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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

 
  

  • CJUS 431 - Deviance and Social Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Social and institutional conformity as well as deviance from control forces.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 431 and CJUS 531, SOCL 431, or SOCL 531.

    Prerequisite: SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 432 - Criminal Justice Administration and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Application of theories and principles of organization, administration, and management to criminal justice.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 432 and CJUS 532.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE
  

  • CJUS 441 - Contemporary Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Presentation and evaluation of current developments in criminal justice.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 441 and CJUS 541.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE
  

  • CJUS 452 - Organized Crime (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Historical survey of organized crime in America, theoretical concepts, range of activities, areas of influence, and remedial proposals.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 452 and CJUS 552.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 461 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Study of a major aspect of, or problem in, the criminal justice area.

    Notes
    May be repeated when topics vary to accrue a total of 9 hours.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 481 - Loss Prevention and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Operations and management of loss prevention programs in business, industry, government, and other institutions.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 481 and CJUS 581.

    Prerequisites: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 491 - Comparative Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Comparative study of criminal justice systems. Emphasis on concepts and contemporary developments in other nations with potential applications and impacts on philosophy and practice in the United States.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 491 and 591.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 492 - Police Academy Certification

    This is a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. Selected students will attend a Louisiana POST academcy and serve as a reserve law enforcement officer with a sponsoring agency.

    Prerequistes: Permission of department head and criminal justice coordinator. Satisfactory performance on physical fitness test and oral interview. Criminal justice majors only. Must be 21 years old at the completion of the academcy. Applications must be submitted prior to designated deadline. Selected students must pass background check and psychological exam. Student will be responsible for required uniforms, equipment, psychological evaluation, and background check. Selection is competitive when qualified applicants exceed positions available.

    Lec. 9, Lab 6, Cr. 12
  

  • CJUS 499 - Reserve Police Officer Experience (Lec. 0, Cr. 0)

    Students will perform voluntary service at McNeese State University Police Department as a certified police officer with arrest authority.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Department Head, Criminal Justice Coordinator, and MSUPD Chief of Police. Students must have a valid POST Commission.

    Lec. 0 Cr. 0
  

  • CJUS 501 - Terrorism, Crime, and Security (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Historic development of terrorism and related crime on a global basis. Trends, techniques, and deficiencies of solutions of the current terrorist problem. Implications of terrorism for the free world. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 401, SOCL 401, and SOCL 501.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology, government, criminal justice, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 515 - Work and Occupations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Social organization of work with emphasis on professions and semi-professions. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 515 and SOCL 415, SOCL 515, or CJUS 415.

    Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 531 - Deviance and Social Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Examines social and institutional conformity as well as deviance from control forces. Class lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 531 and CJUS 431, SOCL 531, or SOCL 431.

    Prerequisite: SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 532 - Criminal Justice Administration and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Application of theories and principles of organization, administration, and management to criminal justice. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 532 and 432.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 541 - Contemporary Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Presentation and evaluation of current developments in criminal justice. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 541 and 441.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 552 - Organized Crime (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Historical survey of organized crime in America, theoretical concepts, range of activities, areas of influence, and remedial proposals. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 552 and 452.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 561 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Problems in the criminal justice area. Lectures, discussion or research will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    May be repeated when topics vary to accrue a total of 9 hours.

    Prerequisites: Must be a graduate student pursuing a graduate degree and permission of department head. Students pursuing the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree can only receive credit for CJUS 561 once for a total of 3 semester hours.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 581 - Loss Prevention and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Operations and management of loss prevention programs in business, industry, government, and other institutions. Particular attention to theft control and fire protection. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 581 and 481.

    Prerequisite:CJUS 381 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 591 - Comparative Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Comparative study of criminal justice systems. Emphasis on concepts and contemporary developments in other nations with potential applications and impacts on philosophy and practice in the United States. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CJUS 591 and 491.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of criminal justice or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 601 - Police Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Develop and evaluate policies and procedures in all phases of police administration, including judicial decisions, which impact the legal status of the operation of police agencies in addition to reviewing administrative issues inherent in both large and small police organizations.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 602 - Court Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Examine the application of organizational theory and principles of administration to the components of the court system with special attention focused on the theory and reality of criminal court processing including an in-depth look at the roles and practices of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: CJUS 604

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 603 - Correctional Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Analysis of management theory and practice in correctional institutions and agencies through a comprehensive review of current issues, trends, problems, constraints in correctional policies and procedures, as influenced by social and legal factors.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 604 - Research Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Review and application of social science research methods including an overview of the research process and its ethical context.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the MS CJUS program.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 605 - Criminological Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Examination of influential theories of crime causation and in-depth coverage of topics including theory construction; hypothesis testing; theory integration; and links among theory, research, and policy.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 610 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Advanced study in criminal justice with specific topics to be announced prior to each semester.

