Course Listing

Course Listing Explanations  

Chemistry

A study of chemistry allows individuals to obtain a sound background in preparation for advanced study, meet qualifications of professional chemists, acquaint themselves with the chemical aspects of the environment and civilization, deepen knowledge in chemistry as a scientific discipline, and prepare for professional careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology, engineering and other fields.

Before enrolling in a course which has a prerequisite course listed, the student must have earned a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite course. For courses having a corresponding laboratory, both the lecture and the laboratory courses must be taken concurrently unless one of the courses has already been successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Communication

Newman University offers a curriculum that focuses on key areas of study within communication including journalism, mass media, and interpersonal, organizational and public communication.

The communication major is designed to prepare students for a variety of entry level positions in writing, publicity, sales, public relations, journalism and corporate communication. The major also prepares students for graduate study in communication areas and is an excellent major for the pre-law candidate.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice is the scientific discipline which seeks to understand and explain the basic processes and structures related to the criminal justice system. The discipline combines both theoretical and applied perspectives to help students both understand and use their knowledge. Knowledge of the criminal justice system provides excellent preparation for professional careers in criminal justice and related fields or for further studies at the graduate level.