& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

96 Bachelor Degree Programs
PSCI305 Statistics for Criminal Justice ...............................................3 cr.
PSCI306 Police Officer Wellness ........................................................3 cr.
PSCI310 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) .......3 cr.
PSCI404 Juvenile Justice....................................................................3 cr.
PSCI405 Violence as a Culture...........................................................3 cr.
PSCI406 Property Crimes...................................................................3 cr.
PSCI407 Criminal Justice and the Media............................................3 cr.
PSCI409 Violent Crimes Against the Person ......................................3 cr.
PSCI410 Police Instructor Development .............................................3 cr.
PSCI411 Crimes Against the Family ...................................................3 cr.
PSCI412 Gangs in America.................................................................3 cr.
PSCI413 Legal Issues for Law Enforcement Leaders.........................3 cr.
PSCI415 Special Investigations ..........................................................3 cr.
PSCI416 Emergency Management Principles ....................................3 cr.
PSCI420 Peace Officer Bill of Rights ..................................................3 cr.
PSCI421 Supervision ..........................................................................3 cr.
Partnership Courses
Spanish Language and Culture (offered in partnership with the
Minneapolis Police Department)
Faculty
The faculty members for the Bachelor of Science in Police Science
program have earned doctorates or master’s degrees. Faculty are
selected for their educational and professional experience and expertise.
Required Course Descriptions
PSCI302
Demographic Influences on Policing (3 cr.)
This course examines the changing demographics of society and the
possible implications for law enforcement. It focuses on effective
interaction and communication with diverse populations.
PSCI303
Application of Rules of Evidence (3 cr.)
This course examines the application of the rules of evidence based on
constitutional, statutory and jurisdictional matters. This course is
designed to build on the basic skills of the officers. Methods of
interviewing and methods of maintaining crime scene integrity are
discussed.
PSCI401
Police Ethics (3 cr.)
This course reviews various ethical philosophies to be used as a
foundation for analysis and discussion of current ethical issues facing
peace officers. Strategies to deal with these issues, the effect of
departmental expectations upon conduct and the impact of officer
behavior upon the community are discussed.
PSCI402
Emerging Techniques and Technologies of
Community Policing (3 cr.)
This course in community policing identifies techniques used for
implementing community problem-solving strategies. This course is designed
to build on the basic skills of the officers. Students develop strategies to
identify community problems and the emerging technologies available to
address those problems.
PSCI403
Police Management and Leadership (3 cr.)
This course examines police leadership, police organizations, police
management models and organizational designs. It addresses human
resource management issues including recruitment, development,
motivation and job design.
Required Capstone Course
PS490
Police Science Capstone (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: All other requirements of the program
This course integrates knowledge and skills developed in previous
courses and provides an opportunity to apply them to a selected topic.
Each student selects an issue currently confronting their field of study or
profession, clearly defines the issue using appropriate references and
resources, and creates a paper and presentation which addresses the
issue. The topic must be suitable for formal presentation to a business
or professional organization and the student will present the completed
work to classmates.
Required Communication Courses
CM309
Professional Writing (3 cr.)
This writing course provides strategies for developing a clear, concise
professional writing style. A variety of writing formats, including business
letters and memos, formal research proposals, and reports are
addressed. Voice, style, audience, purpose and the writing process,
including strategies for editing and revision, are examined in the context
of interpersonal and ethical dimensions.
CM310
Oral Communications (3 cr.)
Communication skills pertinent to organizational settings form the
foundation of this course. Effective methods for design and delivery of
oral communication are examined. Other topics include communication
styles, interpersonal communication skills, dynamics of small group
communication and persuasive speaking.
Elective Courses
SM401
Principles of Security Management (3 cr.)
This course examines the history, nature, and scope of security as a
profession. Fundamentals of security processes, types of security
organizations, legal requirements, partnerships, and the future of
security management are discussed.