Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

ASSOCIATE STUDIES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
2040:
230 TECHNICAL CAREER SEARCH SKILLS 1 credit
Students will develop specific skills in resume writing, interviewing, self-directed job search, networking,
researching employers, as well as learning the fundamentals of the job market.
240 HUMAN RELATIONS 3 credits
Examination of principles and methods which aid in understanding the individual’s response to
society and the relationship between society and individuals.
241 TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN VALUES 2 credits
Examination of impact of scientific and technical change upon people, their values and institutional
arrangements. Topics include biomedical technology, automation, economic growth, natural
environment and technology and quality of life.
242 AMERICAN URBAN SOCIETY 3 credits
Multidisciplinary treatment of urban processes and problems. Concerns historical, political,
social, economic and other environmental forces which impact the individual in an urban setting.
243 CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES 3 credits
Multidisciplinary approach to global social problems. Examines cultural, political, and economic issues
in developed and developing nations. Emphasizes technology’s impact and global interrelationships.
244/344 DEATH AND DYING 2 credits
Examination of a wide range of topics related to death and dying. Emphasis is placed on understanding
and coping with death and dying.
247 SURVEY OF BASIC ECONOMICS 3 credits
Introduction to economic analysis and issues designed for the student taking only one course in
economics. Coverage includes economic systems, exchange, money and banking, national
income, employment, fiscal policy and current domestic economic problems.
251 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AT WORK 3 credits
Examination of relationship between human behavior and the work organization. Emphasis on
how contemporary organizations are changing and what makes individuals within their organizations
more effective.
254 THE BLACK EXPERIENCE FROM 1619 TO 1877 2 credits
Prerequisite: 2020:121 or 3300:112. Examination of the black American including origins, historical
achievements and striving to achieve first-class citizenship in America from 1619 to 1877.
255 THE BLACK EXPERIENCE SINCE 1877 2 credits
Prerequisites: 121 or 3300:112. Examines issues in Black America since 1877. Compare segregation,
integration, desegregation with equal opportunity and diversity as strategies ameliorating
discrimination, racism and cultural differences.
256 DIVERSITY IN AMERICAN SOCIETY 2 credits
Prerequisites: 121, or 3300:112 or equivalent. Survey course covering demographic, social, economic,
political, and educational realities of diversity in 21st Century. Focus on diversity and
unity, historical overview.
290 SPECIAL TOPICS: ASSOCIATE STUDIES SOCIAL SCIENCES 1-4 credits
(May be repeated with a change in topic) Prerequisite: permission. Selected topics on subject
areas of interest in the social sciences.
INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY
2100:
190 INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY EVALUATION 1 credit
Prerequisite: admission to program. A continuing assessment of the student’s progress and program.
Enrollment required during first semester in the Individualized Study Program.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT
2200:
110 FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 credits
Provides students with a comprehensive overview of model early childhood programs and
places emphasis on interactions between home and school that impact children's development.
245 INFANT/TODDLER DAY-CARE PROGRAMS 3 credits
Survey of infant/toddler development. Principles of infant/toddler caregiving. Design of environment
and curriculum based on child’s needs. Includes observation of children. (20 field hours
required)
246 MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN CHILD CARE 3 credits
The study of cultural differences in child care and preschool settings to improve caregiving practices
and enhance communication between caregivers and families.
247 DIVERSITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY 3 credits
Examination and analysis of children’s books and materials on diversity reflecting differences
and similarities of groups of people that make up our society.
250 OBSERVING AND RECORDING CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOR 3 credits
Prerequisite: 7400:265 or permission. Develops observing and recording skills using different
types of records to assess children’s development and behavior. (10 field hours required)
290 SPECIAL TOPICS: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: permission. Selected topics on subject areas of interest in early childhood development.
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295 EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM 5 credits
Prerequisites: 245 and 5200:360, 370 and 7400:265, 270, 280. Supervised practicum in an early
childhood/preschool educational setting designed for Early Childhood Development students only.
