2023-2024
University Catalog
TABLE OF CONTENTS
University Catalog ....................................................................................... 4
Cover Page ........................................................................................... 5
Accreditation Statements ................................................................... 5
Membership Statements ..................................................................... 5
General Information ............................................................................. 6
Administrative Structure ..................................................................... 8
Traditions at Johnson C. University ................................................... 9
Campus Location ............................................................................... 10
Admissions ........................................................................................ 11
Finances ............................................................................................. 14
Student Financial Aid ........................................................................ 14
Academic Regulations ...................................................................... 17
Academic Standards and Sanctions Policy ..................................... 20
Academic Programs .......................................................................... 28
Academic Colleges ............................................................................ 43
College of Liberal Arts ................................................................ 43
Arts and Humanities ............................................................ 44
African-American and African Studies Minor .............. 45
Arabic Minor .................................................................. 45
Chinese Minor ............................................................... 45
Dance Major .................................................................. 45
Dance Minor .................................................................. 46
English Major ................................................................ 46
English Minor ................................................................ 47
French and Francophone Studies Minor ..................... 48
French Minor ................................................................. 48
Music Major - Performance Concentration ................. 48
Music Minor .................................................................. 49
Philosophy Minor .......................................................... 49
Religion Minor ............................................................... 49
Spanish Major ............................................................... 49
Spanish Minor ............................................................... 50
Rhetoric and Communication Studies ................................ 50
Animation Minor ........................................................... 51
Communication Arts Major .......................................... 51
Communication Arts Minor .......................................... 52
Fine Arts Minor - Emphasis in Graphic Design ............ 52
Photography Minor ....................................................... 52
Sound Art Minor ........................................................... 52
Theatre Minor ................................................................ 52
Visual and Performing Arts Major ............................... 52
Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies ................... 55
Criminology Major ........................................................ 56
Criminology Minor ........................................................ 56
Cultural Studies ............................................................ 56
Cyber-Intelligence and Technology Minor ................... 57
Ethics Minor .................................................................. 57
Global Studies Minor .................................................... 58
History Major ................................................................ 58
History Minor ................................................................ 59
Interdisciplinary Studies Major .................................... 59
Political Science Major ................................................. 59
Political Science Minor ................................................. 59
Pre-Law Minor ............................................................... 60
Sociology Minor ............................................................ 60
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) ......................................................................................... 60
Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics ............ 61
Bioinformatics Minor .................................................... 61
Computer Engineering (CE) Major ............................... 62
Computer Engineering Minor ....................................... 62
Computer Science and Engineering ............................. 63
Computer Science Minor .............................................. 71
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) Major
........................................................................................ 71
Cyber Security Minor .................................................... 72
Data Science Minor ...................................................... 72
Information Systems Engineering (ISE) Major ............ 72
Mathematics Major ...................................................... 73
Mathematics Minor ...................................................... 74
Mathematics with Pre-Math Finance Concentration
Major ............................................................................. 74
Natural and Behavioral Sciences ........................................ 74
Bioinformatics Minor .................................................... 75
Biology and Chemistry Double Major .......................... 76
Biology Major ................................................................ 77
Biology Minor ................................................................ 78
Chemistry Major ........................................................... 78
Chemistry Minor ........................................................... 79
Psychology Major ......................................................... 79
Sustainability Minor ...................................................... 79
Natural Science and Mathematics ..................................... 80
University College ....................................................................... 86
Biddle Institute ..................................................................... 86
First-Year Experience ........................................................... 87
Foundations Liberal Studies ............................................... 88
College of Business and Professional Studies ......................... 88
Business and Public Leadership ......................................... 89
Business Administration Major .................................... 91
Economics Major .......................................................... 93
Public Leadership Studies Minor ................................. 94
Entrepreneurial Studies Minor ............................................ 94
Health and Human Performance ........................................ 94
ESport and Gaming Management Minor ................... 101
Exercise and Sport Science Minor ............................. 101
Fitness and Wellness Management Minor ................ 101
Health Communication Minor .................................... 101
Physical Education Minor .......................................... 102
Public Health Major .................................................... 102
Public Health Minor .................................................... 102
School Health Minor ................................................... 103
Sport Management Major .......................................... 103
Sport Management Minor .......................................... 103
Sports Coaching Minor .............................................. 104
Sports Medicine Minor ............................................... 104
School of Social Work ....................................................... 104
Social Work ................................................................. 105
Advanced Standing Social Work Program .......... 113
MSW Part-Time Program ..................................... 113
Social Work Major ............................................... 114
Two-Year Master in Social Work Program .......... 116
Course Descriptions ........................................................................ 116
Accounting (ACC) ..................................................................... 117
African American Studies (AAS) .............................................. 118
Arabic (ARA) ............................................................................. 118
Biology (BIO) ............................................................................. 119
Business Administration (BUS) ............................................... 122
Chemistry (CHE) ....................................................................... 123
Chinese (CHI) ............................................................................ 125
Communication Arts (COM) ..................................................... 126
Computer Engineering (CSE) ................................................... 129
Computer Science (CSC) .......................................................... 131
Criminology (CRM) ................................................................... 134
Cultural Studies (CST) .............................................................. 135
Data Science ............................................................................. 137
Economics (ECO) ...................................................................... 137
English (ENG) ............................................................................ 138
Entreprenurial (ENT) ................................................................. 142
Esports and Gaming Management (ESG) ............................... 143
Ethics (ETH) .............................................................................. 143
Finance (BAF) ........................................................................... 144
French (FRE) ............................................................................. 145
Geography (GEO) ...................................................................... 146
Germany (GER) ......................................................................... 146
Health (HED) ............................................................................. 147
History (HIS) ............................................................................. 149
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) ................................................. 151
Latin (LAT) ................................................................................ 152
Law (LAW) ................................................................................. 153
Management (MGT) ................................................................. 153
Marketing (MKT) ....................................................................... 153
Mathematics (MTH) ................................................................. 154
Music (MUS) ............................................................................. 158
Natural Science (NSC) .............................................................. 163
Philosophy (PHI) ....................................................................... 164
Physical Education (PED) ........................................................ 164
Physics (PHY) ........................................................................... 168
Political Science (POL) ............................................................. 168
Pscyhology (PSY) ..................................................................... 170
Public Leadership (PLS) ........................................................... 173
Religion (REL) ........................................................................... 173
Rhetoric (RHC) .......................................................................... 174
Smith Seminar (SMS) ............................................................... 175
Social Work (SWK) ................................................................... 175
Sociology (SOC) ........................................................................ 180
Spanish (SPA) ........................................................................... 181
Sport Management (SPM) ....................................................... 183
Sustainability (SUS) .................................................................. 185
Under Construction .................................................................. 185
University College Rhetoric and Culture (BRC) ....................... 185
University College Rhetoric and Culture (LPD) ........................ 185
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts (VPA) ................ 186
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Dance (VPD)
.................................................................................................... 186
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Fine (VPF) ...... 188
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Graphics (VPG)
.................................................................................................... 189
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Sound Arts (VPM)
.................................................................................................... 191
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Studio Arts (VPS)
.................................................................................................... 192
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Theatre (VPT)
.................................................................................................... 192
Women’s and Gender Studies .................................................. 193
Quick Reference Directory .............................................................. 193
Board of Trustees ............................................................................ 194
Executive Cabinet ............................................................................ 194
University Presidents ...................................................................... 194
Faculty .............................................................................................. 195
Student Grievances ......................................................................... 199
Programs A-Z ................................................................................... 201
Index ........................................................................................................ 203
4 University Catalog
UNIVERSITY CATALOG
Johnson C. Smith University
University Catalog
2022-2023
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, North Carolina
28216-5398
www.jcsu.edu (http://www.jcsu.edu)
The provisions of this Catalog are not to be construed as an irrevocable
contract between the student and Johnson C. Smith University. This
Catalog, the Student Handbook, and other documents and regulations of
the University are part of the provisional relationship the student has
with the University. These materials are made available to the student
at or before admission and enrollment. The student, on admission,
is obligating himself or herself to submit to and be governed by the
reasonable rules and regulations contained in these materials. Students
should read these materials and familiarize themselves with their
contractual obligations. The University reserves the right to change fees,
tuition or other charges; to add or to delete courses; to revise academic
programs; or to alter regulations and requirements as deemed necessary.
Johnson C. Smith University offers both equal education and equal
employment opportunities.
Johnson C. Smith University, Incorporated shall continue the present
policy of admitting students of any race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age, national and ethnic origin to all
rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to or made
available to students at the University.
Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Johnson C. Smith University - Charlotte's
Premier Independent Urban University
Campus
100-acre campus near uptown Charlotte, North Carolina
Location
• In Mecklenburg County, Southwestern North Carolina
• Approximately 244 miles from Atlanta, Georgia.
• Approximately 355 miles from Washington, D.C.
• Conveniently located near Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
• Easily accessible from Interstates 77 and 85.
• Beaches and mountains are only a few hours away
History
• Founded and chartered as Biddle Memorial Institute in 1867.
• Renamed Johnson C. Smith University in 1923.
• Women first admitted in 1932.
• Joined the United Negro College Fund in 1944.
• Completed the historic “Vision Shared” $63.8 million-dollar capital
campaign drive in 1998.
• Completed the historic “Pathways to Success” $75 million campaign
drive in 2007
Faculty
• 80 instructional full-time faculty
• Student/faculty ratio 14:1
• 92% of faculty hold doctorates and terminal degrees
Accreditation
• Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACSCOC)
• Council on Social Work Accreditation (CSWE)
Budget
• $41,226,515
• Beneficiary of the Duke Endowment Indenture, 1924
• Tuition and Fees $18,236
• (Does not include optional room and board charges or part-time/
excess charges)
• Endowment $68.2 million
Academic Programs
Majors
• Biology and Chemistry Double Major (p.76)
• Biology Major (p.77)
• Business Administration Major (p.91)
• Chemistry Major (p.78)
• Communication Arts Major (p.51)
• Computer Engineering (CE) Major (p.62)
• Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) Major (p.71)
• Criminology Major (p.56)
• Cultural Studies Major (p.56)
• Dance Major (p.45)
• Economics Major (p.93)
• English Major (p.46)
• History Major (p.58)
• Information Systems Engineering (ISE) Major (p.72)
• Interdisciplinary Studies Major (p.59)
• Mathematics Major (p.73)
• Mathematics with Pre-Math Finance Concentration Major (p.74)
• Music Major - Performance Concentration (p.48)
• Political Science Major (p.59)
• Psychology Major (p.79)
• Public Health Major (p.102)
• Social Work Major (p.114)
• Spanish Major (p.49)
• Sport Management Major (p.103)
• Visual and Performing Arts Major (p.52)
Special Recognition
2014
HBCU Digest named Johnson C. Smith University Best STEM Program
among historically black colleges and universities.
2012
Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranked The College of Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 18th among all universities
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and colleges in the U.S. in graduating African-Americans in computer and
information sciences.
2011
Golden Bulls are first-time Pioneer Bowl Champions
JCSU named Top 10 Historically Black Universities Successes by
Huffington Post
2010
President’s Higher Education Community Services Honor Roll 2007-2009
2007-2009
U.S. News & World Report, Best Black Colleges – Ranked #10
2007
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACS) reaffirmed accreditation at Johnson C. Smith University
for the next 10 years.
2001-2007
U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges – Ranked among the Top Tier
comprehensive colleges in the South
2005-2006
Black Issues– Top 100 Degree Producers - Ranked in Computer Science
1999-2006
Black Enterprise – Top 50 Best Colleges and Universities for African-
Americans (Biannual ranking)
2004
U.S. News & World Report, Best Values – Ranked second among
comprehensive colleges in the South
2003
Black Issues– Top 100 Degree Producers - Ranked in Computer Science
and English
Received the USA Today / NCAA Academic Achievement Award
2002
Yahoo Magazine– Top 50 Most Wired Small Colleges
1997-1998
John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges
1996
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant
Special Opportunities
JCSU is the first historically black college to become an IBM ThinkPad
University. Service learning component combines academics and
community service. Extensive career development opportunities abound
through co-op programs and internships with over 90 companies.
Technology
Each student receives a device with complete access to a campus-
wide network through wireless connectivity. Internet access is provided
through electronic data ports in the library, dormitory rooms (one per
pillow) and multimedia classrooms.
Accreditation Statements
Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award
baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also
may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved
degree levels.Questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith
University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern
Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using
information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org (http://
www.sacscoc.org/)).
The Bachelor of Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education (https://www.cswe.org/).
The Master of Social Work Program is in initial accreditation by the
Council on Social Work Education (https://www.cswe.org/).
Membership Statements
Johnson C. Smith University is a member of the following:
American Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
(https://www.aacrao.org/)
American Association for Higher Education (https://www.aahea.org/)
The American Council on Education (https://www.acenet.edu/Pages/
default.aspx)
Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (https://
www.presbyteriancolleges.org/)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (https://
www.case.org/)
The College Board (https://www.collegeboard.org/)
The Council of Independent Colleges (https://www.cic.edu/Pages/
default.aspx)
Council on Social Work Education (https://www.cswe.org/)
National Association of College Admission Counseling (https://
www.nacacnet.org/)
National Association of College Deans, Registrars, and Admissions
Officers (https://www.nacdrao.org/)
National Association for Equal Opportunities in Higher Education (https://
www.nafeonation.org/)
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (https://
www.naicu.edu/)
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (http://
www.nasfaa.org/)
6 General Information
North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities (https://
www.nacacnet.org/)
North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
(https://ncicu.org/)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (https://
www.sacscoc.org/)
Southern Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers
(https://www.sacrao.org/)
United Negro College Fund (https://uncf.org/)
Admission to, employment by, and promotion within the University shall
be on the basis of merit, and there shall be no discrimination on the basis
of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
national origin, age, or disability.
General Information
JCSU Timeline
1867: Rev. S.C. Alexander and Rev. W. L. Miller saw the need to establish
an educational institution in this region of the South. On April 7, at a
meeting of the Catawba Presbytery in the old Charlotte Presbyterian
Church, the school was formally inaugurated, which, by charter, was
named The Freedmen’s College of North Carolina. The two ministers were
elected teachers.
1867-1876: Mary D. Biddle of Philadelphia, PA, through appeals in
a church paper, pledged $1,400 to the newly established school. In
appreciation of this generous contribution, the college was named after
her late husband, Major Henry Biddle. From 1867 to 1876, the school
was named Biddle Memorial Institute and was chartered by the state
legislature.
1876: Charlottean Colonel W. R. Myers donated the first eight acres of
land for the school. The North Carolina Legislature changed the school
charter and the name became Biddle University.
1883: A new building was erected to serve as the main administrative
building for the University. Built by former slaves during evening hours
by candlelight, it featured recitation rooms and a 600-seat audience
chamber. It still stands today as Biddle Memorial Hall and houses the
Office of the President.
1892: The first African American intercollegiate football game was
played between Biddle University and Livingstone College in December
in Salisbury, NC. The Golden Bulls won that first game, which is now an
annual tradition called the Commemorative Classic.
1919: Biddle University became the first black college in the South to
offer professional courses in education.
1921-1922: Jane Berry Smith, of Pittsburgh, PA, donated funds to build
a theological dormitory, science hall, teachers’ cottage, and memorial
gate, plus provided an endowment for the institution in memory of her
late husband, Johnson C. Smith. In recognition of these gifts, the Board
of Trustees changed the name of the institution to Johnson C. Smith
University.
1924: JCSU was recognized as a four-year college by the North Carolina
State Board of Education. The University was further strengthened by a
substantial provision from James B. Duke.
1924: James B. Duke established the Duke Endowment, which named
JCSU as one of its four beneficiaries in the area of higher education.
1938: JCSU attained the status of an independent college affiliated with
the Presbyterian Church, reporting to the NC General Assembly through
the Board of Christian Education.
1941: Women were admitted to the freshman class for the first time.
1944: JCSU joined the United Negro College Fund as a founding member.
1965: The Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Memorial Student Union was built.
1967: JCSU celebrated its 100th anniversary. During this historic
centennial occasion, the University examined its past and made
innovative plans for the future.
1990: The Robert L. Albright Honors College Center was built to recruit
outstanding students who have the academic, social, and service
commitments to function as leaders and role models on campus and in
their communities.
1994: Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy became the first female president of
JCSU. The Service Learning Center was established as a model program
in the Southern region to instill strong values of service to the community
and create a well-balanced education for JCSU graduates.
1996: JCSU received a $1-million gift from Irwin Belk, a prominent
Charlotte businessman. At the time, it was the largest gift from a living
individual in the school’s history.
1997: The Technology Center, now known as Dorothy Cowser Yancy
Hall, was established, featuring a state-of-the-art video teleconferencing
auditorium center and nine labs.
2000: JCSU gained national recognition when it launched the IBM Laptop
Initiative, known as ThinkPad U, making it one of the few colleges in the
country, and the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU), to
provide an IBM laptop computer to every student.
2002: The Duke Endowment awarded JCSU $3.9 million. That same
year, Yahoo named the University one of the ‘Top 50 Most Wired Small
Colleges’.
2003: The Irwin Belk Complex, a state-of-the-art academic and sports
facility, was built.
2005: The Corporate Alliance Program was established as a relationship
builder to align corporate interests with University goals and objectives.
2006: The 1867 Giving Societies was established to honor the
University’s most generous benefactors.
2008: Dr. Ronald L. Carter became the 13th president of JCSU.
2009: The Duke Endowment awarded JCSU $5.7 million, the largest
single gift in the school’s history, to fund two new programs: The
Center for Applied Leadership and Community Development and the
Metropolitan College of Professional Studies. In the first phase of
a campus-wide improvement program, the Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp
Memorial Student Union was renovated, and ground was broken on the
Arts Factory, an innovative teaching and performance facility for students
majoring in visual and performing arts.
2011: The Arts Factory opened its doors to students and the Charlotte
community. Ground was broken on Mosaic Village, a mixed-use
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development featuring living and retail space, as well as on the
transformation of the George E. Davis House into headquarters of the
Foster Village Network Center. The Duke Endowment awarded a $35-
million grant to the University to support science programs, scholarships,
and capital improvements on campus. It was one of the largest gifts ever
given to an HBCU.
2015: The 62,000-square-foot Science Center funded by the Duke
Endowmentopened as the home of JCSU's innovative programs in
the College of Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM).The new center housed programs preparing students for
emerging fields in renewable energy, medical informatics, bioinformatics,
homeland security-STEM, analytics and bioinformatics, electronics, cyber
security, and robotics programs.
2018:Clarence D. Armbrister, J.D. became the 14th president of JCSU.
2021: The Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative, a vision of Charlotte, NC's
Mayor Vi Lyles,was announced November 1, 2021, on JCSU’s campus.
Following national events that amplified racial inequity across the
nation in summer 2020, Charlotte became a model for change when
corporations and philanthropic leaders came together to pledge $250
million, with $80 million being earmarked for the University.
2023:Dr. Valerie Kinloch '96 became the 15th president of JCSU.
JCSU’s History
The Thirteenth Amendment and the end of the Civil War brought freedom
to approximately four million enslaved African-Americans throughout
the South. Although they gained their liberty, newly freedmen still lacked
opportunities. With no education, no property, and no jobs immediately
available, freedmen faced as great a struggle for prosperity after
Emancipation as they did before. To help ease their transition from
slavery to freedom, the Reverend S. C. Alexander and the Reverend W.
L. Miller of the Catawba Presbytery sought to establish an educational
institution for freedmen in the Piedmont region of North and South
Carolina. On April 7, 1867, at a meeting in the old Charlotte Presbyterian
Church, formerly located at the corner of D and Fourth streets in
Charlotte, the Presbytery agreed upon a plan for such a school and chose
Alexander and Miller as the school’s first professors.
News of the Presbytery’s efforts soon reached a devout church woman
in Philadelphia, PA, Mrs. Mary D. Biddle, who promptly pledged $1,400 to
the new school. In appreciation for her generous contribution, the newly
established school was named for her late husband, Major Henry Biddle,
who was wounded at the Battle of Glendale in June 1862 and died a
month later. The school was officially chartered by the state as the Henry
J. Biddle Memorial Institute and the first classes were held on May 1,
1867. Along with the Colored Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, Biddle
Memorial Institute was housed in a building on C Street in Charlotte,
which had been donated to the institution by the Freedmen’s Bureau.
Still searching for a permanent home, Biddle Memorial Institute secured
a donation of eight acres of land from a wealthy Charlottean, Colonel
W. R. Myers. Soon after moving to the site, the charter was changed
in 1876 by the North Carolina State Legislature from Biddle Memorial
Institute to Biddle University. The institution operated under this name
until 1923. Other successes were achieved outside the classroom. In
1892, Biddle University played its first intercollegiate football game
against Livingstone College. The Golden Bulls won that initial game, and
the two teams have played every year since in what is known today as the
Commemorative Classic.
During and after Reconstruction, Biddle University grew as it benefitted
from individual displays of generosity and government support. Using the
Freedmen’s Bureau as an intermediary, Mrs. Biddle donated an additional
$10,000 to erect a main education building and two professors’ houses.
Those buildings were completed in 1868. Between 1921 and 1928, Mrs.
Jane Berry Smith of Pittsburgh, PA, provided funds for the erection of a
theological dormitory, a science hall, a teachers’ cottage, and a memorial
gate. She also contributed an impressive endowment for the institution
in memory of her late husband, Mr. Johnson C. Smith. In recognition of
these many generous gifts, the Board of Trustees voted to change the
name of the institution to Johnson C. Smith University. Thus, the North
Carolina State Legislature amended the charter of the school on March
1, 1923. Before her death in October 1929, Mrs. Smith made further
donations for the erection of five additional buildings, including a church.
In 1924, the University was made more stable and prosperous as a result
of a tremendous gift from James B. Duke, a wealthy and magnanimous
businessman of Somerville, NJ. Mr. Duke, who also owned a home in
Charlotte and made a tremendous amount of money in the tobacco
industry, had been contacted several years earlier by the president of
JCSU, Dr. Henry L. McCrory, for a contribution to the young school.
Although Duke did not respond to President McCrory’s letter, when
the Duke Endowment was established on December 11, 1924, JCSU
was named one of the four educational beneficiaries along with Duke
University, Davidson College, and Furman University. This provided JCSU
with immediate and long-term financial resources from which to draw.
Through the years, the Duke Endowment’s generous support has been of
tremendous value to the continued development of the University.
JCSU underwent considerable demographic and financial changes
in the decades before and after World War II. In 1924, the institution
was recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Education as a
four-year college. Five years later, the high school department was
discontinued, and the standard educational program was restricted
to a college of liberal arts and sciences and a theology department. In
1932, the University’s charter was amended to provide for the admission
of women to the senior division. The institution attained the status of
an independent college, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in the
United States of America, and reporting to the General Assembly through
the Board of Christian Education in 1938. By the time the Diamond
Jubilee was celebrated in 1942, the University was a fully residential,
coeducational institution. Two years later, JCSU joined the College Fund/
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) as a founding member. The Fund was
organized to help church-related schools of higher learning revamp their
training program, expand their physical plants, promote faculty growth,
and create new areas of service.
With increasing support from the Duke Endowment, the UNCF, and other
sources, JCSU saw significant physical and intellectual development
between 1955 and 1968. In November 1955, the Henry Lawrence McCrory
Theological Hall was dedicated, providing a new home for the seminary
and its library, space for a small chapel, classrooms, and offices. In 1969,
the theology program was moved to Atlanta, GA, and became a part of
the Interdenominational Theological Center. Seven new buildings were
erected on the JCSU campus during this period as well: The Jack S.
Brayboy Gymnasium (1960), the Hardy Liston Residence Hall for women
(1962), the University Memorial Union (1965), the Duke Memorial Library
(1967), Myers Residence Hall for men, Sanders Residence Hall for women
(1967), and the Rufus P. Perry Science Building (1968). Since 1968, JCSU
has added several more buildings including the Johnson/Seabrook
Education Building, the Mary Irwin Belk Early Childhood Education Center
(1976), Greenfield Hall (1985), the Lionel H. Newsom Humanities Building
(1986), the Teaching and Learning Center (1988), the Robert L. Albright
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Honors College Center (1990), the Faculty Center (1991), the Edward E.
Crutchfield, Jr. Center for Integrated Studies (1993), the New Residence
Hall (1993), the Technology Center (1997) and the Irwin Belk Complex
(2003). The addition of buildings symbolized the growth of the University
and its continued success in educating young people.
As higher education became more competitive and more demanding in
the 1980s, JCSU made efforts to enhance the academic curriculum and
add special programs to attract and retain top students. The Teaching
and Learning Center was established to provide academic support
services to JCSU students and the Honors College was created to
recruit outstanding students with the academic, social, and service
commitments to function as leaders and role models on campus as
well as in their communities. The Service Learning Center was added
in 1994 and quickly became a model program in the South, instilling
strong values of service to the community and creating a well-balanced
education for JCSU graduates. Renovations and upgrades to the James
B. Duke Library were completed in 1999, and after a campaign that
raised more than $6.7 million, the University renovated the historic Biddle
Memorial Hall. In 19996, the University raised a $1 million gift from Irwin
Belk, a prominent Charlotte businessman, as well as grants in excess of
$1 million gift from other institutions, such as the Lilly Foundation, the
Department of Interior, the Duke Endowment and the Kresge Foundation.
These funds allowed for continued growth.
In the 1990s, JCSU experienced a few important firsts. Dorothy Cowser
Yancy became the first female president in 1994. In 2000, the University
launched the IBM Laptop Initiative, becoming one of the few colleges in
the country and the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
to provide an IBM laptop computer to every student. At the end of the first
decade of the new millennium, JCSU launched the Metropolitan College
of Professional Studies to offer undergraduate evening and online degree
programs designed to enhance opportunities for career advancement and
success. These advances, among others, prompted Yahoo to name JCSU
one of the “Top 50 Most Wired Small Colleges” in 2002.
Following Dr. Yancy’s retirement, Dr. Ronald L. Carter became the 13th
president in 2008. Under his leadership, JCSU has taken major steps
toward becoming Charlotte’s Premier Independent Urban University.
His vision of a diverse and bright future for JCSU includes a number
of academic initiatives and physical upgrades. A $5.7 million gift from
the Duke Endowment funded not only the Metropolitan College of
Professional Studies, but also the new Center for Applied Leadership and
Community Development. Aided by a generous donation by Larry Griffin,
Sr., the University opened the Arts Factory building on Beatties Ford Road
as the home for its new Visual and Performing Arts program. In addition
to renovations to the Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Memorial Student Union, in
the summer of 2011, the University broke ground on the Mosaic Village,
a four-story, mixed-use facility adjacent to the Arts Factory containing
retail space, restaurants, and student housing. Groundbreaking on the
new Wellness Center began later that same year. In 2015, JCSU opened
the state-of-the-art New Science Center and, in 2016, established the
Guangdong Baiyun University Center on American Culture and Race in
Guangzhou, China thanks to a grant from the US Embassy in Beijing.
On January 1, 2018, Clarence D. (“Clay”) Armbrister became JCSU’s 14th
President.
From its humble beginnings on the grounds of old Charlotte Presbyterian
Church, JCSU has grown to 100 acres of land on the highest point in
Charlotte with more than 40 academic, service, and administrative
buildings. As a result of the vision and commitment of past and present
Boards of Trustees, presidents, administrators, faculty, and staff, the
University is heralded as one of the best small colleges in the nation.
Mission and Purpose
Founded in 1867 under the auspices of the Committee on Freedmen of
the Presbyterian Church, Johnson C. Smith University is an independent,
private, coeducational institution of higher learning. Located in the
rapidly growing metropolis of Charlotte (known as the “Queen City”),
this historically Black university has a residential campus with a familial
atmosphere where students are stimulated and nurtured by dedicated,
caring faculty and staff. Consistent with its Christian roots, the University
recognizes the importance of moral and ethical values to undergird
intellectual development and all endeavors. JCSU believes in the
unrelenting pursuit of knowledge and the value of cultivating the life of
the mind. The University assigns great significance to the development
of self-confidence; the understanding of one’s own heritage, as well as
an awareness of the cultures of others; the exploration of the myriad
of forces affecting people in this complex, technological age; and the
formulation of a sense of one’s role in this schema.
The mission of JCSU is to provide an outstanding education for a diverse
group of talented and highly motivated students from various ethnic,
socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds. It offers a liberal arts
education in conjunction with concentrated study in specialized fields in
preparation for advanced study and specific careers.
The University endeavors to produce graduates who are able to
communicate effectively, think critically, learn independently as well
as collaboratively, and demonstrate competence in their chosen
fields. Further, it provides an environment where students can fulfill
their physical, social, cultural, spiritual, and other personal needs, and
can develop a compelling sense of social and civic responsibility for
leadership and service in a dynamic, multicultural society. Likewise, the
University embraces its responsibility to provide leadership, service, and
lifelong learning opportunities to the larger community.
Regarding teaching effectiveness as paramount to its educational
enterprise, JCSU is committed to recruiting and retaining an outstanding
faculty. To this end, the University promotes faculty development,
encourages faculty involvement in research and other creative activities,
and endorses the principles of academic freedom.
To ensure the integrity and stability of its status and the perpetuation
of its rich legacy, the University has a firm resolve to maintain the fiscal
and human resources requisite to be a truly distinctive institution –
a hallmark of excellence in its students, faculty, staff, administrators;
academic and other programs facilities, operations, and environment.
Administrative Structure
The Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees exercises final authority over all University
governance within the limits of the established charter granted to
the institution by the State of North Carolina. The Trustees delegate
authority to various divisions of the University through the President. The
officers of the University are delegated a portion of the responsibility for
functions within the University. Brief descriptions of these offices and
responsibilities follow.
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Officers of the University
The President of Johnson C. Smith University is the chief executive
officer of the institution, appointed by the Board of Trustees, and is an
ex-officio member of the Board. The other officers of the administration
are appointed by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation
of the President. The following positions comprise the officers of
the University: President, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Chief Academic Officer, SeniorVice President of Finance and
Administration, Senior Vice President of Transformation Initiatives,
Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence, Senior Vice President of
Institutional Advancement, Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management, and Vice President of Government Sponsored
Programs and Research. All officers of the University report directly to the
President and/through him or her, to the Board of Trustees.
Traditions at Johnson C. University
For some 148 years, traditions have developed as a way of
commemorating the important role of the University in educating young
men and women. They foster a sense of pride and community among
those who matriculate.
Founders’ Day, generally celebrated in April, commemorates JCSU’s
founding in 1867. In 1924, the University became the second Black
institution in the state to be recognized as a standard four-year college by
the North Carolina Board of Education. It is also the first Black college in
the South to receive regional accreditation. The first Black intercollegiate
football game ever played in this country was between Biddle University
(the forerunner of JCSU) and Livingstone College on December 27, 1892.
Biddle University won the game, 4-1, and the game ball is housed in the
JCSU Archives.
Homecoming is celebrated each fall by thousands of alumni and former
students. Some of the festivities include alumni meetings and gatherings,
dances, the coronation of Mr. and Miss Johnson C. Smith University, pep
rallies, Greek step shows, the Homecoming football game, tailgating,
and the annual Homecoming Parade and Festival. Gold and Blue Day is
traditionally celebrated on the Friday prior to the Homecoming game.
Bullfest is an annual spring festival where students participate in a rich
variety of cultural, social, and recreational activities.
The School Colors, Gold and Navy Blue, were selected in 1895 by
a committee made up of J. Henry Warren, Walter A. Middleton, and
Thaddeus Jerome Coles. The committee researched the meaning of
many different colors to select the two most fitting. Gold and Navy blue
were determined to be the most appropriate. The committee found both
colors to represent truthfulness and loyalty. After additional investigation,
Mr. Middleton noted that Gold depicted truthfulness and loyalty to an
institution or organization, while Blue represented truthfulness and
loyalty to an individual. These colors were felt to appropriately bind
students, alumni, and the University together and were readily adopted
when the committee made its report to the faculty and students.
The colors were used for the first time on Easter Sunday in 1895, when
they were displayed in every building on campus and in the rooms of
boarding students. On Easter Monday, the colors were displayed at
the University’s first off-campus baseball game. Although not officially
organized, the famous “colored” team was known as The Quick Steps and
drew support from both the black and white communities.
Alma Mater (Loyalty Song)
The choice of an appropriate school song was a controversial matter
in the 1920s. Rev. O. W. Winkfield (Class of 1911) proposed a song that,
although considered to have much merit, was not adopted. Another song,
written by George Leonard Allen (Class of 1925) of the Kendall Institute
in Sumter, South Carolina, was more highly received. It was reviewed by a
professional critic, who noted, “It is a good cheer song for football games
and the like, but it has no depth and is not fitted, in its presented state,
for a college song.” The song was revised to achieve desired depth and to
reflect a coeducational student body. It was adopted in 1924. Today it is
sung at all formal University events. The words to the song are by George
Leonard Allen, and R. Tate composed the music.
We love Thee Smith with all our hearts!
To Thee we’ll ever be true
And in the light of truth and right
Hold high the Gold and Blue.
Proudly we hail thy name, our Alma Mater, Old S.U.
Johnson C. Smith, our own!
Our hope, our guiding star, our light unfailing!
Pride of our loyal hearts, we’ll love and honor thee
Our whole life through
On, ever on! Dear old J.C.S.U.!
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Fair Smith, where ‘er on earth we roam,
Send forth thy constant ray
And let it beam with steadfast gleam
To lead us o’er Life’s way.
Proudly we hail thy name, our Alma Mater, Old ‘S.U.
Johnson C. Smith, our own!
Our hope, our guiding star, our light unfailing!
Pride of our loyal hearts, we’ll love and honor thee
Our whole life through
On, ever on! Dear old J.C.S.U.!
University Seal
The University Seal depicts the institution’s founding date of 1867 and
the Latin words SIT LUX, which mean “Let There Be Light.” The seal
certifies the authenticity of University documents.
Johnson C. Smith University Mascot
The Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bull is only to be used for
athletics and related collateral produced by the Office of Sports
Information.
Publications
The Johnson C. Smith University Catalog and other admission materials are
published by the University.
The Bull, the yearbook, is published annually by students.
The Bulletin and the President are published by the Office of
Communications and Marketing.
Dollar and Sense Booklet is published by the Office of Student Accounts.
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The Student Handbook is published by the Dean of Students as a guide
to student life at the University and explains in detail various rules and
procedures that students must follow.
Campus Location
Johnson C. Smith University is located at 100 Beatties Ford Road near
the intersection of West Trade Street, Fifth Street, and Rozzelles Ferry
Road in Charlotte, NC. Charlotte is served by several major airlines,
Greyhound-Trailway buses, and Amtrak. The campus is easily accessible
from Interstates 85 and 77.
Campus Map
Buildings
Biddle Memorial Hall, constructed in 1883, is the “heart and soul” of
Johnson C. Smith University. It contains the administrative offices of
the University. The building consists of four floors and a basement. It is
located on the highest knoll of the campus. Recently renovated, Biddle
has an elevator, a remodeled 471-seat auditorium, computer labs, and a
stronger infrastructure.
Carter Hall, built in 1896, is a residence hall. The original building was
a gift of Miss Laura Carter of Geneva, NY. In 1995, the building was
completely modernized on the inside, leaving the outside walls to retain
the original architecture. It houses 99 students and contains a lounge,
recreation area, and living quarters for the director.
Johnson C. Smith Memorial Hall, built in 1922, houses University
Facilities.
The James B. Duke Memorial Hall, the first residence hall to be
constructed on the campus for the housing of female students, is located
across Beatties Ford Road on the west side of the University campus.
The three-story building, built in 1941, now serves as a residence facility
for those students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists.
Carnegie Hall, which housed the library from the date of its construction
in 1911 to 1967, is currently housing the University’s Smith Institute.
The Jane M. Smith Memorial Church, located near the former entrance
to the campus, was a gift of Mrs. Jane Berry Smith. This beautiful
building, erected in 1928, provides space for religious, cultural, and social
activities.
Johnson Cottage, built in 1928 as a faculty home by Mrs. Jane Berry
Smith and named after her husband’s mother, Mrs. Margaret Johnson
Smith, was restored in 1998 and currently houses the Office of Human
Resources.
Smith Cottage was built in 1922 as a faculty home by Mrs. Jane Berry
Smith and named after her husband’s father, Mr. James Smith. It was
restored in 1998 and currently houses the Counseling Center.
The Henry Lawrence McCrory Memorial Hall, dedicated on November
12, 1955, was formerly the administration building for the School of
Theology. It was erected from funds raised by alumni, churches in the
Catawba, Atlantic, Blue Ridge, and Canadian Synods, local friends,
and the Building Fund Campaign of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. It
contains three stories, including space for classrooms, offices, the Social
Science Lab, and Student Support Services.
The Hartley Woods Hall, a gift of Mrs. Jane Berry Smith, was built in 1928
and was the original campus gymnasium. It is currently the home of the
University Choir.
The Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium was completed in 1961. It is a split-
level brick and steel structure with a main playing floor, a seating capacity
of 2500, two lobbies, and accessory equipment and storage rooms
on the upper level. On the lower level are five instructors’ offices, two
classrooms, the main equipment and storage rooms, and the main
physical education locker and towel rooms. A glass-enclosed corridor
connects the Pool Building with the lower level of the gymnasium.
Liston Hall, constructed in 1962, is a residence hall. Of modern design,
the building accommodates 144 students. It has two lounges, a computer
laboratory, plus other facilities. The building was named in memory of Dr.
Hardy Liston, who served as president of the University from 1947 until
his death in 1956.
Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Student Union is the community center for
the University’s students, staff, faculty, alumni and their guests. Offices
located here include the Student Government Association, Student
Activities, Bookstore, Bookstore, The Bullpen (Burger King and Red
Mango restaurants) and other meeting and program facilities. Grimes
Lounge is located upstairs.
The New Science Center completed in 2015, is the largest building
on campus at over 68,000 square feet. It is outfitted with modern
laboratories and also contains faculty offices, classrooms, and centers
for market-driven science programs.
The James B. Duke Memorial Library, located near the center of the
campus, is available to JCSU students, faculty, staff, and the extended
University community. It is open seven days a week. The library is an
integral part of the University and provides programs and services
supporting its mission. The library offers educational resources in
print, audiovisual, and electronic formats. Materials not available
in the library may be obtained through interlibrary loans. Through
numerous vendors, including NCLIVE North Carolina (statewide
information network consortium), JCSU students and staff have access
to thousands of electronic books, journals, and magazines. Through
classroom instruction, group, and individual sessions, as well as the
library website, the library provides a strong training program on the
usage of library resources and on accessing electronic information.
The library is wireless with data ports and public computers, including
Macs, providing full access to the JCSU information network. The
library also provides specialized facilities. These facilities include a
multimedia room for information, literacy instruction, equipped with
a modern communications room for video/data projection, archives,
conference/study rooms, and the Faculty Instructional Technology
Sandbox, a dedicated space that allows faculty members to experiment
with emerging technologies.
Sanders Hall, built in 1967, accommodates 119 students. The four-story
building has two apartments on the first floor (one for the director), a
snack bar, a grooming room, laundry facilities, and a computer laboratory.
George E. Davis Hall was constructed in 1923, and the Rufus Patterson
Perry Hall was completed and occupied in September 1968. This tri-level
structure was dedicated on April 2, 1978, in honor of the eighth president
of the University, Dr. Rufus P. Perry. These facilities are fully equipped
for teaching and research, and has classrooms as well as offices for
Information Technology, Institutional Research (IPAER), and University
College.
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Johnson/Seabrook Hall and the attached Mary Irwin Belk Center were
built in 1976 to house the departments of Business the Belk Family
Foundation, Department of HEW Higher Education Facilities, the
Kresge Foundation, Charlotte Observer Charities, the Z. Smith Reynolds
Foundation, and Communication Arts.
Greenfield Hall, a residence facility of modern design, first opened in
1984. The building houses 213 students. On the main floor is the office
of the Residence Coordinator, the main lounge and a vending area. The
building’s library and two conference rooms are located on the third floor
where residents have the opportunity to interact. The lower level houses
the laundry room and storage area. The building is named for the former
president of the University, Dr. Wilbert Greenfield, who served from 1972
to 1983.
The Lionel H. Newsom Humanities Hall, completed in 1986, is a
classroom facility with faculty offices. Of modern design, the building
contains 21 offices, over 10 classrooms, a lecture hall, a conference room,
and a staff lounge. The building is named for the ninth president of the
University.
The Robert L. Albright Hall, constructed in 1990, was previously a
residential facility. It has recently been retrofitted to accommodate the
Metropolitan College of Professional Studies, which encompasses the
Evening and Online Program, and the e-Learning Department, which
supports distance as well as computer-assisted face-to-face courses for
the University. It is a multifunctional building that houses seminar rooms,
a computer laboratory, conference rooms, Veteran’s Hub, Single Stop, and
a foyer. This building is named for the University’s eleventh president.
The Faculty Hall, constructed in 1991, is a multi-purpose facility of
modified Georgian design. It has a living room, leisure activities rooms,
a dining area, and library on the first floor. On the second floor there are
four faculty studies, an executive study, the President’s study, and the
Faculty Development Center.
The Edward E. Crutchfield Center For Integrated Studies, constructed
in 1993, is a facility designed to support faculty activities in integrated
studies. Conference facilities, faculty studies, and research areas are
available.
Dorothy Cowser Yancy Hall (formerly known as the Technology Center),
constructed in 1997, is a three-story,23,000 square foot, high-tech
facility. The Center has nine high tech computer telecommunications
and electronics state-of-the-art laboratories. It is designed to offer
high tech education for students. It is also designed to support both
student and faculty research in the areas of information technology and
telecommunications. In addition, the Center hosts a teleconferencing
facility, technical library, classrooms, and an auditorium.
The University Auxiliary Hall was constructed in 1997 to be used as a
temporary facility for the University Library. It has been renovated
The New Residence Hall, constructed in 1994, is a modern cloister
courtyard complex that houses 210 students. The co-ed living facility
includes suites with six bedrooms, two baths, living room, kitchenette
and dining area in a townhouse setting. Each bedroom has a private
telephone, cable TV outlets and a spacious closet. This new complex
features a large theater-style community room, a computer room, a living
room complete with a gas fireplace, laundry facilities, office, full kitchen
and a private reading room.
The Irwin Belk Complex serves as both an academic and athletic facility.
It is the home of the Golden Bulls football and track teams and also
features a state-of-the-art dance studio, locker and weight rooms,
and multimedia classrooms for the Health and Human Performance
Department. The 4,500-seat stadium provides an intimate setting for the
JCSU family and a user-friendly atmosphere for the community.
The University’s recently opened HealthPlex Center is a5,750 square-
foot addition to the swimming pool building next to Brayboy Gymnasium.
The Center includes a large exercise area with state-of-the-art exercise
and weight-lifting equipment and a group fitness room where yoga,
Pilates, and other classes can be held. There is also a multi-purpose room
with a kitchenette for presenting healthy food preparation and nutrition
programs. Other support spaces include locker rooms with showers, an
examination room, administrative offices, and a reception area.
The Mosaic Village Apartments are part of a mixed-use four-story
structure offering multiple amenities, including 7,000 square feet of
retail space and outdoor seating. This facility includes off-campus
undergraduate and graduate student apartments, corporate housing,
a parking deck, and a 3,000-square-foot roof terrace that provides an
inspiring view of the Charlotte skyline.
The Art Factory is a 14,000-square-foot Visual and Performing Arts Center
that accommodates the needs of students taking courses in Theatre,
Film, Studio Art, Graphic Arts, Sound Art, and Dance. It contains a 100-
seat black box theater, painting studio, dance studio, graphic arts/Mac
lab, film/Mac lab, sound art studio/Mac lab, recording booth, B & W dark
room, and two smart classrooms. There are also spaces dedicated for art
preparation and set storage, a green room, sound booth, lighting booth,
costume shop, and student locker rooms.
Admissions
Please Note: All incoming students,graduates and undergraduates,must
pay the non-refundable matriculation/enrollment fee.
Undergraduate
Johnson C. Smith University is dedicated to educating individuals whose
accomplishments demonstrate a high level of initiative, exhibit principled
moral and ethical values, and possess the emotional and social maturity,
and intelligence needed to thrive in a scholarly environment. Students
who flourish at the University have a history of academic potential and
success, are self-motivated, and are committed to lifelong service to her
or his community. In addition, the University is committed to educating
individuals through the Biddle Freshman and Sit Lux programs, where
admission decisions are based on non-cognitive and meta-cognitive
assessments. Each candidate is evaluated on individual merit. Although
several criteria are used in determining the admission of each individual
candidate, no one criterion is necessarily the most important.
Submission of materially false information in the application or
school transcript will subject the student to immediate revocation and
termination of his or her acceptance for admission. Such revocation
of admission and enrollment shall be made by the Dean of Enrollment
Services, whose decision shall be final.
Freshman Application Process
(Traditional, Biddle And Sit Lux)
Each candidate for admission should submit the following to the Office of
Admissions:
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• A completed application for admissions
• An official transcript of his or her secondary school record
(submission of final high school transcript with graduation date is
required prior to enrollment). A high school equivalency certificate or
GED may be submitted in lieu of a high school diploma.
• Reports of his or her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or
the American College Test (ACT)
• A completed application addendum
Traditional Freshman Criteria
A traditional freshman is a student who has graduated or will graduate
from school and has never enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
Evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications for admission is based on
high school coursework, grade point average, scores on the Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) and/or the American College Test (ACT), a letter of
recommendation and an application addendum.
Favorable consideration for admission will be given to accredited
secondary school graduates whose scores on the Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) and high school grades
give promise of success in college. Secondary school students planning
to apply for admission to JCSU should emphasize the following school
courses:
• 4 Units of English
• 3 Units of Mathematics
• 2 Units of Foreign Language
• 2 Units of Laboratory Science
• 2 Units of Social Science
• 3 Units of Academic Electives
Note: The University reserves the right to modify these requirements.
Biddle Freshman Criteria
A Biddle freshman is a student who has graduated or will graduate
from high school and has never enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
Evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications for admission is based on
non-cognitive and meta-cognitive assessments, high school course
work, grade point average, scores on the SAT and/or the ACT, a letter of
recommendation, and an application addendum.
