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  • COM 332 - Theories of Mass Communication


    COM 241 . (3)

    Historical and contemporary theories about how mass communication affects society with readings illustrating the application of those theories. Students use the framework of media theory to understand real world media effects and to construct effective arguments and media stories. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 333 - Print Production Techniques


    At least junior standing, ART 252 /THE 252 . (3)

    Exploration of publication design, focusing on aesthetic and technical issues of page layout and document design in relation to commercial printing. Font usage, image and file formats, efficient planning and production techniques. Also listed as ART 333 . Graded ABCDE Offered infrequently.
  
  • COM 334 - Business of Visual Communication Design


    At least junior standing. (3)

    Introduction to business practices in the graphic design field. Negotiation, pricing, proposals and contracts, ethical standards, professional relationships. Also listed as ART 334 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 338 - Communications in Business


    ENG 112  or EHS 120 . (3)

    Theory and practice of business communications. Audience; content and tone; collection and arrangement of data; selection of form, strategy, and medium. Practical applications to management, including oral, written and audio-visual presentations. Also listed as ENG 338 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 344 - Media Management and Programming


    COM 241  or consent of instructor. (3)

    Understanding management in broadcast media, with particular attention to radio, television and cable. Examination of format types of broadcast programming; analysis of special problems of managing talent; sales and marketing of air time promotion; program evaluation. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 345 - Documentary Production


    COM 202 . (3)

    Three phases of creating a class documentary: Pre-production, Production and Post Production.  Students will learn the theoretical and technical elements to creating a documentary film.  Graded ABCDE Offered infrequently.
  
  • COM 347 - Motion Graphics


    ART 252 /THE 252 , or consent of instructor. (3)

    Introduction to motion graphics for broadcast, web-based and interactive technologies. Practical application of various software and file formats. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Also listed as ART 347 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 361 - Public Relations


    ENG 112  or EHS 120 , COM 200 ; or consent of instructor. (3)

    Theory, philosophy, and function of agency, business, and institutional relations with the public through newspaper, radio, television, and other media. Procedures for researching, planning, implementing and evaluating public relations campaigns, with special emphasis on writing and publicity problem solving. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 362 - Communication Behavior in Organizations


    COM 261  or consent of instructor. (3)

    Investigation of theories and models of communication in organizational settings. Emphasis on analysis and diagnosis of communication patterns and consideration of methods for implementing appropriate and effective communication practices in organizations. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 363 - Conflict Management


    COM 200  or consent of instructor. (3)

    Intensive theoretical investigation of communication barriers and breakdowns in interpersonal and public settings. Focus on the management of conflict through effective communication. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 371 - Advanced Public Relations


    COM 361  or consent of instructor. (3)

    Advanced theory with emphasis on management of the public relations function as a purposive, goal-directed activity. Practical applications in development of a comprehensive public relations program; production of program materials and activities; and evaluation of programs conducted by companies, non-profit institutions, and government agencies. Advanced writing techniques for specialized and mass speechwriting. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 381 - Intercultural Communication


    COM 200  or consent of instructor. (3) S

    Critical investigation of the complexities of communication between cultures. Centers on communication not only between nations, but between groups distinguished by race, gender, religion and class. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 382 - Small Group Communication


    COM 200  or consent of instructor. (3)

    Theories of small group communication in problem solving and decision making situations. Focus on the relationship of leadership to group interaction strategies and communication styles. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 387 - Introduction to Health Communication


    COM 210 . (3)

    Introduction to the concepts and theories of health communication that apply to individuals in a variety of contexts such as health care providers, health care consumers and health care advocates. Investigation of communication strategies that inform and influence individual and community decisions about health. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 390 - Independent Research


    Consent of instructor. (1-3)

    Research study by qualified students under the supervision of the instructor. Research may use a variety of methodological approaches in communication (i.e., critical, historical, quantitative). May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • COM 391 - Directed Readings in Communication


    COM 305 , consent of instructor. (1-2)

