Online Courses

The following courses begin March 18 (Block 6) and will run 5 weeks, through April 27:

PO 111.6Q Introduction to American Politics
(3 credit hours) (Applies to core curriculum)
A broad survey of American politics, including political behavior of the American electorate, the theory and practice of constitutional government, the structure and functioning of American political institutions, and contemporary issues.

The following courses begin April 29 (Block 7) and will run 5 weeks, through June 8:

MF 678.7Q – Theory and Practice of Medical Family Therapy
(3 credit hours) (Graduate Level)
This course will introduce students to the basic theoretical and practical dimensions of marriage and family therapy in acute and chronic medical settings. Acute and chronic medical situations present high levels of stress for which MFTs are uniquely trained and situated to be helpful. As health care seeks to become more holistic and integrative, the need for individuals adept at systems thinking and the development of holistic views such as MFTs will become critical.

The following courses begin June 10 (Block 8) and will run 5 weeks, through July 13:

BA 240 8Q – Personal Financial Planning
(3 credit hours) (Core course, Holistic Health domain)
This course examines basic financial skills which each of us must develop over our lifetime. Personal financial statements, calculating net worth, cash management tools, wise use of credit, and managing credit card debt are explored first. Also included is an overview of the federal tax system, tips to minimize the “tax bite”, tax-deferred savings plans [IRA’s and 401(k)] and personal investing strategies for stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. In addition, topics will include the benefits of home ownership (tax savings and appreciation), the benefits of mortgage and home equity debt, and the services a real estate broker can provide. The course also explores a variety of insurance products available (term life, permanent life, auto, medical), social security and retirement benefits, the basic provisions of a will, the use of trusts, and how to minimize gift/ estate/ inheritance taxes. The course may not be applied to any major or minor within the Business Department.

CJ 101 8Q – Introduction to Criminal Justice
(3 credit hours)(Core course, Self and Society domain)
This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system in the United States. Attention will be given to the nature of criminal law in a democracy, including how it is defined and applied in the United States. Students will learn how crime is measured. The course will examine myths about crime and criminal justice. Additionally, the institutions of law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections will be emphasized, along with an examination of how they are interrelated and held accountable.

CJ 365 8Q – Diversity and the Criminal Justice System
(3 credit hours)
This course explores relationships between society and the criminal justice system. Particular attention is given to both past and contemporary relationships between the criminal justice system and historically marginalized groups (e.g., based upon race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation). Issues of dissent and divergent perspectives on the role of the criminal justice system will be explored. The changing policies and practices of criminal justice agencies in a diverse and democratic culture will also be examined.

MU 189 8Q – Introduction to Music
(3 credit hours)(Applies to core curriculum)(Core course, Expressive Arts – Fine Arts domain)
A general survey of vocal and instrumental forms, terminology, and style characteristics of composers from the Medieval period to the present. Emphasis is upon the musical experience (listening) and historical significance of Western art music.

NU 320 8Q – Essentials of Nutrition
(2 credit hours)
Prerequisites: NU 224, NU 232, NU 240 and NU 260
This course will provide the student with essential foundational nutrition background and the knowledge necessary for evaluation of the nutritional status of clients across the lifespan. The course will focus on nutritional applications and intervention for health promotion and disease/illness.

SO 183 8Q – Cultural Anthropology
(3 credit hours)(Core course, Global Awareness domain)
This course focuses on the study of human behavior within various social contexts, as well as the development of a wide array of cultural traits and belief systems in human communities. By studying distinctive forms of social relations and universal and particular aspects of human culture, students are exposed to the fallacies of cultural and racial superiority of western societies over the rest of the world, particularly primitive cultures.

The following courses begin June 10 (Block 8/9) and will run 10 weeks, through August 17:

HI 115 8Q – History of Modern America
(3 credit hours)(Core course, Historical Roots domain)
The second half of the American history survey. Begins in the immediate post-Civil War era, and introduces students to major themes and events in United States history in the late nineteenth century and through most of the twentieth century.
No prerequisite.

The following courses begin July 15 (Block 9) and will run 5 weeks, through August 17:

CJ 297 9Q – Criminal Law
(3 credit hours)
This course introduces criminal law in the United States. The course examines the purposes and historical development of criminal law, along with discussing the Constitutional limits on what behaviors can be criminalized. Students study the legal elements that must be proven to convict an individual. The course also considers parties to a crime, like accomplices and accessories, attempted crimes, and defenses to a crime (e.g., self defense, insanity). Students will use the “case method,” requiring them to critically analyze real life legal cases.

CJ 390 9Q – Topics in Criminal Justice: Death Penalty
(3 credit hours)
This course provides the opportunity for a study of a significant topic, problem, or issue in criminal justice. Recent examples are: Death Penalty, Sex Offenders, and Community Corrections. This course may be repeated for credit when content varies.

PO 111 9Q – Introduction to American Politics
(3 credit hours)(Core course, Self and Society domain)
A broad survey of American politics, including political behavior of the American electorate, the theory and practice of constitutional government, the structure and functioning of American political institutions, and contemporary issues.