Favorable consideration for admission will be given to accredited
secondary school graduates whose college aptitude test scores or high
school grades give promise of success in college. Secondary school
students planning to apply for admission to JCSU should emphasize the
following school courses:
• 4 Units of English
• 3 Units of Mathematics
• 2 Units of Foreign Language
• 2 Units of Laboratory Science
• 2 Units of Social Science
• 3 Units of Academic Electives
Note:The University reserves the right to modify these requirements.
Sit Lux Criteria
The Sit Lux Program is operated under the administration of University
College’s Biddle Institute and is a part of a faculty-led admissions
research initiative, effective with the Fall 2013 semester. Sit Lux is an
admissions tier that allows further exploration of the differences in
enrollment patterns, academic performance, and educational persistence
between students admitted using traditional cognitive measures and
nontraditional non-cognitive variables.
A Sit Lux freshman is a student who has graduated or will graduate
from high school and has never enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
Evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications for admission is based on non-
cognitive and meta-cognitive assessments only.
Favorable consideration for admission will be given to accredited
secondary school graduates whose non-cognitive and meta-cognitive
features give promise of success in college. Secondary school students
planning to apply for admission to JCSU should emphasize the following
school courses:
• 4 Units of English
• 3 Units of Mathematics
• 2 Units of Foreign Language
• 2 Units of Laboratory Science
• 2 Units of Social Science.
• 3 Units of Academic Electives
Note: The University reserves the right to modify these requirements.
Transfer Students
Applicants who have attended other recognized accredited institutions
can apply for admission with advanced standing, provided they are
academically eligible to return to the college or university last attended.
Transfer credit is only given for courses in which the applicant has earned
a grade of C. No credit is given for any course in which the applicant
has earned a grade below a “C”. Each transcript is evaluated on its own
merits in light of its conformity with the program of study in the JCSU
curriculum.
The University generally will accept a maximum of 64 credit hours from
a recognized and accredited junior, community or technical college, or
90 credit hours from a recognized accredited four-year institution. Credit
hours, not grade points, are transferred.
Only courses with specific course equivalencies are transferred in as
course equivalents. Other courses may transfer in initially as electives.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult as soon as possible with
a Teacher-Advisor and/or an Academic Advisor to determine if specific
courses may fulfill requirements for the General Education Curriculum
(Pillars/Foundations) and/or major courses.
Transfer Student Application Process
Transfer student candidates should submit the following to the Office of
Admissions:
• A completed application for admissions.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Transfer students with less than 12 hours earned may be required to
submit an official high school transcript.
• Submission of official final transcripts prior to enrollment.
Students seeking admission as a transfer student should have the
following:
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• Earned12or more college-level semester credit hours (students with
less than12college-level semester credit hours will be evaluated as a
First-Time Freshman);
• Earned acumulative2.0undergraduateGPAor a 2.0 GPAin the
last24college-level semester credit hours attempted;
• Must be in good standing with the last college/university attended.
Recognized Regional Accrediting Organizations and
TRACS:
• Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
• Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
• New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE)
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACSCOC)
• WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
• Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS)
Note:The University reserves the right to modify these requirements.
International Students
The University welcomes admission inquiries from international students.
They are encouraged to complete an application for admission, three
months before the beginning of the term in which they intend to enroll.
International Student Application Process
International Student candidates should submit the following to the
Office of Admissions:
• A completed application for admissions.
• Verification of graduation from high school or secondary institution
• An official high school transcript(s) and/or certificate in English;
preferably translated from an accredited transcript evaluation agency
in the United States
• Official SAT/ACT or TOEFL scores.
• Declaration of Certification of Finance demonstrating sufficient funds
are available to finance the planned course of study without causing
undue hardship on the student
• A certified statement from a bank, lending agency or sponsor that
stipulates the amount of money on reserve for tuition, fees and
living accommodations to matriculate in a four-year undergraduate
program in the United States.
Note:The University reserves the right to modify these requirements.
Evening and Online Program
Please refer to The Metropolitan College of Professional Studies Section for
more information about the Evening and Online Program. Students taking
courses for self-improvement do so through the Metropolitan College
of Professional Studies and may register for either credit or non-credit
offerings.
Transients
Students who are regularly enrolled in other institutions may be allowed
temporary matriculation at JCSU. Transient admission is ordinarily
limited to one semester. Transient students must submit an official
application for admission and letters of approval from the registrar of the
institution in which they are enrolled, certifying that they are currently
eligible to return to the parent institution, and that they have been granted
permission to enroll at JCSU for a specified period of time. The University
requires that the letter of approval from the registrar include a list of
courses that the student should take while enrolled at JCSU.
Note:The University reserves the right to modify these requirements.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Students taking courses for job-related and/or personal enrichment
purposes will be enrolled as non-degree students. Non-degree students
are eligible to take credit and non-credit courses but are not seeking a
degree and are not eligible to advance toward one. Non-degree seeking
students are not eligible to receive federal financial aid. Should a non-
degree seeking student elect to pursue a degree at a future date, only five
credit hours taken may apply toward that degree.
Note:The University reserves the right to modify these requirements.
Status Change
Day/Evening/Online students who wish to change their status must
consult the Academic Catalog and their advisor to verify that they meet
the requirements for enrollment in Traditional Day or Metropolitan College
of Professional Studies Evening and Online Programs. Students must
have a 2.0 GPA, in good financial standing with the University, no judicial
infractions and a signature from their current advisor.
Any change of type and/or location might affect tuition and fee charges.
Students must understand that they will be held responsible for any
additional fees and must make appropriate financial arrangements for
this change with the Financial Aid and Business Office prior to course
enrollment. Change of status forms are effective for one calendar year
from the date approved and are not subject to change prior to the
expiration of that calendar year.
Readmits
Students who have previously attended the University and have not been
in attendance for a semester or more are required to file an application
for readmission by the deadline dates listed on the Academic Calendar. In
addition, if the student attended another college or university during their
absence from JCSU, they must also submit an official transcript from all
institutions attended.
Graduation will be governed by the catalog under which students first
enrolled in JCSU. If a student is not enrolled in the university for more
than 5 consecutive years, the student must meet the requirements
according to the Catalog in place at the time of their return. In any
circumstance, the student’s Catalog will reset (to the current catalog) 10
years after their first enrollment at JCSU regardless any separation. This
policy shall apply retroactively.
Note:The University reserves the right to modify these requirements.
Audit
Auditing of courses is open, without credit, to any person who has paid
all of the applicable fees. Currently enrolled full-time students may audit
courses without additional charges unless their total hours exceed 18.
An auditor is not required to participate in class discussions, to prepare
assignments, or to take examinations. Auditing of courses is allowed
only when there is seat availability. It requires the approval of the course
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instructor and Dean of the College in which the course is housed, and
completion of an Audit Record form from the Office of the Registrar.
Graduate Admissions
Students who wish to attend JCSU’s graduate school must submit a
graduate application package to the Office of Graduate Admissions. A
completed application includes:
• A completed graduate application form and program specific
application, as required
• A cover letter of intent
• Letters of recommendation as specified by the program
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• A processing fee of $40.00
Individual graduate programs may require additional information. Please
see the application procedures outlined in the program descriptions for
additional details. For example, if the specific graduate program requires
an entrance exam (i.e. GRE), test scores must be submitted to the Office
of Graduate Admissions as well. Missing items will be reported to the
applicant, and a hold will be placed on the application package. The
package will not move forward to the appropriate program for review and
decision until all information is submitted.
Graduate programs have specific application deadlines. Therefore,
applicants must adhere to the specific deadlines established by the
program for which they are applying.
All materials submitted in support of an application for admission
becomes the property of Johnson C. Smith University. Materials will not
be returned or released to third parties. Any student admitted on the
basis of false and/or incomplete information is subject to immediate
dismissal.
Finances
Dollars and Sense
Please refer to our document Dollars and Sense (http://catalog.jcsu.edu/
dollars-sense/) for the fee structure and policies associated with
paying for your University education.We have prepared thisDollars and
Sensedocument to provide you with valuable information regarding the
financial policies and procedures of the JCSU Office of Student Accounts.
This document includes the University’s tuition fee structure, payment
options, refund policy and other information relevant to a student’s
attendance at the University. We strongly recommend that students and
parents review the document together. TheDollars and Sense document
will help your family better estimate your University financial obligations,
as well as your personal expenses. Parents and students who familiarize
themselves with this guide often avoid unnecessary delays during the
Financial Clearance process.
Student Financial Aid
The University administers an extensive financial aid program that
provides financial assistance to more than 80% of its student body.
Financial assistance is offered to eligible and admitted students as long
as they are meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (or SAP).
The objective of the Financial Aid Program is to assist in meeting the
direct educational costs (tuition, fees, on-campus room and board) less
the family contribution. Types of assistance include scholarships, grants,
loans, and employment. Additional information is available from the
Office of Financial Aid.
Students who apply for aid by our published deadline can expect to
receive an aid package composed of grants for which they may be
eligible, part-time employment, and loans. Parents of a dependent student
can also apply for Parent PLUS loans.
Students, parents, and stepparents should provide all requested
information as promptly and accurately as possible and notify the office
of the details of any significant changes in their financial circumstances
during the year. Students who wish to receive federal or state aid or
scholarships are required to apply each year.
Most awards are based on need. Because a student’s need varies from
year to year, an award for one year does not guarantee an equal amount
of assistance will be provided in the succeeding year. Assistance may
vary each year as a result of changes in student resources, family
financial circumstances, cost of education, or changes in aid policies
and/or federal and state funding.
How to Apply
• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be
completed online as soon as possible after October 1. Students who
have substantial financial need are strongly urged to file as early as
possible. Applications completed and submitted by March 1 will be
part of the highest award priority group. Students who apply early
and accurately will receive assistance on an “as funds are available’’
basis. Freshmen and transfers may apply as early as they wish but
will not be awarded until after the student has received a letter of
acceptance from the Office of Admissions.
• Students selected for verification must complete all steps required.
Until verification is successfully completed, a student will not receive
an award letter.
• Notifications of financial awards are emailed to the student. All aid
is “Accepted” unless the student chooses to decline or adjust the
awarded amount. If the student chooses this option, he or she will
have to print the award letter, make adjustments, sign, and return the
physical copy to the Office of Financial Aid.
• Changes in federal, state, and institutional policy could affect
information printed in this Catalog. Contact the Office of Financial Aid
for updated information.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Johnson C. Smith University adheres to the Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy (SAP) for students who receive financial aid. These
standards require students make progress toward an undergraduate or
graduate degree during all periods of enrollment, including periods when
he or she did not receive financial aid.
SAP is a federal policy that measures two components: quantitative and
qualitative progress.
The quantitative portion requires students attending an institution
that awards federal financial make progress toward the completion of
their degree within a reasonable period of time. All attempted credits
count toward the calculation; withdrawal negatively impact a student’s
progress.
The qualitative component of the policy deals with progress as it relates
to the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA). Satisfactory Academic
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Progress standards adhere to the University’s policy for academic
standards (see chart below).
The maximum time frame for completing an undergraduate degree is
150% of the published length of the program. For programs that are
120 credits, a student would be allowed to attempt no more than 180
credits before completing the requirements for their degree. Generally,
for full time students, this is equal to six years. Students who have not
completed their degree within this parameter are deemed ineligible for
financial aid.
JCSU Financial Aid Standards
• Maintain or exceed required cumulative GPA based on the matrix
below (qualitative measure)
• Successfully complete at least 67% (for Undergraduates) and
75% (for Graduate) of the cumulative attempted credit hours (a
quantitative measure).
• Make positive progress toward a program of study within 150% of the
average published program length.
Undergraduate Students
Total Number of Credits Attempted Minimum Cumulative GPA
1-29 1.70
30-59 1.90
60 or more 2.00
Financial Aid Statuses
Eligible
Student is meeting the minimum academic standards or has no
academic history. Fully eligible for financial aid.
Probationary
Student did not meet minimum standards for cumulative GPA and/or 67%
completion rate at the previous evaluation period. Student is still eligible
for financial aid but must reach all minimum standards by the end of the
next evaluation period to maintain eligibility.
Ineligible
Student has failed to meet minimum standards for cumulative GPA and/
or 67% completion rate SAP at the end of the evaluation period. Student
is ineligible for financial aid.
Maximum Timeframe
Student has attempted at least 180 credit hours toward a Bachelor’s
Degree. Graduate students must earn their degree within the timelines set
by the Graduate School per their graduate program. If a student exceeds
these credit hour limits, they are not making progress toward a degree
within the 150% federal requirement and are ineligible for financial aid.
Repeat Courses
Federal regulations prohibit receiving financial aid for a previously passed
course more than once. Students who received credit for a course and
repeated the course to earn a higher grade can have that repeated
course counted in the enrollment level for financial aid purposes only one
additional time. All repeat courses will be used in determining completion
rate and time frame.
Each student’s case will be reviewed by the Committee on Academic
Standards to determine the progress made toward the completion of
degree requirements.
Review, Notification, and Appeal Process
Students who do not meet the University’s standards are notified of
the loss of financial aid eligibility prior to the start of the next semester.
Eligibility can be regained in two ways:
1. The student finds an alternative funding source, continues to take
classes, and regains eligibility on their own over time.
2. The student files an appeal to the Satisfactory Progress Committee.
Appeals are reviewed throughout the academic year and must be
submitted at least two weeks prior to the end of a semester for which
the student is out of compliance. An appeal submitted after the close
of the semester will be considered for the next semester only. Taking a
semester off or paying for classes without financial assistance does not,
in and of itself, re-establish financial aid eligibility.
Students who are academically separated from the University are not
eligible for financial aid funds unless they successfully appeal to the
appropriate Academic Dean and are subsequently reinstated. If such a
student has met the quantitative component of the SAP policy, no further
appeal is required, and financial aid can be reinstated. However, if the
quantitative standard has not been met, the student must present an
additional appeal to the Satisfactory Progress Committee.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students have the right to:
• Obtain information about the student aid programs available at JCSU
• Apply and be considered for financial aid
• Request an explanation of any phase of the financial aid process
• Request special consideration if their family’s financial
circumstances change significantly. (Contact the Office of Financial
Aid for instructions.)
• Appeal financial aid award or denials based upon academic progress
or enrollment requirements.
Students are responsible for:
• Completing all forms accurately and submitting them according to
scheduled deadline dates
• Reapplying for aid each year
• Honoring the policies and procedures stated in the JCSU Catalog and
the Student Handbook
• Informing the Office of Financial Aid of transfer from the University
• Enrolling in the necessary number of credit hours and attending the
classes
• Repaying loans in accordance with repayment schedules
• Filing any deferments that are necessary for prior loans from other
schools
• Contacting the Office of Financial Aid if they are in default
• Providing any additional information requested by the Office of
Financial Aid
• Officially withdrawing with the appropriate departments to terminate
enrollment
Changes in Enrollment Status
If a student does not begin attending all of his or her classes, the
University will recalculate his/her federal Pell Grant award based on
the lower enrollment status. For example, if an undergraduate student
registers for a full-time course load (12 hours) but only attends three
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classes (nine hours), the student’s Pell Grant will be recalculated
based on the lower enrollment status. Please note this is different from
withdrawing from a class. If a student’s aid has been disbursed and
the student can prove attendance in the class, the University will not
adjust the student’s aid. If aid has not been disbursed, the University will
award the student for the hours for which attendance can be verified
regardless of a student’s charges from Financial Affairs. Students must
have a minimum of six hours at the time of disbursement to be eligible for
subsidized or unsubsidized loans.
Financial Aid Programs
Students must be enrolled in an eligible degree program to be eligible for
financial aid. In addition, students must meet federal and state eligibility
requirements associated with financial aid types. The types of financial
aid offered at Johnson C. Smith are as follows:
Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is a federal grant program that provides funds to students
pursuing a first undergraduate degree. To qualify, a student must have
an eligible Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). The student is awarded
a Pell Grant based upon the student’s EFC and enrollment status. The
amount of an estimated Pell awards (contingent upon verification) may
change after it is awarded.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a federal
program for undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need.
These funds are administered on a first-come basis. SEOG awards are
made to students with the greatest need and are given only to students
who receive a Pell Grant. The grant can range from $200-$1,500 per
academic year to enable an equitable distribution for the demand for
assistance.
Federal Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time employment to
eligible students who are paid at least minimum wage for the actual
hours worked. Earnings are limited to the amount indicated on the
student’s award letter. Students are expected to perform the agreed-
upon work when accepting the award. This program gives students
a chance to earn money to help meet their educational expenses.
Students are employed on campus by a variety of departments and
offices, and typically work approximately 10-20 hours per week. Students
participating in this program must be enrolled full-time.
All student employees, upon being assigned employment, must present
proper documents to verify identity and employment eligibility as
required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Original documentation must be presented on or before the first day of
employment.
North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship
The State of North Carolina makes scholarship funds available each year
to assist residents of the state. This scholarship is based on the student’s
EFC. A recipient must enroll in the institution as a full-time student by
October 1 for the Fall Semester or the 10th day of classes in the spring
semester
Athletic Scholarships
Physical education, health, and athletics are considered integral parts
of the total educational program offered at JCSU. The University
is a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the
National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association
of Intercollegiate Athletics, the American Tennis Association, and
the National Intramural Association. A limited number of athletic
scholarships are available.
Music Scholarships
Music scholarships are available to students who demonstrate
exceptional skills in band or choir. The University’s Band Director or Choir
Director must recommend recipients for these scholarships. University
policy states that students may not receive a refund credit from any
institutional aid; this credit will be returned to the University.
Tuition Remission
Individuals who are immediate family members of employees are eligible
to apply for remitted tuition. In all cases, children of employees are
requested to apply for financial assistance. This will ensure that the
University will equitably distribute its available funds for remitted tuition.
A Tuition Remission Form must be completed and then approved by the
Business Office.
Charlotte Incentive Grant Award (CIGA)
CIGA is granted to students who graduate from a high school in
Mecklenburg County with a GPA of at least 2.5. In some instances,
Central Piedmont Community College transfers are eligible for this grant.
If a student’s direct cost is covered by an internal/external scholarship, no
CIGA scholarship will be given.
Family Scholarship
Parents, children, or siblings of currently enrolled students receive a 10%
discount on their direct cost. If the direct cost is covered by an internal/
external scholarship, no family scholarship will be given.
United Negro College Fund Scholarships (UNCF)
Several UNCF scholarships are available to students. Students
may find additional scholarship information at www.uncf.org
(http://www.uncf.org). All applications require at least one letter of
recommendation, an essay, an official transcript, and a financial need
statement.
Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
The PLUS program is a non-need-based loan that is available to parents
who may borrow up to (but not exceed) the cost of attendance per year
for each dependent undergraduate student, minus other financial aid.
These funds may be borrowed in addition to funds borrowed under the
student loan program. Parents begin repaying the loan within 60 days
after the second disbursement of funds for a particular academic year.
Interest rates for all loans vary from year to year. Each borrower is
informed of the interest rate at the time of borrowing funds, along with
the repayment schedule and amount of interest to be paid.
Parents must apply for the Parent PLUS Loan. The information is
submitted for approval, and if approved, the loan is originated. The
parents are required to sign their master promissory notes electronically.
Once the signed master promissory note is received, funds are awarded
and applied to the student’s account. Once a master promissory note has
been signed, it is used for multiple loans under the same MPN for more
than one academic year. Parents may apply online via Federal Student
Aid’s Website: www.studentloans.gov (https://studentaid.gov/).
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Direct Stafford Student Loan Program
Stafford Student Loans are low-interest loans provided by the U.S.
government to students. To receive a subsidized Stafford Loan, a student
must demonstrate financial need. Repayment begins six months after
the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment. The standard
repayment term is 10 years, although there are alternate repayment terms
available. Students can defer payments after graduation by contacting
the servicer of their loans. The terms and conditions of student loan
deferment are provided by the servicer.
The Alternative Loan
The Alternative Loan is another source of funding for dependent students
whose parent(s) may not be eligible for a PLUS Loan or for independent
students who have no other form of support for additional funding. These
are called alternative because students borrow from sources outside the
college and the U.S. Department of Education. These loans are based
on credit approval, and repayments begin six months after the student
leaves the University. The student must be at least part-time in a degree-
seeking program and can borrow up to the cost of attendance minus
other financial aid.
District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP)
This program provides college “last dollar” award scholarship for up to
five years to Washington, DC public high school students to help make
up the difference between a student’s resources, financial aid, and actual
college expenses.
DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DC-TAG)
The DC Tuition Assistance Grant provides up to $2,500 per year for five
years. These funds assist with the financial difference between in-state
and out-of-state tuition at participating public colleges throughout the
United States. A student must be a resident of Washington, DC to be
eligible for this grant.
Outside Scholarships
Scholarships funded from other sources outside the University are
administered in accordance with guidelines from the donor. Any student
receiving an outside scholarship is required to inform the Office of
Financial Aid of the source and the amount of the scholarship. This
amount is on the student’s award notice.
Other Forms of Educational Assistance
Other sources of financial aid not administered by the Office of Financial
Aid are available to assist students in meeting their educational
expenses. Assistance from outside agencies or programs may provide
the full amount needed by the student, or it may be combined with an
award from the University to meet this need. Information about other
forms of aid will be made available upon request.
Policy Statement on Institutional
Scholarships
While JCSU is committed to providing needed scholarship funds to
students, resources that are currently available can only be appropriated
to assist in covering direct educational costs. These costs may include
tuition, fees, room and board (when applicable), and books. Additionally,
financial assistance provided through the University is based on need.
The need factor is determined by the amount of financial assistance
and available resources a student receives, subtracted from the budget
established for the student. Gift aid and/or scholarships that are
packaged with other federal or state aid or are singularly awarded, may
not exceed financial need. Therefore, if a student receives additional
financial assistance from any outside source, the University reserves
the right to reduce the amount of gift and/or scholarship assistance
accordingly.
The cumulative GPA of each academic scholarship recipient, with the
exception of entering freshmen, will be reviewed at the end of each
semester. The grades of entering freshmen will be reviewed at the end of
the academic year. Failure to maintain scholarship criteria will result in
the loss of scholarship funds. University policy states that students may
not receive a refund credit from any institutional aid. This credit will be
returned to the University.
Institutional Aid
The University awards institutional scholarships on a “last dollar” basis.
Students receiving these scholarships (e.g., Academic Merit, Choir,
and Band) will have to exhaust all other means of financing before the
University considers awarding them. Students who are recruited through
the Office of Admissions when packaging the student for financial aid
purposes.
Whenever there is a conflict between this policy and Federal Title IV
regulations and/or the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
regulations, including, but not limited to, student eligibility calculating
awards and packaging, and processing and managing federal student
aid funds, the Federal Title IV and NCAA regulations will govern decisions
related to students with University institutional aid.
JCSU scholarships may consist of funds that the University has solicited
from external agencies. Examples include UNCF Scholarships and
Duke Scholarships. Students receiving such external scholarships may
have their original awards adjusted to prevent the total scholarship
awards from exceeding demonstrated financial need. Specific reasoning
for such adjustments pertains to the availability of funds and the
equitable distribution of funds to all students who have proven academic
excellence.
Academic Regulations
Registration
All students must register for each semester or term. Students are
required to register on the days indicated on the University Calendar.
Changes in Registration
Students can add courses to their schedules using the Johnson C. Smith
University Online Web portal until the published deadline date listed
on the academic calendar. Please note: Any adjustments in enrollment
status may impact a student’s financial aid and/or balance due to the
University. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial
Aid and/or Student Accounts prior to changes in enrollment status. Any
student who fails to attend at least one session of the class(es) for which
he or she is registered and is reported by faculty as a No Show by the
census date will be administratively dropped from the course.
Changes in Address
Written communications to students are sent to the student’s university
email address or legal permanent address of record. All address changes
must be submitted online in the JCSU Web Portal and are verified by
JCSU email login verification.
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Enrollment Verification
JCSU has authorized the National Student Clearinghouseto provide official
enrollment verifications for insurance purposes. Students may obtain
verification that they are or were enrolled during a specific semester
only after the end of the drop/add period for that semester, if they are
registered for at least half time and have their social security number on
file with the University. Students should log into the JICS web portal to
obtain their certificates of enrollment. International and Undocumented
students may request an Enrollment Verification directly from the Office
of the Registrar.
Loan Deferment/In School Deferment
JCSU has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide
enrollment verification to loan deferment companies. A loan deferment
form should be faxed to the National Student Clearinghouse at
703-742-4239. For questions about a form previously submitted, visit
www.studentclearinghouse.org (http://www.studentclearinghouse.org) or
contact the Customer Service office at 703-742-4200.
Degree Verification
JCSU has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide
degree verifications. The National Student Clearinghouse can be
contacted online at: www.studentclearinghouse.org (http://
www.studentclearinghouse.org) or by mail at:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Academic Falsification
Academic falsification occurs when an incoming, current, or former
student:
1. falsely represents to Johnson C. Smith University having an academic
credential, including, but not limited to, degrees, certificates, grades,
and credits that the person never received or earned;
2. provides Johnson C. Smith University a transcript, diploma, or other
credential (or copy thereof) that has been altered or otherwise
falsified;
3. falsely represents to anyone that he or she attended and/or received
credits, grades, a degree, certificate, or other credential from the
Johnson C. Smith University; or
4. provides anyone a Johnson C. Smith University transcript, diploma, or
other credential (or copy thereof) that has been altered or otherwise
falsified.
Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-122 (https://www.ncleg.net/
EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/
GS_14-122.1.html), in the State of North Carolina, it is unlawful to issue a
false academic credential and a gross misdemeanor to knowingly use a
false academic credential.
What should you do if you suspect academic
falsification?
1. Contact the Office of the University Registrar.
You should always contact the Office of the Registrar to any concerns
about academic falsification. The Office of the Registrar wants to
know when academic falsification occurs and can assist with the
University's response.
2. Use the Johnson C. Smith University Degree Validation Webpage.
You may be able to verify whether a former student received
a degree from the University on the National Student
Clearinghouse website www.studentclearinghouse.com (http://
www.studentclearinghouse.org).
Possible Consequences of Academic Falsification
The University may take action against someone who has committed
academic falsification. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Contacting the police for possible criminal action;
• Academic and/or disciplinary action, which could include dismissal
from a program and/or the University;
• Revocation of a degree.
Maximum Load
During the fall and spring semesters, an Undergraduate student may
not enroll for more than 18 hours per semester unless approved by the
respective Dean of their College. Such students may apply for additional
credit hours, but may not exceed a total of 24 credit hours. Forms to
enroll for more than 18 hours maybe found on the JCSU web portal.
The student is responsible for the cost of any course(s) that exceed 18
hours. All students must contact the Business Office for overload tuition
charges.
Cross Registration Between Colleges
Students who cross-register between Colleges operating on different
academic calendars (e.g. Traditional and Metropolitan College of
Professional Studies Evening and Online Program) are responsible for
adhering to the deadlines, requirements, and policies outlined below.
Please note that registration deadlines for the Evening vs. Day
undergraduate may differ. Cross-registration petition forms must be
completed by the earlier of the two deadlines, and cross-registering into
courses is contingent upon availability. Home college candidates have
first priority.
The Host College may, for any reason (including a student’s failure to
attend class during the first week), refuse to accept the cross-registration
even if it is approved by the instructor. Students may not, under any
circumstances, cross-register for courses that overlap in meeting times.
Cross Registration does not exist between Undergraduate and Graduate
courses at this time.
Course Offerings
The University reserves the right to add, delete or cancel courses as it
deems necessary. There will be no partial refund of any fees as a result
of course cancellations unless the student decides to continue as a part-
time student.
Cross-Listed Course
A cross-listed course is a course that is offered under more than one
course heading by different departments or programs. The course will
carry identical course attributes (breadth and level) and will have identical
course prerequisites.
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Cross-Listed courses are offered at identical times throughout the
semester. All cross-listed courses are listed as such on the semester
schedule and in the course description.
Team Collaborative Teaching
Team Collaborate teaching involves two or more instructors teaching the
same course. The instructors are involved in a collaborative endeavor
throughout the entire course
Grades and Credit
Symbols
The quality of a student’s work in a course must be reported to the Office
of the Registrar by the use of the following grades: A, B, C, D, F, FN, W, or
I. A denotes excellent scholarship; B, good; C, fair; and D, poor. F indicates
failure; a student receiving a grade of D or F may repeat the course.
Students who attend a particular course only one time from the beginning
of the semester to the end of the financial clearance period but who
discontinue course participation before midterm grades are due shall
receive an FN (Failure Due to Nonattendance) at midterm. Any student who
receives an FN at mid-term and returns to class after midterm cannot
receive an FN at the end of the term; he or she will receive an appropriate
grade according to the course syllabus.
The grade W indicates the student has withdrawn from the course after
the last date to enroll for the semester but before the last day to drop
a course. A grade of W may also be given to any student who attends
a course, at least once, but is administratively withdrawn from the
university. The grade I indicates that coursework has not been completed
and that the student did not withdraw from the class. Any student who
does not remove the incomplete grade I by the end of the allowed time
period shall receive the alternate grade provided by the instructor.
The University’s grading symbols are accompanied by the following
numerical equivalents:
• A (90-100)
• B (80-89)
• C (70-79)
• D (60-69)
• F (Below 60)
Quality Points
Quality points are determined by multiplying the number of credit hours
a course yields by the quality point value of the grade. Quality points are
computed as follows:
• A, 4 points for each credit hour
• B, 3points for each credit hour
• C, 2points for each credit hour
• D, 1point for each credit hour
• F, 0 points for each credit hour
• FN, 0 points for each credit hour
Thus, a student receiving a grade of A in a two-credit-hour-course will
result in eight quality points; a grade of A in a three-credit hour course will
earn twelve quality points; a grade of A in a four-credit-hour-course will
result in sixteen quality points.
Grade
No grade below C will count for credit in the student’s major or minor.
Course Credit
Credit will be granted only for courses in which a student has officially
registered.
Prerequisites and Major Courses
All Prerequisites for major courses must be passed with a grade of C. No
student will be permitted to enroll in a course requiring a prerequisite,
if the student has not achieved at least a grade of C in the prerequisite
course.
Grading
The University reserves the right for decisions regarding grading to be
made by the exercise of the sound discretion of the University faculty.
Students receive a final grade or a grade of Incomplete in each course.
If a faculty member has made an error in assigning the final grade, the
faculty member may complete a Request for Change Grade form with the
appropriate documentation. If a student receives an Incomplete, it may be
removed upon completion of the incomplete work.
Incomplete work must be made up within the first six weeks of the
following semester. Students enrolled in the Evening and Online Program
course must make up incomplete work within the first three weeks of
the following term in which the student enrolls for courses at JCSU. Any
student who does not remove the incomplete grade I by the end of the
allowed time period shall receive the alternate grade as provided by the
instructor.
Grade Appeal System
A student may appeal the final grade received in a course. The student
must initiate the grade appeal process in writing with the course
instructor to determine if there has been an error or misunderstanding
about the quality of the coursework. If this discussion does not prove
satisfactory, the student may take the matter to the Department Chair
and subsequently to the Dean of the College if it is not resolved. A grade
appeal must be initiated within 30 days after the start of the semester
following the one in which the final grade in question was received.
Otherwise, the grade will stand. The University will resolve any properly
filed formal written appeal within 30 days.
Enrollment Status
Full-time
An undergraduate student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester
credit hours to be considered full time; a graduate student must be
enrolled for a minimum of nine (9) semester credit hours.
Part-time
Any student enrolled in less than a full-time load in the fall or spring
semester, or fewer than six hours in the summer term.
Special
Any student enrolled in courses for credit but who has been admitted as a
non-degree seeking student.
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Academic Standards and Sanctions
Policy
Good Standing
The Academic Standards Scale sets forth the minimum requirements for
progress toward a degree. Any student who meets these requirements
will be in good standing.
Academic Standards
JCSU’s primary purpose is to create and support an educational
environment where students may develop their intellectual potential.
While the University is committed to extending its fiscal and human
resources in pursuit of this goal, students must take some responsibility
for their own education, and pursue and complete academic coursework
that will permit them to meet baccalaureate degree requirements within
a reasonable timeframe. Accordingly, and in compliance with appropriate
and applicable federal regulations and requirements, the University shall
adhere to the following definitions and policies for the determination of
progress towards degree completion.
Any petitions for exemptions to these requirements may be examined
by the University’s Committee on Academic Standards. The petition
must be in writing and be specific as to the nature of the unusual
circumstances for which an exemption is sought. The Committee may
grant an exception to the standards on a case-by-case basis with the
understanding that legitimate exceptions will not undermine either the
intent of this policy or governing federal regulations for Title IV Student
Financial Assistance.
Undergraduate Academic Standards Scale
The minimum cumulative GPA required by the University for awarding
the baccalaureate degree is 2.00 for all degree- level work taken by the
student as part of an approved program of study. The GPA is computed
by dividing the total number of hours attempted into the total number
of quality points earned, except for credit hours in courses for which the
student received a grade
Any enrolled student who meets the minimum academic requirements
in the table below is in good academic standing at the University.
Probationary status will be incurred by any student who fails to meet the
standards in any term.
Total Number of Credits Attempted Minimum Cumulative GPA
1-29 1.70
30-59 1.90
60 or more 2.00
At the end of the next term of enrollment, a student on academic
probation who fails to attain either the above cumulative standard or a
2.0 GPA for that term may be dismissed for one year.
Note: Biddle Institute guidelines will apply for Biddle Freshman Program
Students and Sit Lux Scholars (See the University College/Biddle Institute
section of this Catalog).
The first dismissal may be appealed. If successfully appealed, the
student must either earn a semester GPA of at least 2.00 or achieve the
cumulative GPA required for the number of credit hours attempted (as
outlined in the preceding chart). Students failing to meet one of these
standards after appeal may be dismissed. Dismissed students can
appeal to attend summer school (see below).
Students must apply for re-admission for the semester in which they plan
to return to the University.
Any first-semester freshman who earns two or more F grades at midterm
of their first semester may be assigned mandatory intrusive advising
conferences by the appropriate College Dean. Attendance logs with notes
on the meeting will document the student’s commitment to academic
success. Failure to attend these conferences and/or to activities
assigned by the advisor will jeopardize any appeal regarding future
sanctions later in a student's career, including application for readmission
under the Phoenix Policy.
Undergraduate Academic Sanctions
Probation
Any student who fails to meet the requirements of the Academic
Standards scale is placed on Academic Probation and limited to a
maximum of 13 hours during fall or spring and a maximum of six hours
in the summer. The College Dean or an academic advisor may make an
exception to this policy on an individual basis as deemed appropriate. A
student is not allowed to appeal probationary status.
Students on probation will be assigned an advisor from their College
to engage in bi-monthly intrusive advising conferences. (Undeclared
students are assigned an advisor from the University College.)
Attendance logs with notes on the meetings will document the student’s
commitment to academic success. Failure to attend the mandatory
advising conferences or to complete activities assigned by the advisor
will jeopardize any appeal regarding future sanctions later in the student’s
career, including application for readmission under the Phoenix Policy.
In addition, any student who earns less than a 0.8 cumulative Grade Point
Average in consecutive semesters will forego probation and be dismissed
from the University. A student may appeal the dismissal in writing to the
Committee on Academic Standards. If the Committee grants the appeal,
the advisor will determine an academic plan that the student must follow.
If the student fails to follow the plan, the student will be dismissed from
the University without an opportunity to appeal the decision.
Dismissal
Any student who fails to meet Academic Standards will be dismissed
from the University. A student may appeal in writing to the Committee on
Academic Standards. If the appeal is approved, the student will be eligible
for immediate reinstatement to the University.
Dismissed students may enroll in summer courses at another university
for credit but may not enroll at another post-secondary institution to
acquire transfer credits during the regular fall or spring semesters.
Dismissed students may petition the Dean of their College for the
privilege to have their dismissal lifted for summer school at JCSU in order
to retake up to six credits of courses. Failure to earn a grade of C or above
in these courses will jeopardize a petition to take courses in a subsequent
summer session and/or a petition to be readmitted under the Phoenix
Policy. Granting this privilege does not change a student’s dismissed
status nor alter the requirements for applying under the Phoenix Policy,
but it may improve a student’s performance on the Academic Standards
scale in the event she or he is readmitted. Dismissed students can appeal
to the Dean of their College for as many summers as they wish.
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The Director of Financial Aid, Registrar, Coordinator of Housing Services,
Student Account Manager, the student’s academic advisor, and the
Department Chair of the student’s major are informed of all sanctions
decisions via courtesy copy of letters sent to the student by his or her
Dean.
Phoenix Policy
The Phoenix Policy is designed to provide former students the privilege of
salvaging their academic careers and returning to the institution.
To be eligible for readmission under Phoenix, a student must:
• Have a cumulative GPA below 2.0
• Be separated from the University for at least three years.
• Have not attended another university.
• Have proven capability for academic growth by other means.
If readmitted under the Phoenix Policy, the student will have 36 credit
hours to improve their GPA and be in good academic standing. Failure
to meet this standard after 36 hours will result in dismissal from the
University with no opportunity to petition for readmission. Students
readmitted under the Phoenix Policy are limited to a maximum of 13
credit hours in the semester they are readmitted or six semester hours
in summer school. Students readmitted under this policy are required to
meet at least twice each month with a teacher-advisor from their College
(or an advisor in University College if they have not declared a major)
for intrusive advising conferences. Attendance logs with notes on the
meetings will document the student’s commitment to academic success.
To earn readmission under Phoenix, students must complete the process
for an academic appeal, including a personal statement, meet all the
deadlines outlined in the Catalog, and must sign the Phoenix contract
before readmission. The statement must demonstrate that the student
has engaged in appropriate personal developmental and/or enhancement
activities during the period of absence (e.g., employment, military service,
and volunteer/community service). Attendance at another university does
not constitute appropriate development, and students readmitted under
Phoenix cannot transfer hours from another university. Students must
not have been convicted of crimes which, if repeated, might endanger the
University community.
Readmission under Phoenix is not a guarantee of eligibility for federal
financial aid or university scholarships and awards.
Graduate Academic Sanctions
The following requirements relate to an MSW student’s academic and
professional performance. These requirements and the termination
policy are included in the Social Work Graduate Student Handbook and are
reviewed with the student during his or her admission into the program.
1. Academic Performance: All students entering the JCSU MSW
program are expected to actively engage in their academic classes
and to put forth their best effort. The academic standards for
successful completion of the JCSU MSW program include the
following criteria:
a. All students enrolled in the JCSU MSW program must maintain a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to remain in good
academic standing. A student whose grade point average falls
below a 3.0 will be placed on probation and given one semester to
bring his or her semester grade point average up to the required
standard.
b. A maximum of two C final course grades are allowed in the
program. In the event that an MSW student earns a third C in a
graduate social work course, he or she will be terminated from the
program.
c. A final grade lower than a C will not count as successful
completion in any graduate social work course. Any student
earning a failing grade will be placed on probation and must
retake the course in which a substandard grade was earned.
Note that repeating a required course will prevent students from
progressing through the curriculum as scheduled. Successfully
passing a course re-taken with a B or better will allow the student
to progress through the MSW program. However, in the event that
a student receives a grade lower than a C for a second time, they
will be terminated from the program.
2. Professional Performance: Students enrolled in the MSW Program
at JCSU are subject to the regulations found in the Johnson C. Smith
Student Handbook, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Code of Ethics and are expected to abide by the relevant standards
in the North Carolina Code of Laws. These procedures and guidelines
should be upheld both in the classroom, the university context, and
in assigned field placements. Upon admission into the JCSU MSW
program, social work students are required to sign a statement
agreeing to abide by all relevant regulations and the NASW Code of
Ethics.
A student may be terminated from the social work program if a
documented violation of the above-referenced requirements has
occurred. A student may be placed on probation or suspended
temporarily from a field internship placement pending the outcome of
any identified violations. A violation may include, but is not limited to,
the following:
a. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and cheating;
b. Failure to maintain a 3.0 (B) average;
c. Earning a third C for a course grade;
d. Commission of acts or behaviors that violate the ethics of the
social work profession as defined in the professional Code of
Ethics and State law governing social workers;
e. Conviction of an offense that involves moral turpitude, including
child or adult abuse or neglect, or a felonious offense;
f. Documented problems in behavior or performance, which raise
questions from the faculty or field instructor about the student’s
suitability for professional social work. Such problems could
include, but are not limited to, the following behaviors:
i. Inappropriate behaviors and/or communications with
client(s);
ii. Forced or coerced sexual behavior with client(s);
iii. Sexual activity with client(s) including, but not limited to,
kissing, fondling, or sexual intercourse;
iv. Physical aggression, such as hitting, spanking, or slapping,
directed at client(s), student(s), faculty or staff member(s);
v. Physical or emotional threats directed toward client(s),
student(s), faculty or staff member(s);
vi. Acceptance of gifts or money (not considered standard
payment for services) from client(s). Students shall not ask
for, or accept, gifts from client(s);
vii. Illegal or unethical behavior that limits or takes away client(s)’
rights or results in financial, material, or emotional loss for
client(s) or gain for the social work student;
viii. Sexual harassment of client(s).
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When a student’s performance does not meet these expectations, the
Social Work MSW Program Director or a member of the graduate social
work faculty may request a review by the entire graduate Social Work
faculty of the identified policy violation. The student is notified in writing
by the MSW Program Director of the concerns and provided with an
opportunity to present his or her understanding and explanation of the
situation. Students who elect not to participate in the review will be
subject to dismissal from the program.
Students who participate in the review process may face alternative
courses of action that may include, but are not limited to, developing
an action plan to address the problem, being placed on probation,
taking a temporary leave of absence, or being dismissed from the JCSU
MSW program. Students who participate in the review process will not
automatically have their academic violation decisions overturned. Rather,
presentation of the student’s grievance will be considered on the grounds
of the arguments presented and the circumstances of their academic
violation. If a decision is made to dismiss the student, they will be given a
letter detailing the rationale behind the decision.
MSW students have the right to appeal decisions made through the
review process. Students who wish to appeal a decision made during a
graduate social work review may file a formal appeal with the Dean of the
School of Social Work.
University Honors
A Dean’s List, consisting of students who have earned a GPA of 3.0 or
higher, is published each year. Only students who are registered for a
minimum of 15 credit hours and have not received an incomplete grade
for the semester in question will be considered. Students who have
earned a GPA of 4.0, have a minimum of 15 semester hours, and have
not received an Incomplete for the semester in question are designed as
Presidential Scholars. These names are also published yearly.
Graduation
All graduation requirements must be completed and officially
documented in the Office of the Registrar for a student to participate in
the University’s graduation activities. A student with a financial balance
may participate in commencement but will not receive his or her diploma.
The Office of the Registrar will hold a diploma for any student who has
completed his or her degree requirements for one year after conferral.
After such time, the diploma will be purged and a reissue request with
payment will be required.
Attendance Policy
Johnson C. Smith University has no official attendance policy; however,
because class attendance is a vital part of the educational process,
students are encouraged to attend classes regularly and promptly.
Johnson C. Smith University Honor Code
The University Honor Code is enforced by the Council of Deans and the
University Judiciary Board. The Honor Code states:
I pledge that this work is my own, and I will not cheat, or represent the
words, ideas, or projects of others as my own. I further pledge that I
will not engage in academic dishonesty, which includes lying, stealing,
or assisting others in misrepresenting their work. As a member of the
student body of Johnson C. Smith University, I also pledge to report all
violations of the Honor Code that I observe in others. I understand that
violations of the Honor Code are subject to disciplinary procedures by the
University.
Students and faculty are to govern themselves by the Honor Code to
ensure the greatest measure of academic integrity. The University Honor
Code must be observed and acknowledged by students in relation to
class assignments, including out-of-class assignments, tests, and written
papers, as well as other assignments that involve student assessment.
Student assessment may extend beyond classrooms and includes all
applied academic settings of the University.
Plagiarism is defined as stealing and passing off as one’s own (i.e.
without proper citation) ideas and writings of another. For other activities,
dishonesty includes serious infractions of assignment rules.
In cases of dishonesty involving major assignments (examinations,
major written assignments, and other assignments of comparable
magnitude), the required penalty may be automatic failure of the course.
The instructor must notify immediately the student, the Department Chair,
and the College Dean about this failure. The student may not withdraw
from the course.
In cases involving less serious infractions of major assignment rules
or in cases of dishonesty involving less important class activities (e.g.,
quizzes, a class discussion), the instructor may give a lesser academic
penalty.
Students may appeal to the University Judiciary Board if they feel they
were unfairly accused of dishonesty. The University Judiciary Board
makes the final decision on the issue of whether or not the student was
dishonest, but it cannot change the penalty when the student is found to
be dishonest.
It is essential that the instructor, at the beginning of each term, make
students aware of the definitions of dishonesty found in this Catalog and
of the penalties for dishonesty. This is especially important in the case of
plagiarism.
Dress Guidelines
Shirts/tops must be worn at all times while in public or the University’s
common areas. Attire must not display obscene, profane, lewd, illegal, or
offensive images or words. Dress must be in good taste and appropriate
for the occasion or setting. Sleepwear or head wraps shall not be worn
while in public, in the University’s common areas, or at University-
sponsored activities or events. No visible underwear or undergarments
should be shown in public or in any common area of the University or
University-sponsored activities or events. The exception to this policy is
for residence hall fire drills and other evacuation.
For formal events, the University adheres to a gender-neutral dress
policy. Such events include, but are not limited to, formal dining events,
pageants, and those which, when announced, indicate that dress
guidelines apply. Students who fail to comply with these guidelines for
such events will be denied admission.
• Dress pants or dress skirts.
• Collared shirts or blouses.
• Ties, if worn, must be dark in color.
• Dress shoes must be appropriately formal and dark in color.
• Religious headwear, if worn, must be dark in color.
• Artificial body adornments/jewelry and body art alterations are
a personal choice. Designated officers of the University reserve
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the right to ask a student to remove or cover anything deemed
inappropriate for formal events.
For Baccalaureate, Commencement, and any other event at which
graduation gowns are worn, pants or skirts that show below the hem
of the gown must be dark in color; collared shirts that show above the
neckline of the gown must be white.
Policy on Disruptive Behavior
Academic excellence demands that students maintain appropriate
behavior and decorum at all times in the classroom. The University will
not tolerate disruptive behavior by students or condone any behavior by
students or teachers that incites such behavior. Disruptive behavior is
defined as any behavior that causes disorder or turmoil to exist in the
classroom.
When a student is judged to have engaged in disruptive behavior, the
instructor shall initiate the following procedures:
1. The instructor will request that the student discontinue the disruptive
action.