    Designed to allow students to explore facets of communication studies that may not be presented in regular course offerings. May be reelected for credit. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 392 - Civic Engagement Experience


    At least junior standing. (1-3)

    Hands-on approved civic engagement experience working with a community organization, broadening students’ understanding of our interdependent role with the community.  Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • COM 398 - Internship in Communication Studies


    At least junior standing, consent of instructor. (1-6)

    Hands-on experience and exploration of career opportunities in the communication field. Selected placement of qualified students in commercial or non-profit organizations. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • COM 399 - Topics in Communication Theory and Criticism


    At least junior standing or consent of instructor. (3)

    Special areas of communication theory and approaches to communication criticism. Possible offerings: the rhetoric of social movements; film genres and social change; persuasion and propaganda; studies of specific figures in the history of public address. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Only three credits may apply toward the concentration in Communication. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 401 - Theory, History and Criticism of Ways of Seeing


    ARH 111  or ARH 112  or consent of instructor; at least sophomore standing.  (3)

    Examination of ideas, theories and institutions that have shaped how visual imagery has been interpreted across time. Considers fields that have impacted the creation and reception of visual culture, including critical theory, art criticism, aesthetic theory, visual theories of gender, and museum studies. Also listed as ARH 401 /WGS 403 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 402 - Case Studies in Professional Communication


    At least junior standing or consent of instructor. (3)

    Discussion of case studies on current topics and trends in the field of organizational communication, advertising, or public relations.  Topics vary based on student need and instructor availability. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 404 - Advanced Studio Project in Photographic Printmaking I


    ART 235 . (3)

    Students learn a variety of camera formats and use them for image creation. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Also listed as ART 404 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 405 - Advanced Studio Project in Photographic Printmaking II


    ART 235 . (3)

    Continued exploration of the image-making practice ranging from antiquarian, press related and digital capture using relevant contemporary practices and research. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Also listed as ART 405 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 407 - Seminar in Oral Interpretation


    Consent of instructor and a lower level course appropriate to the area elected. (1-3)

    May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Also listed as THE 407 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 416 - Senior Seminar in Media Studies


    COM 200 , COM 210 /THE 210 , COM 241 , COM 331 /JRN 331 , COM 332 , COM 344 . (3) CAP

    Students link and apply theoretical media research to create media projects for a senior portfolio, ultimately for presentation to potential employers and/or graduate schools. Students strengthen skills in team building and creative production of media work through observation and study of various types of media projects. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 417 - Applied Health Communication


    COM 241 , COM 387 , HCR 386 . (3)

    This capstone course explores interpersonal and media based communication campaigns to promote health and reduce health risk. This course applies previously learned theory and strategy and prepares students to lead the planning, implementation, evaluation and refinement of communication campaigns that affect individual-level behavior change and community-wide action while addressing public health issues. Throughout the semester, students apply the various stages of a health communication campaign to a community-based partner. Students will create a portfolio that includes the stages of the campaign and reflections on the process. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 422 - Image and Text


    ART 329 , ART 330 ; or consent of instructor. (3)

    Exploration of two major elements of graphic design photography and typography. Students design and produce a variety of printed materials using these elements to communicate specific messages in a manner both effective and artistic.  Also listed as ART 422 . Graded ABCDE Offered infrequently.
  
  • COM 426 - Senior Seminar in Communication Studies


    COM 305 , senior standing; or consent of instructor. (3) CAP

    Students critically reflect on their courses of study and lives after graduation. Includes development of speaking and writing skills, application of theory to the world, civic engagement experience, and preparation of future careers. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 436 - Senior Thesis in Speech Communication


    Senior standing, consent of instructor. (3) CAP

    Each student writes a senior thesis on a subject in Speech Communication, in consultation with a faculty member. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 450 - Media, Propaganda and Social Change


    Senior standing; COM 301 /JRN 301 , COM 304 /THE 304 , COM 320 ; or consent of instructor. (3)

