For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of other cultures by working as a team to learn, engage communities, exhibit cultural awareness, and create equity.
Outcome #8: Show the ability to contribute to political, civic, and community responsibilities as an informed member of society
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
At the completion of this course students should be more comfortable with the selection process for law enforcement and other criminal justice positions and better prepared as members of the Sigma Chi Chi branch of the Lambda Alpha Epsilon Criminal Justice Association. The student will demonstrate their understanding of the subject by demonstrating at least 70% competency of the topics to be covered, including:
- Discussing the by-laws of Seward County Community College Sigma Chi Chi.
- Discussing current events in the criminal justice system.
- Planning and participating in fund raisers.
- Completing practical exercises in preparation for competition and other events.
- Participating in community service projects.
- Demonstrating job seeking skills.
The outline of the course will be determined by members of Sigma Chi Chi with approval of the club advisor.
- Discussion
- In-class assignments/exercises
- Guest speakers
- Field trips
- Internet
- White board
- Practical exercise materials
- Sigma Chi Chi materials
Methods of assessing SCCC course outcomes include class attendance and participation in events as per the by-laws of Sigma Chi Chi.
Outcome 2
Outcome 5
Outcome 7
Outcome 8
Outcome 9
- Will be assessed by crime scene report and written responses to guest speakers.
- Will be assessed by crime scene report and class discussions.
- Will be assessed by discussion of everyday ethical dilemmas pertaining to various areas of the criminal justice system.
- Will be assessed by classroom discussion regarding duties of various professionals in the criminal justice field and participation in community service projects and fund raisers.
- Will be assessed by observing student's classroom behavior and interaction with classmates and the instructor during classroom discussion and lecture.
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Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.