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Course Descriptions


 

Criminology

  
  • CRM 295 - Topics in Criminology

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Examines topics of current interest in criminology, including the etiology and characteristics of specific categories of crime. The specific content focuses on timely, cutting edge research and case studies that are of academic importance. Content varies as topics evolve.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201 .
    Note: Course may be taken three times as long as topics differ.
  
  • CRM 303 - Procedural Criminal Law

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course covers how the amendments within the Bill of Rights impact the due process rights of those accused of crimes. These include: arrest; search and seizure; electronic surveillance; entrapment, right to counsel; privilege against self-incrimination; plea bargaining; and double jeopardy.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201 .
  
  • CRM 304 - Victims of Crime

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    This course involves the study of crime victims and their experiences with the Criminal Justice System, with some focus on intimate partner violence and its history as a social problem. Additionally, time is spent on victims from marginalized sub-groups (those living in rural areas; ethnic minorities; LGBTQ community, children, elders, the disabled) who have a difficult time seeking justice through the courts.

  
  • CRM 305 - Substantive Criminal Law

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course provides an overview of basic legal concepts pertaining to criminal law, including violent, property, theft, and inchoate offenses. Students will examine the principles of criminal liability through three sources of criminal law: the Common Law, the Model Penal Code, and any modern statutory distinctions Analysis of affirmative defenses and the concept of reasonable doubt as a defense are explored.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201 .
  
  • CRM 306 - Trauma: Its Impact on Children

    Three Credits
    Every Spring

    Growing research on childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their Impact on the developing child is exciting. Research and findings in the neurobiology of trauma has dramatically changed our understanding of the cognitive, emotional, and physical elements in human development. This research is accompanied by expanding knowledge of effective Interventions. This course focuses on both areas: the nature of childhood trauma and effective Interventions for children affected by trauma.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201  
  
  • CRM 307 - Mechanics of the Courtroom

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    The first half of the course is an examination of our nation’s court system through a sociological lens to learn about the roles of the court work group members, their decision making patterns, and their impact on sentencing. The second half of the course covers basic principles of legal strategy: preparation of witnesses; techniques for effective openings, closings, cross and direct examinations; and impeachment of witnesses. The class ends with an interactive mock trial.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201 . (  is recommended).
  
  • CRM 309 - The Jury System

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    The course is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge about the participants, current issues and rules of procedure, evidence and law which govern jury trials. After examining the historical and contemporary role of the jury system and comparing alternative foreign justice systems, the class focuses on the importance of the jury in the justice system.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201  
  
  • CRM 310 - Research Methods for Criminology (WID)

    Four Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course examines the methods and techniques of research in criminal justice and criminology. Emphasis will be given to the development of hypotheses from theory, ethical considerations in social research, research design, modes of scientific observation, application and analysis of data, and interpretation of results.  Students receive a basic conceptual framework for understanding, interpreting, and critiquing social science research as well as practical experience in designing empirical research and writing a review of literature.  This class serves as the Writing-in-the-Discipline class for Criminology and as such involves intensive writing and peer review.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201 . Open to Junior and Senior Criminology or Sociology majors.
    General Education Attribute(s): Writing-in-the-Disciplines
  
  • CRM 311 - Statistical Analysis in Criminology

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to the field of criminology. Topics include: measures of distribution, frequency, cross-tabulation, and analysis of variance and correlation. The course will also cover creating variable lists, data coding, creating databases for criminal justice agencies, analyzing the data using a variety of software packages, and presenting the data in narrative and graphic formats. Students will learn how to use Microsoft ACCESS to create databases, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to analyze data, and Microsoft PowerPoint for statistical presentations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201  or SOC 210 . Open to Junior and Senior Criminology or Sociology majors.
    General Education Attribute(s): Statistical Reasoning
  
  • CRM 314 - Practicum: Victims in the Courtroom

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    A select group of students will have the opportunity to go to court on a weekly basis. Under the supervision of the instructor, the students will assist victims of crimes through the judicial process. Duties will include: restraining order applications; preparation of victim impact statements; and appearing before the judge.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 304   and permission of instructor.
  
  • CRM 318 - Federal Criminal Process

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    This course examines federal authority and responsibility for criminal acts, including constitutional issues, federal statutes (RICO, money laundering, tax offenses, domestic terrorism, public corruption), federal enforcement agencies, criminal procedure, federal grand jury, and Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Unique tools available to federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors – asset forfeiture, electronic interception, the Patriot Act – will be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201 .
  
  • CRM 322 - Violent Crime and Federal Initiatives

    Three Credits
    Not Offered 2019-2020

    This course is designed to examine different types of violent crime and the associated federal and state criminal justice system initiatives designed to respond to each of them. During the course, students will be discussing the impact of gun accessibility and media on violent crime, gang violence, domestic violence, and the risk and resiliency factors of children who witness violence. The course is designed to allow students to improve their knowledge of current crime problems in society, enhance their knowledge of the criminal justice system, apply what they have learned in other courses, and conduct a research project.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201 .
    Course Applies to: American Studies
  
  • CRM 335 - Spatial Crime Analysis

    Three Credits
    Not Offered 2018-2019

    Introduces a variety of methods and techniques for the visualization, exploration, and modeling of crime data using geographic mapping. Emphasis on mapping real life crime data and exploring mapping technology as a strategic planning tool for law enforcement agencies. The main objectives are to teach students the basic concepts of geographic mapping and its use by a variety of criminal justice agencies using ArcView Mapping software.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s):   or  . Open to Junior and Senior Criminology or Sociology majors.
  
  • CRM 353 - Ethics, Values, and Diversity in Criminal Justice

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    It has been said that criminal justice is an infant discipline compared to most. Perhaps, according to the author of ethics in criminal justice, Sam Souryal, this explains why we tend to be more concerned about crime rather than justice, and process rather than philosophy. This course will examine the roles of ethics, value and diversity in all areas of our criminal justice system today. We will explore the major issues involved in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the highest standards of excellence, values and ethical behavior for professionals in our field. We will identify the major challenges the system is facing as it deals with an increasingly diverse society, exploring such issues as profiling, hate crimes, women in criminal justice, etc. We will identify the elements involved in making ethical decisions as provided by some of the earlier philosophers e.g. Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, etc. Leading to the principle of “Summum Bonum.” We will utilize this process in reasoning through numerous ethical scenarios we face daily in our criminal justice system. Finally, we will discuss the importance of leadership during these critical times, building the ideal environment, understanding diversity and temperament, and managing the various power bases that left unchecked may negatively impact our goals relative to ethic, values and diversity.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s):   or  .
    General Education Attribute(s): Moral Inquiry
  
  • CRM 355 - Global Crime

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    This course provides a foundation for understanding causation, victimization, and control problems of various forms of transnational and international crimes. To understand the context for these crimes the course begins with an introduction to globalization and its effects on society, people, and crime. The second part of the course examines the nature and manifestations of various forms of global crimes ranging from genocide to human trafficking, organized crime, and corporate deviance.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s):   or  .
    General Education Attribute(s): Moral Inquiry
    Course Applies to: Anthropology, Asian Studies
  
  • CRM 356 - Terrorism

    Three Credits
    Not Offered 2018-2019

    This course examines the context for terrorism, with the aim of understanding what terrorism is, its manifestations, and root causes. Starting with the historical origins of the concept of ‘terror’, the course covers state terror, domestic terrorism, the internationalization of terrorism, discussing various terrorist groups in the United States and around the world. The class culminates in an analysis of counter-terrorism and due process in the United States.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201 .
    Note: Course formerly offered as CRM 455 Seminar: Terrorism
  
  • CRM 395 - Topics in Criminoloty

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Examines topics of current interest in criminology.  The specific content focuses on timely, cutting edge critical topics in the field, as well as research and case studies that are of academic importance.  Content varies as topics evolve. Course may be taken twice as long as topics differ.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201  
  
  • CRM 405 - Seminar: Crimes of the Powerful

    Three Credits
    Offered Periodically

    This course critically examines the various dimensions of crimes of the powerful, in contrast to a focus on crimes of the powerless. Grounded in critical and realist criminology, the class studies various forms of state and state-corporate crimes, including genocide, war crimes, police crime, environmental crime and crimes of globalization. The course prepares students to understand causation, victimization, and control problems of this often hidden but extremely harmful form of deviance. In addition, the class explores these crimes through the foundation of human rights and the international criminal justice system.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 201  and one additional CRM course.
  
  • CRM 410 - Seminar: Juvenile Justice

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    This course examines promising strategies, primarily in the private sector, for handling juvenile offenders. Students directly observe programs and work with program managers to develop plans to expand community-based and private-sector support. Presentation, advocacy, and networking skills are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 224  and one additional CRM course.
  
  • CRM 412 - Seminar: Punishment and Public Policy

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    Seminar will focus on the development of punishment policy, judicial discretion, and the sanctioning process. It will trace the history of punishment in the US; compare our policies with those of other countries; and examine the impact of punitive society. Students will study death penalty policy, considering its morality, implementation, and impact.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 201  and one additional CRM course.
  
  • CRM 430 - Seminar: Race, Class and Gender in the Criminal Justice System

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    A comparative examination of women and minorities in the criminal justice system. Topics include: women and minority offenders; women and minority victims; women and minorities at different stages of the criminal justice process (police, courts, and corrections); women and minorities employed within the system; and societal attitudes toward women and minorities involved in the system.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 201  and one additional CRM course.
    Course Applies to: American Studies, Gender & Sexuality Studies
  
  • CRM 432 - Seminar: At-Risk Families and Youth

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    This course examines characteristics of the growing numbers of families and youths on the “fault line” of present-day society in the United States. Causes and solutions that have been proposed to understand, control, and redress problems of at-risk families and youths are discussed. Topics include social stratification, victimization, crime prevention, innovative school programs, and other social intervention programs.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 201  or CRM 224  and one additional CRM course.
    Note: Equivalent to CRM 111 - At-Risk Families and Youths (First-Year Seminar) . May not take both. CRM 111 may not count as an advanced seminar in Criminology.
  
  • CRM 440 - Seminar: White Collar Crime

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    The course focuses on crimes committed by persons of respectability and high social status as opposed to traditional “street crimes” normally spotlighted in criminal justice courses. Such crimes include: restraint of trade, misrepresentation in advertising, infringement of patents and copyrights, unfair labor practices, financial fraud, and violations of trust. The extent, societal costs, and enforcement practices of such crimes are evaluated. Implications for prevention and for the punishment of offenders are presented for class discussion. The case method is used as the basis of class structure.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 201  and one additional CRM course.
  
