Courses are listed alphabetically by department.

Communications

COM 105 (Formerly CM 100) - Introduction to Mass Media

This course is designed to familiarize the student with all phases of media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, films and television. Background information and contemporary technologies are studied to give the student a better understanding of all media forms and their impact on the public. Classes may be conducted at local radio/television stations and four-year universities. Seasoned professionals in the media field are invited to the class to give students a behind the scenes look at their particular careers (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

COM 110 (Formerly CM 124) - Media and Communication Research Methods

This course will introduce students to scholarly research in the field of media. Students will focus on five different aspects of communication (intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, and mass media) and explore different research methods (3 Credits). Prerequisite: EN105 Click here to view course objectives.

COM 125 (Formerly EN 121) - Effective Speaking

This course stresses the various methods of speech for effective oral communication. Special emphasis is placed on the informative and persuasive speech, as well as on group presentations. A variety of formal and informal speaking situations provide the student with a balance between the study of principles and practice (3 Credits).

COM 205 (Formerly CM 205) - Journalism I

This course is an introduction to journalism, including practice in all activities relevant to newsmaking. Students will become familiar with interviewing, editing, feature writing and many other aspects of journalism involved in today?s communication driven world. Students also will participate in the development of the College?s newspaper, Off the Vine (3 Credits). Prerequisite: EN105 Click here to view course objectives.

COM 208 (Formerly CM 208) - Public Relations/Professional Writing

This course is a workshop in public relations within the professional writing fields. Students will learn writing forms and styles, from basic press releases to multi-media public relations campaigns. Media relations, business ethics, and private and not-for-profit institutional case studies will also be covered. Students will have the opportunity to work “hands on” within the field through a public relations campaign project (3 Credits). Prerequisite: EN105 Click here to view course objectives.

COM 215 (Formerly CM 214) - Broadcasting in America

This course looks at the history of broadcasting in America. Students will discover how media outlets and professionals developed, how programs have been created and financed, and the differences among programs through the years. The course also will explore the difference between our electronic media and other countries’, while looking toward the future of the digital age (3 Credits). Prerequisite: EN105 Click here to view course objectives.

COM 218 (Formerly CM 216) - New Media Technologies/Digital Editing

This course will introduce students to emerging technologies appearing today and the impact they have on society. Through self-exploration and lecture, students will gain knowledge of how new technology works and its ever-evolving nature (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

COM 225 (Formerly CM 221) – Advanced Public Speaking

Students will attempt to master the five canons of rhetoric: organization, invention, style, memory and delivery that they have been exposed to in Effective Speaking (EN121). This course will build upon students’ fundamental speaking skills and move on to advanced presentation styles (3 Credits). Prerequisite: EN105, EN121 Click here to view course objectives.

COM 228 (Formerly CM 220) - Introduction to Interpersonal Communications

This course will explore intrapersonal and interpersonal communication processes. Students will learn the skills and techniques of enhancing interpersonal relationships. This course will provide students with an understanding of communication and self, interpersonal communication and perception, listening and responding, communicating nonverbally, and communicating verbally (3 Credits). Prerequisite: EN121 Click here to view course objectives.

COM 235 (Formerly CM 227) - Media Ethics

This course is designed to familiarize students with moral decisions involving mass media. Students will discuss and analyze ethical decisions made in the media through case studies presented by the text (3 Credits). Prerequisite: SS123 Click here to view course objectives.

COM 238 (Formerly CM 232) - Media Criticism

This course will look at the importance of media today in many powerful arenas and attempt to unmask the often hidden manipulation of various media sources. Students will examine the trends that define media today and become aware of the many tactics used to deliver information by a number of media outlets (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

COM 245 (Formerly CM 240) - Internship/Practicum

This course is designed to provide experience in a student’s major field of study through full-time work. Students are graded on the basis of learning objectives and an employer’s evaluation. On-the-job experience is supplemented by a consultation/reporting period of approximately 15 hours per semester, which will be individually arranged in a flexible time setting to meet criteria for the program and sponsoring agencies (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

Computer Information Systems

CIS 105 (Formerly IS 100) - Introduction to Computer Applications

This course covers the basic features and functions of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Topics for Word focus on creating, editing, and formatting documents. Formulas, formatting, and charting are covered in Excel. Database creation, table structure, and queries are treated in Access. Keyboarding proficiency is developed by completing computer-based lessons. (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

CIS 110 (Formerly IS 108) - Word Processing

This course is an introduction to the basics of word processing on IBM-compatible microcomputers. Students will be introduced to entering, editing and formatting text, with exercises to provide practice in learning these skills. Search and replace, page and line formatting, and spell checking are among the features to be covered. More advanced features, such as macros and merge, will also be presented (3 Credits). Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency. Click here to view course objectives.

