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CAIS 0397 - Computer Science Internship B
Credits: 3
An internship experience which may be on or off campus depending on availability. Students might participate in a major system design project on-campus or might be interning at a business location in the Greater Springfield Area.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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CRJU 0101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
A survey of the American Criminal Justice System as a socio-political institution. The police, criminal courts, and correctional and rehabilitative endeavors will be analyzed within the framework of empirical research from the perspectives of the social sciences. Required of all first-year students in the Criminal Justice major.
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CRJU 0121 - Theories of Crime
Credits: 3
An exploration of prominent theories of crime causation, ranging from biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural explanations. Theories are compared and contrasted and implications are discussed as foundations for criminal justice system policy.
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CRJU 0201 - Law Enforcement and Society
Credits: 3
The structure and function of law enforcement agencies in contemporary society will be analyzed in their sociological context. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the police within the framework of the Criminal Justice System.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 .
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CRJU 0202 - Introduction to Corrections
Credits: 3
An in-depth examination of the American Correctional System. Traditional punitive measures will be analyzed in relation to current reintegration alternatives.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 .
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CRJU 0205 - American Judicial System
Credits: 3
An examination of the development of law and the American legal system. The problems related to the meaning and uses of law; the organizational hierarchy of the courts; and the role of the courts in the criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 .
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CRJU 0216 - Deviance and Culture
Credits: 3
Crosslisted: EGST 0216 and SOCI 0216
Studies individual deviants and “misfits” both within and outside the United States who have defied their culture’s norms and/or value systems. This course will focus specifically on deviance and stigma, with great emphasis on economic “untouchables” who are denied work, social status, and belonging due to race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality, religion and ability.
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CRJU 0301 - Juvenile Procedure
Credits: 3
An examination of the underlying philosophy of juvenile justice and procedures used to process a juvenile alleged to be delinquent through the juvenile justice system. The course will focus on the differences between juvenile procedure and adult criminal procedure by examining recent court decisions and statutory law pertaining to juveniles.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 .
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CRJU 0302 - Criminal Law
Credits: 3
The function of criminal law and its relationship to various criminal offenses, including crimes against persons and crimes against property.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 .
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CRJU 0303 - Patterns of Criminality
Credits: 3
The U.S. Department of Justice Index Crimes will be studied along with other crimes, which will be selected on the basis of their contemporary administrative significance and their effect on the criminal justice system in particular.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0304 - Prevention and Control
Credits: 3
An in-depth examination of the criminal justice system and the efforts it has exerted in an attempt to prevent and control criminal behavior. Course will focus on the traditional methods including probation and parole as well as recent trends in crime control and prevention: the utilization of community based treatment programs and attempts by many criminal justice agencies to avoid the processing of individuals through the system.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0305 - Principles of Evidence and Proof
Credits: 3
The study of the different types of evidence, relevance, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, impeachment and cross-examination and privileged communications.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0306 - Contemporary Problems in Corrections
Credits: 3
An intensive analysis of selected problems in institutional and community corrections.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0307 - Contemporary Problems in Law Enforcement
Credits: 3
An intensive analysis of selected problems in American law enforcement and police-community relations. A major research paper is required.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0308 - Rights of the Convicted
Credits: 3
An examination of the legal rights of the individual who has been convicted of a crime. This lecture course will focus specifically on both federal and state laws and court decisions dealing with the legal rights of probationers, confined prisoners, and parolees in the American criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0309 - Principles of Criminal Investigation
Credits: 3
The science of investigation of crimes, laboratory techniques, interpretation of data, and elements of specific crimes.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0310 - Organized and White Collar Crime
Credits: 3
The methods through which organized crime influences and, in many instances, controls entire communities. Traditional types of crime heavily influenced by organized crime, such as loan sharking and gambling, will be analyzed in an effort to demonstrate the basis of power and wealth of organized crime in the United States.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0311 - Victimology
Credits: 3
Criminal-victim relationships, with emphasis on victim-precipitated crimes and compensation to the victims. Consideration is given to: concept and significance of victimology; time, space, sex, age, and occupational factors in criminal-victim relationships; victims of murder, rape, other violent crimes and property crimes; victim typology; the public as victim; restitution and compensation to victims.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0312 - Women in the Criminal Justice System
Credits: 3