    The role of mass communication in social movements, propaganda, and social change. The nature and rhetorical strategies of propaganda in historical and current events. Social movements and propaganda campaigns including the Crusades, Reformation, Antislavery, WW I, WW II, Cold War, Hipsters, Anti War, Civil Rights, Advertising, Northern Ireland, the War on Terror; sociological propaganda. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 460 - Spoken Word as Art and Communication


    COM 210 . (3) F

    Spoken Word as both art and communication, linked to public speaking but different in nature of performative content, delivery and purpose.  Traditional elements of Spoken Word performance from the 1950s to present day; various forms of Spoken Word (slam poetry, open mic, performance art) as it is linked to social justice and reasons performers create work for the stage.  Students learn artistic use of voice and body language to convey messages to two audiences: Self and Other. Also listed as ART 460 /THE 460 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 470 - Proposal Writing in Communication


    ENG 112; junior standing or consent of instructor. (3)

    Students apply theories and skills of communication to the task of proposal and grant writing, including persuasive techniques, adapting messages to guidelines/criteria and strategic organization. Students develop, research and write a complete business proposal or grant application over the course of the semester. Students learn about proposals both in the field of communication and across private and non-profit contexts. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 494 - Off Campus Study Preparation


    HON 155  or HON 355 . (1-3)

    Independent study course designed for development of the Honors Program off-campus study proposal, carried out in close consultation with the Communication Studies Honors Advisor and the Honors Director. Involves development of the project and/or necessary skills to undertake the off-campus study experience. Grade assigned by the Communication Studies advisor when the off-campus study proposal is completed to the satisfaction of the advisor and the Honors Director.  See http://www.umflint.edu/honors for further details. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • COM 495 - Honors Thesis I


    Permission of the Honors Council or its designate; consent of Communication Program Director. Open only to Honors Program students. (4)

    Credit and grade will not be given until successful completion of COM 496 or HON 496. Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • COM 496 - Honors Thesis II


    Permission of the Honors Council or its designate; consent of Communication Program Director, prior or concurrent election of COM 495  or HON 495 . Open only to Honors Program students. (4)

    Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • COM 501 - Applied Communication Theory


    Admission to Applied Communication MA program. (3)

    Broad overview of the field of communication studies. Students explore the pragmatic application of humanistic and social scientific theories of communication to understand and address significant problems and challenges. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 502 - Applied Communication Research Methods


    Admission to Applied Communication MA program. (3)

    Examination of practical ways to consume and produce research that can be applied in a professional setting. Students learn to foresee problems and make informed decisions by designing and conducting surveys, focus groups, content analyses, and in-depth interviews. Includes basic data analysis techniques and strategies for writing effective reports. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 507 - Topics in Communication and Visual Arts


    Graduate standing. (1-3)

    Focus on various topics involving intensive study in areas related to communication, graphic design, or studio art. The title for each section varies based on the topic of study. May be reelected for credit when topics vary. Also listed as ART 507 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 510 - Group Communication and Collaboration


    Admission to Applied Communication MA program. (3)

    Examination of theoretical and practical dimensions of group collaboration in synchronous and asynchronous environments. Students gain an advanced understanding of group dynamics, and develop strategies for problem solving and decision making in face-to-face and virtual groups. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 511 - Leadership as a Communication Phenomenon


    Graduate standing. (3)

    Examination of the role communication skills play in effective leadership in professional contexts. Students apply theories of leadership from a variety of fields to case studies drawn from real world contexts, focus on topics and such as leadership styles, ethics, theories of management, and learn to understand cultural difference from a leadership perspective. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 512 - Communication Consulting and Training


    Admission to Applied Communication MA program. (3)

    Exploration of the principles of applied organizational communication. Students develop a capacity to act as communication consultants for external and internal audiences, and explore advanced training and development strategies. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 530 - Capstone I


    Admission to Applied Communication MA program. (3)

    Initiation of year-long capstone project. Students select one of three capstone options, conduct an initial investigation of capstone focus, and develop a proposal for capstone completion. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 540 - Advanced Skills in Communication Technologies


