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 #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, 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.
At the completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of criminal law.
The student will demonstrate their understanding of the subject by demonstrating at least 70% competency of the topics to be covered, including:
- Outline the basic tenets from which criminal law is derived
- Use legal terminology
- Interpret the principles of inchoate crimes: attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation
- Compare crimes against public order, morals, and the state
- Illustrate the general principles of criminal liability
- Summarize the nature and limitations of defense to criminal liability
- Compare crimes against persons
- Examine the limitations of constitutional law
- Explain vicarious liability and parties to crime
- Compare crimes against property
- Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources
- Homicide
- Theft
- Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crimes
- Lecture/Discussion
- In-class assignments and exercises
- Simulated situations
- Textbook
- DVD
- Internet
- Current events
Methods of assessing SCCC and course outcomes include evaluation of tests, written assignments, and participation in class.
Outcome 1
Outcome 2
Outcome 3
Outcome 5
- Will be assessed by class participation, writing assignments, and verbal discussion indicating comprehension of material read.
- Will be assessed by various writing assignments over subject matter.
- Will be assessed by verbal presentation of selected crimes or criminal cases.
- Will be assessed by class presentations, essay, multiple choice, and true/false exams, and class discussions over subject matter.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.