An examination of the female and her often unique involvement in the American criminal justice system, whether as an offender, as a victim, or as an employee in policing, the courts, or in corrections. Traditional as well as feminist theories will be critically evaluated, using both historical analysis and more recent studies. Throughout, the focus is on the detection and understanding of differences and similarities in gender attitudes and behaviors, as well as institutional factors effecting change.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0313 - Statistics in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
Examines the relationship and application of statistical techniques to theory building and concept construction. Gives an overview of statistical methods and their appropriateness for research in criminal justice. In addition, various computer-oriented analytical tools and data processing systems available to the criminal justice practitioner will be surveyed.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101
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CRJU 0314 - Seminar on Offender Rehabilitation
Credits: 3
The “nothing works” doctrine generated by the controversial Martinson Report has resulted in considerable confusion regarding the effectiveness of corrections programs designed to elicit specific behavioral changes on the part of the correctional client. This course will thoroughly examine the debate surrounding the “nothing works” doctrine and present those methods of rehabilitation that have proven effective in the treatment of offenders. Probation, parole and programs for the incarcerated offender will be the primary focus of this course.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0316 - Civil Liabilities of Criminal Justice Professionals
Credits: 3
The civil liability for harm inflicted on another. Topics to be considered will include: intentional torts such as assault, battery, and false imprisonment; negligence; torts of strict liability; libel, slander and defamation; liability of owners and occupiers of land; and the liability of state and federal employees for harm caused in their respective professional capacities.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0317 - Evolution of American Law Enforcement
Credits: 3
A critical analysis of the contemporary American law enforcement establishment in relation to the evolutionary forces that have contributed to its development. Excepting modern technology, the law enforcement function tends to run in predictable cycles. Traditional in origin, these cyclical phenomena may be observed in the patterns of older societies. Reflections of the past are deemed vital to a more objective and well-rounded perception of current issues.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0318 - The Theory and Practice of Mandated Reporting
Credits: 3
This course outlines the specific responsibilities of mandated reporters; those who are required by law to report suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. This course will review the theoretical explanations for these behaviors and the dynamics of their occurrences suggested by the research literature. It also involves explanations of different wound categories that suggest abuse and/or neglect. There will be guidance and practice in the development of an accurate and professional reporting format.
Prerequisites: Open to all students with junior or senior standing in the student’s major.
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CRJU 0319 - Economic Crime
Credits: 3
The manner in which professionals in business are able to manipulate and control computer systems and engage in various types of white collar crime will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on consumer and computer fraud, embezzlement, and particular attention will be focused on corporate crime and on the criminal justice system’s attempts to identify, prevent, and control it.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0320 - Criminal Procedure: Fourth Amendment Rights of the Accused
Credits: 3
A study of due process, the exclusionary rule, and the legal problems associated with arrests, searches, and seizures.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0322 - Youth Gangs
Credits: 3
This course will offer an in-depth study of youth gangs in the United States. Topics to be examined include various theories of gang formation, group dynamics, and individual factors associated with gang membership. Attention will also be given to the different types of gangs that exist. Given these dynamics, the final portion of the course will focus on prevention and intervention efforts aimed at reducing gang behavior.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0323 - Religion and Crime in Contemporary America
Credits: 3
This course will serve as an introduction to issues related to religion and the criminal justice system. Topics will include the religious origins of the legal and correctional systems, religion and contemporary law, religion in prison and corrections, hate crimes and terrorism.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0324 - Restorative Community Justice
Credits: 3
Restorative Community Justice is based on a new vision of criminal justice that stresses offender reintegration through offender accountability. Rather than simply a legal violation, crime is viewed as a breach in the relationship between the offender and the victim, and also the offender and the community. To the greatest degree possible, resolution should rest in the hands of those most directly involved, with the state mediating the conflict. This course will explore the philosophy of restorative justice, and current practices of victim-offender mediation, where the offender is required to directly confront the person(s) harmed, and the victim is given a real voice. It will examine how offenses can be resolved in ways that are positive and constructive for victims, communities, and also for offenders. The student will develop an understanding of the basic tenets of restorative justice, and also knowledge of how this concept is being applied in criminal justice practices in the U.S. and internationally.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 , CRJU 0202 , and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0325 - Capital Punishment
Credits: 3
This course focuses on capital punishment law, particularly United States Supreme Court decisions addressing constitutional issues relevant to the death penalty. Students also will explore empirical, penological, political, and moral issues related to the death penalty and its administration.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0326 - Planned Change in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
