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• LAW 185: Criminology

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Introduces historical and criminological theories with emphasis on the criminal justice system and its role in crime prevention. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• LAW 200: Legal Procedures

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  An examination of the judicial process and its relationship to the rules of Criminal procedures. The course focuses on the Federal and State Constitutions, civil actions, rules of evidence, Act 141 (Municipal Police Officers Jurisdiction Act), procedures for service of search and arrest warrants, interrogation of defendants, and prosecution of cases are also included in the course. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take LAW-135; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• LAW 245: Community Corrections

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  An analysis of community-based corrections programs. Students will examine work-release, halfway houses, and day-reporting programs and the role they play in relation to probation and parole. The personnel who administer the community-based correctional system will also be examined. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take LAW-200; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• LAW 255: Law Enforcement & Community Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  The course will include a general overview of the Criminal Justice System, the responsibilities of each component of the system and the interaction among various agencies. Public community skills are an integral part of police work. The course is designed to help students develop skills to build rapport within the community including researching, planning, scheduling, and presenting programs of public interest as well as developing and maintaining good relations with representatives of schools, social agencies, the news media, and the community at large. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• LAW 270: Organized Crime in America

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is an in-depth study of organized criminal activity; its history, social, economic, and political impact upon American society, focusing on traditional organized crime, new emerging racial and ethnic groups, and modern law enforcement procedures and judicial prosecutions. Prerequisite:    # Take COM-121 or COM-122 # Take LAW-150. (Required, Previous).
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• LAW 276: Criminal Justice Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  An analysis of the prominent ethical issues facing professionals in criminology and criminal justice. The emphasis is based on an exploration of ethical and moral decision making generally and how it impacts criminal justice decision making and policy. Prerequisite:    Take LAW-200; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• LAW 285: Juvenile and Domestic Law

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course will provide a knowledge of laws pertaining to juvenile and family-related crimes and offenses. Specific topics will include Juvenile Law, Domestic Violence Act, Protection from Abuse Act, and Child Protective Services Act. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take LAW-200; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• LIB 113: Internet Research Strategies

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Internet Research Strategies will teach students to find,communicate, and critically evaluate online information. Students will learn how to create effective research strategies, access information in a variety of formats, and use online databases and the Internet. Students will be taught to evaluate Internet-based information and will become familiar with practical, social, and ethical issues relating to information.
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• MAT 110: Intermediate Algebra

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course reinforces polynomials, rational expressions, first-degree equations and inequalities(including absolute values), exponents, radicals, and complex numbers.An emphasis will be placed on the following topics: second-degree equations and inequalities, graphing involving two variables, systems of equations and inequalities, relations and functions, and exponential/logarithmic functions. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-035 MAT-110 MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-220 MAT-221 or MAT-222; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). | Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous or co
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• MAT 130: Math for Allied Health

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course introduces math topics used in allied health fields. This course is appropriate for students intending to pursue the health sciences or health professions fields. Topics include arithmetic computations in health applications, algebra and geometry, ratios and proportions, metric system, apothecary system, household(English) system, conversion factors, dosage calculations, pediatric dosages, solutioins and abbreviations, basics of statistics, graphing and graph interpretation. A scientific calculator is required. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-020 MAT-030 MAT-110 MAT-150 MAT-210 MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-220 MAT-035 or MAT-221; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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