    Admission to Applied Communication MA program. (1-3)

    Offers students opportunity to develop advanced capacity to use communication technologies in professional contexts. Students select from a variety of modules offered by the Office of Extended Learning. Typically 30 contact hours per credit. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 550 - Media, Propaganda and Social Change


    Graduate standing. (3)

    See COM 450 for description.  Not open to students with credit forCOM 450. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 620 - Case Studies in Communication Technologies and Interfaces


    Graduate standing. (3)

    Investigation of the constitutive role played by technologies and interfaces in shaping meaning, messages and audiences in communication contexts. Students apply theories of communication technology and society to specific case studies focusing on interactions between communication media and their roles in both constraining and enabling messages within given cultural contexts. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 621 - Case Studies in Persuasion


    Graduate standing. (3)

    Examination of the relationship between speakers, messages and audiences. Combines theories of persuasion, rhetoric and argumentation with analysis of target audiences to help students use communication skills to solve problems. Case studies explore themes including adapting messages to different audiences, ethics of deception and manipulation, and standards for effective argumentation. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 622 - Case Studies in Communication, Culture, and Difference


    Graduate standing. (3)

    Investigation of the role of communication in cultural production. Students apply key methodologies of cultural analysis to understand how communication produces, and navigates, key markers of difference such as race and ethnicity, gender, age, class, sexuality and global cultures. Graded ABCDE
  
  • COM 630 - Capstone II


    Admission to Applied Communication MA program. (1-3)

    Completion of capstone project.  Students implement, assess as appropriate, produce a capstone project report, reflect on their personal growth, and produce a professional portfolio. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • CPL 204 - Literature of Greece and Rome


    Prior or concurrent election of ENG 112  or EHS 120 . (3) H

    Contribution of classic myth to European and American literary culture.  Selected masterpieces of ancient literature read in English translation. Also listed as ENG 204 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 205 - The Bible as Literature: The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament


    Prior or concurrent election of ENG 112  or EHS 120 . (3) GS

    Contemporary literary analysis of the Hebrew Bible and Deuterocanon in English translation; emphasis on textual history, literary structure and form, historical and cultural contexts, reception, and treatment of ethnicity, class, gender and sexuality. Also listed as ENG 205 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 206 - Introduction to African Literature


    (3) H

    Origins and development of contemporary African fiction, including the African oral heritage and works of selected writers from different African geographic regions. The unique role and the experiences of the writer in modern African societies; critical reception of African literature within and outside of the African continent; influences of colonialism, nationalism, and feminism/womanism are examined. Also listed as AFA 206  and ENG 209 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 207 - Modern African Drama & Poetry


    (3) H

    Introduction to contemporary African drama and poetry, whose themes reflect socio-cultural, political and religious events prevalent in the societies from which they emanate.  The relationship between traditional and modern drama and poetry.  Analysis of language in selected poems and plays, including works by Wole Soyinka, Ama Ata Aidoo, Tess Onwueme, Athol Fugard, Dennis Brutus, and Niyi Ozundare.  Also listed as Also listed as AFA 207  and THE 207 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 208 - Greek and Roman Mythology


    Prior or concurrent enrollment in ENG 112  or EHS 120 . (3) H

    Survey of literature of the Greek and Roman classical age in English translation, with focus on styles of writing, including the epic, tragedy and comedy, lyrics, eclogues, epistles and satires, with emphasis on the contribution these works have made to western civilization. Also listed as ENG 207 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 209 - The Bible as Literature: The New Testament and Lost Gospels


    Prior or concurrent election of ENG 112  or EHS 120 . (3) GS

    Contemporary literary analysis of the first-and second-century texts that examine and promulgate the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth in English translation; emphasis on textual history, literary structure and form, historical and cultural contexts, and treatment of ethnicity, class, gender and sexuality. Also listed as ENG 206 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 257 - Literature of Social Protest in Africa