    Notes
    May be repeated once as the topics vary, to accrue a total of six hours.

    Prerequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 615 - Contemporary Issues and Trends in Terrorism (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Explore terrorism totality by examining the ideology, organizational behavior, and method(s) of operation of various international terrorist groups with special attention focused on the impact terrorism has upon the criminal justice system relative to investigative processes.

    Prerequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 620 - Policy Analysis and Criminal Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Analyze the development and implementation of criminal justice policy in the United States.

    Prerequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 625 - Legal Aspects in Criminal Justice Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Examine recent legislation and case law, both state and federal, which impact criminal justice professionals and the administration of criminal justice in the context of professional practice. The topics will vary depending upon current legal developments.

    Prerequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 630 - Ethics in Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Examine the underlying theories of ethical conduct in public safety.

    Prerequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 635 - Corrections (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Examine the current methods and effectiveness of the correctional system including incarceration, probation, and parole.

    Prerequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 640 - Leadership Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Analyze and understand the application of leadership theory in public safety.

    Prerequisite: CJUS 604.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CJUS 645 - Crime and Punishment (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Analyze changes in criminal behavior and the different ways that Americans have sought to deter, punish, and rehabilitate individuals that have violated the law.

    Prerequisite: CJUS 604

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CLAR 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)

    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    Credit for these courses may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. They may be repeated once for credit.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • CLAR 101 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 102 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 101

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 103 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 102

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 104 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 103

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 105 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Student remains at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 104

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 106 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at a freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes

     

    Prerequisite: CLAR 105

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 125 - Clarinet (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Private instruction in clarinet for non-music majors.

    Notes
    Can be repeated up to 8 semesters for credit.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • CLAR 201 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 102

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 202 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Sophomore level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 201

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 203 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes

     

    Prerequisite: CLAR 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 204 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at the sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 203

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 205 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve the appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 204

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 206 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at the sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 205

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 301 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Junior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 302 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Junior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 301

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 303 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 304 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 303

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 305 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 304

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 306 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Student remains at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 305

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 401 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Senior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 402 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Senior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 401

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 403 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Student remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 402

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 404 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 403

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 405 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 404

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • CLAR 406 - Clarinet (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in clarinet. Student remains at senior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: CLAR 405

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CCOM 2013, Public Speaking

    An introductory course in public speaking with emphasis upon audience analysis, message development, and presentation of speeches. Experience in both informative and persuasive speaking.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 201 and SPCH 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities
  

  • COMM 203 - Small Group Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Examination of small group theory and research from a communication perspective. Problem-solving and team-building group presentation required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 203 and SPCH 203.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COMM 204 - Introduction to Organizational Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to communication management in organizations. Experiential approach to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to manage complex communication processes in organizations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 204 and SPCH 204.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COMM 205 - Interpersonal Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CCOM 2213, Interpersonal Communication

    Study of skills necessary for communication competence while creating an awareness of how internal and external variables affect intimacy, defensiveness, and conflict management. Reviews theory behind these skills.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 205 and SPCH 205.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities
  

  • COMM 293 - Forensics (Lec. 2, Cr. 1)

    Principles of speech communication as applied to debating and individual forensic events. Membership in University Forensic Team.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated for additional credit not to exceed 4 sem. hrs. counted toward the degree.

    No duplicate credit for COMM 293 and SPCH 293.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1
  

  • COMM 301 - Business and Professional Speaking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Development and delivery of effective business and professional presentations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 301 and SPCH 301.

    Prerequisite: COMM 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE
  

  • COMM 304 - Communication in Organizations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Communication in both formal and informal situations in organizations. Required practical application of both oral and written skills with emphasis on motivation, interviewing, public relations, and oral communication network.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 304 and SPCH 304.

    Prerequisite: COMM 204

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE
  

  • COMM 306 - Interviewing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Analysis of communication in employment, appraisal, counseling, persuasive and information-getting interviews.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 306 and SPCH 306.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE
  

  • COMM 382 - Special Topics in Communication (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Current communication theory, research, and/or application. Topics change from semester to semester and include such subjects as political communication, health communication, cross-cultural communication, and communication and gender.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 hours.

