Courses numbered 0 to 99 are developmental and credits may not be used to satisfy degree requirements. Courses numbered 1000 to 1099, freshman; 2000 to 2099, sophomore; 3000 to 3099, junior; 4000 to 4099, senior; 5000 to 5099, graduate; 6000 to 7099, graduate courses beyond the master’s level. Where indicated, certain 4000-level courses are accepted for graduate credit.
The number after each course title indicates the semester hours credit. CR(credit) or NC (no credit) after a course title indicates a pass/fail course with no semester hours credit.
An abbreviation following a course description indicates the semester or summer term the course will normally be offered: F-fall semester; Sp-spring semester; Sum-entire summer session; Sum I - first summer term; Sum II - second summer term. The word “even” or “odd” follows the description of a course which is offered only in alternate years.
Students may not enroll in more than one section of the same course specified in the University catalog without approval of the Registrar. Students who register for more than one section of the same course may be arbitrarily dropped from one of the sections without notice.
Class pre-requisites must be completed as prescribed by the most current catalog, regardless of the catalog or curriculum in effect for any student. Students who do not meet course qualifications or who have not completed pre-requisites for a course may be arbitrarily dropped without notice.
The courses that are listed in this catalog may be offered for credit in a variety of formats, including electronically mediated teaching.
An introduction to pipeline construction including basic design considerations, standards and regulations, estimating and bidding, acquisition of Right-of-Way, construction equipment and procedures, safety, and pipeline maintenance.
An introduction to pollutants, hazardous and toxic substances encountered on the job site. Emphasis on biological hazards, health safety standards in regard to handling and disposal of products and liability management.
Theory of control and management by owner corporations of cost, time, and value of construction for capital ventures. Techniques for control of projects, with emphasis on general principles and relationships.
Analysis and determination of cost of construction operations including applicable indirect and overhead cost, and the preparation of bid proposals for construction costs.
Separation of conceptual planning into its constituent elements and essential features. Feasibility of a construction project by analysis of income, construction investment, operating cost and risk.
Continuation of CONS 4007/CONS 4015 with emphasis on job control of resources, cost control and reporting. Selected current construction projects used with research in the field and group analysis and discussion in regular class meetings. Five hours a week are required for field and classroom.
Utilization of the constructor’s special knowledge to cut the cost of a construction project to the lowest practicable level without compromising its function or sacrificing quality and aesthetics.
Prerequisite(s): approval of director and junior standing.
Paired, triad, and small group involvement to develop awareness of various communicative skills utilized in the interpersonal relationship and increase effectiveness in interpersonal communication.
A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses required for a major. Criminal Justice 4099 is required as University Capstone.
CJUS 1001 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 cr.
An examination of the history, organization, and function of the various local and federal agencies that make up the criminal justice system. The survey is organized around the three major components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections.
An examination of the basic problems, procedures, and needs in the field of security work. A comparison of private agencies, hotels, retail and industrial enterprises which handle their own security with private and public security organizations. Emphasis is given to the role of private, industrial, and business security systems and their relationship to the criminal justice system.
An in-depth examination of the law enforcement sub-system of the criminal justice system. Includes historical precedents to American systems, the diversity of agencies and their roles, the internal components of agencies, and their interrelationships with other system components and other social and legal agents and agencies.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1001 or approval of the program director.
An overview of techniques applied in identification of human skeletal remains for the medicolegal professions, including assessment of age, sex, ancestry, trauma, and disease; occupational stress markers; procedures for search/recovery of human remains; and estimations of time since death.
Examination of the court component of the criminal justice system. Emphasis on structure, roles, and functions of courts and their relationship to other system components and social institutions.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1001 or approval of program director.
An in-depth examination of the Corrections component of the criminal justice system. Fundamentals of correctional practices and philosophy, historically and systemically studied, including law, sentencing, and appellate review as each relates to the correctional process. Survey of correctional components: community-based programs, institutions, administration, offender categories, classification, and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): For Criminal Justice majors only—CJUS 1001 or approval of program director. LCCN: CCRJ 2013
Examination of substantive criminal law with emphasis on history, theory, classification and elements of crimes, elements of proof, and other issues related to criminal law.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1001 or approval of program director. LCCN: CCRJ 2213
CJUS 2099 - Overview of the Criminal Justice System
1 cr.
A capstone course for the integration of knowledge concerning the criminal justice system and criminal law with some attention to current legal issues in law enforcement and corrections. Restricted to students receiving the Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Registration is required during the semester in which the degree is to be received.
An in-depth study of correctional programs, practices, and theory within the American community. Survey of community corrections in terms of historical contributions; legal, social, and ethical considerations; professionalism; roles of staff, administration, and community resources; and relationships among and within community systems.
Analysis of the social, physical, and psychological impact of substance abuse. Examination of types, incidence, and forms of abuse and an analysis of social and legal reactions. Social trends and laws are examined to provide the student with foundations for a critical and analytical examination of substance abuse.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1001 or approval of program director.