    At least sophomore standing. (3) H

    Reading and discussion of poets, novelists and essayists from West, East and South Africa who have written in protest of French, English, Portuguese, and neocolonial oppression. Gender struggles and inequalities in indigenous systems. Analysis of cultural differences between African peoples and colonizing powers, as they are represented in literature and as they intersect with political and social realities; efforts to change them. Also listed as AFA 257 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 311 - Introduction to Latino/Latina Literature in Translation


    A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in Spanish not required. (3) H, US

    Culturally sensitive and historically contextualized reading and discussion of representative works by Latino/Latina authors in translation. This course may include the works of such authors as Iván Acosta, Alicia Alarcón, Isabel Allende, Gustavo Pérez Firmat, Tomás Rivera, Tino Villanueva among others. May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both. Also listed as HLS 311 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 318 - Women Writers of the African World


    Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3) H

    Literature by women from Africa, the Caribbean and North America, such as Buchi Emecheta, Nawal El Saadawi, Edwidge Danticat and Alice Walker; and socio-historical experiences that inform their writings. Examination of diverse ways deployed by women to discuss issues relevant to them - such as gender disparities, patriarchy, exclusion etc - as well as techniques and recurring motifs used in their works; grounded in feminist theory and the concept of womanism. Also listed as AFA 318  and WGS 318 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 364 - Twentieth Century Spanish-American Literature in Translation


    At least sophomore standing. (3) H

    Selected prose and poetry from representative Spanish- American writers including Nobel Prize winners Miguel Angel Asturias, Pablo Neruda, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. The “boom” in the Spanish-American novel. Selections may be read in the original language or in translation. Discussion, lecture, films and papers. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 391 - Directed Readings in Comparative Literature


    Consent of instructor. (1-2)

    Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 392 - Special Topics: Images of the US through Latin American Literature


    At least sophomore standing. (3) H

    Analysis of major perspectives of the U.S. (identity, power and society) through the readings of influential Latin American writers such as Sarmiento, Martí, Paz and Neruda. Special emphasis on Cuba, Chile and Mexico. Literature in translation: reading ability in Spanish desirable but not required. Automatic Honors election for Honors students. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CPL 400 - 20th Century Major African Authors


    At least junior standing, a course in literature, a course in African literature; or consent of instructor. (3) H

    Intensive study of works by important 20th century authors from different African countries, including Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, Leepold Sedar Senghor, Nawal El Saadawi, Naguib Mahfouz, Dennis Brutus, Mariama Baa, Nadine Gordimer. Focus on evolution of the author’s canon, impact on the literary context, relationship between imaginative creativity and biography, historical and cultural contexts. Also listed as AFA 400 . Graded ABCDE Offered infrequently.
  
  • CPL 480 - Africa in 20th Century Anglophone World Literature


    At least junior standing, a 300-level course in literature, a course in African literature; or consent of instructor. (3) H

    Depictions of Africa in multiple world literary traditions, by renowned writers including Joseph Conrad, Joyce Cary, Toni Morrison, V.S. Naipaul, Derek Walcott, Nawal El Sadaawi, Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Nadine Gordimer, Dennis Brutus, and Ngugi Wa Thiong’o. Analysis of changing perspectives, from Africa as “other world” to contemporary visions of acceptance and identification; connections between literary works and their socio-political/ideological contexts. Also listed as AFA 480 . Graded ABCDE Offered infrequently.
  
  • CRJ 185 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System


    (3) S

    Overview of the criminal justice system, examining key roles, goals, and issues of law formation, policing, courts and corrections, as well as working relationships among these organizations in the administration of justice. Graded ABCDD-N
  
  • CRJ 288 - Correctional Systems and Practices


    CRJ 185  or consent of instructor. (3)

    Overview of the historical and philosophical development of corrections in the United States, views of offender management and treatment, alternatives to incarceration, and effects of incapacitation.  Special attention to challenges the American criminal justice system faces. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 300 - Gender, Crime and Justice


    CRJ 185  or WGS 100 . (3)

