NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

272 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CRJU 4600 Gangs in America (3 credits) CRJU 4880 Senior Seminar (3 credits) CRJU 4900 Special Topics in Criminal Justice (3 credits) Forensic Studies Minor The forensic studies minor brings the insights of several disciplines to bear on the criminal investigation process. This minor provides a multi-disciplinary course of study (criminal justice, psychology, and chemistry) and is an appropriate minor for students seeking a basic foundation in the essentials of crime scene investigation and analysis. It is a complimentary minor for students majoring in criminal justice, psychology, chemistry, or legal studies, and provides a foundation for criminal justice practitioners seeking a basic understanding of forensic techniques. This minor is also an appropriate course of study for students majoring in other disciplines who have an interest in law enforcement and continued study in forensic science. This minor may be combined with any other major or minor. A minimum of 9 credits must be exclusive to the minor and cannot be counted toward any other majors/minors/certificate programs. Forensic Studies Minor Requirements (19 credits) CHEM 1200 Survey of Forensic Science/Lab (4 credits) CRJU 3220 Policing (3 credits) CRJU 3400 Criminal Investigations (3 credits) CRJU 3700 The CSI Effect: Media and Criminal Justice (3 credits) PSYC 2450 Forensic Psychology (3 credits) PSYC 3270 The Psychology of Criminal Behavior (3 credits) Paralegal Studies Minor The paralegal studies minor is designed to expose students to the most common areas of law encountered in a legal and business context. The minor is not designed to encompass the entire range of skills needed in the paralegal profession. It is not a program for training paralegals and is not approved by the American Bar Association. The minor is an enhancement for those students pursuing other law-related careers or business careers and who desire to understand the federal and state legal systems to broaden their legal knowledge and skills. This minor can be combined with any major and minor except the paralegal studies major and paralegal studies post-baccalaureate certificate. Paralegal Studies Minor Requirements (18 credits) LEGS courses offered online require proctored exams at approved sites. Core Courses (6 credits) LEGS 1150 Introduction to Law and the Legal Profession (3 credits) LEGS 2100 Legal Research and Writing (3 credits) Minor Electives (12 credits) Select 12 credits from the following courses: LEGS 3050 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 credits) LEGS 3260 Real Estate Practice I (3 credits) LEGS 3300 Torts and Civil Litigation (3 credits) LEGS 3360 Wills, Trusts, and Estates I (3 credits) LEGS 3400 Business Relations and Organizations (3 credits) LEGS 3550 Family Law (3 credits)