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• COM 120: Organizational Communications

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  'Communication within an organization is a requirement for success and growth in today''s competitive business environment. Classic and contemporary theoretical approaches to organizational communication are examined, as well as communication issues in the work place related to cultural, social, and leadership issues. Students study the formal flow of information as well as the grapevine channels of communication. Students review information technologies, such as the Internet, the World Wide Web, and teleconferencing. 3 credits '
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• COM 200: Media & Society

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course examines the effects of mass media on attitudes and behavior that are observed and experienced. A historical and student experiential perspective for current issues, developed from an examination of the business and profession of mass communication are examined. The functions, interrelationships and responsibilities of print, electronic, cinema and communication, journalism, marketing, public relations, business, management and the general college student or professional who would benefit from a conceptual/analytical examination of mass communication and seek to understand this important part of their culture. Students should leave the course with an understanding of the fundamentals of communication theory; how mass media systems evolved; how organizations, which make up the systems, operate; the effects of mass media on individuals, groups and institutions; and the influence of information technology on media systems and society. 3 credits
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• CRJ 105: Institutional and Community Correct

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  'This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the structure and operations of correctional systems, the evolutionary and political development of institutional corrections, and the goals of community corrections in society''s attempt to control crime to an in-depth look at two of the most pressing problems in U.S. corrections today: overcrowding and financial problems. Additionally, students will examine the processes involved in parole and probation decisions for adult and juvenile offenders. Students will study the fundamental concepts, theory and nature of community corrections with emphasis on the organizations, policies and practices of federal, state and county systems. Theoretical perspectives from both sociology and criminology will be compared and contrasted. Guest speakers from a variety of institutions may be scheduled as part of this course. 3 credits'
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• CRJ 110: Intro to Criminal Justice

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course introduces students to the criminal justice system and its three main components: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. It reviews what constitutes a criminal offense, how crime is measured, and theories of crime causation. This course also looks at issues and challenges facing the criminal justice system and examines possible future directions. Topics examined include the history of crime and criminal justice; the justice system; biological, psychological, and sociological theories of crime; emerging trends in criminal justice including multiculturalism and diversity in criminal justice; the role of research in criminal justice. 3 credits
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• CRJ 115: Ethics in Criminal Justice

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  The focus of this competency is to provide students with an overview of prominent ethical issues facing professionals in criminology and criminal justice, with an emphasis on encouraging individual students to explore their own ethical and moral systems and how they make ethical/moral decisions. 3 credits
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• CRJ 120: Crim Just Report Writing and Interv

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course is focused on the techniques and skill development of interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects, as well as note taking and report writing in the criminal justice context. Communicating facts, information and ideas effectively, in a simple, clear and logical manner for various types of criminal justice system documentation including, but not limited to: daily reports, letters, investigative report writing (including interviews), traffic violations, internal department memos, etc., whether in written or electronic (via the computer) format will be stressed. This course will examine the practical aspects of interviewing as well as gathering, organizing, and preparing written reports for the various criminal justice components (law enforcement, judicial system and corrections). 3 credits
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• CRJ 135: Introduction to Cybercrime

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  The focus of this course is to introduce students to cyber and digital crime through the examination and description of various types of crimes committed using computer technology, theories addressing hackers and other types of digital criminals, an overview of the legal strategies and tactics targeting this type of crime, and investigation and research into digital crime, digital terrorism, and information warfare. Additionally, upon successful completion of this course, students will be better prepared for further study of growing problems in crime, terrorism and information warfare being committed using computer technology. Prerequisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None 3 credits (3 lecture; 0 lab)
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• CRJ 150: Juvenile Justice

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course gives students an overview of American juvenile justice, in terms of both system and practice. It examines the juvenile offender, causes of juvenile crime, the juvenile court system, and juveniles in the adult court system. This course also looks at institutionalization, rehabilitation, the treatment of juveniles, and the future of juvenile justice in America. Topics examined include the history of juvenile justice in the United States; the history and impact of technology in juvenile justice; the juvenile justice system including juvenile court, adult court, and international juvenile justice; treatment of juvenile offenders relating to community-based programs, institutionalization and treatment technologies. 3 credits
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• CRJ 175: Constitutional Law

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course provides an introduction to United States constitutional law and constitutional theory. Topics include judicial review and the scope of the federal judicial power; the constitutional allocation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government; the relationship between the federal government and the states; and constitutional rights, including equal protection and due process of law. 3 credits
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• CRJ 201: Contemporary Security Management

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  'This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the structure and operations of the private security industry, the field''s evolutionary and political development and goals of private security in comtemporary society. It introduces the student to the complexities of modern private security and examines related laws and strategies for premises, retail, business, employement, and information/computer security as well as investigation, surveillance and homeland security. Students will study the latest technological advances in biometrics, surveillance techniques, cyberstalking, electronic monitoring, cybercrime, computer viruses and data security. Emphasis will be placed on professionalism in the industry and forning collaborative partnerships with law enforcement agencies to solve common problems. Guest speakers from a variety of private security agencies may be scheduled as part of this course. 3 credits'
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