Course Catalog

This course addresses the evolution and restriction of prisoner rights, custodial rights, civil liability and Section 1983 actions for violations of constitutional rights, excessive force claims, failure to train, failure to screen, deliberate indifference, medical care, civil liability and the use of force, civil liability for claims of failure to protect and for in police custody, prison conditions, liability and wrongful custodial deaths, liability issues surrounding searches and seizure issues and segregation, supervisor liability, and civil liability and the impact on corrections and law enforcement. Actions undertaken under the color of state law will be examined with scrutiny. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered.

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.

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.

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.

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.