CJUS 315 – VICTIMOLOGY
DR. JULIE CAMPBELL
This course is an upper-division criminal justice elective appropriate for students seeking careers in law enforcement, corrections, the courts, and victim advocacy. The class introduces students to problems of crime victimization. Areas covered will include homicides, child abuse and neglect, rape, spouse abuse, abuse of the elderly, and other victimizations along with the post-traumatic stress that can result. The philosophy, history, and objectives of victimology will be reviewed in addition to the Victims’ Rights Movement and current research regarding victimization. This course is designed to assist students in relating to victims of crime in a professional manner, and in understanding the role victims have in the criminal justice process.
THURSDAYS 5:30 PM - 3 CREDIT HOURS
CJUS 370 – WOMEN AND CRIME
DR. TIMBRE WULF
This course is an upper-division criminal justice elective appropriate for students who will work with a diverse population in the criminal justice field. The study of gender criminology, female offenders, and the incarceration and treatment of offending women; an examination of female victims of male violence including battering, stalking, and sexual victimization; an evaluation of women working in the criminal justice field, their employment and promotion rates, gender discrimination, and safety on the job.
MONDAYS 3:00 - 5:00 PM - 3 CREDIT HOURS
These courses build on Associate Degree or are suitable for bachelor's completion for law enforcement or other fields.
These three 100-level classes are applicable for High School students as Early Entry options.
SPCH 100 – FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION
DR. GEORGE LAWSON
Fundamentals of Speech Communication is a General Studies class that fulfills the UNK LOPER 3 Oral Communication Skills requirement. In this class students will learn how to understand a speaker’s purpose, evaluate and use sources properly, speak using techniques appropriate to the situation, and argue a coherent position. This class prepares students for speaking in class and giving presentations. These basic speaking and argumentation skills are also needed in virtually every career path and will help students present themselves clearly and professionally. Speech 100 is transferable to any college or university.
TUESDAYS 4:00 - 6:45 PM - 3 CREDIT HOURS
LNSK 103 – FOUNDATIONS FOR LEARNING
JOSH PIERCE
This academic skills course concentrates on helping with the transition to college level work. Course topics include an interdisciplinary focus on reading, writing, and communicating at a collegiate level. The culmination of the class will utilize these higher-level academic skills in effective learning strategies, test-taking, and writing research. The course also encourages students to build transferable critical thinking skills, set educational and career goals, and develop time management and financial competences. Students will learn to engage with higher education resources to achieve both academic and personal growth. (Note this course does not fulfill UNK general studies requirements but may serve as a transfer elective).
TUESDAY 6:00 - 8:50 PM - 3 CREDIT HOURS
FIN 160 – PERSONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT
ADJUNCT
Get the tools and resources needed to make wise financial decisions. This course teaches the fundamentals of personal finance: budgeting, banking, life insurance, accident, health, and casualty insurance, investments, taxes, and social security. Invest in yourself today, and as you pursue financial freedom, you’ll also received academic credit toward your UNK or another college’s bachelor’s degree.
TUESDAY/THURSDAY 8:00-9:15 AM - 3 CREDIT HOURS
These 100-level courses are available as Early Entry credit hours at UNK for high school students (juniors or seniors), or for new first-year college students. Students should check with their future college choices to assure these credits transfer and are applicable to their degree program.
TEMO 403/803 – MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
KATHIE SWEET
This introductory Montessori Teacher Education course focuses on the philosophical ideas (e.g., absorbent mind, sensitive periods, planes of development, spiritual and moral development) of Dr. Maria Montessori as they relate to the child, material, teacher and environment. In addition, we will study basic theories, stages and areas of child development according to the major theorists. Professional opportunities for Montessori teachers span across Nebraska. Students will have the opportunity to learn from some of the very best faculty in the region and access the Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, which is the only lab-school in the state. This course transitions into the UNK Montessori Teacher Education program and students can start their pathway toward Montessori certification.
SATURDAYS 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM — FEB. 6, 20; MAR.6, 27; APRIL 10, 24 - 3 CREDIT HOURS
This course is a 400-level bachelor's-completion course or continuing education for early childhood or teacher education. The 800-level course is graduate coursework. Graduate students can complete 12 hours toward a degree program before applying for a graduate degree.
