Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

CJ 331 Judicial Process (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring odd years
An examination of the development and functions of the
judicial system in the United States and the role of courts
in the policy process. Topics include theories of law and
jurisprudence, the structure of the judiciary, civil and
criminal procedures, judicial selection and decision-making
and the impact of courts on the legislative and executive
branches. Crosslisted with LG331/PO331.
CJ 345 Psychology and the Law (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101
This course examines the relationship between psychology
and law. The structure of the course will be lectures, discussion,
case presentations, debate and direct observation.
Both academic and practical experiences will cover juries,
civil commitment, violence prediction, competency, the
insanity defense, eyewitness testimony and the death
penalty. Cross-listed as LG 345, PS 345.
CJ 400 Senior Practicum (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
COMMUNICATIONS (CM)
CM 105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
An introduction to the preparation and presentation of oral
communications in a group setting. Emphasis will be placed
on organization, techniques of self-expression and the
identification of skills appropriate to audience and purpose.
CM 160/260/360/460 Individual Investigation in Communication
(1-5 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission of the instructor
CM 170-79/270-79/370-79/470-79 Special Topics in Communication
(2-4 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission of the instructor
CM 200 Introduction to Management (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
This course introduces students to life in an organization.
Organizational definitions, culture and relationships
between government and society are covered. The focus
of the course is on developing successful communication
strategies within organizations. Verbal, written and team
communications are stressed. The use of technology in
aiding and enhancing communication is also covered.
Cross-listed as MN 200.
CM 202 Business Communication (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall odd years
Pre-Requisite(s): EN 101
This course provides students with the means to develop
effective communication strategies and techniques and to
apply them to the solution of management problems in
the form of written reports, memoranda, letters and oral
presentations. Cross-listed as BA 201.
CM 204 Sports Communication (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall even years
Pre-Requisite(s): MN 200, SA 101
Sport has been described as “one of the most pervasive
social institutions in the United States” and its importance
can easily be seen in terms of hourly news coverage, personal
conversations, economic contributions, participant
involvement, etc. This course focuses on how the communication
of sports influences perceptions of social reality
and individual and group identity. Our understanding of
various communication concepts and research techniques
will be built through the discussions and applications of the
assigned reserved readings. Cross-listed as SA 204.
CM 215 Interpersonal Communication (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall even years
Semester Offered: Fall
This course introduces the basic interpersonal theories
and models examining and explaining the processes of
interpersonal communication.
CM 220 Small Group Communication (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
Small group communication is examined in terms of group
evolution and patterns leadership, roles, decision making
and participation. Small group skills are addressed through
application.
CM 225 Tower News (2 SH)
The Tower News course is a hands-on course involving the
writing, editing and production of the student newspaper.
The newspaper is an opportunity for all majors to develop
their professional skills by expressing their voices, practice
their writing skills, engaging in interviews, developing their
business skills and recording history. Note: CM 225 and
CM 325 are repeatable up to a total of 12 semester credits
towards graduation.
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