B.S. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security

Investigation of the nature, contents, and history of the Old Testament with attention to its background and key themes. Students examine themes within their contexts and from the perspective of their New Testament fulfillment.

A study of the nature, contents, and history of the New Testament, with background study in the inter-testamental period.

Provides a broad overview of the historic roots and development of Christian thought.  Identifies and describes historical Christian doctrines, the basics of theological reasoning, significant Christian thinkers, and contemporary global trends and issues.

Introduction to plants, animals and microbes concerning cell structure and function, DNA and heredity, cell division, species diversity and history, tissue and organ systems, nutrition, reproduction, ecosystems, and the scientific method.  Christian perspectives as appropriate.  Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab.

Philosophy and methods of science, biologic molecules, cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, reproduction and molecular biology.  Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab.

Introduction to the principles and practice of effective oral communication. Through formal and informal speaking activities, students develop skills at framing and articulating ideas through speech.  Students learn strategies for speaking extemporaneously, preparing and delivering presentations, formulating persuasive arguments, refining critical clarity of thought, and enhancing general facility and confidence at oral expression. Students gain practice in various speech types—including expositive and informative forms.

Examines the American criminal justice system.  Investigates the agencies and processes involved in the administration of criminal justice.  Considers various approaches in defining, measuring, and controlling crime.

Investigates the nature and causation of crime.  Gives attention to major theoretical explanations for crime as well as to the treatment and prevention of crime.

Discusses principles and practices of criminal investigation including crime scene conduct and procedures, collection and preservation of evidence, interview and interrogation techniques, development of leads, and the use of surveillance techniques. Addresses ethical issues related to the criminal case investigation.

Investigation and analysis of the history, current practices, and various aspects of the corrections system.  Gives attention to the future direction of corrections.

Discusses criminal evidence rules in the United States. Emphasis to the exclusionary rule and the distinction between real and testimonial evidence. Trial procedures, examination of witnesses, real/physical evidence, circumstantial evidence, the hearsay rule, the opinion evidence rule, and judicial notice. Discusses ethical considerations related to seized and submitted evidence.

Analyzes the character of judicial power and review.  Examines key U.S. Supreme Court decisions as related to the Bill of Rights, and its relationship to the states through focusing on civil rights and civil liberties decisions.  Cross-listed with GOVT 382.

Examines criminal law in the United States with special attention given to various principles that apply to most criminal cases.  Investigation includes the history and development of criminal law in the United States, an analysis of a number of specific types of crimes, parties to crime, and criminal defense.

Analysis of the diverse ethical dilemmas encountered in the criminal justice profession.  Considers the importance of an ethic of virtue that focuses on an individual’s character as the source of virtuous action- both personal and professional.  Evaluates leading ethical theories as they are applied to diverse ethical dilemmas in the criminal justice profession and examines various standards and codes of professional conduct within the criminal justice profession.

Explores the history, development, and changing dynamics of homeland security at and between local, state, and national government levels.  Gives special attention to theories of homeland security management, the Department of Homeland Security and its statutory authority, and hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness.

Considers various approaches to understanding the nature and causation of terrorism.  Considers the objectives of terrorism, modern terrorist groups and their strategy and tactics, and the role and limits of the criminal justice system in addressing terrorism.

Examines major approaches to research including both quantitative and qualitative methods. Students will explore the difference between historical case studies and statistical research, such as opinion polling.  Emphasizes the skills necessary for differentiating between good and bad research and developing hypotheses. Prerequisite: MATH 201. Cross-listed with GOVT 387.

An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship. Study is administered according to a learning contract between a chosen faculty member and the student.

Investigates comprehensive and sub-system theories of criminal justice.  Gives attention to utilitarian, preventionist, retributive, and restorative approaches to criminal justice.

Studies and compares the criminal justice system and basic philosophies of law and justice of various Western and non-Western nations.

Capstone course for the integration and synthesis of knowledge and principles concerning the criminal justice system, law and adjudication, criminology, law enforcement, ethics, diversity, research methods and other areas of study.  Students plan, design, and conduct a research project.  Final papers report the results of the study and are presented in a formal research seminar.  As part of course, an electronic portfolio may be required.   Prerequisite: Senior standing.

An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship. Study is administered according to a learning contract between a chosen faculty member and the student.

This guided learning experience is a culminating experience in which the student applies the principles and skills learned, demonstrating competency under the guidance of a specialist in the field.  Advisor approval required.

Introduction to Earth science, including the sciences that explore Earth and its space environment.  Units on Earth structure, tectonics, rocks and minerals, geologic history, water resources, oceans, climate and weather, astronomy, and the scientific method.  Primarily for IDS majors.  Three credit hour lecture with one credit hour lab.

