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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog Archived Catalog
Course Descriptions
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The courses listed below and described in this section of the catalog constitute the curriculum of Neumann University. Each course description is preceded by a content area abbreviation and numeric designation, e.g., ENG 103 , along with the course title and the number of credits assigned for the course. Specific enrollment directives, e.g., prerequisites, corequisites, or special permissions, apply to students of all levels and programs.
Only those courses which are numbered at the 100 level or above are applicable toward a degree at Neumann University. Uniform numbers are used for additional experiences which are available in major discipline areas. These courses or experiences are provided for individuals or groups of students as deemed appropriate. For the most part, all Core courses are assigned in the 100 and 200 levels. Exceptions to these Core numeric designations are determined by the appropriate Division Dean. Special topics in specific disciplines are listed under the numbers 126/226/326/426. Independent Study Projects (ISPs) are listed as 480; major seminars as 460; Internships experiences use numbers from 394–396 and 494–496.
Practica/Rotations are supervised practice-setting learning experiences which are an intrinsic part of a student’s major program of study, i.e., required for satisfactory completion of the course and academic program.
The School Deans of Neumann University have established minimum and maximum class sizes for each course offered in any given semester. Neumann University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or related activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. For availability of courses, refer to either the Neumann University web site (www.neumann.edu) or contact the Office of the Registrar.
NOTE: Unless otherwise stipulated, courses with an LS [Liberal Studies], OS [Organizational Studies], PA [Public Safety Administration] designations are open ONLY to those non-traditional students who are pursuing one of the accelerated degrees offered by the Adult and Continuing Education Department (ACE).
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Communication and Digital Media (CDM) |
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CDM 206 Effective Public Speaking 3 Credits
As an introduction to the basic principles and methods of public speaking, with the application of theory expressed through classroom presentations, students prepare and deliver speeches of information and persuasion on topics related to their major field of study. They also take part in oral exercises which have been designed to increase their self-confidence and to enhance the clarity and expressiveness of their speech. Students learn and practice the following rhetorical and presentation strategies which are so useful in the professional workplace and in the classroom: successful adaptation to the audience and the environment; development and organization of the coherent outline; selection of appropriate supporting material and arguments; and the preparation and use of effective visual aids. The techniques of active listening and the use of visual aids for supportive audience behavior are also taught.
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CDM 216 Mass Media & Society 3 Credits
Students examine the structure and historical development of print, photographic, and electronic mass communication systems. A survey of the different types of media and a consideration of their effects upon society and the individual are combined with basic techniques of media analysis. Issues addressed include ethics, regulation, the use of media in public relations and advertising, and the relationship between children and the media.
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CDM 226 Special Topics 3 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Communication and Digital Media [CDM] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Communication and Digital Media that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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CDM 230 Professional Communication 3 Credits
This course challenges students to examine the range of communication skills which employers expect, including clarity, purposefulness, coherence, and a more than adequate level of competence in the use of standard written English. A variety of purposes for communication are examined such as delivering good news and bad news, persuading, informing, and building consensus. A variety of mediums are also explored, including letters, reports, speeches, email, and social media.
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CDM 232 Principles of Strategic Communication 3 Credits
This course builds a foundation for exploring the strategic communication industries, including advertising and public relations. It focuses on the principles and process of strategic writing; strategic design and integrated marketing communication; the role of strategic communications in public relations and in advertising; and law and ethics in strategic communications.
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CDM 262 Media Writing 3 Credits
In this introduction to journalism, students learn the characteristics of news, the basic structures and types of stories, a brief history of journalism in the United States, an introduction to writing for broadcast, and a primer on media law and ethics. Students also develop skills in note-taking, interviewing, and writing stories according to current journalism practice.
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CDM 263 Sports Journalism 3 Credits
This course explores sports journalism as a craft and genre by reviewing and critiquing examples of significant sports writing and by writing game stories, columns, and features based on actual coverage of local and on-campus sporting events.
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CDM 265 Basic Television Production 3 Credits
As an introduction to studio production techniques and equipment, students acquire a basic grasp of all aspects of studio production including the use of the camera, video switcher, audio board, and graphics generator. Students also produce short video materials with line sources and instantaneous editing.
