Cazenovia College 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

SB 451 Criminology
3 credits (AS)
This course reviews the relationship
between deviant behavior and the
problems of social control, by
examining the jurisprudence of criminal
law in the context of criminological
theory, analyzing the arrangements and
justifications for social control,
corrections, and rehabilitation. Students
explore the relationship between the
rule of law and individual rights. Serial
killings and infamous crimes are
examined in detail. Prerequisite: CJ 151
Introduction to Criminal Justice Functions
and Processes or permission of the instructor
SB 485 Internship II
3 credits (CS)
Internships consist of off-campus field
work based on a learning contract
signed by the student, agency
supervisor and faculty director. The
student participates in internship
seminar meetings and an annual group
presentation of internship experiences.
A written evaluation of the experience
is required of the student and agency.
The student develops a final report that
synthesizes the internship and academic
activities. (Offered fall and spring
terms) Prerequisite: SB 385 Internship I
SB 489 Independent Professional
Study
3 credits (CS)
This course may take a variety of
forms: studio, portfolio, research
project, or intense reading and a major
paper. Characterized by a mentoral or
preceptoral relationship, the course
places significant demand on the
student‘s capacity for independent
critical thought.
SB 495 Social Change and Social
Planning
3 credits (AS)
Students study ways to identify and
implement necessary changes in social
institutions. This course concentrates
on planning and strategy in the
development processes of social
organizations, including private
corporations, public institutions, and
national economies, at different levels
of scale and complexity. (Offered on a
rotating basis). Prerequisites: SB 130
Introduction to Sociology or SB 110
Introduction to Anthropology
SB 498 History and Systems of
Psychology
3 credits (AS)
A comprehensive examination of the
history and growth of psychology as an
experimental and applied science from
the 1850‘s to the present. The course
examines the development of
psychology within the context of the
social, cultural, and scientific history of
the Western world. Prerequisite: SB 120
Introduction to Psychology, SB 326
Personality Theories, and senior standing
SB 499 Capstone I – Applied: Senior
Project
3 credits (AS)
In the Capstone Seminar students
focus on specific academic projects that
integrate the knowledge and skills from
their previous course work, and prepare
them for the next stage of their
professional development. The course
stresses written, oral, and visual
communication; pragmatic problemsolving
skills; setting and achieving
specific goals; and self-assessment. A
major research paper will be written.
(Offered fall and spring terms)
Prerequisite: SB 375 Methods of Inquiry or
HG 375 Historical Methods. Student must
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