Courses

This course introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the vertical position. Qualification tests, vertical position, This course introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the overhead position. Qualification tests, overhead position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds.

This course explores the legal, cultural, and psychological frameworks underlying victims' rights and advocacy. We will cover topics on trauma-informed communication, ethics and professionalism in victim services, the role of systembased and community-based advocacy, and strategies for effectively managing trauma for a practitioner.

This course explores the legal, cultural, and psychological frameworks underlying victims' rights and advocacy. We will cover topics on trauma-informed communication, ethics and professionalism in victim services, the role of systembased and community-based advocacy, and strategies for effectively managing trauma for a practitioner.

This course explores the legal, cultural, and psychological frameworks underlying victims' rights and advocacy. We will cover topics on trauma-informed communication, ethics and professionalism in victim services, the role of systembased and community-based advocacy, and strategies for effectively managing trauma for a practitioner.

Provides an in-depth analysis of the victims of crime. This course focuses on the historical development of victimology, which emerged in the 1940's as an independent field of study as well as surveying some of the more recent works by contemporary thinkers.

Addresses the physical, emotional, and financial impact of crime victimization; the relationship between victims and offenders; how the criminal justice systems interacts with crime victims; and the policies designed by the government to offer assistance to individuals who are victimized by crime. Raises awareness and promotes critical thinking and problem solving about the most effective strategies for interaction with crime victims, the measurement of crime victimization, and victim trends.

While individuals have been crime victims for many years, victimology or the study of crime victims is a relatively recent discipline. The majority of criminological research and discussion has been focused on the offender rather than the victim. This course provides an overview of the principles and concepts of victimology, an analysis of victimization patterns and trends, and the role of victimology in the justice system.

The primary objective of this course is to explore the study of violence against women. We will cover theoretical explanations for violence against women, research on particular types of violence, the impact on victims, and the response of the criminal justice system.

This seminar explores the intersections of gender and violence. We shall analyze dynamics between men/boys and women/girls and situate them within the context of US society and culture. Our aim is to understand their origins, forms and effects and to identify changes that can be made to reduce and prevent their occurrence.

This class provides an overview of violent crime in America. It will offer the student readings which incorporate research on violence, theoretical causes of violent crime, and the application of current knowledge to social policy. Course topics include the patterns of violent crime, theoretical explanations of violence, prevention of violent crime, and the punishment/treatment of violent offenders.