2. If the behavior continues, the instructor will ask the student to leave
the classroom. Security will be called to remove the student if he or
she does not leave when requested.
3. An incident report will then be completed by the instructor and filed
with the Council of Deans.
4. After the completion of an incident report, including the student’s
comments, the student must secure the written permission of the
Council of Deans in order to return to return to class. The student will
be held responsible for all absences incurred between the time of the
suspension from class and his or her return.
5. Any recurrence of disruptive behavior on the part of the student will
result in expulsion from the class and an F grade in the semester in
which the offense occurred.
Course Examinations
Semester or Term Examinations
All students are required to take the final examination in each course for
which he or she is properly enrolled. Exceptions to this rule are granted
by the Department Chair and Deans. The final examination must not
account for more than 25% of a course’s final grade. Failure to take a final
examination does not guarantee a grade of I in a course.
Mid-Semester Test
All students are required to take the mid-semester test(s) in each course
for which he or she is properly enrolled unless otherwise specified by the
instructor.
Policy on Incompletes
An Incomplete, or I, may be assigned when the student is passing a
course at the time of the request, but documented special circumstances
beyond the student’s control prevent completion of the course. In general,
failing the final exam or project or not submitting coursework as a result
of inadequate preparation or learning are not valid justifications for an
Incomplete. In addition, an Incomplete may be assigned when a student is
judicially suspended from the university.
If the instructor and student agree that an Incomplete is appropriate, the
instructor will complete a Record of Incomplete Form when the grade is
submitted. This form documents the reason for the incomplete grade, the
requirements for resolving it, and the date by which it must be resolved.
This date may not exceed six weeks into the next semester (three weeks
into the next term for students in the Evening and Online Program) or
one calendar year (for students receiving an Incomplete grade in courses
related to their Senior Investigative Paper). The original copy of this
communication must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar, with
copies going to the student and the instructor.
An instructor may request a deadline extension by submitting a request
to the Office of the Registrar. This deadline may not exceed three
consecutive semesters or the student’s anticipated graduation date,
whichever is earlier.
Resolving an Incomplete
When a student completes the requirements specified on the Record of
Incomplete Form, the instructor must submit the appropriate grade.
A student who does not remove the grade within the timeframe specified
above will receive the alternate grade assigned by the instructor.
All incomplete grades must be removed prior to any student graduating
from the University.
Repeating of Courses
Except in cases specifically and explicitly outlined in course and program
descriptions, no student will receive credit for the same course twice. If
any course is repeated in which credit hours are earned, the student’s
permanent record will be adjusted by subtracting the hours of the lower
grade from the total hours earned. Credit hours will then be recorded for
only the higher grade. Students may not retake a failed JCSU course(s)
at another college or university without prior approval from his or her
College Dean. This exception may not exceed a total of 13 credit hours
throughout the duration of the students’ academic catalog in which he or
she entered.
Dropping Courses
A student may drop a course during the drop period and receive a letter
grade of W.
Abandoning a Course(s)
A student who simply stops attending a class, after initial attendance,
may receive a failing grade for the course and will be financially
responsible for all charges associated with the course(s). Abandoning a
class may impact a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid.
Withdrawals
Student Withdrawal Policy
Official Withdrawal
Students may officially withdraw from the University up to the last day
designated on the Academic Calendar to drop classes. Before initiating
the withdrawal process, students should consult with their advisor to
discuss the reason(s) for the withdrawal and develop a plan for degree
completion. To withdraw from the University, a student must obtain an
Official Withdrawal Form from the Office of the Registrar or download one
from the JCSU web portal. The student should complete the form and
submit it to the Office of the Registrar where it is placed in the student’s
permanent record. Failure to properly withdraw from the University may
result in a grade of F for all courses in which the student was enrolled
that semester.
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Medical Withdrawal
When issues related to a student’s health prevent him or her from
continuing, it is the intent of the university to provide a mechanism
whereby the student may withdraw from their studies and return to the
university when able. In those circumstances where a student’s health
cause a student to pose a threat to others or significantly pose a threat to
themselves, this policy allows the University to involuntarily withdraw a
student from the university.
This policy applies to all undergraduate and graduate students at
Johnson C. Smith University and is applicable for the entirety of the
academic calendar, including summer semester. Procedures established
by the University Health Center, Division of Health and Wellness and
the Department of Athletics will be followed to determine the need for
a Medical Withdrawal and/or impact of medical issues for student’s re-
enrollment.
Medical Withdrawal Procedures
1. Students who seek to withdraw from the University due to a
physical or mental health condition must contact the Director of
Health Services, Dean of the Division of Health and Wellness, or
the Department of Athletics, Team Sports Doctor to discuss their
intention to medically withdraw.
a. All students should be aware that a medical withdrawal may
impact financial aid adjustments and should contact the Office of
Financial Aid separately to discuss concerns.
2. If a medical withdrawal is an appropriate option based on the
student’s meeting with the University doctor, Dean of the Division of
Health and Wellness, Team doctor or designee, the students will be
advised to submit a Medical Withdrawal Request form, which may be
obtained from the JCSU Web Portal.
a. If the student’s health condition is being managed by a clinician
or medical provider outside of the University, the treating
provider(s) must complete the bottom of the withdrawal form
with dates of service and information regarding the student’s
date to return to the University. In addition, the form must contain
the student and provider’s signature for the purpose of verifying
that the condition warrants consideration for a full medical
withdrawal. Any information not provided may cause a delay or
inability to make the appropriate health-related determination
upon student’s return.
3. Students who are granted a withdrawal after the close of the add-
drop period because of physical or mental health will receive a “W” for
all courses attempted during that semester or sub-term.
4. In situations where there are unresolved issues related to a student’s
behavior/conduct and/or financial obligation to the university, a hold
may be placed on the student record at the time of withdrawal.
5. Undergraduate and Graduate students receiving any financial aid
should consult with the Office of Financial Aid about the potential
financial impact of withdrawing. Any adjustments to the student’s
account will be made in accordance with university policy.
Involuntary Withdrawal Process
1. The University may involuntarily withdraw a student or place
conditions for continued attendance when, as a result of a student’s
health condition, any or all of the following exist:
a. The student threatens the safety of others;
b. The student causes or threatens to cause significant property
damage;
c. The student significantly disrupts the activities of the Johnson C.
Smith University community.
2. The Dean of the Division of Health and Wellness will consult with
the appropriate medical and/or psychological resources and may
involuntarily withdraw a student from the University or place
conditions on the students continued enrollment.
3. If a student is involuntarily withdrawn from the University, the Dean of
the Division of Health and Wellness, in consultation with appropriate
campus resources, will decide the length of separation from the
University and describe the conditions under which the student
may seek to return. The Office of the Registrar will place a Medical
Withdrawal Hold on the student’s record until the student has been
granted readmission.
4. Students involuntarily withdrawn from class after the add-drop period
will receive a W for all courses attempted during that semester.
Re-enrollment from a Medical Withdrawal
It is the University’s intention to support students in a successful
return to the university community when physical or mental health has
necessitated withdrawal. Therefore, students readmitted to the University
after a medical withdrawal will follow the following procedures:
1. Students wishing to return to the university following medical
withdrawal should complete the following steps, ideally 45 days prior
to the semester start date:
a. Notify the Director of the University Health Center, Dean of Health
and Wellness, or Department of Athletics or designee of his or her
desire to return to the university.
b. Submit a copy of a medical release form to the Director of Health
Center, Dean of Health and Wellness, or Department of Athletics,
Compliance Officer.
c. Address any holds that may have been placed on their account by
contacting the appropriate office(s) that may have placed a hold.
2. Policies related to academic progress and standards may be
considered in determining the readiness to return.
3. Students are encouraged to meet with supportive resources including
Director of the University Health Center, Dean of Health and Wellness,
and/or Department of Athletics or designee.
Administrative Withdrawal Policy
Current Balances
Any student who has not paid or does not expect to have sufficient
funding to cover his or her outstanding account balance prior to the
financial clearance deadline on the Academic Calendar may be subject
to the Administrative Withdrawal Policy and Academic Withdrawal. To
complete the financial clearance process, the Office of Student Accounts
payment.
Examples of acceptable financial sources include:
• Any combination of approved student loans,
• Approved parent loans,
• An accepted University Payment Plan: monthly payment plan
contract and down payment has been made,
• Documented federal and state aid.
If the student is not able to demonstrate a financial plan, he or she will
be administratively withdrawn (i.e., the student will not be allowed to
attend classes, rehearsals, auditions or participate in any other University
student activities.) In addition, he or she will not be allowed to move into
a Residence H use a meal plan.
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If a student is reported as attending a course(s), they will be academically
withdrawn from the course and receive a W on the official academic
transcript.
Outstanding Balances from Prior Semester
A student with an outstanding balance from a prior semester will not
be allowed to register for the next semester until the prior outstanding
balance has been paid. If a student is registered prior to having the
prior balance hold placed on their account, the student is subject to the
Administrative Withdrawal Policy.
Outstanding Balances during the Semester
If the student's financial aid eligibility changes or if the student’s financial
awards require recalculation due to a change in the student’s course
schedule, the student will be responsible for the balance created on
their student account. If the student does not receive financial aid
or withdraws prior to receiving their financial aid, all outstanding
charges, including books and other fees, will be the student’s financial
responsibility.
It has been and remains the policy of Johnson C. Smith University
to withhold diplomas, degrees, official transcripts students with any
outstanding debts to the University. This policy includes, but is not
limited to, amounts owed in satisfaction of tuition, loan agreements,
fees, and charges, as well as monies owed for occupancy in residences
and food service. No student with an outstanding balance, including
library fines, will be allowed to receive their diploma or degree during
the commencement. Any student who does not fulfill the financial
commitments to which they agreed may be subject to the Administrative
Withdrawal Policy.
Hold Policy
Students with outstanding financial obligations to the university (e.g.,
fine, tuition, materials, or financial aid) may have a hold placed on
educational records. If a student has a hold, s/he will not be able to
request or receive an official transcript of his/her academic record.
Holds may also be placed if a student fails to provide documentation
(e.g. official transcripts, proof of identification, immunization records,
judicial information, etc.) to complete their academic and/or student
record. A hold may be placed if a student has failed to meet academic
standards established by University policy, student housing policy, or
State Immunization requirements.
All university holds may prohibit students from registering for a
subsequent semester.
Transfer of Credit
United States Transcripts
Students may obtain credit by attending another college or university if
the following conditions are met:
1. The proposed institution of study must be accredited by one of the
following regional accrediting organizations and TRACS and offer
courses equivalent to those at JCSU:
a. Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
(ACCJC)
b. Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
c. Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
d. New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE)
e. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
f. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACSCOC)
g. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
h. Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
(TRACS)
2. The student must secure approval of transfer credit in writing
from instructors, advisors, Chairs of the Departments at JCSU, and
the Office of the Registrar by obtaining the proper signature on a
Transfer of Credit form before enrolling in the course. The form can
be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and, after being properly
executed, should be returned there. Elective credits may be received
for certain courses that do not correspond to any offered at JCSU,
provided approval is first received from the appropriate Department
Chair and Registrar.
3. Approved courses in which the student receives a grade of C or better
are transferable. Quality points and grades are not transferable; credit
hours are transferable. Credit will not be accepted for courses where
a grade below C was earned.
4. Typically, no more than 15 hours may be transferred during a given
semester.
5. The maximum number of credit hours an undergraduate student
may take in any consortium or transient period is fifteen. If an
undergraduate transfer student is approved to take course work at
another university in a consortium and/or or as a transient, he or she
is still required to complete a minimum of 25% of their credit hours at
Johnson C. Smith University.
International Transcripts
Academic transcripts submitted to the Office of the Registrar for
evaluation should be certified original documents. Documents in
a language other than English must be accompanied by an official
English translation. Students requesting credit for specific JCSU
course equivalencies need to include detailed course descriptions (in
English) with their transcript or evaluations from a nationally recognized
educational evaluation service for consideration (e.g. WES or IEE).
Credit by Examination
Advanced Placement Credits
Students satisfactorily completing Advanced Placement (AP)
Examinations in disciplines offered by the University will be awarded
academic credit. AP examination scores of three (3) or above will be
accepted for college credit. Students may receive additional credit hours
if scores are four (4) or above after consultation with the appropriate
Department Chair and College Dean. Students are responsible for having
their AP score(s) submitted directly to the University by the College
Board.
International Baccalaureate Credits
JCSU recognizes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Examinations of the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) will be
awarded college credit and advanced placement in the areas considered
equivalent to Johnson C. Smith University courses provided the student
earns a four (4) or higher. JCSU recognizes the following courses from
the IB subject groups:
• Group 1 (Best Language) – Language A1
• Group 2 (Second Language) – Modern Languages, Classical
Languages
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• Group 3 (Individuals and Societies) – Business and Management,
Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Social
Anthropology
• Group 4 (Experimental Sciences) – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Group 5 (Mathematics) – Mathematics HL, Computer Science
• Group 6 (Arts) – Visual Arts, Music, Theatre Arts
Acceptable scores will be determined by the respective department(s).
Each subject will be awarded elective or general education credit and will
be equivalent to one semester of credit or four semester hours. Awarding
credit towards the major is at the discretion of the Department Chair. The
maximum number of IB credit hours a student can earn toward fulfilling
graduation requirements is 16.
Placement Tests
Placement tests are administered by the University to students in
Mathematics, Spanish, French, and the Natural Sciences. Students
achieving required competency levels on one or more examinations
will be placed in upper level courses in that disciple or exempted from
enrolling in selected University required courses.
Grade Reports
A student may view his or her midterm or final grade by logging into
the JCSU Web Portal. In general, grades can be viewed by advisors
and students in the JCSU Web Portal. Only semester final grades are
permanently recorded.
Permanent Records Folder
The permanent records folder includes but are not limited to:
• application for admissions,
• the original copies of all registration forms,
• drop/add forms,
• Incomplete removal,
• transcript evaluations,
• official transcripts,
• name change documents,
• proof of identification,
• grade changes and
• application for degree.
Advanced Placement Examination
Equivalency Chart
AP Examination JCSU Course(s) Equivalents Number of Credit
Hours Received
Art History Humanities Electives 6
Studio Art Humanities Electives 3
Biology BIO143 and BIO144 8
Calculus AB MTH231 (score of 3 or above)
MTH232 (score of 4 or 5 only)
3
Calculus BC MTH231-MTH232 (score of 3
or above) one-hour MTH elective
(score of 4 or 5 only)
6
Chemistry CHE131, 111, and CHE132, 112 8
Computer
Science A
CSC131 3
Computer
Science AB
CSC131 and 230 6
Macroeconomics ECO231 3
Microeconomics ECO232 3
ENG Language
and Composition
ENG131 and 296 6
ENG Literature
and Composition
English Electives 6
Environmental
Science
Science Elective 4
French Language Language Electives 6
French Literature Language Electives 6
German
Language
Language electives 6
U.S. Government POL131 3
Comparative
Politics
POL333 3
European History History Electives 6
U. S. History HIS135 and 136 6
International
English
English Electives 6
Latin Language electives 6
Music Theory MUS143 and 144 6
Physics B NSC140 4
Physics C
(Mechanical)
PHY243 4
Physics C
(Electricity and
Magnetism)
PHY244 4
Psychology PSY131 3
Spanish
Language
SPA131 and 132 6
Spanish
Literature
Language Electives 6
Statistics PSY233, BUS233, MTH136 3
Transcripts
Official transcript requests can be made through the National
Student Clearinghouse at www.studentclearinghouse.com (https://
www.studentclearinghouse.org/). An official transcript of a student’s
academic record will be sent to a designated person or institution upon
written receipt of a request and only if a student has cleared all financial
obligations to the University. Otherwise, no transcript will be released.
There is a $10.00 fee for each copy of a student’s transcript.
Classification of Students
Students in the University are classified at the beginning of each
semester according to records in the Office of the Registrar. The
classifications are:
• Seniors: Students who have, unconditionally, at least 90 credit hours
of coursework.
• Juniors: Students who have, unconditionally, at least 60 credit hours
of coursework.
• Sophomores: Students who have, unconditionally, at least 30 credit
hours of coursework.
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• Freshmen: All students, not registered as special, who have less than
30 hours of coursework.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. ¤
1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of
students’ education records. The law applies to all schools that receive
funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
Parents and guardians have certain rights with respect to their children’s
education records. However, under FERPA, these rights transfer to the
student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond
the high school level. At JCSU, a student’s education record consists of:
• Permanent Academic Record Folders and Transcript of Grade Student
Personnel Records,
• Disciplinary Records,
• Student Accounts (Business and Financial Affairs),
• Financial Aid Records,
• Medical Records,
• Admissions Records,
• Counseling Records,
• Placement Records, and
• Academic Advisement Records.
A student must give written authorization to the Office of the Registrar for
the sharing of her or his education records.
Student Records
Student record information is confidential and private. In accordance
with both federal law (FERPA) and University policy, the University does
not release student record information without prior written consent
of the student. The one exception to this is that the University may
release "directory information" items without prior student consent.
Directory information is defined as that information which would not
generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.
Designated directory information at Johnson C. Smith University includes
the following:
• Name
• Address (local, permanent residence and electronic mail)
• Telephone number
• Class level (semester class or level: first-year, sophomore, junior,
senior, etc.)
• Major
• Student activities
• Dates of attendance
• Enrollment status (full-time, part-time, or not enrolled)
• Date of graduation
• Degrees and awards received.
Students who do not wish this information made public must complete
a Request to Withhold Directory Information Form located on the JCSU
web portal and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the
Registrar will notify other University offices of such request. Students
understand that if they withhold directory information, it will not be
released to anyone unless the health or safety of an individual is involved.
Record of Immunization Law
Students enrolled in more than four credit hours and who are taking any
classes which begin before 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, are required
to provide valid documentation of immunization, compliant with North
Carolina State Law (NC G.S. § 130A-155.1; NC G.S. § 130A-152). The
statute applies to all students except for students residing off-campus
and registering for any combination of:
• Evening Courses
• Weekend Courses
• Online Courses
• No more than four-day credit hours in on-campus courses
If at any time the above student changes to: on-campus courses, a
course load more than four credit hours, on-campus residence, and/or
enrollment in day-time courses, a Certificate of Immunization or record
of immunization must be presented on or before the date the person first
registers for the semester.
Student Grievance Process
Grievance procedures are available to students to ensure a prompt
and equitable resolution of complaints concerning academic and non-
academic issues. Please see the section on Written Grievance Process.
Online and Hybrid Courses at JCSU
JCSU offers both online and hybrid courses. These courses and their
associated fees are identified in Jenzabar, the University’s registration
database. Typically, there is an additional fee of $125.00 for each online
or hybrid class taken. Online classes meet electronically 100% of the
course time; hybrid classes meet approximately 49% online and 51% face-
to-face.
The Learning Management System (LMS) employed by the University is
CANVAS.
Students who register for online and/or hybrid courses must be
financially cleared at the University for the semester/term in which the
course is being offered. Upon financial clearance, students are assigned
a unique email and password, and Student Identification Number. Only
those students who officially register for a given course are uploaded
to CANVAS. Once uploaded, students may be required to log to their
University email to accept an invitation to join some, but not all, courses.
Logging into CANVAS is the only method of accessing actual coursework
for an online or hybrid class. The same process is required for computer-
assisted courses, where instructors want to use electronic resources
for classroom instruction. Upon entering an online/hybrid course,
students have access to the Online Student Handbook that addresses the
expectations of academic integrity.
Intellectual Property and Copyright Policy
For specific information on ownership of materials, compensation,
copyright issues, patents, and the use of revenue derived from the
creation and production of all intellectual property, see the Johnson C.
Smith University Policy Manual on Intellectual Property and Copyright
Policy. The policy was approved as amended by the Board of Trustees
of Johnson C. Smith University in accordance with Board Resolution
Number EAC 11-4-16.
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Academic Programs
At Johnson C. Smith University, the educational program is continuously
under review, and so experimental courses/programs are offered.
The University offers the Liberal Studies Program and four academic
Colleges/Schools: The College of Business and Professional Studies
(which includes the School of Social Work), the College of Liberal Arts;
and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Through its academic units, the University confers four types of degree:
The Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Social
Work, and the Master of Social Work.
Although it does not house any academic majors or minors,the
University College is a coequal college of the university and provides
academic enhancement, enrichment, and support opportunities to all
students. As such, it is a critical part of the University’s commitment to
student success and a valuable resource for all students who are seeking
to excel or who need occasional help and support.
College Department Degrees Program Type
1
College of
Business and
Professional
Studies
Business
Administration
and Public
Leadership
Business
Administration
(B.S.)
Accounting (C),
Economics (m),
Entrepreneurial
Studies (m),
Finance (C),
International
Business (C),
Management
(C), Management
Information
Systems (C),
Marketing
(C), Public
Leadership
(m), Retail
Management (C)
College of
Business and
Professional
Studies
Health and
Human
Performance
Sport
Management
(B.S.), Public
Health (B.S.)
Exercise and
Sport Science
(m), Fitness
and Wellness
Management
(m), Health
Communication
(m), Public Health
(M, m), Sport
Management (M,
m), School Health
(m), Sports
Coaching (m),
Sports Medicine
(m)
The College of
Business and
Professional
Studies
The School of
Social Work
Social Work
(B.S.W), Social
Work (M.S.W.)
Social Work (M,
m, L)
College of Liberal
Arts
Arts and
Humanities
Dance (B.A.),
English (B.A.
— No longer
accepting new
majors), Music
(B.A.), Spanish,
(B.A. — No longer
accepting new
majors)
Arabic (m),
Chinese (m),
Dance (m),
English (M,
m), Ethics (m),
French (m),
Music (M, m),
Philosophy (m),
Religion (m),
Spanish (M, m)
College of Liberal
Arts
Social
Sciences and
Interdisciplinary
Studies
Criminology
(B.A.), Cultural
Studies (B.A.),
History (B.A.
— No longer
accepting
new majors),
Interdisciplinary
Studies (B.A.),
Political Science
(B.A.)
Africana Studies,
Criminology
(M, m), Cultural
Studies (m,
m), Cyber-
Intelligence
and Technology
(m), Global
Studies (m),
History (M, m),
Interdisciplinary
Studies (M, m),
Political Science
(M, m), Pre-Law
(m), Sociology
(m)
College of Liberal
Arts
Rhetoric and
Communication
Studies
Communication
Arts (B.A.), Visual
and Performing
Art (B.A. — No
longer accepting
new majors)
Animation (m),
Communication
Arts (M, m), Fine
Art (m), Film (C),
Graphic Art (C),
Sound Art (C)
(m), Studio Art
(C), Theatre (C,
m), Visual and
Performing Arts
(M)
College of
Science,
Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics
(STEM)
Computer
Science,
Engineering, and
Mathematics
Computer
Engineering
(B.S.), Computer
Science/
Information
Systems (B.S.),
Information
Systems
Engineering
(B.S.),
Mathematics
(B.S.)
Bioninformatics
(m), Computer
Engineering
(M), Computer
Science (M,
m), Cyber
Security (m),
Data Science (m),
Mathematics (M,
m), Mathematical
Finance (C),
College of
Science,
Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics
(STEM)
Natural and
Behavioral
Sciences
Biology (B.S.),
Chemistry (B.S.),
Psychology
(B.A.),
Mathematics
(B.S.)
Biology (M, m),
Chemistry (M, m),
Psychology (M,
m), Sustainability
(m)
1
Concentration [C]
Licensure [L]
Major & Minor [M]
Minor Only [m]
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The University reserves the right to alter, revise, or eliminate any
academic program it deems necessary.
Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies Program is a constitutive part of the Johnson C.
Smith University educational experience. In line with the institution’s
mission, the program is designed to graduate students whose skills allow
them to communicate effectively, think critically, and learn independently
as well as collaboratively. Considering the vision of the university as
a Premier Independent Urban University, the Liberal Studies Program
also provides exposure to a number of areas that allow students to
engage with the world at large and that help them to answer fundamental
questions about their own identity and their place in the world.
The Liberal Studies Program consists of two elements. The required
courses in the Foundations improve students’ proficiency and ease
with skills that are Prerequisites for life-long professional success and
personal satisfaction. The Pillars, the second element of the Liberal
Studies Program, constitute a distributional collection of requirements
that allow flexibility and choice. While the Pillars are both supported
and pervaded by the skills that are the main focus of the Foundations,
the Pillars provide engagement with diverse ways of knowing the world.
Immersion into various disciplines and fields of knowledge enables
students to appreciate how questions about the world, about self, about
traditions and values can be answered in different ways. Students will
have opportunities to discover the way(s) in which they, as individuals,
can best make sense of the world and how they can articulate this
meaning to themselves and to others.
Liberal Studies Course Designation Key
• LSF: Foundations course
• LSP: Pillars course
Foundations Requirements
• CS: Computers in Society;
• HP: Health and Physical Education;
• MT: Mathematics;
• NL: Non-Native Language;
• SS: Smith Seminar;
• RH: Rhetoric
Pillars Requirements
• HU: Humanities;
• IG: Integrated Studies/Global Studies;
• NS: Natural Sciences;
• SB: Social and Behavioral Sciences;
• VP: Visual, Performing, and Physical Arts
Foundations
Unless exempted through placement testing, students are required to
complete the course requirements listed below. The common objective
for each is to enable students to acquire confidence in skills that are
necessary for life-long professional success and personal satisfaction.
Computers in Society (3 hours)
CSC 131Computers in Society
3.00 credit hours
CSC131 Computer in Society Three credit hours This course provides
students with an introduction to computer hardware and software
in addition to computer applications such as work processing
spreadsheets, database, power point, and multimedia. The course will
also introduce students to the World Wide Web and its application.
Health and Physical Education (3 hours)
HED 132Personal Health and Wellness
3.00 credit hours
HED132- Personal Health and Wellness Three Credit Hours A lecture
and physical activity course focusing on topics such as Preventive
health care, nutrition, physical activity, coping in today’s Society, decision
making, diseases, drugs, love and the human life Cycle.
PED 131Aerobic Fitness
3.00 credit hours
PED131 Aerobic Fitness Three credit hours This course incorporates
the basic principles of cardiovascular conditioning through low and
high impact moves and intensities. Classes will include kickboxing,
boot camp, step aerobics, and circuit training, combined with stretching,
muscle toning and abdominal work. This course will be part lecture and
part activity to promote overall physical fitness and wellness. Students
will learn to participate in aerobic combinations helping to improve
their cardiovascular system, have a better understanding of weight
control, determine their body composition and current cardiorespiratory
and muscular fitness levels, and select a safe and appropriate aerobic
program. This course satisfies the Foundation requirement in the Liberal
Studies Program.
PED 136Physical Fitness and Wellness
3.00 credit hours
PED136 Physical Fitness and Wellness Three credit hours This course
is designed for students to participate in physical activity. It involves
the interaction and participation of aerobic fitness and conditioning
exercises that emphasize cardiovascular endurance, muscular
endurance, muscular strength, body composition, flexibility and stress
management through yoga practice. The course promotes healthy living
that encompasses wellness and science-based approach towards the
field of nutrition, exercise, health promotion and disease prevention.
This course satisfies the Foundation requirement in the Liberal Studies
Program.
Mathematics (3 hours)
MTH 131College Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH131 College Algebra Three credit hours This course is designed to
provide an investigative approach to college algebra using the computer
and graphing calculator as tools. The topics covered include basic
concepts of algebra, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations
and solving systems of equations using matrices, sequences and series.
At least one hour per week of computer assisted laboratory instruction is
required.
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MTH 133Survey of Practical Applica of Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH133: Survey of Practical Applications of Mathematics 3 credit
hours This course explores practical applications of mathematics in
daily life. Students are introduced to linear, quadratic, exponential, and
logarithmic functions and some of their many applications. Students
are exposed to fundamental principles of probability and descriptive
statistics including regression. students also learn how to construct
and interpret graphical representations of data. Boolean logic, Venn
diagrams, and basic principles of mathematical finance are also covered.
Word problems are used extensively to help develop problem-solving and
critical-thinking skills that can be routinely applied in daily life. Whenever
possible, technology (including calculators and software applications) are
used to illuminate the concepts covered in the course and assist problem
solving.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement
MTH 137Precalculus I
3.00 credit hours
MTH137 Precalculus I Three credit hours Equations, Inequalities, and
Modeling; Functions and Graphs; Exponents and Radicals; Polynomial
and Rational Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conic
sections.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or by placement or consent of Department
MTH 138Precalculus II
3.00 credit hours
MTH138 Precalculus II Three credit hours The Trigonometric Functions;
Trigonometric Identities and Conditional Equations; Applications of
Trigonometry; Systems of linear equations; Matrices and Determinants;
Sequences, Series, and Probability.
Prerequisites: MTH137 or by placement or consent of Department
MTH 231Calculus I
3.00 credit hours
MTH231 Calculus I Three credit hours Functions and graphs, slope
and tangent lines, concepts of limit and continuity. Differentiation and
applications in maxima and minima problems, and rates of change.
Prerequisites: MTH138 or by placement
MTH 232Calculus II
3.00 credit hours
MTH232 Calculus II Three credit hours Anti-derivatives, Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus and definite integrals, Applications of the definite
integral to area, volume, force and work, and arc length. Transcendental
functions. Techniques of integration.
Prerequisites: MTH231
The University-Wide Non-Native Language Requirement
All JCSU students are required to satisfy the 131-132 sequence of a
non-native language either by passing or placing out of the courses. All
students who have studied a non-native language prior to matriculating
are recommended to take a placement examination in that language.
According to their scores, students will be placed in the 131, 132, 231,
232 sequence of the language studied. Students who place in 231 or 232
will have satisfied the non-native language requirement of the General
Education Program; however, no credit is granted. For any exempted
hours, these students will have to substitute additional electives from
university-wide course offerings. They may elect to continue the study of
non-native languages as electives. The language requirement can be met
by one of these sequences:
Code Title Hours
ARA131
&ARA132
Elementary Arabic I
and Elementary Arabic II
6
CHI131
&CHI132
Elementary Chinese I
and Elementary Chinese II
6
FRE131
&FRE132
Elementary French I
and Elementary French II
6
GER131
&GER132
Elemenatary German I
and Elementary German II
6
GER135 Intens Intro German 6
ITA131
&ITA132
Elementary Italian I
and Elementary Italian II
6
ITA135 Intensive Introductory Italian 6
LAT131
&LAT132
Elementary Latin I
and Elementary Latin II
6
LAT135 Intensive IntroductoryLatin 6
SPA131
&SPA132
Elementary Spanish I
and Elementary Spanish II
6
Students who wish to satisfy the language requirement with a language
other than those listed may take the equivalent of 131 and 132 at
another college or university and submit them as transfer courses via the
procedures outlined above.
Non-Native Language (6 credit hours)
ARA 131Elementary Arabic I
3.00 credit hours
ARA131 Elementary Arabic I Three credit hours An introductory course in
the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. An interactive classroom approach emphasizing the application
of language to concrete situations using essential vocabulary and
structures as well as an appreciation of Arabic cultures.
SPA 132Elementary Spanish II
3.00 credit hours
SPA132 Elementary Spanish II Three credit hours A continuation of
Spanish 131 in an ever-increasing interactive classroom environment
with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and grammatical concepts as
well as exposure to the concrete reality of culturally diverse attitudes and
behaviors.
Prerequisites: SPA131 or placement by examination
CHI 131Elementary Chinese I
3.00 credit hours
CHI131 Elementary Chinese I Three credit hours An introductory
course in the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. An interactive classroom approach emphasizing the
application of language to concrete situations using essential vocabulary
and structures as well as an appreciation of Chinese culture.
CHI 132Elementary Chinese II
3.00 credit hours
CHI132 Elementary Chinese II Three credit hours A continuation of
CHI131 in an ever-interactive classroom environment with emphasis on
expansion of vocabulary and grammatical concepts as well as exposure
to the concrete reality of culturally diverse attitudes and behaviors.
Prerequisites: CHI131 or placement by examination
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FRE 131Elementary French I
3.00 credit hours
FRE131 Elementary French I Three credit hours An introductory course in
the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. An interactive classroom approach emphasizing the application
of language to concrete situations using essential vocabulary and
structures as well as an appreciation of French/Francophone culture.
FRE 132Elementary French II
3.00 credit hours
FRE132 Elementary French II Three credit hours A continuation of
French 131 in an ever-increasing interactive classroom environment with
emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and grammatical concepts as well
as exposure to the concrete reality of culturally diverse attitudes and
behaviors.
Prerequisites: FRE131 or placement by examination
GER 131Elemenatary German I
3.00 credit hours
GER131 - Elementary German I Three Credit Hours This course is
designed for students without prior knowledge of German. We will begin
the survey of German vocabulary and grammar to develop the skills of
reading, listening, writing and speaking German. In addition, we will begin
to learn the German culture.
GER 132Elementary German II
3.00 credit hours
GER132 Elementary German II Three credit hours This course continues
the introduction to German. We will learn additional vocabulary and
grammar to broaden our ability to read, understand, speak, and write
German.
Prerequisites: GER131
ARA 132Elementary Arabic II
3.00 credit hours
ARA132 Elementary Arabic II Three credit hours A continuation of
ARA131 in an ever-interactive classroom environment with emphasis on
expansion of vocabulary and grammatical concepts as well as exposure
to the concrete reality of culturally diverse attitudes and behaviors.
Prerequisites: ARA131 or placement by examination
ITA 131Elementary Italian I
3.00 credit hours
ITA131 Elementary Italian I Three credit hours This course is designed for
students without prior knowledge of Italian. We will begin the survey of
Italian vocabulary and grammar to develop the skills of reading, listening,
writing and speaking Italian. In addition, we will begin to learn about the
Italian culture. There are no
Prerequisites: for this course
Liberal Studies Foundation: NF ITA132
ITA 132Elementary Italian II
3.00 credit hours
ITA132 Elementary Italian II Three credit hours This course continues the
introduction to Italian. We will learn additional vocabulary and grammar
to broaden our ability to read, understand, speak and write Italian.
Prerequisites: ITA131
Liberal Studies Foundation: NF
ITA 132Elementary Italian II
3.00 credit hours
ITA132 Elementary Italian II Three credit hours This course continues the
introduction to Italian. We will learn additional vocabulary and grammar
to broaden our ability to read, understand, speak and write Italian.
Prerequisites: ITA131
Liberal Studies Foundation: NF
ITA 135Intensive Introductory Italian
6.00 credit hours
ITA135 Intensive Introductory Six credit hours This intensive course
covers Elementary Italian I and Elementary Italian II in one semester.
It provides and introduction to Italian by emphasizing vocabulary and
grammar to develop the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking
Italian. In addition, we will begin to learn about the Italian culture.
Liberal Studies Foundation: NF
LAT 131Elementary Latin I
3.00 credit hours
LAT131 Elementary Latin I Three credit hours This course provides an
introduction to the fundamentals of reading classical Latin. It emphasizes
vocabulary, syntax, and Roman culture, which are studied by working with
authentic and adapted materials from the target language.
LAT 132Elementary Latin II
3.00 credit hours
LAT132 Elementary Latin II Three credit hours This intensive course
covers Elementary Latin I and Elementary Latin II in one semester. It
provides an introduction to the fundamentals of reading classical Latin by
emphasizing vocabulary, syntax, and Roman culture, which are studied by
working with authentic and adapted materials from the target language.
LAT 135Intensive IntroductoryLatin
6.00 credit hours
LAT135 Intensive Introductory Latin Six credit hours This intensive
course covers Elementary Latin I and Elementary Latin II in one semester.
It provides an introduction to the fundamentals of reading classical Latin
by emphasizing vocabulary, syntax, and Roman culture, which are studied
by working with authentic and adapted materials.
SPA 131Elementary Spanish I
3.00 credit hours
SPA131 Elementary Spanish I Three credit hours An introductory
course in the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. An interactive classroom approach emphasizing the
application of language to concrete situations using essential vocabulary
and structures as well as an appreciation of Hispanic culture.
Smith Seminar (3 hours)
SMS 100Smith Seminar
3.00 credit hours
SMS100 – Smith Seminar Three Credit Hours This course is designed
to meet the needs of first year students at Johnson C. Smith University,
including entering freshman as well as transfer students. The course
aims to foster academic success, facilitate student engagement and
connection with JCSU experience, and to prepare and assist students
in their personal growth and development as they forge intellectual and
professional identities. This course satisfies a foundation requirement in
Liberal Studies curriculum.
Rhetoric (9 hours): Public Speaking (3 hours),
Composition (3 hours) and Academic Research (3 hours)
COM 130Public Speaking and Communication
3.00 credit hours
COM130 Public Speaking and Communication Three credit hours A
practical communication course in public speaking and professional
communication in various public and professional settings and
platforms. (Formerly COM130 Fundamentals of Speech). Note: Students
must receive a grade of C or higher.
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ENG 131Composition
3.00 credit hours
ENG131 Composition Three credit hours A study of composition with
an emphasis on the writing process, the coherence and support of
arguments, Standard Written English syntax and grammar, information
literacy, and critical reading.
RHC 133Academic Research
3.00 credit hours
RHC133 Academic Research Three credit hours This course introduces
a variety of academic writing styles from various disciplines to develop
rhetorical skills in writing clear, purposeful, and effective prose in an
academic context. Students will learn how to develop an effective
research question/thesis, conduct a literature review, compile an
annotated bibliography and outline, and produce an APA-formatted
research paper grounded in this research. The course focuses on
developing analytical reading skills in an academic context, as well as
critical thinking and written communication skills related to conceiving
and executing an investigative research paper. Students must receive a
grade of C or higher.
Prerequisites: ENG131
Pillars
Students are required to complete the requirement for each of the Pillars
by choosing from among the courses listed within a Pillar. In addition,
students are required to complete an additional three (3) credit hours
by selecting courses from any of the five Pillars. The common objective
for the Pillars is to introduce students to various traditions and fields
of inquiry that human beings continue to use to explain, organize, and
interpret the world and their place in it.
Some major programs may require students to take particular courses
within some or all of the pillars for reasons of program accreditation.
Students are encouraged to have detailed conversations with their
academic advisor about how to make the best choice(s) that satisfy both
student interest and requirements within a given major.
Humanities (3 hours)
Completion of this requirement enables students to understand the
human condition as it is expressed in various media, such as, for
example, writing, art, and music. An introduction to the working methods
of philosophers, historians, literary critics, or other practitioners in related
areas enables students to appreciate the ways in which the humanities
attempt to answer important questions. Students gain knowledge and
acquire vocabulary to help them frame appropriate questions, formulate
theses, and analyze these to assess their validity and purpose.
CST 231Intro to Cultural Theory
3.00 credit hours
CST231 Introduction to Cultural Theory Three credit hours This course
introduces students to a range of theories and interpretive strategies
central to the field of cultural studies. Topics include: defining and
contesting “popular” culture, race and representation, gender and
sexuality, Marxism, structuralism and post-structuralism, postmodernism
and post-colonial theory.
Prerequisites: CST131
CST 234Introduction to Pop Culture
3.00 credit hours
CST Intro to Popular Culture Three Credit Hours Drawing on work in the
field of Cultural Studies, this course introduces students to a variety of
theoretical approaches to the study of popular culture. Students will
survey a range of definitions and theories related to mass media and
popular culture that focus on issues of ideology, power, and identity
formation across a variety of sites, including film, television, popular
music, social media, and digital gaming,
Prerequisites: CST131 or Co-Requisite CST231
CST 332Rapsody's Eve and Hip-Hop Feminism
3.00 credit hours
CST332 Rapsody's Eve and Hip-Hop Feminism Three Credit Hours In this
course, students will explore the roots and routes of hip-hop feminism
through Rapsody's 2019 release EVE. Eve's tracklist features tracks
title with names of significant black women through history. Through
critical readings, discussion, and multimedia expression, we will examine
the history behind Rapsody's artistic representation of these women.
This course features a particular focus on the roots of feminist thought
among Black North Carolinians, including examination of the legacies
of North Carolina artist and thinks like Nina Simone, Anna Jula Cooper,
and Roberta Flack. Additionally, students will look at hip-hop's history
to engage with albums from women hip hoppers in multiple eras. Using
critical reading and listening skills, students will present original research
on hip-hop history, hip-hop feminist criticism, and critical theory.
ENG 232Studies in World Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG232 Studies in World Literature Three credit hours An introduction to
literature, using poetry, fiction, and drama from around the world (Africa,
Asia, Europe, South and North America).
Prerequisites: ENG 132
ENG 296Topics in English
3.00 credit hours
This course provides a sophomore-level examination of a particular topic
in language or literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases
where students take courses in different topics.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in ENG131 or equivalent placement
ENG 320The Arthurian Cycle: Early Material
1.00 credit hours
ENG320: The Arthurian Cycle: The Early Material to the Romances
Once credit hour An examination of the Arthurian Tradition's origins and
development from the Welsh Triads, the Mabinogion, and Gawain and the
Green Knight, through Geoffrey of Monmouth and Chretien de Troyes .
ENG 321The Arthurian Cycle: Mallory
1.00 credit hours
ENG321: The Arthurian Cycle: Mallory One credit hour An examination
Mallory's Le Morted'Arthur, its sources, and historical context.
ENG 322The Arthurian Cycle: Later Interpr.
1.00 credit hours
ENG322 C: The Arthurian Cycle: Later Interpretations One credit hour An
examination of post-Mallory interpretations of the Arthurian cycle, which
may include Tennyson, T. H. White, J. R. R. Tolkien, and the film Excalibur .
ENG 323Writing for Social Media: Short Frm
1.00 credit hours
ENG323: Writing for Social Media: Short Form One credit hour An
examination of short form writing for Social Media (e.g., memes and
Twitter). This includes both an examination of this kind of writing, the
practice and application of this kind of writing, and the ethics involved in
this kind of writing (e.g., who has the right to an image used in a meme).
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ENG 324Writing for Social Media:Standard
1.00 credit hours
ENG324: Writing for Social Media: Standard Form One credit hour
An examination of standard writing for Social Media (e.g., Facebook
posts, blog posts, and comments found appended to articles-- like news
reports). This includes both an examination of this kind of writing, the
practice and application of this kind of writing, and the ethics involved in
this kind of writing (e.g., cyberbullying).
ENG 325Writing for Social Media: Long Form
1.00 credit hours
ENG325: Writing for Social Media: Long Form One credit hour An
examination of long form writing for Social Media (e.g., full length articles
designed for socially driven sites like The Huffington Post). This includes
both an examination of this kind of writing, the practice and application
of this kind of writing, and the ethics involved in this kind of writing (e.g.,
"link -bait" headlines, how and when should online writers be paid).
ENG 331Advanced Composition
3.00 credit hours
ENG331 Advanced Composition Three credit hours Uses a variety of
readings as a basis for essay writing with sophisticated rhetorical and
organizational strategies. Emphasis is on elements of style, integration of
source, varieties of argumentation, and length.
Prerequisites: ENG234
ENG 333British Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG333-334 British Literature Three credit hours each A survey of British
literature from Beowulf to selected works of the present time. Offered in
alternate years.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 334British Literature II
3.00 credit hours
ENG333-334 British Literature Three credit hours each A survey of British
literature from Beowulf to selected works of the present time. Offered in
alternate years.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 335American Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG335-336 American Literature Three credit hours each A survey of
American literature from selected works of the Colonial Period to the
present time. (Offered Alternate Years)
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 336American Literat II
3.00 credit hours
ENG335-336 American Literature Three credit hours each A survey of
American literature from selected works of the Colonial Period to the
present time. (Offered Alternate Years)
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 337Creative Writing
3.00 credit hours
ENG337 Creative Writing Three credit hours Study of theory and
techniques of the short story, the essay, the novel, and poetry. Individual
experimentation in the various genres. Enrollment with prior consent
of instructor. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the
instructor, but only three hours may be counted toward English major
requirements.
ENG 350Dark Age & Medieval Lit of Britain
1.00 credit hours
ENG350: The Dark Age and Medieval Literature of Britain One Credit Hour
A study of the canonical works of literature in Old and Middle English.
ENG 351Eng Ren Writers other than Shakespe
1.00 credit hours
ENG351: English Renaissance Writers other than Shakespeare One
Credit Hour A study of Shakespeare's contemporaries in the English
Renaissance.
ENG 352English Civil War, Restor. & Englig
1.00 credit hours
ENG352: The English Civil War, The Restoration and the Enlightenment
One Credit Hour A study of English speaking writers on both sides
of the Atlantic from the period of the English Civil War through the
Englightenment period.
ENG 353Romantic and Gothic Literature
1.00 credit hours
ENG353 Romantic & Gothic Literature One Credit Hour A study of the
English Romantics, the Transcendentalists, and writers of the Gothic.
ENG 354Abolitionist Liter Ameri Civil War
1.00 credit hours
ENG354: Abolitionist Literature and the American Civil War One Credit
Hour A study of slave narrative tradition and the literature surrounding
the American Civil War.
ENG 355The Gilded Age
1.00 credit hours
ENG355 The Guilded Age One Credit Hour A study of American writing
following the Civil War.
ENG 3571st World War and Lost Generation
1.00 credit hours
ENG357: The First World War and the Lost Generation One Credit Hour
A study of the World War I writers and the writers of the Lost Generation
that came after, and wrote in response to, World War I.
ENG 358The Harlem Renaissance
1.00 credit hours
ENG358: The Harlem Renaissance Once Credit Hour A study of the Jazz
Age and the writers of the Harlem Renaissance.
ENG 359The Modernists
1.00 credit hours
ENG359: The Modernist One Credit Hour A study of the Modernist
Movement, as it expressed itself on both sides of the Atlantic.
ENG 360The Postmodernists
1.00 credit hours
ENG360: The Postmodernists One credit hour A study of the
Postmodernist Movement, as it expressed itself on both sides of the
Atlantic.
ENG 361Contemporary Literatures
1.00 credit hours
ENG361: Contemporary Literatures One credit hour A study of recent and
contemporary works in English from the English speaking world.
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ENG 362Global Slave Narratives
3.00 credit hours
ENG-362-Global Slave Narratives Three Credit Hours This course
introduces students to 18th and 19th Century Slave Narratives,
autobiographical accounts written by slaves themselves about their
experiences of capture, abuse, defiance, and survival within the confines
of the peculiar insitution known as slavery. The first hand accounts
emanate from counties like Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, the Dominican
Republic,Haiti, the United States, and countries on the African continent.
