): CPE 3500 or concurrent registration.
Design and implementation of combinational and sequential logic systems. Logic circuits are implemented in prototype using electronic integrated circuits to realize the logic functions. Use of the LogicAid program as a design tool for the digital logic circuits implemented in the laboratory. Credit(s): 1 (0 plus 3)
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CPE 3610 - Computer Architecture Lab
Co-requisite(s): CPE 3500 .
Construction of a simple processor. Experiments with different computer and memory architectures, I/O and bus systems and parallel or distributed systems. Credit(s): 1 (0 plus 2)
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CPE 4150 - Digital Signal Processing
Prerequisite(s): CPE 3550 ; EE 3150 .
Development of both mathematical and intuitive understanding of digital signal processing. LTI systems, analog Fourier transforms, discrete Fourier transforms and z-transforms are reviewed. Fourier and z-transforms are extended to 2-d. Signal flow graphs help develop an intuitive understanding of digital signal processing. Both IIR and FIR digital filters are studied. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CPE 4500 - Computer Engineering II
Prerequisite(s): CPE 3500 .
Switching networks and sequential systems, design of synchronous systems, state reduction in incompletely specified systems, synthesis of asynchronous systems, clocked sequential systems. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CPE 4550 - Computer Engineering II Lab
Prerequisite(s): CPE 4500 .
Introduces finite state machine design and implementation methods such as programmable logic devices, TTL medium scale integrated circuits and microprogramming. Small digital processors and controllers are implemented as design projects. Credit(s): 1 (0 plus 3)
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CPE 4600 - Embedded Systems
Prerequisite(s): CPE 3600.
Implementation of microprocessors and/or microcontrollers in embedded digital systems. Study of their architecture, operations and software; and hardware/software design. Scheduled and unscheduled lab. Credit(s): 3 (1 plus 3)
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CPE 4700 - Computer Architecture
Prerequisite(s): CS 2100 .
A study of computer architecture from classical to advanced perspectives; characteristics of modern systems such as performance, instruction set design, data paths, pipelining, caching, memory management, I/O and multiprocessing. Scheduled and unscheduled lab. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CPE 4710 - Senior Project Proposal
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Development of a proposal for CPE 4720 - Senior Project . A complete proposal is properly documented and presented. Credit(s): 2 (2 plus 0)
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CPE 4990 - Special Topics in Computer Engineering
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of computer engineering. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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Computer Science |
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CS 1200 - Introduction to Computer Science
Prerequisite or co-requisite(s): MA 1035 .
A broad based introduction to the field of computer science including topics from both hardware and software history and design. Development of an extensive vocabulary in computer science. Other topics introduced include: binary numbering systems, logic circuits, programming, operating systems, file systems. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 1250 - Problem Solving for Programmers
Introduction to the types of problems computer programmers encounter. Students will learn to apply a disciplined approach to problem solving. The value of teamwork is shown through group work. Topics studied include logical algorithm development, pseudocoding, selection and iteration logic, flowcharts and outlines. Common software may be utilized in this course. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 1300 - Computer Science I
Prerequisite(s): CS 1200 or CS 1250 ; with a grade of C or better; MA 1030 or MA 1035 .
An introduction to the art and science of software development. Topics include: top-down design, writing requirements and specifications, developing algorithms, coding algorithms in a high level programming language, debugging algorithms and code, basic control structures and basic data structures. Unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 1350 - Computer Science II
Prerequisite(s): CS 1300 with grade C or better.
A continuation of CS 1300 . More detailed object-oriented design; more data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees and heaps; recursion; well-known algorithms for searching and sorting; manipulating linked lists and binary trees; hashing. Students will learn to look at data from the perspectives of abstraction, implementation and application. Unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 1500 - Introduction to Server Systems
Co-requisite(s): MA 1030 .
An introduction to server and operating systems focusing on the use of Linux. Students will learn how to perform basic administration of a Linux based system in the areas of command line usage, process control, user management, software installation and software removal. Additionally, the student will gain a basic fluency in the structure of the operating system, including items such as boot-up process and kernel structure. Scheduled and unscheduled laboratory projects. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 1600 - Project Management Seminar
Prerequisite(s): CS 1200 , CS 1250 or SE 1100 .