This course is designed to acquaint students with general theories of planned change at the individual, organizational, and community levels. Special attention will be given to the need for employee involvement and collaboration in working toward organizational goals, with reference to concepts such as reinventing government and total quality management. The emphasis will be on applied theory. Students will be expected to develop their own ideas for change in the fields of policing, courts, or corrections. They would then be required to consider the resistances that would likely arise as their changes are introduced, and how they should best be dealt with, considering planned change theories from the course.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0327 - Race and Ethnicity in the Criminal Justice System
Credits: 3
An examination of the issues of race and ethnicity which continue to affect all aspects of criminal justice in America. Whether as offenders, victims, or as persons working (or seeking to work) within “the system,” African Americans, Hispanics, and other minorities are treated differently than non-minorities. This course explores the core concepts of race and ethnicity as they have developed in our culture, and examines racism, discrimination, and disparities in key institutions of the criminal justice system. The affects of these issues on communities of color and potential remedies for them are also discussed.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0328 - Computer Application in Crime Analysis
Credits: 3
This course is designed to examine developments in information systems and their applications in the crime analysis environment. Particular attention will be given to management and analysis of crime-related data as well as an assessment of current and future applications in crime analysis. Previous computer experience is not required.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0329 - Crime and the Media
Credits: 3
The course will deal with issues related to the mass media and crime in society. The increasing importance of the mass media in shaping people’s perception of and attitudes toward the criminal justice system will be focused on. Other topics will include the media as a cause and cure for crime, biases in the media coverage, the effects of the media on criminal proceedings and crime on television and films.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0330 - Criminal Justice Administration
Credits: 3
An examination of organizational theory and its applications within criminal justice agencies. Consideration of the principles of organization and methods adopted by progressive agencies to insure effective criminal justice service to the community will be reviewed.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0332 - Homicide
Credits: 3
An in-depth discussion of the legal definitions of and rationalizations for homicide. The statistical aggregates of those occasions will be considered in terms of demographic and ethno-cultural phenomena. The murder episode is examined within the context of morality.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0333 - Terrorism
Credits: 3
This course will explore the development of terrorism as a form of crime. Topics to be studied include major terrorist groups and their strategies, tactics and targets, jurisdictional issues, anti- and counter-terrorist operations, federal law enforcement, and future trends in terrorism.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0334 - Drugs and Crime
Credits: 3
This course will present an overview of the problems of drug-related crime in contemporary society. Specific drug substances are discussed, as well as legal, cultural, and social factors in connection with drug law enforcement.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0335 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Credits: 3
Increasingly, practitioners in the American criminal justice systems are required to interact with their counterparts, as well as citizens from other national jurisdictions. Effective interaction, including cooperation and sharing, requires some understanding of how criminal justice is conceived and practiced in other parts of the world. This course examines and compares key institutions of the criminal justice systems in six model countries, two in Europe, two in Asia, one Islamic nation, and one from Latin America. We look not only at formal organizations in each country, but also at actual practices and how they compare with each other and the United States. To understand how differences and similarities have developed, we also learn something of the history, culture, political system and economic conditions of each model country.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0336 - Supervisory Practices in Law Enforcement
Credits: 3
An examination of supervisory practices and principles utilized in public safety agencies; problems confronting the newly promoted employee; theories of organization and leadership; motivation of subordinates; effective communication; training; performance evaluation; disciplinary processes.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0337 - Criminal Justice Ethics
Credits: 3
This course investigates the application of moral logic to problems in the field of Criminal Justice. Issues related to policing, criminal prosecution, and corrections will be studied. Students will be encouraged to induce general moral precepts and rules from the examination of particular situations and problems.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0339 - Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections
Credits: 3
This course will present an overview of correctional options in the community. It will challenge students to consider how sanctions for criminal offenders can be managed in the community without unduly sacrificing community safety or the integrity of the justice system. Community Corrections is a fluid and continually changing field. The focus will be on main themes and trends in probation and parole. Specific attention will be given to the dual and often conflicting goals of community protection and positive offender change with which the practitioner typically is confronted, the types of policies and programs implemented to meet these goals, and their effectiveness.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0340 - 349 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
An in-depth study of a limited or specialized area within the criminal justice field. Course content will vary according to the area of specialization of the instructor and the interest of the students. May be repeated if course content differs.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0353 - Corruption and Political Crime
Credits: 3
This course will examine cases depicting the crimes which politicians, bureaucrats, and other governmental employees (such as police officers) commit. Also explored will be the criminological explanations for these failures in professional integrity, as well as the various methods used to control and eradicate corruption.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and junior standing.