  • CRM 470 - Capstone Internship in Criminology

    Four Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    The Capstone course for the major, the Internship provides an academic experience in which the third- or fourth-year student (only) contribute to the ongoing organizational process while learning to apply criminology theories to observations of structure, function, and process in a criminal justice setting.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Senior or Second-Semester, Junior Criminology majors who have completed CRM 201 CRM 310  and at least one other Criminology course. Must complete the “U.S. Internship Request for Approval” process found under the myPlans tab in myHill to register for this Internship. May not take the Capstone twice.
    General Education Attribute(s): Capstone
    Note: An Intern will typically spend at least 8-10 hours/week for a minimum of 112 hours on site plus the on-campus class to earn 4 credits. 
  
  • CRM 471 - Capstone Internship in Criminology

    Six Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    The Capstone course for the major, the Internship provides an academic experience in which the third- or fourth-year student (only) contribute to the ongoing organizational process while learning to apply criminology theories to observations of structure, function, and process in a criminal justice setting.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Senior and second-semester, Criminology majors who have completed CRM 201 CRM 310  and at least one other Criminology course. Must complete the “U.S. Internship Request for Approval” process found under the myPlans tab in myHill to register for this Internship. May not take the Capstone twice.
    Course Applies to: Capstone
    Note: An Intern will typically spend at least 16 hours/week for a minimum of 224 hours on site to earn 6 credits. 
  
  • CRM 475 - Internship in Criminology

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Opportunity to gain practical experience and/or research skills in local, state, or federal criminal justice agencies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CRM 201 , plus three additional CRM courses. Limited to Criminology majors with junior standing (starts the summer before junior year). Must complete the “U.S. Internship Request for Approval” process found under the myPlans tab in myHill to register for this Internship.
    Note: An Intern will typically spend at least 8-10 hours/week for a minimum of 112 hours on site to earn 3 credits. 
  
  • CRM 490 - Directed Study - Criminology

    One to Four Credits
    Offered as Needed

    Supervised reading and research investigation in some field for which the student has special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of a faculty member willing to supervise the project and the Department Chair or Program Director; and submission of the online Directed Study Application and Contract to the Registrar’s Office.
    Note: Students must complete 45 hours work/semester per credit.
  
  • CRM 496 - Independent Research - Criminology

    One to Four Credits
    Offered as Needed

    Opportunity for students to do an advanced research project in a specialized area under the direction of a member of the Criminology faculty.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of a faculty member willing to supervise the research and the Department Chair or Program Director; and submission of the online Independent Research Application and Contract to the Registrar’s Office.
    Note: Students must complete 45 hours work/semester per credit.
  
  • CRM 497 - Senior Thesis

    Three Credits
    Offered Periodically

    Fourth-year students will polish their communication skills and build on prior coursework. The goal is preparation of a paper suitable for presentation at an annual meeting of a professional association during the spring semester. Taught in seminar/workshop format, the course includes presentations from departmental faculty about conducting research in sociology, criminology and anthropology.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Permission of Department Chairperson.

Dance

  
  • VPD 141 - Dance and Movement

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    This class is an introduction the body, space time and energy and their effect on movement.  Students will explore various dance and movement traditions (Western and Non-Western) and gain a solid foundation in both the practice and theory of those styles and traditions. Class appropriate for the beginner and non-dancer.

  
  • VPD 151 - Dance Technique

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    This course will provide an overview of dance styles and techniques including ballet, modern, tap and jazz. The focus will be on placement, movement, and the effort required to execute shapes that are prevalent in these various styles. This class is appropriate for the student looking to expand their understanding of the world of dance. 

    Note: Formerly offered as VPD 251. Students may not take both VPD 151 and VPD 251.
  
  • VPD 152 - Tap I

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    An introduction to the principles of tap dance technique. Students will learn the fundamental steps of tap dance. Emphasis is placed on rhythmic structure, technique, style, and vocabulary of tap dance.

    Note: Formerly offered as VPD 252. Students may not take both VPD 152 and VPD 252.
  
  • VPD 186 - Introduction to Dance History

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    This course will explore the history of movement through dance from the primitive to the contemporary.  Students will gain a deeper understanding of the history of dance in its social, political and theoretical contexts. Students will learn through lecture, video and readings as well as from demonstrations from guest artists.

  
  • VPD 253 - Jazz I

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    An introduction to the American dance form of jazz. Class focuses on the development of strength, flexibility, isolation, and control through a series of stretches, strengthening exercises, and center floor combinations.

  
  • VPD 254 - Modern Dance I

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    Students will be introduced to the fundamental movement principals and the basic elements of modern dance choreography. Students explore the connection between movement and breath, body alignment, rhythm, dynamics space and self-motivation. Students can expect to raise the level of their technical ability, while understanding technique as a tool for self-expression. Short videos and reading assignments will introduce important figures and trends in 20th-century dance.

  
  • VPD 255 - Ballet I

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    This course will cover ballet technique: The principles of proper alignment, placement, ballet terminology and steps. Ballet barre and center will give students the practice required for developing their dance ability. This class is open to both beginning ballet students and to those who have had more classical training.

  
  • VPD 256 - Dance for Musical Theatre

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    Explores the world of musical theatre through dance. Students will learn a variety of dance styles associated with musicals throughout the decades. Broadway style dance will be incorporated.

