Spoon River College 2016-2017 Catalog
CJ 204
Criminal Law
Credit
Lecture
Lab
3
3
0
Fundamental doctrines of American Law are examined with special emphasis given to understanding the elements of a crime and to sources of criminal law, statutory, case, and common law.
CJ 290
Special Topics
Credit
Lecture
Lab
5V
5
0
The content of this course will vary to allow an examination of various topics of interest in the criminal justice area. Each section offered will present a unique topic of value to students in this area. This course may be repeated three times provided that the topic and content are different. Lecture hours per week will vary depending upon the credit given and course content in each section offered. Prerequisite: P/I.
COMMUNICATION COM103
Speech Communication
Credit
Lecture
Lab
3
3
0
Emphasis is placed on the development and delivery of a minimum of three public presentations, including informative and persuasive speeches. Instruction includes the concepts of critical thinking and active listening, audience analysis, sound organization, effective use of supporting material through cited research, and effective delivery. (C2900)
COM110
Interpersonal Communications
Credit
Lecture
Lab
3
3
0
A study of communication as it occurs in relationships. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical approaches to interpersonal communication as well as on participation in dyadic and group situations through classroom simulations and exercises. Goal of course is to improve both understanding of and skills in one-to-one communication.
COM150
Comm for Effective Leadership
Credit
Lecture
Lab
3
3
0
This course is designed to: (a) improve skills in communicating in meetings, in written communications, and in oral communications when speaking to groups or in a person-toperson basis, and (b) develop communications skills for leadership in any work group or organization. Some topics to be studied are channels of communication, motivation through communication, the art of listening, holding effective meetings, and others.
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