Survey of economic concepts and systems, including both micro- and macro-economics.  Students examine the American economic system while exploring the impact of the international market. Topics include markets and competition, price, supply and demand, aggregate performance, fiscal policy, and international trade and finance.  This course is not open to business majors.

Examines the concepts, principles, and business practices of market systems, demand and supply economics, market equilibrium, product and resource demands, consumer behavior, forms of competition, governmental policies, market failure and international economics.

Study and development of skills in planning, writing, and revising the expository essay, with attention given to developing a thesis, providing adequate support, and developing paragraphs with clear introductions and conclusions.  This course should be taken in the first year.

Introduction to research skills and academic writing.  Students learn and practice the common steps and formats in writing a university-level research paper, such as writing and submitting proposals, writing literature reviews, following general research paper formats, and using an annotated bibliography.  Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENGL 101.

Great literary works in the Western tradition from the ancient to the present.

Explores the development of a Christian worldview and philosophy of life.  Studies some alternative worldviews from a Christian worldview perspective.  Investigates the sacredness of all spheres of human life and the relevance of a Christian worldview to all spheres of human life and action through the works of some of Christianity’s leading thinkers and writers.

Introduction to enduring questions of truth, goodness, and beauty through theological and philosophical investigation, including biblical apologetics and critical thinking.

Various aesthetic approaches for appreciating and evaluating visual art, drama, and music. Artistic creation in relation to a biblical understanding of the character of God and the image of God in human beings.

Explores a Christian worldview framework for leadership and studies the lives of exemplary Christian and non-Christian leaders from a global context and a wide spectrum of disciplines and professions.  Students participate in a ten (10) hour service-learning leadership experience.  Advisor approval required.  Pre-requisite: Senior Standing; IDS majors: Junior Standing.  Cross-listed with GENE 202.

Investigation of the spatial distribution of cultures and regions. Emphasis on defining key geographical concepts, identifying major political boundaries, illustrating current and recent national and ethnic conflicts, exploring economic and social processes that are leading to increasing global interaction, examining the variation religious practices and beliefs and assessing the basis for international disparities in economic development.

Analysis and investigation of the operations of U.S. state and local governments within the federal structure of American government with an additional emphasis on becoming active and knowledgeable citizens.

Study of the political, social, and economic development of American society from about 1607 through the end of the Civil War era in 1877.  Students consider native American perspectives and the interaction with Europeans.  Topics include the formation and establishment of the new nation as well as the international impact of the birth of a nation.

Study of the political, social and economic development of American society from the post-Civil War era to the present.  Students investigate the development of a party system of government, industrial development, labor issues, the impact of the reconstruction, American involvement internationally, and the present state of American society.

Study of the events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that shaped western civilization from the prehistoric era to 1650. Emphasis on the rise and fall of empires, the legacy those empires left and the impact of religion on the ancient, medieval, and early modern western world.  The multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups are explored.  Students investigate historical accounts of civilization and engage in personal reflection and response.

Study of the events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that shaped western civilization from 1650 to the present. The multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups are explored, including reference to the interaction among the peoples of the modern world.  Students investigate historical accounts of western civilization and its interaction with non-western cultures and engage in personal reflection and response.

Survey of the history of civilization from its beginnings in both the Middle East and Asia to the growing dominance of the West over non-western civilizations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas that began in the 16th century age of exploration.  Special attention given to the cultural exchanges, interactions, and adaptations that occurred among these civilizations.

Survey of the growth and interactions of civilizations across the world from the 16th century to the present.  Special attention given to their individual cultural vibrancy and to their responses to Western hegemony, modernization, and globalization in subsequent centuries.

Introductory study of basic descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on real world applications and the use of current technology.  Topics include sampling, random variables, probability distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, and testing of hypotheses.  Cannot be applied to the mathematics major.

Introduction to the Spanish language using a communicative approach with an emphasis on developing introductory listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation for Hispanic culture.

Continuation of SPAN 102. Introduction to the Spanish language using a communicative approach with an emphasis on developing introductory listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation for Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or placement through Department of English.

Development of intermediate-level Spanish language skills and study of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or placement through Department of English.

Continuation of SPAN 210. Development of intermediate-level Spanish language skills and study of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 210 or placement through Department of English.

Knowledge and resources essential for academic success at Regent University.  Includes foundational skills for future coursework, including use of the library, the University Writing Center, tutorial services, academic advising, and career services.  Only available to online students, except online B.A.S. degree students.