2021-2022 Course List

Review and interpretation of a body of research.

Provides first-hand experience in applying communication theories in the workplace under the direction of an on-site supervisor.

Original research which meets accepted research standards.

Communication Literacy relates to how effectively we engage with other people across a range of communication types including oral, written, nonverbal, graphic, visual, melodic, and kinesthetic. Communication Literacy expands our understanding for the array of messages we receive and share with the world.

Introduction to advocacy through communication and mass media, including principles, theories, practices, and ethics.

Course in which students in School of Communication programs synthesize research and learning and/or prepare portfolios and job application materials. Course must be taken in the last year in the major.

Introduction to academic concepts and issues in corrections, with emphasis on student professional development. The course includes a 50-hour service learning component to be completed outside of class. Correction majors should take this course as early as possible.

Prerequisites:

CJ 101 and SOC 101

Addresses the justifications and the historical development of punishment, the legal and policy issues concerning capital punishment, and the use of incarceration as a response to crime.

May be used to explore areas of interest not covered in regular courses. A maximum of three hours applicable toward a major or minor in the department with consent of an advisor.

Prerequisites:

Consent 

Research methodologies as they apply to correctional evidence-based practices are covered, as are strengths and limitations of various research practices, especially with respect to central correctional concepts such as risk, recidivism, and program evaluation. Students will gain experience with data sources, data collection, and basic interpretation of data analysis.

JOLT is a collaborative effort between the University and several probation offices. Students will mentor delinquents in the community and be mentored by local probation officers. This is a year-long commitment.

Prerequisites:

CORR 200

JOLT-II is a second semester continuation of CORR 350. Can only enroll after completing CORR 350.

Prerequisites:

CORR 350

A critical examination of current issues in the correctional field.

Implications of Sociological Knowledge for the administration of Human Services programs. Theoretical and practical aspects of administration with the Social Service systems.

Prerequisites:

SOC 101 

Sociological perspective on social deviance; overview of theoretical approaches; emphasis on symbolic interactionism; issues of social control; research examples and policy implications.

Prerequisites:

SOC 101 

A critical consideration of myths concerning crime, perspectives on crime and their assumptions, current criminology theory, and construction of alternative explanations related to crime.

Prerequisites:

SOC 101 

This course focuses on the experiences of women in the criminal justice system--as victims, offenders, and professionals. Women's involvement in this system (whether they were a defendant, an attorney, an inmate, a correctional officer or a crime victim) has often been overlooked or devalued. The goal of this course is to bring the special needs and contributions of women in the criminal justice system into sharper focus.

Diverse Cultures:

Purple

Addresses theoretical roots, historical developments, and current practices of probation, parole, and other community corrections programs. Special attention is given to innovative, future approaches to community corrections. Writing intensive

Prerequisites:

SOC 101 and CJ 101

Examines the rights of inmates, probationers, and parolees.

Principles and methods of individual and group counseling with juvenile and adult offenders; development of interpersonal helping skills, negotiation, and mediation skills.

This class will be taught in modules where students will gain learn how to determine if practices in Corrections are evidence based, the types of programming in Corrections that are supported by research, and skills and knowledge necessary to implement these practices.

Overview of characteristics of victims, victim offender relationships, societal victimization, victim's rights and services, and restorative justice.

Assist the students in starting a healthy conversation on cultural competencies for correctional professionals, and develop resources, skills, and strategies needed to address racism and inequity. The idea is to take a journey in building a more inclusive, connected, and effective correctional organization. Students will discover a framework to help discuss issues related to cultural competency: learn about methods, practices, and values that define cultural competency and culturally based work in various fields and organizations; understand the complexities within ethnic communities; and gain insights into the nature of institutionalized racism.

Diverse Cultures:

Purple