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BON 102 - Introduction to Bosnian and Croatian Language and Culture II
Credit(s): 3
Intermediate study of the language and culture of Bosnia and Croatia. Development and reinforcement of skills in listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Offered as needed.
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BON 202 - Bosnian American Studies
Credit(s): 3
Study of Bosnian-American culture, including the Bosnian War, genocide, and migration. Students will improve their critical reading, writing and thinking skills as they study the complexity of the question: what does it mean to be Bosnian and/or Bosnian American? Students will participate in individual and group learning to study the cultures, histories and contemporary issues of particular interest to this and related questions. Key to this study will be interacting with the local and global Bosnian community, including but not limited to directly contributing to the Bosnian Memory project.
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SPN 101 - Introduction to Spanish I
Credit(s): 3
Development of listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Introduces the student to Hispanic culture. Fluency in basic Spanish structures is the goal. Offered as needed.
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SPN 102 - Introduction to Spanish II
Credit(s): 3
Second semester of introductory year. Development and reinforcement of basic Spanish structures. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 101 or instructor’s approval.
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SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
Credit(s): 3
Strengthening and reinforcement of listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Introduces students to more complex structures and situations and encourages oral expression of opinions and ideas. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 101 ; SPN 102 or equivalent and instructor’s approval.
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SPN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
Credit(s): 3
Continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 201 .
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SPN 303 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition
Credit(s): 3
Develops conversational skills through guided practice, strengthening vocabulary and reinforcing grammar structures. Practice in writing through varied assignments aimed at practical usage and experience. Offered by arrangement.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 .
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SPN 314 - Spanish for Commerce
Credit(s): 3
Students are given an introduction to the commercial world from the perspective of the Spanish speaker. Heavy emphasis on vocabulary building. Offered by arrangement.
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate level competency.
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SPN 324 - Spanish Civilization
Credit(s): 3
A survey of major events and trends in Spanish speaking world. Presents a picture of the social, political and cultural forces which shaped it. Offered by arrangement.
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate level competency.
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Geography |
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GGY 100 - Introduction to Geography
Credit(s): 3
Study of the distribution, variation, and interrelationship of the natural and cultural features of the earth’s surface; survey of the physical and cultural features characteristic of the various continents. FA
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GGY 205 - Cultural Geography
Credit(s): 3
A meaningful way of looking at earth, not a mere inventory of its contents. Emphasis on socio-cultural diversity. SP
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GGY 293 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-3
Course offered to supplement regular course listings. Consult semester course offerings.
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GGY 494 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-3
Course offered to supplement regular course listings. Consult semester course offerings.
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Global Studies |
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GS 201 - Globalization and Its Challenges
Credit(s): 3
A global look at the development of neo-liberalism (modernization) since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the shrinking of the welfare state in the West. With sufficient demand.
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GS 451 - Internship in Global Studies
Credit(s): 3
A supervised on or off-campus internship that provides the student an opportunity to work with an organization or individuals engaged in work that is humanitarian/cultural/educational, and that has an international scope. The course will involve maintaining a journal, and a comprehensive essay based on the internship experience. Students must have junior or senior status, and permission of the instructor. Internships are cooperatively administered by an on-site supervisor and faculty member. FA, SP
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GS 496 - Capstone in Global Studies
Credit(s): 3
Advanced study in an advanced area of global studies applied to the Senior Research Project. Students pursue in-depth research, applying research skills of analysis and synthesis to a topic of contemporary relevance. Final outcome is a work of scholarship reflecting research skills and knowledge of contemporary global studies. FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Senior global studies majors.
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Government |
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GOV 101 - U.S. and Missouri Constitutions
Credit(s): 1
This brief course will study the text of both the U.S. and Missouri Constitutions and discuss their relevance in today’s environment. FA, SP
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GOV 102 - Introduction to Law
Credit(s): 3
A look at the European background of our law and the evolution and application of law throughout American history. Alternate odd years FA
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GOV 103 - Mock Trial Procedure & Practice
Credit(s): 2
This course provides the student with an overview of trial procedure and practice in preparation for the Mock Trial team competition. The student will learn about and practice opening statements, direct and cross examination of both factual and expert witnesses, making objections, introduction of documentary and demonstrative evidence, and closing arguments. May be repeated for credit. FA.