Prerequisite(s): CDM 115 and CDM 117
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CDM 267 Basic Radio Production 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the organization and operation of the contemporary radio station. Students learn the functions of the various jobs in radio, including announcer, board operator, traffic manager, newscaster, etc. Students are also taught the concept of public interest and its relationship to programming. In addition, they become familiar with pertinent FCC rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures that are in effect at most radio stations. Students will produce content that will air on the university’s FCC licensed radio station, 98.5 WNUW
Prerequisite(s): CDM 117
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CDM 272 Visual Communication 3 Credits
This class will teach students methods of critically analyzing all types of images; from typesets to photography, from motion pictures to comic strips. Discussion of stereotypes and ethics will be central themes in lectures, discussions, exercises and assignments. By honing visual media literacy skills, students will become better critical thinkers and more effective communicators in the professional world. Coursework will include written analyses of images as well as the production of creative visuals in a variety of media.
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CDM 301 Introduction to Film Analysis 3 Credits
A study of film as a major communication and aesthetic form. Comprehensive exploration of the work of classical and comtemporary film-makers and film theorists. Examiniation of film technique, materials and vocabulary leading to the development of analytical and evaluative skill.
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CDM 312 Media Workshop: Neumann Sports 3 Credits
Coursework will develop student experience in such content areas as: operation of lighting, audio, and video equipment during sports events, including pre- and post-game shows; directing, scheduling, and managing technicians and talent; on-air performance; and pre- and post-production and archiving.
Prerequisite(s): CDM 265
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CDM 314 Media Workshop- NeuPress 3 Credits
Students become part of Neumann Media’s publication - NeuPress (formerly the Joust) which produces and posts news from around the campus and community, including features, reviews, and commentary. Course work includes story generation, approval, drafting, writing and posting. Students work with our content management system (CMS) gaining hands-on experience with categories, tags, metadata, and comments. Publishing and promoting through social media is also included. Throughout the course, students explore various aspects, duties and positions within the field of journalism including ethics, AP style and the integration of his/her work into a larger operation.
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CDM 317 Communication Research 3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of research methods within the area of communication and includes data collection and analysis methodologies. Students are then taught to apply these skills to a variety of projects. Emphasis is placed on communication theories and techniques that are used in interpersonal group, public, intercultural, and market research situations.
Prerequisite(s): Completed 60 Credits.
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CDM 326 Special Topics 3 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Communication and Digital Media [CDM] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Communication and Digital Media that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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CDM 345 Public Relations 3 Credits
Students are introduced to the contemporary practice of public relations, with primary focus on the daily tasks and communication responsibilities of public relations practitioners. The issues facing the contemporary professional in this field and basic public relations writing skills are also studied.
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CDM 352 Beyond Breaking News 3 Credits
Students learn the characteristics and process of journalistic writing with an emphasis on creating and refining article ideas, conducting research and interviews, and navigating legal and ethical questions. Online writing is also highlighted, particularly as it relates to multimedia journalism and new markets for publication. Story forms include features, profiles, editorials, columns, and reviews. (Formerly JRN 350)
Writing Intensive Course
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CDM 355 Advertising 3 Credits
An introduction to the principles and practices of contemporary advertising, this course explores the role of advertising in the marketplace, the elements of a successful advertisement, advertising production, and media.
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CDM 365 Advanced TV Production 3 Credits
Students will learn advanced techniques in television studio production and equipment use, including the use of the camera, video switcher, audio board, and graphics generator. Students will learn how to script, administer, and produce videos in the studio and in the field. Studio post-production activities, on-set etiquette, teamwork, and professionalism will be emphasized in this course.
Prerequisite(s): CDM 265
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CDM 367 Advanced Radio Production 3 Credits
This advanced level course builds on the basic skills learned in Basic Radio Production. Students learn the theory and techniques of sophisticated radio production, including multitrack recording, mixing, radio automation, signal processing, remote and studio engineering, voice tracking, and on-air performances. Students are expected to work independently producing weekly broadcast-quality radio production content suited for air on 98.5 WNUW. In addition, as a group project, students will design, research, and produce a 1 hour “morning show” style program, including guest interviews, live musical performance, news, and music.
Prerequisite(s): CDM 267
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CDM 371 Ethics of Media and Cyberspace 3 Credits
Students explore historical and contemporary ethical issues in traditional and online media. Using case studies, students will confront and discuss such topics as media governance and regulation, gatekeeping, privacy, social responsibility, surveillance, and the digital divide.