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CRJU 0354 - Evaluating Criminal Offenders
Credits: 3
An overview of techniques to understand and categorize criminal offenders so as to employ the appropriate criminal justice response. The course will examine how offenders are evaluated at critical junctures of the corrections system, including bail release decisions, eligibility for pretrial programs, sentencing, and classifications in prison, probation, and parole. Current methods used by the justice system, including the persistence investigation (PSI), sentencing guidelines, and structured risk and needs assessment will be reviewed. This course will also review the more clinical or psychodynamic assessment methods used with special offender populations (drugs/alcohol offenders, violent offenders, sex offenders).
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0355 - High Profile Crimes and Trials
Credits: 3
A survey of high profile crimes and trials from different periods in history. The importance of the media in creating high profile crimes and trials will be discussed along with the notation of newsworthiness. Particular attention will be given to the effects high profile crimes and trials have on the public and criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0357 - Juveniles and Treatment
Credits: 3
This course covers the various treatment strategies regularly used in formal responses to juvenile misbehavior. Critical analysis of the theoretical underpinnings for school discipline strategies, therapeutic educational interventions, addiction treatment, and primary treatment approaches are discussed. Assessment of the rehabilitation potential of these approaches will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: All major core courses for CRJU majors, CRJU 0101 for CRJU minors, or permission of the instructor.
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CRJU 0358 - Sanctioning Sexual Offenders
Credits: 3
This course will critically evaluate policies directed toward sex offenders, such as those requiring registration and notification, those that restrict where sex offenders may live, and those that allow for civil commitment of sex offenders after they have served their sentence for a sex crime. These policies will be evaluated based on current understandings of why people sexually offend, and the types of strategies that offer the most promise for a safe and healthy community. Consideration will be given to the goals of rehabilitation and reintegration, how they may be compromised, to society’s detriment, given the current strong emphasis on the competing goals of retribution, deterrence, and incapacitation in dealing with sexual offenders in particular.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing.
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CRJU 0359 - Geographic Information Systems Applications in Crime Analysis
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of crime analysis using computer geographic information systems (GIS) technology. In this course we will explore how GIS technology is used to analyze crime statistics and patterns to provide strategic, tactical, and administrative crime analysis for public safety organizations. Topics covered will include crime data collection, map design and outputs, geodatabases, importing spatial and attribute date, geocoding, spatial data processing, advanced spatial analysis and presentation of crime statistics.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0328
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CRJU 0360 - Violence and Aggression
Credits: 3
This course will examine the criminological explanations for violence and aggression. Educational outcomes will include: the study of basic terms related to aggression; a review of theories about causes of violence and aggression; an application of the various research designs to problems of violence in the home, work place and schools. Emphasis will be placed on analytical skills, as well as on the consideration of the unique challenges of understanding aggressive behavior in the racially and ethnically diverse world of the Criminal Justice System.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101 and Junior standing.
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CRJU 0361 - Researching Theories of Crime
Credits: 3
This course focuses on exploring the research literature that empirically testes contemporary theoretical perspective in the field of criminology. in particular, this course evaluates research methods used, pointing out appropriateness of those approaches. The emphasis is given to a methodological critique of the research literature.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101: Intro to Criminal Justice.
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CRJU 0365 - Evidence-Based Crime Policy
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a broad analysis of both historic and contemporary formal crime control strategies implemented by the police, courts, legislators, and the correctional system.
Prerequisites: CRJU 0101
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CRJU 0398 - Field Practicum in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3-6
The field practicum class involves the student’s participation in the day-to-day functions of a criminal justice agency. The course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to translate the theoretically oriented classroom experience into practical application in an area of particular interest to the student.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor.
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CRJU 0399 - Independent Study
Credits: 3-6
Individual research and independent study related to a particular aspect of criminal justice that is of special interest.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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ECON 0101 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credits: 3
An introduction to economic analysis with emphasis on the application of economic principles to an understanding of contemporary problems. Topics to be discussed include: the nature of a market economy, national income, employment and fiscal policy, characteristics of the American monetary and banking system, economic growth and international trade. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.
