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CPSC 7361 - Computer Graphics
Three credit hours.
Introduction to computer graphics and graphic systems; output primitives and attributes; two-dimensional graphics: geometric transformations, viewing; three-dimensional graphics: object representation, geometric and modeling transformations and viewing; illumination models and animation; user interface and interactive input.
Prerequisites: MATH 1305; working knowledge of C programming.
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CPSC 7362 - Advanced Computer Graphics
Three credit hours.
Advanced concepts in two-dimensional graphics and three-dimensional graphics; object representations, geometric and modeling transformations, viewing, NURBS curves and surfaces; texture mapping, visible-surface detection methods, advanced illumination and shading models, color models and color applications; advanced animations.
Prerequisites: CPSC 7361 .
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CPSC 7373 - Artificial Intelligence
Three credit hours.
Undergraduate course work in artificial intelligence would be beneficial but is not required. Study of the major areas of artificial intelligence, including general problem solving, search strategies, heuristics, knowledge representation, machine learning, games, scene analysis, expert systems, robotics, natural language processing, and Al languages.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2380; MATH 1305 or MATH 1312.
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CPSC 7374 - Image Processing
Three credit hours.
Study of digital image fundamentals; transformation enhancement, restoration, segmentation, compression, encoding, representation, and description of digital images.
Prerequisites: MATH 1305 or MATH 1312 and a working knowledge of C programming.
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cpsc 7382 - Systems Analysis and Design
Three credit hours.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Analysis and design of computer information services to meet the needs of industries and businesses; intended as a real-world practicum via field study, and as a community outreach via the provision of expertise and training.
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CPSC 7385 - Analysis of Algorithms
Three credit hours.
A study of categories of computer algorithms: greedy, divide-and-conquer, recursive, and probabilistic; performance analysis techniques: order relations, recurrence relations, generating functions, induction, simulation; storage efficiency issues; complexity theory.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2380 and MATH 2310.
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CPSC 7398 - Graduate Project
Three credit hours.
Students, under faculty supervision, will conduct directed research on a particular problem or area of computer science in some depth, and will produce an appropriate project and report based on their investigations.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing and consent of the student’s graduate advisor.
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CPSC 7399 - Selected Topics
Three credit hours.
Various topics in applied computer science, selected from the areas of intelligent systems and computer systems design. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, consent of instructor.
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CPSC 7400 - Independent Study
Four credit hours.
Provides an opportunity for graduate students at the Master’s level to learn material relevant to their research that is not offered in a regular course. Students must take this course with an instructor who will guide the study. A copy of work results will be submitted at the end of the semester.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, instructor permission.
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CPSC 7500 - Independent Study
Five credit hours.
Provides an opportunity for graduate students at the Master’s level to learn material re levant to their research that is not offered in a regular course. Students must take this course with an instructor who will guide the study. A copy of work results will be submitted at the end of the semester.
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CPSC 7600 - Independent Study
Six credit hours.
Provides an opportunity for graduate students at the Master’s level to learn material re levant to their research that is not offered in a regular course. Students must take this course with an instructor who will guide the study. A copy of work results will be submitted at the end of the semester.
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CPSC 7700 - Independent Study
Seven credit hours.
Provides an opportunity for graduate students at the Master’s level to learn material relevant to their research that is not offered in a regular course. Students must take this course with an instructor who will guide the study. A copy of work results will be submitted at the end of the semester.
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CPSC 7800 - Independent Study
Eight credit hours.
Provides an opportunity for graduate students at the Master’s level to learn material relevant to their research that is not offered in a regular course. Students must take this course with an instructor who will guide the study. A copy of work results will be submitted at the end of the semester.
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CPSC 7900 - Independent Study
Nine credit hours.
Provides an opportunity for graduate students at the Master’s level to learn material relevant to their research that is not offered in a regular course. Students must take this course with an instructor who will guide the study. A copy of work results will be submitted at the end of the semester.
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CPSC 8100 - Thesis
One credit hours.
Scholarly investigation of a selected problem in computer science culminating in a written, orally defended thesis. Maximum of six hours may be applied to M.S.
Prerequisites: Consent of thesis advisor.