Liberal Studies Pillar: . HU
LS 130ID: African-American & Other Cul Tr
3.00 credit hours
LS 130 African -American and Other Cultural Traditions Three credit
hours African-American and Other Cultural Traditions The aim of this
interdisciplinary Freshman Studies course is to enable students to
examine the process of human identity formation in Western and
non-Western contexts. The course aims also to enable students to
examine themselves as individuals and as citizens – their beliefs, values,
morals, customs, fears, strengths, talents, ethnicity, ways of coping
and challenging, attitudes toward learning, and interaction with other
humans. Students will conduct inquiry into the systems and factors of
this process beginning with those which may have formed their individual
identities: family, religious, political, and socio-cultural systems. Inquiry
will be based on readings from a wide variety of cross-disciplinary
materials, brainstorming through questioning, and analyzing arguments
across the disciplines.
MTH 134Mathematics and Culture
3.00 credit hours
MTH134 Mathematics and Culture Three credit hours This course
explores how mathematics is expressed globally and how it is shaped
in different societies (i. e. numbering systems, nature, patterns, art,
customs, activities). The topic of Ethnomathematics will be highlighted.
MUS 131Introduction to Music Literature
3.00 credit hours
MUS131 Introduction to Music Literature Three credit hours An
introduction to the history and literature of music. General Education
course for all students. (Satisfied the Humanities group in the Liberal
Studies program.)
PHI 131Introduction to Philosophy
3.00 credit hours
PHI131 Introduction to Philosophy Three credit hours A course
introducing the student to the reading and doing of philosophy.
Discussion of methods of philosophical inquiry and representative
philosophical concepts. (Satisfies the Humanities group in the Liberal
Studies program.)
REL 231Introduction to the Old Testament
3.00 credit hours
REL231 Introduction to the Old Testament Three Credit Hours This
course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrew Bible with readings from
the law, prophets and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use of
literary, methodologies that contemporary scholars use to understand Old
Testament literature.
REL 232Introduction to the New Testament
3.00 credit hours
REL232 Intro to the New Testament Three Credit Hours This course is
a survey of the literature of first-century Christianity with readings from
the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters. Topics include
the literary structure, audience, and religious perspective of the writings,
as well as the historical and cultural context of the early Christian
community. Students are introduced to the critical methodologies that
contemporary scholars use to understand New Testament literature.
VPD 432Dance as an Art Form
3.00 credit hours
VPD432 Dance As an Art Form Three credit hours This course provides a
broad history of concert dance, discussing the many purposes that dance
has served in various cultures around the world, from the Middle Ages to
the present. It provides context for the historical use of dance as religion,
exercise, ceremony, protest, and art form.
VPS 233Art Appreciation
3.00 credit hours
VPS233 Art Appreciation Three credit hours A survey of styles, themes,
and movements in Western art beginning with prehistoric cave painting to
exploration of artistic developments in the twenty first century. (Formerly
ART 231)
VPT 232Introduction to Theatre
3.00 credit hours
VPT232 Introduction to Theatre Three credit hours Study of the theatre
as an art form. This course is designed to develop an appreciation
of theatre, practicing performance criticism, and studying theatre
production processes. (Formerly DRA 232)
Integrated Studies, Global Studies, and Emergent Fields
(3 hours)
Completion of this requirement enables students to appreciate the
synergy that global perspectives/subjects and different disciplines
can bring to a field of inquiry. An introduction to the theoretical and
methodological framework of the disciplines studied leads students
to understand how theoretical underpinnings determine a discipline’s
perspective and also how, for emergent studies, there is always need
to identify and articulate the theoretical grounding(s) in order to both
recognize and creatively approach and solve new problems or questions.
ACC 230Accounting for Non-Business Majors
3.00 credit hours
ACC230- Accounting for Non-Business Majors Three credit hours
This course introduces Accounting as a language of business for non-
business majors. Communication of financial information through
financial statements and their major components will be the focus of
this course. Students will be exposed to a basic analysis of financial
information.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or higher
ARA 196Introductory Topic in Arabic
3.00 credit hours
ARA196 Introductory Topics in Arabic Three credit hours This course
provides a freshman-level introduction to a particular topic in Arabic
language or literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases
where students take courses in different topics. This course may, at
times, be cross-listed with ENG 196.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG131 or ARA131 or equivalent
placement
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ARA 296Topics in Arabic
3.00 credit hours
ARA296 Topics in Arabic Three credit hours This course provides a
sophomore-level examination of a particular topic in Arabic language or
literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases where students
take courses in different topics. The four-credit version includes a lab that
that examines the topic through Arabic-language texts. This course may,
at times, be cross-listed with ENG296. In addition to these requirements,
permission of the instructor may be required for the four-credit version of
the course.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG131 or ARA131 or equivalent
placement
BRC 135Integrated Research and Bibl Method
3.00 credit hours
BRC135 Integrated Research Three Credit Hours The course examines
the theoretical relationship between thought, reading, and writing.
with specific attention to ways this relationship underlies learning.
Students will receive practical training in special methods and materials
of research using theoretical principles to integrate research and
documentation source materials. Interdisciplinarity, research topic
choice and development, bibliographic selection, and research writing
based on interpretive reading will be the primary content focus. This
course will be used as a gateway to writing and transitioning students
into their respective majors with emphasis on future Senior Thesis
and development editing, and revision (using various formats). Upon
completion, students should be able to produce a bibliographic and
methods tools. In addition, students will reinforce the fields and library
research, including the skills of summarization, paraphrasing, and
quoting source material.
BRC 230Topics in Minority Studies Colorism
3.00 credit hours
Topics in Minority Studies
BUS 100Introduction to Business
3.00 credit hours
BUS100 Introduction of Business Three Credit Hours This Introduction
to Business course explains the world of businesses and their
owners, employees, and customers. Emphasis will be given to social
responsibility, sustainability, economies of scale, and globalization. Basic
business concepts, careers, and the interrelationships and complexities
of businesses will be studied, analyzed, and evaluated.
CHI 296Topics in Chinese
3.00 credit hours
CHI296 Topics in Chinese Three to Four Credit Hours This course
provides a sophomore-level examination of a particular topic in Chinese
language or literature. The course may be repeated for credit for cases
where students take courses in different topics. The four credit section
includes a lab section that examines the topic through Chinese-language
texts. This course may, at times, be cross-listed with ENG296. In addition,
a grade of C or better in CHI132, equivalent placement, or permission of
the instructor for four credit version of the course.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG131 or CHI131 or equivalent
placement
CSC 133Web Design
3.00 credit hours
CS 133- Web Design Three Credit Hours This course will cover the basis
of Web page and Web site Design. Students will be able to develop
platform-independent sites using HTML and CSS.
CSC 134Computer Science Principles
3.00 credit hours
CSC134 Computer Science Principles Three credit hours This course
introduces students to the foundational concepts of the field and
challenges them to use computer science as a platform to positively
impact their community. The course will introduce students to the
creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data
sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts both
locally and globally. NSP: IG
Prerequisites: None
CSC 236Intro to Medical Informatics
3.00 credit hours
CSC236 Intro to Medical Informatics Three credit hours The field
of Medical Informatics deals with the storage, retrieval and use of
information in health care and medicine. In addition to fundamental
principles this course will introduce students to the electronic health
records, decision support systems, security issues, information retrieval,
bioinformatics, public health informatics, imaging informatics, nursing
informatics and consumer health informatics. Upon completion of the
course, the students will be able to explain Healthcare data management,
electronic medical records, Health IT software, computerized ECG, EEG
and EMG, computer assisted medical imaging, and Magnetic Resonance.
Prerequisites: CSC131
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
CST 321Critical Race Theory
3.00 credit hours
CST321 Critical Race Theory Three Credit Hours This course will examine
the political debates in the U.S. over Critical Race Theory (CRT). Students
will engage the theoretical routes of CRT as a legal theory to develop a
clear definition of its inception and reception. After examining Critical
Race Theory proper, students will parse the ways in which CRT now
circulates both the Right and the Left to examine the ways in which
CRT is deployed in the popular sphere. As such students will also
engage the subtle differences between Critical Race Theory - a theoral
of legal deconstruction - and Critical Race Studies - a broader academic
Interdisplinary perspective.
Prerequisites: RHC133
CST 232Introd to Critical Studies in Race
3.00 credit hours
CST232 Intro to Critical Studies in Race Three Credit Hours Drawing on
the work in the field of Critical Studies, this course introduces students
to a variety of theoretical approaches to the study of race in the United
States. Students will survey the history of Critical Studies in Race in their
various philosophical formations. After a historical survey of the field,
students will identify how Critical Studies in Race engages the historical
scope of various disciplines that critically engage race in popular culture,
economics, law, and criminal justice.
Prerequisites: CST131 or Co-Requisite CST231
CST 233Intro to Gender and Sexual Studies
3.00 credit hours
CST233 Intro to Gender and Sexuality Studies Three Credit Hours This
course will provide an overview and analysis of gender and sexuality,
focusing on exploring the relationship between gender, gender roles,
sexuality, and global social institutions (the economy, family, religion,
education). Focus will be given to social institutional changes and social
movements.
Prerequisites: CST131 or Co-Requisite CST231
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ETH 131Introduction to Ethics
3.00 credit hours
ETH131 Introduction to Ethics Three Credit Hours This course explores
the basic sources and methodologies of selected systems of ethical
reasoning from a global perspective and applies them to contemporary
problems in individuals and social ethics. This course is cross-listed as
PHI234. There are no
Prerequisites: for this course
HED 336Death and Dying
3.00 credit hours
HED336 Death and Dying Three credit hours This course will examine the
cultural perception, trends, economic and emotional factors associated
with death and dying.
HED 337Environmental Health
3.00 credit hours
HED337 Environmental Health Three credit hours This course examines
the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person and all
the related factors impacting behaviors. It encompasses the assessment
and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect
health as they relate to preventing disease and creating health-supportive
social and cultural environments
HED 435Epidemiology
3.00 credit hours
HED435 Epidemiology Three Credit Hours This course introduces
students to principles and concepts in epidemiology through lectures,
discussion groups, assigned readings and exercises. Students are
given the opportunity to acquire an understanding of principles and
concepts, the vocabulary of epidemiology , methods of epidemiological
investigation, and the interpretation and evaluation of reports of
epidemiological research.
HED 439Queer Studies
3.00 credit hours
HED439 Queer Studies Three Credit Hours In this course, students
will explore the field of queer studies- its relationship to both the
lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and to
understanding of broader culture and society. Particular attention will be
given to the relationships between discrimination and oppression, and
health and wellness. Health disparities in the LGBT population will also
be explored. Issues will be explored using interdisciplinary approaches
that incorporate the intersecting questions of race, class, gender, and
nationality alongside sexuality and gender identity. We will cultivate
analytical tools developed out of feminist and LGBT political movements.
Prerequisites: ENG131
HIS 131World Civilizations to 1500
3.00 credit hours
HIS131 World Civilizations to 1500 Three credit hours This course is
a study of early human history and the world’s major civilizations to
1500, including the strengths and weaknesses of those societies, parallel
developments, and cultural interaction.
HIS 132World Civilizations 1500 to present
3.00 credit hours
HIS132 World Civilizations from 1500 to the Present Three credit hours
This course is a continuation of HIS131. The major trend during this
period is the emergence of the modern world through global interaction.
IDS 296Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Cultr
3.00 credit hours
IDS296: Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture Three Credit Hours This
course addresses societal ills, life and identity within that culture, and
explores the overall impact and phenomenon of sneakers on a global
level. Whether an aficionado of sneaker culture or a contentious observer
of the culture, this course examines the true essence of all things sneaker
culture. Fulfills the Integrated Studies, Global Studies, Emergent Fields
Pillar.
Prerequisites: ENG131
MTH 135Mathematics and Personal Finance
3.00 credit hours
MTH135: Mathematics and Personal Finance 3 credit hours This course
explores techniques in successful management of personal finances.
Through application of mathematical and critical thinking skills and
concepts, it encompasses a broad coverage of basic financial planning
and decision making, taxes, managing savings, purchasing a home, the
impact of credit, investments and saving for retirement.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement
MTH 233Mathematics and Speadsheets
3.00 credit hours
MTH233 Mathematics and Spreadsheets Three Credit Hours This
course explores how to use a spreadsheet to enter and analyze
data, set up mathematical formulas, and use various mathematical,
statistical, financial, and logical functions and formatting for calculating,
forecasting, presenting, and integrating data.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement; CSC131 or equivalent
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
PLS 235Global Leadership
3.00 credit hours
This course is designed to introduce students to key concepts and
figures of leadership and lead ship development within an international
context. As our world becomes more interconnected, it is increasingly
important for students to know the leadership paradigms enacted in
other nations as well as understand the profiles of some of the planet’s
most influential leaders of the present age. This course will take an
in-depth look at notions such as emotional health; empowerment
theory; organization communication; and the deity complex to examine
contemporary figures of global import. This course is reading and writing
intensive and may involve international travel. There are no
Prerequisites: or requirements for this course
REL 131Survey of the Great Living Religion
3.00 credit hours
REL131 Survey of the Great Living Religions Three credit hours A study
of the world!s living religions, including those of Africa, in light of their
historical development, beliefs, practices, and contemporary importance.
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
REL 337Islam in America
3.00 credit hours
REL337 Islam in America Three Credit Hours After a brief review of the
emergence and development of Islam as a global religion, this course will
explore the history of Islam in the United States, taking note especially
of the relationship between global Islam and tge Nation of Islam, and
the effects of post- September 11th "War on Terror" for the Islamic
communities of the United States.
Prerequisites: REL131
Natural Sciences (4 hours)
Completion of this requirement enables students to understand how
the tools of physical and natural scientists, the scientific method, are
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used to answer important questions. Students learn to understand basic
principles of science and its accompanying technology, to locate and
evaluate information about any area of science and technology, and
to demonstrate an ability to use scientific methods. Students also will
apply their understanding of science and technology to analyze current
societal problems and evaluate some of the ethical problems raised by
the sciences and by technology.
BIO 143Intro to Biology I
4.00 credit hours
BIO143 Introduction to Biology I Four credit hours An introduction to
the biological sciences. Major concepts covered include the nature of
scientific inquiry, cell biology, animal and plant physiology, genetics and
energetics, with a focus on the basic characteristics of living things.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
CHE 131General Chemistry I
3.00 credit hours
CHE131 General Chemistry I Three credit hours A discussion of the
fundamental principles of chemistry in relation to the physical and
chemical properties of the metallic and nonmetallic elements and their
compounds. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites: Placement in MTH137 or higher or passing score on
departmental placement exam, or approval of department head
CHE 111General Chemistry I Laboratory
1.00 credit hours
CHE111 General Chemistry Laboratory I One credit hour Laboratory
course to accompany Chemistry 131. Three hours of lab per week.
Corequisites: CHE131 or consent of department
CHE 132General Chemistry II
3.00 credit hours
CHE132 General Chemistry II Three credit hours A continuation of
Chemistry 131. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites: CHE131
Corequisites: CHE112 or consent of department
CHE 112General Chemistry II Laboratory
1.00 credit hours
CHE112 General Chemistry Laboratory II One credit hour Laboratory
course to accompany Chemistry 132. Three hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: CHE111 and 131
Corequisites: CHE132 or consent of department
NSC 140Studies in the Natural Sciences
4.00 credit hours
NSC140- Studies in the Natural Sciences Four Credit Hours In this course
students learn about selected areas of the natural science while being
guided in the use of scientific procedure and the practice of scientific
thinking to collect and analyze data related to selected phenomena.
Professional ethics in science and technology is also discussed. This
course meets in a classroom setting three hours per week, with up to an
additional three hours per week in a lab setting.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement in a higher math
PHY 241General Physics
4.00 credit hours
PHY241 General Physics Four credit hours The first course in a two
semester algebra-based introduction to physics. Includes fundamental
principles of physics in relation to classical mechanics, thermodynamics,
vibrations and wave motion. Three lecture hours and three hours of
laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in Math 138 or consent of the
Department
PHY 243Mechanics
4.00 credit hours
PHY243 Mechanics Four credit hours The first course in a two semester
calculus-based introduction to physics. This course offers an introduction
to vectors; statics, and dynamics of particles; momentum, work, and
energy; conservation law; and mechanics of rigid bodies. Three lecture
hours and three hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in Math 231 or consent of the
Department
PHY 244Electrodynamics
4.00 credit hours
PHY244 Electricity and Magnetism Four credit hours A continuation
of physics 243. This course offers an introduction to the physics of
electricity and magnetism, including electric fields, electric currents,
circuits, magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic
waves. Three lecture hours and three hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in PHY243 and Math 232 or consent
of the Department
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
Completion of this requirement enables students to understand and
evaluate social structures that humans have created to organize the
social world in which they live. An introduction to the working methods of
social and behavioral scientists enables students to recognize, analyze,
and evaluate a variety of social scientific evidence as they learn to
apply various analytical approaches, including inductive, deductive, and
normative processes. The result is an understanding of the depth and
scope of the human experience, helping students to explain how and why
humans act and think the way they do and to provide meaningful and
substantive context for the intellectual study of the varieties of human
experiences from the individual to the collective and the private to the
public.
COM 252Interpersonal Communication
3.00 credit hours
COM252 Interpersonal Communication Three credit hours The course
introduces students to the theory and practice of interpersonal
communication, the ultimate goal being to help them develop more
effective communication skills in their personal and professional
lives. Emphasis is placed on relational communication in personal,
social, professional and cultural contexts. Topics include areas such as
emotions, communicating with family, communicating at work, verbal
and nonverbal communication, listening, and relationship development,
maintenance and dissolution.
ECO 230Economics for Non-Bus and Eco Major
3.00 credit hours
ECO230-Economics for Non Business & Economics Majors Three credit
hours This is an economics course which is designed for students who
may or may not be majoring in Business Administration and Economics.
The objective of this course is to provide the basic foundation of our
economic system in terms of how our economic system determines what
to produce, how to produce,and how to distribute the resulting products.
This course does not require any
Prerequisites: .
HED 335Minority Health Problems & Issues
3.00 credit hours
HED335 Minority Health Three credit hours Problems and Issues This
course is designed to discuss the social characteristics of minority
populations, mortality and morbidity indicators, prevention strategies, and
the recommendations by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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HIS 135History the United States to 1865
3.00 credit hours
HIS135 History of the United States to 1865 Three credit hours A study
of the United States from European colonization to 1865.
HIS 136History of the US Since 1865
3.00 credit hours
HIS136 History of the United States Since 1865 Three credit hours A
study of the United States from the conclusion of the Civil War to the
present.
POL 100Introduction to Political Science
3.00 credit hours
POL100- Introduction to Political Science Three Credit Hours This course
is an intro-level Political Science course and is designed to be the first
exposure to Political Science for students-majors as well as non-majors.
It is an introduction to the study of political behavior, processes and
institutions. Course includes a discussion and comparison of political
ideas, theories, systems and policies. Focus on analysis of political
problems on a national and global level, as well as a definition of central
concepts. This course is proposed to accommodate the new Liberal
Studies program under the pillar Social and Behavioral Sciences. This
course will be offered in multiple sections every semester, with no
Prerequisites: .
POL 131American Government
3.00 credit hours
POL131 American Government Three credit hours A study of the
development, structure, and operation of the American political system.
(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters).
POL 230Intro to Political Analysis
3.00 credit hours
POL-230 Intro to Political Analysis Three Credit Hours An introductory
study and application of the concepts and methods necessary for an
analysis of the political system. (Fall Semester Only)
Prerequisites: POL131 or permission of instructor
PSY 131General Psychology I
3.00 credit hours
PSY131 General Psychology Three credit hours A course designed to
provide an understanding of behavior through the study of growth and
development, motivation, emotion, learning, personality, intelligence, and
other related topics.
PLS 135Principles of Mentoring
3.00 credit hours
PLS135 Principles of Mentorship Three Credit Hours This course will
explore various environments as socio-cultural artifacts. It will serve
as an orientation to the mentorship and service and is designed for
individuals interested in being involved in youth work. In particular,
the course will examine issues and trends within education and other
social service professions. Students will contemplate major theories
of mentorship and service, as well as historic and contemporary
philosophies on mentorship. Further, the course will provide a broad
overview of social service professional trajectories, wherein students will
learn about the roles of teachers, school leaders, as well as non-profit and
social service manager. There are no
Prerequisites: or requirements for this course
Visual, Performing, and Physical Arts (3 hours)
Completion of this requirement enables students to understand, interpret,
and evaluate the many ways in which human beings make meaning
through non-verbal and per formative means, such as dance and theater.
In addition to learning about the tradition of visual and performing arts,
students also have opportunities to learn how the human body is used to
express meaning and to communicate this meaning to others.
PED 130Argentine Tango
3.00 credit hours
PED130 Argentine Tango Dance Three Credit Hours This course will
focus on the basics of the Argentine Social Dance known as Tango, and
the physical conditioning required to participate in it. It will include the
history and roots of the music and the dance. It will also address the
etiquette and customs that surround the social dance. No
Prerequisites: are required
PED 135Rhythm and Dance
3.00 credit hours
Rhythm and Dance Three Credit Hours This course will focus on
introducing all levels of students to the practical understand of and
participation in various dance forms and creative movement. It will
encourage positive self/body awareness, promoting health and
encouraging the development of cognitive and intuitive skills as well as
increased well –being Finally, it will increase students’ global awareness
of the role of dance in culture through writing and analysis. This course
is accessible for all levels of movers. Prior dance experience is not a This
will satisfy the Visual, Performing, and Physical Arts Pillar.
Prerequisites: for this course
PED 138Yoga: Union of Mind and Body
3.00 credit hours
PED138 Yoga: Union of Mind & Body Three Credit Hours This course
will explore the many dimensions of yoga. Students are introduced to
the ancient discipline of personal development that balances body,
mind, and spirit. It has three components: an introduction to the history,
practice and philosophy of classical yoga & its goals which students
explore through study of anatomy & physiology, reading and inquiry;
stress management methods; practice of Hatha yoga postures, focused
breathing and various forms of medication.
VPD 131Dance for Non Majors
3.00 credit hours
VPD131 Dance for Non-Majors Three Credit Hours The purpose of Dance
for Non-Majors is to provide the student with an introduction to, or review
of, the technique and vocabulary of two or more genres of dance. This
course satisfies the Visual, Performing, and Physical Arts Pillar. There
are no prequisites for this introductory course. Students will be required
to follow a dress properly, and physically participate in class daily. The
course may also include written work.
VPD 224African Dance
2.00 credit hours
VPD224 African Dance Two credit hours The course provides an
introduction to dances, music, and cultures of various regions in Africa
with an emphasis on learning authentic dances and their historical
and cultural contexts. Students develop strength, aerobic stamina,
coordination, flexibility, and rhythmic sophistication by working with
master drummers.
VPG 341Digital Photographic Tech I
3.00 credit hours
VPG341 Digital Photographic Techniques I Three credit hours This is
an introductory course to color photography in a digital photographic
environment. Through the use of Adobe Photoshop, archival printing,. and
their own personal cameras, students learn to treat the computer as if it
were a darkroom. Students should start the class with an understanding
of camera basics and photography as a medium.
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Liberal Studies Curriculum
Code Title Hours
Foundations
Computers in Society
CSC131 Computers in Society 3
Health and Physical Education
Select three hours from the following: 3
HED132 Personal Health and Wellness
PED131 Aerobic Fitness
PED136 Physical Fitness and Wellness
Mathematics
Select three hours from the following: 3
MTH131 College Algebra
MTH133 Survey of Practical Applica of Math
MTH137 Precalculus I
MTH138 Precalculus II
MTH231 Calculus I
MTH232 Calculus II
Non-Native Language (must take both 131 & 132 in chosen language)
Select six hours from the following: 6
ARA, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, LAT, or SPA
Smith Seminar
SMS100 Smith Seminar 3
Rhetoric (must take all three courses)
COM130 Public Speaking and Communication 3
ENG131 Composition 3
RHC133 Academic Research 3
Pillars
Humanities
Select three hours from the following: 3
ENG232 Studies in World Literature
ENG296 Topics in English
ENG320 The Arthurian Cycle: Early Material (one credit
each)
ENG321 The Arthurian Cycle: Mallory (one credit each)
ENG322 The Arthurian Cycle: Later Interpr. (one credit each)
ENG323 Writing for Social Media: Short Frm (one credit
each)
ENG324 Writing for Social Media:Standard (one credit each)
ENG325 Writing for Social Media: Long Form (one credit
each)
ENG331 Advanced Composition
ENG333 British Literature
ENG334 British Literature II
ENG335 American Literature
ENG336 American Literat II
ENG337 Creative Writing
ENG350 Dark Age & Medieval Lit of Britain (one credit each)
ENG351 Eng Ren Writers other than Shakespe (one credit
each)
ENG352 English Civil War, Restor. & Englig (one credit each)
ENG353 Romantic and Gothic Literature (one credit each)
ENG354 Abolitionist Liter Ameri Civil War (one credit each)
ENG355 The Gilded Age (one credit each)
ENG356 The Victorians (one credit each)
ENG357 1st World War and Lost Generation (one credit
each)
ENG358 The Harlem Renaissance (one credit each)
ENG359 The Modernists (one credit each)
ENG360 The Postmodernists (one credit each)
ENG361 Contemporary Literatures (one credit each)
ENG362 Global Slave Narratives
LS130 ID: African-American & Other Cul Tr
MTH134 Mathematics and Culture
MUS131 Introduction to Music Literature
PHI131 Introduction to Philosophy
REL231 Introduction to the Old Testament
REL232 Introduction to the New Testament
VPD432 Dance as an Art Form
VPS233 Art Appreciation
VPT232 Introduction to Theatre
Integrated Studies, Global Studies, Emergent Fields
Select three hours from the following: 3
ACC230 Accounting for Non-Business Majors
ARA196 Introductory Topic in Arabic
ARA296 Topics in Arabic
BRC135 Integrated Research and Bibl Method
BRC230 Topics in Minority Studies Colorism
BUS100 Introduction to Business
CHI196 Special Topics in Chinese
CHI296 Topics in Chinese
CSC133 Web Design
CSC134 Computer Science Principles
CSC236 Intro to Medical Informatics
HED336 Death and Dying
HED435 Epidemiology
HED337 Environmental Health
HED439 Queer Studies
HIS131 World Civilizations to 1500
HIS132 World Civilizations 1500 to present
IDS296 Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Cultr
MTH135 Mathematics and Personal Finance
PLS235 Global Leadership
REL131 Survey of the Great Living Religion
REL337 Islam in America
Natural Sciences
Select four hours from the following: 4
BIO143 Intro to Biology I
BIO144 Intro to Biology II:
BIO240 Human Anatomy and Physiology
CHE 131/111 General Chemistry I
CHE 132/112 General Chemistry II
NSC140 Studies in the Natural Sciences
PHY241 General Physics
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PHY242 General Physics
PHY243 Mechanics
PHY244 Electrodynamics
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select three hours from the following: 3
COM252 Interpersonal Communication
ECO230 Economics for Non-Bus and Eco Major
HED335 Minority Health Problems & Issues
HIS135 History the United States to 1865
HIS136 History of the US Since 1865
POL100 Introduction to Political Science
POL131 American Government
POL230 Intro to Political Analysis
PSY131 General Psychology I
PLS135 Principles of Mentoring
Visual, Performing, Physical Arts
Select three hours from the following: 3
PED130 Argentine Tango
PED135 Rhythm and Dance
PED138 Yoga: Union of Mind and Body
PED130 Argentine Tango
VPD131 Dance for Non Majors
VPD224 African Dance
VPG341 Digital Photographic Tech I
Electives from the Pillars
Select three credits from the courses listed above 3
Total Hours 46
Honors Program
The University’s Honors Program is designed to meet the academic
needs of academically talented students. The program is designed
to infuse additional rigor into the curricula of students with proven
academic abilities. Honors students will be tasked with completing
courses and research beyond the regular curriculum requirements. Each
Department has special requirements for students to sit for Honors
within their chosen Major. Students who qualify should get specific
information about how to sit for Honors from their advisor.
The mission of the Honors Program is to create a learning community
whose graduates are able to communicate effectively, think critically,
learn independently as well as collaboratively, and demonstrate overall
excellence. These students develop academic, social, and service skills,
seek advanced degrees, and function as scholars, leaders and role
models in their community.
Academic Support
Various types of academic support are provided to students: teacher
advisors within each College, programmatic intrusive advisors, and
tutorial centers. In addition, faculty members are available for assistance
during office hours and by request as their schedules allow.
University and Community Service
JCSU endeavors to produce risk-oriented, entrepreneurial leaders
who embrace diversity of ideas, religions, and philosophies to shape
outcomes that help advance the public good. Two important core values
at the heart of the University’s mission is caring and servant leadership.
JCSU provides an environment in which students can fulfill their physical,
social, cultural, spiritual, and other personal needs, thus enabling them
to develop a compelling sense of social and civic responsibility for
leadership and service in a dynamic multi-cultural society.
In 2013-2014 Academic Year, community service was eliminated as a
graduation requirement for any JCSU student. However, students are
encouraged to actively engage with the internal and external community
through volunteerism. The University offers two venues by which
students can enhance their leadership abilities: University Service and
Community Service. Additionally, instructors may include community
service as a course requirement, and Departments may include it as
a requirement for Honors programming. Students who have a deeper
interest in community service and leadership are encouraged to take
courses that focus on leadership. Each of these courses contains an
application-based laboratory experience that highlights community
engagement. A repository of community service opportunities is
maintained in the College of Arts and Letters.
University Service
University Service is defined as those activities designed to enhance
students’ leadership development, as well as provide a means by which
they can employ those learnings in the service of their fellow students
and the University. University Service activities may include, but are not
limited to, service on the Judicial Board or participation as a University
Ambassador (including Miss JCSU and members of the Royal Court), and
Orientation Student Leader.
Service Learning
Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates
meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich
the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen
communities. Service Learning is integrated into and enhances the
academic curriculum of students engaged in service, or the educational
components of the community service program in which participants
are enrolled. Service-learning provides structured time for thoughtful
planning of the service project and guided reflection by participants
on the service experience. Overall, the most important feature of
effective service-learning programs is that both learning and service are
emphasized.
Majors
A Major consists of a set of prescribed courses in a field of study,
administered primarily by one Department, which, when combined with
general education and elective courses, leads to a bachelor’s degree.
The courses in the Major may come from more than one Department but
may not be less than thirty or should not be more than seventy hours of
credit, including all required support courses, excluding general education
(Liberal Studies) program courses. A support course is one deemed
complementary to or a Prerequisite for one or more courses in the major
course set. In some cases, in order to comply with the University's
mission that students “demonstrate competence in their chosen fields”
and according to the prevailing national academic standards, programs
have been approved by the faculty to require additional credit hours in the
major.
Note: Graduation will be governed by the catalog under which students
first enrolled in the institution and if they graduate within a period of five
years. Otherwise, the current requirements must be met.
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The University offers the following Majors:
• Biology and Chemistry Double Major (p.76)
• Biology Major (p.77)
• Business Administration Major (p.91)
• Chemistry Major (p.78)
• Communication Arts Major (p.51)
• Computer Engineering (CE) Major (p.62)
• Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) Major (p.71)
• Criminology Major (p.56)
• Cultural Studies Major (p.56)
• Dance Major (p.45)
• Economics Major (p.93)
• English Major (p.46)
• History Major (p.58)
• Information Systems Engineering (ISE) Major (p.72)
• Interdisciplinary Studies Major (p.59)
• Mathematics Major (p.73)
• Mathematics with Pre-Math Finance Concentration Major (p.74)
• Music Major - Performance Concentration (p.48)
• Political Science Major (p.59)
• Psychology Major (p.79)
• Public Health Major (p.102)
• Social Work Major (p.114)
• Spanish Major (p.49)
• Sport Management Major (p.103)
• Visual and Performing Arts Major (p.52)
Declaration of Major
It is recommended that students declare a Major no later than the end of
the Fall Semester of their sophomore year so Department Chairs will have
adequate opportunities to observe and advise students while there is
enough time to make necessary program adjustments. This plan enables
students to find major areas that are most beneficial and of the greatest
interest to them. Application for the Major should be done online. Any
student who has earned 60 hours or above, and has not declared his or
her major, will be subject to a Major Declaration hold. Students should
familiarize themselves with any requirements or Prerequisites of majors
they are interested in so that their ability to freely declare their major is
not unnecessarily delayed.
The Senior Investigative Paper
Senior Investigative Paper is required of every student for graduation.
Faculty members from a student’s major serve as advisors in its
preparation. The details of scheduling and exact requirements vary from
Department to Department and, as such, the paper may take various
forms, including but not limited to papers, portfolios, and projects.
Typically, students begin topic formulation, research design, preliminary
research, and literature searches in their junior year. Students receive
detailed information on the paper’s requirements in their Major from their
advisors and other faculty members.
Double Majors
Students must have a cumulative GPA of a 2.5 on his or her JCSU
transcript to declare a double major. Students who pursue a double major
from two different departments must complete all requirements for both
majors. Students with a double major have two methods for fulfilling the
Senior Investigative Paper Requirement:
1. The student completes two Senior Investigative Papers.
2. The student completes a single Senior Investigative Paper that
satisfies both departments. Students wishing to pursue this option
must secure the approval, in writing, from both major advisors and
the chairs of both departments. A letter recording the approval
of each the advisors and chairs for the joint project, which will
include the broad outlines of the project and how it will satisfy the
requirements of both majors, shall be placed on file in the Office
of the Registrar. It is the responsibility of the major advisor(s) to,
in conjunction, produce the letter, obtain the needed signatures,
and submit the document to the Office of the Registrar. It is
recommended, but not required, that readers be chosen in each
department and that the students and departments in question keep
a copy of the signed approval letter on file.
In cases where the two majors are housed in the same department,
the procedure for submitting a single paper will be determined at the
departmental level. A statement from the department chair, approving
a single Senior Investigative Paper, will be submitted to the Office of
the Registrar.
Minors
Students may elect to minor in an area but are not required to do so. A
Minor is a field of study outside the Major that requires a minimum of
fifteen semester credits and a maximum of twenty-one.
Application for Minor
It is recommended that students who wish to declare a Minor do so no
later than the end of the Fall Semester of their junior year. This enables
a Department Chair to assist students in selecting the most appropriate
courses from the Minor area to supplement the Major concentration and
the student’s goals. Declarations of Minors should be submitted online
after consulting with the academic advisor and department chair.
Changing of a Minor
A student may change a minor online. The academic advisor and
department chair should be consulting in changes of a minor.
Concentrations
A concentration is a defined set of courses within a Major that prepares
students for a specific goal.
Degrees and Graduation Requirements
Degrees
The University administers coursework leading to the Bachelor of Arts,
Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social
Work.
Degrees with Latin Honors
To graduate Cum Laude, a student must have spent at least forty-eight
career hours in residence at the University and have earned a Grade Point
Average between 3.0 and 3.49. To graduate Magna Cum Laude, a student
must have spent at least three years in residence at the University, earned
a Grade Point Average of 3.5 to 3.69, and have received no final grade
below a C. To graduate Summa Cum Laude, a student must have spent
at least three years in residence at the University, earned a Grade Point
Average of 3.70 to 4.00, and have received no final grade below a C.
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Posthumous Degree
The University may grant undergraduate and graduate degrees
posthumously. If a college determines that a deceased student has
completed sufficient coursework to be awarded a degree, the college
dean (or designee) has the authority to grant the degree posthumously.
A student may be considered a candidate for a posthumous degree
when the following requirements are met. Posthumous degrees may be
awarded at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Requirements for Nomination
1. A student must have been in good standing with the institution at
the time of death. Good standing is defined as not having any of
the following statuses: academic probation, academic dismissal,
disciplinary suspension or expulsion.
2. The student must have been enrolled at the time of death (summer
sessions excluded) or their continuous enrollment was interrupted by
their injury, illness, deployment, or other extenuating circumstances.
3. An undergraduate student must have earned 90 undergraduate
credits
4. A graduate student must be within 75% of degree completion.
5. The college in which the student was enrolled recommends the
awarding of a posthumous degree with support from the department
chair and the dean.
Nomination/Approval Process
1. Any university student, faculty, or staff member can suggest a
candidate be considered for a posthumous degree. This request must
be made to the Council of Deans by February 1 for consideration.
2. The student’s degree audit file will be used to verify the program
and progress toward degree completion. The Office of the Registrar
will notify the Council of Deans of the student’s eligibility for the
posthumous degree.
3. The department chair or dean of the college in which the student was
enrolled makes the formal recommendation of the candidate for a
posthumous degree in the form of a written request to the Council
of Deans. The request must include the name of the student, the
degree/program to be awarded, and the recommended semester for
degree conferral.
4. If approved by the Council of Deans:
a. The Council of Deans will notify appropriate university personnel
(e.g., registrar, president’s office, and other administrative
personnel).
b. The Registrar (or designee) will inform the immediate family of
the university’s decision and desire to recognize the student (This
process will be kept confidential until and unless approved at all
levels). If the family desires to represent the student and receive
the diploma at a commencement ceremony. This information
is required for planning purposes. If the family does not wish to
attend the commencement ceremony, the diploma will be mailed
to the requested address.
5. A posthumous degree will be printed in the commencement program.
If the family chooses not to participate, this award may still be read
during the ceremony (unless the family specifically request the
information is omitted).
6. Post the degree as posthumous to the student’s record.
Graduation
Application for Degree
Seniors and MSW candidates are required to file an application for
degree, indicating the expected date of graduation. The deadline for
completed applications is published in the University Calendar.
General Requirements
Candidates for the bachelor’s degree must complete at least 122 credit
hours; earn a minimum overall Grade Point Average of 2.00; earn a
minimum grade of C in any course that counts toward the major; satisfy
all requirements of the curriculum in the Liberal Studies; the Senior
Investigative Paper. Candidates for a Master in Social Work should refer
to the MSW requirement section of this catalog.
Catalog Requirement
Graduation will be governed by the catalog under which students first
enrolled in the institution and if they graduate within a period of five
years. Otherwise, the current requirements must be met. This regulation
will be subject to such additional conditions that may be established by
the decisions of the Educational Policies Committee and approved by the
faculty and University administration.
Residence Requirements
The minimum residence requirement for the bachelor’s degree is that
the last thirty-two hours of the total hours required to graduate from any
academic programs at Johnson C. Smith University.
Student Responsibility
Each student is responsible for being familiar with the University Catalog;
maintaining a satisfactory Grade Point Average; properly completing the
academic program; and satisfying all other requirements for graduation.
Advisors will counsel students, but the final responsibility for meeting
graduation requirements remains that of the student.
Students are obligated to comply with the reasonable rules and
regulations of the University and all requirements for graduation.
Students will graduate only when all requirements have been completed
as specified by the applicable catalog. The University reserves the right
not to graduate any student who has not complied with all graduation
requirements.
Summer School
Admission
JCSU offers one traditional six-week Summer Session each year that
is open to individuals who are eligible in at least one of the following
categories:
1. Persons desiring to take college courses for self-improvement
2. Students completing requirements for degrees at other colleges
(Statement of approval from a designated official must be presented
if credit is to be transferred)
3. Students completing requirements for degrees at JCSU
4. High school graduates intending to pursue a degree at JCSU or
another institution (They must apply for admission to the regular
University program through the Office of Admissions at JCSU or the
institution to which the credit will be transferred)
5. In-service teachers who desire to upgrade, renew, or convert their
certificates
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6. Veterans eligible under Public Law No. 91-219 of the Congress of
the United States to take training in an approved institution (JCSU is
certified by the Veterans’ Administration to provide training.)
Applications for non-JCSU students should be submitted to the Office
of Admissions. JCSU students should be advised, registered, and have
financial clearance through the regular JCSU process.
Students interested in summer school in the Evening and Online Program,
should refer to the Metropolitan College of Professional Studies Evening
and Online.
Fees
Tuition for students is based on the number of credits enrolled.
The fee for room and board will cover room cost and three meals per
day. No deposit is required with the Summer School housing application.
Students desiring room and board facilities should file an application with
the Office of Residence Life.
All fees are due and payable on the day of registration. Fees are not
refundable after the first week. No exception to this regulation will be
made for illness or any other reason. No refund will be made to students
dismissed for academic or disciplinary reasons.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for students during Summer School on a case-
by-case basis. Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress
to receive aid. For information, contact the University’s Office of Financial
Aid.
Course Offerings
School courses are offered in most Departments, depending upon
demand. The Summer School faculty is usually composed of members
from the regular faculty. Faculty members from other institutions are
sometimes invited to join the Summer School faculty because of their
special expertise.
Academic Colleges
• College of Business and Professional Studies (p.88)
• College of Liberal Arts (p.43)
• College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) (p.60)
• University College (p.86)
College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts serves the University in five basic areas:
basic communication skills, general liberal education foundation for all
students, and professional preparation in selected major fields within the
College, pre-professional education, and cultural enrichment. The College
plays a large part in fulfilling the University’s mission of the “development
of self-confidence, to the understanding of one’s heritage as well as an
awareness of the cultures of others.” The College also strives to produce
graduates who are able to communicate effectively, think critically, learn
independently, and demonstrate competence in their chosen fields.
The College of Liberal Arts consists of the following Departments:
Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies;
and Rhetoric and Communication Studies. Through the general
and specialized courses in its program, the College endeavors to
acquaint students with the substance, methodology, and breadth of the
humanities, arts, and social sciences; prepare students for careers in
those fields; prepare students at the pre-professional level for further
study in graduate schools; and, above all, stimulate and develop
intellectual curiosity and imaginative creativity in each student.
The College’s Departments provide students with the skills needed to
accomplish the tasks of their professions and to enable them to lead
fuller, more rewarding lives. Through study in the College, students gain
an appreciation of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It also
prepares students for their future roles in a global society by providing
opportunities for them to realize their individual potential.
Degrees with Honors
Students can earn Bachelor of Arts Degrees awarded by the College
of Liberal Arts with Honors if eligibility requirements are met. These
requirements are outlined at the head of each Department’s program.
Majors
• Communication Arts Major (p.51)
• Criminology Major (p.56)
• Cultural Studies Major (p.56)
• Dance Major (p.45)
• English Major (p.46)
• History Major (p.58)
• Interdisciplinary Studies Major (p.59)
• Music Major - Performance Concentration (p.48)
• Political Science Major (p.59)
• Spanish Major (p.49)
• Visual and Performing Arts Major (p.52)
Minors
• African-American and African Studies Minor (p.45)
• Animation Minor (p.51)
• Arabic Minor (p.45)
• Chinese Minor (p.45)
• Communication Arts Minor (p.52)
• Criminology Minor (p.56)
• Cultural Studies Minor (http://catalog.jcsu.edu/university-catalog/
academic-colleges/college-liberal-arts/social-sciences-and-
interdisciplinary-studies/cultural-studies-minor/)
• Cyber-Intelligence and Technology Minor (p.57)
• Dance Minor (p.46)
• English Minor (p.47)
• Ethics Minor (p.57)
• Fine Arts Minor - Emphasis in Graphic Design (p.52)
• French and Francophone Studies Minor (p.48)
• French Minor (p.48)
• Global Studies Minor (p.58)
• History Minor (p.59)
• Music Minor (p.49)
• Philosophy Minor (p.49)
• Photography Minor (p.52)
• Political Science Minor (p.59)
• Pre-Law Minor (p.60)
44 Arts and Humanities
• Religion Minor (p.49)
• Sociology Minor (p.60)
• Sound Art Minor (p.52)
• Spanish Minor (p.50)
• Theatre Minor (p.52)
• Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor (http://
catalog.jcsu.edu/university-catalog/academic-colleges/college-
liberal-arts/social-sciences-and-interdisciplinary-studies/women-
gender-and-sexuality-studies-minor/)
Arts and Humanities
TheDepartment of Arts and Humanities offers courses in Fine Arts
(Music and Dance), Literature, Languages (Arabic, French, Italian, Latin,
Spanish and other language courses), and Religion, many of which
meet course requirements in the Liberal Studies Program or as general
electives.
Mario Bahena (2010)
Chair, Department of Arts and Humanities
Associate Professor of Spanish
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 2001, Loyola University, Chicago
M.A., 1996, Mississippi State University
Ph.D., 2010, Indiana University
Matthew M. DeForrest (2004)
Interim Director of the Edward E. Crutchfield Center for Integrated Studies
Professor of English
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1990, Boston University
M.A., 1991, University College, Dublin, Ireland
Ph.D., 1996, Boston University
Amos H. Etukudoh (1993)
Coordinator of French
Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1974, Saint Augustine
M.A., 1978, UNC - Chapel Hill
M.A., 1979, UNC - Chapel Hill
Ph.D., 1992, UNC - Chapel Hill
Adelheid Eubanks-Rundholz (2009)
Professor of Foreign Languages
Department of Arts and Humanities
M.A., 1987, Washington University
Ph.D., 1994, Washington University
Jemayne L. King (2006)
Adjunct Associate Professor of English
Department of Arts and Humanities
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 2000, Elizabeth City State University
M.A., 2001, Virginia State University
Ph.D., 2020, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Jasleen Kohli (2012)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Department of Arts and Humanities
M.A., 1997, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
M.A., 1999, Complutense University
Ph.D., 2004, University of California, Riverside
Kendal Mobley (2014)
Associate Professor of Religion
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1984, Charleston Southern University
M.Th., 1996, Boston University
M.Div., 1997, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.Th., 2004, Boston University
Aman Nadhiri (2009)
Associate Professor of Arabic and English
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1998, Morehouse College
M.A., 2001, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Ph.D., 2009, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Jaclyn O’Toole (2014)
Assistant Professor of Dance
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 2007, Coker College
M.F.A., 2010, Florida State University
Katrina Watterson (2014)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1992, Southern University – Baton Rouge
M. A., 1996, Louisiana State University
Ph.D., 2011, Louisiana State University
Shawn-Allyce White (2010)
Associate Professor of Music and Choir Director
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.M., 1990, Syracuse University
M.M., 1995, Yale University
D.M.A., 2008, University of Kentucky
Majors
• Dance Major (p.45)
• English Major (p.46)
• Music Major - Performance Concentration (p.48)
• Spanish Major (p.49)
Minors
• African-American and African Studies Minor (p.45)
• Arabic Minor (p.45)
• Chinese Minor (p.45)
• Dance Minor (p.46)
• English Minor (p.47)
• French and Francophone Studies Minor (p.48)
• French Minor (p.48)
• Music Minor (p.49)
• Philosophy Minor (p.49)
• Religion Minor (p.49)
• Spanish Minor (p.50)
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African-American and African
Studies Minor
The minor in Africana Studies provides students with a broad and
in-depth knowledge of the Black Experience, which includes the
experiences of all peoples of African descent, including historical,
economic, geopolitical, and socio-cultural perspectives. The minor has
an interdisciplinary focus, and it is open to students in all majors who
may wish to pursue academic and/or career goals in Africana Studies or
related fields.