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CDM 380 Advanced Video Production and Editing 3 Credits
Students will learn advanced videography, lighting, and sound recording techniques. On-set etiquette, professionalism, and teamwork in the video production field will be emphasized. Students will continue to explore the theory and practice of various editing styles to learn how stories are constructed in the editing room. Advanced video and sound editing techniques using Adobe Premiere Pro will be important components of this course.
Prerequisite(s): CDM 115
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CDM 385 Advanced Audio 3 Credits
In this course, students will build on their excisting knowledge to expand on the fundamentals and methods of audio recording and an examination of their applications to modern electronic media. Students learn to successfully operate the audio hardware commonly used in recording studios and audio production facilities.
Prerequisite(s): CDM 117
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CDM 410 Directing for the Screen 3 Credits
Fundamentals of screen directing, which includes script breakdown, scene blocking, communication with cast and crew, and the logistics of production.
Prerequisite(s): CDM 380
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CDM 431 Globalization, New Media and the Internet 3 Credits
This course explores the implications of the Internet and various new media platforms in terms of how they facilitate and influence globalization in a variety of contexts, including business, public advocacy, law, sports, mass media, communities, human relationships, education, healthcare, and public discourse. The risks and benefits of new media and the Internet are also identified.
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CDM 450 Media Speaking 3 Credits
Today’s media spokesperson must compete with shrinking audience attention spans, cope with social media overload, and confront sensationalized reporting. Given those challenges, how can you create positive messages that cut through the noise and motivate your audiences? How can you respond to difficult questions in a confident manner? Media Speaking provides students the theory, tools, and practice needed to become an effective media spokesperson.
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CDM 455 Crisis Communication 3 Credits
This course presents students with the appropriate theory, best practices, key concepts and strategies, and promotes discernment in the area of crisis communication and effective crisis management. The course will explore crisis communication from a mass communication perspective, analyzing the role and impact of the media during a crisis event. Additionally, students will develop essential skills in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving, executive presence, use of voice, and message meaning as they explore the topics of reputation management, risk management, issues management, relationship management, crisis planning and preparation, and crisis management planning. Case studies will be used as a means to assess these areas and apply course content to historical and contemporary examples of crises.
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CDM 460 Communication Arts Seminar 3 Credits
This upper-level seminar experience for Communication and Media Arts majors is designed to synthesize a student’s learning in this field through the in-depth exploration of a key topic, such as gender in communication.
Prerequisite(s): Completed 90 Credits
Writing Intensive Course
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CDM 465 Documentary Production 3 Credits
This course will build on the skills acquired basic and advanced video production and editing, as well as basic television, to produce engaging, professional documentaries. Students will learn the history of documentaries, as well as the various approaches to documentary creation. Finally, students will learn effective technical and aesthetic lighting and filming techniques, prepare story boards, research for and write scripts, and learn advanced interviewing skills, and advanced editing skills.
Prerequisite(s): CDM 380
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CDM 495 Internship 3 Credits
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must register on the waitlist for this Internship Course. Once the student has attended a pre-internship appointment with Career & Personal Development and completed the paperwork with required signatures for an Approved Internship Site, the student will then be given permission to register for this course. Permission to register will be sent to the student’s email. Once a student has permission to register, they will have 7 days to register for this course. Please make sure to check your email on a regular basis while on any waitlist for a course.
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Computer and Information Management (CIM) |
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CIM 126 Special Topics in Computer and Information Management Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Management [CIM] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Management that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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CIM 201 Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic.net/Java 3 Credits
CIM 201 is the first course in computer programming in which students learn how to write simple business application programs using Visual Basic. Topics include keyboard and screen I/O, looping, branching, arrays, and an introduction to Java.
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CIM 211 Advanced Computer Programming with C++.net/Java 3 Credits
In this course, students learn advanced programming techniques to implement efficient business application software through the use of various data structures. The importance of problem-solving techniques, good programming style, software engineering, and object-oriented programming (using C++) are emphasized. Topics of study include functions; pointers and lists; data structures recursion; file I/O; and advanced Java.