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CPSC 8200 - Thesis
Two credit hours.
Scholarly investigation of a selected problem in computer science culminating in a written, orally defended thesis. Maximum of six hours may be applied to M.S.
Prerequisites: Consent of thesis advisor.
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CPSC 8300 - Thesis
Three credit hours.
Scholarly investigation of a selected problem in computer science culminating in a written, orally defended thesis. Maximum of six hours may be applied to M.S.
Prerequisites: Consent of thesis advisor.
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CPSC 8400 - Thesis
Four credit hours.
Scholarly investigation of a selected problem in computer science culminating in a written, orally defended thesis. Maximum of six hours may be applied to M.S.
Prerequisites: Consent of thesis advisor.
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CPSC 8500 - Thesis
Five credit hours.
Scholarly investigation of a selected problem in computer science culminating in a written, orally defended thesis. Maximum of six hours may be applied to M.S.
Prerequisites: Consent of thesis advisor.
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CPSC 8600 - Thesis
Six credit hours.
Scholarly investigation of a selected problem in computer science culminating in a written, orally defended thesis. Maximum of six hours may be applied to M.S.
Prerequisites: Consent of thesis advisor.
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CPSC 9100 - Dissertation
One credit hours.
This course deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing dissertation research and successfully defending the design in a proposal hearing. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and dissertation writing processes.
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status or consent of the program coordinator.
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CPSC 9200 - Dissertation
Two credit hours.
This course deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing dissertation research and successfully defending the design in a proposal hearing. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and dissertation writing processes.
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status or consent of the program coordinator.
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CPSC 9300 - Dissertation
Three credit hours.
This course deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing dissertation research and successfully defending the design in a proposal hearing. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and dissertation writing processes.
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status or consent of the program coordinator.
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CPSC 9400 - Dissertation
Four credit hours.
This course deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing dissertation research and successfully defending the design in a proposal hearing. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and dissertation writing processes.
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status or consent of the program coordinator.
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CPSC 9500 - Dissertation
Five credit hours.
This course deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing dissertation research and successfully defending the design in a proposal hearing. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and dissertation writing processes.
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status or consent of the program coordinator.
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CPSC 9600 - Dissertation
Six credit hours.
This course deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing dissertation research and successfully defending the design in a proposal hearing. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and dissertation writing processes.
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status or consent of the program coordinator.
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CPSC 9700 - Dissertation
Seven credit hours.
This course deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing dissertation research and successfully defending the design in a proposal hearing. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and dissertation writing processes.
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status or consent of the program coordinator.
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CPSC 9800 - Dissertation
Eight credit hours.
This course deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing dissertation research and successfully defending the design in a proposal hearing. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and dissertation writing processes.
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status or consent of the program coordinator.
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CPSC 9900 - Dissertation
Nine credit hours.
This course deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing dissertation research and successfully defending the design in a proposal hearing. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and dissertation writing processes.
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status or consent of the program coordinator.
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CRJU 5300 - Crime and Behavior
Three credit hours.
Contemporary criminological theories of factors contributing to crime and social disorder.
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CRJU 5301 - Judicial Process and Behavior
Three credit hours.
Literature on topics such as judicial selection, impact of court decisions, court procedure, factors affecting decision-making behavior of judges.
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CRJU 5302 - Law and Society
Three credit hours.
Role of law in modern society; emphasis on legal theories shaping U.S. legal system, theories of justice, legal reasoning, and application of these theories to real-world problems as introduction to the role of law in helping settle social conflicts.
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CRJU 5380 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three credit hours.
Law enforcement, judicial, correctional systems of other nations; emphasis on comparison with U.S.
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CRJU 7300 - Criminological Theory
Three credit hours.
Original works of criminological theorists from biological, psychological, sociological, and political perspectives; empirical, methodological adequacy of theories and literature; current application as viable explanation of criminal behavior.
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CRJU 7301 - Pro-seminar
Three credit hours.
A critical examination of the theoretical, methodological, and policy issues in criminal justice and criminology. Explores organized knowledge about enduring theoretical and policy questions concerning crime and justice; examines the theoretical foundations of crime control, the relationship between criminal justice agencies, and the relationship between the criminal justice system and its social, political, and economic environments. Also provides students with an overview of criminal justice in higher education and requirements of a graduate education.
