100 Introduction to Social Work
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIG
Coordinating Department: Social Work
An introduction to the profession of social work emphasizing
its focus, methods, knowledge, values, ethics, populations,
and settings.
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103 Introduction to Music Therapy
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVE
Special course fee required.
Coordinating Department: Allied Health Professions
Role of the music therapist, knowledge and competencies
needed, therapeutic function of music, scope and areas of
application, general techniques used, professional aspects,
job opportunities, and institutions utilizing music therapy.
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201 Overview of the U.S. Health Care System: A Policy
Perspective
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIG
Coordinating Department: Allied Health Professions
A multidisciplinary course addressing issues that affect
policy and delivery systems in health care. The course seeks
to orient the student to the spectrum of issues and the
dynamics of the U.S. health care system.
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224 Writing to Explore Nursing
3 crs.
P: ENGL 110 or equivalent
GE-IA
Coordinating Department: Nursing Systems
Application of effective writing principles to explore
nursing content. Focus includes summarizing and critiquing
professional literature, paper organization, and grammar
improvement. APA format. Team taught by English and nursing
faculty.
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260 Techniques of the Singing/Speaking Voice
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVE; W
Coordinating Department: Music & Theatre Arts
Study of voice techniques and vocal health for the singing
and speaking voice.
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301 Exploring Mind/Body Connections
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: PSYC 100 or permission of instructors
GE-IIIG; W
Coordinating Department: Psychology
Examines interactions among biological, psychological,
educational, life-style, social, and cultural factors
associated with health. Emphasis on stress responses that
impact etiology and course of health problems, illness
prevention and treatment approaches, research-supported
health strategies.
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302 Race and Racism in the USA
3 crs.
GE-IIIG; CD3
Minimum junior standing
Coordinating Department: English
Weaves together cross-disciplinary knowledge by combining
the views and methods of humanities and social sciences to
analyze selected institutional principles that shape the
constructions of race and racism in America.
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310 The Science of Science Fiction
3 crs (3-0). Su.
GE-IIF
Minimum sophomore standing
Coordinating Department: Physics
Study of science and its popular conceptions and
misconceptions, as seen in science fiction literature and
film. Emphasis on physics with connections to biology,
chemistry, computer science, other sciences, and the
humanities.
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325 World Health and Politics
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IIIG
Minimum junior standing
Coordinating Department: Family Health Nursing
Links health care issues and quality of life issues to
political structures, perspectives, and obstacles at global
level. Focuses on political refugees and problems within
developing states. Utilizes case studies and group
activities.
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348 Race, Gender, and Learning
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIG; CD2
See also WMNS348
Credit may not be earned in both IDIS 348 and WMNS 348
Minimum junior standing
Coordinating Department: Curriculum & Instruction
American ethnic minorities and women are the focus groups
for this course which uses film, electronic text,
literature, autobiography, expository, and other texts to
analyze the impacts of power, culture, and politics on
learning.
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380 McNair Fall Seminar for Juniors
2 crs (2-0). F.
Not for GE
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Coordinating Department: Academic and Career Services
Restricted to student in the McNair Scholar Program
Department permission required
Seminar provides an orientation to McNair Program goals and
activities, and enhances students' ability to undertake
undergraduate research. Course provides an interdisciplinary
perspective on the research process for students who desire
to become college professors/researchers.
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381 McNair Spring Seminar for Juniors
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: IDIS 380
Not for GE
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Department permission required
Refine the scope and design of their research projects,
learn about the development of academic disciplines across
the twentieth century, attend research presentations, begin
the process of selecting and evaluating prospective graduate
institutions and mentors.
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410 Fine Arts Administration Seminar
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: Twelve credits of adviser-approved electives in Fine
Arts Administration certificate program.
Minimum grade of C+ required in all adviser-approved
electives.
Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Coordinating Department: Music and Theatre Arts
Limited to students enrolled in the Fine Arts Administration
certificate program or by permission of the instructors.
Instructor approval required
An overview of the field of arts administration offering a
practical approach examining literature, resources,
programs, organizations, and individuals. The course
provides a capstone experience, bringing together elements
of program management learned in related courses.
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480 McNair Fall Seminar for Seniors
2 crs (2-0). F.
P: IDIS 381
Not for GE
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Coordinating Department: Academic and Career Services
Restricted to McNair Scholars
Department permission required
Scholars prepare and formally present their research
findings to academic audiences as journal articles,
conference presentations, and posters. They prepare for and
take the GRE, and refine and submit application materials to
graduate school.
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481 McNair Spring Seminar for Seniors
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
P: IDIS 480
Not for GE
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Coordinating Department: Academic and Career Services
Restricted to McNair Scholars. Field trip(s).
Department permission required
Seminar focuses on how universities operate and what factors
drive academics' careers-tenure and academic freedom,
professional ethics, diversity, faculty governance and
collegiality, funding agencies/foundations and academic
publishing. Also covers graduate school progress/finances.
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