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GOV 104 - Mock Trial Team Competition
Credit(s): 1
In this course students will prepare and participate as a team in an invitational regional Mock Trial tournament based upon a case prepared by the American Mock Trial Association. Students will participate as both lawyers and witnesses. May be repeated for credit. SP
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GOV 230 - American National Government
Credit(s): 3
Historical background, organization, and functions of the American National Government; study of the operation of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in today’s environment and a study of the current political process in the United States. SP
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GOV 293 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-3
Course offered to supplement regular course listings. Consult semester course offerings.
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GOV 331 - American Constitutional Development
Credit(s): 3
Establishment of the American Constitution and its development from the colonial period to the present. Emphasis is given to the role of the United States Supreme Court. Alternate even years. SP
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GOV 490 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status and permission of instructor.
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GOV 494 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-3
Course offered to supplement regular course listings. Consult semester course offerings.
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Healthcare Management |
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HCM 300 - Foundations of Healthcare Management
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an overview of management practices in the healthcare organizations. A review of classical management functions - planning, organizing, directing and controlling as they relate to the healthcare environment. Students will learn the skills necessary to be effective leaders in a variety of healthcare organizations. Topics include organizational culture, diversity, healthcare leadership and fundamentals of management. Offered on as as-needed basis.
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HCM 310 - Ethics in Healthcare
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide a foundation of ethical theory, which students will apply to decision making in a healthcare environment. Students will discuss contemporary moral issues in a healthcare context and learn to analyze problems using classical ethics theories. Offered on as as-needed basis.
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HCM 320 - Human Resource Management in Healthcare
Credit(s): 3
This is a study of the role of strategic human resources business partner within a healthcare organization. Functions such as: recruitment, interviewing, job descriptions and requirements, union-management relations, wage and salary administration, management development and motivation are examined. This course will also explore the interpersonal relationships and team dynamics that aid the HR professional in influencing decision making with both health services and clinical management within healthcare organizations. Offered on as as-needed basis.
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HCM 330 - Public Health Administration
Credit(s): 3
This course explores the role health care organizations play in community health. Students study the principles of public health through the lens of government, business, and community. Topics include community benefit and outreach, environmental health, communicable disease, and mental health. Offered on as as-needed basis.
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HCM 350 - Legal Issues in Healthcare
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an overview of the legal issues facing current healthcare organizations. This course examines the law as it relates to relationships between doctors, hospitals, and staff, patients, and healthcare providers. Skills developed include the ability to apply ethical decision making principles, mitigate risk, incorporate employment law procedures, and manage communication. Offered on as as-needed basis.
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HCM 400 - Healthcare Operations and Quality Control
Credit(s): 3
Upon completion of this course, students will understand the functions and impact of day-to-day operations of hospitals, medical facilities, and clinics. The course will examine issues of efficiency and quality control. Topics include: healthcare facility management, quality control, goal setting, and evaluation, medical reporting, and organizational accountability. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 300 ; MTH 115 .
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HCM 425 - Management of Health Information Systems
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an overview of information technology from a healthcare perspective. Topics include: current issues, health information management applications, security, and the ethical impact of information systems. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 110 .
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HCM 435 - Project Management in Healthcare Organizations
Credit(s): 3
This course examines techniques necessary to successfully develop, oversee and complete projects in a healthcare environment. Skills needed to plan, estimate, organize, budget, schedule, track, and control projects are developed. Provides a comprehensive foundation to project management with a focus on healthcare organizations. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 300 .
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HCM 460 - Strategic Management in Healthcare
Credit(s): 3
This capstone course requires students to integrate the knowledge and skills gained from previous coursework and apply it to the final assessment. Students will examine the strategic management process as it applies to the management of healthcare organizations. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Status.
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Health Education & Promotion |
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HEP 119 - Essential Concepts for Health and Fitness
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to health issues related to physical, psychological, and social well-being. The course allows students to learn and practice critical thinking skills important in the management of health and fitness. Online FA, Online SP, Online SU
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HEP 210 - Career Foundations of Health Education & Promotion
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the history, philosophies, and theoretical foundations of health education and promotion. Professional aspects are also covered including CHES certification and responsibilities, health education career settings, professional organizations, agencies, literature, and journals. SP
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HEP 223 - Interviewing, Education, and Counseling
Credit(s): 3
Client and customer service skills and human resource management will be applied to a wide spectrum of related job functions. Students will perform interview, education, and counseling skills across the scope of practice. Students will develop and critique educational materials for a variety of audiences. Additionally students will examine factors that enhance or compromise health education efforts. SP
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HEP 310 - Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a deeper understanding of the frameworks and skills required for organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health interventions in various settings. Topics include planning models, needs assessment, managing fiscal resources, facilitating community partnerships, formative and summative evaluation, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting results. FA
Prerequisite(s): HEP 210 ; HEP 223 /NTR 223 or SWK 231 .