    Exploration of the gendered structure of the legal and criminal justice systems. Examination of the differential impact of laws and policies on women offenders, the experiences of women in prison, law enforcement and the legal profession, domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, reproductive rights, child abuse, pornography and gender-related hate crimes. Also listed as WGS 300 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 350 - Crime and Media


    CRJ 185  or SOC 100  or COM 200  or COM 241 . (3)

    Critical examination of media portrayals of crime and criminal justice that abound throughout society. The interrelationship between crime, criminal justice, and mass media of communication. Potential topics include portrayals and perceptions of victims and offenders, portrayals and perceptions of the criminal justice system, crime policy, the drug problem, sex offenders, white collar crime, etc. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 355 - Probation and Parole: Critical Perspectives


    CRJ 185 .

     

      (3)

    History and development of probation and parole, the philosophical foundations of community corrections, and the legal ramifications of community sanctions.  Special attention to the effectiveness, day-to-day operations, and challenges of probation, parole, and community sanctions. Graded ABCDE

  
  • CRJ 380 - Criminal Law


    CRJ 185 . (3)

    Nature and application of criminal law in the American criminal justice system. The laws of arrest, search and seizure, and other constitutional dilemmas in criminal law.  Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 381 - Youth Gangs in American Society


    CRJ 185 . (3)

    Critical analysis and comparison of works portraying the gang problem produced by three groups (official criminal justice representatives, academic researchers, and gang members) as these relate to effective policy.  The social construction of a social problem like gangs considered and contrasted to the objectivist approach. Graded ABCDE Offered infrequently.
  
  • CRJ 384 - Comparative Criminal Justice System


    CRJ 185 . (3)

    Comparison of the U.S. Criminal justice with selected criminal justice systems in other countries, in historical, economic, social and political context. Variations in criminal classifications, crime data collection and reporting, social control and punishment approaches, criminal courts, and globalization of crime and criminal justice; applicable international laws; human rights issues. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 385 - Crimes of the Powerful


    CRJ 185 , at least junior standing; or consent of instructor. (3)

    Critique of harms done by the rich and powerful; study of illegal and legal but socially harmful behaviors.  Analysis of various ways individual citizens and organized groups work to expose and change harmful deviance by the elite. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 386 - Punishment and Social Control


    CRJ 185 . (3)

    Study of major social philosophies about punishment in historical, social and economic contexts.  Focus on corporal punishment of children in relation to social control efforts at the individual level and the impact such control may have on society; critique of taken-for-granted cultural values regarding punishment. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 388 - Corrections: A Critical Perspective


    CRJ 288 . (3)

    Critical perspectives on the complexities of modern correctional issues , including historical background on how current correctional practices came into existence, broad social contexts in which correctional policies have been and are constructed, and social forces that shaped and continue to shape corrections. Special attention to how political, economic, religious and technological forces disproportionately impact minority groups and the poor.  Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 391 - Directed Reading/Research in Criminal Justice


    Consent of instructor, at least junior standing. (1-3)

    Directed reading or research study by qualified students under instructor’s supervision. By special assignment only. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • CRJ 398 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice


    CRJ 185 . (3)

    Intensive examination of a special topic in the discipline of criminal justice. May be taken more than once if no topic is repeated. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 399 - Criminal Justice Internship


    CRJ 185 , at least junior standing, overall GPA of at least 2.5; CRJ, PUB, SOC or POL major; consent of instructor. (3-6)

    Observation and study in an approved criminal justice agency or institution, designed to promote experiential learning and engaged citizenship. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Graded Pass/Fail
  
  • CRJ 430 - Processing Offenders


    CRJ 185 . (3)

    Processing of adult and juvenile offenders from the origin of laws through arrest, trial, and the carrying out of assigned punishments. Primary interest directed towards discussion of points of controversy in the processing of offenders.  Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 431 - Restorative Justice


    CRJ 185 . (3)