Prerequisite(s): CIM 201
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CIM 220 Foundations of Information Systems 3 Credits
Information systems are an integral part of all business activities and careers. This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary information systems and demonstrate how these systems are used throughout global organizations. The focus of this course will be on the key components of information systems - people, software, date, and communication technologies, and how these components can be integrated and managed to create competitive advantages. Through the knowledge of how IS provides a competitive advantage students will gain an understanding of how information is used in organizations and how IT enables improvement in quality, speed, and agility. This course also provides an introduction to systems and development concepts, technology acquisition, and various types of application software that have become prevalent or are emerging in modern organizations and society.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100
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CIM 226 Special Topics in Computer and Information Management Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Management [CIM] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Management that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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CIM 230 Enterprise Architecture 3 Credits
This course explores the design, selection, implementation and management of enterprise IT solutions. The focus is on applications and infrastructure and their fit with the business. Students learn frameworks and strategies for infrastructure management, system administration, data/information architecture, content management, distributed computing, middleware, legacy system integration, system consolidation, software selection, total cost of ownership calculation, IT investment analysis, and emerging technologies. These topics are addressed both within and beyond the organization, with attention paid to managing risk and security within audit and compliance standards. Students also hone their ability to communicate technology architecture strategies concisely to a general business audience.
Prerequisite(s): CIM 220 (with a minimum grade of C).
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CIM 326 Special Topics in Computer and Information Management Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Management [CIM] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Management that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): completed 60 credits
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CIM 340 Data and Information Management 3 Credits
This course provides the students with an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data models into relational data models and verifying its structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database using an industrial-strength database management system. The course will also include coverage of basic database administration tasks and key concepts of data quality and data security. In addition to developing database applications, the course helps the students understand how large-scale packaged systems are highly dependent on the use of DBMSs. Building on the transactional database understanding, the course provides an introduction to data and information management technologies that provide decision support capabilities under the broad business intelligence umbrella.
Prerequisite(s): CIM 220
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CIM 345 Web Development 3 Credits
In this course, students are taught how to plan, create, and publish an e-business web site. They also learn how to customize the appearance of a web site and how to maintain a web site by creating and maintaining hyperlinks, working with pictures, and developing tables. Throughout this course, students acquire the skills which are necessary to develop web pages with frames and forms, to create a discussion group, and to integrate a database with a web site.
Prerequisite(s): CIM 220 (with a minimum grade of C).
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CIM 350 Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credits
This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to determine how they should conduct their business, with a particular focus on how computer-based technologies can most effectively contribute to the way business is organized. The course covers a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address the business requirements, and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution in particular, in-house development, development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) packages.
Prerequisite(s): CIM 340
Service Learning Course
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CIM 360 IT Infrastructure 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to IT infrastructure issues for students majoring in Information Systems. It covers topics related to both computer and systems architecture and communication networks, with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that IT infrastructure solutions enable in an organizational context. It gives the students the knowledge and skills that they need for communicating effectively with professionals whose special focus is on hardware and systems software technology and for designing organizational processes and software solutions that require in-depth understanding of the IT infrastructure capabilities and limitations. It also prepares the students for organizational roles that require interaction with external vendors of IT infrastructure components and solutions. The course focuses strongly on Internet-based solutions, computer and network security, business continuity, and the role of infrastructure in regulatory compliance.
Prerequisite(s): CIM 220
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CIM 410 IS Strategy, Management and Acquisition 3 Credits
This course explores the issues and approaches in managing the information systems function in organizations and how the IS function integrates / supports / enables various types of organizational capabilities. It takes a senior management perspective in exploring the acquisition, development and implementation of plans and policies to achieve efficient and effective information systems. The course addresses issues relating to defining the high-level IS infrastructure and the systems that support the operational, administrative and strategic needs of the organization. The remainder of the course is focused on developing an intellectual framework that will allow leaders of organizations to critically assess existing IS infrastructures and emerging technologies as well as how these enabling technologies might affect organizational strategy. The ideas developed and cultivated in this course are intended to provide an enduring perspective that can help leaders make sense of an increasingly globalized and technology intensive business environment.
Prerequisite(s): CIM 220
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CIM 426 Special Topics in Computer and Information Management Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Management [CIM] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Management that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): Completed 90 credits
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CIM 430 IS Project Management 3 Credits
This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their information systems projects. The course covers a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. This course assumes that project management in the modern organization is a complex team based activity, where various types of technologies (including project management software as well as software to support group collaboration) are an inherent part of the project management process. This course also acknowledges that project management involves both the use of resources from within the firm, as well as contracted from outside the organization.
Prerequisite(s): CIM 350
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CIM 440 Computer Forensics 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and issues of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cybercrime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cybercrime investigation. This course will introduce the topics of computer crime and computer forensics.
Prerequisite(s): CIM 360
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CIM 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of computer and information management that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy.