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HEP 410 - Community Health
Credit(s): 4
Addresses the role of community health professional in preventing disease and improving the health and wellness of individuals and groups. Includes a study of assessment and surveillance methodologies, the use of behavior change theories, policy and legislation, and overview of health related programs available in the community and the design, implementation, and evaluation of community based interventions. The impact of factors related to history, culture, socioeconomics, and the environment are included. SP
Prerequisite(s): HEP 223 /NTR 223 and EDU 313 .
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HEP 450 - Epidemiology for Health Educators
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an introduction to the epidemiological concepts of communicable and non-communicable diseases and prepares students to read, comprehend, and report epidemiological research. Emphasis is placed on disease prevention and the role of the health educator in reducing risk factors and improving health. FA
Prerequisite(s): PSY 330 .
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History |
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HST 103 - Introduction to Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 17th Century
Credit(s): 3
Covers prehistory, ancient history (Greece, Rome, Christianity, the Germanic Invasions), medieval history, early modern history (Renaissance and Reformation), and early 17th Century. Considers political, social, economic, cultural, religious and intellectual development of Europe and the West from prehistory to the seventeenth century. FA
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HST 104 - Introduction to Western Civilization II: 17th Century to the Present
Credit(s): 3
Covers 17th century absolutism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and Napoleon, the 19th century (liberalism, socialism, nationalism, imperialism), WW I, democracies between the wars, the dictatorships, WW II, and the period since WW II (Cold War, Decolonization). Considers political, social, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual development of modern Europe and the West since 1648. SP
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HST 105 - United States to 1865
Credit(s): 3
Promotes a better understanding of the multiple origins and development of the United States from the precolonial period through the end of the Civil War, including attention to French, Spanish, and British colonization; the American Revolution; development of the Constitution; the Northwest Ordinances and Louisiana Purchase; slavery and debates over expansion; Indian removal; Jacksonian democracy; the Mexican-American War; and the Civil War. Develops skills of historical thinking through interpretation and analysis of primary and secondary sources. FA
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HST 106 - United States History Since 1865
Credit(s): 3
Traces U.S. history from the Reconstruction period to the present day, exploring questions and issues related to government, technology and transportation, women’s roles and rights, race and Civil Rights, immigration, the growth of the consumer economy and mass media, work and labor issues, and war and foreign affairs. Promotes a better understanding of the United States and how it has developed through study of the American past. Covers Reconstruction after the Civil War, Big Business and Reform, the Progressive Era, WW I, the Roaring Twenties, the Depression, WW II, the U.S. since WW II. SP
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HST 107 - Introduction to African-American Studies
Credit(s): 3
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social, cultural, political, economic, artistic, and intellectual developments in African-American life and thought throughout American history, including theories on race and racial formation. FA
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HST 293 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 3
Topics could include Holocaust; World after the Cold War; Contemporary America. On demand.
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HST 294-299 - Co-operative Education
Credit(s): 1-6
Supervised off-campus work experience cooperatively administered by an employer, faculty advisor, and director of cooperative education. Credits are determined by amount of working hours in an approved job. Full-time (six credits) co-op positions should be taken on alternating semesters, excluding summer terms. These courses are graded solely on a pass/no pass basis. No more than eighteen hours may be taken.