This course presents the fundamentals of project management for application in subsequent project oriented courses throughout the curriculum. Credit(s): 1 (1 plus 0)
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CS 2010 - Discrete Math for Computing
Prerequisite(s): MA 1030 and CS 1200 or CS 1250
This is an introductory course to the mathematics of computing. It will cover basic mathematical concepts relevant to computing. Topics include: set theory, relations, functions, addition and multiplicative principles, finite states, logic, graphs, Boolean algebra, algorithms.
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CS 2100 - Introduction to Computer Systems
Prerequisite(s): CS 1350 .
Computer structure, machine language, data representation, the instruction set, input-output. Symbolic coding and assembly language, addressing techniques, program segmentation and linkage, macros, the assembler and system organization. Unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 2410 - Discrete Structures
Prerequisite(s): MA 1055 ; CS 1300 or IS 1300 .
Induction, Big-Oh analysis and recurrence relations, mathematical aspects of trees, mathematical aspects of sets, relations, graph theory, automata and regular expressions, context-free grammars, propositional and predicate logic. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 2500 - Database Systems
Prerequisite(s): IS 1300 or CS 1300 .
Database management systems. Sequential storage devices. Physical characteristics of and data representation on random access storage devices. Inverted lists, multilist, indexed sequential and hierarchical file structures. File I/O. Unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 2990 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Prerequisite(s): Administrative approval.
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of computer science. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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CS 3200 - Operating Systems
Prerequisite(s): CS 2100 .
Operating system concepts, problems and solutions demonstrated by the use of the UNIX operating system. Included: user interface, process control, multiprogramming, deadlock, memory management, virtual memory. Unscheduled laboratory Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 3500 - Numerical Methods
Prerequisite(s): CS 1350 ; MA 2300 .
Development of numerical algorithms to provide solutions common to science and engineering; applicability and limits of their appropriate use; emphasis will be on the guaranteed accuracy that various methods provide, the efficiency and scalability for large scale systems and issues of stability. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 3700 - Object Orientation
Prerequisite(s): CS 1350 .
Object oriented methods of design, documentation and implementation. Implementation of examples in a high-level programming language. Polymorphism, inheritance, software reuse are studied and practiced. Students will learn to develop and implement software systems using object oriented techniques. Unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 3800 - Data Structures & Algorithms
Prerequisite(s): CS 2410 ; CS 1350 .
A study of methods for implementing data structures such as: lists, linked lists, binary trees, AVL-trees, b-trees, tries and graphs. Study and analysis of well-known algorithms. Unscheduled laboratory Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 4000 - Computer Science Seminar
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or administrative approval.
Study of the current ethical and professional issues in computer science. Student research and seminar presentations are required. Credit(s): 1 (1 plus 0)
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CS 4500 - Software Engineering
Prerequisite(s): CS 3800 or concurrent registration.
The theory and practice of software engineering. Software development methodologies, object oriented design, data abstraction, the software life cycles. Term project required. Unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 4600 - Organization of Programming Languages
Prerequisite(s): CS 3700 .
Formal language concepts and examples. Data types, structures and features affecting static and dynamic storage allocation. Language features for program control, procedures, data transfer, block structures and recursion. Run-time considerations. Interpretive languages. Lexical analysis and parsing. Programming assignments in available languages. Unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 4800 - Systems Software
Prerequisite(s): CS 2100 ; CS 3800 .
Software design techniques. Organization and management of software development. Design of assemblers and macroprocessors. Review of lexical analysis and parsing, general compiler design, techniques of machine-independent code generation and optimization. Loader schemes and design. At least one large software project. Unscheduled laboratory. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CS 4990 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Prerequisite(s): Administrative approval.
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of computer science. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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Criminal Justice |
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CJ 1100 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
A survey of the criminal justice system of the United States. The course will examine broad concepts that guide and direct the system of justice in contemporary society and explore the components of the system: the police, the courts and corrections. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 1300 - The Police in America
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 .
An examination of the police as a component of the American criminal justice system. Beginning with an exploration of the historical evolution of the police, learners will explore contemporary issues and emerging challenges that face this important unit of social control in our nation. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 1400 - Corrections in America
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 .