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CIS 102 Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credits
This foundational course covers the following topics:
Basic Information Literacy including Data manipulation, data analysis and data visualization techniques using a Spreadsheet tool (currently Microsoft excel).
Data sharing and productivity tools such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word
Integrating MS office tools
Basic online safety such as security while connecting wirelessly in public spaces
Language Core Course for School of Business and Information Management
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CIS 126 Special Topics: Computer Information Systems 3 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems [CIS] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 Credits
CIS 201 is the first course in computer programming in which students learn how to write simple business application programs using Visual Basic and Java. Topics include keyboard and screen I/O, looping, branching, arrays, and an introduction to Java.
Language Core Course for School of Business and Information Management
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CIS 211 Advanced Computer Programming with C++.net/Java 3 Credits
In this course, students learn advanced programming techniques to implement efficient business application software through the use of various data structures. The importance of problem-solving techniques, good programming style, software engineering, and object-oriented programming (using C++) are emphasized. Topics of study include functions; pointers and lists; data structures recursion; file I/O; and advanced Java.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 201
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CIS 220 Management Information Systems 3 Credits
Introduces effective and efficient use of information systems (IS) to support the mission of the organization which is critical. Strategic use of IS and the ability to manage information systems enables organizations to reduce or remove distance barriers, reduce time for processing and decision making, and support effective and efficient use of scarce resources. In this course students will learn skills and techniques used to implement and operate marketplace IS tools to support organizational objectives and strategies. This course is a broad survey of IS-related topics and introduces students to business information systems, IS infrastructure and emerging technologies, security, telecommunications, the Internet and the Web, decisions making systems, and ethical and social issues in IS.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100
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CIS 230 Enterprise Architecture 3 Credits
This course explores the design, selection, implementation and management of enterprise IT solutions. The focus is on applications and infrastructure and their fit with the business. Students learn frameworks and strategies for infrastructure management, system administration, data/information architecture, content management, distributed computing, middleware, legacy system integration, system consolidation, software selection, total cost of ownership calculation, IT investment analysis, and emerging technologies. These topics are addressed both within and beyond the organization, with attention paid to managing risk and security within audit and compliance standards. Students also hone their ability to communicate technology architecture strategies concisely to a general business audience.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 220
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CIS 326 Special Topics: Computer Information Systems 3 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems [CIS] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): Completed 60 credits
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CIS 340 Data and Information Management 3 Credits
This course provides the students with an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data models into relational data models and verifying its structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database using an industrial-strength database management system. The course will also include coverage of basic database administration tasks and key concepts of data quality and data security. In addition to developing database applications, the course helps the students understand how large-scale packaged systems are highly dependent on the use of DBMSs. Building on the transactional database understanding, the course provides an introduction to data and information management technologies that provide decision support capabilities under the broad business intelligence umbrella.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 220
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CIS 345 Web Development 3 Credits
In this course, students are taught how to plan, create, and publish an e-business web site. They also learn how to customize the appearance of a web site and how to maintain a web site by creating and maintaining hyperlinks, working with pictures, and developing tables. Throughout this course, students acquire the skills which are necessary to develop web pages with frames and forms, to create a discussion group, and to integrate a database with a web site.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 220
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CIS 350 Systems Analysis 3 Credits
This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques, and tools that organizations use to determine how they should conduct their business, focusing on how computer-based technologies can most effectively contribute to the way the company is organized. The course covers a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address the business requirements, and determining the requirements for the information systems solution; in particular, in-house development, development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) packages.
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CIS 360 IT Infrastructure 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to IT infrastructure issues for students majoring in Information Systems. It covers topics related to both computer and systems architecture and communication networks, with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that IT infrastructure solutions enable in an organizational context. It gives the students the knowledge and skills that they need for communicating effectively with professionals whose special focus is on hardware and systems software technology and for designing organizational processes and software solutions that require in-depth understanding of the IT infrastructure capabilities and limitations. It also prepares the students for organizational roles that require interaction with external vendors of IT infrastructure components and solutions. The course focuses strongly on Internet-based solutions, computer and network security, business continuity, and the role of infrastructure in regulatory compliance.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 220
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CIS 410 IS Strategy, Management and Acquisition 3 Credits
This course explores the issues and approaches in managing the information systems function in organizations and how the IS function integrates / supports / enables various types of organizational capabilities. It takes a senior management perspective in exploring the acquisition, development and implementation of plans and policies to achieve efficient and effective information systems. The course addresses issues relating to defining the high-level IS infrastructure and the systems that support the operational, administrative and strategic needs of the organization. The remainder of the course is focused on developing an intellectual framework that will allow leaders of organizations to critically assess existing IS infrastructures and emerging technologies as well as how these enabling technologies might affect organizational strategy. The ideas developed and cultivated in this course are intended to provide an enduring perspective that can help leaders make sense of an increasingly globalized and technology intensive business environment.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 220
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CIS 426 Special Topics: Computer Information Systems 3 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems [CIS] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): Completed 90 credits.