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HST 303 - Survey of Asian History
Credit(s): 3
Provides an introduction to Asian history. Establishes a broad foundation for understanding the culture and history of such countries as India, China, and Japan. Alternate odd years. SP
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HST 305 - History of Latin America
Credit(s): 3
History of Latin America, including the Pre-Colombian Era, Colonial Period, Wars of Independence, Imperialism, and Twentieth Century. Survey of Latin America as a whole as well as important developments shaping major countries. On demand
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HST 307 - History of the Middle East
Credit(s): 3
Traces the history of political, economic, religious, and cultural development of the Middle East, emphasizing developments and trends of contemporary importance. Alternate even years. FA
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HST 309 - History of Sub-Sahara Africa
Credit(s): 3
An historic overview of the development of Sub-Sahara Africa with an emphasis on political, economic, and cultural trends of the area. On demand
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HST 310 - African-American History
Credit(s): 3
Provides an introduction to African-American history. Establishes a broad foundation for understanding the influence on America of the African-American community from pre-slavery to contemporary times. Topics include Pre-slavery, Colonialism, The Civil War, Jim Crow Laws, Reconstruction, The Harlem Renaissance, The Civil Rights Movement, and Contemporary Issues. Alternate odd years. SP
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HST 314 - Holocaust: Memory, History and Identity
Credit(s): 3
Holocaust in Memory, History and Identity, studies the Holocaust In the context of that ‘most terrible century’, the twentieth-century. It seeks to explain why and how genocide became the common vocabulary of the twentieth-century, how memory, myth and myopia transformed the lived experiences of human beings into the lexicon of death, and how suffering and pain were transformed into abstract representation and outright denial. Offered alternate odd years. FA
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HST 331 - American Constitutional Development
Credit(s): 3
(see GOV 331 ) Alternate even years. SP
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HST 340 - American Social History
Credit(s): 3
A study of the history of everyday people in the United States, from the colonial period to the present, with an emphasis on the lives of women and families and on people of color. Topics include food, marriage, family, work, housing, social movements, and emotion. Promotes skills of historical interpretation and historiography through interpretation of primary and secondary sources. FA
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HST 350 - A History of Russia and the Soviet Union from 1815 until the Present
Credit(s): 3
Traces the political, economic, social, and cultural changes in Russia since 1815. On demand
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HST 366 - Trends That Shaped the Modern World
Credit(s): 3
Study of the major political, economic, intellectual, and social developments which characterize the period from the fall of Napoleon I to the beginning of World War I; focus on “isms:” nationalism, liberalism, industrialism, socialism, and imperialism. Applications in the twentieth century. SP
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HST 367 - Twentieth Century Europe: World War I through World War II
Credit(s): 3
Stress on the impact of World War I, the rise of totalitarianism (Fascism, Nazism, Communism), democracy on trial, international tensions of the 1930’s, the road to World War II. On demand.
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HST 368 - Twentieth Century Europe since World War II
Credit(s): 3
Stress on the development and cause of the Cold War, the role of the U.S. in European affairs, chief post-war trends in the major European countries; attempts to integrate Europe. On demand
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HST 440 - History of Women and Families in the United States Society
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the role women have played as individuals and as family members throughout the history of the United States. Investigates distinct cultural beliefs concerning the role of women and mothers, family relationships, the past and future of women. Cross-cultural and multicultural aspects are key aspects of this course. Reading and discussion are integral to the course.
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HST 490 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 2-3
Independent study with an instructor of history, including such work as selected readings and AV selections, discussion, papers.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status and permission of instructor.
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HST 494 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-3
Topics could include the Cold War; Contemporary America, Terrorism.
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HST 496 - History Capstone
Credit(s): 3
Advanced study in a specific area of historical studies applied to the Senior Research Project. Students pursue in-depth research, applying research skills of analysis and synthesis, to a topic of contemporary relevance. Final outcome is a work of scholarship reflecting research skills and knowledge of contemporary historiography. On demand.
Prerequisite(s): Senior history majors.
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Human Resource Management |
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HRM 310 - Human Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
A comprehensive overview of human resource management functions within an organization. Topics include personnel functions of recruitment and selection, interviewing, workforce planning, wage and salary administration, talent management, and interpersonal relationship of employees in the organizational setting. FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): MGT 210 .
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HRM 320 - Employment Law for Managers
Credit(s): 3
The focus of this course is on managing effectively with an understanding of the potential legal ramifications of employment decisions. Topics include discrimination, the right to privacy, evaluation, and regulation of job performance, negotiation, OSHA, ERISA, and labor law. Offered on as as-needed basis.
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HRM 330 - Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
Credit(s): 3
The primary focus of this course is on theory and application of interpersonal relations and dynamics within an organization. This course will examine how individuals’ and teams’ behaviors and processes impact an organization. Topics will include a broad understanding of interpersonal relations and teams’ behaviors and processes, effective communication, group cohesiveness, cultural influences, attribution theory, attitudes, prejudice, persuasion, and factors that influence team function and effectiveness. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 310; PSY 100 or SOC 100 .