Requirements
An African-American Studies minor is required to take 18 to 21 credit
hours of courses, depending on Prerequisites for the electives chosen,
with an overall grade point average of 2.5 to complete their minor. These
courses consist of a Required Core of 9 credit hours and 9 credit hours
consisting of one course each from each of the three Groups listed below
(e.g., a student must take AAS495 Special Topics in Africana Studies,
HIS238 Modern Latin America, HIS239 Plantation Societies in America,
HIS337 West Africa, HIS339 Topics African American History II, HIS432
Southern Africa, HIS435 Northern Africa, or PSY331 Black Psychology
to satisfy the Group I requirement). Other courses may be deemed
appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor and Department
Chair. African American Studies minors must also complete the following
coursework and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Core
AAS231 Intro to Africana Studies 3
HIS237 Introduction to Africa 3
HIS338 Topics African-American History I 3
Additional Electives
Group 1: History and Culture
Select three credit hours: 3
AAS495 Special Topics in Africana Studies
HIS238 Modern Latin America
HIS239 Plantation Societies in America
HIS337 West Africa
HIS339 Topics African American History II
HIS432 Southern Africa
HIS435 Northern Africa
PSY331 Black Psychology
Group II: Language, Literature and the Arts
Select three credit hours: 3
AAS495 Special Topics in Africana Studies
COM433 The African-American Press
ENG494 Afro-American Literat: 1920 t Prese
ENG495 African American Literature
MUS130 Intro to African American Music
VPS134 African American Art 3.00
VPT330 African- American Film History 3.00
Group III: Politics, Economics, Health
Select three credit hours: 3
AAS495 Special Topics in Africana Studies
ECO432 Economic Development
HED335 Minority Health Problems & Issues
POL332 Third World Politics
POL339 Black Political Thought
Total Hours 24
Arabic Minor
A minor in Arabic consists of a minimum of 21 credit hours; 12 credit
hours of Language-Centered courses, and 9 credit hours of Culture-
Centered courses.
Minors in Arabic must earn a grade of C or better in all courses counting
toward the minor.
Code Title Hours
Language-Centered Courses
ARA232 Intermediate Arabic II 3
ARA331 Advanced Arabic I 3
ARA332 Advanced Arabic II 3
ARA450 Conversational Arabic 3
Culture-Centered Courses
Select nine hours of the following: 9
ARA296 Topics in Arabic
ARA 395/495 Field Study in Arabic Country
ARA451 Business Arabic
ARA489 Topics in Digital Storytelling
ARA496 Special Topics in Arabic
Total Hours 21
Chinese Minor
The minor in Chinese is designed to recognize competency in Chinese
Language and Culture. A Minor in Chinese consists of 18 Credit Hours in
Chinese beyond CHI231 Intermediate Chinese I. Minors in Chinese must
earn a grade of C or better in all minor courses.
Dance Major
The Dance Major Program provides studio-based and theory-based
instruction in both Western European and African derived dance forms,
in preparation for careers or graduate study in dance. Admission to
the Dance Major is by audition only. This includes students already
matriculating in other majors, such as Visual & Performing Arts, who
desire to change to the Dance Major.
Students must comply with all University requirements for graduation,
including the General Education requirements and Senior Paper. The
student must earn at least a grade of C in the required courses for the
major and their Prerequisites.
A Dance major is required to take 52 credit hours of courses. These
courses consist of a Required Core of 48 credit hours and four additional
credit hours taken from a selection of courses listed below. A minimum of
122 is required for graduation.
Dance majors must earn at least a grade of C in each course.
46 Dance Minor
Code Title Hours
Core Requirements
VPD125 Dance Conditioning 2
VPA230 Seminar Pract in the Vis & Perf art 3
VPA231 Seminar Practicum in VPA II 3
VPD223 Concert Dance I 3
VPD224 African Dance 2
VPT232 Introduction to Theatre 3
VPD233 Ballet II 3
VPD/PED 332 Kinesiology 3
VPD333 Modern I 3
VPD334 Jazz I 3
VPD335 Modern II 3
VPD432 Dance as an Art Form 3
VPD433 Dance Composition 3
VPD434 Ballet III 3
orVPD435 Modern III
VPD235 Dance Production 3.00
VPA330 Jr. Sem: Portfolio & Proj. Develop 3
VPA430 Sr. Sem: Final Proj & Paper 3
Total Hours 49
Dance Minor
A Dance minor is required to take 22 credit hours of courses, including
a 4-credit hour Biology Requirement, as listed below. The Biology
Requirement may be used to satisfy the student’s General Education
requirement.
Dance minors must complete this coursework and earn at least a grade
of Cin each course.
Code Title Hours
Biology Requirement
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
Dance Requirements
VPD223 Concert Dance I 3
VPD224 African Dance 2
VPD332 Kinesiology 3
VPD333 Modern I 3
VPD334 Jazz I 3
VPD432 Dance as an Art Form 3
VPD433 Dance Composition 3
Total Hours 24
English Major
Degree with Honors in English and
Spanish
The Department of Languages and Literature offers students with
a strong academic record an opportunity to graduate with Honors.
Interested students must demonstrate advanced written and oral
aptitude in the major of their choice within the Department.
Eligibility
• Overall 3.3 GPA or better; 3.5 or better within the major
• A grade ofBor better in all major courses
Application
• A letter of application describing why you are pursuing Honors and
why you should be accepted
• A writing sample
• A letter of support from a faculty member
Program Requirements
Students wishing to pursue Honors in English may choose between the
following two options:
Option One: Honors Thesis
Directed by a professor of the student’s choice and typically written
during the senior year, the Honors Senior SIP is approximately 30 to 50
pages in length, which is longer than the conventional senior paper, but
shorter than a typical master’s thesis. Most projects are substantial
studies in literature, literary theory, or some related area of English and
Language. A committee will convene to consider all Honors-worthy
students who have satisfied the additional requirements of the SIP.
Students will either be Awarded First Honors (for an exceptional SIP);
Second Honors (for a strong, but not exceptional, SIP); a Pass (which
does not award Honors distinction but recognizes a passing effort); or a
Fail.
Option Two: Community-Based Honors Project
The Honors Project is a community-based and service-oriented project
that provides students with the tools to inform themselves of what it
means to be citizens of this city, this country, this world, of this University.
The project has three points of focus: engaged citizenship, technology,
and presentation. These are described below.
Engaged Citizenship
As the core of academic excellence in diverse settings, students are
required to develop a service-learning project under the direction of a
Department professor who will serve as the student’s Honors Project
faculty advisor. This project may be broad in scope, with an academic
focus; however, it must address classroom and academic theories in a
hands-on way.
Technology
Students must promote and facilitate awareness of their Departmental
Honors projects by utilizing current and new technologies to share their
experiences with three identified audiences: their Major, the University,
and the community. In this way, students will be able to demonstrate
what they have learned about language, literature, and technology; how
they have participated in these mediums; and how these mediums have
changed them and/or helped them come to voice.
Presentation
Honors candidates will make public presentations of their projects
during the final semester of enrollment. The project advisor, attending
Department members, and the Department Chair will determine if the
presentation is sufficient to be awarded the Degree with Honors. Their
decision is final.
An English major is required to take between 40 and 45 credit hours
of courses to complete their major. These courses consist of 25 credit
hours of Required Courses, 15 credit hours consisting of one course
each from each of the five Groups listed below (e.g., a student must take
either ENG330 Chaucer, ENG339 Shakespeare, or ENG430 Milton to
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satisfy the Group I requirement). ENG296 Topics in English, ENG489
Topics in Digital Storytelling, ENG496 Special Topics in English-ENG497
Special Topics in English-ENG498 Special Topics in English, and ENG499
Independent Study may be used to satisfy these group requirements,
if the topic offered applies to the time period or discipline examined by
a group. Depending on the student’s foreign language placement, an
additional six hours from the Intermediate Level Language requirement
may be required. In addition, an English Major’s choice of courses,
especially in the case of VPT437 Practical Shakespeare, may require
students to take additional courses as Prerequisites.
This program is currently in teach out and is not accepting new majors.
Code Title Hours
Required Courses
ENG234 English Language, Litera & Literacy 3
ENG235 English Methods 1
ENG350 Dark Age & Medieval Lit of Britain 1
ENG351 Eng Ren Writers other than Shakespe 1
ENG352 English Civil War, Restor. & Englig 1
ENG353 Romantic and Gothic Literature 1
ENG354 Abolitionist Liter Ameri Civil War 1
ENG355 The Gilded Age 1
ENG356 The Victorians 1
ENG357 1st World War and Lost Generation 1
ENG358 The Harlem Renaissance 1
ENG359 The Modernists 1
ENG360 The Postmodernists 1
ENG361 Contemporary Literatures 1
ENG339 Shakespeare 3
orVPT437 Practical Shakespeare
ENG439 Principles of Literary Criticism 3
ENG490 Senior Seminar 3
Focus Areas
Group 1: A Focus on a Single Author
Select one of the following: 3
ENG330 Chaucer
ENG339 Shakespeare
1
ENG430 Milton
Group II: A Focus on a Single Movement or Period
Select one of the following: 3
ENG427 Southern Literature
ENG431 Eng Lit of Restoration & 18th Cent
ENG435 Studies in Romantic Literature
ENG436 Studies in Victorian Literature
ENG437 Contemporary Literature
Group III: A Focus on a Single Genre
Select one of the following: 3
ENG238 Elements of Fiction
ENG349 Memoir
ENG426 The Contemporary Graphic Novel
ENG/VPT 433 Modern Drama
ENG440 The British Novel
ENG441 The American Novel
VPT437 Practical Shakespeare
2
Group IV: A Focus on a Single Topic
Select one of the following: 3
ENG338 Literature & Media for Adolescents
ENG362 Global Slave Narratives
ENG412 Classical Rhetoric
ENG494 Afro-American Literat: 1920 t Prese
ENG495 African American Literature
ENG432 The Bible as Literature
ENG491 The English Language
ENG493 Modern English Grammar
ENG320
&ENG321
&ENG322
The Arthurian Cycle: Early Material
and The Arthurian Cycle: Mallory
and The Arthurian Cycle: Later Interpr.
VPF233 Film Criticism
Group V: A Focus on Production
Select one of the following: 3
COM231 Media Writing
COM 240/
ENG233
Business Writing
ENG331 Advanced Composition
ENG337 Creative Writing
ENG392 Screen Writing
ENG346 Fiction Writing Workshop
ENG347 Creative Nonfiction Writing
ENG410 Theory & Prac. Professional Writing
ENG323
&ENG324
&ENG325
Writing for Social Media: Short Frm
and Writing for Social Media:Standard
and Writing for Social Media: Long Form
ENG450 JCSU Publications Workshop
Total Hours 40
1
ENG339 Shakespeare may be used to satisfy this requirement only
if VPT437 Practical Shakespeare is used to satisfy the Shakespeare
requirement
2
Prerequisite for VPT437 Practical Shakespeare: VPT232 Introduction
to Theatre or VPT233 Acting with a C or better. Note: VPT437 Practical
Shakespeare may be used to satisfy this requirement only if ENG339
Shakespeare is used to satisfy the Shakespeare requirement
Intermediate Level Language Requirement
All English Majors must complete a second year of foreign language
beyond the General Education requirement. While this usually requires
that the student take 6 Credit Hours of coursework, this can also be
satisfied by placement exam.
English Minor
A minor in English consists of 18 credit hours in English above the
sophomore literature requirement. Minors in English must earn a grade of
C or better in all courses counting toward the minor.
48 French and Francophone Studies Minor
French and Francophone Studies
Minor
To obtain a Minor in French, a student must complete 18 credit hours in
courses that cover topics in French Africa, African Diaspora, Caribbean
and Asian issues in French or English. Students majoring in French will
also be granted French and Francophone Minor if they take six classes
in French and Francophone Studies-related topics in our department
or some from other departments. However, these classes from other
departments will not count toward their French Major, unless approved by
the French language advisor.
French Minor
To obtain a minor in French, a student must complete 18 credit hours
beyond FRE231 Intermediate French I. Minors in French must earn a
grade of C or better in all courses counting toward the minor.
Music Major - Performance
Concentration
A Music major with a Concentration in Performance is required to take
between 51 and 56 credit hours of courses. All Music Performance
majors must take a Required Core of 37 credit hours. Students with
an Emphasis in Voice must take an additional 19 credit hours of Voice
Emphasis Requirements, for a total of 56 credit hours. Students with
an Emphasis in Piano must take an additional 18 credit hours Piano
Emphasis Requirements, for a total of 55 credit hours. Students with
an Emphasis in Instrumental must take an additional 14 credit hours in
Instrumental Requirements, for a total of 51 credit hours. Other courses
may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor
and Department Chair.
Music majors with a Concentration in Performance must also complete
the following coursework and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Music Core and Requirements
Code Title Hours
Core Requirements
MUS113 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS114 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS143 Music Theory I 3
MUS144 Music Theory II 3
MUS213 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS243 Music Theory III 3
MUS244 Music Theory IV 3
MUS255 Sight Singing/Ear Training I 2
MUS256 Sight Singing EarTraining II 2
MUS355 Sight Singing/Ear Training III 2
MUS356 Sight Singing/Ear Training IV 2
MUS337 Music History and Literature 3
MUS338 Music History and Literature 3
MUS428 Senior Seminar I 3
MUS429 Senior Seminar II 3
Ensembles
1,2
8
Emphasis
Select one emphasis: 14-19
Voice Emphasis (p.48)
Piano Emphasis (p.48)
Instrumental Emphasis (p.49)
Total Hours 57-62
1
Includes MUS111 University Choir and MUS112 University Choir,
MUS119 University Swing Choir, MUS210 University Marching Band,
MUS211 University Symphonic Band, MUS212 Jazz Ensemble, and
MUS312 Electro Acoustic Music Ensemble
2
Prerequisite: Audition/Permission of Instructor
Voice Emphasis
Code Title Hours
Voice Emphasis Requirements
MUS115 Voice(Individual) 1
MUS116 Voice 1
MUS215 Voice 1
MUS216 Voice 1
MUS220 Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop 1
MUS250 Vocal Diction Italian 2
MUS251 Vocal Diction 2
MUS252 Vocal Diction-German 2
MUS315 Voice (Individual) 1
MUS316 Voice (Individual) 1
MUS321 Vocal Pedagogy 3
MUS326 Song Literature 2
MUS415 Voice (Individual) 1
MUS416 Voice (Individual) 1
Total Hours 20
Piano Emphasis
Code Title Hours
Piano Emphasis Requirements
MUS213 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS214 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS250 Vocal Diction Italian 2
MUS251 Vocal Diction 2
MUS252 Vocal Diction-German 2
MUS313 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS314 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS324 Piano Pedagogy 2
MUS327 Piano Literature 2
MUS365 Piano Accompanying 2
MUS413 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS414 Piano (Individual) 1
Total Hours 18
Note: Students majoring in Performance with an Emphasis in Piano
may choose a minor in foreign languages to replace the MUS250 Vocal
Diction Italian, MUS251 Vocal Diction, and MUS252 Vocal Diction-
German requirements.
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Instrumental Emphasis
Code Title Hours
Instrumental Emphasis Requirements
Freshman-Level Principal Instrument Courses 2
Sophomore-Level Principal Instrument Courses 2
Junior-Level Principal Instrument Courses 2
MUS328 Instrumental Literature (May be repeated once.) 2
MUS329 Instrumental Pedagogy (May be repeated once.) 2
MUS330 Symphonic/Chamber Music Literature (May be
repeated once.)
2
Senior-Level Principal Instrument Courses 2
Total Hours 14
Music Minor
A Music minor is required to take 20 credit hours of courses. These
courses consist of a Required Core of 14 credit hours and eight credit
hours of Music Electives, including one Applied Music course (e.g.,
MUS113 Piano (Individual)). Other courses may be deemed appropriate
with the approval of the student’s advisor and Department Chair.
Music minors must also complete the following coursework and earn at
least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Core
MUS143 Music Theory I 3
MUS144 Music Theory II 3
MUS255 Sight Singing/Ear Training I 2
MUS256 Sight Singing EarTraining II 2
MUS337 Music History and Literature 3
MUS338 Music History and Literature 3
Music Electives
Select six hours of the following: 6
Applied Music: Instrument or Voice
Music Electives
Total Hours 22
Philosophy Minor
A minor in Philosophy consists of a minimum of 18 Credit Hours,
including a 3 Credit Hour Prerequisite And 15 Credit Hours.
Minors in Philosophy must earn a grade of C or better in all courses
counting toward the minor.
Code Title Hours
Prerequisite
PHI131 Introduction to Philosophy 3
Required Core
PHI233 Practical Logic 3
PHI234 Ethics 3
PHI337 Major Figures in Philosophy 3
PHI432 Seminar in Philosophy 3
PLS236 Critical Thinking 3
Total Hours 18
Religion Minor
A minor in Religion consists of between 21 Credit Hours, including three
credit hours of Prerequisites And 18 Credit hours distributed as follows:
Nine Credit Hours of Core Requirements; three credit hours in Non-
Christian Religion courses; and six credit hours of Religion electives
approved by the advisor.
Minors in Religion must earn a grade of C or better in all courses counting
toward the minor.
Code Title Hours
Prerequisite
REL132 Survey of the History of Christiani 3
Required Core
REL231 Introduction to the Old Testament 3
orREL232 Introduction to the New Testament
REL236 The History of Christianity in Amer 3
REL331 Hist. & Theology of Black Church 3
orREL332 Intro to Liberation Theology
Non-Christian Religion Courses
Select three hours of Non-Christian Religion Courses 3
Religion Electives
Select six hours of Religion Elective Courses 6
Total Hours 21
Spanish Major
A Spanish major is required to take 33 credit hours of courses to
complete their major. These courses consist of 12 credit hours of
required courses, which may be satisfied by placement and three of
which may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements; 6
credit hour Language Proficiency Requirement (e.g., a student must
take eitherSPA330 Spanish Conversation IandSPA338 Spanish
Conversation IIorSPA395 Field of Study in Span. Speak Cntryto
satisfy the Language Proficiency Requirement), a 3 credit hour Cultural
Proficiency Requirement, a 3 credit hour Writing Proficiency Requirement,
a 3 credit hour Afro-Latino Diaspora Requirement, and a 6 credit hour
Seminar Requirement.SPA496 Special Topics in Spanish,SPA497
Special Topics in Span,SPA498 Special Topics in SpanishSpecial Topics
andSPA499 Independent StudyIndependent Study may be used to
satisfy these group requirements, if the topic offered applies to the
time period or discipline examined by a group. The remaining fifteen
credit hours may be satisfied by any Spanish course beyondSPA232
Intermediate Spanish II.
This program is currently in teach out and is not accepting new majors.
Degree with Honors in English and
Spanish
The Department of Languages and Literature offers students with
a strong academic record an opportunity to graduate with Honors.
Interested students must demonstrate advanced written and oral
aptitude in the major of their choice within the Department.
50 Spanish Minor
Eligibility
• Overall 3.3 GPA or better; 3.5 or better within the major
• A grade ofBor better in all major courses
Application
• A letter of application describing why you are pursuing Honors and
why you should be accepted
• A writing sample
• A letter of support from a faculty member
Program Requirements
Students wishing to pursue Honors in English may choose between the
following two options:
Option One: Honors Thesis
Directed by a professor of the student’s choice and typically written
during the senior year, the Honors Senior SIP is approximately 30 to 50
pages in length, which is longer than the conventional senior paper, but
shorter than a typical master’s thesis. Most projects are substantial
studies in literature, literary theory, or some related area of English and
Language. A committee will convene to consider all Honors-worthy
students who have satisfied the additional requirements of the SIP.
Students will either be Awarded First Honors (for an exceptional SIP);
Second Honors (for a strong, but not exceptional, SIP); a Pass (which
does not award Honors distinction but recognizes a passing effort); or a
Fail.
Option Two: Community-Based Honors Project
The Honors Project is a community-based and service-oriented project
that provides students with the tools to inform themselves of what it
means to be citizens of this city, this country, this world, of this University.
The project has three points of focus: engaged citizenship, technology,
and presentation. These are described below.
Engaged Citizenship
As the core of academic excellence in diverse settings, students are
required to develop a service-learning project under the direction of a
Department professor who will serve as the student’s Honors Project
faculty advisor. This project may be broad in scope, with an academic
focus; however, it must address classroom and academic theories in a
hands-on way.
Technology
Students must promote and facilitate awareness of their Departmental
Honors projects by utilizing current and new technologies to share their
experiences with three identified audiences: their Major, the University,
and the community. In this way, students will be able to demonstrate
what they have learned about language, literature, and technology; how
they have participated in these mediums; and how these mediums have
changed them and/or helped them come to voice.
Presentation
Honors candidates will make public presentations of their projects
during the final semester of enrollment. The project advisor, attending
Department members, and the Department Chair will determine if the
presentation is sufficient to be awarded the Degree with Honors. Their
decision is final.
Code Title Hours
Required Courses
SPA232 Intermediate Spanish II 3
SPA131 Elementary Spanish I
1
3
SPA132 Elementary Spanish II
1
3
SPA231 Intermediate Spanish I
2
3
Language Proficiency Requirement
Select one of the following: 6
SPA330
&SPA338
Spanish Conversation I
and Spanish Conversation II
SPA395 Field of Study in Span. Speak Cntry
Culture Proficiency Requirement
Select one of the following: 3
SPA334 Latin American Civilization
SPA430 Spanish Civilization
Writing Proficiency Requirement
3
Select one of the following: 3
SPA331 Adv Spanish Grammar,Comp & Convers
SPA333 Intro to Spanish Literature
SPA334 Latin American Civilization
SPA337 Techniques in Translation of Spani
SPA430 Spanish Civilization
SPA432 Survey of Latin American Literature
SPA437 Hispanic Film
SPA438 Afro-Hispanic Literature and Cultur
SPA439 Don Quixote
SPA491 20th Century Hispanic Literature
SPA
496/497/498
Special Topics in Spanish
SPA499 Independent Study
Afro-Latino Diaspora
Select one of the following: 3
SPA367 Gender & Race: US Lat. Literature
SPA438 Afro-Hispanic Literature and Cultur
Seminar Requirements
SPA390 Junior Seminar 3
SPA490 Senior Seminar 3
Total Hours 33
1
By Course or Placement.Note: This course may be used to satisfy General
Education Requirements
2
By Course or Placement.
3
Any course chosen to satisfy the Writing Proficiency Requirement
cannot be used to satisfy another requirement for the Spanish Major.
Spanish Minor
A student must complete 18 credit hours beyond SPA231 Intermediate
Spanish I.
Rhetoric and Communications
Studies
The course offerings in Rhetoric and Communication Studies include
areas that focus ont he study of verbal and professional communication,
including introductory courses in verbal and written rhetoric and pre-
professional and professional communications, including broadcast
journalism, public relations, and video and audio editing.
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Leslie Clement-Gutierrez (2005)
Co-Director, Center for Languages, Rhetoric & Culture
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 1998, Spelman College
M.A., 2002, Winthrop University
Ph.D., 2015, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Charles Easley (2018)
Instructor of Communication Arts
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 1991, Hutson-Tillotson College
M.A., 1994, University of Iowa
Gary Guffey (2010)
Assistant Professor of Public Relations
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 1983, High Point University
M.B.A., 1985, Wake Forest University
M.A., 2006, Indiana University, Bloomington
Ph.D., 2012, University of Georgia
Cindy J. Kistenberg (2006)
Professor of Communication and Theatre
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 1986, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
M.A., 1988, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Ph.D., 1992, Louisiana State University
Tiphane Pate (2017)
Manager, Center for the Study of Metacognitive Variables
Instructor of Communication
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 2007, Winston Salem State University
M.A., 2009, The Ohio State University
Marsha W. Rhee (2008)
Co-Director, Center for Languages, Rhetoric & Culture
Associate Professor of English
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 2001, Jackson State University
M. A., 2003, University of Iowa
Ph.D., 2012, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Sitara Sadler (2009)
Associate Professor of Video & Film Production
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 2005, Johnson C. Smith University
M.F.A., 2008, Academy of Art University
Majors
• Communication Arts Major (p.51)
• Visual and Performing Arts Major (p.52)
Minors
• Animation Minor (p.51)
• Communication Arts Minor (p.52)
• Fine Arts Minor - Emphasis in Graphic Design (p.52)
• Photography Minor (p.52)
• Sound Art Minor (p.52)
• Theatre Minor (p.52)
Animation Minor
An Animation minor is required to take 21 credit hours, including 18 credit
hours of courses, as listed below, plus three hours of Prerequisites.
Animation minors must complete this coursework and earn at least a
grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Prerequisite
VPG235 Graphic Design I 3
Minor Requirements
VPG350 Virtual Environments 3
VPG352 Motion Capture 3
VPG354 Machinima 3
VPG356 3D Character Rigging 3
VPG433 Animation I 3
VPG436 Animation II 3
Total Hours 21
Communication Arts Major
A Communication Arts major is required to take 48 credit hours of
courses. These courses consist of a Required Core of 24 credit hours,
12 credit hours of Communication Requirements chosen from pairs
of courses (e.g., majors must take either COM431 Media Literacy
or COM432 Intercultural Communication), and 12 credit hours of
Communication Electives. Other courses may be deemed appropriate
with the approval of the student’s advisor and Department Chair.
Communication Arts majors must also complete the following
coursework and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Core Requirements
COM230 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
COM231 Media Writing 3
COM232 Communication Theory 3
COM238 Audio Production & Programming I 3
COM239 Video Production & Programming I 3
COM360 Junior Seminar 3
COM438 Speaking in the Professions 3
COM460 Senior Seminar 3
Communication Requirements
COM431 Media Literacy 3
orCOM432 Intercultural Communication
COM233 Photojournalism I 3
orCOM235 Design I
COM330 Reporting 3
orCOM331 Feature Writing
Select one of the following courses: 3
COM335 Public Relations I
COM336 Public Relations II
COM430 Communication Mgmt, Mktg & Research
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Communication Electives
Select 12 hours of Communication Electives
1
12
Total Hours 48
1
Students, with assistance from their Communication Arts advisor,
should select other Communication Arts courses to complete the
remaining 12 hours of major requirements. Prerequisites Will vary by
course.
Communication Arts Minor
A minor in Communication Arts consists of 21 Credit Hours in
Communication Arts with courses monitored by a Communication Arts
advisor. Minors in Communication Arts must earn a grade of C or above
for all courses counting toward the minor.
Fine Arts Minor - Emphasis in
Graphic Design
A Fine Arts minor is required to take 18 credit hours of courses.
Fine Arts minors must complete this coursework and earn at least a
grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
VPG230 Basic Design 3
VPG235 Graphic Design I 3
VPS233 Art Appreciation 3
VPS332 Drawing 3
VPS333 Painting I 3
VPG336 Graphic Design II 3
Total Hours 18
Photography Minor
A Photography minor is required to take 21 credit hours of courses,
including the 18 credit hours as listed below plus three hours of
Prerequisites.
Photography minors must complete this coursework and earn at least a
grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Prerequisite
VPA230 Seminar Pract in the Vis & Perf art 3
Minor Requirements
VPG233 Photojournalism I 3
VPG340 Photography II 3
VPG341 Digital Photographic Tech I 3
VPG342 Alternative Photographic Film Proce 3.00
VPG434 Graphic Design III 3
VPG433 Animation I 3
Total Hours 21
Sound Art Minor
The Sound Art minor combines the practices of audio and music
technologies, electronic music compassion, and collaborative arts. The
minor requires 18 credit hours, as listed below.
Sound Art minors must complete this coursework and earn at least a
grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
VPM113 Contemporary Keyboard Skills I 1
VPM114 Contemporary Keyboard II 1
VPM132 Foundations of Contemp. Musicianshp 3
VPM143 Musianship I 3
VPM219 Composition with Technology 1
VPM232 Introd to Sound Music Technologies 3
MUS312 Electro Acoustic Music Ensemble 1
VPM331 Intro to Music Business 3
VPM332 Intermediate Sound and Music Techno 3
Total Hours 19
Theatre Minor
A Theatre minor is required to take a total of 21 credit hours, consisting of
15 credit hours of courses, as listed below, plus 6 hours of Prerequisites.
Theatre minors must complete this coursework and earn at least a grade
of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Prerequisites
VPA230 Seminar Pract in the Vis & Perf art 3
VPA231 Seminar Practicum in VPA II 3
Minor Requirements
VPT232 Introduction to Theatre 3
VPT233 Acting 3
VPT333 Drama Workshop 3
VPT235 Technical Theatre I 3
VPT236 Technical Theatre II 3
VPT Electives 3
Total Hours 24
Visual and Performing Arts Major
This program is currently in teach out and is not accepting new majors.
An audition or portfolio review is required for students to enter the Visual
and Performing Arts Major, and can be scheduled by contacting the
Department Chair or Administrative Assistant.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual and Performing Arts encompasses
two components: core and concentration.
A major in Visual and Performing Arts consists of 59 program credit
hours. In addition, all students must take 46 Credit Hours of Liberal
Studies courses, and at least 6 elective hours. A minimum of 122 is
required for graduation.
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Students must comply with all University requirements for graduation,
including the General Education requirements (Liberal Studies Program)
and Senior Paper The student must also earn at least a grade of C in the
required courses for the Major and their Prerequisites.
The interdisciplinary core of 34 Credit Hours exposes students to each
of several arts areas: Dance, Theatre, Studio Art, Graphic Art, Film, and
Music. It has an entry-level sophomore sequence required of all students.
Declaration of Major is contingent upon a successful audition or portfolio
review, and continuation beyond sophomore year is contingent upon
passing the sophomore sequence of VPA230 Seminar Pract in the Vis
& Perf art-VPA231 Seminar Practicum in VPA II, developing a plan of
study, and presenting an acceptable portfolio or performance piece. The
core includes a required junior level seminar, senior capstone seminar,
and an internship. A concentration chosen by the student of 24 to 30
Credit Hours, depending on the concentration and its Prerequisites, with
a required curriculum of six courses will provide specialized upper level
training. The concentrations are:
• Film (VPF): video production and editing, screenwriting, etc.
• Graphic Art (VPG): digital, photography, animation, etc.
• Sound Art (VPM): audio and music technologies, sound design, and
composition/performance of electronic music
• Studio Art (VPS): painting, drawing, and other studio media
• Theatre (VPT): acting, directing, play analysis, playwriting, production,
etc.
A Visual and Performing Arts major, regardless of concentration, is
required to take 59 credit hours of courses. These courses consist of
a Required Core of 35 credit hours and 24 credit hours in their area of
concentration. The Dance Concentration also has a four-credit hour
Biology Requirement, which may be satisfied as part of the General
Education requirements. Other courses may be deemed appropriate with
the approval of the student’s advisor and Department Chair. Visual and
Performing Arts majors must also complete the following coursework
and earn at least a grade of C in each course and their prerequisites. A
minimum of 122 hours is required for graduation.
The Visual and Performing Arts Program
Admissions Policy (VPCA Department)
Program’s Response
Students are no longer considered VPA Majors or Minors by simply
completing the JCSU Major/Minor Declaration form. The act of declaring
VPA as a desired major/minor is the first step for students to begin
establishing their intent, concentration, commitment and completion of
becoming a member of the VPA Program as a valid recognized major/
minor.
The Visual and Performing Arts Program admissions process consists
of various measures of evaluation for the purpose of signifying, guiding
and projecting a student’s academic and creatively intellectual intentions.
Once the review has been completed, a decision is made as to whether
the student is accepted as a major/minor. Following the completion
of the VPA admission requirements, the student is sent a letter of
acceptance or denial from the Department Chairperson via hard copy and
their student email address.
Every student interested in majoring in the Visual and Performing Arts
Program is required to complete an application and all other requirements
for consideration before receiving admission into the VPA Program. The
VPA admission application must be completed before a student can
be recognized as a VPA major or minor. (Students who choose a VPA
minor are not required to complete the full application requirements. See
“Students declaring a minor” section below.
Once the VPA admissions application packet has been completed,
the packet is reviewed by the Advisor or the Department Chairperson
to ensure it contains all of the required documentation and is then
distributed to the Visual and Performing Arts Program admissions
process.
Incoming transfer students with a desire to gain admission into the
VPA Program must first make an appointment with their Advisor for
advisement about their transferable courses, their portfolio review and
clarity regarding the admissions application. Some transfer students may
already have an accomplished academic history and craft portfolio, which
would omit their need to be evaluated in the same manner as a transfer
student without these same measures. Transfer students will still need to
complete VPA230 Seminar Pract in the Vis & Perf art/VPA231 Seminar
Practicum in VPA II as VPA core course and VPA admission requirements.
Students declaring a minor in any VPA concentration (Animation, Dance,
Photography, Theater and Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Arts)
would need to provide the following: VPA written application, personal
statement, an interview with the advisor and an applicable portfolio or
audition documents, as well as the completion of the applicable credit
hours. The available minors with required credit hours offered in the
VPA Program are: Animation (21 credit Hours), Dance (22 Credit Hours),
Photography (21 Credit Hours), Theater (21 Credit Hours) and Fine Arts
with an emphasis in Graphic Art (18 Credit Hours). These measures
are intended to ensure that those minoring in these programs have the
experience and aptitude to be successful in the minor.
Students declaring a major in any VPA major will be evaluated based on
the following criteria (Sections 1, 2 & 3):
1. VPA Admission Application: All students must complete the VPA
Application. (VPA Application consists of sections a-d, listed below.)
a. Interview: Students will have an appointment to be interviewed
either by the VPA Faculty and/or Advisor.
b. Personal Statement: The student’s one-page personal statement
of intent is to discuss their interest to enter the VPA Program
and profession. This statement will be reviewed and evaluated to
determine if the student’s personal interests are aligned with that
of the VPA Program and profession.
c. Faculty/Staff Evaluation & Academic Evaluation: The student is
evaluated on their ability to perform academically at satisfactory
levels based on their unofficial transcript. (Candidates must have
a 2.0 GPA.)
d. Audition or Portfolio Review: Students must complete an audition
or portfolio review before gaining admission to the VPA program.
2. VPA Orientation Program: Students will be notified at the beginning
of the fall semester regarding scheduled date of the VPA Orientation.
The orientation is designed to acclimate students to the curriculum,
foundation, faculty and tools to succeeding academically, creatively
and professionally in the VPA Program and in the VPA profession. If
the student transfers into the program after their sophomore year,
the student must complete the VPA orientation either the same
semester they enroll (if during the fall semester) at JCSU or at the
next available scheduled orientation.
3. VPA231 Seminar Practicum in VPA II: Students must complete the
VPA231 Seminar Practicum in VPA II course in the spring of their
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sophomore year with a grade of C or better before gaining admission
into the VPA Program. If a student is off-sequence or transferred into
JCSU during the spring semester, the student must complete VPA230
Seminar Pract in the Vis & Perf art in the following fall semester, then
complete VPA231 Seminar Practicum in VPA II. This course must be
completed in proper sequence or it can cause students an extended
matriculation due to improper or delayed completion of this course.
Students must complete the required Prerequisite VPA230 Seminar
Pract in the Vis & Perf art before they can take VPA231 Seminar
Practicum in VPA II in order to gain admission into the program.
The VPA Termination Policy governs the removal of students from the
VPA program if they fail to maintain a 2.0 GPA within the major or minor
and a cumulative 2.0 GPA for 3 consecutive semesters. Once a student
has been identified as having a cumulative GPA below 2.0, this will begin
any necessary review by the advisor to analyze the students’ VPA core
and concentration scores. If it is found that the student has not achieved
the required VPA academic standard, the advisor will begin the VPA
termination process.
The Termination Policy Process
1. Conduct a meeting with the student and advisor to discuss academic
actions related to the students below standard scores and devise a
plan to raise the academic scores.
2. If the GPAs (within major and cumulative) remain below the
standards stated above for a second consecutive semester, the
student will then meet with the Advisor and the Department Chair to
discuss a plan to raise the GPA. At this meeting, the student will be
informed that if their GPA does not meet the standards stated above
after the third semester, the student will be removed from the VPA
Program.
3. If the GPAs (within major and cumulative) remain below the
standards stated above for a third consecutive semester, the student
will then receive a dismissal letter from the Dean of Arts and Letters
concerning their removal from the VPA program.
Following the VPA Admissions or Termination Process, a decision will
be delivered to the student by mail. The student will receive a letter of
acceptance, denial, or conditional admittance from the Department
Chairperson. If accepted into the VPA Program, majors should also
understand that they must maintain a 2.0 GPA and a 2.0 cumulative score
to remain in the Program.
Students may be accepted on a conditional basis. In these cases,
an academic or professional development plan must be established
before academic instruction begins. This process affords the student an
opportunity to work with an advisor in the VPA Program to identify areas
in which the student needs to be nurtured to achieve the appropriate
level of academic and professional performance. These situations may
include, but are not limited to:
• students without a portfolio,
• with a limited portfolio,
• learning disabilities,
• legal ramifications,
• medical constraints and/or
• military affiliations.
If a student is admitted on a conditional basis, an academic success
plan is developed between the student, their advisor, Department Chair
and proper administrative staff to ensure that appropriate goals and
resources are identified to assist the student in achieving the necessary
improvements. These actions may include, but are not limited to:
• progress reports,
• periodic meetings,
• required study or studio time,
• midterm review, and/or
• academic assessment in all courses between the advisor and
student.
If a student is admitted on a non-academic conditional basis, students
may be referred to the counseling department or other necessary
resources to address their concerns.
This admission and termination process has been developed by the VPA
Program to establish, maintain and validate the standard of quality and
professional preparation necessary for preparing its majors/minors for
either graduate-level learning or professional employment. Students who
accept and fulfill this measure of evaluation should recognize that this
act of gatekeeping ensures the required level of commitment and dutiful
examination of VPA Majors/Minors desire and action to be an artist,
scholar and professional resource of creative intelligence.
Visual and Performing Arts Requirements
Code Title Hours
Required Core
MUS131 Introduction to Music Literature 3
PED125 Rhythm & Dance 2
orVPD223 Concert Dance I
VPA230 Seminar Pract in the Vis & Perf art 3
VPA231 Seminar Practicum in VPA II 3
VPA330 Jr. Sem: Portfolio & Proj. Develop 3
VPA430 Sr. Sem: Final Proj & Paper 3
VPA431 Internship in VPA 3
VPF233 Film Criticism 3
VPG230 Basic Design 3
VPS233 Art Appreciation 3
VPT232 Introduction to Theatre 3
Concentrations
Select one of the following concentrations: 24
Film Concentration (p.55)
Graphic Art Concentration (p.55)
Sound Art Concentration (p.55)
Studio Art Concentration (p.55)
Theatre Concentration (p.55)
Total Hours 56
Dance Concentration
Code Title Hours
Biology Requirement
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
Dance Requirements
VPD332 Kinesiology 3
VPD233 Ballet II 3
VPD333 Modern I 3
VPD334 Jazz I 3
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VPD335 Modern II 3
VPD432 Dance as an Art Form 3
VPD433 Dance Composition 3
VPD434 Ballet III 3
orVPD435 Modern III
Additional Dance Electives 15
Film Concentration
Code Title Hours
VPF331 Screenplay Writing for Short Film 3
VPF333 Electronic Cinematography 3
VPF334 Production Workshop 3
VPF431 Documentary Workshop 3
VPF432 Documentary Workshop II 3
VPF434 Narrative Workshop I 3
VPF435 Narrative Workshop II 3
Additional Film Electives 18
Graphic Art Concentration
Code Title Hours
VPG231 Intro to Graphic Production 3
VPG235 Graphic Design I 3
VPG336 Graphic Design II 3
VPG233 Photojournalism I 3
VPG433 Animation I 3
VPG434 Graphic Design III 3
VPG436 Animation II 3
Additional Graphic Arts Courses 21
Sound Art Concentration
Code Title Hours
MUS113 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS114 Piano (Individual) 1
MUS143 Music Theory I 3
MUS312 Electro Acoustic Music Ensemble 1
VPM219 Composition with Technology
1
1
VPM232 Introd to Sound Music Technologies
2
3
VPM331 Intro to Music Business
3
3
VPM332 Intermediate Sound and Music Techno
4
3
VPM432 Advanced Sound and Music Technology 3
VPM499 Special Topics in VPM
5
3
1
Formerly MUS219 Composition With Technology
2
Formerly MUS232 Introduction To Music Technologies
3
Formerly MUS331 Intro to Music Business
4
Formerly MUS332 Survey of Electronic Music
5
Or additional MUS courses for which student is qualified; e.g., music
theory, individual instrumental/vocal instruction, etc.
Studio Art Concentration
Code Title Hours
VPG231 Intro to Graphic Production 3
VPG235 Graphic Design I 3
VPS332 Drawing 3
VPS333 Painting I 3
VPS334 Painting II 3
VPS432 Figure Drawing 3
VPS433 Illustration Media 3
VPS434 Studio Sculpture 3
Additional Studio Art Courses 15
Theatre Concentration
Code Title Hours
VPT233 Acting 3
VPT237 Play Analysis 3
VPT333 Drama Workshop 3
VPT433 Modern Drama 3
VPT434 Directing 3
VPT438 Advanced Acting 3.00
VPT235 Technical Theatre I 3
VPT236 Technical Theatre II 3
VPT490 Theatre Practicum
1
1
Additional Theatre Courses 20
1
VPT490 Theatre Practicum may be repeated for credit up to a total of 3
credit hours.
Social Science and Interdisciplinary
Studies
The Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
includes programs and coursework in Criminology, Cultural Studies,
Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Pre-Law, and Sociology.
Nicola D. Bivens (2008)
Associate Professor of Criminology
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S., 1991, South Carolina State University
M.S., 1997, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Ed.D., 2005, Nova Southeastern University
Anita Bledsoe-Gardner (2009)
Associate Professor of Criminology
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S., 1995, Mississippi State University
M.S., 1996, Mississippi State University
Ph.D., 2002, Berne University
Erin DiCesare (2013)
Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., Florida State University, 2004
M.A., Florida State University, 2006
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2010
Helen Adair King (2020)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 2003, Wake Forest University
M.P.A., 2005, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.A., 2014, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., 2019, University of South Carolina
56 Criminology Major
Terza Lima-Neves (2010)
Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Associate Professor of Political Science
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 2000, Providence College-Providence, RI
M.A., 2006, Clark Atlanta University
Ph.D., 2009, Clark Atlanta University
Shawn Miklaucic (2012)
Director, Liberal Studies/Foundations Curriculum
Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1990, University of Michigan
M.S., 1997, Illinois State University
Ph.D., 2004, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Keri Petersen (2017)
Adjunct Assistant Professor of History
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 1997, North Carolina State University
M.A., 2001, North Carolina State University
Deborah Quick (1993)
Associate Professor of Sociology
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 1980, UNC - Charlotte, NC
M.A., 1984, Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., 1988, Vanderbilt University
Thierno Thiam (2023)
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
Duke Endowed Professor of Political Science
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
Majors
• Criminology Major (p.56)
• Cultural Studies Major (p.56)
• History Major (p.58)
• Interdisciplinary Studies Major (p.59)
• Political Science Major (p.59)
Minors
• Criminology Minor (p.56)
• Cultural Studies Minor (http://catalog.jcsu.edu/university-catalog/
academic-colleges/college-liberal-arts/social-sciences-and-
interdisciplinary-studies/cultural-studies-minor/)
• Cyber-Intelligence and Technology Minor (p.57)
• Ethics Minor (p.57)
• Global Studies Minor (p.58)
• History Minor (p.59)
• Political Science Minor (p.59)
• Pre-Law Minor (p.60)
• Sociology Minor (p.60)
• Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor (http://
catalog.jcsu.edu/university-catalog/academic-colleges/college-
liberal-arts/social-sciences-and-interdisciplinary-studies/women-
gender-and-sexuality-studies-minor/)
Criminology Major
A Criminology major is required to take 64 credit hours of courses to
complete their major, a portion of which may be satisfied by completing
General Education requirements. These courses consist of a Required
Core of 52 credit hours, a 3 credit hour Statistics Requirement (e.g., a
student must take either MTH136 Introductory Statistics or SOC233
Statistics Social & Behavioral Sci/PSY233 Descriptive & Predictive
Statistics to satisfy the Statistics Requirement; note that SOC233
Statistics Social & Behavioral Sci/PSY233 Descriptive & Predictive
Statistics requires an additional 3 credit hour Prerequisite), and a 9 credit
hours of Social Science Requirement. Other courses may be deemed
Criminology electives with the approval of the Criminology Coordinator
and Department Chair. A minimum of 122 is required for graduation.
Criminology majors also complete the following course work and earn at
least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Core
CRM131 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRM233 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3
CRM237 Juvenile Delinquency 3
CRM332 Law Enforcement and the Community 3
CRM335 Institutional Correction 3
CRM336 Community Based Cor. & Re-entry Prg 3
CRM339 Criminology 3
CRM432 Social Research I 3
CRM433 Social Research II 3
CRM436 Internship in Criminology 3
CRM437 American Criminal Courts 3
CRM490 Senior Paper in Criminology 3
Criminology Electives 12
SOC131 Principles of Sociology 3
Statistics Requirement
SOC/PSY 233 Statistics Social & Behavioral Sci 3
orMTH136 Introductory Statistics
Social Sciences Requirement
POL131 American Government 3
Social Science Electives
1
6
Total Hours 63
1
Social Science electives from Anthropology, Economics, History,
Political Science, Psychology, or Social Work
Criminology Minor
A Minor in Criminology consists of 18 Credit Hours in Criminology,
including CRM131 Introduction to Criminal Justice. Minors in
Criminology must earn a grade or above in all courses counting toward
the minor.