An in-depth study of the principles, concepts, and theories applicable to the investigation procedures used by law enforcement agents and agencies. Analysis of case law affecting criminal investigations. The course is designed to familiarize the student with the mechanics of investigative evidence processing techniques.
An overview and an examination of the basics of classification and counseling approaches, emphasizing interpersonal skills development, data collection, interviewing, assessment techniques, and counseling.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1001, CJUS 2070, and junior standing or approval of program director.
An analysis of the extent of crime and delinquency; impact of crime and delinquency on society; physical, social, and psychological causation of crime and delinquency; and current issues in criminology.
The nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency; factors in its treatment and prevention, including community and agency programs; and analysis of the legal system as it applies to juveniles.
One semester of supervised service in a criminal justice agency. Open only to Criminal Justice majors who have completed at least 60 hours of course work and have no prior experience. Students must make application for the Internship the semester prior to that in which it will be taken.
CJUS 4029 - Management of Criminal Justice Agencies
3 cr.
The application of supervisory and administrative principles to the management of correctional and police agencies in the United States. Students with prior credit for CJUS 4013 and/or 4014 are not eligible to receive credit in CJUS 4029.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or permission of the department head.
A capstone course for the integration of knowledge concerning the criminal justice system, criminal law, criminology, juvenile delinquency, law enforcement, corrections, administration, legal aspects, and research methods.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students receiving the baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice. Registration is required during the semester in which the degree is to be received.
CURR 2001 - Educational Foundations for Diverse Learning Environments
3 cr.
This course provides an orientation to teaching that includes legal and organizational aspects of public education; history and philosophy of education; and provides multicultural insight to support the educational needs of diverse students in their learning environment.
CURR 2085 - Application of Instructional Media and Technology
3 cr.
This course is an introduction to the preparation, selection, application, evaluation, and integration of media and technology in instructional settings, including audiovisual and microcomputer applications.
Laboratory practice includes the production of projected, non-projected, and computer-based instructional materials.
CURR 3002 - Inclusive Instruction for Secondary Students
3 cr.
Psychological, social, and educational needs of exceptional, at-risk, and culturally diverse secondary students, including legal, social, and ethical issues.
Techniques of organizing and teaching arithmetic, algebra and plane geometry in high school; solution of selected problems to illustrate fundamentals; interpretation and solution of reading problems.
CURR 3076 - Classroom, Behavior, and Instructional Management-Secondary
3 cr.
An in-depth examination of theories, principles, and strategies of instructional organization and the study of technique for behavior and self-management that will enhance the classroom environment.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing. (Formerly CURR 375A)
CURR 3077 - Classroom, Behavior, and Instructional Management-Elementary
3 cr.
A study of theories, strategies, and principles of effective classroom/behavior management and techniques for enhancing instructional planning and organizational skills.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing. (Formerly CURR 375B)
Must be admitted to Teacher Education. Take during professional semester 2.
CURR 4001 - Assessment Principles and Practice for All Learners
3 cr.
This course is designed to teach the principles of test and measurements for both elementary and secondary teachers; types of tests, accommodative assessment strategies, the essentials of good questions, and objective and standardize tests. The course offered in traditional and web-based (internet format) in the spring and fall semesters and in the summer in a 15-day workshop format.
Directed observation and supervised teaching in an approved secondary school. Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS.
Provides experience with planning and delivery of instruction that integrates a variety of software, hardware, applications, and learning tools. Develops technology and content rich lessons that promote improved student learning and reflect effective grouping and assessment strategies for diverse populations.
Prerequisite(s): CURR 2085 or permission of instructor. F, Su
Internship program designed to give supervised experience in secondary school.
May be repeated for a total of 12 hours credit.Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Teacher Education and have approval of director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn credit and grade.
Basic introduction to dance forms found on the musical, operatic, and theatrical stage, to include ballet, jazz, and tap. Students will develop a dance vocabulary and learn classic steps and combinations. Emphasis will also be placed on stage awareness and presence.
A continuation of the study of tap dancing designed for the intermediate/advanced dancer. Students will build on an already existing tap vocabulary and skill level.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1012 or permission of the instructor.
A continuation into the discipline and execution of ballet. Building on the basics of ballet, the student will move toward more advanced techniques. Emphasis will be on perfecting technical skills along with expanding the knowledge of ballet history and ballet terminology. This class is designed for the intermediate/advanced student.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1026 or permission of instructor.
A continuation of the study of theatre dance designed for the intermediate/advanced dancer. Styles include but are not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and ballroom.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1028 or permission of the instructor.
A study of various forms of dance, including recreational and concert dance, with emphasis on dance enjoyment, appreciation, skills, techniques, history and theory.
Designed to give the dance student an introduction to teaching dance. Students will learn theory, planning, application of teaching. Students will be expected to teach classes of various techniques and levels as part of the learning process.