This course prepares students to carry out research and to be sophisticated consumers of the research literature in the social sciences. Students will learn how to formulate a research problem, translate abstract concepts into measurable variables, select a research methodology, carry out research, analyze data, and communicate the results. Covered topics include sampling, measurement, validity, reliability, research design and statistical analysis. The ethical and social dimensions of social science research will also be discussed.

4.5 Credit Hours

This course familiarizes the student with the origins of criminal law and explores its historical development into modern American crimes codes. Each lesson introduces the student to substantive criminal law and associated legal principles and terminology. This course contrasts elements of crimes against persons, crimes against property, cyber-crime, white collar crime, and other types of crime. Early and modern approaches to identifying, deterring, preventing, detecting, prosecuting, and punishing criminal behavior are also examined.

4.5 Credit Hours

This course concentrates on communicating effectively in business and in the professions. A range of business and professional documents are prepared based on the concepts of purpose and audience, and a formal written report is researched and developed. The course focuses on techniques for clearly, concisely, and persuasively communicating information in speaking and in writing. The course emphasizes developing skills in verbal communication and in planning, organizing, and delivering oral presentations.

4.5 Credit Hours

Begins with an overview of German history in the early twentieth-century, World War I, and Weimar Germany. Examines the rise of the Nazi Party, the career of Adolf Hitler, the Nazi accession to power, domestic and foreign policies of the Nazi state, and German society and culture under National Socialism. Concludes with a survey of World War II and the Holocaust.

4.5 Credit Hours

Offers current topics from the area of history. (The exact topic will be announced in the schedule of classes.)

4.5 Credit Hours

Surveys modern European history since the beginning of the First World War. Emphasizes the geopolitical and the socioeconomic forces which have shaped Europe since the end of the Second World War.

4.5 Credit Hours

Traces the development of drama from its inception to the present day. Presents representative plays of major dramatists throughout the world, including Sophocles, Shakespeare, Moliere, Ibsen, Shaw, and Williams. Provides opportunity to attend plays at local theatres.

4.5 Credit Hours

Enables students to make the transition from ‘working adults’ to ‘working adult students’ by focusing on four components of academic skills development: adjusting to higher education, making academic progress, personal and career development and information literacy. Modules help adult students develop the confidence, skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges of college, life and work. Topics include goal setting, time management, study skills, critical reading and thinking and research strategies. Highly recommended for new and returning students who have been out of school for many years and may need assistance adjusting to college life. This course does not fulfill requirements for graduation and is not offered for academic credit.

4.5 Credit Hours