    No duplicate credit for COMM 382 and SPCH 382.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • COMM 385 - Sales Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Applied communication knowledge and skills in sales, including the sales process, team building, oral presentation, persuasive writing, and effective interpersonal communication, listening, and writing.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 385 and SPCH 385.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COMM 394 - Advanced Forensics (Lab. 4, Cr. 2)

    Speech communication as applied to debating and to individual forensic events in tournament competition. Membership on University Forensics Team required.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated for additional credit not to exceed 8 semester hours counted toward the degree.

    No duplicate credit for COMM 394 and SPCH 394 and COMM 294.

    Prerequisite: Permission of forensics director.

    Lab. 4 Cr. 2
  

  • COMM 408 - Attitude Change and Motivation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Modern theory and practice of attitude and behavioral changes, including consideration of how such theories apply to small group, organizational, and public situations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 408 and SPCH 408.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COMM 485 - Advanced Sales Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Focuses on SPIN selling and relational selling approaches.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 485 and SPCH 485.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COMM 490 - Senior Capstone Project (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Capstone project or experience demonstrates command of theory, methods, and practice of communication. Project must demonstrate ability to synthesize knowledge and skills mastered in major course work and/or research experience.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COMM 490 and SPCH 490.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and/or completion of minimum of 12 hours of communication courses at 300-400 level.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Capstone Course CAP
  

  • COUN 600 - Counseling Techniques (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Contemporary techniques of counseling with some consideration of major theories and ethical problems. Special emphasis on individual differences, including social and emotional needs of clients.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 631. For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 601 - Research and Program Evaluation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Application of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods; statistical methods; needs assessment, and program evaluation in school counseling. Emphasis on ethically and culturally relevant strategies for interpreting and using data.

    Notes
    For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 605 - Counseling Theories (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Intensive study of current counseling theories and their application.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 668. For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 610 - Consultation and Collaboration in School Settings (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Focuses on the role of the school counselor, philosophy and practical application of counseling programs to meet the needs of diverse student populations, staff, parents, and communities.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the school counseling program.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 615 - Assessment in School Counseling and Guidance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    Overall course focus is to provide professional school counseling candidates with an overview of the many approaches to assessment in order to become competent and ethical practitioners in our multicultural society. In particular, to provide foundational information about educational assessment; to learn basic principles of measurement, statistical concepts, test scores, and psychometric aspects of assessment.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 635 and PSYC 673. For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the school counseling program.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 626 - Multicultural Counseling in Schools and Communities (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Contemporary research and theory on cultural diversity. Emphasis on attaining multi-cultural literacy and understanding intergroup and interpersonal relations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 626. For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisite: COUN 600, COUN 605, COUN 635.

    Lec. 2 Lab 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 631 - Group Counseling (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)

    Current theory and techniques of group counseling; experimental methods and demonstrations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 651. For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the school counseling program, COUN 600, COUN 605, and COUN 635.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 635 - Counseling Children and Adolescents (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Theories and techniques used for intervention with children at the pre-school through adolescent age levels. Focus will be given to pertinent issues facing K-12 students including self-esteem, peer pressure, study skills, motivation, and parent and child communication issues. Students will learn to assess behavior and incorporate developmentally, ethnically, legally, and gender appropriate strategies and techniques to meet the needs of counseling children and adolescents. Students will examine various theoretical, behavioral, and play therapy techniques for counseling children and adolescents.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the school counseling program. For school counseling majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 637 - Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Examination of the role of professional organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of preparation, best practices, and professional identity of school counselors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 685. For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the school counseling program.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 640 - Career Counseling and Development (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    An introduction to the theories and philosophy of career development and the processes by which occupational/educational and personal/social information may be integrated for career/life planning.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EPSY 640.

    Prerequisites: Level I courses completed.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 641 - Career and Lifestyle Development (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Practical and theoretical career development and assessment with application to the school counseling profession.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 636, EDUC 637, EPSY 640, and COUN 640. For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the school counseling program.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 651 - Substance Abuse Counseling (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    This course will provide a general knowledge base concerning the emotional, social, physical, and spiritual impact of addiction upon the abuser and the family system. Special emphasis will be given to the principles of the progression of addiction, treatment modalities, and recovery and relapse prevention.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 555.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the school counseling program, with level I courses completed; COUN 631.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 659 - School Crisis Intervention and Prevention (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    An overview of crisis models used for prevention and post intervention in K-12 settings. Students will acquire skills neeed to assess the severity of a crisis situation and strategies used to implement appropriate interventions. Discussions include diifferent types of crises and management of high-risk students.

    Notes
    For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the school counseling program.