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CIS 430 IS Project Management 3 Credits
This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their information systems projects. The course covers a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. This course assumes that project management in the modern organization is a complex team based activity, where various types of technologies (including project management software as well as software to support group collaboration) are an inherent part of the project management process. This course also acknowledges that project management involves both the use of resources from within the firm, as well as contracted from outside the organization.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 350
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CIS 440 Computer Forensics 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and issues of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cybercrime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cybercrime investigation. This course will introduce the topics of computer crime and computer forensics.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 360
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CIS 480 Independent Study Project 3 Credits
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of computer and information management that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy.
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CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
This survey course introduces students to selected topics within the field of criminal justice, including the scope and goals of the criminal justice system; the definitions and explanations of related criminal justice terms; and the history, development, and philosophy of law enforcement in a democratic society. Students also examine agencies which are involved in the administration of the criminal justice system.
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CJ 126 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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CJ 201 Criminology 3 Credits
Students examine the classical and contemporary theories of crime; the nature and causes of crime and criminal behavior; and the relationship between law and crime.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 , POLSC 101 , and PSYCH 101
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CJ 202 Judicial Process and Procedures 3 Credits
This course explains the role of the judiciary, its historical background, and its development in the United States. Due process of law and the judicial procedure through which an arrested offender enters the criminal justice system are stressed. Problems of change and the reform of the criminal justice process are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 204 Interview Techniques 3 Credits
The purpose of this special topic course is to give the student an introduction to the skill of interviewing. The course is designed to allow the student to gain specific skill sets in interviewing, and to gain the confidence in asking questions and understanding verbal and non-verbal communication in interactions.
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CJ 205 Writing for Criminal Justice 3 Credits
Students will improve their written communication skills across a variety of assignment and report formats that may be useful to the criminal justice practitioner. Particular attention will be paid to the proper use of APA style in academic writing and to ethical reporting practices in law enforcement and corrections.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101
Writing Intensive Course
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CJ 210 Juvenile Justice System 3 Credits
The nature, prevalence, and causes of juvenile crime are introduced in this course as are the theories of prevention and interventions in the juvenile justice system. The concepts of restorative justice and the ways in which an understanding of Franciscan philosophy and theology impact the juvenile justice system are also examined.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 220 Criminal Investigations 3 Credits
In addition to the history, theories, and problems of criminal investigations, this course focuses on the fundamental principles of criminal investigations, such as crime scene searches, as well as the collection, preservation, and recording of physical evidence. Other topics of study include the procedures which are related to the impartial gathering of information, interview and interrogation methods, identification of modus operandi and sources of information, development and handling of informants, the use of scientific aids in conducting investigations, and report writing.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 226 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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CJ 230 Police Organization and Behaviors 3 Credits
Police agencies of varying sizes and organizational structures are examined. The levels of cooperation and/or friction between law enforcement personnel and the communities which they serve are also analyzed, as are the political, social, and economic forces which influence these relationships. The impact of a police culture including identity, social roles, and group dynamics on the ethical and moral behavior of police officers is also studied.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 240 Criminalistics 3 Credits
This course will familiarize students with the principles of forensic, the study and application of science to legal processes which involves the collection, examination, evaluation, and interpretation of evidence. The course will review the basic applications of the biological, physical, chemical, medical and behavioral sciences and apply these to questions of evidence and law. Students will gain a basic understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the forensic sciences as they are presently practiced.