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CRJU 7303 - Criminal Justice Systems
Three credit hours.
This course will discuss the major functional components of the criminal justice system from the historical, philosophical and system perspectives. It will analyze the interrelationships among components, and identify the impact of social and political forces on roles and functions of criminal justice agencies.
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CRJU 7304 - Criminal Justice Policy
Three credit hours.
This course is designed to prepare students to understand and influence policy issues in criminal justice. The course will build upon the CJ systems course to provide a base of knowledge in policy analysis, policy research, and working within the system for policy change. This course will be specific to criminal justice policy issues, and will prepare students to complete their public policy thesis.
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CRJU 7305 - Seminar in Criminal Law
Three credit hours.
Major concepts of criminal law; includes various states’ approaches to definitions of crimes, criminal responsibility, criminal defenses.
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CRJU 7320 - Applied Research and Analysis
Three credit hours.
Examines the major concepts, techniques, and application of statistical methods in criminal justice. Topics include understanding when statistical techniques are appropriate, interpretation of results, organization and presentation of numerical information, and introduction to descriptive statistics.
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CRJU 7321 - Criminal Justice Organizations and Management
Three credit hours.
An overview of major theories of criminal justice organizations and management. The course will center on police and correctional organizations but may be applied to any criminal justice organization. Among the topics studies are leadership, personnel, organizational and political environments, and organizational development.
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CRJU 7322 - Foundations of Policing
Three credit hours.
Specific aspects of American police agencies’ organizational patterns, administrative problems, community issues, internal role systems.
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CRJU 7323 - Ethics in Criminal Justice
Three credit hours.
Overview of ethical theory, doctrines, and controversies in the field of criminal justice. Emphasis is placed on the dilemmas faced by criminal justice practitioners and supervisors seeking to make appropriate ethical judgments and decisions that are in keeping with the goals of justice.
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CRJU 7324 - Human Resource Management
Three credit hours.
A number of recent developments, including demographic changes in the labor force increased global competition, experiments with new organizational arrangements, and public policy attention to work force issues have made human resource management increasingly important for law enforcement and correctional managers. This course will cover a broad range of topics associated with HR management specific to the domain of law enforcement and corrections from differing perspectives. Topics covered will include recruiting/selection of employees; training, motivation, and evaluation; retention; discipline and termination; EEO; policy development, and implementation; legal issues and civil liability.
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CRJU 7325 - Cyber Crime and Information Systems Security
Three credit hours.
Provides a foundation for the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in analyzing data and making policy decisions. Topics include the use of GIS as a visual representation of demographic and infrastructure data, using GIS to summarize information, and use of GIS computer software.
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CRJU 7326 - Public Budgeting
Three credit hours.
Budgeting touches every aspect of the public sector, demanding that anyone concerned with policy making and implementation understand how the process works. This class covers the terminology, components, practices, documents and methods of public budgeting and finance at all levels of government and in the non-profit world. Among other things, students will gain an understanding of the budget process, prepare basic budgets, practice using budge documents to do analysis, learn how to evaluate an organization’s finances using financial reports, and write a financial analysis.
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CRJU 7330 - Capstone
Three credit hours.
The criminal justice capstone course is designed to assist students in the integration and synthesis of their graduate experiences from both a theoretical and policy framework. The end product, a Capstone Paper, will provide a means for demonstrating mastery of the discipline and a vehicle for future work and study in the criminal justice profession.
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CRJU 7331 - Community-Based Corrections
Three credit hours.
Traditional correctional functions; emphasis on development of community diversion and residential programs, involvement of correctional programs in the community.
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CRJU 7340 - Correctional Administration
Three credit hours.
Problems with control and treatment of offenders in institutional correctional settings.
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CRJU 7341 - Teaching Practicum
Three credit hours.
Prepares students to teach criminology/criminal justice courses. Covers aspects of presentation, pedagogical issues, giving and grading tests, and handling problem students. Also addressed will be expectations and activities involved in being a faculty member.
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CRJU 7360 - Deviant Behavior
Three credit hours.
