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This course is an overview of a broad range of media theories that have examined media as a social force, that have explored factors affecting individuals' selection and perceptions of media messages, and that have studied how media affect viewers' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Learn more »
A first exposure to the field of forensic science for undergraduate students. Landmark forensic science cases will be presented to integrate scientific/legal aspects of forensic science. Learn more »
The course is designed to provide an overview of the American criminal justice process and the criminal justice system in general. Concepts of crime, deviance, and justice are discussed and general theories of crime causality are examined. Special emphasis is placed on the components of the criminal justice system: the police, the prosecutorial and defense functions, the judiciary, and the field of corrections. Learn more »
Study of offender management in the criminal justice system, including offender classification concepts, principles, and techniques of offender management and supervision. Case management strategies to reduce recidivism and address offender risks and needs are discussed. Interview techniques, case diagnosis, and use of testing programs as classification aids are applied. Operation of reception and diagnostic center and the principles of the treatment process are included. Learn more »
A history of the Christian church in the West from its acceptance as a legal religion in the 4th century to the eve of its breakup at the Reformation. The focus is especially on theological, organizational, and heretical developments. Learn more »
An examination of social psychological aspects of a variety of social issues and problems in contemporary society. Issues may include television violence, race and I.Q., ethics of human experimentation, privacy, and pornography. Psychological theory and research relevant to these areas will be considered as will the processes involved in defining social behavior as a problem. Learn more »