Cultural Studies Major
A major in Cultural Studies consists of 51 program credit hours. These
courses consist of 27credit hours of Required Core Courses and 24 hours
in the Concentration Areas. A minimum of122 credit hours is required
2023-24 University Catalog 57
for graduation. Students must comply with all Universityrequirements
for graduation, including General Education requirements (Liberal
StudiesProgram) and Senior Paper. The student must earn at least a
grade of C in the required coursesfor the major.
Code Title Hours
Required Core
CST131 Introduction to Cultural Studies 3.00
CST231 Intro to Cultural Theory 3.00
CST232 Introd to Critical Studies in Race 3.00
CST233 Intro to Gender and Sexual Studies 3.00
CST234 Introduction to Pop Culture 3.00
CST331 Junior Seminar in Cult Studies 3.00
CST431 Senior Seminar I 3.00
CST432 Senior Seminar II 3.00
REL131 Survey of the Great Living Religion 3.00
Concentration Tracks (24 Hours): Students choose one of five
concentrations within the major and additional four courses within that
concentration from the list of courses below. In addition, they choose four
elective courses.
Code Title Hours
Critical Studies in Race
AAS231 Intro to Africana Studies 3.00
AAS495 Special Topics in Africana Studies 3.00
CST321 Critical Race Theory 3.00
ENG494 Afro-American Literat: 1920 t Prese 3.00
ENG495 African American Literature 3.00
HIS237 Introduction to Africa 3.00
HIS338 Topics African-American History I 3.00
HIS339 Topics African American History II 3.00
LS130 ID: African-American & Other Cul Tr 3
POL235 Contemporary African Politics 3.00
POL339 Black Political Thought 3.00
PSY331 Black Psychology 3.00
SPA438 Afro-Hispanic Literature and Cultur 3.00
VPT330 African- American Film History 3.00
Code Title Hours
Gender and Sexuality
CST332 Rapsody's Eve and Hip-Hop Feminism 3.00
HED232 Human Sexuality and Family Living 3.00
HED236 Women's Health 3.00
HED439 Queer Studies 3.00
HIS392 Women's History 3.00
POL430 Women in Politics 3.00
PSY390 Women Race and Class 3.00
SPA364 Latin American Women Writers 3.00
Code Title Hours
Popular Culture
ENG426 The Contemporary Graphic Novel 3.00
IDS296 Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Cultr 3.00
REL237 Religious Art and Visual Culture 3.00
SPA346 Cultural Rootedness: 3.00
SPA364 Latin American Women Writers 3.00
SPA383 Intro to Life Writing, Memoir & Bio 3.00
SPA437 Hispanic Film 3.00
SPA438 Afro-Hispanic Literature and Cultur 3.00
VPT330 African- American Film History 3.00
Code Title Hours
Religious Studies
ETH331 Comparative Religious Ethics 3.00
ETH333 Social Analysis and Ethical Reflect 3.00
REL231 Introduction to the Old Testament 3.00
REL232 Introduction to the New Testament 3.00
REL237 Religious Art and Visual Culture 3.00
REL331 Hist. & Theology of Black Church 3.00
REL332 Intro to Liberation Theology 3.00
REL335 The Sociology of Religion 3.00
REL337 Islam in America 3.00
Code Title Hours
Generalist Concentration
Two courses from each of the above concentrations (24 credits
total).
Cyber-Intelligence and Technology
Minor
The minor in Cyber-Intelligence and Technology consists of 21 hours,
including twelve (12) hours of required courses and nine (9) hours of
approved electives (3 hours from CRM; 6 hours from CSC).
All courses require a grade of C or higher.
Code Title Hours
Required Core
CRM131 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRM231 Foundations of the Intelligence Com 3
CRM233 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3
CSC239 GIS Mapping 3
Intelligence Community and Technology Electives
Select nine hours from the following: 9
CRM333 Terrorism
CRM338 Homeland Security
CSC238 Introduction to Information Securit
CSC431 Computer and Network Forensics
CSC432 Data Mining
Total Hours 21
Ethics Minor
A minor in Ethics consists of a minimum of 18 Credit Hours, including a 3-
credit hour prerequisite and 15 credit hours as distributed below.
Minors in Ethics must earn a grade of C or better in all courses counting
toward the minor.
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Code Title Hours
Prerequisite
ETH 131/PHI234 Introduction to Ethics 3
Required Core
ETH231 History of West Social & Polit II 3
ETH232 History of West Social & Pol I 3
Electives
Select nine hours from the following: 9
ETH233 Christian Ethics
ETH331 Comparative Religious Ethics
ETH333 Social Analysis and Ethical Reflect
ETH431 Special Topics in Ethics
SPM435 Sport Sociology and Ethics
SWK340 Values and Ethics
COM445 Journalism Ethics
PLS433 Ethical Leadership in a Changing
Total Hours 18
Global Studies Minor
The Global Studies Minor is a flexible program that is open to all
students. It is designed to focus students’ attention on the complex world
of globalization and on what it means to be a global citizen. To obtain a
Minor in Global Studies, a student must complete 18 Credit Hours from
among the following list of eligible courses.
Minors in Global Studies must earn a grade of C or better in all courses
counting toward the minor.
Code Title Hours
Select 18 hours from the following: 18
BAF334 International Finance
BUS/ECO 233 Business Statistics
COM432 Intercultural Communication
ECO432 Economic Development
ECO438 Environmental Economics
HED335 Minority Health Problems & Issues
HIS132 World Civilizations 1500 to present
HIS237 Introduction to Africa
HIS238 Modern Latin America
HIS337 West Africa
HIS431 Twentieth Century Europe
HIS432 Southern Africa
HIS435 Northern Africa
IDS496 Special Topics
MGT438 International Business
MKT435 International Marketing
MKT331 Principles of Marketing
POL230 Intro to Political Analysis
POL332 Third World Politics
POL334 International Relations
POL335 Political Theory
POL433 International Organization
Total Hours 18
History Major
A History major is required to take 57 credit hours of courses to complete
their major. These courses consist of 27 credit hours of Required History
Courses, 3 Credit Hours of United States History Electives, which may
require up to an additional 4 credit hours of Prerequisites; 3 credit hours
of European History Electives, 3 credit hours of Non-Western History
Electives; 9 credit hours of Open History Electives, and a 12-credit hour
Social Science Requirement, including Prerequisites That may satisfy
General Education requirements. Other courses may be deemed History
electives with the approval of the History Coordinator and Department
Chair.
This program is no longer accepting new majors.
History majors must also complete the following coursework and earn at
least a grade of C in all required major courses and major prerequisites
courses.
Code Title Hours
Required History Courses
HIS131 World Civilizations to 1500 3
HIS132 World Civilizations 1500 to present 3
HIS135 History the United States to 1865 3
HIS136 History of the US Since 1865 3
HIS200 Historical Methodology 3
HIS338 Topics African-American History I 3
HIS339 Topics African American History II 3
HIS490 Senior Investigative Paper I 3
HIS491 Senior Investigative Paper II 3
United States History Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
HIS231 North Carolina History
HIS330 American Colonial Civilization
HIS331 Public History
HIS333 Diplomatic History of the US
HIS334 Amer Revolution & Fed: 1776-1820
HIS336 Emerg Modern America: 1865-1914
HIS392 Women's History
HIS393 History of the US in the 20th Cent.
HIS433 The Old South
HIS434 The New South
HIS438 Internship in Public History
HIS439 Internship
European History Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
HIS394 Early Modern Europe: 1350-1789
HIS430 Nineteenth Century Europe 1789-1914
HIS431 Twentieth Century Europe
Non-Western History Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
HIS237 Introduction to Africa
HIS238 Modern Latin America
HIS239 Plantation Societies in America
HIS337 West Africa
HIS432 Southern Africa
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HIS435 Northern Africa
Open History Electives
Select nine hours of HIS Electives 9
Social Sciences Requirement
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3.00
MTH132 Finite Math (or Higher or Permission of Instructor) 3
POL131 American Government 3
SOC131 Principles of Sociology 3
Total Hours 57
History Minor
A Minor in History consists of 18 Credit Hours including HIS131 World
Civilizations to 1500, HIS132 World Civilizations 1500 to present, HIS135
History the United States to 1865, and HIS136 History of the US Since
1865. Minors in History must earn a grade or above in all courses
counting toward the minor.
Interdisciplinary Studies Major
The Interdisciplinary Studies Major, leading to the Bachelor of Arts
Degree, is open to all students by application and approval. The Major’s
core courses occur within a structured learning community.
A major in Interdisciplinary Studies consists of 63 program credit hours.
These courses consist of 15 credit hours of Required Core Courses, 30
credit hours in a Major Concentration Area, and 18 credit hours in a Minor
Concentration Area. In addition, all students must take 46 Credit Hours of
Liberal Studies courses, and at least 6 elective hours. A minimum of 122
credit hours is required for graduation. Students must comply with all the
University’s requirements for graduation, including the General Education
requirements (Liberal Studies Program) and Senior Paper. The student
must earn at least a grade of C in the required courses for the Major and
their prerequisites.
The Interdisciplinary Studies Major is designed specifically to provide
students with flexibility in pursuing an undergraduate education
according to their individualized interests, needs, goals, and learning
styles. As such, the Interdisciplinary Studies Major is not to be combined
with existing traditional majors. The academic integrity of all courses
of study within the Major is maintained through rigorous individualized
advisement with the appropriate Department Chair(s) and/or adviser.
Students must comply with all the University’s requirements for
graduation, including but not limited to the Liberal Studies requirements
and Senior Paper.
The student must earn at least a grade of C in the required courses for
the Major and their prerequisites.
Required Core
The required core of fifteen hours consists of:
Code Title Hours
IDS231 Introduction to Interdiscip. Studie 3
IDS331 Junior Seminar 3
IDS431 Senior Capstone I 3
IDS432 Senior Capstone II 3
PLS236 Critical Thinking 3
Total Hours 15
Political Science Major
A Political Science major is required to take 57 credit hours of courses
to complete their major. These courses consist of a Required Core of 30
credit hours, 18 credit hours of Political Science electives, and a 12-credit
hour Social Science Requirement. Other courses may be deemed Political
Science electives with the approval of the Political Science Coordinator
and Department Chair.
Political Science majors must also complete the following coursework
and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Core
POL100 Introduction to Political Science 3
POL131 American Government 3
POL230 Intro to Political Analysis 3
POL333 Comparative Political Systems 3
POL334 International Relations 3
POL335 Political Theory 3
POL398 Research Methods 3
POL431 Policy Analysis 3
POL434 Constitutional Law I 3
POL499 Senior Paper 3
Political Science Electives
Select 18 hours from the following: 18
POL231 State and Local Politics
POL235 Contemporary African Politics
POL330 Public Administration & Management
POL331 Law and Politics
POL332 Third World Politics
POL339 Black Political Thought
POL430 Women in Politics
POL432 Seminar in American Politics
POL433 International Organization
POL435 Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
POL437 Foreign Policy
POL438 Seminar in Political Theory
POL439 Internship
POL491 Special Topics in Political Science
Social Sciences Requirement
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
HIS136 History of the US Since 1865 3
SOC131 Principles of Sociology 3
PSY/SOC 233 Descriptive & Predictive Statistics 3
orMTH136 Introductory Statistics
Total Hours 60
Political Science Minor
A Minor in Political Science consists of 18 Credit Hours of coursework in
Political Science, including POL131 American Government and POL230
60 Pre-Law Minor
Intro to Political Analysis. Minors in Political Science must earn a grade
of C or above for all courses counting toward the minor.
Pre-Law Minor
Law schools seek individuals with analytical minds who can think clearly
and logically and who express themselves both orally and in writing. The
Association of American Law Schools advises the pre-law student to
“major in the field in which he is most interested and do as well as he can
in all his subjects.” The Pre-Law minor is designed to prepare students for
admission to and success in law school.
Requirements
A Pre-Law minor is required to take a minimum of 18 credit hours of
courses with an overall grade point average of 2.5 to complete their
minor. These courses consist of a Required Core of 6 credit hours and
12 credit hours of Pre-Law Electives, listed below. Please note that many
of these courses require Prerequisites, which may drive up the number of
credit hours a student must take to complete the minor. Other courses
may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the Pre-Law advisor
and Department Chair. Pre-Law minors must also complete the following
coursework and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Courses
LAW230 Introduction to Legal Studies 3
LAW394 LSAT Preparation 3
Pre-Law Electives
Select 12 hours from the following: 12
ACC235 Financial & Managerial Account I
CRM131 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRM435 Criminal Law
ENG331 Advanced Composition
HIS135 History the United States to 1865
HIS135 History the United States to 1865
HIS136 History of the US Since 1865
PHI233 Practical Logic
POL131 American Government
POL331 Law and Politics
POL434 Constitutional Law I
POL435 Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
SPM434 Sport & Law
Total Hours 18
Sociology Minor
A Sociology minor is required to take a minimum of 18 credit hours of
courses with an overall grade in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Core
SOC131 Principles of Sociology 3
Electives
Select 15 hours from the following: 15
SOC133 Introduction Cultural Anthropology
SOC233 Statistics Social & Behavioral Sci
SOC/SWK 234 Introduction to Gerontology
SOC238 Social Problems
SOC239 Sex Roles
SOC332 Urban Sociology
SOC333 Social Stratification
SOC335 Sociology of Religion
SOC338 Deviant Behavior
SOC434 Development of Social Theories
SOC436 Independent Study
SOC494 Special Topics
Total Hours 18
College of Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM)
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) prepares students to enter professional life as informed citizens
who are able to communicate effectively, think critically, and demonstrate
competence in their field of study. The College endeavors to acquaint
students with the substance and methodology of the natural sciences
and offers programs that combine Liberal Studies with specialized career-
oriented training to prepare them for entry-level positions in education
and industry immediately upon graduation. Additionally, students are
provided opportunities to sharpen their analytical skills and to further
develop leadership and interpersonal skills essential to professional
career success.
Pre-Professional Opportunities in the
Sciences
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Pharmacy Preparation
JCSU offers all courses required for preparation for medical, dental,
pharmacy, and other allied health schools. A student may major in any
area of study, but the University recommends a Major in Biology or
Chemistry. The following Science courses are usually the minimum
required for admittance to most medical schools: Biology, two semesters;
Chemistry (general and organic), four semesters; and Physics, two
semesters. Other specific courses are required by some medical schools.
Academic advisors will aid students in arranging their programs.
Majors
• Biology and Chemistry Double Major (p.76)
• Biology Major (p.77)
• Chemistry Major (p.78)
• Computer Engineering (CE) Major (p.62)
• Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) Major (p.71)
• Information Systems Engineering (ISE) Major (p.72)
• Mathematics Major (p.73)
• Mathematics with Pre-Math Finance Concentration Major (p.74)
• Psychology Major (p.79)
Minors
• Bioinformatics Minor (p.61)
• Bioinformatics Minor (p.75)
• Biology Minor (p.78)
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• Chemistry Minor (p.79)
• Computer Engineering Minor (p.62)
• Computer Science Minor (p.71)
• Cyber Security Minor (p.72)
• Data Science Minor (p.72)
• Mathematics Minor (p.74)
• Sustainability Minor (p.79)
Computer Science, Engineering, and
Mathematics
This Department houses programs and coursework in Computer
Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, and
Mathematics.
Awatif Amin (2001)
Instructor of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1995, Clark Atlanta University
M.S., 1995, Clark Atlanta University
Ying Bai (2001)
Professor of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1983, Tsinghua University, China
M.S., 1987, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Ph.D., 2000, Florida Atlantic University
Suryadip Chakraborty (2016)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
M.S., 2013, University of Cincinnati
Ph.D., 2016, University of Cincinnati
Ahmed Faik (2001)
Chair, Computer Science & Engineering
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.Sc., 1979, Sussex University, England
Ph.D., 1984, Sussex University, England
Vanessa Figgers (2007)
Chair, Department of Computation and Technology
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1983, Florida A & M University
M.Ed., 1989, Florida A & M University
Ph.D., 1997, Florida State University
Vijaya L. Gompa (2020)
Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1980, Andhra University
M.S., 1983, Andhra University
M.A., 1986, The University of Toledo (Ohio)
Ph.D., 1992, The University of Toledo (Ohio)
Brian Hunt (2007)
Chair of the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and
Mathematics
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A., 1995, State University of New York, College at Geneseo
M.S., 1998, Clemson University
Ph.D., 2004, Clemson University
Karen D. Morgan (2020)
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A., 1991, The University of Mississippi
M.S., 1993, The University of Mississippi
Ph.D., 2001, The University of Mississippi
Thanh-Thuy Nguyen (2011)
Instructor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 2006, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
M.S., 2010, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Raymond Scriven (2020)
Instructor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1997, Benedict College
M.B.A., 2006, University of Phoenix
Felesia Stukes (2017)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1998, North Carolina A&T State University
M.S., 2003, UNC Charlotte
Ph.D., 2016, UNC Charlotte
Hampton Wright (2012)
Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1956, Benedict College
M.S., 1959, Howard University
Ph.D., 1973, North Carolina State University
Bioinformatics Minor
A Minor in bioinformatics requires 19 Credit Hours: 13 credit hours of
Bioinformatics Requirements and at least 6 credit hours of Restricted
Electives. At least 8 of these hours cannot also be counted toward a
student’s major(s). Courses marked with an asterisk have prerequisites
outside of the core requirements for this minor; see the course
descriptions for details. Students enrolled before 2017/2018 will follow
the requirements of the minor described in the 2017/2018 catalogue.
A Bioinformatics Minor must complete the following required coursework
and electives and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Bioinformatics Requirements
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
BIO/CSC 336 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3
CSC339 Bioinformatics Programming 3
MTH438 Biostatistics 3
Bioinformatics Restricted Electives
Select six hours from the following: 6
BIO/CHE 333 Biochemistry I
1
BIO341 Genetics
1
62 Computer Engineering (CE) Major
BIO/CHE 422 Laboratory Projects in Biology (topic in
Bioinformatics/Genomics)
BIO/CHE 430 Research Problems in Biology (topic in
Bioinformatics/Genomics)
BIO/CSC 433 Exploration in Genomics
BIO/CSC 435 Special Topics: Bioinformatics
BIO434 Introduction to Pharmacogenomics
CSC135 Intro to Programming Python
CSC432 Data Mining
CSC438 Database Processing
1
Total Hours 19
1
Course requires a prerequisite.
Any of the courses in the minor can be replaced with:
NSC429 Senior Seminar I (2 Credit Hours) + NSC419 Senior Seminar II
(1 Credit Hour) with a Senior Paper written on a topic in Bioinformatics or
Genomics that satisfies the Biology major requirement.
or
CSE430 Senior Project(3 Credit Hours) on a topic in Bioinformatics or
Genomics that satisfies the requirements of the respective majors offered
in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Computer Engineering (CE) Major
A Computer Engineering major is required to take 84 credit hours of
courses, 8 of which can be applied to the Liberal Studies requirements.
These courses consist of 25 credit hour Computer Science core, 27
credit hours of Computer Engineering requirements; 9 credit hours of
Restricted Electives; and 23 Credit Hours of Additional Required Courses,
8 credit hours of which may be used for General Education requirements.
If students place into courses lower than the starting courses indicated,
they will have to take additional hours to meet these Prerequisites. Course
Prerequisites are described in the course descriptions. Other courses may
be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor and
Department Chair.
Computer Engineering majors must complete the following coursework
and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Computer Science Core
CSE138 Intro Computer Science & Engineerin 3
CSC210 Career Preparation Seminar I 1
CSC211 Career Preparation Seminar II 1
CSC241 Computer Programming I with Lab 4
CSC242 Computer Programming II with Lab 4
CSC234 Data Structures & Algorithms 3
CSC332 Computer Networking 3
CSC333 Computer Organization & Architectur 3
CSE430 Senior Project 3
Computer Engineering Requirements
CSE330 Logic & Digital Circuits 3
CSE331 Circuit Theory 3
CSE332 Foundations of Semiconductor Device 3
CSE334 Electronic Measurement & Design 3
CSE335 Circuit Theory II 3
CSE432 Electronics Circuit Design 3
CSE433 Digital Signal Processing 3
CSE434 Advanced Electronic Systems 3
CSE438 Advanced Logic & Microprocessors 3
Restricted Electives
Select nine hours from the following: 9
CSE435 Practicum
CSE439 Sp Top: Computer Science & Engineer
CSC331 Applications Programming
CSC334 Introduction to Operating Systems
CSC335 Internet Programming
CSC336 Introduction to Bioinformatics
CSC339 Bioinformatics Programming
CSC432 Data Mining
CSC433 Explorations in Genomics /Bioinform
CSC435 Special Topics in Bioinformatic Alg
CSC437 Software Engineering
CSC438 Database Processing
Additional Required Courses
MTH231 Calculus I 3
MTH232 Calculus II 3
MTH333 Probability & Statistics I 3
MTH336 Introductory Linear Algebra 3
MTH433 Mathematics for Scientists and Eng 3
orMTH434 Differential Equations I
PHY243 Mechanics (Applied to LS Natural Science Pillar
requirement)
4
PHY244 Electrodynamics (Applied to LS Natural Science
Pillar requirement)
4
Total Hours 84
Computer Engineering Minor
A Minor in Computer Engineering requires 18 credit hours, consisting of
15 credit hours of Computer Engineering Requirements and credit hours
of Computer Engineering Electives.
A Computer Engineering Minor must complete the following required
coursework and electives and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Computer Engineering Requirements
CSE138 Intro Computer Science & Engineerin 3
CSE330 Logic & Digital Circuits 3
CSE331 Circuit Theory 3
CSE332 Foundations of Semiconductor Device 3
CSE334 Electronic Measurement & Design 3
Computer Engineering Recommended Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
CSE432 Electronics Circuit Design
CSE433 Digital Signal Processing
CSE435 Practicum
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CSE436 Automatic Control Systems
CSE438 Advanced Logic & Microprocessors
CSE439 Sp Top: Computer Science & Engineer
Total Hours 18
Computer Science and Engineering
Each Department program may be completed in four years each if
the student has the required Prerequisites. The programs are offered
to prepare students for competitive careers and graduate school
opportunities in a wide spectrum of the Information Technology
profession, including software, hardware, programming, systems
analysis, computer networking, telecommunications, robotics and
automatic control systems, digital signal processing (DSP), information
systems, and digital/analog electronics.
A major in Computer Engineering consists of 67 program credit hours.
In addition, all students must take 47 Credit Hours of Liberal Studies
courses, and at least 9 elective hours. A minimum of 123 credit hours is
required for graduation.
A major in Computer Science/Information Systems consists of 70
program credit hours. In addition, all students must take 46 Credit Hours
of Liberal Studies courses, and at least 9 elective hours. A minimum of
125 credit hours is required for graduation.
A major in Information Systems Engineering consists of 67 program
credit hours. In addition, all students must take 47 Credit Hours of Liberal
Studies courses, and at least 9 elective hours. A minimum of 123 credit
hours is required for graduation.
Students must comply with all University requirements for graduation,
including the General Education requirements (Liberal Studies Program
of 46 credit hours) and Senior Paper. The student must earn at least a
grade of C in the required courses for the Major and their Prerequisites.
Honors Program
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers an Honors
Program for students who satisfy the following requirements:
Eligibility
• Have an overall GPA of 3.2 or better
• Have a GPA of 3.5 or better in all courses required for the Major
Requirements
• Participate in a scientific research experience on or off-campus
• Make one scientific presentation at an off-campus event or
professional meeting or conference
• Complete a Senior Investigative Paper and receive a grade of B or
better.
Upon completion of these requirements, a student may graduate with
Honors based on the judgment of the Computer Science and Engineering
Department faculty.
Minors in the Computer Science and
Engineering Department
Each minor consists of 6 courses, totaling 18-19 credit hours. The
required courses may have Prerequisites or corequisites that are not
included in the total hours. If students place into courses lower than
the starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional hours to
meet these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are described in the course
descriptions. See the course descriptions for these Prerequisites and/or
co-requisites.
O
Sabina Otienoburu (2016)
Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
M. Sc., 2005, Karolinska Institutet
Ph.D., 2009, Karolinska Institutet
The Department provides programs for earned Bachelor of Science
Degrees in the following areas:
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The Department offers Minors in the following areas:
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Computer Science (CSC)
CSC 131Computers in Society
3.00 credit hours
CSC131 Computer in Society Three credit hours This course provides
students with an introduction to computer hardware and software
in addition to computer applications such as work processing
spreadsheets, database, power point, and multimedia. The course will
also introduce students to the World Wide Web and its application.
CSC 133Web Design
3.00 credit hours
CS 133- Web Design Three Credit Hours This course will cover the basis
of Web page and Web site Design. Students will be able to develop
platform-independent sites using HTML and CSS.
CSC 134Computer Science Principles
3.00 credit hours
CSC134 Computer Science Principles Three credit hours This course
introduces students to the foundational concepts of the field and
challenges them to use computer science as a platform to positively
impact their community. The course will introduce students to the
creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data
sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts both
locally and globally. NSP: IG
Prerequisites: None
CSC 135Intro to Programming Python
3.00 credit hours
CSC135 Introduction to Programming with Python Three credit hours
This course aims to teach basic programming and computational
concepts to students with little or no previous coding experience. It
introduces core programming basics including data types, control
structures, algorithm development, and program design with functions
using the Python programming language.
Prerequisites: None
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CSC 136Intro to Network Science
3.00 credit hours
CSC136 Introduction to Network Science Three credit hours This
course introduces students to Network Science with applications
for infrastructure, informational, biological, political, and relational
emergency management systems. Topics include social network
formation, diffusion processes such as epidemics or internet sharing, and
techniques such as social network analysis. Through interdisciplinary
examples, students learn about key aspects of disaster management
networks and basic tools to analyze and visualize them.
Prerequisites: CSC131
CSC 210Career Preparation Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
CSC210 Career Preparation Seminar I Once Credit Hour A seminar format
discussion led by CSE faculty on topics in the areas of computer science
and engineering. The seminar may include meetings with guest speakers,
discussion of assigned readings, exploration of scientific literatures, and
reflective writing.
Prerequisites: None
CSC 211Career Preparation Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
CSC211 Career Preparation Seminar II One credit hours A seminar format
discussion led by CSE faculty on topics in the areas of computer science
and engineering. The seminar may include meetings with guest speakers,
discussion of assigned readings, exploration of scientific literatures, and
reflective writing.
Prerequisites: None
CSC 230Introduction to Programming
3.00 credit hours
CSC230 Introduction to Programming Three credit hours This is an
introductory level course in programming using Visual Basic (VB).
Fundamental programming design concepts are introduced using flow
charts and pseudo codes and fundamentals of structured and object-
oriented programming. Students are taught how to design, code, and
execute programs using structured and object-oriented programming
languages decided by the department (C++/Java). The two courses must
include the implementation of competitive programming projects.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or higher
CSC 231Computer Programming I
3.00 credit hours
CSC231-232 Programming I & II Three credit hours These two courses
include fundamentals of computer program design, flow charts and
pseudo codes and fundamentals of structured and object-oriented
programming. Students are taught how to design, code, and execute
programs using structured and object-oriented programming languages
decided by the department (C++/Java). The two courses must include the
implementation of competitive programming projects.
CSC 232Computer Programming II
3.00 credit hours
CSC231-232 Programming I & II Three credit hours These two courses
include fundamentals of computer program design, flow charts and
pseudo codes and fundamentals of structured and object-oriented
programming. Students are taught how to design, code, and execute
programs using structured and object-oriented programming languages
decided by the department (C++/Java). The two courses must include the
implementation of competitive programming projects.
CSC 233Introduction to Discrete Structures
3.00 credit hours
CSC233 Introduction to Discrete Structures Three credit hours The
course includes elements of set algebra, partitions and counting
techniques. Boolean algebra, graphs, trees, grammars, basic theory
of groups, and finite state machines. The course also includes the
applications of these structures in computer science.
Prerequisites: CSE138, and MTH131
CSC 234Data Structures & Algorithms
3.00 credit hours
CSC234 Data Structures and Algorithms Three credit hours The
course includes basic concepts of data, linear lists, arrays and strings,
representation of trees and graphs, hashing, sorting and search
algorithms. Multi-linked structures, files, and storage allocation and
collection.
Prerequisites: CSC232
CSC 235Data Analysis in Research
3.00 credit hours
CSC235 Data Analysis in Research Three credit hours This course will
provide a skill-set to analyze data to make data-driven decisions in
biomedical research, the healthcare industry, or business environments.
It includes an introduction to research methods, data visualization, and
basic statistics using data analysis software. This course satisfies the
Integrated Studies, Global Studies, and Emergent Fields pillar requirement
in the Liberal Studies curriculum.
Prerequisites: CSC131 and MATH 131 or higher
CSC 236Intro to Medical Informatics
3.00 credit hours
CSC236 Intro to Medical Informatics Three credit hours The field
of Medical Informatics deals with the storage, retrieval and use of
information in health care and medicine. In addition to fundamental
principles this course will introduce students to the electronic health
records, decision support systems, security issues, information retrieval,
bioinformatics, public health informatics, imaging informatics, nursing
informatics and consumer health informatics. Upon completion of the
course, the students will be able to explain Healthcare data management,
electronic medical records, Health IT software, computerized ECG, EEG
and EMG, computer assisted medical imaging, and Magnetic Resonance.
Prerequisites: CSC131
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
CSC 238Introduction to Information Securit
3.00 credit hours
CSC238 Introduction to Information Security Three Credit Hours
This course provides a background, foundation, and insight into the
subject of information security and assurance. The students will have a
comprehensive understanding of threats, cryptography, attack detection/
response, regulations, and information system risk management.
CSC 239GIS Mapping
3.00 credit hours
CSC239 GIS Mapping GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a
computer-based tool that uses spatial (geographic) data to analyze
and solve real-world problems. This course is designed to introduce the
student to the basic principles and techniques of GIS. The lab material
will emphasize GIS data collection, entry, storage, analysis, and output
using ArcGIS.
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CSC 241Computer Programming I with Lab
4.00 credit hours
CSC241: Computer Programming I with Lab Four Credit Hours This
course introduce core programming basics, computer program design,
flow charts, pseudo codes, and fundamentals of structured and object-
oriented programming including data types, control structures, algorithm
development, and program design with functions. Course
Prerequisites: This course does not require any pre-requisite
CSC 242Computer Programming II with Lab
4.00 credit hours
CSC242: Computer Programming II with Lab Four credit hours This
course introduces advanced theory, design and implementation of
structured and object-oriented programming languages. In addition, the
course is designed to present data flow, control structures, program units
and storage management. Course
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CSC241
CSC 330Systems Analysis & Design
3.00 credit hours
CSC330 Systems Analysis and Design Three credit hours The course
introduces the students to system concepts, tools, and software
engineering approach to the analysis and design of systems to meet the
needs of the organization. The course also includes case studies.
Prerequisites: CSC231
CSC 331Applications Programming
3.00 credit hours
CSC331 Application Programming Three credit hours The focus of
this course is the use of structured and object-oriented programming
Languages (Java/C++), in the design and implantation of medium and
high level programming projects. The projects should reflect practical
applications from the information technology area including business,
computer science and engineering applications.
Prerequisites: CSC234
CSC 332Computer Networking
3.00 credit hours
CSC332 Computer Networking Three Credit Hours This course provides
an introduction to computer networking technologies, including
architectures, protocols and interfaces. The students will have solid
understanding of fundamentals of computer networks and major
protocols. They will also gain experience in the design and analysis of
network protocols through simulation and analytical models.
CSC 333Computer Organization & Architectur
3.00 credit hours
CSC333 Computer Organization and Architecture Three credit hours This
course covers computer interconnection structures, central processing
unit, instruction format and execution, memory organization and
addressing techniques, micro-programmed control, I/O programming and
interrupt handling, assembly language programming, parallel processing,
pipelining and RISC architecture.
Prerequisites: CSC232
CSC 334Introduction to Operating Systems
3.00 credit hours
CSC334 Introduction to Operating Systems Three credit hours This
course consists of a brief history of operating systems, major functions
of modern operating systems including process management, input/
output systems, memory, management, and file and data management,
as well as design consideration and comparison between widely used
modern operating systems.
Prerequisites: CSC232
CSC 335Internet Programming
3.00 credit hours
CSC335 Internet Programming Three credit hours This course covers
HTML, XML Java programming, web site design and implementation
using various links to databases and other web sites and applications on
E-commerce.
Prerequisites: CSC331
CSC 336Introduction to Bioinformatics
3.00 credit hours
CSC336 Introduction to Bioinformatics Three credit hours This course
introduces students to DNA structure and replication, genetic code and
human genome project, genome sequence acquisition and sequence
analysis, pairwise and multiple sequence alignments, database searches,
and some case studies. The students will be able to analyze, develop
and implement tools that enable efficient access and management of
different types of information and will be able to use UNIX, and PERL for
pattern recognition and searches.
Prerequisites: CSC131, or (LS 135, HON 110) or Departmental approval
CSC 337Introduction Programming Languages
3.00 credit hours
CSC337-338 Introduction to Programming Languages Three credit hours
This course covers fundamental characteristics, syntax, and structure
of several major programming languages, plus formal specifications of
syntax, data types, operations, subroutine subprograms, statement types,
and program structure, run-time representation of programs and data,
program linkage, and data transfer between programs.
Prerequisites: CSC232
CSC 338Introduction to Programming Languag
3.00 credit hours
CSC337-338 Introduction to Programming Languages Three credit hours
This course covers fundamental characteristics, syntax, and structure
of several major programming languages, plus formal specifications of
syntax, data types, operations, subroutine subprograms, statement types,
and program structure, run-time representation of programs and data,
program linkage, and data transfer between programs.
Prerequisites: CSC232
CSC 339Bioinformatics Programming
3.00 credit hours
CSC339 Bioinformatics Programming Three credit hours This course
introduces students to programming for bioinformatics. The Human
Genome Project has produced large amount of molecular data currently
stored in databases around the world. Students learn how to manipulate
sequences and other biological data. Programming languages such as
Python, suitable for manipulating textual data and pattern searching, is
used to extract, modify, and manipulate data.
Prerequisites: CSC336 (Cross listed as BIO336)
CSC 421Introduction to Theory of Computing
2.00 credit hours
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CSC 422Introduction to Theory of Computing
2.00 credit hours
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CSC 430Risk Analysis and Management
3.00 credit hours
CSC430 Risk Analysis and Management This course is designed to teach
students the principles of risk analysis and management. Student will be
taught how to employ risk analysis and management principles to create
coordinated and fiscally sound uses of resources to minimize, monitor,
and control risks. Risks must first be identified before they can be
prioritized and managed. Students will be taught risk analysis methods
that capture the uncertainty associated with the risk assessment.
Students will then explore risk management strategies.
CSC 431Computer and Network Forensics
3.00 credit hours
CSC431 Computer and Network Forensics Three Credit Hours This
course provides comprehensive understanding of computer and
network forensics, including methodology, laws/regulations, and
industry standards. The students will learn to use software packages for
identifying, analyzing, recreating, investigatin and addressing cyber-based
crime.
Prerequisites: CSC238
CSC 432Data Mining
3.00 credit hours
CSC432 Data Mining Three credit hours This course discusses how data
mining technologies are used to transform large quantities of data into
information to support tactical and strategic decisions in business and
bioinformatics. We will discuss applications of data mining technologies
in customer relationship management (CRM), direct marketing,
ecommerce, finance, and retailing. Although we discuss some workings
of the technologies, the focus of the course is learning when and how to
use the technologies in business and bioinformatics applications. We
approach the material from two perspectives, a business analyst and a
bioinformatics specialist. The course is designed primarily for students
taking a Minor in Bioinformatics and those concentrating in information
systems.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department
CSC 433Explorations in Genomics /Bioinform
3.00 credit hours
CSC433/BIO433 Explorations in Genomics Three credit hours This
is a research based course in Genomics. The students will learn to
annotate genomic sequences in two steps. In the first step, structural
annotation, genomic elements are identified. This includes defining
genes, boundaries, gene elements like coding regions, gene structure,
regulatory motifs, ORFs, exons, introns, promoters etc, characterization
of putative protein products and other features in primary genomic
sequence. The second step, functional annotation, applies biological
information to genomic elements. It includes regulation, expression,
CSC 434Network Management
3.00 credit hours
CSC434 Network Management Three Credit Hours The course will focus
on developing skills and necessary knowledge for students to install,
manage, and troubleshoot small/medium sized enterprise network.
Students will be exposed to practical network management skills in this
course. The topics include configuration of various network components
of LAN & WAN, installing and configuring client and server machines,
configuring network routing, setting up firewalls & network appliances,
network commands, monitoring tools, and management tools.
CSC 435Special Topics in Bioinformatic Alg
3.00 credit hours
CSC435/BIO435 Bioinformatics Algorithms Three credit hours This
course provides an introduction to the algorithmic techniques applied in
bioinformatics. Students learn to use software packages for processing
biological information and are able to develop algorithms for sequencing,
comparing sequences, finding patterns and structures, motifs, visualizing,
and gene prediction. Various algorithms included in this course are
exhaustive search, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming algorithms,
divide-and-conquer algorithms, and combinatorial pattern matching.
Prerequisites: BIO336/CSC336
CSC 436Topics in Computing
3.00 credit hours
CSC436 Topics in Computer Science Three credit hours A course
designed to expose students to current and new developments in
computer science.
Prerequisites: Permission of Department
CSC 437Software Engineering
3.00 credit hours
CSC437- Software Engineering Three Credit hours Introduction to
software processes, software requirements analysis and specifications,
planning a software process, software requirements analysis and
specifications, planning a software project and function- oriented design,
objects-oriented design, coding and testing,
Prerequisites: CSC234
CSC 438Database Processing
3.00 credit hours
CSC438 Database Processing Three credit hours The course covers files
and data structures for the database environment, logical and physical
organization of a database, data models and query languages, concept
of normal forms, data independence, security, integrity, and concurrency.
Some special database packages may be included such as db2 and
Oracle.
Prerequisites: CSC234
CSC 439Data Communications
3.00 credit hours
CSC439 Data Communications Three credit hours The course covers
fundamentals of data communications, protocols, architecture,
standards, data communications hardware and software, and
communications media, LANs, WANs, MANs, network topology
and applications, intersystem connectivity, network management,
shared media and switched networks, servers, video teleconferencing
fundamentals, ISDN networks and ATM.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CSC334
Computer Engineering (CSE)
CSE 138Intro Computer Science & Engineerin
3.00 credit hours
CSE138- Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Three Credit
hours The course covers a description of a computer system, relationship
between software and hardware, software and hardware configuration,
and introduction to logic circuits, electronic circuits and systems, plus a
hands-on lab experience.
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CSE 330Logic & Digital Circuits
3.00 credit hours
CSE330 Logic and Digital Circuits Three credit hours Basic logic gates,
number systems, combinational logic circuits, optimization of logic
circuits and K-maps, applications in logic systems design, sequential
logic circuits, registers, memory and applications of sequential circuits.
Prerequisites: MTH137 or higher, and CSE138
CSE 331Circuit Theory
3.00 credit hours
CSE331- Circuit Theory I Three Credit hours The course emphasizes
Kirchoff’s laws, voltage and current sources, d-c circuit analysis, circuit
theorem, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, superposition theorem,
maximum power transfer theorem, mesh and node equations. It also
includes A-C waveforms, average and r.m.s calculations, active and
reactive power, introduction to a-c circuits, phasor diagrams, and an
introduction to transit circuit analysis.
Prerequisites: MTH231 or higher
CSE 332Foundations of Semiconductor Device
3.00 credit hours
CSE332 Foundations of Semiconductor Devices Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to semiconductor devices, p-n
junctions, diode special diodes, p-n-p and n-p-n BJT, d-c characteristics
and biasing circuits, d-c and a-c load lines. Field effect transistors (FET),
MOSFETs and CMOS characteristics, and biasing circuits. An introduction
to amplifier circuits using BJT, RFT, and MOSFET.
Prerequisites: CSE331
CSE 334Electronic Measurement & Design
3.00 credit hours
CSE334 Electronics Measurements and Design Three credit hours This
course introduces students to electronics measuring equipment such
as oscilloscopes, power supplies and multimeters. It also includes the
design and implantation of diode circuits, BJT circuits, EFT and MOSFET
circuits and some power electronic devices.
Corequisites: CSE332
CSE 335Circuit Theory II
3.00 credit hours
CSE335 Circuit Theory II Three credit hours The course is a continuation
of the CSE-331, Circuit Theory I. It entails the study of sinusoidal and
non-sinusoidal waves, reactance, impedance, simple transient analysis
of electrical circuits, R-L, R-C, and R-L-C responses, complex frequency
and phasors, steady-state AC circuits, power and power factor, filters, op-
amp circuits, and two port networks. PSpice simulation program is used
as a computer-aided tool to analyze, develop and implement the circuit
designs.
Prerequisites: Circuit Theory I CSE331
CSE 430Senior Project
3.00 credit hours
CSE430 Senior Project Three credit hours The department will offer
a group of senior projects every year which cover different areas in
computer science, information technology and computer engineering.
These projects will require individual investigation and research as well
as team hardware and/or software implementation. Each student is
required to successfully complete a senior investigative paper.
Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of the department
CSE 432Electronics Circuit Design
3.00 credit hours
CSE432- Electronics Circuit Design- Three Credits The course includes
operational amplifiers: RC and RF amplifiers; an introduction to pulse
circuits, feedback, and oscillators; analog and digital integrates circuits,
and VISI technology:
Prerequisites: CSE 332
CSE 433Digital Signal Processing
3.00 credit hours
CSE433 Digital Signal Processing Three credit hours This course
emphasizes the sampling theory, spectrum of sampled signals, pulse
code modulation, encoders/decoders, digital modulation techniques,
frequency shift keying, phase shift keying amplitude shift keying, delta
modulation, digitization of audio and video signals, image compression
and effect of noise on digital signals. The course also includes laboratory
experience in the DSP lab.
Corequisites: CSE432
CSE 434Advanced Electronic Systems
3.00 credit hours
CSE434- Advanced Electronics System- Three Credit hours This course
introduces the students to a variety of advanced electronics systems
such as microwave systems, transmission line systems, antenna
systems, analog and digital communications systems, automatic control
systems, and robotics. The course includes lab experience in a variety of
labs.
Corequisites: CSC432
CSE 435Practicum
3.00 credit hours
CSE435 Practicum Three credit hours This course represents an
opportunity for students, under the supervision of faculty, to obtain work
experience in the areas covered by the Department’s academic programs.
This can be implemented through internships and/or research projects;
40 hours of work per credit is required. Accordingly, the student must
work 120 hours for this three-credit-hour course. May be repeated when
the topic varies.
Prerequisites: Consent of Department
CSE 436Automatic Control Systems
3.00 credit hours
CSE436 Automatic Control Systems Three credit hours This course
includes elements of electronic control systems, open and closed loop
control systems, feedback systems, transfer function for control systems,
Nyquest criteria and stability of control systems, stabilizing phase lead
and phase lag circuits, Bode diagrams, dc and ac control systems, an
introduction to digital control systems, and an introduction to digital
control systems. The course includes lab experience in the Automatic
Control and Robotics Lab.
Prerequisites: CSE332
CSE 438Advanced Logic & Microprocessors
3.00 credit hours
CSE438 Advanced Logic and Microprocessors Three credit hours The
course includes sequential logic circuits, flop flops, computer reliability,
computer arithmetic, assembly language programming, the central
processing unit, microprocessor architecture, memory organization,
input/output, practical microprocessor architecture.
Prerequisites: CSE330
68 Computer Science and Engineering
CSE 439Sp Top: Computer Science & Engineer
3.00 credit hours
CSE439 Special Topics in Computer Science and Engineering Three
Credit Hours In this course special topics cover new advances in
computer science, computer engineering and information technology will
be selected and offered by the department. The theme covered by the
course may change from one semester to another. Examples are topics
to cover are new networking operating systems, new database packages,
artificial intelligence, and telecommunications.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department
Mathematics (MTH)
MTH 130Introduction to College Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH130 Introduction to College Mathematics Three credit hours This
course prepares the student to be successful in College Algebra. Topics
include a review of elementary algebra, operations with rational numbers,
exponents and radicals, factoring, polynomial and rational functions,
equations and inequalities, and applications of these topics. Study
skills needed to be successful in mathematics are an important part
of this course. Placement into this course is based on the score on the
Mathematics Placement Exam or by SAT/ACT data, and must be made by
the department only. For elective credit only.
MTH 131College Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH131 College Algebra Three credit hours This course is designed to
provide an investigative approach to college algebra using the computer
and graphing calculator as tools. The topics covered include basic
concepts of algebra, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations
and solving systems of equations using matrices, sequences and series.
At least one hour per week of computer assisted laboratory instruction is
required.
MTH 132Finite Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH132 Finite Math Three credit hours Elements of finite mathematical
systems for liberal arts and education students. Topics include real
numbers, linear equations and straight lines, systems of linear equations
and inequalities, matrix algebra, sets and counting, concepts of
probability and statistics, mathematics of finance. The course relies
heavily on computers and graphing calculators to develop intuition, make
estimates, verify results, and check reasonableness of answers.
Prerequisites: MTH131
MTH 133Survey of Practical Applica of Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH133: Survey of Practical Applications of Mathematics 3 credit
hours This course explores practical applications of mathematics in
daily life. Students are introduced to linear, quadratic, exponential, and
logarithmic functions and some of their many applications. Students
are exposed to fundamental principles of probability and descriptive
statistics including regression. students also learn how to construct
and interpret graphical representations of data. Boolean logic, Venn
diagrams, and basic principles of mathematical finance are also covered.
Word problems are used extensively to help develop problem-solving and
critical-thinking skills that can be routinely applied in daily life. Whenever
possible, technology (including calculators and software applications) are
used to illuminate the concepts covered in the course and assist problem
solving.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement
MTH 134Mathematics and Culture
3.00 credit hours
MTH134 Mathematics and Culture Three credit hours This course
explores how mathematics is expressed globally and how it is shaped
in different societies (i. e. numbering systems, nature, patterns, art,
customs, activities). The topic of Ethnomathematics will be highlighted.
MTH 135Mathematics and Personal Finance
3.00 credit hours
MTH135: Mathematics and Personal Finance 3 credit hours This course
explores techniques in successful management of personal finances.
Through application of mathematical and critical thinking skills and
concepts, it encompasses a broad coverage of basic financial planning
and decision making, taxes, managing savings, purchasing a home, the
impact of credit, investments and saving for retirement.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement
MTH 136Introductory Statistics
3.00 credit hours
MTH136 Introductory Statistics Three credit hours Descriptive and
inferential statistics. Frequency distributions, population and samples,
measures of central tendencies and variation. Probability, normal, t,
and chi distributions. Hypothesis testing, estimations and confidence
intervals. Linear regression.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or by placement
MTH 137Precalculus I
3.00 credit hours
MTH137 Precalculus I Three credit hours Equations, Inequalities, and
Modeling; Functions and Graphs; Exponents and Radicals; Polynomial
and Rational Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conic
sections.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or by placement or consent of Department
MTH 138Precalculus II
3.00 credit hours
MTH138 Precalculus II Three credit hours The Trigonometric Functions;
Trigonometric Identities and Conditional Equations; Applications of
Trigonometry; Systems of linear equations; Matrices and Determinants;
Sequences, Series, and Probability.
Prerequisites: MTH137 or by placement or consent of Department
MTH 231Calculus I
3.00 credit hours
MTH231 Calculus I Three credit hours Functions and graphs, slope
and tangent lines, concepts of limit and continuity. Differentiation and
applications in maxima and minima problems, and rates of change.
Prerequisites: MTH138 or by placement
MTH 232Calculus II
3.00 credit hours
MTH232 Calculus II Three credit hours Anti-derivatives, Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus and definite integrals, Applications of the definite
integral to area, volume, force and work, and arc length. Transcendental
functions. Techniques of integration.
Prerequisites: MTH231
MTH 233Mathematics and Speadsheets
3.00 credit hours
MTH233 Mathematics and Spreadsheets Three Credit Hours This
course explores how to use a spreadsheet to enter and analyze
data, set up mathematical formulas, and use various mathematical,
statistical, financial, and logical functions and formatting for calculating,
forecasting, presenting, and integrating data.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement; CSC131 or equivalent
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
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MTH 311Junior Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
This course will precede the Junior Seminar II course and is designed to
begin the facilitation of the writing of the senior investigative paper. It
will expose students to mathematical research topics and mathematical
presentation tools. One contact hour each week.
MTH 312Junior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
MTH312 Junior Seminar II One credit hour This course continues the
facilitation of the writing of the Senior Investigative Paper. It further
enhances students’ skills in developing mathematical research topics
and the use of mathematical presentation tools.
MTH 330Modern Geometry
3.00 credit hours
MTH330 Modern Geometry Three credit hours Logical structure and use
of Euclidean geometry. The relationship of Euclidean geometry to other
geometries.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 231 or consent of Department
MTH 331Calculus III
3.00 credit hours
Infinite sequences and series: parametric equations and polar
coordinates; vextors and geometry of space; functions of several
variables, limits, and continuity; partial dervatives; and applications.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 332Calculus IV
3.00 credit hours
MTH332 Calculus IV Three credit hours Multiple integration; cylindrical
and spherical coordinates; vector fields; line integrals; and Green’s
theorem in the plane. Surface area and surface integrals. Divergence
Theorem.
Prerequisites: MTH331
MTH 333Probability & Statistics I
3.00 credit hours
MTH333 Probability and Statistics I Three credit hours Elementary data
analysis techniques, elements of probability theory, and analysis of
random variables.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 232 or consent of the Department
MTH 334Probability & Statistics II
3.00 credit hours
MTH334 Probability and Statistics II Three credit hours Mathematical
statistics and applications. Statistical inference, correlation and
regression, design and analysis of experiments and quality control.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 333 or consent of the Department
MTH 335Introductory Abstract Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH335 Introductory Abstract Algebra Three credit hours Elementary set
theory and logic. Mappings, groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and
polynomials.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 231 or consent of Department
MTH 336Introductory Linear Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH336 Introductory Linear Algebra Three credit hours Systems of linear
equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, theory and applications
of matrices and determinants.
Prerequisites: MTH231 or consent of department
MTH 337Mathematics for Elem Sch Teachers I
3.00 credit hours
MTH337 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I Three credit
hours This course fully supports the state and national standards for
elementary teachers in that it follows a curriculum that covers essential
mathematical concepts in preparing elementary school teachers for
teaching mathematics in grades K-2. This is the first of a two-course
sequence. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH132
MTH 338Math For Elem School Teachers II
3.00 credit hours
MTH338 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II Three credit
hours This course fully supports the state and national standards for
elementary teachers in that it follows a curriculum that covers essential
mathematical concepts in preparing elementary school teachers for
teaching mathematics in grades 3-6. This is the second of a two-course
sequence. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH337
MTH 339Advanced Linear Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH339 Advanced Linear Algebra Three credit hours This course
evaluates eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, symmetric
matrices, linear transformations, kernel and range, inverse linear
transformations, similarity, applications in: differential equations,
geometry, least squares fitting to data and approximation problems,
Fourier series, quadratic forms, LU-decomposition, approximating eigen
values, complex numbers, modules, complex conjugates, complex vector
spaces, and unitary and normal and Hermitian matrices
Prerequisites: MTH336
MTH 362Applications of Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH362 Applications of Mathematics Three credit hours This course
is designed to cover various applications of mathematics including
topics of finance, sets, and Venn diagrams, basic logic; permutations and
combinations; mathematics in art and music; spreadsheets; problem
solving/critical thinking (including games and puzzles); number systems;
and math and culture.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 411Senior Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
MTH411/412 Senior Seminar I/II One credit hour Independent
investigation into the selected topic of the Senior Investigative Paper.
Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to produce a written paper,
typically in the format of a journal article, plus present a seminar on the
SIP topic chosen. These are the two courses in the Senior Investigative
Paper sequence.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department
MTH 412Senior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
MTH411/412 Senior Seminar I/II One credit hour Independent
investigation into the selected topic of the Senior Investigative Paper.
Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to produce a written paper,
typically in the format of a journal article, plus present a seminar on the
SIP topic chosen. These are the two courses in the Senior Investigative
Paper sequence.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department
70 Computer Science and Engineering
MTH 414Prep for Standardized Testing
1.00 credit hours
MTH414 Preparation for Standardized Testing One credit hour
Preparation for standardized tests such as MFAT, subject GRE, and
Praxis II-Mathematics Content. Topics include test anxiety and testtaking
strategies, as well as a review of topics from math major courses.
Prerequisites: MTH331, 333, 335, 336, and a declared Mathematics or
Mathematics Education Major or consent of the Department
Corequisites: /
MTH 415Independent Study in Mathematics
1.00 credit hours
MTH415, 416 Independent Study in Mathematics One credit hour each
In-depth study of areas of mathematics consistent with student interest
and career objectives. Written reports are required.
Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of Department
MTH 416Independent Study in Mathematics
1.00 credit hours
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MTH 430Topics in Analysis
3.00 credit hours
MTH430 Topics in Analysis Three credit hours Euclidean spaces and
metrics, concepts of compactness and connectedness. Continuous
functions, uniform continuity, infinite sequences, and series. Uniform
convergence.
Prerequisites: MTH331 and 335
MTH 432History and Foundations of Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH432 History and Foundations of Math Three credit hours History
of mathematics through creative problem solving. Set theory in
the development of modem analysis algebra and geometry, proofs,
techniques, and methods. Pioneers of mathematics.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 433Mathematics for Scientists and Eng
3.00 credit hours
MTH433 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers Three Credit Hour
Fundamental concepts and methods in applied mathematics. Topics
covered include systems of linear equations and matrices, infinite series,
complex numbers and variables, LaPlace transforms, differential and
integral equations, Fourier Transforms, and Inverse Fourier Transforms.
Applications in physics and engineering.
Prerequisites: MTH336 and 434
MTH 434Differential Equations I
3.00 credit hours
MTH434 Differential Equations I Three credit hours Elementary
techniques of solving ordinary differential equations. Applications in the
biological and physical sciences. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 435Transforms
3.00 credit hours
MTH435 Transforms Three credit hours Introduction to periodic
functions - Fourier series. Complex form of Fourier series and Fourier
Transform. Applications: Laplace Transforms for functions, derivatives,
and integrals. Differential and hybrid differential-integral equations using
Laplace transforms. Applications from electrical circuit theory.
Prerequisites: MTH434
MTH 436Differentials Equations II
3.00 credit hours
MTH436 Differential Equations II Three credit hours An introduction
to partial differential equations. Different types of partial differential
equations, methods of solving partial differential equations. Solutions of
Laplace’s equation, wave equation, and heat transfer equation. Numerical
methods in solving partial differential equations with given boundary
conditions. Applications from engineering and applied physics areas.
Includes scientific computer lab experience.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH435
MTH 437Complex Variables
3.00 credit hours
MTH437 Complex Variables Three credit hours Complex numbers,
complex functions, and roots in the complex plane, transformation and
linear mapping, limits and continuity, analytic and harmonic functions,
Cauchy-Riemann equations, branches of functions, exponential and
trigonometric functions, complex integrals, Taylor and Lauren series,
singularities, zeroes and poles, residues, and definite integrals.
Prerequisites: MTH331
MTH 438Biostatistics
3.00 credit hours
MTH438 Biostatistics Three credit hours Statistical analysis from
a biological point of view. Topics include probability distributions,
confidence intervals, estimation of population parameters, test of
significance, analysis of a variance, correlation, and regression.
Prerequisites: MTH231
MTH 439Topics in Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH439 Topics in Algebra Three credit hours Topics on semi-groups and
groups, rings, integral domains, finite fields, modules over ring, and vector
spaces over fields.
Prerequisites: MTH335
MTH 442Numerical Methods
3.00 credit hours
MTH442 Numerical Methods Three Credit Hours The course covers
algorithms and computer techniques for numerical solutions of problems
in several areas including numerical integration and differentiation,
systems of linear equations, zeros of functions and curve fitting. It also
includes round-off error analysis. Three Lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH232 and CSC232
MTH 462Topics in Number Theory
3.00 credit hours
MTH462 Topics in Number Theory Three credit hours Prime Numbers
and prime factorization, Greatest Common Divisors, The Euclidean
Algorithm, The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, Linear Diophantine
Equations, Introduction to Congruences, Divisibility Tests, Wilson’s
Theorem and Fermat’s Little Theorem, Euler’s Theorem, The Euler Phi-
Function, Applications to cryptology. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH335
MTH 490Internship in Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH490 Internship in Mathematics Three credit hours A supervised
internship in a professional environment that exposes the student to
how mathematics is applied to solve real-world problems, as well as
enabling students to interact with mathematicians in a setting other than
the classroom. The student is required to formally present a detailed
description of his/her experiences.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department
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MTH 492Materials & Methods H School Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH492 Materials and Methods in High School Mathematics Three
credit hours The course acquaints students with pedagogical issues in
teaching mathematics and enhances their ability to make decisions in
a secondary school environment. The course fully supports the state
and national standards for secondary school teachers in that it follows
a curriculum that covers methods and strategies for teaching essential
mathematical concepts to secondary school teachers.
Prerequisites: MTH232, 335 and 336
MTH 494Teaching Elementary Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH494 Teaching Elementary Mathematics Three credit hours This
course is designed to prepare elementary teachers to teach mathematics
in the elementary school. The course will focus on mathematics content,
pedagogy, technology, diversity issues, standards-based Education, and
field experiences. This course will be taught as part of a senior learning
ommunity Block.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education
MTH 497Special Topics in Mathematics
0.00 credit hours
MTH497-498-499 Special Topics in Mathematics One, Two, or Three
credit hours A course focusing on a specific topic designed to provide
advanced study in an area of special interest in mathematics. The
course serves as a restricted elective course and can be repeated upon
Departmental approval.
Prerequisites: Consent of Department
MTH 498Special Topics in Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH497-498-499 Special Topics in Mathematics One, Two, or Three
credit hours A course focusing on a specific topic designed to provide
advanced study in the area of special interest in mathematics. This
course will serve as a restricted elective course and can be repeated upon
departmental approval.
Prerequisites: Departmental approval
MTH 499Special Topics in Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH499 Special Topcs - 1,2, or 3 credits A course focusing on a specific
topic designed to provide advanced study in the area of special interest
in mathematics. This course will serve as a restricted elective course and
can be repeated upon departmental approval.
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Computer Science Minor
A Minor in computer science provides the technology skills and
understanding required of every professional in today’s workforce. It
will teach basic programming and software engineering skills, project
management skills, and increase computer competency. Students may
choose their electives to obtain an emphasis in databases, networking,
web programming, systems programming, data mining, and cyber
security. These skills can complement any area of study as technology
has emerged in virtually all employment areas in today’s world.
A Minor in computer science consists of at least 18 credit hours of
computer science courses, including 15 credit hours of required courses,
3 credit hours of computer science electives.
A Computer Science Minor must complete the following required
coursework and electives and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Computer Science Minor Requirements
CSC135 Intro to Programming Python 3
CSC241 Computer Programming I with Lab 4
CSC242 Computer Programming II with Lab 4
CSC234 Data Structures & Algorithms 3
CSC210 Career Preparation Seminar I 1
Computer Science Recommended Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
CSC238 Introduction to Information Securit
CSC332 Computer Networking
CSC334 Introduction to Operating Systems
CSC335 Internet Programming
CSC/BIO 336 Introduction to Bioinformatics
CSC339 Bioinformatics Programming
CSC431 Computer and Network Forensics
CSC432 Data Mining
CSC/BIO 435 Special Topics in Bioinformatic Alg
CSC438 Database Processing
Total Hours 18
Computer Science/Information
Systems (CS/IS) Major
A Computer Science/Information Systems major is required to take 79
credit hours of courses, 3 of which can be applied to the Liberal Studies
requirements. These courses consist of 25 credit hour Computer Science
core; 21 credit hours of Computer Science Requirements; 18 credit hours
of Accounting, Business and Marketing Requirements; 9 credit hours of
Restricted Electives, and 6 credit hours of Mathematics Requirements
some of which may be used for General Education requirements. If
students place into courses lower than the starting courses indicated,
they will have to take additional hours to meet these Prerequisites. Course
Prerequisites are described in the course descriptions. Other courses may
be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor and
Department Chair.
Computer Science/Information Systems majors must also complete the
following coursework and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Computer Science Core
CSE138 Intro Computer Science & Engineerin 3
CSC210 Career Preparation Seminar I 1
CSC211 Career Preparation Seminar II 1
CSC241 Computer Programming I with Lab 4
CSC242 Computer Programming II with Lab 4
CSC234 Data Structures & Algorithms 3
CSC332 Computer Networking 3
CSC333 Computer Organization & Architectur 3
CSE430 Senior Project 3
Computer Science Requirements
CSC233 Introduction to Discrete Structures 3
CSC238 Introduction to Information Securit 3
CSC330 Systems Analysis & Design 3
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CSC331 Applications Programming 3
CSC334 Introduction to Operating Systems 3
CSC335 Internet Programming 3
CSC438 Database Processing 3
Accounting, Business, and Marketing Requirements
ACC235 Financial & Managerial Account I 3
ACC236 Financial and Managerial Account II 3
BAF330 Business Finance 3
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
MGT333 Principles of Management 3
MKT331 Principles of Marketing 3
Restricted Electives
Select nine hours from the following: 9
CSE439 Sp Top: Computer Science & Engineer
CSC230 Introduction to Programming
CSE330 Logic & Digital Circuits
CSC437 Software Engineering
CSC432 Data Mining
CSE435 Practicum
CSC336 Introduction to Bioinformatics
CSC339 Bioinformatics Programming
CSC433 Explorations in Genomics /Bioinform
CSC435 Special Topics in Bioinformatic Alg
MTH232 Calculus II
Mathematics Requirements
MTH136 Introductory Statistics 3
MTH231 Calculus I (can also count towards Liberal Studies
Requirements)
3
Total Hours 79
Cyber Security Minor
A Minor in Cyber Security requires 18 Credit Hours: 9 credit hours of
Cybersecurity Requirements and 9 credit hours of Restricted Electives.
A Cyber Security Minor must complete the following required coursework
and electives and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Cybersecurity Requirements
CSC238 Introduction to Information Securit 3
CSC332 Computer Networking 3
CSC431 Computer and Network Forensics 3
Cybersecurity Restricted Electives
Select nine hours from the following: 9
CSE433 Digital Signal Processing
CSC332 Computer Networking
CSC333 Computer Organization & Architectur
CSC334 Introduction to Operating Systems
CSC335 Internet Programming
CSC336 Introduction to Bioinformatics
CSC430 Risk Analysis and Management
CSC434 Network Management
CSC439 Data Communications
Total Hours 18
Data Science Minor
A Minor in Data Science requires 18 Credit Hours: 9 credit hours of
Data Science Requirements and 9 credit hours of Restricted Electives.
Students are encouraged to select the nine elective credit hours focused
around a thematic interest area in which data science will be applied.
Special considerations will be made to tailor the program to a diverse
audience with varying levels of experience.
A Data Science Minor must complete the following required coursework
and electives and earn at least a grade ofCin each course.
Required Courses (9 Credit Hours)
Code Title Hours
DSC130 Introduction to Data Science 3
DSC131 Intro to Programming for Data 3
DSC132 Data Visualization & Communication 3
Restricted Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Code Title Hours
CSC136 Intro to Network Science 3
CSC239 GIS Mapping 3
CSC432 Data Mining 3
DSC133 Responsible Artificial Intelligence 3.00
DSC430 Advanced Data Sciene 3
CSE430 Senior Project
CSE 430 Senior Investigative Project on a
topic in Data Science that satisfies the requirements of the
respective majors offered in the Department of Computer
Science and Engineering. This course can be replaced with a
senior paper sequence of 3 credit hours from another major
with a topic in Data Science, with the approval of the CSE
Department.
3
DSC435 Data Science Practicum 3
DSC439 Special Topics in Data Science 3.00
MTH233 Mathematics and Speadsheets 3
One of the following Statistics Courses
BUS233 Business Statistics 3
MTH136 Introductory Statistics 3
MTH438 Biostatistics 3
PSY233 Descriptive & Predictive Statistics 3
Information Systems Engineering
(ISE) Major
An Information Systems Engineering major is required to take 84 credit
hours of courses, 8 of which can be applied to the Liberal Studies
requirements. These courses consist of 25 credit hour Computer
Science core; 15 credit hours of Computer Science Requirements; 18
credit hours of Computer Engineering Requirements; 9 credit hours
of Restricted Electives; and 17 Credit Hours of Mathematics and
Physics Requirements, some of which may be used for Liberal Studies
requirements. Other courses may be deemed appropriate with the
approval of the student’s advisor and Department Chair. If students place
into courses lower than the starting courses indicated, they will have to
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take additional hours to meet these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites
are described in the course descriptions.
Information Systems Engineering majors must complete the following
coursework and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Computer Science Core
CSE138 Intro Computer Science & Engineerin 3
CSC210 Career Preparation Seminar I 1
CSC211 Career Preparation Seminar II 1
CSC241 Computer Programming I with Lab 4
CSC242 Computer Programming II with Lab 4
CSC234 Data Structures & Algorithms 3
CSC332 Computer Networking 3
CSC333 Computer Organization & Architectur 3
CSE430 Senior Project 3
Computer Engineering and Computer Science Requirements
CSE330 Logic & Digital Circuits 3
CSE331 Circuit Theory 3
CSE332 Foundations of Semiconductor Device 3
CSE334 Electronic Measurement & Design 3
CSE335 Circuit Theory II 3
CSE432 Electronics Circuit Design 3
CSC238 Introduction to Information Securit 3
CSC331 Applications Programming 3
CSC335 Internet Programming 3
CSC334 Introduction to Operating Systems 3
CSC438 Database Processing 3
Restricted Electives
Select nine hours from the following: 9
CSE433 Digital Signal Processing
CSE434 Advanced Electronic Systems
CSE435 Practicum
CSE436 Automatic Control Systems
CSE438 Advanced Logic & Microprocessors
CSE439 Sp Top: Computer Science & Engineer
CSC230 Introduction to Programming
CSC233 Introduction to Discrete Structures
CSC335 Internet Programming
CSC336 Introduction to Bioinformatics
CSC339 Bioinformatics Programming
CSC433 Explorations in Genomics /Bioinform
CSC435 Special Topics in Bioinformatic Alg
CSC437 Software Engineering
Mathematics and Physics Requirements
MTH136 Introductory Statistics 3
MTH231 Calculus I 3
MTH232 Calculus II 3
PHY241 General Physics (also counts in the Liberal Studies
Natural Sciences Pillar)
4
orPHY243 Mechanics
PHY242 General Physics (also counts in the Liberal Studies
Natural Sciences Pillar)
4
orPHY244 Electrodynamics
Total Hours 84
Mathematics Major
A Mathematics major is required to take 58 credit hours of courses, 11 of
which can be applied to the Liberal Studies requirements. These courses
consist of up to 34 credit hours of Mathematics Core Requirements,
15 credit hours of Mathematics Requirements, and 9 credit hours of
Mathematics Electives. Other courses may be deemed appropriate
with the approval of the student’s advisor and Department Chair. If
students place into courses lower than the starting courses indicated,
they will have to take additional hours to meet these Prerequisites. Course
Prerequisites are described in the course descriptions.
Mathematics majors must also earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Mathematics majors may take PHY243 Mechanics-PHY244
Electrodynamics as courses under the Natural Sciences pillar of the
liberal studies program (including as part of the six hours students may
select from all of the Pillars). MTH231 Calculus I or MTH232 Calculus II
can be counted as meeting the Core Mathematics requirement.
Mathematics Majors are required to develop a Senior Investigative
Paper. Its formal development begins when the student has reached
senior standing and completed both the core 200 and 300 level courses
in Mathematics and the Liberal Studies requirements in rhetoric and
speech. The Senior Investigative Paper in Mathematics and Mathematics
Education is written and presented while enrolled in MTH411 Senior
Seminar I and MTH412 Senior Seminar II.
Code Title Hours
Mathematics Core
CSC231 Computer Programming I 3
MTH231 Calculus I 3
MTH232 Calculus II 3
MTH331 Calculus III 3
MTH332 Calculus IV 3
MTH333 Probability & Statistics I 3
MTH335 Introductory Abstract Algebra 3
MTH336 Introductory Linear Algebra 3
MTH411 Senior Seminar I 1
MTH412 Senior Seminar II 1
MTH414 Prep for Standardized Testing 1
MTH432 History and Foundations of Math 3
PHY243 Mechanics 4
Mathematics Requirements
MTH311 Junior Seminar I 1
MTH312 Junior Seminar II 1
MTH430 Topics in Analysis 3
MTH434 Differential Equations I 3
MTH439 Topics in Algebra 3
PHY244 Electrodynamics 4
Mathematics Electives
Select nine hours from the following: 9
CSC232 Computer Programming II
CSC234 Data Structures & Algorithms
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MTH330 Modern Geometry
MTH334 Probability & Statistics II
MTH442 Numerical Methods
MTH462 Topics in Number Theory
MTH497 Special Topics in Mathematics
MTH498 Special Topics in Mathematics
MTH499 Special Topics in Mathematics
Total Hours 58
Mathematics Minor
A minor in mathematics consists of at least 18 credit hours of
mathematics courses at the 200 level or above. These courses include
12 credit hours of Mathematics Minor Requirements (including six hours
of Prerequisites That may be satisfied by placement). Other courses
may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor
and Department Chair. If students place into courses lower than the
starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional hours to
meet these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites Are described in the course
descriptions.
Mathematics minors must also earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Mathematics Minor Requirements
MTH231 Calculus I 3.00
MTH232 Calculus II 3
MTH333 Probability & Statistics I 3
MTH336 Introductory Linear Algebra 3
Total Hours 12
Mathematics with Pre-Math Finance
Concentration Major
A Mathematics with Pre-Math Finance Concentration major is required to
take 85 credit hours of courses, 11 of which can be applied to the Liberal
Studies requirements. These courses consist of up to 34 credit hours
of Mathematics Core Requirements, 15 credit hours of Mathematics
Requirements, and nine credit hours of Mathematics Electives. Other
courses may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s
advisor and Department Chair. If students place into courses lower than
the starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional hours to
meet these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are described in the course
descriptions.
Mathematics with Pre-Math Finance Concentration majors must also
earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Mathematics Core
CSC231 Computer Programming I 3
MTH231 Calculus I 3
MTH232 Calculus II 3
MTH331 Calculus III 3
MTH332 Calculus IV 3
MTH333 Probability & Statistics I 3
MTH335 Introductory Abstract Algebra 3
MTH336 Introductory Linear Algebra 3
MTH411 Senior Seminar I 1
MTH412 Senior Seminar II 1
MTH414 Prep for Standardized Testing 1
MTH432 History and Foundations of Math 3
PHY243 Mechanics 4
Mathematics Requirements
MTH311 Junior Seminar I 1
MTH312 Junior Seminar II 1
MTH430 Topics in Analysis 3
MTH434 Differential Equations I 3
MTH439 Topics in Algebra 3
PHY244 Electrodynamics 4
Mathematics Electives
Select nine hours from the following: 9
CSC232 Computer Programming II
CSC234 Data Structures & Algorithms
MTH330 Modern Geometry
MTH442 Numerical Methods
MTH462 Topics in Number Theory
MTH497 Special Topics in Mathematics
MTH498 Special Topics in Mathematics
MTH499 Special Topics in Mathematics
Pre-Finance Requirements
ACC235 Financial & Managerial Account I 3
ACC236 Financial and Managerial Account II 3
BAF330 Business Finance 3
BAF431 Investments 3
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECO232 Principle of Microeconomics 3
ECO335 Microeconomic Theory 3
ECO336 Macroeconomic Theory 3
MTH334 Probability & Statistics II 3
Total Hours 85
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
The Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences includes coursework
in Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Medicine, Psychology, and Sustainability.
William Booth, II (2020)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 2006, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Medical Technology Program, 2006, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
M.S., 2011, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ph.D., 2016, University of South Carolina
Tracy R. Brown (2014)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., 2001, North Carolina State University
Ph.D., 2011, Clark Atlanta University
Timothy Champion (1988)
Chair, Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
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Professor of Chemistry
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1983, UNC - Chapel Hill
D.A., 1993, Univ. of Northern Colorado
Douglas P. Cooper (2011)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 2004, Bradley University
M.S., 2006, Western Illinois University
Ph.D., 2011, University of South Florida
Mark A. Dugo (2020)
Director of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Assistant Professor of Ecology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Longwood University, 1999
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 2003
Ph.D., Jackson State University, 2015
Thomas Fleming (2012)
Assistant Professor of Physics
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1997, University of Houston, Texas
Ph.D., 2006, Clemson University
Ruth L. Greene (1979)
O’Herron Distinguished Professor
Professor of Psychology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1970, Morgan State University
M.A., 1972, Michigan State University
Ed.D., 1975, University of Massachusetts
Post-Doctoral Fellow 1981, Center for the Study of Aging and Human
Development, Duke University Medical Center
Sunil Gupta (2003)
Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine, 1989, University of Poona, India
Master of Surgery, 1984, University of Poona, India
Brendan Kern (2006)
Associate Professor of Biology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1997, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Ph.D., 2003, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Rosalyn Lang (2016)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1994, Florida A&M University
Ph.D., 2001, University of Miami School of Medicine
Debra F. Terrell (2006)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1980, Mercer University
M.S., 1983, University of Georgia
Ph.D., 1988, University of Georgia
Alexa von Dohlen (2008)
Professor of Biology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 2000, Virginia Tech
Ph.D., 2005, Virginia Tech
Angela Michelle White (2023)
Dean of the University College
Associate Professor of Biology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S. in Biology, the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
University
Ph.D. In Curriculum and Instruction North Carolina State University
Majors
• Biology and Chemistry Double Major (p.76)
• Biology Major (p.77)
• Chemistry Major (p.78)
• Psychology Major (p.79)
Minors
• Bioinformatics Minor (p.75)
• Biology Minor (p.78)
• Chemistry Minor (p.79)
• Sustainability Minor (p.79)
Bioinformatics Minor
A Minor in bioinformatics requires 19 Credit Hours: 13 credit hours of
Bioinformatics Requirements and at least 6 credit hours of Restricted
Electives. At least 8 of these hours cannot also be counted toward a
student’s major(s). Courses marked with an asterisk have prerequisites
outside of the core requirements for this minor; see the course
descriptions for details. Students enrolled before 2017/2018 will follow
the requirements of the minor described in the 2017/2018 catalogue.
A Bioinformatics Minor must complete the following required coursework
and electives and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Bioinformatics Requirements
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
BIO/CSC 336 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3
CSC339 Bioinformatics Programming 3
MTH438 Biostatistics 3
Bioinformatics Restricted Electives
Select six hours from the following: 6
BIO/CHE 333 Biochemistry I
1
BIO341 Genetics
1
BIO/CHE 422 Laboratory Projects in Biology (topic in
Bioinformatics/Genomics)
BIO/CHE 430 Research Problems in Biology (topic in
Bioinformatics/Genomics)
BIO/CSC 433 Exploration in Genomics
BIO/CSC 435 Special Topics: Bioinformatics
BIO434 Introduction to Pharmacogenomics
CSC135 Intro to Programming Python
CSC432 Data Mining
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CSC438 Database Processing
1
Total Hours 19
1
Course requires a prerequisite.
Any of the courses in the minor can be replaced with:
NSC429 Senior Seminar I (2 Credit Hours) + NSC419 Senior Seminar II
(1 Credit Hour) with a Senior Paper written on a topic in Bioinformatics or
Genomics that satisfies the Biology major requirement.
or
CSE430 Senior Project(3 Credit Hours) on a topic in Bioinformatics or
Genomics that satisfies the requirements of the respective majors offered
in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Biology and Chemistry Double Major
A Biology and Chemistry double major is required to take 91 and
95 credit hours of courses. These courses include an 8 credit hour
Introductory Biology Core; between 12 and 16 credit hours of Biology
core courses, which must include at least one course from the Cell
and Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology, and Population Biology
categories; a minimum of 9 credit hours, consisting of three BIO or
appropriate approved course at or above the 300 level; 7 credit hours
of Seminar requirements; 35 credit hours of Chemistry Requirements;
up to 9 credit hours of Mathematics, which includes 6 credits hours
of Prerequisites that may be satisfied by department; 8 credit hours
in Physics requirements; and 3 credit hours of Computer Science
requirements. Other courses may be deemed appropriate with the
approval of the student’s advisor and Department Chair. If students place
into courses lower than the starting courses indicated, they will have to
take additional hours to meet these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are
described in the course descriptions.
Biology and Chemistry double majors may take BIO143 Intro to Biology I,
BIO144 Intro to Biology II::, CHE111 General Chemistry I Laboratory and
CHE131 General Chemistry I, CHE112 General Chemistry II Laboratory
and CHE132 General Chemistry II,PHY241 General Physics, and/or
PHY242 General Physics as courses under the Natural Sciences pillar
of the liberal studies program (including as the six hours students may
select from all of the pillars). MTH231 Calculus I or MTH232 Calculus II
can be counted as meeting the Core Mathematics requirement.
Biology and Chemistry double majors must also earn at least a grade of C
in each course.
Code Title Hours
Introduction Biology Core
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
BIO144 Intro to Biology II: 4
Biology Core
Students will select one course from eachof the following categories:12-16
Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO241 Cell Biology
BIO336 Introduction to Bioinformatics
Organismal Biology
BIO245 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO249 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO247 Zoology
BIO248 Botany
BIO340 Integrated Physiology
Population Biology
BIO242 Ecology
BIO247 Zoology
BIO248 Botany
Advanced Biology Requirement
Biology majors must complete nine credit hours at or above the 300
level, chosen in consultation with an advisor that are not used to
satisfy other major requirements. These courses may include non-
BIO courses if approved by the advisor.
9
Chemistry Requirements
Select 35 hours of Chemistry Requirements: 35
CHE111 General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHE112 General Chemistry II Laboratory
CHE131 General Chemistry I
CHE132 General Chemistry II
CHE221 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I
CHE222 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
CHE231 Organic Chemistry I
CHE232 Organic Chemistry II
CHE333 Biochemistry I
CHE325 Analytical Chemistry and Instr I
CHE326 Analytical Chemistry and Inst II
CHE335 Analytical Chemistry and Instr I
CHE336 Anal. Chem & Inst. II
CHE423 Sel. Experiment in Physical Chem.
CHE424 Selected Experiment in Phy Chem
CHE411 Select Experiments in Physical Chem
CHE412 Select Exper in Physical Chemistry
CHE431 Physical Chemistry I
CHE432 Physical Chemistry II
Seminar Requirements
NSC218 Sophomore Seminar I 1
NSC219 Sophomore Seminar II 1
NSC318 Junior Seminar I 1
NSC319 Junior Seminar II 1
NSC429 Senior Seminar I 2
NSC419 Senior Seminar II 1
Mathematics Requirements
MTH231 Calculus I 3
MTH232 Calculus II 3
orMTH438 Biostatistics
Physics Requirements
Select one of the following: 8
PHY241
&PHY242
General Physics
and General Physics
PHY243
&PHY244
Mechanics
and Electrodynamics
Computer Science Requirement
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Any Computer Science course above the CSC131 Computers in
Society level
3
Total Hours 88-92
Biology Major
Given the fast-changing and broad nature of the biological sciences, the
Biology Major is designed to provide students with flexibility in pursuing
their interests and long-term educational and career goals. Students
receive rigorous individualized advisement from their Major advisor in
choosing core and advanced Biology courses will best fit their needs.
Biology majors may take BIO143 Intro to Biology I, BIO144 Intro to
Biology II:, CHE111 General Chemistry I Laboratoryand CHE131 General
Chemistry I, CHE112 General Chemistry II Laboratoryand CHE132
General Chemistry II, PHY241 General Physics, and/or PHY242 General
Physicsas courses under the Natural Sciences pillar of the liberal studies
program (including as the six hours students may select from all of the
pillars). MTH231 Calculus Ior MTH232 Calculus IIcan be counted as
meeting the Core Mathematics requirement.
A Biology major is required to take a minimum of 71 credit hours of
courses; as noted above, 13 hours of this may count towards the
Liberal Studies requirements. These courses include an 8 credit
hour Introductory Core; between 12 and 16 credit hours of Biology
Core courses, which must include at least one course from the Cell
and Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology, and Population Biology
categories; a minimum of 9 credit hours, consisting of three BIO or
appropriate approved courses at or above the 300 level; 7 credit hours
of Seminar Requirements; 21 credit hours of Chemistry Requirements; 6
credit hours of Mathematics, and 8 credit hours Physics Requirements.
If students place into courses lower than the starting courses indicated,
they will have to take additional hours to meet these Prerequisites. Course
Prerequisites are described in the course descriptions. Other courses may
be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor and
Department Chair.
The Biology Degree with Honors
Eligibility
• Have an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Have a GPA of 3.3 or higher in all courses required for the major
Requirements
• Participate in a scientific research experience on or off-campus
• Make one scientific presentation at an off-campus event or
professional meeting or conference
• Complete a Senior Investigative Paper rated at the Honors level by the
Department
• Participate in an established Biology club and/or scientific honor
society.
Upon completing the requirements to the satisfaction of the faculty,
a student may graduate with Honors or High Honors based on the
judgment of the Biology Faculty.
Biology majors must also earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Introductory Core
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
BIO144 Intro to Biology II: 4
Biology Core
Students will select one course from each of the cores and one
additional course drawn from any of the cores
12-16
Cell and Molecular Biology Core
BIO241 Cell Biology
BIO336 Introduction to Bioinformatics
Organismal Biology Core
BIO245 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO249 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO247 Zoology
BIO248 Botany
BIO340 Integrated Physiology
Population Biology Core
BIO242 Ecology
Advanced Biology Requirement
Biology majors must complete nine credit hours at or above the 300
level, chosen in consultation with an advisor that are not used to
satisfy other major requirements. These courses may include non-
BIO courses if approved by the advisor.
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Seminar Requirements
NSC218 Sophomore Seminar I 1
NSC219 Sophomore Seminar II 1
NSC318 Junior Seminar I 1
NSC319 Junior Seminar II 1
NSC429 Senior Seminar I 2
NSC419 Senior Seminar II 1
Chemistry
CHE111 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1
CHE112 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHE131 General Chemistry I 3
CHE132 General Chemistry II 3
CHE221 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I 2
CHE222 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II 2
CHE231 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHE232 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHE333 Biochemistry I 3
Mathematics Requirements
MTH231 Calculus I 3
MTH232 Calculus II 3
orMTH438 Biostatistics
Physics Requirements
PHY241 General Physics 4
PHY242 General Physics 4
Total Hours 71-75
Note: Higher Level Physics courses may be used as substitutes for these
courses.
Additional Recommended Courses
Additional courses may be recommended by the Major advisor in order
for a student to meet requirements for graduate and professional
programs or for a particular job market of interest to the student.
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Biology Minor
A Biology minor is required to take a minimum of 18 credit hours of
courses. These courses include an 8-credit hour Introductory Core; and
an additional 10 credit hours of Biology courses above the 100 level,
which may require additional Prerequisites. Please note that NSC218
Sophomore Seminar I Sophomore Seminar I, NSC219 Sophomore
Seminar II Sophomore Seminar II, NSC318 Junior Seminar I Junior
Seminar I, NSC319 Junior Seminar II Junior Seminar II, NSC419 Senior
Seminar II Senior Seminar II, and NSC429 Senior Seminar I Senior
Seminar I may not be used to qualify for a Biology Minor. Other courses
may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor
and Department Chair. If students place into courses lower than the
starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional hours to meet
these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are described in the course
descriptions.
Biology minors must also earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Introductory Core
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
BIO144 Intro to Biology II: 4
Biology Electives
Select 10 credit hours of Biology courses above the 100-level 10
Total Hours 18
Chemistry Major
A Chemistry major is required to take up to 59 credit hours of courses.
These courses include 38 credit hours of Chemistry Requirements;
7 credit hours of Seminar Requirements; up to 6 credit hours of
Mathematics, which includes 6 credit hours of Prerequisites that may be
satisfied by placement; and 8 credit hours Physics Requirements. Other
courses may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s
advisor and Department Chair. If students place into courses lower than
the starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional hours to
meet these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are described in the course
descriptions.
Chemistry Honors Degree
Eligibility
• Have an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Have a GPA of 3.3 or higher in all courses required for the major
Requirements
• Participate in a scientific research experience on or off-campus
• Make one scientific presentation at an off-campus event or
professional meeting or conference
• Complete a Senior Investigative Paper rated at the Honors level by the
Department
• Participate in an established Chemistry club and/or scientific honor
society.
Upon completing the requirements to the satisfaction of the faculty, a
student may graduate with Chemistry Honors or Chemistry High Honors
based on the judgment of the Chemistry Faculty.
Chemistry majors must also earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Chemistry majors may take CHE111 General Chemistry I Laboratoryand
CHE131 General Chemistry I, CHE112 General Chemistry II
Laboratoryand CHE132 General Chemistry II, PHY241 General Physics,
and/or PHY242 General Physics as courses under the Natural Sciences
pillar of the Liberal Studies program (including as the six hours students
may select from all of the pillars). MTH231 Calculus I or MTH232
Calculus II can be counted as meeting the Liberal Core Mathematics
requirement.
Code Title Hours
Chemistry Requirements
CHE111 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1
CHE112 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHE131 General Chemistry I 3
CHE132 General Chemistry II 3
CHE221 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I 2
CHE222 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II 2
CHE231 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHE232 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHE333 Biochemistry I 3
CHE325 Analytical Chemistry and Instr I 2
CHE326 Analytical Chemistry and Inst II 2
CHE335 Analytical Chemistry and Instr I 3
CHE336 Anal. Chem & Inst. II 3
CHE423 Sel. Experiment in Physical Chem. 2
CHE424 Selected Experiment in Phy Chem 2
CHE431 Physical Chemistry I 3
CHE432 Physical Chemistry II 3
Seminar Requirements
NSC218 Sophomore Seminar I 1
NSC219 Sophomore Seminar II 1
NSC318 Junior Seminar I 1
NSC319 Junior Seminar II 1
NSC429 Senior Seminar I 2
NSC419 Senior Seminar II 1
Mathematics Requirements
MTH231 Calculus I 3
MTH232 Calculus II 3
orMTH438 Biostatistics
Physics Requirements
Select one of the following: 8
PHY241
&PHY242
General Physics
and General Physics
PHY243
&PHY244
Mechanics
and Electrodynamics
Total Hours 62
Restricted STEM Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Three credit hours selected from: any biology, chemistry, mathematics,
computer science, and computer engineering course numbered 200 or
higher.
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Chemistry Minor
A Minor in Chemistry requires a minimum of 18 Credit hours of Chemistry
courses that must begin with CHE111 General Chemistry I Laboratory,
CHE112 General Chemistry II Laboratory, CHE131 General Chemistry I,
and CHE132 General Chemistry II. Eight credit hours of Physics are also
required for the minor. NSC219 Sophomore Seminar II, NSC318 Junior
Seminar I, NSC319 Junior Seminar II,NSC429 Senior Seminar I and
NSC419 Senior Seminar II may not be used to qualify for the Chemistry
minor.
Other courses may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the
student’s advisor and Department Chair. If students place into courses
lower than the starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional
hours to meet these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are described in
the course descriptions.
Chemistry minors must also earn at least a grade of C in each course
counted in the minor.
Code Title Hours
Chemistry Requirements
CHE111 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1
CHE112 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHE131 General Chemistry I 3
CHE132 General Chemistry II 3
Chemistry courses 10
Physics Requirements
Select eight credit hours of Physics coursework 8
Total Hours 26
Math Prerequisites
Code Title Hours
MTH137 Precalculus I 3
MTH138 Precalculus II 3
Psychology Major
A Psychology major is required to take 47 credit hours of courses to
complete their major. These courses consist of a Required Core of 22
credit hours, a Mathematics Requirement of 3 credit hours (which may be
satisfied as a part of the General Education requirements), a 4 credit hour
Biology Requirement (which may be satisfied as a part of the General
Education requirements), and 18 hours from the cafeteria categories
(one course from each category and two additional courses from any
category). Other courses may be deemed Psychology electives with
the approval of the Psychology Coordinator and Department Chair. A
minimum of 122 is required for graduation.
Psychology majors must also complete the following coursework and
earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Required Core
All majors must take the following seven courses.
PSY131 General Psychology I 3
PSY132 Research Psychology 3
PSY233 Descriptive & Predictive Statistics 3
PSY234 Inferential Statistics 3
PSY340 Experimental Research Methods 4
PSY430 Senior Seminar I 3
PSY437 Senior Seminar II 3
Mathematics Requirement
MTH131 College Algebra (or Higher) 3
Biology Requirement
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
Cafeteria Categories
Select one course (three credit hours) from each of the following
categories and two additional courses (six credit hours) that can be
from any category for a total of 18 credit hours:
18
Category 1: Clinical and Health Psychology
PSY231 Psychology of Adjustment
PSY332 Health Psychology
PSY392 Physiological Psychology
PSY432 Abnormal Psychology
PSY434 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
CSC/BIO 336 Introduction to Bioinformatics
Category 2: Applied Psychology
PSY334 Quantitative & Qualitative Resch Me
PSY336 Consumer Behavior
PSY337 Industrial/Organizational Psycholog
PSY339 Principle Psychological Measurement
PSY435 Theoretical Psychology
Category 3: Developmental and Educational Psychology
PSY230 Psychology of the Exceptional
PSY235 Psychology of Childhood
PSY237 Psychology of Adolescence
PSY239 Educational Psychology
PSY330 Psychology of Learning
Category 4: Sociocultural and Personality Psychology
PSY331 Black Psychology
PSY338 Personality Theory
PSY390 Women Race and Class
PSY431 Social Psychology
Additional Psychology Electives (Optional)
PSY 315 - PSY
335
Special Topics in Psychology
1
PSY433 Internship in Psychology
PSY 416 - PSY
436
Independent Research in Psychology
Total Hours 47
1
Can be used to meet the six additional hours of psychology courses.
Sustainability Minor
The Sustainability minor is a flexible program open to all majors.
Students will be exposed to various concepts of sustainability and
modern sustainable practices that can be used to address current issues
affecting society, organizations, and the world. The Minor requires 18
credit hours distributed as follows: 6 hours of core courses and 12 hours
of restricted electives selected from the following themes:
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1. Earth, Climate and Environmental Systems Technology
2. Business and Economic Development
3. Policy Analysis and Political Systems
4. Human Health, Societies and Social Systems
No more than 6 credit hours from any one theme may be applied
towards the minor. The core sequence includes SUS230 Principles of
Sustainabilityand SUS231 Advanced Sustainability.
To earn the Minor in Sustainability, students must earn a grade of C or
better in all courses counting toward the minor.
Code Title Hours
Core Requirements
SUS230 Principles of Sustainability 3
SUS231 Advanced Sustainability 3
Themes
Select 12 hours of restricted electives from the following themes.
No more than six credit hours from any one theme may be applied
towards the minor.
12
Earth, Climate and Environmental Systems
BIO143 Intro to Biology I
BIO144 Intro to Biology II:
BIO242 Ecology
CHE131 General Chemistry I
CHE132 General Chemistry II
CHE 335/325 Analytical Chemistry and Instr I
NSC220 Introduction to Lab Research/Instru
ECO438 Environmental Economics
Technology, Business and Economic Development
ACC230 Accounting for Non-Business Majors
BUS100 Introduction to Business
BUS233 Business Statistics
BUS433 Business and Economic Research
COM240 Business Writing
COM432 Intercultural Communication
CSE138 Intro Computer Science & Engineerin
CSC230 Introduction to Programming
CSC231 Computer Programming I
CSC232 Computer Programming II
CSC238 Introduction to Information Securit
ECO230 Economics for Non-Bus and Eco Major
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO232 Principle of Microeconomics
ECO332 Urban & Regional Economics
ECO334 Interna Economics & Social Problems
ECO432 Economic Development
ECO438 Environmental Economics
MGT333 Principles of Management
MGT335 Leadership & Organizational Change
MGT339 Small Business Management
MGT436 Organizational Behavior and Design
MGT438 International Business
MKT331 Principles of Marketing
MKT350 Consumer Behavior
MKT431 Supply Chain Management
MKT435 International Marketing
Policy Analysis and Political Systems
POL100 Introduction to Political Science
POL131 American Government
POL230 Intro to Political Analysis
POL331 Law and Politics (Offered in alternate years)
POL332 Third World Politics (Offered in alternate years)
POL333 Comparative Political Systems (Spring Semester
Only)
POL334 International Relations (Fall Semester Only)
POL335 Political Theory (Offered in alternate years)
POL431 Policy Analysis
POL433 International Organization (Offered in alternate
years)
POL435 Civil Rights & Civil Liberties (Offered in alternate
years)
POL436 Bureaucracy and Organizational Beh (Offered in
alternate years)
POL437 Foreign Policy
GEO131 Introduction to Geography
Human Health, Societies and Social Systems
COM256 Health Communication Course
CSC336 Introduction to Bioinformatics
CSC/BIO 433 Explorations in Genomics /Bioinform
CRM230 Crime and Society
HED231 Health and Nutrition
HED232 Human Sexuality and Family Living
HED233 Community Health
HED334 Program Planning and Evaluation
HED335 Minority Health Problems & Issues
HED337 Environmental Health
HED435 Epidemiology
HED437 Applications in Health Communicatio
HED438 Soc. & Behav Aspects of Global Hlth
PSY337 Industrial/Organizational Psycholog
PSY431 Social Psychology
SWK239 Introduction to Social Work
SWK334 Human Behavior and the Social Env I
SWK335 Human Behavior and the Social Envir
SWK431 Social Work Research Methods
SWK432 Social Work With Groups
SWK437 Community Organization
SOC131 Principles of Sociology
SOC238 Social Problems
Total Hours 18
Natural Science and Mathematics
Students who are interested in being more competitive for entrance
to graduate school or professional scientific programs (i.e., Medical
or Dental School) may wish to consider a double major in Biology and
Chemistry.