Beginning with a historical overview of the American criminal justice system, this class covers the rationale for punishment and the administration and operational aspects of prison and jail functions at the local, state and federal levels. Issues related to probation, parole, community corrections. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 2300 - Substantive Criminal Law
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 .
The evolution of substantive law in America from its British and common-law traditions. The learner’s examination of this topic will include the limitations and ambiguity of the substantive law. This course may utilize the Indiana Criminal Code as one model of substantive law and may be taught using the case study method. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 2400 - Understanding Procedural Law
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 .
The development of an understanding of the application of the substantive law from a procedural perspective. There will be a course focus on significant U.S. Supreme Court cases that have described the boundaries of practice for the police, courts and corrections. This course may be taught using the case study method. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 2500 - Basics of Criminal Investigation
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 .
A general theoretical framework for the practice of investigating criminal acts. The components of all investigations; crime scene protocol, collection and preservation of physical evidence, sources of information and interview and interrogation will be among the topics explored. Investigative features of particular crimes (homicide, robbery, rape, larceny, motor vehicle theft, etc.) will also be a focus. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 2600 - Laws of Evidence
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 , CJ 2300 , CJ 2400 .
The laws of evidence are the system of rules and standards by which the admission of proof at the trial of a criminal action is regulated. This course includes topics related to the investigation and adjudication process in criminal cases, including collection of evidence and presentation of evidence at arraignments, preliminary hearings, suppression hearings and trials, with emphasis on types of evidence admissible in a criminal action. This course may be taught using the case study method, with an emphasis on class participation. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 3100 - A System of Juvenile Justice
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 or HS 1200 for human services majors.
The juvenile justice system in the United States operates in a manner that is slightly different from the adult components of the system. This course will provide an overview of a system that structures the way children are dealt with in regard to delinquency, abuse, neglect and dependency. Methods of addressing the prevention of delinquency and trends in delinquency will also be examined. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 3200 - Understanding Criminal Behavior
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 .
This is a psychology and criminal justice course with a specific focus on criminal behavior using a psychosocial approach. More specifically we will be utilizing psychological, psychiatric and sociological approaches to examine why individuals commit criminal and delinquent acts. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 3300 - Victimology
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 .
Focus on emerging areas in the field, such as the consequences of victimization and empowering victims. The concentration will be on both traditional and modern approaches to victims’ issues and concentrates on issues affecting both victims and victim service providers. The course will follow the general guideline of the text, however, and quite frequently, we will move outside of the text for material. Students will be responsible for topics covered both in and out of the text. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 3510 - Community & Problem-Oriented Policing
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1300 .
Focus on community-oriented policing and problem solving using criminal justice theoretical based approaches. The course will follow the general guideline of the text, however, and quite frequently, we will move outside of the text for material. Students will be responsible for topics covered both in and out of the text. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 3520 - Crime Scene Investigation
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 .
Focus on techniques and methods of crime scene investigation. Topics include: fundamentals of preliminary investigation, identification, protection and collection of evidence, sketching and photographing the crime scene, interpreting blood stain evidence, fingerprinting techniques. Students will be responsible for topics covered both in and out of the text and the lab portion of the course. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 3530 - Restorative Justice
Prerequisite(s): CJ 3100 .
This is a course with a specific focus on restorative justice. A specific focus will be on theoretical roots of the restorative justice movement and methods and practices in the field. Case studies will be used to facilitate student learning. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 3620 - Forensic Science & Criminalistics
Prerequisite(s): CJ 2500 .
This is a course with a specific focus on the nature and laboratory analysis of physical evidence. Topics include: collection of physical evidence, examination of evidence and the nature of different types of physical evidence. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 3700 - Ethics & Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1100 .
This is a course with a focus on ethical theories and their consideration in the field of criminal justice. Specific attention will be paid to the application of these theories and the ethical development of criminal justice practitioners. Topics will also include current ethical issues and their relationship to ethical theories and decisions. Students will be responsible for topics covered both in and out of the text and the lab portion of the course. Credit(s): 2 (2 plus 0)
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CJ 4110 - Law Enforcement Planning Process
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1300 .
A focus on policy and planning issues in the law enforcement environment. The learner will be exposed to the need for planned change and planned change models. Learners will then be required to identify a problem or law enforcement policy issue and develop a plan to impact that issue. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 4120 - Death Investigation
Prerequisite(s): CJ 2500 .
This course is designed to briefly cover how to recognize and investigate violent, suspicious or unexpected deaths. The student will learn to develop the essential facts regarding the death scene, medical history and other information that assists in the determination of a person’s cause and manner of death. The course will cover the 29 national guidelines set forth by the National Institutes of Justice as essential for a coordinated, efficient and complete death investigation. Basic crime scene investigation techniques will be stressed, along with the importance of crime scene and body evidence, however, this course emphasizes the medical aspects of death investigation and is not designed to be a “homicide seminar.” Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 4130 - Probation and Parole Services
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1400 .
The criminal justice system is comprised of three major components: police, courts and corrections. This course will take an in-depth examination of the community-based strategies of probation and parole from both a historical perspective and what is currently being utilized today. This examination will explore the duties and objectives of contemporary probation and parole agencies and tracks the progress of an individual through each phase of the community-based systems. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 4210 - Police Organization & Management
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1300 .
An in-depth examination of the administrative and leadership practices necessary in the operation of a contemporary police organization. In part, this course will demonstrate and discuss the application of modern management theory in the police environment. The focus here is on the operation of an urban police department (100+ officers) and the functional components of such an agency. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 4220 - Criminal Profiling
Prerequisite(s): CJ 2500 ; CJ 3200 .
This is a course with a specific focus on criminal profiling utilizing psychological and criminal justice based approaches. The class will concentrate on the processes of identifying personality traits, behavioral tendencies, geographical location and demographic variables of an offender based on characteristics of a crime. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 4230 - Corrections Counseling
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1400 ; PSY 1700 .
This is a course with a specific focus on treatment and counseling approaches to offender rehabilitation. The emphasis is on different types of treatment for juvenile and adult offenders. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 4320 - Fundamentals of Crime Analysis
Prerequisite(s): CJ 2500 .
An overview of the variety of analytical techniques utilized in law enforcement to describe and understand crime patterns and trends as they occur in contemporary society. Exposure to the basic stages of crime analysis: collection of data, the collation of that data, analysis of data, dissemination of data and feedback and evaluation of the end users of crime analysis data. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 4700 - Transnational Organized Crime
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
The course provides a unique overview of transnational organized crime in each continental region of the world. Specific attention will focus on the examination of how criminal groups use systematic violence and corruption to achieve their goals. Crimes to be discussed include money laundering, human smuggling, cybercrime, trafficking of humans, drugs, weapons, body parts and nuclear material. Discussion will be directed on how transnational crime ring activities weaken economies and financial systems and undermine democracy. Discussion will also focus on how these groups upset peace and stability of nations worldwide, often using bribery, violence or terror to achieve their goals. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 4800 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
The course examines the U.S. criminal justice system and the criminal justice systems of other nations. Using a descriptive approach, the four (4) primary components of criminal justice systems of a number of nations will be studied and compared and contrasted with those same components in the U.S. The components of the criminal justice system include: sources and principles of law; the law enforcement structure; the judicial system; and, corrections. The course is a required capstone course for the students in a criminal justice or pre-law major that integrates an understanding of all of the components of the U.S. criminal justice system by comparing and contrasting those components with those components of other nations. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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CJ 4950 - Criminal Justice Internship
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in the criminal justice program.
CJ4950, Internship in criminal Justice, permits students to participate in an internship with a criminal justice agency for credit hours. A student earns one(1) credit hour for every fourty(40) hours the student reports to the sponsoring agency, with veriable 3 to 6 credits hours awarded. Credit(s): various
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Economics |
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ECON 2200 - Macroeconomics
Prerequisite(s): MA 1025 or concurrent enrollment.
A study of the overall economic system with emphasis upon the gross national product, fiscal and monetary policy, the budget and banking. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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ECON 2210 - Microeconomics
Prerequisite(s): MA 1025 or concurrent enrollment.
A study of the economic system. Supply and demand, competition, pricing policies, wage and rent determination and government regulation. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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ECON 3140 - Money, Credit, and Banking
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2200 .
This course provides an analysis of the financial systems of central banks, private banks and other sources and users of financial capital. Topics include monetary theory, central banking and monetary policy, interest rate determination, inflation, financial intermediaries and international financial markets. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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Education |
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EDU 1000 - Introduction to Education
Provides beginning education students with a look into the profession of teaching. Areas covered include teaching as a profession, understanding the organization and structure of the American education system and current reform movements. Students will be introduced to the School of Education’s Conceptual Framework addressing expectations, dispositions and teaching characteristics. Multiple instructional strategies help students understand relevant topics in the teaching world. Other topics to be discussed are diversity, learning styles and multiple roles of teaching. Students may have the opportunity to participate in a field experience facilitated by the instructor. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 1010 - Education Benchmarks Preparation
*Required for students whos ACT scores are lower than 24 or SAT scores lower than 1100.
Benchmark preparation will provide education students a deeper look into the requirements to successfully pass the CASA exam for entry Into the School of Education teacher preparation program. Areas to be covered includes the specific content and testing strategies associated with the CASA proficiency exam. Students will be held accountable for working within the School of Education’s expectations, dispositions and teaching characteristics. Case studies, vignettes, test preparation and task assignments will help students understand these requirements as they relate to successful entry into the program. Credit(s): 3* (3 plus 0)
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EDU 2010 - Educational Psychology
Prerequisite(s): EDU 1000 ; PSY 1700 .
This course applies the principles of psychology to an understanding of the dynamics of teaching behavior and learning behavior. Topics include current psychological theories and research that guides inquiry and decision-making in education. Topics surveyed include behavior, development, cognitive and language development, sociocultural diversity learning and instruction, including differentiation for learning and assessment. Emphasis is on early and middle childhood developmental needs. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 2050 - Technology Tools for Teaching
Developing classroom strategies for integrating computers and their peripherals, instructional software and tool software into integrated, differentiated lessons. Methods, strategies, concepts and skills focused on in lab and authentic educational settings. Emphasis is on lesson plan construction, differentiated instruction and assessment and creative applications accomplished with off-the-shelf software commonly found in schools. Students will explore the primary methods of technology-supported instruction and the major components of instructional design. Covers teaching with technology as knowledge-driven, learner-centered and relevant to multiple contexts, including professional portfolio development. Students may have the opportunity to participate in a field experience facilitated by the instructor. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 2990 - Special Topics in Education
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of education. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable (0-3)
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EDU 3000 - Teaching Methods for Language Arts
Prerequisite(s): EDU 1000 ; EDU 2010 ; EDU 2050 ; ENG 1270 ; admission to Teacher Education Program.
Study of instructional strategies and design, implementation and evaluation of reading language arts curriculum for elementary students. Topics include subject-specific pedagogical methods and integrated instructional models, enhancing metalinguistic awareness, fundamentals of literacy and strategies for teaching core literacy skills. Diversity within the classroom setting is emphasized. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 3120 - Teaching Methods for Math
Prerequisite(s): EDU 1000 ; EDU 2010 ; EDU 2050 ; admission to Teacher Education Program.
Prepares future teachers to understand and adapt to the rapid pace of mathematic and technological change. Students will be provided blueprints for teaching math. The content of this course is aligned with national math curriculum standards, and includes grade-appropriate sample lessons and strategies for inquiry-based, problem-based and cooperative learning; guidelines for creating performance tasks that have real-world applications; methods for using data-based assessment before, during and after learning; collection of templates, planners, checklists and graphic organizers; and materials that can be reproduced for classroom instruction. Students will engage in a field experience facilitated by university supervisors. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 3160 - Teaching Methods for Science and Social Studies
Prerequisite(s): EDU 1000 ; EDU 2010 ; EDU 2050 ; admission to Teacher Education Program.
