2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

SPAN-4750 Civilization and Literature of Spain II –Sp 3 hours A study of major literary works of Spain from the 17th century to the present day, with emphasis placed on understanding works within their socio-historical context, as well as their literary significance. Geography, history, and culture of Spain from the 17th century to present. Prerequisites: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature . (even years) SPAN-4760 Advanced Medical Spanish 2 hours Study of Spanish medical terminology and cross-cultural concepts essential for effective communication with Latino patients and their families in a variety of healthcare settings. Prerequisite: SPAN-2760 Spanish for Professionals. (even years) SPAN-4770 1 hour Spanish Clinical Experience for Health Care Personnel –Fa, Sp A practical experience in which students minoring in Spanish for Healthcare Personnel assist healthcare professionals in clinical settings as they interact with Latino patients or clients. Prerequisite: SPAN-4760 Advanced Medical Spanish. SPAN-4790 20th Century Spanish Theatre –Sp 3 hours Selected reading and analysis of outstanding Peninsular theatre from Benavente, García Lorca, and other post-Civil War period dramatists. Prerequisites: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature; permission of instructor . (even years) Department of History and Government Course Descriptions Anthropology (ANTH) ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology –Fa, Sp 3 hours Analysis of the concept and its importance for the study of man; an examination of various cultures of the world as they relate to technological, economic, social, political, and religious aspects of these cultures. ANTH-4940 1–3 hours Independent Study in Anthropology Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Criminal Justice (CRJU) CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice –Fa 3 hours Introduction to the discipline and institutions of criminal justice in the United States. Law enforcement, the courts, and corrections will be recognized as a system with interacting and interdependent institutions. An understanding and comprehensive view of the formal criminal justice system is essential. (Fee: $60) CRJU-2200 Criminology –Fa 3 hours Introduction to the major criminological perspectives regarding crime causation. Selected notorious crimes are considered as case studies to enhance understanding of each perspective. Crosslisted as CRJU or SOC. CRJU-2310 Juvenile Delinquency –Fa 3 hours Study and assessment of causal theory and problems of correction and prevention of delinquency. Crosslisted as CRJU or SOC (Fee: $15) CRJU-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Fa 3 hours Available to all students. This course presents an overview of the social, economic, political, legal, spiritual, and ethical considerations concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs in our culture. A primary emphasis of the course includes application of a biblical perspective to assess use of various philosophies and perspectives on drugs and abuse. Treatment and prevention options for individuals and families will be discussed. Crosslisted as CRJU, PYCH, SOC, or SWK. CRJU-3300 Corrections –Fa 3 hours In-depth consideration of probation, penology, and community supervision sectors of the field of criminal justice. (Fee: $30) CRJU-3310 Corrections Administration –Fa 3 hours Contemporary issues related to management of correctional organizations from the administrator’s perspective within the context of legal and political parameters. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. CRJU-3350 Criminal Law –Sp 3 hours Focuses on the general classification of criminal offenses, rules of construction, burden and degree of proof, jurisdiction and venue, limitations to criminal prosecution, requirements for criminal liability, culpable mental states, defenses to criminal liability, and elements of criminal offenses. Prerequisite: CRJU- 1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. CRJU-3360 American Judicial System –Fa 3 hours An introduction to federal and state court systems, duties and responsibilities of the prosecutor, defense counsel, jury, and judge including related topics ranging from plea bargaining to sentencing. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. CRJU-3390 Criminal Evidence –Sp 3 hours Focuses on the evidence process applicable to criminal case preparation and presentation in court. Emphasis on types of evidence, tests of admissibility, objections, weight of evidence, witness competency and credibility, defenses, suppressions, order of evidence presentation at trial, and rules of evidence. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. CRJU-3400 Criminal Procedure –Sp 3 hours Pertains to procedural law, which governs the enforcement of substantive criminal law. Emphasis on legal authority of law enforcement personnel and rights of the accused person with a review of pertinent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Consideration is given to various procedural stages from criminal charges through post-conviction appeal. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice . CRJU-3500 3 hours Foundations of Emergency Management –Sp Intensive study of the community structures that are in place to prepare for, and respond to, community emergencies. Particular emphasis will be given to understanding the various government, nongovernment, and private agencies and organizations that participate in the community preparedness schema, the process of communicty emergency planning, and the risks and realities of serious emergencies in our communities. Students will critically interact with previous American disasters and the impact of policies and practices in their outcomes. Also, students will be guided to how they can positively contribute to the resiliency of their community and what to do in the event of a serious emergency event. Prerequisites: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. (even years) Page 278 2020–21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions SPAN-4750 – CRJU-3500 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT