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Criminal JusticeCredits
Police effectiveness implies the degree to which policing accomplishes its formally defined goals Traditionally, police effectiveness has been measured by data related to crime prevention and the detection and punishment of offenders. However, today, police effectiveness has become progressively complex due to the multi-faceted nature of policing services.
This course will focus on communication and leadership during crisis situations in a criminal justice agency. The crisis situations will include internal, as well as external crises, and will address internal and external communications and leadership. This course will focus on interagency cooperation, planning, communication, public policy, and leadership.
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Emergency management has been spotlighted in the public after several natural and man-made disasters, however, the principles and responsibilities of emergency management may not be clear. This course will help define the role of criminal justice professionals and leadership in delivering more immediate and detailed coordinated emergency services, while navigating public opinion and politics.
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An advanced, in-depth study of a particular topical area or controversial issue designed to examine the history, development, current practices, critical issues, and/or the future of the subject matter for our criminal justice system. Both practical and theoretical approaches to the current research of the topical area or contentious issue may be investigated. Topics will vary.
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Critically review and evaluate secondary research sources for the development of a thorough, extensive, and academic orientation to a criminal justice related problem. The evaluation and analysis of the research must provide sufficient background for the student to draw and summarize sound conclusions, highlight strengths and weaknesses of the data, develop alternative resolutions to the research problem, and identify directions for future research. This is a capstone option for the M.S. Degree in Criminal Justice.
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Professional Portfolio is a capstone course that demonstrates a reflective record of professional growth over time and serves as a showcase for samples of best work at a given time in the student's criminal justice career.
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This course provides a capstone opportunity for the completion of a Professional Project. The intent of a Professional project is to identify, research, and develop a project that addresses a current critical issue in the field of criminal justice.
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Field placement with a criminal justice agency or related organization that provides a learning experience in which the student can integrate and apply knowledge and theory derived from curriculum. Can only be taken P/N, must have permission to register.
Advanced study and research on topics not currently available in existing courses. Requires advisor and instructor approval of topic.
Dakota LanguageCredits
An introduction, within cultural context, to the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Dakota language.
An introduction, within a cultural context, to the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Dakota language.
Grammar review, oral practice, written composition, and development of reading and listening skills within a cultural context.
Grammar review, oral practice, written composition, and development of reading and listening skills within a cultural context.
DanceCredits
A survey of dance in all its vibrant forms intended to develop student understanding and appreciation for the significant role dance plays in world cultures.
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- Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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A survey of dance in all its vibrant forms intended to develop student understanding and appreciation for the significant role dance plays in world cultures.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective | Writing Intensive
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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Fundamentals of jazz technique, including knowledge and application of terminology. May be repeated. Consent of instructor is required.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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Fundamentals of African-based dance forms explored through West African and Caribbean roots. May be repeated. Consent of instructor is required.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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Fundamentals of ballet technique, including knowledge and application of terminology. May be repeated. Consent of instructor is required.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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Fundamentals of tap dance technique utilized in musical theatre. May be repeated. Consent of instructor is required.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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Fundamentals of modern dance technique, including an improvisatory component. May be repeated. Consent of instructor is required.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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Performing in a mainstage dance production. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Expanding knowledge and skill of jazz dance technique with more direct application to musical theatre and concert dance, as well as focus on emerging performance skills. May be repeated. Consent of instructor is required.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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Cross-cultural survey of dance from around the world with emphasis on historical, social, and cultural dimensions. Includes western concert dance as one among many other forms. Consent of instructor is required.
- Prerequisites:
- DANC 120 or DANC120W
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective | Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation | Diverse Cultures - Purple
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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Expanding knowledge and skill of ballet technique, with increasing development of centerfloor and across-the-floor variations, as well as emerging performance skills. May be repeated. Consent of instructor is required.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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Expanding knowledge and skill of tap technique, in musical theatre, as well as focus on emerging performance skills. May be repeated. Consent of instructor is required.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
- Areas of Interest:
- Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
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