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ECON 0102 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credits: 3
Emphasis on the economics of the firm and resource allocation. Topics to be discussed include: the price and output determination under pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly, the resource market, international trade, and an evaluation of American capitalism. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.
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ECON 0201 - Microeconomic Theory
Credits: 3
An examination of the basic assumptions and methods of analysis employed in microeconomic theory. Topics studied include: elasticity concepts, demand derivation, production and cost relationships, pricing under various market structures, and distribution theory. These topics are integrated through short and long-run analysis as applied to the firm and industry. Lecture and exercises of concepts is included.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0202 - Macroeconomic Theory
Credits: 3
An analysis of theories and models of macroeconomic activity. Topics include: monetary and fiscal policy, budget deficits, unemployment, inflation, consumer spending, the role of expectations, interest rates, balance of payments, exchange rates and the role of government in a market economy.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 .
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ECON 0204 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Credits: 3
A study of the mathematical methods commonly used in economic analysis. The primary purpose of the course is to introduce the student to matrix algebra and differential calculus as applied to business and economic problems.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 , ECON 0102 and some knowledge of algebra.
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ECON 0300 - Money and Banking
Credits: 3
Crosslisted: FINC 0320
An analysis of money, the banking system, financial markets and economic activity. The course presents the nature of money and the role of commercial banking in an historical context, as well as inflation, budget deficits, the yield curve, the stock market, the gold standard, balance of payments, exchange rates, portfolio theory and the role of the Federal Reserve System in the U.S. economy.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 .
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ECON 0301 - Economics and Law
Credits: 3
An exploration of the relationship between economics and law. Specifically, it will look at how economic theory can be used to understand legal problems and show how the common law often promotes economic efficiency. Topics covered will include antitrust law, property rights, contracts, criminal law, and the economics and law of discrimination.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102
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ECON 0302 - Economic History of the United States
Credits: 3
A study of the evolution of the American economy since colonial times. Recent analysis is utilized to evaluate the economic impact of industrialization, land policy, slavery, wars, banking and transportation. The role of the government is carefully traced in this context.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0303 - Economics of Development
Credits: 3
Examination and analysis of the major theories of economic development: “surplus labor”, capital accumulation, historical and cultural approaches. Surveys human capital; agricultural, industrial, and trade policies, as well as foreign aid. Uses international case studies.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0304 - Urban Economics
Credits: 3
An economic analysis of contemporary urban issues. Topics include: rent control, minimum wage laws, racial and gender discrimination, illegal drugs, the regulation of public utilities, inequality with regard to income and wealth, and the economics of crime.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0305 - Introduction to Econometric Methods
Credits: 3
Crosslisted: FINC 0305
A study of the application of statistical methods and techniques to economic conditions. The primary focus of the course is the formulation, interpretation, and critical analysis of regression methodology. Topics include: hypothesis testing, multiple regression, specification errors, multi-collinearity, and autocorrelation.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 , ECON 0102 , and (MATH 0108 or MATH 0340 ), or permission of instructor.
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ECON 0306 - Managerial Economics
Credits: 3
Crosslisted: FINC 0306
An emphasis on the application of microeconomic theory in the solution of everyday business problems faced by the firm relating to production, costs, demand, expenditures, etc. A course designed for Business Management students.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0307 - Economics, Gender, Race & Ethnicity
Credits: 3
An exploration of issues associated with the economics of gender, race and ethnicity, such as income and employment inequality, the urban underclass, affirmative action and the family and economic security. Special attention will be given to the political, philosophical, social and moral aspects of these issues. A survey of both market and non-market remedies directed at problems associated with discrimination are included.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0312 - Labor Economics
Credits: 3
An examination of the theory of wage determination and labor markets. Topics include: The economics of collective bargaining, evaluation of criteria used for wage determination, and collective bargaining issues and procedures in the economy.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0314 - Industrial Organization
Credits: 3
Crosslisted: FINC 0314
An examination of the structure, conduct and performance of industries in the United States. Determinants of industrial organization, including economies of scale, mergers, vertical integration, advertising, pricing strategies and technology, are examined. Analysis of antitrust policy focusing on legal precedents regarding monopoly, price-fixing, mergers, and deceptive practices.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0315 - Public Finance
Credits: 3