See PSYC 7360 .
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CRJU 7361 - Social Psychology
Three credit hours.
See PSYC 7361 .
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CRJU 7370 - Juvenile Delinquency Problems
Three credit hours.
Topics related to juvenile delinquency and prevention in the juvenile justice system.
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CRJU 7390 - Independent Study
Three credit hours.
Intensive research under faculty supervision or practical experience in a selected criminal justice agency. Requires completion of a research paper.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, consent of program coordinator.
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CRJU 7391 - Social Statistics
Three credit hours.
Logic, uses of statistical analysis in social science research; focus on statistical design of research projects, analysis of computer-generated output, statistical procedures and results; critique of statistical adequacy of related literature.
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CRJU 7392 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Three credit hours.
Methods and techniques of research in the behavioral sciences. Includes an in-depth analysis of the conceptualization of research and the design of appropriate research strategies. Topics covered include experimental design, questionnaire construction, observational techniques, and qualitative research designs.
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CRJU 7393 - Seminar on Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three credit hours.
Crucial criminal justice topic determined by student interest, available faculty resources; emphasis on exhaustive analysis of literature in the subject area.
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CRJU 8193 - Dissertation
One credit hours.
Requires consent of advisor. Students will work with advisory committee to complete dissertation.
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CRJU 8301 - Portfolio Preparation
Three credit hours.
The portfolio will consist of a comprehensive literature review on a topic of interest to the student which is to be selected in consultation with a graduate review committee. The portfolio will include a critique of the relevant literature, including any conflicts that exist in previous research, and direction for future research on the topic. The portfolio must be approved by the student’s graduate review committee. Students are expected to provide an oral presentation on the portfolio to the committee.
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CRJU 8302 - Policy Portfolio Preparation
Three credit hours.
This course will facilitate completion of the policy portfolio needed for graduation from the policy track of the MACJ program. Topics covered in this course include review of the literature, to include cases and laws; gathering policies, mandates, and legislation on the topic; research concerning policies of agencies, and qualitative / quantitative research methodologies. the product of the course will be a complete policy portfolio.
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CRJU 8303 - Thesis
Three credit hours.
Independent investigation demonstrating knowledge and methods of scholarship and culminating in a written thesis with oral defense.
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CRJU 8309 - Advanced Research Design
Three credit hours.
This course provides an in-depth overview of quantitative social research methods. Some of the topics discussed will include specific methodological issues experienced by researchers in criminology and criminal justice. Students will be trained on a variety of research techniques commonly employed by criminologists and other social researchers including experimental and quasi-experimental design, survey research, and other quantitative methods. Students will become accustomed to considering research questions and hypotheses and selecting appropriate research method(s) to test these questions/hypothesis. This course will prepare students to connect research questions and interests with appropriate research designs.
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CRJU 8310 - Doctoral Proseminar
Three credit hours.
Provides a foundation for the study of crime and justice and an introduction to the role of Ph.D.s in criminology/criminal justice. Topics include current trends in higher education, employment and career planning, and the role of academics in reducing crime. The course will also serve as an introduction to the doctoral program and writing refresher for incoming doctoral students.
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CRJU 8311 - Survey of Theories of Justice
Three credit hours.
Addresses the theoretical foundation of the justice system in the U.S. Topics include theories related to policing, law, corrections, and juvenile justice. This course provides a foundation for the advanced studies of topics in other courses in the doctoral program.
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CRJU 8312 - Secondary Data Set Management
Three credit hours.
Provides an understanding of secondary data sets and how they can be used in analyses and program evaluation. Topics include data cleaning for accuracy and efficiency, recording variables, and preparing data sets for analysis with SPSS.
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CRJU 8313 - Advanced Criminological Theory
Three credit hours.
Current works in criminological theory. Addresses updates of classical criminological theories as well as theories and research within the previous ten years.
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CRJU 8314 - Mixed Methodology
Three credit hours.
The course provides instruction in advanced methodologies of criminal justice and criminological research. Students will be exposed to a variety of qualitative techniques in addition to quantitative techniques of research methods. CRJU 7392 should be completed prior to taking this class. Enrollment in this course is restricted to students enrolled in the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. Students from outside the CRJU Ph.D. program who wish to enroll must have permission of the Criminal Justice graduate coordinator and the professor of records.