  
  • VPD 257 - Introduction to Dance Composition

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    Explores the different approaches to dance choreography. The influence of music, costume and lighting suitable for choreographic purposes and dance performance will also be studied. Different dance styles will be utilized by each student to create combinations that will lend to fully composed original pieces

  
  • VPD 260 - Topics in Dance

    Three Credits
    Offered Periodically

    This class will explore various dance and movement traditions both Western and Non-Western. Emphasis will be on performance and not the academic or historical appreciation of a tradition.

    Note: The course may be taken 3 times as long as the topics differ.
  
  • VPD 354 - Modern Dance Technique II

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    This course offers intermediate level work in the technique and performance of modern dance.  Biomechanical alignment is highlighted in this course as students are challenged to investigate their artistic potential as dancers.  Students will experience floor work, improvisation, inversions, and partner work. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): VPD 254  or permission of the instructor.
    Note: Prior dance experience is required.
  
  • VPD 355 - Jazz Dance II

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    Intended for the student with some previous dance experience. It expands the dancer’s basic understanding of alignment, develops a deeper understanding of musicality including syncopation, and introduces complex movement skills. Students discover various styles and trends in American vernacular dance and learn to express themselves through their own choreography.

  
  • VPD 356 - Ballet II

    Three Credits
    Expands the knowledge gained in previous ballet classes. Students are encouraged to explore the technical and artistic aspects of classical ballet. Each class will include barre and center work as well as some study of current ballets.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Some ballet experience required or Instructor permission.
  
  • VPD 357 - Dance Company

    One Credit
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    The Stonehill College Dance Company provides performing experience for qualified students through participation in a company that reflects the spirit of the College. The company is comprised of auditioned dancers who will learn choreography of well-known area choreographers in an organized manner and perform in various venues on and off campus throughout the semester. Individual creative expression will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Consent of the Instructor. Course may be repeated for credit. Course must be taken three times to earn the equivalent of a 3-credit course.
  
  • VPD 358 - Dance Company, Production

    One Credit
    Spring Semesters

    The Dance Company Production course is a class focusing on the ‘behind-the-scenes’ and production-related activities of Stonehill’s academic dance performance group “Dance Company”.  Students enrolled in VPD358 will be responsible for administering (budget oversight, securing facilities, and promoting) the Dance Company at large under the supervision of a faculty moderator while learning best practices in relation to performance art management . Artistic direction of the company will remain under the supervision of the instructor of VPD 357 .

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Instructor Permission.
    Note: May be taken 3 times.
  
  • VPD 360 - Arts Outreach: Dance

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    Combining art and community service, Stonehill students are paired with middle-schoolers from the greater Brockton area and help lead them through various movement and performance activities. Students with an interest not only in dance, but in Theatre, Sociology, Psychology, Art Therapy, and Education, are encouraged to participate. There is no experience needed.

    Note: A background check is required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to participate in this class. A fee of approximately $40 must be paid toward this check by the student during the first few weeks of class.
  
  • VPD 490 - Directed Study - Dance

    One to Three Credits
    Offered as Needed

    Supervised reading and research directed by Department member in a subject in which the student has special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course. Student and a full-time faculty member familiar with the student’s area of interest agree on a plan of study and research and on evaluation methods.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of a faculty member willing to supervise the project and the Department Chair or Program Director; and submission of the online Directed Study Application and Contract to the Registrar’s Office.
    Note: Students must complete 45 hours work/semester per credit. A max of 3 Directed Study credits may fulfill an appropriate slot in the major.

Data Analytics

  
  • DAN 601 - Data Analytics: Tools and Concepts

    Four Credits
    Fall Semester

    Introduces the key concepts of data analytics and data science as applied to solving data-centered business problems in many industries. Emphasizes principles and methods covering the process from envisioning the problem to applying data science techniques to deploying the results to improve a business and help make decisions. Topics include an introduction to data-analytic thinking; application of data science solutions to business problems; very high-level data mining techniques, an intro to the SAS software suite, and achieving and sustaining competitive advantage with data science. Students will read and analyze data analytics case studies in various industries.

    Course Applies to: M.P.S. in Data Analytics
  
  • DAN 602 - Statistics for Data Analytics

    Four Credits
    Fall Semester

    An intermediate statistics course focusing on techniques used in data analytics. Introduces key statistical methods for applying data analytics. Introduces statistical thinking - starting with an question and using data and software tools to form a reasonable conclusion.  Covers statistical analysis of both categorical and quantitative data.  Most analysis will be performed using SAS software. Topics include statistical distributions, probability density functions, model accuracy analysis, bootstrapping, and sampling techniques.

    Course Applies to: M.P.S. in Data Analytics
  
  • DAN 603 - Structured Data Analytics Using SAS

    Four Credits
    Fall Semester

    An intermediate statistics course focusing on techniques used in data analytics. Introduces key statistical methods for applying data analytics. Introduces statistical thinking - starting with an question and using data and software tools to form a reasonable conclusion.  Covers statistical analysis of both categorical and quantitative data.  Most analysis will be performed using SAS software. Topics include statistical distributions, probability density functions, model accuracy analysis, bootstrapping, and sampling techniques.

    Course Applies to: M.P.S. in Data Analytics
  
  • DAN 604 - Database & Data Warehouse Concepts

    Four Credits
    Spring Semester

    Practical survey course covering database and data warehouse fundamentals.  Emphasizes SQL (simple and complex queries), the Extract-Transformation-Load (ETL) process, relational versus non-relational databases (and why relational databases can be a problem for analysis), an exploration of different database systems (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, etc.), data warehousing concepts, normalization/de-normalization, and cloud data warehousing. Course provides practical skills for database querying, and allows provides a foundational knowledge of database concepts so that students can work better with the database administration staff.