    Examination of the principles of restorative justice as an alternative to retributive justice.  Emphasis on the needs and roles of key stakeholders (victims, offenders, communities, and justice actors) in meeting restorative justice goals such as restoring peace and healing harms. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 432 - Policing Contemporary Society


    CRJ 185 , at least junior standing; or consent of instructor. (3)

    Administrative and operational aspects of modern policing such as organization and development of police, recruitment practices, socialization processes, and community relations (including community policing). Political and economic nature of policing as the foundation for critical review of policy and societal issues related to policing. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 433 - Social Inequality and Crime


    CRJ 185  and at least junior standing. (3)

    Critical examination of gender, racial, and class implications of criminal laws and criminal justice practices and programs. Exploration of how gender, class, and racial power and privilege shape our understanding of crime and justice in the United States, with special attention to how social location determines what are crimes, who are criminals, and who are victims. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 450 - Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice


    SOC 210 , SOC 215 , SOC 384 , CRJ 432 , senior standing; or consent of instructor. (3) CAP

    Capstone participants solidify their undergraduate experiences through one-on-one work with their professor in obtaining peer-reviewed literature, reading journal articles accurately, organizing the academic literature around a theme, and writing a high-quality paper. Seminar participants synthesize and integrate many aspects of the CRJ program as they work on their own paper, collaborate with other capstone students, and present their work. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 485 - Law and Society


    At least junior standing or consent of instructor. (3)

    Law as a system of social control and a mechanism for conflict resolution within society as it has evolved from mores and folkways.  Relationship of law to political, economics and social systems as approached from conflict and traditional perspectives. Also listed as SOC 485 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 496 - Honors Thesis I


    Consent of program coordinator. Open only to Honors Program Students in criminal justice. (4)

    Credit and grade for CRJ 496 is not given until successful completion of CRJ 497. Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • CRJ 497 - Honors Thesis II


    Prior or current election of CRJ 496 , consent of program coordinator. Open only to Honors Program students in criminal justice. (4)

    Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • CRJ 500 - Gender, Crime and Justice


    Graduate standing. (3)

    Exploration of the gendered structure of the legal and criminal justice systems.  Examination of the differential impact of flaws and policies on women offenders, women in prison, and women in law enforcement and the legal profession.  Examination of how gender impacts the definition and treatment of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, reproductive issues, child abuse, and gender-related hate crimes.  Not open to students with credit forCRJ 300. Also listed as WGS 500 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 533 - Social Inequality and Crime


    Graduate standing. (3)

    Critical examination of gender, racial, and class implications of criminal laws and criminal justice practices and programs. Exploration of how gender, class, and racial power and privilege shape our understanding of crime and justice in the United States, with special attention to how social location determines what are crimes, who are criminals, and who are victims.  Not open to students with credit forCRJ 433. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 555 - Probation and Parole: Critical Perspectives


    Graduate standing. (3)

    History and development of probation and parole, the philosophical foundations of community corrections, and the legal ramifications of community sanctions. Special attention to the effectiveness, day-to-day operations, and challenges of probation, parole, and community sanctions. Not open to students with credit forCRJ 355. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 585 - Law and Society


    Graduate standing. (3)

    Law as a system of social control and a mechanism for conflict resolution within society as it has evolved from mores and folkways.  Relationship of law to political, economics and social systems as approached from conflict and traditional perspectives.  Not open to students with credit forCRJ 485/SOC 485. Also listed as SOC 585 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CRJ 588 - Corrections: A Critical Perspective


    Graduate standing. (3)

    Critical perspectives on the complexities of modern correctional issues, including historical background on how current correctional practices came into existence, broad social contexts in which correctional policies have been and are constructed, and social forces that shaped and continue to shape corrections. Special attention to how political, economic, religious and technological forces disproportionately impact minority grouips and the poor. Not open to students with credit forCRJ 388. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 101 - Fluency with Information Technology and Computing