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HRM 340 - Compensation and Benefits
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on the use of pay systems and benefit plans to help organizations achieve strategic goals. In this course, students will learn about job design, job evaluation, compensation design, and benefit design and administration, and use these techniques to make effective organizational decisions. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 115 ; HRM 310 ; FIN 310 .
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HRM 350 - Training and Development
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with a practical application of training and development of employees within an organizational setting. The primary focus is on a systemic approach to training; specifically needs assessment, learning objectives, instructional design, learning environment, and training transfer and evaluation as well as training interventions. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 320 ; HRM 310 ; HRM 330 (may be taken concurrently).
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HRM 410 - Advanced Human Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
This course analyzes employee and labor relations, crisis management, and risk management. This includes the exploration of the process of unionization, labor costing, contract administration, collective bargaining and demand in labor markets, impact of unemployment, wage determination, and public policy decisions. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): HRM 310 ; HRM 320 .
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HRM 420 - Strategic Human Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the role of human resource management in strategic planning and operation of organizations, compensation and labor management, and performance appraisals systems. Additionally, focuses on ability of human resource managers to contribute to the organizations strategic plan. This includes interpreting information from internal and external sources, aligning the human resource management plan with the strategic plan, and consideration for stakeholder impact, organizational mission, and budget management. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): HRM 340 ; HRM 350 ; HRM 410 .
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HRM 430 - Organizational Development and Change
Credit(s): 3
This course will focus on the theory and methods of organizational development and change. Topics will include an examination of interpersonal, team, and organizational interventions. Emphasis will be on the study and application of the planned change model to improve an organization’s performance while also improving the interests and needs of all organizational members. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): HRM 350 .
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HRM 460 - Human Resource Management Capstone
Credit(s): 3
Culminating experience requiring student to utilize theories and concepts; such as, compensation and benefits, training and development, and strategic planning in Human Resource Management. Offered on as as-needed basis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Status; HRM 420 ; HRM 430 .
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HUS 100 - History and Politics of Human Services
Credit(s): 3
Surveys the historical development and political dynamics of human service agencies. Students analyze effectiveness of human service organizations at meeting people’s needs. FA
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HUS 221 - Social Issues and Social Welfare Policy
Credit(s): 3
An analysis of the interactions between social welfare policy, social service agencies, and contemporary social issues. SP
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HUS 230 - Interviewing and Counseling
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to basic counseling techniques with emphasis on problem solving, solution-oriented methods, and psychosocial assessment. FA
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HUS 250 - Human Service: Theory and Practice
Credit(s): 6
Field placement (140 credits) in a human service agency with a focus on service and an analysis of the agency. In the seminar, students will discuss goals and objectives of their practicum experience with emphasis on the interactions between the agency, provider, and client. FA
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HUS 315 - Advocacy and Case Management
Credit(s): 3
Skill development in the area of advocacy and case management. The bio-psychosocial approach will be utilized for problem identification, assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and case monitoring. Attention will also be given to crisis intervention and problem-solving counseling with high-risk populations. SP
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HUS 390 - Human Service Administration
Credit(s): 3
Presents principles and practice of human service management. Areas of emphasis include environments of human services agencies, planning and program design, organization design, managing human resources, supervisory relationship, finances, and program goals. FA
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HUS 410 - Community Assessment and Resources
Credit(s): 3
Focuses on the human services professional as a facilitator of community resources. Course includes discussion and skill development in the areas of community assessment, resource collaboration and referral, program planning, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. SP
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HUS 490 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status and permission of instructor.
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HUS 494 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 3
Course offered to supplement regular course offerings. Consult semester course offerings.
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Intensive English Credit for the following courses does not count toward the 120 credit hour graduation requirement.
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ESL 061 - Beginning Reading for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 3
This course provides practice in using various reading strategies to improve reading proficiency in English. Students will develop their ability to read descriptive, narrative and non-fictional materials more fluently. Students will use scanning and skimming skills, expand vocabulary, identify main ideas, and comprehend specific facts and inferences.
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ESL 062 - Beginning Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 3
This course prepares students to produce sentence and paragraph structures. They will be able to produce a composition with a short introduction, five or more sentence body and a short conclusion.