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CJ 250 Criminal and Civil Law 3 Credits
A study of criminal offenses by statutory and common law definition and classification, this course examines the laws of arrest; search and seizure; and the analysis of constitutional and statutory concepts governing the introduction and use of information in formalized legal proceedings.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 260 Criminal Behavior 3 Credits
This course examines the psychological components of crime and the application of psychological theory to the explanation and understanding of criminal behavior. Areas of study include personality variables and development processes related to criminal behavior, choice and motives involved in criminal behavior, and criminal profiling.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 201
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CJ 301 White Collar Crime 3 Credits
This course analyzes usually nonviolent criminal conduct described as official corruption, systematic crime, or violations of trust, all of which are characterized by calculation, deceit, and personal enrichment. The influence of organized crime on this type of criminal conduct is also explored.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 302 Organized Crime 3 Credits
Students explore the nature and problems of organized crime, including its roots and causal factors in American society, as well as its activities, organizations, and economics. The problems of corruption and graft and the development of strategies to control the activities of organized crime are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 303 Research Methods 3 Credits
In this course, students learn the fundamental principles of research, including empiricism, objectivity, and research design. They are then taught how to apply those principles to the Criminal Justice major by designing a research project which collects and analyzes data and presents that data in an APA format.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 205
Writing Intensive Course
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CJ 310 Forensics 3 Credits
This course is designed to give the student a more complete understanding of the relevant principles and applications which are utilized in forensic science. Specific examination techniques for a wide range of evidence prevalent in the modern crime lab are also examined. The student gains an understanding of the intricate and symbiotic relationship between forensics science and criminal law.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 /BIO 115 and CJ 101 .
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CJ 320 The Penitent: Corrections and Rehabilitation 3 Credits
This course surveys the growing field of corrections in the United States. Students become familiar with the history of institutionalized incarceration, probation, parole, and counseling of the offender. Specialized programs and training for the juvenile offender are reviewed and analyzed through case studies.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 201 , CJ 202 ,CJ 205 and CJ 250 Students must have completed 54 credits.
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CJ 326 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): completed 60 credits
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CJ 330 Victimology: Consequences of Crime 3 Credits
The issues that tend to “twice victimize” crime victims through the way in which they are treated by the criminal justice system that is supposed to help them is addressed in this course. Current policies, trends, theories, and programs are discussed. Specialized responses to victims of violence as well as the etiology and typology of victimization are also examined.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 201 , CJ 202 ,CJ 205 and CJ 250 Students must have completed 54 credits.
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CJ 340 Terrorism 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of terrorism, both domestic and international. The causes and effects of terrorism and its relationship to political structures from both religious and historical perspectives are reviewed, with particular emphasis on the impact of terrorism on the world today.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 370 Systems of Justice: Restorative Justice 3 Credits
This course examines contemporary issues, procedures, and problems which are associated with the practicalities of law enforcement, the judiciary, corrections, and rehabilitation. An in-depth examination of current issues in criminal justice research and policies is addressed, as well as the political and ethical obligations and concerns associated with each component of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 201 , CJ 202 ,CJ 205 and CJ 250 Students must have completed 54 credits.
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CJ 401 Violent Crime 3 Credits
The nature, theory, history, and psychology of violence in America constitute the focus of this course. The etiology of violence and victimology, and the public response to violence are discussed. Students examine a variety of violent crimes, including the various forms of murder (mass, serial, and spree), homicide, rape, assault, and serial crimes.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 201 and CJ 260 .
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CJ 410 Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
This course examines diversity issues as they impact law enforcement agencies, both internally and externally. Content areas include a study of race, sex, religion, ethnicity, and related subjects. The course is designed to help criminal justice professionals meet the challenges presented when working with minority population concerns, problems, and needs.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
Diversity-certified Course
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CJ 420 Strategies of Crime Prevention 3 Credits
The new strategies of community and problem-oriented policing in America are addressed, with particular attention focused on the various techniques that are employed by police departments. The rationale and implication of these methods of social control are investigated in depth.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 426 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): Completed 90 credits
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CJ 430 Drug Abuse and the Criminal Justice System 3 Credits
This course analyzes drug abuse in America and how the criminal justice system deals with this increasingly complex problem. The public policies and programs which have been developed to address substance abuse are examined. The present state of the laws, techniques of law enforcement, sentencing, and alternative systems are reviewed and critiqued.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 .
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CJ 460 Senior Seminar 3 Credits
In this capstone course of the Criminal Justice Program, students discuss and assess current issues facing the criminal justice professional as well as the experiences which have been gained from their work-study internship in CJ 495. Student research projects and case studies are also included in the content of this seminar.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and completed 90 credits.
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CJ 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of criminal justice that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy.