Teaching Methods for Science and Social Studies will prepare future teachers to understand and adapt to the rapid pace of integrated teaching and learning within the science and social studies curricula. Experiments, hands-on tasks, case studies, vignettes and project-based learning will provide a framework in which to engage in relevant content topics. Students will engage in a field experience facilitated by university supervisors. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 3200 - Teaching Methods for Special Needs Students
Prerequisite(s): EDU 1000 ; EDU 2010 ; EDU 2050 ; Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Provides education students a deeper look into the profession of teaching. Areas covered include an overview of special education, the referral process and collaboration among those involved in the program. Students will be held accountable for working within the School of Education’s expectations, dispositions and teaching characteristics. Case studies, vignettes and projects will help students understand these areas of study as they relate to real-world issues in teaching. Other topics to be studied include an introduction to high-prevalence, low-incidence and other forms of exceptionality. Students will be given assignments that apply to their placements in school settings. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 3250 - Testing/Assessment for Teaching
Prerequisite(s): EDU 1000 ; EDU 2010 ; EDU 2050 ; admission to Teacher Education Program.
Offers students tools for planning and delivering differentiated instruction. Use of data for pre-assessment, formative and summative assessment to increase student learning will be studied. Other topics include instructional strategies to increase student achievement and using data to create a positive classroom climate. Students will engage in a field experience facilitated by university supervisors. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 3500 - Methods for Secondary Mathematics
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
This course emphasizes the integration of best practice pedagogy for mathematics instruction. The Indiana mathematics content and developmental standards are used as the source of content and organization for the course. Pre-service teachers will continue to develop competency in instructional planning, instructional implementation, including the use of academic language, assessment, developmentally appropriate practice, differentiated instruction and professionalism, including reflection. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 4000 - Classroom Management and Discipline
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Focuses on the fundamental skill of classroom management and discipline to minimize wasted teaching time and lessen stress for teachers. Students will learn how to build and sustain effective classroom management routines and discipline plans so as to build classroom structure, promote a sense of community and establish effective teaching environments. Instructional practices focus on helping students to become independent and successful through interactive learning opportunities. Students will engage in a field experience facilitated by university supervisors. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 4030 - Integrated Methods of Art, Music, and PE/Health
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education.
Designed to teach future educators how to develop an integrated elementary arts program. This course provides opportunity for integration of the arts into elementary classroom curriculum along with creative ways to provide for purposeful movement that encourages students to invest in skills and habits for life-long benefits. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 4040 - Curriculum Theory and Research
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and admission into the Teacher Education Program.
Curriculum Theory and Research provides step-by-step instruction in the development of skills and resources to create quality, standards-based curriculum. A wide variety of strategies, materials, research and resources will be introduced to ensure that diversity and differentiation are addressed. Students will learn how to effectively prepare and use rubrics, tests, authentic assessments and grading systems. Student will engage in a field experience facilitated by university supervisors. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 4600 - Teaching Methods for Diagnostic and Corrective Reading
Prerequisite(s): EDU 1000 ; EDU 2010 ; EDU 2050 ; ENG 1270
Focuses on acquiring skills in diagnostic and corrective procedures for the teaching of reading. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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EDU 4850 - Student Teaching Seminar
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education program. Passing score on state required Pearson Content Exam, Approved Student Teaching Application.
Student Teaching Seminar is taken during the student teaching semester and includes work on final assessments and the Teacher Work Sample. Credit(s): 1 (1 plus 0)
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EDU 4900 - Student Teaching (Early)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Passing score on state required Pearson Content Exam, Approved Student Teaching Application
All-day early elementary classroom experience in an urban elementary school for 7 weeks. The student teacher is supervised by a mentor master teacher and university instructor. Summative assessments will be completed during the placement and completion of the Teacher Work Sample is required. Credit(s): 6 (6 plus 0)
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EDU 4910 - Student Teacher (Secondary)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Passing score on state required Pearson Content Exam. Approved Student Teaching Application.
