CJ 4441		Violence and the South (3-0-3)
Explores whether there is a relationship between the South and violence and examines different explanations for southern violence. Examines contemporary and historical studies about violence, including racial violence, homicide, violence against women, and violence in the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: Sociology 1101 or CJ 1103.
CJ 4900		Cullum Lecture Series (3-0-3)
A variable content course which has been identified by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities as one of the country's ten most innovative program. Prerequisites: CJ 1103.
CJ 4950		Selected Topics (3-0-3)
A variable content course. Either as 1) a faculty initiated course which allows students the opportunity to enroll in specifically titled courses, or 2) a student initiated directed study. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; 20 hours of advanced sociology: permission of instructor; and contractual agreement with department chair.
CJ 4960		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 4990		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,

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