Fall 2005 - 15 Credits:

Criminal Law - This overview of the American system of criminal justice includes study of its various institutions, such as the criminal courts, police, prosecutors and defense attorneys, and jails and prisons. The Fourth Amendment (Search and Seizure) and the Fifth Amendment (Privilege Against Self-Incrimination) are studied. Also explored are schools of thought underlying criminal prosecution and correctional philosophy.

Elementary Spanish II - Spanish as a spoken and written language is introduced in this course, which includes intensive drills in the basic structures of the language. Elementary reading material is used for vocabulary building, analytical exercises and discussion.

Elememts of Composition I - This course focuses on the development of techniques for effective writing through the study of the writing process and of the skills necessary for producing purposeful, unified and coherent short essays: rhetoric, effective diction, revising techniques, critical reading, critical thinking, awareness of audience, and introduction to research and documentation. Readings include expository prose and short fiction and provide a context for vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as for written response.

Individual in the Community - This interdisciplinary seminar for first-semester freshmen focuses on the broad theme of community as it introduces students to the university learning community. Sections examine the concept of community historically, in literature, and from the perspective of the social and natural sciences. Topics include: the relationship between individual and community identities; forms of engagement in communities; the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; ethics of community life; and diversity and pluralism in community. Students explore the specific individual-community relationships at Quinnipiac in a context designed to develop skills for academic success.

Introduction to Sociology - Our society and culture influence who we are, how we feel about ourselves, and how we interact with others. This course investigates the ways in which our social institutions such as the family, the government, politics, religion, health care and others shape our experience. The differences that characterize a stratified society in opportunity, reward, achievement and social class are discussed.

Spring 2006 - 16 Credits:

Elements of Composition II - The continuation of EN 101. The second semester reviews the student’s grasp of short essay structure and of effective sentence structure, but emphasizes argument, persuasion and research writing. Essays are longer and more complex than in EN 101, and some attention is paid to writing across the curriculum. The readings, which include expository essays, plus several longer works of fiction, drama, or a selection of poems, serve to unify the course content.

Intro to American Legal System - Students are introduced to basic legal concepts, the structure of the American court system, legal theory and procedure, and gain an overview of several areas of law.

Intro. to American Government - This course covers the development of the constitution, the nature of Federalism, the state and the national government. Duties and powers of the president, Congress, the Supreme Court and administrative agencies also are explored. Political parties, the nominating process, elections and electoral behavior as well as political interest groups and public opinion are considered.

Introductory Calculus - Students are introduced to functions and limits, fundamental rules of differentiation and integration of elementary functions, and applications in business and life sciences.

Orientation to Soc/CJ/GT - This course introduces sociology, social services, gerontology and criminal justice majors to the disciplines and fields in which they are majoring. Students meet once a week to discuss the origins, breadth and potential careers in their fields. The course orients the student to professions within criminal justice, sociology, social services and gerontology through interaction with departmental faculty, former students and practitioners in the field.

U.S. Hist. Since Reconstruction - Students are introduced to the national experience since reunion, stressing the impact of historical developments upon life in the United States today. The transition of the United States, marked by the conflict with Spain and two World Wars, from a continental to a world power also is considered.