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CJ 494 Internship I 3 Credits
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must register on the waitlist for this Internship Course. Once the student has attended a pre-internship appointment with Career & Personal Development and completed the paperwork with required signatures for an Approved Internship Site, the student will then be given permission to register for this course. Permission to register will be sent to the student’s email. Once a student has permission to register, they will have 7 days to register for this course. Please make sure to check your email on a regular basis while on any waitlist for a course.
Prerequisite(s): Proof of a current Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance preceding the semester of registration for CJ 495 and completion of a pre-internship appointment.
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CJ 495 Internship II 3 Credits
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must register on the waitlist for this Internship Course. Once the student has attended a pre-internship appointment with Career & Personal Development and completed the paperwork with required signatures for an Approved Internship Site, the student will then be given permission to register for this course. Permission to register will be sent to the student’s email. Once a student has permission to register, they will have 7 days to register for this course. Please make sure to check your email on a regular basis while on any waitlist for a course.
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CBR 201 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 Credits
This course introduces information technologies and examines methods for defending against persistent and continually evolving threats. Existing and emerging information technologies are discussed, including operating environments, computer networking, and data management. Basic methods for managing information systems and technologies are presented from the standpoint of providing security protections. Students learn practices used in the underworld of cybercrime to identify risk. Students will also analyze business and economic risks associated with cyber systems with a focus on understanding and preventing cyber attacks. This course is suitable for students majoring in Cybersecurity, Information Systems or Business, or anyone interested in understanding how, why, when, and where cybercrime may occur.
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CBR 202 Cybersecurity Essentials 3 Credits
This course explores physical security, operating systems, network devices, virtual and mobile platforms. Topics include organizational access control models, profiles, and assigning rights, security models, hardware, and software controls. Additional topics include access models and securing system access with passwords, smart cards, and biometrics to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Also, governance and risk assessment, secure controls, data loss prevention, vendor management, and training are discussed in detail. IT policies and procedures, data loss prevention, and user training will also be explored.
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CBR 203 Application Security, Linux and Cryptography 3 Credits
In this course, students will gain an understanding of computer code that can be harmful or malicious and how an organization can protect itself from these attacks. Students will gain experience securing applications, web services, and learn how to integrate robust security measures into the web application development process using proven architectures and best practices. Incorporated throughout the class will be an introduction to Linux, including the command line, basic navigation, permissions, piping, redirection, and scripting. The latter half of the course introduces cryptography as an indispensable tool for protecting information in computer systems. This course explains the inner workings of cryptographic primitives and how to use them correctly.
Prerequisite(s): CBR 201 , CBR 202
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CBR 204 Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Computing 3 Credits
This course explores a variety of ethical and legal issues facing today’s computing environments. Existing and future legal infrastructures such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Telecommunications Decency Act, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU), and emerging technologies for the management of digital rights will be explored. In addition, students will learn the impact that criminal activities such as computer fraud and abuse, desktop forgery, embezzlement, child pornography, computer trespass, and computer piracy have on individuals and corporations. Students are made fully aware of the ethical commitment and moral behavior required by the profession and the penalties for criminal conduct.
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CBR 301 Incident Response and Forensics 3 Credits
This course will help students create an organized approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack. Students will develop an understanding of threat and asset identification, countermeasures and safeguards, acceptable risks, and vulnerabilities. The auditing concepts of technical, physical, and administrative controls will be introduced along with how these controls are measured for effectiveness. One area of emphasis is compliance with laws and regulations in the areas of data collection and forensics. Students will develop the skills required to remediate an incident from the initial response to improving an organization’s longterm security posture.
Prerequisite(s): CBR 201 , CBR 202
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CBR 304 Python Programming 3 Credits
Python is an essential programming language for cybersecurity professionals. It is widely used throughout the industry, is extremely powerful and yet, easy to learn. For example, it can be used to perform a variety of security functions, including software analysis, hardware scanning, and access modeling. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of the Python programming language and programming best practices. The course explores the basics of Python, including how to develop scripts, work with functions, and variables in an interactive mode.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 201
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CBR 401 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 3 Credits
This course presents the concepts of ethical (white hat) vulnerability scans, reconnaissance, general hacking techniques, tools of the trade, red team recon, password cracking, and use of the Metasploit framework. Other important topics discussed include setting up a security lab, the pre-engagement phase, and pen test assessment steps (i.e., information gathering, scanning, finding vulnerabilities, exploit development and attacks, and post-exploitation development).
Prerequisite(s): CBR 201 , CBR 202 CBR 301 , CBR 304
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