    Familiarity with a computer system. (3) T

    Development of fluency in Information Technology (IT) for productive use, designed to complement the student’s areas of study.  The relevance of IT and computing in daily life, emphasized through collaborative learning about such topics as image representation, high definition video transmission, digital voice encoding, MP3 files, identity protection for online shopping, data security in social networks, robotics, game and animation creation, virtual worlds.  Introduction to programming using non-traditional, intuitive programming environments such as smartphones and LEGO Mindstorms. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 121 - Using a Computer System I


    (1)

    Introduction to use of computing facilities of the University of Michigan-Flint. Components of computer systems, text editors, Windows. Does not include programming. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 122 - Introduction to Programming


    Familiarity with a computer system. (3) T

    Data entry, algorithm understanding, and program construction from an algorithm.  Students learn to prepare input, interpret output and translate into a programming language existing and designed algorithmic solutions to problems. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 127 - Using a Unix Computer System


    Familiarity with a computer system. (1)

    Introduction to the use of the Unix operating system on computing facilities at the University of Michigan-Flint. Textual and graphical user interfaces with the Unix computer operating system. Does not include programming. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 150 - Computer Ethics


    (1) S

    Topics include computer crimes, reducing risks, privacy, freedom and ethics, security and reliability.  Graded ABCDE Offered infrequently.
  
  • CSC 174 - Programming and Problem Solving for Engineers


    Grade of C (2.0) or better in CSC 122  or CIS 173 , or consent of instructor. (3)

    Introduction to problem solving using both MATLAB. Basic procedural programming concepts including input/output, branching, looping, functions, file input/output, and data structures such as arrays and structures. Basic linear algebra concepts such as matrix operations and solving sets of equations, and numerical methods such as least squares solutions and their use for curve fitting. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 175 - Problem Solving and Programming I


    CSC 122  or CIS 170  or CIS 173  with a grade of C (2.0) or better; or consent of instructor. (4) T

    Introduction to problem solving and programming principles appropriate for scientific and technical applications. Development of step-wise refinement and program decomposition methods. Programming language concepts including iteration, selection, input-output protocols, arrays, structures and subprograms. Programming language used is C++. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 230 - Introduction to Discrete Structures


    MTH 118  or MTH 121 , with a grade of C (2.0) or better. (3)

    Sets, integers and modular arithmetic, propositional logic, induction, recurrence relations, permutations and combinations, relations and equivalence relations, functions and order of growth, trees and graphs. Also listed as MTH 230 . Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 267 - Computer Logic Design and Assembly Language


    CSC 175  with a grade of C (2.0) or better; PHL 202  recommended. (4)

    Introduction to logic design and the basic building blocks used in digital systems, and in particular, digital computers. Includes an introduction to machine code and assembly language. Topics include combinational and sequential logic circuits, minimization techniques such as Boolean algebra and Karnaugh mapping, and common computer logic circuits such as comparators, encoders, multiplexers, adders, flip-flops, counters and registers, and how these designs are implemented using modern logic devices such as Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) with the use of the hardware description language (VHDL). Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 275 - Problem Solving and Programming II


    CSC 175  with a grade of C (2.0) or better; prior or concurrent election of MTH 118  or MTH 121 . (4)

    Intermediate problem solving and programming principles for scientific and technical applications. Emphasis on data abstraction and object-oriented program design, including design and implementation of classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and inter-object communication. Use of templates and operator overloading; use of data structures such as stacks, queues, and pointers in the implementation of algorithmic techniques including recursion, divide and conquer, and dynamic storage management. Graded ABCDE
  
  • CSC 276 - Problem Solving and Programming II in Java


    CSC 174  or CSC 175  with a grade of C (2.0) or better; prior or concurrent election of MTH 118  or MTH 121 . (4)

    Intermediate problem-solving and programming principles for scientific and technical applications.  Emphasis on data abstraction and object-oriented program design, including design and implementation of classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and inter-object communication.  Use of templates and operator overloading; use of data structures such as stacks, queues and pointers in the implementation of algorithmic techniques including recursion, divide and conquer, and dynamic storage management.  Taught using the JAVA programming language. Graded ABCDE
 

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