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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: articulate foundational concepts and definitions in criminology while describing its historical development; explain the principles of Classical and Neoclassical Criminology including their contemporary applications; define the legal characteristics and elements of crime; categorize various types of crime based on legal and social criteria, and discuss the methodologies and significance of crime measurement in criminal justice research; examine historical and contemporary crime trends in the United States; analyze demographic influences on crime and evaluate the impact of crime on communities; define victimology, explore key theories and historical context, analyze the concept and costs of victimization; trace the development of victims' rights, and identify risk factors for victimization; describe and apply Rational Choice Theory; explore the principles of the Positivist School of Criminology; identify factors and biases in Individual Trait Theory and evaluate the implications of these theories on social policy and crime; provide an overview of sociological theories of crime; examine social conflict theories; discuss developmental theories of crime; and explore various social process theories, including their applications and impacts on policy and practice in criminology.
The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include: Foundations of Criminology; Crime Classification, Attributes, and Components; Methods of Crime Measurement in Criminal Justice Research; Crime Patterns and Trends; Victimization within the Criminal Justice System; Rational Choice and Trait Theories in Criminology; Social Structure and Social Process Theories in Criminology; Social Conflict Theories and Restorative Justice; Developmental Theories of Crime; Understanding Violent Crime; Exploring Types of Murder; Understanding Sex Crimes; Fundamentals of Property Crime; Economic and Public Order Crimes; Crimes of Moral Turpitude; Political Crime and Terrorism; Cyber Crime; The American Criminal Justice System; Law Enforcement in America; and Punishment and Corrections.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Political Science (5/24).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: explain the foundational principles and objectives of philosophy, along with the significance of its various branches in intellectual exploration, fostering a holistic understanding of philosophical inquiry; develop critical thinking skills through the analysis and evaluation of arguments, recognizing their structures and the importance of coherent reasoning in logical discourse, enabling rigorous intellectual engagement; differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning, gain insight into the enduring philosophical legacy of Socrates and Plato, appreciating their contributions to Western thought, fostering a deeper appreciation for historical philosophical development; and utilize the Socratic Method as a tool for inquiry and critical examination, employing questioning techniques to foster thoughtful dialogue and deepen comprehension, nurturing intellectual curiosity and dialogical proficiency.
The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments, and a proctored final exam. Major topics include Fundamentals of Philosophy and Logic; Understanding Logical Fallacies; Exploring Free Will and Determinism; Exploring Self, Mind, and Consciousness in Philosophy; The Concept of Divinity in Philosophical Inquiry; Exploring the Interplay Between Religion and Philosophy; Exploring Reality in Philosophical Inquiry; The Philosophical Foundations of Science; Foundations of Knowledge: An Introduction to Epistemology; Exploring Ancient Perspectives on Knowledge; Contemporary Perspectives on Knowledge; Current Trends in Epistemological Inquiry; Exploring Ethical Theory and Practice; The Study of Political Theory; Ethics, Equality, and Social Justice.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category 3 semester hours in Philosophy or Humanities (5/24).