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ESL 063 - Beginning Listening for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 4 [3 hour class + 1 hour listening lab]
This course will familiarize the learner with some of the major rhetorical patterns of formal spoken English and will develop the basic skills necessary to understand spoken English at a normal pace.
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ESL 064 - Beginning Speaking for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 3
Students develop classroom communication skills and conversation skills. They will understand how to deliver a two-minute speech on self or country with a manuscript.
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ESL 065 - Beginning Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 2
This course will review basic English grammar while providing opportunities for oral and written reinforcement. Focus will be on the simple and progressive forms of the present, past, and future tenses and modal auxiliaries.
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ESL 071 - Intermediate Reading for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 3
Students will improve and expand their reading skills, increase their vocabulary, speed and comprehension. Students will develop their ability to read materials of intermediate difficulty and complexity and develop vocabulary necessary to study independently at an academic level. Students will understand the use of transitional words as organizational discourse markers, learn to paraphrase, develop critical thinking skills, increase comprehension and reading speed, and compare and contrast cultural values.
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ESL 072 - Intermediate Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 3
This course will prepare students to produce a three-paragraph composition. They will learn to generate details about a topic, become familiar with the various methods of development and will develop editing skills through multiple drafts. Students will organize ideas around a thesis statement, practice writing clear topic sentences, and gather support for topic sentences through personal experience, observation, and research.
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ESL 073 - Intermediate Listening for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 4 [3 hours class + 1 hour listening lab]
Focus will be on understanding major rhetorical patterns (chronological, process, definition, classification, comparison/contrast) used in lectures across the curriculum. They will develop listening skills to understand academic lectures. Students will take notes with some accuracy on lectures delivered at a moderate pace.
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ESL 074 - Intermediate Speaking for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 3
Focus will be on organizing and delivering speeches to introduce, demonstrate, and inform. The student will use an outline form to deliver speeches three minutes in length and use language which is comprehensive with moderate effort by a native speaker.
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ESL 075 - Intermediate Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 2
This course will review simple and complex English sentence structure. The focus will be on understanding and using gerunds and infinitives, using coordinating conjunctions to connect ideas, becoming familiar with passive verbs, and using adjective, noun, and adverb clauses. Students will increase their understanding and accurate use of perfect and perfect progressive verb tenses and modal auxiliaries.
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ESL 081 - Advanced Reading for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 3
This course will enable students to read authentic texts and to function independently in an academic setting. Students will increase active and passive vocabulary, recognize patterns of organization in reading materials and be able to infer answers.
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ESL 082 - Advanced Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to write a multi-source research paper. Students will learn to avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing or summarizing, understand the writing process and self-edit work for organization, coherence, development, and mechanics.
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ESL 083 - Advanced Listening for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 4 [3 hour class + 1 hour listening lab]
This course will prepare the student to understand academic lectures and to take notes. They will take accurate notes from lectures spoken at normal-native delivery.
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ESL 084 - Advanced Speaking for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 3
Students will learn to communicate effectively in formal academic speaking situations. They will deliver five-minute speeches (inform, persuade) from an outline, participate in group discussions and debates, and use spoken language that is comprehensible with little effort by a native speaker.
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ESL 085 - Advanced Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English
Credit(s): 2
This course will promote the understanding of key grammatical structures while providing opportunities for oral and written reinforcement. Students will gain competence in using the passive, stative passive, gerunds and infinitives, and conditional clauses. They will use coordinating conjunctions with ease and understand parallel structure.
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ESL 091 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-3
This course will include TOEFL preparation, learning additional skills in English-language conversation, understanding U.S. slang phrases and colloquial speech, social and historical aspects of the United States, and current events.
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INT 102 - Introduction to Collegiate Learning
Credit(s): 1
This course is designed to aid new students in being successful learners at the collegiate level. The course content is focused on learning essential skills, identifying available support, and continuous self-reflection.
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INT 103 - Pathway to Achieving Student Success (PASS)
Credit(s): 1
This course is intended to develop and improve skills that are necessary for academic success, identify and use appropriate support resources, and engage in meaningful self-reflection. Instruction will utilize both curricular and co-curricular approaches in the classroom.
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INT 104 - Strategies for Self-Directed Learning
Credit(s): 1
This independent study course is designed to provide students an opportunity to engage in deeper learning about what it means to be a successful collegiate learner. The course is focused on integrating academic skills, self-reflection, and use of appropriate support resources to help students achieve academic success.
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