    Course Applies to: M.P.S. in Data Analytics
  
  • DAN 605 - Visualization and Digital Storytelling

    Four Credits
    Spring Semester

    A hands-on course emphasizing the importance of data visualization in understanding data. This course will utilize visualization software to prepare student to create reports and dashboards. Students will learn exploratory and explanatory data analysis and learn how to ask the right questions about what is needed in a visualization.  Students will assess how data and design work together and learn which visualization to use in various situations and how to balance the goals of their stakeholders with the needs of their end-users and be able to structure and organize a digital story for maximum impact.

    Course Applies to: M.P.S. in Data Analytics
  
  • DAN 606 - Big Data Management

    Four Credits
    Spring Semester

    Covers the impact of big data on business and what insights big data can provide through hands-on experience with the tools and systems used by big data scientists and engineers. No previous programming experience is required and all code will be provided to students. Software basics in Hadoop with MapReduce, Spark, Pig and Hive. By following along with provided code, students will experience how one can perform predictive modeling and leverage graph analytics to model problems. By the end of the course students will be able to perform basic big data analysis on a large data set.

    Course Applies to: M.P.S. in Data Analytics
  
  • DAN 607 - Security, Privacy, and Ethics in Data Analytics

    Two Credits
    Periodically or As Needed

    A survey and case study course emphasizing the importance of data privacy, and security. We need to share data in organizations, but the more we share it, the more it becomes necessary to protect it.  By the end of the course, students will understand the legal, social, and ethical ramifications of data security and privacy as well as the concepts behind data guardianship and custodianship and data permissions.  Special attention will be given to industry-specific data privacy laws (HIPAA, FERPA, PCI DSS, etc.).

    Course Applies to: M.P.S. in Data Analytics
  
  • DAN 608 - Emerging Topics in Data Analytics

    Two Credits
    Periodically or As Needed

    A special topics course which will explore current major trends in the data analytics landscape.  Topics may include natural language processing, fraud prevention, social media analysis, the role of analytics in financial management, and artificial intelligence, or unstructured data analysis.

    Course Applies to: M.P.S. in Data Analytics
  
  • DAN 620 - Major Field Project/Capstone in Data Analytics

    Four Credits
    Periodically or As Needed

    A final course in the program which will require students to prepare and present a comprehensive data analysis project in collaboration with their own organization or a sponsor organization.  Students will be required to choose a faculty advisor and an external advisor in their organization.  The final deliverable of this program will be a major paper and presentation.  See your advisor for details.

    Course Applies to: M.P.S. in Data Analytics

Data Science

  
  • DSC 105 - Introduction to Data Science

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    An overview data science and the job of a data scientist.  Topics include data collection, data visualization, machine learning, and elementary statistical methods employed by the data scientist. No background in data science, mathematics, or computer science is assumed.

    General Education Attribute(s): Natural Scientific Inquiry
    Course Applies to: Data Science, Digital Humanities
  
  • DSC 470 - Data Science Integrated Capstone Project

    Three Credits
    Offered Periodically

    This is a project-based interdisciplinary course, required of all Data Science majors. Students apply data science techniques to large scale data mining and modeling projects appropriate to their minor or concentration. Participating students meet weekly in a seminar format, working with faculty guides, to design and develop their projects, reporting regularly to the seminar about progress and challenges.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Senior Data Science majors only.
    Course Applies to: Data Science 

Digital Media Production

  
  • DMP 210 - Introduction to Digital Feature Production

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    The course emphasizes single-camera production of longer form works. Working in groups, students will learn the basics of pre-production (including writing treatments and scripts, scouting locations), production (camera operation, sound capture, lighting, composition), and post-production (editing, score, special effects).

    Course Applies to: Digital Humanities
    Note: Course is considered the equivalent to LC 339 - Learning Community: Making Movies . Students may not take both DMP 210 and LC 339.
  
  • DMP 215 - Introduction to Digital Media Production

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Understanding the principles and elements of video: the camera, lighting, direction, editing, sound. Practice in making a video composition.

    Course Applies to: Digital Humanities
  
  • DMP 222 - Thesis Film Production Assistant

    One Credit
    Offered Periodically

    Students will gain practical filmmaking experience by working as production assistants on a Digital Media Production students’ Thesis Film Capstones. The student will spend at least 37.5 hours on the production phase of filmmaking, when location shooting takes place; this may include set construction/dressing, lighting, image capture, and sound capture.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): DMP 210  or DMP 215  or LC 339 , and permission of the Digital Media Production Program Director.
    Note: The course is Pass/Fail and may be taken a maximum of three times.
  
  
  • DMP 320 - Writing for Digital Media

    Three Credits
    Spring Semesters

    This course enables students to learn the fundamentals of screenplay writing in film, television, sketch, animation, and web format. We will also touch upon writing for blogs, podcasts, and news reporting.

    Course Applies to: Digital Humanities
  
  • DMP 475 - Internship in Digital Media Production

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Practical experience in the practice of media production complementary to the work done in courses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): DMP 210  or DMP 215 ; A 3.0 GPA in the minor or permission of Program Director. Must complete the “U.S. Internship Request for Approval” process found under the myPlans tab in myHill to register for this Internship.
    Note: An Intern will typically spend at least 8-10 hours/week for a minimum of 112 hours on site to earn 3 credits. Digital Media Production minors may take 3 times for a maximum of 9 credits.
  
