44.478 Child Maltreatment Course is concerned with introducing students to empirical findings and theoretical perspectives concerned with the maltreatment of children and youth. One of the major goals of the course is to balance the view of children and youth in the criminal justice system by focusing on their victimization instead of exclusively on their offending behavior. Social Services An examination of the structure of social welfare services in America. Topics include attitudes and attitude change, group dynamics, leadership, interpersonal influences, and nonverbal communication. 42.222 Oral Communication Develops and applies the basic speaking skills that can be adapted to a variety of personal and professional contexts.
Emphasis is placed on selection, analysis, organization and presentation of speech materials.
Practice skills include listening, interviewing and the delivery and critique of extemporaneous speeches. The development of the juvenile court, training schools, and contemporary innovative practices will be covered. 44.422 Victimology Examines the patterns of victimization, the characteristics and lifestyles of crime victims, and the impact of their victimization. The treatment of victims by the criminal justice system will be examined along with possible reforms in these approaches. The purpose is to broaden the educational experience of pre-service students in law enforcement, probation, and correctional agencies within the area.