All-day secondary classroom experience in a junior or senior high school for 14 weeks. The student teacher is supervised by a mentor master teacher and university instructor. Summative assessment will be completed during the placement and completion of the Teacher Work Sample is required. Credit(s): 12
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EDU 4950 - Student Teaching (Upper)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Passing score on state required Pearson Content Exam, Approved Student Teaching Application
All-day upper elementary classroom experience in an elementary school for 7 weeks. The student teacher is supervised by a mentor master teacher and university instructor. Summative assessments will be completed during the placement and completion of the Teacher Work Sample is required. Credit(s): 6 (6 plus 0)
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SPED 1000 - Foundations of Special Education
An examination of the historical, philosophical, ethical, and both state and national legal foundations of the field of special education. Students will also examine contemporary research literature and study major contributors to our modern understanding of special education and identify contemporary issues and trends in the field. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
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SPED 1449 - Mild Intervention Freshman Experience I
Students will participate in a minimum of 10 hours in a special education classroom observing a licensed special educator. Students will have application or reflection assignments to complete as part of the experience. Credit(s): 0 (0 plus 0)
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SPED 1949 - Mild Intervention Freshman Experience II
Prerequisite(s): SPED 1449
Students will participate in a minimum of 10 hours in a special education classroom observing a licensed educator. Students will have application or reflection assignments to complete as part of the experience. Credit(s): 0 (0 plus 0)
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SPED 2000 - Characteristics of Mild Exceptional Needs
Prerequisite(s): SPED 1000
An examination of the characteristics and needs of students with disabilities as well as factors affecting the learning and development of students with mild exceptional needs. Students will examine typical and atypical development through the cognitive, physical, sensory, linguistic, and socio-emotional domains. This knowledge will be applied to the identification of the types, characteristics and etiologies of mild disabilities. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
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SPED 2449 - Mild Intervention Sophomore Experience I
Students will participate in a minimum of 20 hours in a special education classroom observing and assisting a licensed educator. Students will have application or reflection assignments to complete as part of the experience. Credit(s): 0 (0 plus 0)
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SPED 2500 - Communication and Social Skill Development
Prerequisite(s): SPED 1000 Co-requisite(s): SS 2850
The examination and application of strategies to foster student communication and social skills development through goal-setting and professional, community and familial support and interaction. Students will become familiar with various supports including augmentative and alternative communication systems and other forms of communication technologies appropriate for the special education environment. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
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SPED 2949 - Mild Intervention Sophomore Experience II
Prerequisite(s): SPED 2449
Students will participate in a minimum of 20 hours in a special education classroom observing and assisting a licensed educator. Students will have application or reflection assignments to complete as part of the experience. Credit(s): 0 (0 plus 0)
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SPED 3000 - Assessment and Planning for Special Educators
Prerequisite(s): SPED 2000
An examination of formal and informal assessments and procedures in special education. Students will learn to select, adapt, modify, administer and interpret assessments used with students with exceptional needs. Students will also learn how to apply assessment data to the development, implementation, monitoring and amendment of individualized education programs. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
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SPED 3449 - Beginning Practicum: Mild Intervention
Students will participate in a minimum of 40 hours in a special education classroom under the guidance a licensed special educator. Candidate will participate in the instructional process for a minimum of 4 lessons across the semester. Credit(s): 0 (0 plus 0)
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SPED 3500 - Learning Environments for Students with Special Needs
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program and SPED 2000
A study of the variety of learning environments for students with exceptional needs. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to plan, manage, and modify learning environments for students with exceptional needs. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
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SPED 3800 - Strategies for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, SPED 2000 , SPED 2500
A comprehensive examination of the principles for positive emotional and behavioral interventions and supports and their applications to support the learning and development of students with special needs. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
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SPED 3949 - Beginning Practicum: Mild Intervention
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program and SPED 3449
Students will participate in a minimum of 80 hours in a special education classroom under the guidance a licensed special educator. Candidate will participate in the instructional process for a minimum of 4 lessons across the semester. Credit(s): 0 (0 plus 0)
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SPED 4000 - Methods for Students with Mild Exceptional Needs
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program and SPED 2000
A study of effective, research-based instructional practices for students with mild exceptional needs. Candidates will learn and practice methods that promote student success within the general curriculum. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
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SPED 4300 - Family and Community Collaboration
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, SPED 2500 , SPED 3000 , SPED 3500 , SPED 3800
An examination of the knowledge and skills to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services and support for individuals with exceptional needs. Students will learn the importance of interdepartmental collaboration and the role of the special educator as a consultant and specialist. This course will also highlight techniques for working with and supporting family members and strategies for interagency collaboration for case management, therapies, and transition planning. Candidates will develop skills in team-building, leadership, communication, problem-solving and advocacy. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
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