    Lec. 2 Lab 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 680 - Special Topics in School Counseling (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: N/A

    In-depth studies in selected academic, career, or personal/social topics related to professional school counseling; includes literature review, data-driven school-based project and comprehensive portfolio.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 684 - Principles and Administration of School Counseling Programs (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Focuses on the role of the school counselor in relation to principles, practices, and philosophy of counseling as well as the application of counseling theory and techniques to school-age populations. The student will develop a specific counseling program that will address the needs of a diverse student, staff and community population.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EPSY 684. For school counseling majors only.

    Prerequisites: Completion of level I courses.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 687 - School Counseling Practicum (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Supervised experiences in a school setting and emphasizing competencies in: (1) individual and group counseling, (2) guidance intervention project, consultation, collaboration, leadership, and student advocacy practices. This course requires the completion of 100 hours, 40 of which must be direct contact hours.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 687.

    Prerequisites: For school counseling majors who have completed a minimum of 33 credit hours of graduate work in school counseling.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • COUN 697 - School Counseling Internship (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)

    Full-time supervised work in a school setting emphasizing competencies in: individual and group counseling, and educational, vocational and personal testing. Students must complete 600 clock hours under the supervision of an approved site supervisor. Failure to achieve 600 clock hours will result in “NCE” grade; student must reenroll.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 697.

    Prerequisite: Open only to school counseling majors who have completed all other coursework for the degree.

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3
  

  • CPST 052 - Computer Literacy For High School Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Overview of data processing, hardware, software, programming languages, and microcomputing applications for high school students.

    Notes
    May be used to satisfy the McNeese State University computer literacy requirement upon admission to the university.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CPST 101 - Computer Literacy and Data Processing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Fundamentals of hardware, software, and programming languages. A broad overview of data processing concepts and microcomputing applications. This course will satisfy the computer literacy requirement in the core curriculum, but may not be substituted for a computer science course required in any curriculum.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CPST 110 - Topics in Computer Studies (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Selected topics from new and current programming languages, as well as software and hardware applications for students, faculty, and staff. (S/U only).

    Notes
    May be repeated, as topics vary, for additional credit.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • CRSS 101 - Cross-enrolled Course-SOWELA

    Facilitates the cross-enrollment process when SOWELA Technical Community College is host institution. Course credits mirror credits attempted at host institution and generate billing hours.

    Notes
    Grade of “CE” will be awarded at the end of term, and grade of “WCE” will be awarded for withdrawal from course at host institution. Upon receipt of transcript from host institution, actual credit will be transcribed to academic student record.

    Cr. 1-5
  

  • CRSS 102 - Cross-enrolled Course-NTCC

    Facilitates the cross-enrollment process when Northshore Technical Community College is host institution. Course credits mirror credits attempted at host institution and generate billing hours.

    Notes
    Grade of “CE” will be awarded at the end of term, and grade of “WCE” will be awarded for withdrawal from course at host institution. Upon receipt of transcript from host institution, actual credit will be transcribed to academic student record.

    Cr. 1-5
  

  • CRSS 110 - Cross-enrolled Course-Other Insititutions (Cr. 1-5)

    Facilitates the cross-enrollment process when host institution does not ahve a formal cross-enrollment agreement with University. Course credits mirror credits attempted at host institution and generate billing hours.

    Notes
    Grade of “CE” will be awarded at the end of term, and grade of “WCE” will be awarded for withdrawal from course at host institution. Upon receipt of transcript from host institution, actual credit will be transcribed to academic student record.
  

  • CSCI 004 - Programming and Computing (Lec. 2, Lab.2, Cr. 2)

    Description and function of the digital computer, elements of programming and programming languages and problem solving using FORTRAN language and the computer facilities.

    Notes
    Open only to high school students. Awarding of credit is deferred until the student has enrolled in McNeese University as a regular student. Credit will not be given for both CPST 004 and 104.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • CSCI 102 - Introduction to Programming with BASIC (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Elements of BASIC programming language and programming principles using BASIC.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2, Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 180 - Introduction to Computer Science I (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    An introduction to problem solving and algorithm development using a procedural language. Concepts including hardware components, data types, control statements, and functions.

    Corequisite: MATH 170 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 241 - Introduction to Software Packages I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CBUS 2203, Computer Applications

    Survey and usage of software packages in an integrated office suite with an emphasis on spreadsheet applications.

    Prerequisites: MATH 113 or MATH 170 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 242 - Introduction to Software Packages II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to a relational database management system, concepts and data normalization principles, providing a foundation for creating simple tables, queries, forms, and reports.

     

    Prerequisites: CSCI 241  or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • CSCI 274 - Introduction to Computer Organization (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Introduction to computer organization, machine architecture, and assembly language programming.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 102 or CSCI 180 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
 

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