  • DMP 497 - Thesis Film Project

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Students will produce their final film projects under the guidance of the course instructor and will screen their completed works for on campus for the Stonehill community.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): DMP 315 ,  , and Junior Standing
    Note: Course may be taken twice, but only 3 credits may count towards the Digital Media Production minor. 

Digital Studies

  
  • DIG 201 - Digital Design Studio

    One Credit
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    In a digital studio, students will receive instruction in the technical skills necessary to pursue individual and/or team digital projects.

    Course Applies to: Digital Humanities
    Note: This course is a 1-credit course and is taken in conjunction with another (parent) course. Students will receive technical instruction and consultation in the use of digital technologies as needed to pursue digital projects assigned in the parent course.

    DIG 201 is the equivalent of LC 214 - Learning Community: The Age of Information .


Economics

  
  • ECO 110 - The Economics of eBay (First-Year Seminar)

    Four Credits
    Fall Semester

    Why do some items sell for such ridiculously high prices at auctions of reputable establishments such as Christie’s, Bonham’s, Sotheby’s or even eBay? Has it ever occurred to you why the owners of a house listed for $1.5 million last year cannot get 1/3 of that price this year? In this course we will examine the way consumers and businesses think and behave as rational entities.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Open to First-Year Students only.
    General Education Attribute(s): First-Year Seminar, Social Scientific Inquiry
    Note: Equivalent to ECO 176 . May not take both.
  
  • ECO 113 - Everyday Economics

    Four Credits
    Fall Semester

    Why does popcorn cost more at the movies?  What policies should the government enact to mitigate the climate crisis?  Can rent control help solve the housing crisis faced by poor households in Boston and New York?  Can dyeing elephant tusks really save elephants from poachers?  Economics can be applied to help answer questions that range from relatively mundane to those that are really important.  This course will introduce students to basic principles of microeconomics with emphasis on providing tools to analyze economic issues and problems we face every day.

    General Education Attribute(s): Social Scientific Inquiry
  
  • ECO 176 - Microeconomic Principles

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Economic analysis of product and resource markets. The consumption behavior of households, the price and output decisions of firms under various forms of market structure, the distribution of income.

    General Education Attribute(s): Social Scientific Inquiry
    Note: Equivalent to ECO 110 . May not take both.
  
  • ECO 178 - Macroeconomic Principles

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Descriptive, historical and theoretical treatment of the overall level of economic activity, prices and employment within the framework of American capitalism. Contributions of Smith, Ricardo, Keynes, and others.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  or the First-Year Seminar equivalent.
    General Education Attribute(s): Social Scientific Inquiry
  
  • ECO 205 - Economics of Social Issues and Public Policy

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    Economic analysis of issues often neglected in traditional economics courses, emphasizing policies that may alleviate social problems. Topics include healthcare, education, crime, substance abuse, cigarette smoking, gambling, housing, and family issues.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  or the First-Year Seminar equivalent.
    Note: Course may be applied to the American Studies program.
  
  • ECO 206 - United States Economic History

    Three Credits
    Alternate Years: Fall Semester 2020, 2022

    Basic economic analysis is used to study important aspects of the economic history of the United States. Concentration is on the period from 1830 to 1945, when the U.S. became a major industrial power. Emphasized are the development of big business, the effect of race and gender on markets, opportunities and incomes, and government policy.

    Course Applies to: American Studies
    Note: Not open to first semester students.
  
  • ECO 211 - Economics of Labor Unions

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    Examines the historical and current role of organized labor in the U.S. and its impact on employment, wages, prices, and trade. Additional topics include collective bargaining, labor market discrimination, and the globalization of production.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents.
    Course Applies to: American Studies
  
  • ECO 217 - Economic History of the 20th Century American Family

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    The course traces the socioeconomic progress of a variety of American families over the century. Changes in real income, employment conditions, labor force participation, education, residence, and family life are examined within the context of larger economic, political, and social events such as immigration, war, depression, the labor movement, civil rights, and women’s rights.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents.
    Course Applies to: American Studies
  
  • ECO 219 - History of World Economic Development

    Three Credits
    Alternate Years: Fall 2019, 2021

    The world has experienced an extraordinary but unevenly distributed increase in material living standards over the last 250 years. This course examines major developments, issues, and controversies related to long run economic development and change. Themes include the causes of technological leadership, the connection between technological change and business structure, and the spread of industry.

    Course Applies to: Asian Studies, Anthropology, Middle Eastern Studies, and Latin American & Caribbean Studies (with permission of the LACS Program director)
    Note: Considered a World History.
  
  • ECO 230 - Development Economics

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    Why are some countries rich and others poor? What can be done to improve living standards for the billion people living on less than $2 a day? Students will study major questions and theories of economic development, and controversies over appropriate policies and programs. Topics include poverty and inequality, education, health, foreign aid and others. Focus of the course is on empirical examination of these topics with emphasis on the latest evidence from developing countries.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s):   and   (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents) and one Statistical Reasoning Course (ECO 241 , BUS 206 , CHM 331 , CRM 311 , EDU 301 , MTH 145 , MTH 207 , MTH 225 MTH 396 PHY 321 , POL 210 , PSY 261  or SOC 311 ).
    Course Applies to: Asian Studies
  
  • ECO 241 - Economic Statistics

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    Descriptive statistics; probability; probability distributions; expected values; the binomial distribution; the normal distribution; sampling and sampling distributions; statistical inference - estimation and hypothesis testing; index numbers.

