initiated directed study. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; 20 hours of advanced sociology: permission of instructor; and contractual agreement with department chair.
CJ 4496		Undergraduate Internship (Variable)
A service-learning experience based in an institution/agency, emphasizing the completion of specific tasks and the acquisition of specific knowledge, skills, and values under the supervision of Augusta State University, the academic supervisor, and the cooperating institution/agency. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
CJ 4499		Undergraduate Research (3-0-3)
Independent research on a topic of student choice selected in consultation with an instructor, who will supervise the research. The student must submit a contract proposal for the research project prior to enrolling in the course. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing; 12 hours of advanced criminal justice courses; and contractual agreement with department chair.
COMC - Communication Courses
COMC 2010		Mass Media and Society (3-0-3)
A study of the history, organization, politics, economics, control, regulation, and effects of the mass media and affiliated industries, particularly in the United States. Issues of influence on the media by, as well as media influence on, government, politics, industry, society, culture, international relations, and the audience are addressed through discussion, reading, and writing-intensive assignments. Prerequisites: ENGL 1101- 1102 or ENGL 1113-1114 and HUM 2001, with a grade of C or better in each.
COMC 3000		Media Law and Ethics (3-0-3)
A broad application of the principles of law and ethics to the mass communications media, media practice, advertising, freedom of information, libel, contempt of court, copyright, private and self/professional censorship. Required for all communications majors except for those following the drama track. Prerequisites: COMC 2010 or permission of the instructor.
COMC 3100		Communications for Professionals (3-0-3)
A skill-building course in various forms of professional oral and written communication. Included are business memo and letter writing, short report writing, informal and formal oral presentations, and the use of modern technology to improve written and oral presentations. Students will learn and demonstrate skills in organizing, writing, and presenting factual, promotional, attitudinal, and technical materials for various audiences. Technology will include current library research methods for business, presentation software, and communication media. Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a grade of "C" or better, COMS 1010, and MINF 2201 or CSCI 2000 or equivalent.
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