2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

Criminal JusticeComputing Minor19 creditsThe minor in Computing allows students to choose an area ofconcentration in Computer Science, such as programming ornetworks. A minimum of two of the courses in the minor mustbe taken at Plymouth State University, with at least one of themat the 3000/4000 level. Students intending to take the minorin Computing should consult with a Computer Science facultyadvisor to determine which courses best suit their needs.CreditsCS 2010 Computing Fundamentals 3CS 2220 Computer Hardware 3CS 2370 Programming in Java 4CS 2380 Client/Server Programming 3CS 3000/4000 level Computer Science courses 6Several upper-level courses have prerequisites that are notcovered by the required courses. Students must select coursescarefully.Information Technology Minor 16 or 20 creditsThe minor in Information Technology is focused on informationsystems. A minimum of two courses in the minor must be takenat Plymouth State University, with at least one of them at the3000/4000 level. Students intending to take the minor shouldconsult with a Computer Science faculty advisor to determinewhich courses best suit their needs.CreditsCS 2010 Computing Fundamentals 3CS 2370 Programming in Java 4CS 3240 Data Communication and Computer Networks 3Complete (CS 2380 and CS 3440 or CS 3820) or(CS 3600,CS 3720 and MA 2200): 6 or 10CS 2380 Client/Server ProgrammingCS 3440 MultimediaCS 3820 Human-Computer InteractionCS 3600 Database Management SystemsCS 3720 Systems Analysis and DesignMA 2200 Finite MathematicsWeb Technology Minor16 creditsThe Internet and the World Wide Web play an ever-increasingrole in our society. The Web Technology minor is designed forstudents who want to better understand how the Internet and theWWW work and their effects on our personal and professionallives. A minimum of two courses in the minor must be takenat Plymouth State University, with at least one of them at the3000/4000 level.CreditsCS 1150 Introduction to Multimedia Technology 3CSDI 1200 Web Expressions (CTDI) 3CS 2370 Programming in Java 4CS 3020 Web Programming 3CS 3240 Data Communication and Computer Networks 3Department of Criminal JusticeDepartment of Criminal Justice, Mary Taylor HouseChair: David A. MackeyAssistant Professors: Mark J. Fischler, Danielle Y. McDonaldInstructor: Stephanie J. HalterCriminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts122 creditsThe Department of Criminal Justice at Plymouth State Universityaims to serve students interested in careers in law enforcement,court administration, corrections, juvenile services, as well asgraduate or law school. The Department also serves criminaljustice agencies in the North Country and Lakes Region of NewHampshire by providing service and research support.Students in Criminal Justice are exposed to a well-rounded liberalarts education that is interdisciplinary in nature. Therefore,students develop skills in a variety of areas including, but notlimited to, problem solving techniques, communication skills,computing skills, and foreign language proficiency, along withan appreciation for ethical and professional behavior in the field.Upon completion of the program, students will have developedan independent sense of self, with a tolerance toward others andthe ability to work in diverse cultures.Students may transfer up to 50 percent of the required creditsin the Criminal Justice BA degree program from an associatedegree program. Students graduating with a BA in CriminalJustice must complete at least 50 percent of their credit hoursthrough course work offered by Plymouth State University. Forall students, at least 50 percent of the total course work for themajor must be at the 3000/4000 level. The Department ofCriminal Justice does not award course credit for life experienceor training.118 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008