The role of government in attaining an efficient allocation of resources and an equitable distribution of income. Emphasis is placed on criteria for the evaluation and selection of public expenditure and tax programs including the problem of coordinating federal, state and local finance. Special attention is given to current policy issues.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0316 - Economic History of Europe
Credits: 3
An analysis of the economic development of Europe since feudalism. Emphasis will be given to the rise and fall of the feudal economy, the transformation of agriculture, mercantilism, the development of capitalism, the Industrial Revolution, urbanization, economic imperialism and the impact of war.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0318 - International Economics
Credits: 3
An investigation into the theoretical and empirical basis of international trade and factor movements. The course deals with such basic topics as barriers to trade, the balance of payments, international monetary relations within the context of an historical perspective, present conditions, and future expectations.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0319 - Development of Economic Thought
Credits: 3
Analyzes the content and limitations of contemporary economic thought in contrast to earlier theoretical systems. Traces the evolution of systematic economic thinking through the dual influence of internal logical development and the external social and intellectual environment. Central economic issues that are of current significance, such as price formation, distribution of wealth and income, population and international trade, etc., will be analyzed in historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0320 - Environmental Economics
Credits: 3
A study of the impact of economic activity on the environment as regards the pollution of our air, land, and water; the depletion of our finite material and energy resources; and the response of economic analysis to ameliorate those impacts as we face the daunting challenge to feed, clothe, and shelter a burgeoning world population that has rising material aspirations.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0321 - Natural Resource Economics
Credits: 3
A study of our depletable, reusable, and renewable natural mineral, energy, and biological resources and how the application of economic analysis may provide us with a guide for their management through recycling, replenishing, substituting, etc., in order that they might continue to provide us with the necessary resources for a sustainable economy well into the future.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0322 - The Economics of Sports
Credits: 3
This course applies the tools of economic analysis to a variety of topics relating to professional and amateur sports. The course will analyze the salaries of professional athletes and examine the impact of unions and free agency on the salary structure. The course will also address the issue of public funding for stadiums and the impact of professional sports on local economies. Additional topics will include the economic impact of discrimination in professional sports based upon race, gender, and national origin, the relationship between academics and athletics at the collegiate level, the impact of television on professional and amateur sports, and an analysis of the sports memorabilia market.
Prerequisites: ECON 0102 .
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ECON 0350 - Current Economic Issues
Credits: 3
Analysis of contemporary issues in domestic and international economic theory and policy at both macro- and microeconomic levels, including study of public vs. private sector relationships, the market structure, and the industrial base.
Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 or permission of instructor.
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ECON 0351 - Special Topics in Economics
Credits: 3
Examines and analyzes contemporary topics in economics. Course content will vary according to the area of specialization of the instructor and the interests of the students. May be repeated if course content differs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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ECON 0398 - Senior Research Seminar
Credits: 3
Students apply analytical procedures to specific economic problems of local, national or international significance, and receive training in the preparation of research reports. Class discussion on student reports, and assigned readings dealing with issues of economic theory and policy. Under faculty guidance, students will select a topic, design a research procedure, and complete an individual or group project.
Prerequisites: ECON 0201 and ECON 0202 .
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ECON 0399 - Independent Study
Credits: 3-6
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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EDUC 0201 - Learning and Assessment
Credits: 3
An introduction to the basic principles and practices of effective assessment for classroom teachers. The course addresses what teachers need to do to assess learning before, during, and after instruction with special emphasis given to the importance of personal judgment and educational accountability. Topics include selecting appropriate modes of assessment, assessment and issues of diversity, technology and assessment, standardized testing, assessment and programmatic change.
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EDUC 0207 - Philosophy of Education
Credits: 3
An introduction to educational philosophy through consideration of historically recurrent perspectives such as idealism, realism, essentialism, romanticism, instrumentalism, existentialism, and positivism as they relate to contemporary issues in educational policy and practice. Special emphasis will be given to fundamental approaches to the critical analysis of original sources.
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EDUC 0214 - Supervised Internship: Vocational Education
Credits: 3
Supervised by a master teacher and monitored by a University instructor. Demonstration of the application of pedagogical skill.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four pre-internship vocational instructor approved courses.