    General Education Attribute(s): Statistical Reasoning
  
  • ECO 242 - Econometrics (WID)

    Four Credits
    Spring Semester

    Is secondary smoke harmful? Learn econometrics to appropriately answer questions like this. The theory and application of multivariate regression analysis. We concentrate on problems of estimation and hypothesis testing of the direction and magnitude of possible causal relationships among variables. We use STATA econometrics software.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents) and completion of any statistical reasoning course.
    General Education Attribute(s): Writing-in-the-Disciplines
    Course Applies to: Data Analytics
  
  • ECO 244 - The Economics of Sports

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    The course analyzes the industry of sports, particularly professional and big-time college sports, using and developing tools of economic analysis, mainly microeconomics.  Topics include the salary structure of professional team sports and the effects of free agency; the factors affecting sports attendance; the value of sports programming to broadcasters and the effect of television revenue; issues in college sports like conference realignment, television contracts, and eligibility rules; the economic effects of professional sports franchises and stadia; and factors affecting competitive balance.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents) and completion of any Statistical Reasoning course.
    Course Applies to: American Studies, Sport Commerce and Culture
  
  • ECO 246 - Forensic Economics

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    Forensic Economics is the study of the contributions made by economists in providing expert opinions related to the measurement of economic damages in a vast array of legal dilemmas and circumstances. Such circumstances include the wrongful death associated with medical malpractice, discrimination and wrongful termination, catastrophic personal injuries, and others. This course provides students with an opportunity to “do economics” by incorporating active learning techniques associated with the functions of the forensic economist.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents), and completion of any Statistical Reasoning course. Familiarity with spreadsheet software (such as Excel) is also strongly recommended.
  
  • ECO 301 - Intermediate Microeconomics

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester (periodically in Spring)

    Theory of consumer behavior, the firm, product and factor markets, with emphasis on application of theory to real world problems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents.)
  
  • ECO 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Theory of income, employment, and output; economic fluctuations, inflation, interest rates, growth, and stabilization policy.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents.)
  
  • ECO 305 - Public Sector Economics

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    Theoretical and empirical microeconomic analysis of government policy with respect to the efficient allocation of resources and the equitable distribution of income. Learn how appropriately chosen government policy enhances (rather than hinders) efficiency and equity in our society.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents.)
    Course Applies to: American Studies. Public Policy
  
  • ECO 309 - Money and Banking

    Four Credits
    Fall Semester

    Analysis of the operation of financial markets and financial institutions focusing on financial intermediaries including commercial banks, investment banks and the central bank. Examines the structure and performance of the bond and stock markets, derivatives, and other financial instruments. Extensive use current market information prepares students with the real-world knowledge and experience necessary for careers in the financial world.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents.)
    Course Applies to: American Studies
  
  • ECO 311 - International Economics

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    This course covers the major themes of the theory of international trade. The gains from trade, tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, the theories of international trade such as the theory of absolute and comparative advantage and the Heckscher-Ohlin theory will be studied. The justifications for trade protection, its effects on the economy, historical and contemporary U.S. trade policy and the economics of regional trade agreements will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents.)
    Course Applies to: Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, and Latin American & Caribbean Studies (with permission of the LACS Program Director)
  
  • ECO 319 - Urban and Regional Economics

    Three Credits
    Not Offered 2019-2020

    Economic analysis of urban and regional dynamics, especially changing population and business location factors. Examines the problems of modern cities, e.g., housing, transportation, education, crime, and the cost of providing municipal services.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  or First-Year Seminar equivalent.
    Course Applies to: American Studies
  
  • ECO 321 - Economics of Healthcare

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Economic analysis of healthcare delivery markets, physician and nurse shortages, insurance industry distortions, models of hospital behavior, demand and supply considerations, impact of market failure.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  or First-Year Seminar equivalent.
  
  • ECO 323 - Labor Economics and Manpower Policy

    Three Credits
    Not Offered 2019-2020

    Economic analysis of labor markets, supply and demand considerations, labor force participation, wage determination models, discrimination theories, unemployment, manpower planning programs, and other public policies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents.)
    Course Applies to: American Studies
  
  • ECO 329 - Industrial Organization

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    Analysis of industries with varying degrees of monopoly power and influence: monopolies, cartels, oligopolies, monopolistic competition, and dominant firms.  Firm strategies and likely outcomes, under both collusive arrangements and competitive pressures.  Policy implications like antitrust and regulation. Effects of asymmetrically held information - how parties with information try to use it, those lacking information respond.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  (or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents), and one Statistical Reasoning course.
  
