College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Graduate Catalog

240 topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5538 – Directed Readings in Homeland Security This course examines specific aspects related to homeland security. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5540 – Program Evaluation in Criminal Justice This course will provide a fundamental analysis of research and methodology as related to evaluation of criminal justice administration. Included in this course will be an introduction to statistical analysis and the use of current technology. NSAM 5543 – Directed Readings in Genocide This course examines specific aspects related to genocide and its causes and impact on society. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5546 – Directed Readings in Human Trafficking This course examines specific aspects related to human trafficking, including causes, social, political, and economic implications and the effects on society. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5547 – Directed Readings in Tribal Dynamics This course examines specific aspects related to tribal dynamics. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5548 – Directed Readings in Islam and the State This course examines specific aspects related to Islam and the State. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5549 Directed Readings in Environmental and Government Affairs This course examines specific aspects related to the environment and governmental affairs. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5550 – Investigative Processes This course is a masters-level, on-line core course within the Criminal Justice Institute at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This course will provide an overview of investigative and crime scene processing theory, research, and practice and its application from the standpoint of criminal investigative personnel and other actors within the criminal justice system. Lecture and case studies will provide a learning environment for understanding and applying investigative processes including fundamentals, crime scene investigation, criminal intelligence and informants, physical evidence, testimonial evidence, documenting the investigation and testifying, crimes against persons, crimes against property, special investigations, and legal considerations. NSAM 5553 – Directed Readings in Comparative Politics This course examines specific aspects of comparative politics. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5555 – Directed Readings in International Relations This course examines specific aspects of world politics and is intended to give the student a better understanding of international relations and the complex issues and perspectives affecting the world community. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be