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EDUC 0215 - Theory of Critical Multicultural Education
Credits: 3
This course provides a foundation in Critical Multicultural Education and Critical Race theories. Students are guided in reflecting on their personal identities and socialization to examine how social constructions of difference shape the perspectives, policies, and opportunities of different groups in the United States. The construction of difference includes, but is not limited to: race, class, religion, gender, ability status, and sexual orientation. This course explores the historical role that education plays in framing relationships between social groups and institutional power. Critical self-reflection, historical contexts of oppression, and contemporary social justice issues are emphasized in this course to align with the department’s commitment to Social Justice, Critical Engagement with Diversity, and Reflective Practice.
Formerly: EDUC 0380 - Critical Multicultural Education
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EDUC 0219 - Social Foundation of Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce prospective teachers to the development of early childhood education in the United States, and considerations for the profession. Students will be introduced to the histories, philosophies, structures, policies, and politics of education for society’s youngest learners. Students will be particularly challenged to critically engage with how the early childhood educational system alleviates as well as perpetuates inequity in society. The learning experiences provided in this course align with the Education Department’s commitment to Critical Engagement with Diversity, Social Justice, and Critical Reflection.
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EDUC 0220 - Schools in American Culture
Credits: 3
This course is designed to stimulate creative and critical thinking about the nature and value of education. Participants will be introduced to the role of the teachers, learners, and schools in society. The role of schools in maintaining and perpetuating culture will be considered as well as issues and controversies confronting American education. Students will also be familiarized with important global educational issues and developments. Field experience required for teacher licensure students.
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EDUC 0221 - Introduction to Students with Exceptional Learning Needs
Credits: 3
This course will focus on students who meet the criteria for categories of disabilities that are identified by education law, as well as students with other exceptional learning needs. An exploration of case studies of individuals in the context of schools will facilitate an understanding of laws, history, litigation, individualized education programs, Response to Intervention (RTI), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Course participants will explore strategies for developing differentiated learning experiences that address learner variability while maintaining high expectations for all students. Race, ethnicity, gender, and economic status are examined as they apply to students with exceptional learning needs. Historical and current approaches to the education and inclusion of students with exceptional learning needs will be considered, including topics of identification, referral, evaluation, placement, and the use of assistive technologies. A 15-hour field experience is required.
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EDUC 0222 - Learning Disabilities and Instructional Strategies
Credits: 3
This course introduces teacher candidates to the history, etiology, assessment, and identification of best practices for educating students with a range of specific learning disabilities, Understanding and implementing Individualized Education Programs and 504 plans in the general education setting will be addressed. The impact of learning difficulties and the student’s social and emotional development will be emphasized along with cultural and contextual considerations to align with the department’s commitment to Critical Engagement with Diversity and Social Justice.
Prerequisites: EDUC 0221
Corequisite: EDUC 0319 (or EDUC 0354 ) and EDUC 0303
Formerly EDUC 0377
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EDUC 0223 - Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Special Educator
Credits: 3
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the responsibilities of the special educator including application of the principles of IDEA, the use of language and culturally appropriate formal assessments, development and implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEP), and collaboration with school teams, paraprofessionals, and families. The course focuses on equity in education regardless of ability, race, language and culture, and a collaborative approach to meeting the needs of all students. It is aligned to the department’s commitment to Critical Engagement with Diversity, Social Justice, and Building Community.
Prerequisites: EDUC 0221
Pre/co-requisite: EDUC 0319
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EDUC 0296 - Language and Assistive Technologies
Credits: 1
This course provides an examination of language development and communication disorders with a focus on the use of augmentative and alternative communication approaches and other assistive technologies to support access to the curriculum and the classroom community. Issues and practices related to language and culturally appropriate assessment and intervention for speech, language, and communication difficulties will be examined with alignment with the department’s commitment to Critical Engagement with Diversity and Social Justice.
Prerequisites: EDUC 0221
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EDUC 0300 - Practicum Seminar
Credits: 2
Designed to accompany teacher candidates’ semester of practicum in classrooms, the seminar aims to guide students to think about and address dispositions, daily classroom challenges and questions, larger issues in teaching and learning, and practicum requirements. This seminar highlights issues of theory intersected with practice as a means to critically respond to current and future teaching and broader issues in education to align with the department’s commitment to Social Justice, Critical Engagement with Diversity, and Reflective Practice.
