Course Descriptions

Recent trends in probation, community oriented services, group methods, and State and Federal research projects, including an in-depth look at treatment modalities for juvenile and adult offenders in the probation rehabilitation process.

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course explores the role of the police in, and their relations with, the communities they serve. Emphasis will be placed on community policing, professionalism, and accountability of the individual officer and police departments and institutions promoting a meaningful police image.

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course explores current issues in criminal justice such as community relations, use of force, hiring, emergency response, and other current issues from a practical standpoint with discussion focusing on DEI and Social Justice considerations. Students will participate in discussions and written assignments expressing their views and ideas relating to these issues. Also, the future of criminal justice system will be looked at and discussed.

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to develop fundamental skills necessary to achieve effective communication across a variety of contexts. The primary objectives of this course are to identify fundamental communication skills and identify the variety of communication contexts in which those skills will be utilized. Furthermore students are expected write and deliver speeches and also effectively evaluate the speeches of their peers. This course carries SUNY General Education Oral Communication credit.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This seminar style course is designed to introduce, acclimate and connect students to the college campus, their degree program and the career fields of Communication and New Media. In-depth discussions, guest speakers, specialized topics, and a final presentation tied to the student's areas of interest will assist students in formulating professional goals and achieving academic success.

• Communications
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

A primary objective of the course is to develop skill in oral communication by helping the student to understand the principles of good public speaking: research, organization, revision, audience analysis, language, and presentation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the development of self-confidence. This course carries SUNY General Education Oral Communication credit.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A one semester course in the improvement of the speaking voice through vocal techniques and the interpretation of literature. This course is open to all students.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

The course focuses on the development of the interpersonal communication skills necessary for building and maintaining positive relationships. Topics of study include an orientation to interpersonal communication, verbal and non-verbal communication in relationships, managing conflict, as well as cultural and gender considerations. Students will study various theories and practice skill development in order to become more competent communicators. This course carries SUNY General Education Oral Communication credit.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course provides students with an introduction to podcasting, focusing on both the technical and creative aspects of audio content creation. Students will gain practical experience through hands-on projects in all stages of podcast production, developing skills in audio editing, storytelling, and audience engagement strategies in order to produce their own podcast episode.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3-1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is a workshop in planning, writing, producing, videotaping and editing video advertisements for television and the web. Students will receive experience in writing, production techniques (shooting and editing) and the evaluation of video ads.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course introduces students to the basic techniques of video production. Students will be given hands-on experience in camera operation, lighting, sound, computer graphics, switching, directing, and video editing. Experience with the local Public Access Television Channel (FLTV) is included.

• Communications
• 4 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

Communication is at the center of providing patient-centered care. Health professionals need to express empathy as they communicate complex and difficult information through a variety of communication modalities. The primary objective of this course is to identify communication skills necessary to be able to communicate effectively within a variety of healthcare contexts. Students will practice research, analysis, and writing in genres used in the field as well as communication episodes that influence health and wellness outcomes. This course is restricted to Nursing Majors only. This course carries SUNY General Education Written and Oral Communication credit. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is an exploration of the principles of digital audio in today's recording and multi-media industries. Topics discussed include: digital audio fundamentals, synchronization, recording, editing, and mixing audio for the film, video, and video gaming industries. Students will apply these principles via creating projects using Avid's Pro Tools software.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3-1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to orient students to the field of Mass Communication and its impact and influence on their lives. Included is an overview of the field and discussion of the traditional mass media industries (newspapers, magazines, radio, television, movies and music) as well as new and emerging media. Regulations, responsibilities, convergence and the cultural impact of traditional and new media are discussed and evaluated.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This survey course in Public Relations introduces students to the field of public relations. It will describe the responsibility and roles of the public relations professional in private and public companies. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Work experiences are arranged on-campus and with appropriate off-campus agencies to provide students with practical experience in advertising, public relations, radio, journalism, video production and new media. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor and a 2.0 GPA.

• Communications
• 2 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of developing and writing original scripts for film, television and multimedia. The course emphasizes proper script formats, theme, story, plot, dialogue, character arc, and the process of developing and writing a script. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to enhance students' video editing skills through the hands-on use of nonlinear video editing software. Students will learn the fundamental and advanced capabilities of these sophisticated digital systems, which are widely used in professional video production. Prerequisite: Take COM-123 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This is an introductory course into the skills of the practicing media content producer with an emphasis on the study of newsgathering and news writing across platforms. Students will employ these skills in the production of material suitable for publication in print and electronic media. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course investigates the relationship between oratory and the experience of diverse groups in America. To explore these relationships, students study foundational concepts about communication and important speeches that have facilitated cultural change in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on civic engagement and on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. This course carries SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice credit. Prerequisite: Take COM-100 or COM-110 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)