297 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisite: permission. Selected topics and special
areas of study under supervision and evaluation of selected faculty member with whom specific
arrangements have been made.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
TECHNOLOGY
2220:
100 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 credits
Overview of criminal justice system, its history, development and evolution within the United States
including subsystems of police, courts, corrections. Constitutional limitations, current criminal justice
practices human relations, professionalization, prevention.
101 INTRODUCTION TO PROPRIETARY SAFETY 4 credits
Prerequisite: 2220:100.Overview of functions, problems and strategies of contract and proprietary
security agencies. Philosophy of the protection of assets based on risk analysis and cost
effectiveness.
102 CRIMINAL LAW FOR POLICE 3 credits
Prerequisite: 2220:100. Historical development and philosophy of the law. Thorough study of modern
criminal law including Ohio Criminal Code and defenses to particular crimes.
104 EVIDENCE AND CRIMINAL LEGAL PROCESS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 2220:100. Study of evidence law, constitutional perspectives and law enforcement officer’s
relationship thereto. Court procedures from arrest to incarceration.
106 JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCESS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 2220:100. Examination of juvenile justice system, functions of its various components;
adolescent subculture, legislation, causative factors, prevention and treatment methodologies and
programs.
120 CRIME PREVENTION: THEORY, PRACTICE, AND MANAGEMENT 3 credits
Examines contemporary crime prevention and security strategies used in target hardening. Central
theme is the use of community resources to prevent crime.
225 THE POLICE EXPERIENCE 3 credits
Prerequisite: 100. Academic refresher course of basic police academy. Completion (C or better) and
2220:100 qualifies a commissioned police officer to test out of certain courses (see adviser).
230 CORPORATE AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITY INTEGRITY 3 credits
Prerequisites: 101, 120. Examines security and crime prevention strategies in the private sector.
Particular focus related to how target hardening can protect life and property.
235 SCHOOL CRIME AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION 3 credits
Prerequisites: 101, 120. Examines the nature and extent of crime and deviance in American schools.
Particular focus is on the use of a systems approach to prevent crime.
240 VICE AND ORGANIZED CRIME 3 credits
Prerequisites: 100 and permission. An overview of organizations operating nationally and internationally
in a variety of criminal activities with a particular emphasis on narcotics trafficking.
250 CRIMINAL CASE MANAGEMENT 6 credits
Prerequisites: 100, 2820:105 and permission. Reconstruction of chronological sequence of a crime
including searching, collection, preserving and evaluation of physical and oral evidence. Scientific
approach to criminal investigation.
255 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC INVESTIGATION 3 credits
Prerequisite: 100. This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of forensic science.
The emphasis will be on skills and techniques of evidence evaluation.
260 CRITICAL INCIDENT INTERVENTIONS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 credits
Prerequisite: 100. This course is designed to introduce the student to the stressors and emotions of
dealing with people and workers involved in crisis situations.
270 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 100. Examines the corrections component of the criminal justice system. Special focus
on the development and use of probation, parole and other alternative forms of sentencing.
280 CYBERCRIME 3 credits
Prerequisites: 101, 120. Examines crime and deviance in cyberspace. Particular focus is on the prevention
of computer intrusion in the workplace.
290 SPECIAL TOPICS: CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1-4 credits
(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisite: permission. Workshops and special programs
in selected areas of criminal justice such as community relations, crime statistics, ethics, survival.
294 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP EVALUATION 1 credit
Prerequisites: 100. Thirty credits and permission; corequisite: 295. Analysis by student and instructor of
internship experience. A sharing of knowledge gained by student during internships.
295 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP 3 credits
Prerequisites: 100. Thirty credits and permission; corequisite: 294. Supervised work experience in
criminal justice agency for purpose of increasing student understanding of criminal justice process.
296 CURRENT TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: 100. A variety of course topics on current subjects relative to law enforcement and the
Criminal Justice System. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
297 INDEPENDENT STUDY: CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: 100 and permission. Selected topics and special areas of study in Criminal Justice
Technology under the supervision of a selected faculty member with whom specific arrangements
have been made.