Corequisite: EDUC 0338 , EDUC 0397
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EDUC 0301 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics, Elementary 1-6
Credits: 2
This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to teach mathematics effectively to diverse learners at different levels of readiness in elementary classrooms grades 1-6. The course will develop teacher candidates’ ability to facilitate elementary students’ understanding and application of mathematical concepts in engaging and meaningful ways. Throughout the course candidates will read and discuss case studies written by practicing elementary teachers and analyze video of authentic elementary school mathematics instruction. Emphasis will be placed on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics supported pedagogy and assessment and on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics grades 1-6. Course participants will design lesson plans that includes measurable learning outcomes and best instructional practices in mathematics for elementary students.
Prerequisites: MATH 0153 and MATH 0250
Pre/co-requisite: EDUC 0319 or EDUC 0354
(formerly MATH 0352)
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EDUC 0302 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics, Early Childhood PreK-2
Credits: 2
This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to teach mathematics effectively to diverse learners at different levels of readiness in elementary classrooms grades PreK-2. The course will develop teacher candidates’ ability to facilitate early childhood students’ understanding and application of mathematical concepts in engaging and meaningful ways. Throughout the course candidates will read and discuss case studies written by practicing early childhood teachers and analyze video of authentic elementary school mathematics instruction. Emphasis will be placed on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics supported pedagogy and assessment and on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics grades PreK-2. Participants will design a lesson plan that includes measurable outcomes.
Prerequisites: MATH 0153 and MATH 0250
Pre/co-requisite: EDUC 0319
(formerly MATH 0354)
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EDUC 0303 - Foundations of Reading
Credits: 4
This course provides the prospective teacher with an introduction to early literacy and reading development. The course emphasizes a foundation in the major components of reading. Content includes beginning theoretical principles and research-based strategies for assessment and diagnostic practices as well as instructional strategies for phonological awareness, phonics and other word recognition strategies, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. The interaction between readers and texts of different genres are explored and the needs of English language learners are embedded throughout the curriculum. Critical literacy, language variation, equity in text representation, and access to literacy are emphasized in this course to align with the department’s commitment to Critical Engagement with Diversity and Social Justice. Note: The course is aligned with the objectives of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) in Foundations of Reading, Field 190. Students should take this course prior to taking this MTEL.
EDUC 0303 - Early Literacy and Reading
Note: Teaching candidates should take this course prior to taking the MTEL Foundations of Reading Test - Field #90.
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EDUC 0304 - Teaching Writing: Pre-K-6
Credits: 3
This course will focus on teaching writing of all discourse styles including personal narrative, creative writing, argument, information/explanatory texts, and poetry for early childhood and elementary populations including English language learners and students with variable learning needs. It will emphasize the competencies for grades K-6 included in the Massachusetts Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and best teaching and assessment practices. Students will have the opportunity to apply learning with K-6 students in an apprenticeship linked to the course or to apply learning to students’ authentic writing samples.
Pre/co-requisite: EDUC 0305 .
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EDUC 0305 - Teaching Writing, Children’s Literature, and Disciplinary Literacy
Credits: 3
This course provides the prospective teacher with an introduction to the foundations of written language expression, with a specific focus on orthographic and writing development, literature and nonfiction texts, and critical literacy practices. Equity in text representation, critical literacy practices, and the power of voice in narrative and nonnarrative writing are emphasized to align with the department’s commitment to Critical Engagement with Diversity and Building Community.
Pre/co-requisite: EDUC 0303
EDUC 0305 - Literature and the Language Arts
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EDUC 0306 - Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
Credits: 3
This course offers a foundation in elementary curriculum design, development, and implementation. Course participants will investigate how educators design and teach units that are anchored in rich content and authentic learning and assessment experiences. Culturally responsive curricula and teaching practices that meet the needs of all learners are explored and implemented through readings, discussions and guided activities in unit and lesson development. Differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are practices applied to a backwards design approach to curriculum development. Course participants create well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes anchored in the big ideas of academic disciplines. They explore a range of informal and formal assessment methods and teaching approaches as they work in the field to create inclusive learning environments that value diversity, empower students as learners, support the success of all students, and embrace family and community collaboration. Throughout the course, participants engage in critical reflection relative to their work in both the course and the elementary classroom. They develop the capacity to use observation, anecdotal notes, and feedback from the course instructor and supervising practitioner to improve their developing practice and sense of professionalism. A 30-hour field experience in an elementary setting is required.
Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in EDUC 0319
Pre/co-requisite: EDUC 0311 , EDUC 0301 , EDUC 0305 , and GNSC 0360
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