Explanation of Course Numbers

  • Courses in the 1000s are primarily introductory undergraduate courses
  • Those in the 2000s to 4000s are upper-level undergraduate courses that can also be taken for graduate credit with permission and additional work assigned
  • Those in the 6000s and 8000s are for master’s, doctoral, and professional-level students
  • The 6000s are open to advanced undergraduate students with approval of the instructor and the dean or advising office

CPS 0920. Continuing Research-Master's. 1 Credit.

CPS 1000. Special Topics. 1-4 Credits.

CPS 1090. Assessment of Prior Learning. 1-12 Credits.

CPS 1191. Special Topics. 1-3 Credits.

Pre-college level course of various topics. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.

CPS 2017. Intrusion Detection Systems. 2 Credits.

Introduction to and experimentation with intrusion detection tools for data capture analysis; recognizing types of cyber threats and creating in-depth defense measures. Recommended background: Prior coursework and/or experience in information systems protection, cyber threat detection, risk management, computer network defense, or related topics.

CPS 2100. Introduction to Cyber and Data Security. 3 Credits.

Basic principles in information security and assurance, including technical and operational issues, integrity, availability and organizational confidentiality requirements. Access control, risk management, data anonymization, and insider threats.

CPS 2101. The Criminal Justice System. 4 Credits.

CPS 2102. Resource Management. 4 Credits.

CPS 2103. Particular Forms of Crime. 4 Credits.

CPS 2104. Leading Teams. 4 Credits.

CPS 2105. Deviance and Social Control. 4 Credits.

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CPS 2106. Strategic Planning. 4 Credits.

CPS 2107. Models of Policing. 4 Credits.

CPS 2108. Criminal Intelligence. 4 Credits.

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CPS 2109. Criminal Analysis. 4 Credits.

CPS 2110. Predictive Policing. 4 Credits.

CPS 2130. Introduction to Forensic Science. 4 Credits.

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CPS 2131. Crime Scene Investigation. 4 Credits.

CPS 2132. Computer Crime Investigation. 4 Credits.

CPS 2133. Incident Management. 4 Credits.

CPS 2134. Ethical Dilemmas in Policing. 4 Credits.

CPS 2170. Domestic Violence. 4 Credits.

CPS 2171. The Criminal Mind. 4 Credits.

CPS 2172. Comparative Police Systems. 4 Credits.

CPS 2173. Transnational Threats and Security. 4 Credits.

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CPS 2174. Crisis and Emergency Planning. 4 Credits.

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CPS 2175. Emergency Public Health Issues. 4 Credits.

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CPS 2176. Media, Public Relations, and Crisis Communication. 4 Credits.

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CPS 2177. Crime Prevention and Physical Security. 4 Credits.

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CPS 2191. Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

CPS 4100. Undergraduate Internship. 6 Credits.

Professional internship experience focused on the student's major in the bachelor of professional studies degree program. Restricted to undergraduate students participating in an internship who have the express permission of the assistant dean of students or their program director.

CPS 4105. Semester in Washington Lab. 3 Credits.

Examines a policy or community challenge in a real-world context.

CPS 4107. Professional Internship. 1-3 Credits.

Internship experience focused on building professional competencies and career readiness through applied learning.

CPS 4109. Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

Topics vary by semester. Can be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Consult the Schedule of Classes for more details.

CPS 4190. Capstone Project. 4 Credits.

CPS 4192. Capstone Simulation. 2 Credits.

CPS 4199. Independent Research. 1-6 Credits.

CPS 5099. Variable Topics. 1-99 Credits.

CPS 6100. Graduate Internship. 6 Credits.

Professional internship experience focused on the student's field of study.

CPS 6105. Semester in Washington Lab. 3 Credits.

Examines a policy or community challenge in a real-world context.

CPS 6107. Professional Internship. 1-3 Credits.

Internship experience focused on building professional competencies and career readiness through applied learning.

CPS 6109. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Credits.

Topics vary by semester. Can be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Consult the Schedule of Classes for more details.

CPS 6200. Global Perspective Residencies. 3 Credits.

A combination of online coursework and short-term immersion abroad focuses on experiential knowledge to advance analytical and strategic skills for success and leadership in engagement in foreign environments and international relations.

CPS 6291. Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

CPS 6292. Special Topics. 0 Credits.

Topics in politics and strategic communications. Topics vary by semester. Consult the Schedule of Classes for more details.

CPS 6295. Supervised Internship. 1-6 Credits.

CPS 6300. Capstone Research Project. 3 Credits.

Culminating experience for students in the master’s in strategic public relations program. Students use skills and knowledge learned in the program to prepare an in-depth case study on a recent major public relations case or crisis. Prerequisites: PSPR 6201, PSPR 6202, PSPR 6203, PSPR 6204, PSPR 6205 and PSPR 6206.