  • ECO 333 - Monetary Theory and Policy

    Three Credits
    Every Other Spring

    This course is an analysis of the interaction between financial markets’ operation and behavior with that of the Federal Reserve and other central banks globally.  Topics include the Fed’s role in combating recessions, unemployment, deflation and inflation. Particular emphasis is given to the economic effect of COVID-19 on business activity and the unprecedented rise in unemployment in the US and globally. Extensive use of Bloomberg in this class bridges the gap between theory and practice.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 303  
  
  • ECO 343 - International Finance

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    International Finance introduces students to the international financial system and the mechanisms through which exchange rates and government policy influence international investments and risk management, the global flow of financial capital, and domestic national income and employment. Particular emphasis is placed on forecasting exchange rates, hedging exchange-rate risk, and studying the causes and consequences of currency crises using quantitative models.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  and ECO 178  or their corresponding First-Year Seminar equivalents. 
    Course Applies to: Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies 
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  • ECO 351 - Futures, Options, and Other Derivative Products

    Three Credits
    Every Other Spring

    Total trade volume in the global derivatives market in 2020 was roughly eight times larger than global GDP, making derivatives the largest asset class by far. This course provides a descriptive introduction to a variety of derivatives products and their uses for speculation and hedging. Students will also learn to price different derivatives contracts and strategies through simulation using Excel.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 176  (or FYS equivalent), ECO 178 , and any Statistical Reasoning Course
  
  • ECO 420 - Fixed Income Analysis

    Three Credits
    Alternate Years: Spring 2020, 2022

    This course covers valuation and portfolio management techniques for fixed income securities. Major topics include: the term of structure or interest rates; the measurement and management of price volatility using duration and immunization; credit risk embedded options and option-adjusted spreads; mortgages and prepayments risk; and international bond portfolios.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): ECO 309  or BUS 327 .
  
  • ECO 421 - Capstone Seminar in Economic Research

    Three Credits
    Fall Semester

    Students gain experience in reading and doing economic research.  Students write a major research paper, provide each other and receive intermediate feedback, and present their research to the department.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Permission of Department Chair (given during advising in spring of Junior year) and ECO 301  ,ECO 303  and Economics Statistics requirement (ECO 241  or BUS 206  or MTH 225 , or MTH 396 ).
    Note: This course fulfills the Capstone requirement in Economics.
  
  • ECO 423 - Capstone Seminar in Economic Policy

    Three Credits
    Spring Semester

    The opinion pages and content of the popular press, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and The New Yorker, for example are studied to provide a model for students to choose events on a weekly basis to write their own op-ed pieces, clearly articulating an opinion incorporating economic theory and statistical reasoning to support those opinions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Permission of Department Chair (given during advising in spring of Junior year) and ECO 176 , ECO 178  or equivalent First-Year Seminar), ECO 301 , ECO 303  and Economics Statistics requirement (ECO 241  or BUS 206  or MTH 225 , or MTH 396 ).
    Note: This course fulfills the Capstone requirement in Economics.
  
  • ECO 449 - Economics Honors Thesis I

    Three Credits
    Offered As Needed

    Thesis-writing seniors in the economics Honor Program, consult with a faculty advisor and to begin research for a thesis. This requires a minimum of a well-developed topic, comprehensive review of the literature and evidence that sufficient data is available to conduct empirical work, as demonstrated in writing and through an oral presentation to the economics faculty, Consult “Departmental Honors Program” section for more detail.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Senior Standing, acceptance to the Economics Honors Program, consent of Department Chair.
  
  • ECO 450 - Economics Honors Thesis II

    Three Credits
    Offered As Needed

    Thesis-writing seniors in the Economics Honors Program are required to complete a thesis paper and will make an oral presentation to the economics faculty in accordance with Department’s timetable. Consult “Department Honors Program” section for more detail.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s):   or  , Senior Standing, acceptance to the Economics Honors Program, acceptance of proposal developed in ECO 421 or ECO 449, consent of Department Chair.
  
  • ECO 475 - Internship in Economic Research

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Students gain practical experience at a business, government or not-for profit organization (sponsor) under the supervision of both a faculty member and the sponsor. The field of study and sponsoring organization is specific to the student’s interest. In the past, students have worked in a wide variety of fields, including brokerage firms, state and local government agencies, private banks, consulting organizations and policy research institutes. The student’s main academic requirement is to successfully complete a detailed analytical paper applying economic theory and quantitative techniques to a topic relevant to their internship, as agreed on with the faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Minimum 3.0 GPA and permission of the Internship Coordinator and Department Chairperson. Must complete the “U.S. Internship Request for Approval” process found under the myPlans tab in myHill to register for this Internship.
    Note: An Intern will typically spend at least 8-10 hours/week for a minimum of 112 hours on site to earn 3 credits. 
  
  • ECO 490 - Directed Study - Economics

    One to Four Credits
    Offered as Needed

    Investigation in some field for which the student has special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of a faculty member willing to supervise the project and the Department Chair or Program Director; and submission of the online Directed Study Application and Contract to the Registrar’s Office.
    Note: Students must complete 45 hours work/semester per credit.
  
  • ECO 496 - Independent Research in Economics

    One to Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Students carry out an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member. The research may be part of an ongoing project being conducted by the faculty member, or the student may develop an original project with the faculty member’s guidance.  May be taken more than once for Stonehill credit, but only once for Economics major credit.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of a faculty member willing to supervise the research and the Department Chair or Program Director; and submission of the online Independent Research Application and Contract to the Registrar’s Office.
    Note: Students must complete 45 hours work/semester per credit.

Education

  
  • EDU 102 - Foundations of Education

    Three Credits
    Fall and Spring Semesters

    Introduces students to the field of education. Built both on abstract and concrete experiences: two-thirds of course time is devoted to historic, social, and philosophical foundations of education. Current issues and information concerning teacher certification are included in the course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Open to Education majors and minors only.  Optional field placement available.
    General Education Attribute(s): Social Scientific Inquiry
    Note: Pre-practicum recommended.
 

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