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CRJU 8315 - Multivariate Statistics
Three credit hours.
This course provides instruction in advanced multivariate statistical application. CRJU 7391 should be completed prior to taking this class.
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CRJU 8316 - Advanced Statistics
Three credit hours.
This course will reinforce techniques for statistical analysis learned in CRJU 8315 - Multivariate Statistics and introduce students to more advanced approaches to quantitative analysis, including Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and their extensions. By the end of the course, students will have a basic knowledge of quantitative analytic techniques used in advanced forms of criminal justice research.
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CRJU 8331 - Urban Spatial Structures
Three credit hours.
Provides an understanding of American cities, how they have changed over time, and how the spacio-temporal characteristics influence criminal behavior.
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CRJU 8332 - Theories of Neighborhoods and Crime
Three credit hours.
The goal of the course is to provide a comprehensive theoretical background upon which to conduct research on neighborhoods and crime.
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CRJU 8333 - Theory and Practice of Spatial Analysis
Three credit hours.
Advanced analysis of data related to crime in the urban environment. Topics include using Spatial Analyst, CrimeStat III, and other spatial statistics. Theories of neighborhoods and crime will be tested using data on crime and social dynamics.
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CRJU 8373 - Critical Issues in Criminology
Three credit hours.
This course is designed to provide in-depth readings on topical subjects that are pertinent to student’s concentration area. Students will be provided with a readings list and will be required to demonstrate analysis of information from that list in the form of papers, presentations, and special topic discussions.
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CRJU 8383 - Research Practicum
Three credit hours.
Course goals are to: 1) give students experience in writing grant proposals and obtain funding, 2) give students experience in designing research and putting research in practice, 3) give students practical experience in conducting research, and 4) build on student knowledge in analysis and research in preparation for completing their dissertation.
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CRJU 8393 - Dissertation
Three credit hours.
Requires consent of advisor. Students work with advisory committee to complete dissertation.
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CPSP 7240 - Practicum I
Two credit hours.
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CPSP 7320 - Capstone
Three credit hours.
The capstone program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills gained from course and field work into an in-depth final project. The capstone is carried out by completing a public service project that builds on the cumulative knowledge gained from experiences at UACS. Students have three semesters to complete Capstone once they enroll in the course.
Prerequisites: Completion of CPSP 7331 with a grade of at least a C.
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CPSP 7330 - International Public Service Project
Three credit hours.
The international public service project is designed to provide a practical “hands on” experience in public service outside the U.S. or in a domestic setting with an international focus. The purpose of the project is to provide an opportunity for students to experience some type of public service that stretches the boundaries of their existing cultural and experiential world. Students will be expected to engage in a project that will build on the knowledge and skills developed in the first two semesters of the MPS curriculum. Working within the time frame of the summer session, the student is expected to make a substantial contribution in planning and implementing the project to which he/she is assigned. Three credit hours will be awarded for work completed satisfactorily.
Prerequisites: Grade of at least a C in all completed core courses.
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CPSP 7340 - Practicum II
Three credit hours.
The practicum is a year-long required course in the first year of the MPS degree program. The practicum is a field service course that places students in public service projects where students apply the knowledge and skills they are learning at the School. Field service projects work to address systemic issues identified by organizations such as the Arkansas Community Foundation, the Department of Health and Human Services and non-profit organizations. Students must complete both semesters of the practicum, two credit hours in the fall semester and three credit hours in the spring semester.
Prerequisites: Completion of CPSP 7240 with a grade of at least a C.
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CSPS 7115 - Professionalism in Public Service
One credit hours.
A career in public service requires a personal dedication that leads to building stronger relationships, stronger communities and a more workable and responsive world. This seminar is designed to help students gain knowledge and experience to further their public service careers in the areas of nonprofit, governmental, political, volunteer or private sector work. The material in this course builds upon the knowledge and skill sets learned in the other courses and compliments the students’ ongoing fieldwork. The seminar will draw upon a wide variety of resources and activities in an effort to enhance the students’ personal and professional growth.