CIS115 (Formerly IS 110) – Computer Applications II

This three-credit course builds upon a student’s understanding of the basic features and options in Microsoft Office applications. The course focuses on the more complex and advanced capabilities of Word, Excel, Access and introduces presentation software (PowerPoint) concepts. Students will learn to create integrated documents upon completion of selected lessons culminating in a final project utilizing all applications. Click here to view course objectives.

CIS 128 (Formerly IS 105) – Visual Basic Programming

This course serves to introduce students to the fundamentals of Windows and Microsoft Visual Basic programming and forms the foundation for further study of the material presented. Each student independently writes, tests, documents, and debugs Visual Basic programs for a GUI environment. Concepts covered include: forms, controls, loops, selection, data types, variables, multiple forms, menus, data controls, general procedures, and drag and drop events (3 credits). Click here to view course objectives.

CIS 205 (Formerly IS 202) - Management Information Systems

This course examines the role of computers in facilitating an organization's business activities and the role of the end-user in the development and operation of information systems. Subject areas include: end-user computing, data communications, systems theory and management of computer resources. Additionally, students will get "hands-on" experience working with microcomputer hardware and software using Microsoft Windows spreadsheet software (3 Credits). Prerequisite: CIS 105. Click here to view course objectives.

CIS 228 (Formerly IS 205) – Introduction to Java Programming

This course is an introduction to the Java programming language. Topics covered include the organization of a Java program, concepts and techniques of object-oriented programming, the structure and syntax of the language, data types, assignments, logical flow, arithmetic statements, applet basics, and conditionals. Each student will independently write, test, document, and debug Java programs in the Windows 98 programming environment. (3 Credits). Prerequisite: IS100 may be taken during the same semester as IS205. This course is only offered in Fall semesters and may not be taken for reader course credit. Click here to view course objectives.

CIS 210 (Formerly IS 210) - Computerized Spreadsheets

Spreadsheet concepts are presented and developed using hands-on projects through the use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Topics included are: building and editing worksheets, formatting, charts, formulas and functions, macros, list data, pivot tables, and exchanging data with other programs. Classes are conducted in a computer lab setting and extensive computer lab work is required (3 Credits). Prerequisite: CIS 105. Click here to view course objectives.

CIS 235 (Formerly IS 213) – C++ Programming

This course is an introduction to microcomputer programming using the C++ programming language. Emphasis is placed on the development of problem-solving techniques using a high-level, object-oriented programming language (3 Credits). Prerequisite: CIS105 and CIS128. This course is offered only in the Spring semester. Click here to view course objectives.

CIS 240 (Formerly IS 215) – Microcomputer Database Management Systems

Database concepts are presented and developed in a computer lab environment with hands-on projects using the Microsoft Access for Windows Database Management System. Topics included are: creating a table, constructing queries, relating tables, database integrity, designing and using forms for database access, designing reports for data retrieval, maintaining a database, and using macros to automate tasks (3 Credits). Prerequisite: CIS105. CIS240 may not be taken during the same semester as CIS105. This course may not be taken for reader course credit. Click here to view course objectives.

CIS 250 (Formerly IS 250) – Biotechnical Software Programs

Cooperative Education

CED 105 (Formerly CO 101) - Co-op Ed Practicum I

This is a course designed to blend academic study and work experience in a student's major field of study. Co-op Ed is a career-related student employment program that provides realistic exposure to the work environment. Students must complete 75 hours of approved work during the allotted time (3 Credits). Prerequisite: 12 earned credits

CED 110 (Formerly CO 102) - Co-op Ed Practicum II

This is a continuation of CED 105 with progressively responsible work experiences (3 Credits). Prerequisites: CED 105 - Co-op Department Approval - 15 earned credits

Criminal Justice

CJS 105 (Formerly CJ 101) - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

This is a survey of the formal institutions of social control, including the body of the criminal law, the police, the courts and various forms of correction and rehabilitation (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

CJS 110 (Formerly CJ 102) - The Correctional Community

This course will offer the student an overview of the correctional system, past and present, to include the history of corrections in Pennsylvania, theories of punishment, inmate control and treatment, correctional classification, pre-release programs and community-based correctional programs. Also included will be alternatives to incarceration, including probation and parole, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and mental health care (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives .