NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

331 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COMP 1500 College Writing (3 credits) A writing workshop emphasizing recursive writing and reflection within a variety of contexts. This course provides instruction in writing rhetorically, researching and documenting sources, and composing in multiple media. Prerequisites: SAT Verbal score of 520, ACT English score of 22, a TOEFL score of 650 (paper) or 280 (computer), a passing Writing Challenge Exam, or COMP 1000. COMP 1500H College Writing Honors (3 credits) A writing workshop with instruction in the principles and skills of argumentation and critical reading. Students will receive instruction in methods of research and documentation of sources and in computer use. Prerequisite: SAT verbal score of 520, ACT English score of 22, a TOEFL score of 650 (paper) or 280 (computer), a passing score on the Writing Challenge Exam, or COMP 1000. Honors students only. COMP 2000 Advanced College Writing (3 credits) A writing workshop emphasizing inquiry-based research in academic and professional settings. This course challenges students to engage in substantive projects drawing on multiple methods of research and asks students to document, present, and reflect on their findings. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H. COMP 2000H Advanced College Writing Honors (3 credits) A writing workshop with advanced instruction in argumentation as it applies in various professional settings. The course also includes additional instruction in critical reading, research, and writing. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H. Honors students only. COMP 2020 Writing About Literature (3 credits) A writing workshop emphasizing inquiry-ba sed research in one or more of the following literary genres: fiction, poetry, drama, and essays. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H. CRJU—Criminal Justice CRJU 1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits) This course includes an overview of the agencies and individuals that comprise the American criminal justice system. Students will examine the theories that seek to explain the “causes” and “cures” of crime. The major focus is on the development and operation of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and its relationship to life in our society. CRJU 1200 Criminal Law (3 credits) This course covers the study of substantive criminal law. Students learn the elements of major crimes and defenses. Students also examine the distinctions between various state statutes, the common law, the Bill of Rights, and the Model Penal Code. Topics include sources of substantive law, classification of crimes, parties to crime, elements of crimes, and matters of criminal responsibility. CRJU 2000 Constitutional Issues (3 credits) This course will provide a general review of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, especially the constitutional basis for criminal law and the impact of the Constitution and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Students also examine the constitutional aspects of criminal procedure, including searches, seizures, arrests, interrogation, the pretrial process, trial, sentencing and appeal. Prerequisite: CRJU 1100. CRJU 2220 Criminology (3 credits) This course is designed to familiarize students with theories of criminal behavior and basic research methodology in criminal justice and criminology. Specifically, students will examine the scientific study of crime and criminals. Throughout the course various topics will be covered, including criminological theory, defining and measuring crime, contemporary crime patterns and types of crime. Prerequisites: CRJU 1100. CRJU 2400 Court Systems and Procedures (3 credits) The court process is complex and affects both policing and corrections, this course will delve into the authority, power, and limitations of the court systems of America. While focusing on the dynamics of American court systems, each class will accentuate crucial aspects of law and procedure on-the-books contrasted with law- in-practice. The key personnel of court system will be highlighted, with an emphasis placed on authentic real- life situations, not just participant’s ideal behaviors and actions. Further, controversial issues and technological changes will be addressed, including their impact on the contemporary American court systems and procedures. Prerequisite: CRJU 1100. CRJU 2500 Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice (3 credits) This course is designed to acquaint students with an understanding of the importance of ethics within the United States Criminal Justice System through applying basic ethical principles to the three components of the criminal justice system: the police, the courts and corrections. Prerequisite: CRJU 1100. CRJU 2600 Multiculturalism and Crime (3 credits) This course examines the interplay between race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and