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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES — INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM

 
Criminal Justice Courses

P100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Online / Correspondence
Historical and philosophical background, structure, functions, and operation of the criminal justice system in the United States. Introduction to and principles of formal behavior control devices. Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore standing.

P200 - Theories of Crime and Deviance

Online / Correspondence
Critical examination of biological, psychological, and sociological theories of crime and deviance. Examination of individual, group, and societal reactions to norm-violating behaviors. NOTE: Online course requires Microsoft Word.

P306 - Drugs and Society

Online / Correspondence
Analysis of the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that shape the use of consciousness-altering substances. Consideration of the way these factors influence the social and legal response to drug use. NOTE: Online course requires Microsoft Word.

P462 - Child Abuse and Neglect

Online / Correspondence
Cultural, societal, and personal components that lead to child abuse. Approaches to treatment within a typology of abusers. Students must have access to a VCR or DVD player. NOTE: Online course requires Microsoft Word. Prerequisites: P200 and senior standing or consent of instructor.


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