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CSPS 7125 - Public Finance for public Service
One credit hours.
The course is a conceptual introduction to the role of public finance in facilitating social change within a community. Basic principles and concepts of the municipal bond market, the public finance process, general public finance law, federal securities, and federal tax will be introduced.
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CSPS 7127 - Media Relations for Public Service
One credit hours.
This course is an introduction to media relations for public service practitioners. Basic principles and concepts of cross-platform news coverage and public relations will be examined as they relate to public service entities. Topics covered will include writing, editing, and electronic message creation for broadcast. print, and public relations distribution, including the Web and video. Interviewing skills for public service agencies that interface with mass media will also be explored and refined.
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CSPS 7128 - Marketing for Public Service
Non-profit organizations are playing an increasingly important role in providing services and direction to address the issues of our day. Their funds often come from government sources and private foundations, but often these organizations are dependent on funds from marketing-driven private donations. An introductory overview of marketing non-profit organizations will be presented, and students will explore specific areas of interest. Topics discussed include direct mail, marketing on-line, branding, relationships with corporations for cause marketing and licensing, special campaigns, public relations and social marketing.
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CSPS 7201 - Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Public Service
Two credit hours.
Ethical and legal considerations shape every aspect of effective public service. This course will provide an overview of the primary ethical principles and legal concepts that guide difficult decisions in the public realm. Traditional academic study of ethical and legal theory will be combined with practical approaches to problem solving. Students will explore issues of economic, political, and social justice through case studies of current issues. Students will construct cases that are relevant to their own fields and present them to the class, identifying ethical and legal constraints on decision-making and implementation.
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CSPS 7223 - Foundations of Public Service
Two credit hours.
This course covers the history, contexts and practices of public service. Students will define public service in a global context and reflect on their past and future roles as public servants. The course will explore the various roles public servants play and the various contexts in which they practice public service.
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CSPS 7303 - Communication and Social ExChange
Three credit hours.
Being an effective public service professional requires having the knowledge and skills to act in situations in positive and productive ways that allow for authentic participation by those who may be affected by policies, processes and actions. This course focuses on the constitutive nature of communication to create and maintain equitable social worlds. Students will explore various theories of democracy, civic participation, and public issue and policy formation, analyze case studies to understand the complexities of creating and maintaining equitable social worlds, and engage in exercises to develop effective facilitation skills.
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CSPS 7303 - Communication Processes
Three credit hours.
Being an effective public service professional requires having the knowledge and skills to act in situations in positive and productive ways that allow for authentic participation by those who may be affected by policies, processes and actions. This course focuses on the constitutive nature of communication to create and maintain equitable social worlds. Students will explore various theories of democracy, civic participation, and public issue and policy formation, analyze case studies to understand the complexities of creating and maintaining equitable social worlds, and engage in exercises to develop effective facilitation skills.
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CSPS 7310 - Philanthropy Leadership and the Non-profit Sector
Three credit hours.
Philanthropic intuitions often aim giving toward major societal issues including environmental justice, quality education, race relations, immigration, health care and public health with the goal of helping individuals and communities in need. More foundations are widening their focus from just meeting needs to building sustainable local change. This course will explore community philanthropy as the giving and sharing from within communities that is characteristic of positive change and lasting development. It will examine the principles, standards and practices of community philanthropy and study the leadership role of foundations and nonprofit organizations in creating social change.
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CSPS 7313 - Dynamics and Complexities of Social Change
Three credit hours.
The purpose of this course is to help you understand the dynamics and complexities of social change processes, in both domestic and international contexts. We focus on the key theoretical undercurrents, strategic frameworks, debates and dilemmas, applications and case studies. Specifically, we examine contemporary praxis in organizing for social change in order to serve the public good, and reflect on the role of personal change and transformation in making such happen.
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CSPS 7314 - Advocacy in Public Service
Three credit hours.
This course examines the role of public discourse in constituting (molding, shaping, and even distorting) publics, public decisions, and ultimately public life. Specifically, we will consider persuasion (human communication designed to influence the autonomous judgments and actions of others) and advocacy (the use of propositions, evidence, reasons, and general rhetorical strategies to promote and advance one’s public or civic interests) and their influence on democratic processes and public policy. In this sense, we will take a broad view of what constitutes advocacy.
