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Course IDCourse NameCourse DescriptionTextbookCredit HoursSyllabus
RCJU306Criminal Procedures

This course examines the admissibility of evidence and confessions, recent civil rights decisions, reconciling individual rights and community interest in law and order.

Title: Criminal Procedure
Author: Matthew Lippman
ISBN: 978-1-5443-3475-2
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Publication Date: January 2019
Required

3Syllabus
RCJU400Administration of Criminal Justice

This course examines organizational and management theories as they apply to criminal justice agencies and organizations. Different management styles, practices and problems are discussed. Also covered are the structure, purpose and process of the criminal justice system and policy making in justice administration. Please check the class schedule at your home institution to see if this class is available for enrollment this term.

Title: Justice Administration
Author: Kenneth J. Peak
ISBN: 978-0-13-270899-9
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication Date: October 24, 2011
Required

3Syllabus
RCJU401Cyber Crime

This course will focus on cyber crime perpetrated via computers and/or other electronic means this course also addresses the legal issues involved in cyber crime investigations. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered.

Title: Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime
Author: Marjie T. Britz
ISBN: 978-0-13-267771-4
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: May 16, 2013
Required

3Syllabus
RCJU402Homeland Security

This class takes a comprehensive approach to studying the facets of homeland security, the complexity of homeland security and terrorism, defeating terrorists, and Homeland Security’s response to terrorist threats. Through critical thinking and analysis students will have the opportunity to learn and share ideology on current problems inherent to homeland security. This course is writing and reading intensive. Each module will offer students opportunities to test their knowledge through interactive exercises, assessments, and quality discussions. In additional to the primary learning outcomes, students are encouraged to expand their knowledge on homeland security issues and the ever changing current events of our country. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered.

Title: Homeland Security
Author: Larry K. Gaines; Victor E. Kappeler; Janine Kremling
ISBN: 978-0-13-454917-0
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: April 16, 2018
Required

3Syllabus
RCJU403Criminal Law

This course will introduce students to the criminal law and the historical and philosophical rational behind our laws in America. The student will encounter various classification schemas, identify the elements of and defenses to specific crimes. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered.

Title: Criminal Law
Author: John L. Worrall; Jennifer L. Moore
ISBN: 978-0-13-138317-3
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication Date: December 27, 2011
Required

3Syllabus
RCOM200Introduction to Human Communications

This course examines the theoretical foundations of human communication through definitional analysis and examination of communication models, code elements and ethical considerations pertinent to communication in our society. This course provides the opportunity for each student to participate in interpersonal and public speaking presentations to develop his/her skills in interacting with others in both the personal and professional arenas. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered.

Title: Communication
Author: Steven A. Beebe; Susan J. Beebe; Diana K. Ivy
ISBN: 978-0-13-375382-0
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: January 28, 2015
Required

3Syllabus
RCOM300Human Communication and Rational Decisions

The concepts of argumentation and reasoning are as old as civilization: Homer recounts arguments among the Greeks outside Troy and Isaiah tells us the Lord asked the people to reason together. Yet, today the concept of argumentation is the subject of much difference of scholarly opinion. Many would continue the Platonic and medieval position claiming that argumentation has no relation to communication; others are searching for some accommodation between the two; still others investigate argumentation from the perspective of human communication. The result is a variety of theories of argument each claiming adherence. The purpose of this course is to examine these points of view in depth and to generate by the end of the semester an understanding of each. You are expected to understand all the theories and to argue freely for the point of view you hold. Ultimately, the course will introduce you to contemporary theories of argument, and how claims, evidence, and warrants are used in a variety of fields and domains. You will study in depth the various forms of support such as statistics, anecdotal, and critical types of evidence are used throughout academic disciplines and various professions. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered.

Title: Argumentation and Critical Decision Making
Author: Richard D. Rieke; Malcolm O. Sillars; Tarla Rai Peterson
ISBN: 978-0-205-21059-6
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication Date: February 9, 2012
Required

3Syllabus
RCOM301Intercultural Communications

This course examines the meaning, significance and impact of intercultural communication as it applies individually, nationally and globally as well as in groups and organizations the course will explore the meaning of “culture” and its effects on perception and understanding. Both macro and micro cultural differences will be examined and the danger of cultural misunderstanding will be explored. The course will also examine the ever growing need for intercultural communication competence and introduce ways to increase that competence. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered.

Title: Intercultural Competence
Author: Myron W. Lustig; Jolene Koester
ISBN: 978-0-205-21124-1
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication Date: July 20, 2012
Required

3Syllabus
RCOM303Movies and Meaning: Communication in Film

This course provides valuable insight into the language and symbolism of film and how meaning is conveyed to audiences. Students will explore the techniques and language systems of film and further their appreciation and understanding of why and how viewers respond as they do to different films based on interpersonal, intercultural, verbal and nonverbal communication. In addition to the required text, students in the course will also be required to view the following films. Availability for each is listed. There is a nominal fee to view each film (1.99-2.99). You should also check your local and/or school library as well as any streaming services to which you subscribe (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Starz, etc.) for the titles as they may have them available. The Wizard of Oz -Itunes, YouTube Hamlet (Zefferelli)-Itunes, Google Play, YouTube The Exorcist-YouTube, Itunes, Google Play The Graduate-YouTube, Itunes Sands of Iwo JimaYouTube, Itunes Letters From Iwo Jima-YouTube, Itunes Lincoln-YouTube, Itunes, Google Play TwisterYouTube, Itunes, Google Play Shallow Hal-YouTube, Itunes, Google Play Citizen Kane-YouTube, Itunes, Google Play Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered.

Title: Understanding Movies
Author: Louis Giannetti
ISBN: 978-0-13-449208-7
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: January 5, 2017
Required

3Syllabus
RCOM304Gender Communications

This course, He Said, She Said: Gender and Communication, examines gender identity, attitudes and stereotypes as they pertain to communication among and between genders. The course balances research and theory with practical presentation and application of course material. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered.

Title: Gender Speak
Author: Diana K. Ivy; Phil M. Backlund
ISBN: 978-0-205-49318-0
Publisher: Allyn&Bacon, Incorporated
Publication Date: June 19, 2007
Required

3Syllabus
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