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CSPS 7315 - Data Analysis
Three credit hours.
This course provides an overview of statistical methods and hands-on application of statistical tools to managerial decision-making in public service. Understanding statistical analysis and being able to work with data are important competencies of professionalism in public service. Course topics include research design, data collection and measurement, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, processes for selecting statistical tests and assessment of statistical assumptions, measures of association and other bivariate statistics, index variable construction, regression analysis, and an overview of other selected statistical and quantitative methods applied to social problems in public service.
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CSPS 7321 - Organization Case Study
Three credit hours.
In this course, students will examine a public service organization of their choice using field research methods. The examination will focus on the implications of the organization’s culture on the organization’s effectiveness. In particular students will consider if the culture of the organization fosters diversity, supports organizational change, makes leadership more dynamic, supports ethical work, and helps employees achieve personal growth (Driskill & Brenton, 2011). The course will also require students to examine their own leadership and how they are influencing the organizational culture through their work.
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CSPS 7323 - Leadership in Public Service
Three credit hours.
This course covers the history, contexts and practices of public service. Students will define public service in a global context and reflect on their past and future roles as public servants. The course will explore the various roles public servants play and the various contexts in which they practice public service.
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CSPS 7324 - Foundations of Public Service
Three credit hours.
This course covers the history, contexts, and practices of public service. Students will define public service in a global context and reflect on their past and future roles as public servants. The course will explore the various roles public servants play and the various contexts in which they practice public service.
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CSPS 7325 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Service
Three credit hours.
Legal and ethical considerations shape every aspect of public service. This course will provide an overview of the primary ethical principles and legal concepts that pervade public service.
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CSPS 7326 - Philanthropy Leadership and the Non-Profit Sector
Three credit hours.
Philanthropic institutions often aim giving toward major societal issues including environmental justice, quality education, race relations, immigration, health care and public health with the goal of keeping individuals and communities in need. More foundations are widening their focus from just meeting needs to building sustainable local change. This course will explore community philanthropy as the giving and sharing from within communities that is characteristic of positive change and lasting development. It will examine the principles, standards, and practices of community philanthropy and study the leadership role of foundations and nonprofit organizations in creating social change.
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CSPS 7331 - The Theory and Practice of Global Development
Three credit hours.
This course provides an overview of three intersecting institutions, which will be useful when conducting public service in the global south, and democratizing societies. These institutions include the State, the market and civil society. Discussions begin with a lively debate between scholars over what development means and then moves on to explore the theories of why some countries are rich and some poor. The course examines the interventions from colonialism to globalization assessing the efforts of northern states, multi-laterals and non-governmental organizations as they attempt to solve the challenges of poverty, disease, conflict, famine, and gender inequality in the global south.
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CSPS 7333 - Program Planning and Development
Three credit hours.
This course provides students with analytical tools that enhance their skills in diagnosing problems and formulating solutions within organizations and communities. The underlying premise is that well prepared public service leaders can increase their effectiveness in contributing to the wellbeing of their communities by equipping themselves with these analytical tools. Instruction will focus on evaluating community assets as a balance to assessing community need. Underlying values of social justice and collaborative problem-solving provide a benchmark for these activities.
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CSPS 7334 - Program Evaluation
Three credit hours.
This course builds on the skills students gain in Program Planning and Development and Field Research in Public Service. The primary objective is for students to learn and apply tools that are frequently used to determine whether public policies and programs at local, national and international levels are achieving their intended objectives. In this course, students learn how to use appropriate research methods to evaluate public and not-for-profit programs and entities (e.g., non-profit organizations, foundations, NGO’s), how to develop strategies for doing evaluation, and how to manage evaluation projects.
Prerequisites: CSPS 7333 Program Planning and Development and CSPS 7334 Field Research in Public Service.
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CSPS 7335 - Field Research in Public Service
Three credit hours.
This course introduces students to the concepts and principles of field research and is taught in conjunction with their first semester of Practicum. Topics include the key components of collaborative field research, ethics in field research, developing a research focus and research question, conducting a literature review, gathering data and data management, and analyzing data and reporting.
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