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A major in Mathematics consists of 58 program credit hours. In addition,
all students must take 46 Credit Hours of Liberal Studies courses, and at
least six elective hours. A minimum of 122 is required for graduation.
A major in Mathematics, with a concentration in Pre-Mathematical
Finance consists of 85 program credit hours. In addition, all students
must take 46 Credit Hours of Liberal Studies courses, and at least 6
elective hours. A minimum of 126 is required for graduation.
A major in Biology consists of 71 program credit hours. In addition, all
students must take 46 Credit Hours of Liberal Studies courses, and at
least 6 elective hours. A minimum of 123 is required for graduation.
A major in Chemistry consists of 59 program credit hours. In addition,
all students must take 46 Credit Hours of Liberal Studies courses, and at
least six elective hours. A minimum of 122 is required for graduation.
A double major in Biology and Chemistry consists of 91-95 program credit
hours, depending on course choices. In addition, all students must take
46 Credit Hours of Liberal Studies courses, and at least six elective hours.
A minimum of 130 is required for graduation.
Students must comply with all University requirements for graduation,
including the General Education requirements (Liberal Studies Program
of 46 credit hours) and Senior Paper. The student must earn at least a
grade of C in the required courses for the Major and their Prerequisites.
Mathematics
The Mathematics curriculum supports the University’s mission to
provide an outstanding education to a diverse group of talented and
highly motivated students from various ethnic, socio-economic, and
geographical backgrounds. In this role, the Mathematics programs
provide basic skills in Mathematics for the general student body,
intermediate and advanced skills for students in other Majors, and an
in-depth program for Majors in Mathematics and Mathematics with
concentration in Pre-Mathematical Finance.
The major program leads to a Bachelor of Science Degrees in
Mathematics and Mathematics with a concentration in Pre-Mathematical
Finance.
Mathematics Placement
Students entering the University for a major with a specific math
requirement without college-level mathematics credit will typically enroll
in MTH131 College Algebra or MTH133 Survey of Practical Applica
of Math unless Advanced Placement. A placement test is given each
semester to all entering students prior to registration. The performance
on this test may require a student to take MTH130 Introduction to
College Mathematics prior to entering MTH131 College Algebra or
MTH133 Survey of Practical Applica of Math, or it may allow the student
to enroll in MTH137 Precalculus I or a higher course. Students not
planning on a major with a specific math requirement may satisfy the
math requirement of the Liberal Studies program by taking MTH133
Survey of Practical Applica of Math. Prospective Mathematics Majors
who do not have a sound and workable background in algebra and
trigonometry may be required to take Pre-Calculus I and II (MTH137
Precalculus I andMTH138 Precalculus II) as Prerequisite Courses before
starting the Calculus sequence.
Early Mathematics Honors Certificate
The requirements for an Early Mathematics Honors Certificate must be
completed in the first four semesters of enrollment. These are:
• Be selected for Honors Mathematics sections in introductory courses
based on Mathematics placement and demonstrated interest
• Complete two Honors sections of Mathematics courses with an
average of 3.0 or higher (At least one course must be at the 200 level)
• Participate in an established Mathematics club and/or Mathematics
honor society.
• Upon completion of the requirements, a student may receive a Dean’s
Certificate for Honors in Early Mathematics. Students completing
three courses in Mathematics with this average may receive a Dean’s
Certificate for High Honors in Early Mathematics.
Mathematics Honors Degree
Eligibility
• Have an overall GPA 3.0 or better
• Complete the Calculus sequence, Introductory Linear Algebra, and
Introductory Abstract Algebra with a GPA of 3.3 or better before being
selected for participation in the Mathematics Honors Degree Program
• Be recommended by a Department faculty member
• Be selected to the program by a committee appointed by the
Department
Requirements
• Complete an Honors project in one of the following courses: MTH430
Topics in Analysis, MTH432 History and Foundations of Math, or
MTH439 Topics in Algebra majors. A committee appointed by the
Department must approve each project. Students must do the project
associated with the course to receive Honors credit
• Successfully complete a written Honors Project Report and
successfully defend the project in an oral presentation
• Participate in an established Mathematics club and/or scientific
honor society.
Upon completion of the requirements, a student may graduate with
Mathematics Honors or Mathematics High Honors based on the
judgment of the Mathematics faculty.
Natural Science
The Department awards Bachelor of Science Degrees in Biology and
Chemistry.
Entering freshmen majoring in one of the sciences are required to take
an entrance exam prior to their admission to the major curriculum. This
exam is prepared and graded by JCSU Science faculty, and the results
discussed with each student. Final placement is decided by the Chair
after due consideration of student performance on the entrance exam,
discussion with other Science faculty, and possible consideration of other
factors such as SAT scores and high school grades.
Natural Science Courses
There are a number of course offerings that come under the general
heading of NSC. NSC218 Sophomore Seminar I-NSC219 Sophomore
Seminar II, NSC318 Junior Seminar I-NSC319 Junior Seminar II, NSC419
Senior Seminar II, and NSC429 Senior Seminar I are courses taken by
Science majors in fulfilling the Senior Investigative Paper requirement.
Physics
The courses in Physics are designed to train those who plan to pursue
Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a Health
profession. Additionally, these courses are designed to provide a
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general knowledge in the modern fields of descriptive and quantitative
experimental physics.
The Department provides programs for earned Bachelor of Science
Degrees in the following areas:
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The Department offers Minors in the following areas:
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Natural Science (NSC)
NSC 110Introduction to Lab Research
1.00 credit hours
NSC110 Introduction to Laboratory Research One credit hour A brief
introduction to the nature and practice of laboratory research in the
natural sciences. The nature of scientific inquiry, the formulation of
research questions, the role of the scientific literature, and laboratory
record keeping are some of the topics covered. For elective credit only.
NSC 130Introduction to College Science
3.00 credit hours
NSC130 Introduction to College Science Three credit hours An overview
of the content and processes of science. Focuses on process skills and
basic science concepts. For elective credit only.
NSC 140Studies in the Natural Sciences
4.00 credit hours
NSC140- Studies in the Natural Sciences Four Credit Hours In this course
students learn about selected areas of the natural science while being
guided in the use of scientific procedure and the practice of scientific
thinking to collect and analyze data related to selected phenomena.
Professional ethics in science and technology is also discussed. This
course meets in a classroom setting three hours per week, with up to an
additional three hours per week in a lab setting.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement in a higher math
NSC 218Sophomore Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
NSC218-9 Sophomore Seminar I and II One credit hour Students
will explore career goals, read scientific literature and learn the basic
types of research presentation used in the sciences. Attendance at
Natural Sciences Seminars is required. One contact hour per week plus
attendance at departmental seminars. Crosslisted as CHE 218-9 and BIO
218-9
Prerequisites: total of 8 hours from Biology, Chemistry or Physics or
permission of department
NSC 219Sophomore Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
NSC218-9 Sophomore Seminar I and II One credit hour Students
will explore career goals, read scientific literature and learn the basic
types of research presentation used in the sciences. Attendance at
Natural Sciences Seminars is required. One contact hour per week plus
attendance at departmental seminars. Crosslisted as CHE 218-9 and BIO
218-9
Prerequisites: total of 8 hours from Biology, Chemistry or Physics or
permission of department
NSC 220Introduction to Lab Research/Instru
2.00 credit hours
NSC220 Introduction to Laboratory Research Instrumentation Two credit
hours Introduction to the operating principles, theoretical basis, and
data interpretation skills related to selected laboratory instrumentation.
Includes both lectures and labs. For elective credit only
NSC 310Responsible Research Seminar
1.00 credit hours
NSC310 Responsible Research Seminar One credit hour The ethical and
practical considerations involved in conducting research. General ethical
guidelines are developed and illustrated by case studies of scientific
fraud drawn from the original literature. Other topics that may be covered
are copyright infringement, proper crediting of work in publications,
publication choices (paper, patent, etc.), animal and human subject use,
and the impact of information technology on the responsible conduct of
research.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department
NSC 318Junior Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
NSC318 Junior Seminar I One credit hour Students will practice writing
personal statements, explore career goals and prepare applications to
internships, graduate and professional programs. This is the first required
course for the Senior Investigative Paper sequence. One contact hour
each week, plus required seminar attendance. Cross-listed as BIO 318
and CHE 318.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of department
NSC 319Junior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
NSC318 Junior Seminar I One credit hour Students will practice writing
personal statements, explore career goals and prepare applications to
internships, graduate and professional programs. This is the first required
course for the Senior Investigative Paper sequence. One contact hour
each week, plus required seminar attendance. Cross-listed as BIO 318
and CHE 318.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of department
NSC 419Senior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
NSC419 Senior Seminar II One credit hour Independent investigation
into the selected topic of the Senior Paper. Emphasis is placed on the
skills necessary to produce a written paper, typically in the format of a
journal article, plus present a seminar on the SIP topic. Attendance at
Natural Sciences Seminars is required. This is the final course in the
Senior Investigative Paper Sequence.
Prerequisites: NSC429 or consent of Department
NSC 429Senior Seminar I
2.00 credit hours
NSC429 Senior Seminar I Two credit hours Independent investigation
into the selected topic of the Senior Paper. Emphasis is placed on the
skills necessary to produce a written paper, typically in the format of a
journal article. Attendance at Natural Sciences Seminars is required. This
is a course in the Senior Investigative Paper sequence and is cross-listed
as BIO and CHE 429.
Prerequisites: NSC 329 or CHE 329 or BIO 329 or consent of department
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Mathematics (MTH)
MTH 130Introduction to College Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH130 Introduction to College Mathematics Three credit hours This
course prepares the student to be successful in College Algebra. Topics
include a review of elementary algebra, operations with rational numbers,
exponents and radicals, factoring, polynomial and rational functions,
equations and inequalities, and applications of these topics. Study
skills needed to be successful in mathematics are an important part
of this course. Placement into this course is based on the score on the
Mathematics Placement Exam or by SAT/ACT data, and must be made by
the department only. For elective credit only.
MTH 131College Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH131 College Algebra Three credit hours This course is designed to
provide an investigative approach to college algebra using the computer
and graphing calculator as tools. The topics covered include basic
concepts of algebra, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations
and solving systems of equations using matrices, sequences and series.
At least one hour per week of computer assisted laboratory instruction is
required.
MTH 132Finite Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH132 Finite Math Three credit hours Elements of finite mathematical
systems for liberal arts and education students. Topics include real
numbers, linear equations and straight lines, systems of linear equations
and inequalities, matrix algebra, sets and counting, concepts of
probability and statistics, mathematics of finance. The course relies
heavily on computers and graphing calculators to develop intuition, make
estimates, verify results, and check reasonableness of answers.
Prerequisites: MTH131
MTH 133Survey of Practical Applica of Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH133: Survey of Practical Applications of Mathematics 3 credit
hours This course explores practical applications of mathematics in
daily life. Students are introduced to linear, quadratic, exponential, and
logarithmic functions and some of their many applications. Students
are exposed to fundamental principles of probability and descriptive
statistics including regression. students also learn how to construct
and interpret graphical representations of data. Boolean logic, Venn
diagrams, and basic principles of mathematical finance are also covered.
Word problems are used extensively to help develop problem-solving and
critical-thinking skills that can be routinely applied in daily life. Whenever
possible, technology (including calculators and software applications) are
used to illuminate the concepts covered in the course and assist problem
solving.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement
MTH 134Mathematics and Culture
3.00 credit hours
MTH134 Mathematics and Culture Three credit hours This course
explores how mathematics is expressed globally and how it is shaped
in different societies (i. e. numbering systems, nature, patterns, art,
customs, activities). The topic of Ethnomathematics will be highlighted.
MTH 135Mathematics and Personal Finance
3.00 credit hours
MTH135: Mathematics and Personal Finance 3 credit hours This course
explores techniques in successful management of personal finances.
Through application of mathematical and critical thinking skills and
concepts, it encompasses a broad coverage of basic financial planning
and decision making, taxes, managing savings, purchasing a home, the
impact of credit, investments and saving for retirement.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement
MTH 136Introductory Statistics
3.00 credit hours
MTH136 Introductory Statistics Three credit hours Descriptive and
inferential statistics. Frequency distributions, population and samples,
measures of central tendencies and variation. Probability, normal, t,
and chi distributions. Hypothesis testing, estimations and confidence
intervals. Linear regression.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or by placement
MTH 137Precalculus I
3.00 credit hours
MTH137 Precalculus I Three credit hours Equations, Inequalities, and
Modeling; Functions and Graphs; Exponents and Radicals; Polynomial
and Rational Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conic
sections.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or by placement or consent of Department
MTH 138Precalculus II
3.00 credit hours
MTH138 Precalculus II Three credit hours The Trigonometric Functions;
Trigonometric Identities and Conditional Equations; Applications of
Trigonometry; Systems of linear equations; Matrices and Determinants;
Sequences, Series, and Probability.
Prerequisites: MTH137 or by placement or consent of Department
MTH 231Calculus I
3.00 credit hours
MTH231 Calculus I Three credit hours Functions and graphs, slope
and tangent lines, concepts of limit and continuity. Differentiation and
applications in maxima and minima problems, and rates of change.
Prerequisites: MTH138 or by placement
MTH 232Calculus II
3.00 credit hours
MTH232 Calculus II Three credit hours Anti-derivatives, Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus and definite integrals, Applications of the definite
integral to area, volume, force and work, and arc length. Transcendental
functions. Techniques of integration.
Prerequisites: MTH231
MTH 233Mathematics and Speadsheets
3.00 credit hours
MTH233 Mathematics and Spreadsheets Three Credit Hours This
course explores how to use a spreadsheet to enter and analyze
data, set up mathematical formulas, and use various mathematical,
statistical, financial, and logical functions and formatting for calculating,
forecasting, presenting, and integrating data.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement; CSC131 or equivalent
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
MTH 311Junior Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
This course will precede the Junior Seminar II course and is designed to
begin the facilitation of the writing of the senior investigative paper. It
will expose students to mathematical research topics and mathematical
presentation tools. One contact hour each week.
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MTH 312Junior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
MTH312 Junior Seminar II One credit hour This course continues the
facilitation of the writing of the Senior Investigative Paper. It further
enhances students’ skills in developing mathematical research topics
and the use of mathematical presentation tools.
MTH 330Modern Geometry
3.00 credit hours
MTH330 Modern Geometry Three credit hours Logical structure and use
of Euclidean geometry. The relationship of Euclidean geometry to other
geometries.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 231 or consent of Department
MTH 331Calculus III
3.00 credit hours
Infinite sequences and series: parametric equations and polar
coordinates; vextors and geometry of space; functions of several
variables, limits, and continuity; partial dervatives; and applications.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 332Calculus IV
3.00 credit hours
MTH332 Calculus IV Three credit hours Multiple integration; cylindrical
and spherical coordinates; vector fields; line integrals; and Green’s
theorem in the plane. Surface area and surface integrals. Divergence
Theorem.
Prerequisites: MTH331
MTH 333Probability & Statistics I
3.00 credit hours
MTH333 Probability and Statistics I Three credit hours Elementary data
analysis techniques, elements of probability theory, and analysis of
random variables.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 232 or consent of the Department
MTH 334Probability & Statistics II
3.00 credit hours
MTH334 Probability and Statistics II Three credit hours Mathematical
statistics and applications. Statistical inference, correlation and
regression, design and analysis of experiments and quality control.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 333 or consent of the Department
MTH 335Introductory Abstract Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH335 Introductory Abstract Algebra Three credit hours Elementary set
theory and logic. Mappings, groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and
polynomials.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 231 or consent of Department
MTH 336Introductory Linear Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH336 Introductory Linear Algebra Three credit hours Systems of linear
equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, theory and applications
of matrices and determinants.
Prerequisites: MTH231 or consent of department
MTH 337Mathematics for Elem Sch Teachers I
3.00 credit hours
MTH337 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I Three credit
hours This course fully supports the state and national standards for
elementary teachers in that it follows a curriculum that covers essential
mathematical concepts in preparing elementary school teachers for
teaching mathematics in grades K-2. This is the first of a two-course
sequence. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH132
MTH 338Math For Elem School Teachers II
3.00 credit hours
MTH338 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II Three credit
hours This course fully supports the state and national standards for
elementary teachers in that it follows a curriculum that covers essential
mathematical concepts in preparing elementary school teachers for
teaching mathematics in grades 3-6. This is the second of a two-course
sequence. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH337
MTH 339Advanced Linear Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH339 Advanced Linear Algebra Three credit hours This course
evaluates eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, symmetric
matrices, linear transformations, kernel and range, inverse linear
transformations, similarity, applications in: differential equations,
geometry, least squares fitting to data and approximation problems,
Fourier series, quadratic forms, LU-decomposition, approximating eigen
values, complex numbers, modules, complex conjugates, complex vector
spaces, and unitary and normal and Hermitian matrices
Prerequisites: MTH336
MTH 362Applications of Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH362 Applications of Mathematics Three credit hours This course
is designed to cover various applications of mathematics including
topics of finance, sets, and Venn diagrams, basic logic; permutations and
combinations; mathematics in art and music; spreadsheets; problem
solving/critical thinking (including games and puzzles); number systems;
and math and culture.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 411Senior Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
MTH411/412 Senior Seminar I/II One credit hour Independent
investigation into the selected topic of the Senior Investigative Paper.
Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to produce a written paper,
typically in the format of a journal article, plus present a seminar on the
SIP topic chosen. These are the two courses in the Senior Investigative
Paper sequence.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department
MTH 412Senior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
MTH411/412 Senior Seminar I/II One credit hour Independent
investigation into the selected topic of the Senior Investigative Paper.
Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to produce a written paper,
typically in the format of a journal article, plus present a seminar on the
SIP topic chosen. These are the two courses in the Senior Investigative
Paper sequence.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department
MTH 414Prep for Standardized Testing
1.00 credit hours
MTH414 Preparation for Standardized Testing One credit hour
Preparation for standardized tests such as MFAT, subject GRE, and
Praxis II-Mathematics Content. Topics include test anxiety and testtaking
strategies, as well as a review of topics from math major courses.
Prerequisites: MTH331, 333, 335, 336, and a declared Mathematics or
Mathematics Education Major or consent of the Department
Corequisites: /
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MTH 415Independent Study in Mathematics
1.00 credit hours
MTH415, 416 Independent Study in Mathematics One credit hour each
In-depth study of areas of mathematics consistent with student interest
and career objectives. Written reports are required.
Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of Department
MTH 416Independent Study in Mathematics
1.00 credit hours
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MTH 430Topics in Analysis
3.00 credit hours
MTH430 Topics in Analysis Three credit hours Euclidean spaces and
metrics, concepts of compactness and connectedness. Continuous
functions, uniform continuity, infinite sequences, and series. Uniform
convergence.
Prerequisites: MTH331 and 335
MTH 432History and Foundations of Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH432 History and Foundations of Math Three credit hours History
of mathematics through creative problem solving. Set theory in
the development of modem analysis algebra and geometry, proofs,
techniques, and methods. Pioneers of mathematics.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 433Mathematics for Scientists and Eng
3.00 credit hours
MTH433 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers Three Credit Hour
Fundamental concepts and methods in applied mathematics. Topics
covered include systems of linear equations and matrices, infinite series,
complex numbers and variables, LaPlace transforms, differential and
integral equations, Fourier Transforms, and Inverse Fourier Transforms.
Applications in physics and engineering.
Prerequisites: MTH336 and 434
MTH 434Differential Equations I
3.00 credit hours
MTH434 Differential Equations I Three credit hours Elementary
techniques of solving ordinary differential equations. Applications in the
biological and physical sciences. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 435Transforms
3.00 credit hours
MTH435 Transforms Three credit hours Introduction to periodic
functions - Fourier series. Complex form of Fourier series and Fourier
Transform. Applications: Laplace Transforms for functions, derivatives,
and integrals. Differential and hybrid differential-integral equations using
Laplace transforms. Applications from electrical circuit theory.
Prerequisites: MTH434
MTH 436Differentials Equations II
3.00 credit hours
MTH436 Differential Equations II Three credit hours An introduction
to partial differential equations. Different types of partial differential
equations, methods of solving partial differential equations. Solutions of
Laplace’s equation, wave equation, and heat transfer equation. Numerical
methods in solving partial differential equations with given boundary
conditions. Applications from engineering and applied physics areas.
Includes scientific computer lab experience.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH435
MTH 437Complex Variables
3.00 credit hours
MTH437 Complex Variables Three credit hours Complex numbers,
complex functions, and roots in the complex plane, transformation and
linear mapping, limits and continuity, analytic and harmonic functions,
Cauchy-Riemann equations, branches of functions, exponential and
trigonometric functions, complex integrals, Taylor and Lauren series,
singularities, zeroes and poles, residues, and definite integrals.
Prerequisites: MTH331
MTH 438Biostatistics
3.00 credit hours
MTH438 Biostatistics Three credit hours Statistical analysis from
a biological point of view. Topics include probability distributions,
confidence intervals, estimation of population parameters, test of
significance, analysis of a variance, correlation, and regression.
Prerequisites: MTH231
MTH 439Topics in Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH439 Topics in Algebra Three credit hours Topics on semi-groups and
groups, rings, integral domains, finite fields, modules over ring, and vector
spaces over fields.
Prerequisites: MTH335
MTH 442Numerical Methods
3.00 credit hours
MTH442 Numerical Methods Three Credit Hours The course covers
algorithms and computer techniques for numerical solutions of problems
in several areas including numerical integration and differentiation,
systems of linear equations, zeros of functions and curve fitting. It also
includes round-off error analysis. Three Lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH232 and CSC232
MTH 462Topics in Number Theory
3.00 credit hours
MTH462 Topics in Number Theory Three credit hours Prime Numbers
and prime factorization, Greatest Common Divisors, The Euclidean
Algorithm, The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, Linear Diophantine
Equations, Introduction to Congruences, Divisibility Tests, Wilson’s
Theorem and Fermat’s Little Theorem, Euler’s Theorem, The Euler Phi-
Function, Applications to cryptology. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH335
MTH 490Internship in Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH490 Internship in Mathematics Three credit hours A supervised
internship in a professional environment that exposes the student to
how mathematics is applied to solve real-world problems, as well as
enabling students to interact with mathematicians in a setting other than
the classroom. The student is required to formally present a detailed
description of his/her experiences.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department
MTH 492Materials & Methods H School Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH492 Materials and Methods in High School Mathematics Three
credit hours The course acquaints students with pedagogical issues in
teaching mathematics and enhances their ability to make decisions in
a secondary school environment. The course fully supports the state
and national standards for secondary school teachers in that it follows
a curriculum that covers methods and strategies for teaching essential
mathematical concepts to secondary school teachers.
Prerequisites: MTH232, 335 and 336
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MTH 494Teaching Elementary Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH494 Teaching Elementary Mathematics Three credit hours This
course is designed to prepare elementary teachers to teach mathematics
in the elementary school. The course will focus on mathematics content,
pedagogy, technology, diversity issues, standards-based Education, and
field experiences. This course will be taught as part of a senior learning
ommunity Block.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education
MTH 497Special Topics in Mathematics
0.00 credit hours
MTH497-498-499 Special Topics in Mathematics One, Two, or Three
credit hours A course focusing on a specific topic designed to provide
advanced study in an area of special interest in mathematics. The
course serves as a restricted elective course and can be repeated upon
Departmental approval.
Prerequisites: Consent of Department
MTH 498Special Topics in Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH497-498-499 Special Topics in Mathematics One, Two, or Three
credit hours A course focusing on a specific topic designed to provide
advanced study in the area of special interest in mathematics. This
course will serve as a restricted elective course and can be repeated upon
departmental approval.
Prerequisites: Departmental approval
MTH 499Special Topics in Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH499 Special Topcs - 1,2, or 3 credits A course focusing on a specific
topic designed to provide advanced study in the area of special interest
in mathematics. This course will serve as a restricted elective course and
can be repeated upon departmental approval.
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
University College
University College is dedicated to the instruction and academic
achievement of first and second year students. The college is home to all
University students who are undecided or undeclared on a major degree
program of study. The college includes an academic division for the
organization of the Foundations Liberal Studies faculty; an administrative
division for the management of student academic achievement and
support programs and services; and the Biddle Institute, which provides
intrusive academic and support services to students admitted using
Non-cognitive and Metacognitive criteria, and manages the University’s
comprehensive research on these topics.
• Biddle Institute (p.86)
• First-Year Experience (p.87)
• Foundations Liberal Studies (p.88)
Biddle Institute
The Biddle Institute is composed of freshmen whose admissions profile
denotes non-cognitive indicators for college success. The Institute
provides intrusive academic support and conducts Strength Awareness
Training for its students, while also connecting in-classroom learning to
out-of-class experiences. The Biddle Institute has three components, the
Biddle Freshman Program (BFP), the Sit Lux Scholars Initiative, and the
Center for the Study of Metacognitive Variables (CMV) research think-
tank.
Biddle Freshman Program (BFP)
The Biddle Freshman Program (BFP) is generally a two-semester
program for freshmen students who receive enhanced support to ensure
successful matriculation. The JCSU Office for Admissions considers a
student’s SAT/ACT scores, high school GPA, and non-cognitive indicators
(such as commitment and engagement) when determining a student’s
eligibility to participate in the program.
BFP students participate in academic advising through the Biddle
Institute. BFP students are strongly encouraged to participate in the
mentoring and tutoring components, which may be mandated based on
academic performance.
BFP participants are limited to a maximum number of credit hours during
their enrollment in the program. Typical BFP students take 12-13 credit
hours, or up to 18 termed course credit hours, drawn from required
courses of the Liberal Studies curriculum. Credit hours are limited during
the student’s enrollment to increase the likelihood of academic success.
A BFP student may petition to enroll in up to fifteen credits per semester
based on placement assessments. Choir and band students are approved
to add those classes associated with these activities as necessary.
• The BFP student entering the university with a career/cumulative
high school GPA below 2.0 must enroll in the Bridge to Biddle Pre-
Semester Session held before the semester classes begin.
• During the Pre-Semester Session, BFP students must successfully
complete the enrolled 4-6 credit hours. Failure to attend and
successfully complete all Pre-Semester Session activities, as well
as failure to obtain a passing grade of a “C” or better in each of the
enrolled Pre-Semester Session courses, may result in dismissal from
the University.
• The BFP student delays declaration of a major until earning a 2.5
career/cumulative GPA after the first semester or earning a 2.0
career/cumulative GPA after the second semester.
• After the BFP student has earned a 2.0 career/cumulative GPA or
better at the end of the second semester, the student is released
from the Biddle Institute Guidelines. A released student may declare
a major and is subject to the University’s Undergraduate Academic
Standards Scale.
• A BFP participant who fails to obtain a 1.8 career/cumulative GPA or
greater at the end of the second semester will be dismissed from the
University.
• A BFP participant who earns a career/cumulative GPA of more than
1.8, but less than a 2.0 at the end of two semesters will be allowed to
continue in the Biddle Freshman Program for a third semester.
• After the third semester, a BFP student who earns a 2.0 career/
cumulative GPA or better will be released from the Biddle Institute
Guidelines and is subject to the University’s Undergraduate Academic
Standards Scale. The student may declare a major.
• After the third semester, a BFP student who fails to earn a 2.0 career/
cumulative GPA will be dismissed from the university.
• Academic dismissal from the Biddle Freshman Program is not
subject to appeal.
• A dismissed BFP student may not enroll in subsequent matriculating
terms of the University (unless otherwise permitted by the University
College Dean). A BFP student dismissed following the fall or spring
semester may petition to enroll in summer school. A BFP student
dismissed following the fall or spring semester may petition for
reinstatement after building the career/cumulative GPA to 2.0 in
summer school.
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• A BFP student dismissed immediately following the Bridge to Biddle
Pre-Semester Session may not enroll in subsequent matriculating
terms of the University or summer school (unless otherwise
permitted by the University College Dean). A BFP student dismissed
immediately following the Bridge to Biddle Pre-Semester Session
may petition to enroll in a subsequent Bridge to Biddle Pre-Semester
Session, if the dismissed BFP student has not enrolled in another
post-secondary institution during the dismissal period. A BFP student
dismissed immediately following the Bridge to Biddle Pre-Semester
Session for a second time will be ineligible to participate in a Biddle
Institute program.
Center for the Study of Metacognitive
Variables (CMV)
The Center for the Study of Metacognitive Variables (CMV) is a research
think-tank. Its primary mission is to understand if non-cognitive and
metacognitive skills (such as grit, perseverance, or motivation) can
predict college success, and if so, which particular skills can do so best.
At its core, the center’s work focuses on access to higher education.
In addition, the center’s efforts help to improve teaching and learning.
The center relies on the talents of Faculty Fellows and Undergraduate
Research Fellows, and its work is supported with grant funds.
Sit Lux Scholars Initiative
The Sit Lux Scholars Program is designed to be a two-semester initiative
and serves first-time freshmen admitted to the University based solely
on non-cognitive and metacognitive factors. The program mirrors
components of the BFP and is distinguished by its required academic
support programming, which include a bridge experience to the Fall
semester, on-campus residence, academic advising, academic tutoring,
and peer mentoring. This group of students receive enhanced academic
support and assistance and is assigned to intrusive advisors who work
very closely with classroom instructors. Sit Lux Scholars also participate
in co-curricular activities and are expected to meet specific academic
goals during their freshman year at the University. Failure to meet these
goals will result in dismissal from the University.
• Sit Lux Scholars are required to enroll in the JCSUBridge to Biddle
Pre-Semester Session, held before the semester classes begin.
• During the Pre-Semester Session, Sit Lux students must successfully
complete the enrolled 4-6 credit hours. Failure to attend and
successfully complete all Pre-Semester Session activities, as well
as failure to obtain a passing grade of a “C” or better in each of the
enrolled Pre-Semester Session courses, may result in dismissal from
the University.
• Sit Lux Scholars take a limited number of credit hours during
enrollment in the program. Typical Sit Lux Scholars take 12-13
semester credit hours, or up to 18 termed course credit hours, drawn
from required courses of the Liberal Studies curriculum. Choir and
band students are approved to add those classes associated with
these activities as necessary.
• Sit Lux Scholars delay declaration of a major until earning a 2.5
career/cumulative GPA after the first semester or earning a 2.0
career/cumulative GPA after the second semester.
• After the Sit Lux student has earned a 2.5 career/cumulative GPA or
better at the end of the first semester and has not withdrawn from
any courses, the student may enroll into 15 credit hours in the second
semester.
• After a Sit Lux Scholar has earned a 2.0 career/cumulative GPA or
better at the end of the second semester, the student is released from
the Biddle Institute Guidelines/Sit Lux Contract and is subject to the
University’s Undergraduate Academic Standards Scale. The student
may declare a major.
• A Sit Lux Scholar who fails to obtain a 1.8 career/cumulative GPA or
greater after two semesters will be dismissed from the University.
• A Sit Lux Scholar who earns a career/cumulative GPA of more than
1.8, but less than 2.0 at the end of two semesters will continue in the
Sit Lux Scholars Program for a third semester.
• After the third semester, a Sit Lux Scholar who fails to obtain a
2.0 career/cumulative GPA or greater will be dismissed from the
University.
• Sit Lux Scholars who fail to comply with the Biddle Institute
Guidelines/Sit Lux Contract obligations may be dismissed from the
University.
• Dismissal from the Sit Lux Scholars Program is not subject to appeal.
• A Sit Lux Scholar dismissed following the fall or spring semester
may not enroll in subsequent matriculating terms of the University
(unless otherwise permitted by the University College Dean). A Sit Lux
Scholar dismissed following the fall or spring semester may petition
to enroll in summer school. A Sit Lux Scholar dismissed following the
fall or spring semester may petition for reinstatement after building
the career/cumulative GPA to 2.0.
• A Sit Lux Scholar dismissed immediately following the Bridge
to Biddle Pre-Semester Session may not enroll in subsequent
matriculating terms of the University or summer school (unless
otherwise permitted by the University College Dean). A Sit Lux
Scholar dismissed immediately following the Bridge to Biddle Pre-
Semester Session may petition to enroll in a subsequent Bridge to
Biddle Pre-Semester Session, if the dismissed Sit Lux Scholar does
not enroll in another post-secondary institution during the dismissal
period. A Sit Lux Scholar dismissed immediately following the Bridge
to Biddle Pre-Semester Session for a second time will be ineligible to
participate in a Biddle Institute program.
First-Year Experience
The First-Year Experience division is responsible for students’ successful
transition to the University, enrichment of academic skills, and career
development. The division coordinates orientation and retention
programs, academic support services, and professional programs. While
the orientation programs serve students who are entering the institution,
the academic achievement support and professional development
programs target all students at the University. In addition, the division
manages The Hub, which is an academic achievement and support
resource that houses Student Support Services (SSS), STEM Resource
Center, the Center for Languages, Rhetoric & Culture (LRC), Career
Services, and Nationally Competitive Scholarships.
Student Support Services (SSS)
Student Support Services (SSS) is designed to provide opportunities for
academic development, assist students with basic college requirements,
and motivate students toward the successful completion of their post-
secondary education. SSS also provides grant aid to current participants
who are receiving federal Pell Grants. The goal of SSS is to increase the
college retention and graduation rates and foster an institutional climate
supportive of the success of students who have limited proficiency in
English, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in
post-secondary education, students with disabilities, students who are
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homeless youths, students who are in foster care or aging out of it, or
who are otherwise disconnected.
Services provided by the SSS program include:
• Academic tutoring to enable students to complete post-secondary
courses, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study
skills, mathematics, science, and other subjects;
• Advice and assistance in post-secondary course selection;
• Providing students with information on both the full range of federal
student financial aid programs and benefits (including federal Pell
Grant awards and loan forgiveness) and resources for locating public
and private scholarships;
• Assistance in completing financial aid applications, including the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
• Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial
and economic literacy of students, including financial planning for
post-secondary education; and
• Activities designed to assist students in applying for admission to
graduate and professional school programs and in obtaining financial
assistance to attend.
SSS also provides individualized counseling for personal, career, and
academic information, activities, and instruction designed to acquaint
students with career options; exposure to cultural events and academic
programs; and breaks, attending to students who are homeless or who
are in foster care or aging out it.
A student is eligible to participate in the SSS program if he or she:
• Is a citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency
requirements for federal financial assistance
• Is enrolled in the institution or accepted for enrollment in the next
academic term
• Has a need for academic support
• Is a low-income individual
• Is a first-generation college student (i.e. neither parent has received a
baccalaureate degree)
• Is disabled.
To receive services, interested students should contact the SSS Office
to request and complete an SSS Information Data Form and Individual
Student Development Plan and then set up a conference with the Director,
Tutorial Coordinator, or Disability Services Coordinator.
Foundations Liberal Studies
The Foundations Liberal Studies division delivers the core curriculum of
the general education framework. It is designed to strengthen students’
competencies as critical thinkers, capable writers, and cogent speakers.
Courses also promote students’ development as lifelong learners and
global leaders. The division manages the academic experience for all
students who are undecided about a major degree program of study. It
is organized into three departments of faculty. First, the Department of
Computation and Technology include faculty representing Computer
Science and Mathematics. Second, the Department of Leadership and
Personal Development involve faculty responsible for Health and Physical
Education, Leadership and Career Development, and Smith Seminar
Academic Orientation. Finally, the Department of Rhetoric and Culture
include Faculty of Communication, English, and Foreign Language.
Liberal Studies Course Designation Key
• LSF: Foundations course
• LSP: Pillars course
Foundations Requirements:
• CS: Computers in Society
• HP: Health and Physical Education
• MT: Mathematics
• NL: Non-Native Language
• SS: Smith Seminar
• RH: Rhetoric
Pillars Requirements:
• HU: Humanities
• IG: Integrated Studies/Global Studies
• NS: Natural Sciences
• SB: Social and Behavioral Sciences
• VP: Visual, Performing, and Physical Arts
The College of Business and
Professional Studies
The College of Business and Professional Studies prepares students to
enter professional life as informed citizens who are able to communicate
effectively, think critically, and demonstrate competence in their field
of study. The College offers programs that combine Liberal Studies
coursework with specialized career – oriented training to prepare
students for entry-level positions in government and industry immediately
upon graduation. Additionally, students are provided opportunities to
sharpen their analytical skills and to further develop leadership and
interpersonal skills essential to professional career success.
The College of Professional Studies is comprised of the Departments of
Business Administration and Public Leadership, the Department of Health
and Human Performance, and the School of Social Work. Students may
earn a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Social Work,
and a Master of Social Work.
Majors
• Business Administration Major (p.91)
• Economics Major (p.93)
• Public Health Major (p.102)
• Social Work Major (p.114)
• Sport Management Major (p.103)
Minors
• Entrepreneurial Studies Minor (p.94)
• ESport and Gaming Management Minor (p.101)
• Exercise and Sport Science Minor (p.101)
• Fitness and Wellness Management Minor (p.101)
• Health Communication Minor (p.101)
• Physical Education Minor (p.102)
• Public Health Minor (p.102)
• Public Leadership Studies Minor (p.94)
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• School Health Minor (p.103)
• Sport Management Minor (p.103)
• Sports Coaching Minor (p.104)
• Sports Medicine Minor (p.104)
Graduate Programs
• Advanced Standing Social Work Program (p.113)
• MSW Part-Time Program (p.113)
• Two-Year Master in Social Work Program (p.116)
Business and Public Leadership
The Department of Business Administration and Economics offers the
following business degrees:
• The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with
concentrations in Accounting, Finance, International Business,
Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and
Retail Management
• The Bachelor of Arts in Economics
The mission of the Department of Business Administration and
Economics is to provide an interactive and rigorous learning experience
that will produce socially conscious graduates who are prepared to
pursue advanced study and/or compete effectively in the changing global
economy.
A major in Business Administration consists of 61-70 program credit
hours. In addition, all students must take 46 Credit Hours of Liberal
Studies courses, and at least 6-15 electives hours. A minimum of 122
credit hours are required for graduation.
A major in Economics consists of 64 program credit hours. In addition,
all students must take 46 Credit Hours of Liberal Studies courses, and at
least 12 electives hours. A minimum of 122 credit hours are required for
graduation.
Students must comply with all University requirements for graduation,
including the General Education requirements, and Senior Paper. The
student must earn at least a grade of C in the required courses for the
Major and their Prerequisites.
In addition to the Liberal Studies requirements, each student is expected
to complete 46 hours of Business core courses, including one three-hour
international course offered by the Business Department. All Business
Administration and Economics Majors must complete the Business
Administration core sequence. Caveat Statement: The Math requirements
may change based on the students’ Math Placement results. Consult with
the departmental advisors for further information.
Business Administration and Economics
Honors Program
Eligibility
Sophomores and Juniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or above are
eligible to apply for the Honors Program. Students must maintain a GPA
of 3.4 or above to remain in the program.
Requirements
Higher Level Math Requirement
In addition, Honors students are required to take one additional math
class above the required six hours (excluding MTH133 Survey of
Practical Applica of Math and MTH136 Introductory Statistics). Students
may elect to take MTH137 Precalculus Ior higher.
Honors Academic Enhancement Requirement
In addition to their coursework, students hoping to graduate with Honors
in Business Administration or Economics must successfully complete
three of the six strands of the Business Administration and Economics
Honors Academic Enhancement Program. The six strands of the
Business Administration and Economics Honors Academic Enhancement
Programs are:
• Corporate Connectivity: Students must attend at least 4 corporate
events per academic year sponsored by the Business and Economic
Department, The Metropolitan College of Professional Studies, and/or
the Center for Career & Professional Development.
• Honor Society Participation: Students must join, maintain good
standing and actively participate in Delta Mu Delta Business Honor
Society
• Global Perspectives: Students must participate in at least one
program that includes travel either abroad or domestically (NY
Markets trip, CIBER Case Competition, China Cultural Center
Exchange program, etc.)
• Volunteer/Service: Students must complete 80 hours of community
or campus volunteer service. This may include participation in
activities such as volunteering to serve during events such as the
M&F Bank Small Business Conference, held in the New Science
Center, or working on an ongoing, volunteer basis with a non-profit
entity such as the Thurgood Marshall Fund or the local Food Bank.
• Undergraduate Research: Students actively participate in research in
collaboration with faculty (across the campus). The research must
produce either a publishable article, poster, or presentation.
• Leadership Development: Students actively participate in student
leadership on campus. This could be in the form of starting or serving
as an officer of a club on campus, or participating in GBAC or other
elected office.
Lucinda Blue (2014)
Chair, Business and Public Leadership
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Department of Business and Public Leadership
B.A., 1974, Johnson C. Smith University
M.B.A., 1982, Winthrop University
Ph.D., 1999, Union Institute and University
Alphonso Ogbuehi (2023)
Dean of the College of Business and Professional Studies
Professor of Marketing
Department of Business and Public Leadership
B.S. in Biology, the University of Kentucky at Lexington
M.S. in Business Administration, University of Kentucky, Lexington
Ph. D. In Business Administration, the University of Memphis
Bryan Patterson (2012)
Assistant Professor of Public Leadership
Department of Business and Public Leadership
B.S., 1996, James Madison University
M.Ed., 1999, James Madison University
Ph.D., 2008, University of Florida, Gainesville
Alfred R. Smith (1998)
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Assistant Professor of Management
Department of Business and Public Leadership
B.S., 1991, Florida A & M University
M.B.A., 1992, Florida A & M University
Ph.D., 1998, Florida State University
Majors
• Business Administration Major (p.91)
• Economics Major (p.93)
Minors
• Public Leadership Studies Minor (p.94)
Business Administration (BUS)
BUS 100Introduction to Business
3.00 credit hours
BUS100 Introduction of Business Three Credit Hours This Introduction
to Business course explains the world of businesses and their
owners, employees, and customers. Emphasis will be given to social
responsibility, sustainability, economies of scale, and globalization. Basic
business concepts, careers, and the interrelationships and complexities
of businesses will be studied, analyzed, and evaluated.
BUS 233Business Statistics
3.00 credit hours
BUS233 Business Statistics Three credit hours Principles of applied
business statistics, collection, tabulation, classification, presentation of
business and economic data. Cross-listed with ECO233
Prerequisites: MTH132 or Higher
BUS 234Quant Meth in Business
3.00 credit hours
BUS234 Quantitative Methods in Business Three credit hours An
introduction to the process and analytical decision-making tools used in
business (service and manufacturing) and economics. Topics include:
introduction to operation management, linear programming, inventory
management, project planning and control (PERT CRP and CPM),
forecasting and others. Cross-listed with ECO233
Prerequisites: BUS233, or permission of instructor
BUS 336Elements of Business Law
3.00 credit hours
BUS336 Elements of Business Law Three credit hours Deals with the
elements of law especially relevant to students who will take the CPA
Exam.
Prerequisites: ENG 132
BUS 339Management Information Systems
3.00 credit hours
BUS339 Management Information Systems Three credit hours An
overview of various business information systems with special emphasis
on information solutions in business problems. The impact of these
solutions in various corporate levels will be analyzed.
Corequisites: ACC236; ECO232
BUS 410Professional Presentation
1.00 credit hours
BUS410 Professional Preparation One credit hour Provides help in
surfacing, organizing, and assessing information that will be useful in job
hunting efforts, as well as coaching in resume writing, interviewing skills,
image building, and action planning.
BUS 433Business and Economic Research
3.00 credit hours
BUS433 Business and Economic Research Three credit hours An
examination of various issues and topics from the perspective of
business and economics including problem formulation, literature review,
research and analytical design, data collection and analysis of data. This
course will culminate with the completion of an investigative paper in
BUS460.
Prerequisites: BUS233
BUS 435Business Policy
3.00 credit hours
BUS435 Business Policy Three credit hours This capstone course
deals with the administration process under conditions of uncertainty.
Emphasis is placed on integrating knowledge acquired in the functional
areas of business administration in formulating management policies.
Prerequisites: ACC236, MGT334, ECO232, BUS234, BUS 330, BUS339,
MKT331
BUS 450Research and Case Analysis
3.00 credit hours
BUS450 Research and Case Analysis Three Credit Hours This course
uses case analysis research methodology to teach students how to
bring together their knowledge of the functional areas of business
administration (management, marketing, accounting, finance, and
economics) to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats (SWOT analysis) of companies in different business situations.
Student will be taught to make recommendations to the company based
on their analysis. Each student will also select a company that they will
analyze in their senior paper in BUS455.
Prerequisites: ACC236, BUS233, ECO231, MGT333, MKT331, ECO232
and BAF330
BUS 455Business Policy: Senior Inves.Paper
3.00 credit hours
BUS455: Business Policy: The Senior Investigative Paper Three Credit
Hours This course deals with conducting research to analyze a company
under conditions of uncertainty. Each student researches the company
they selected in BUS450 to write a Senior Paper that integrates the
knowledge acquired in the functional areas of business administration
(management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics) to
conduct a SWOT analysis and provide recommendations based on it. The
paper is done under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisites: BUS450
BUS 460Senior Paper
3.00 credit hours
BUS460 Senior Paper Three credit hours Students will write an
investigative paper based upon the research proposal developed in
the The paper will be done under the supervision of a faculty person.
Prerequisite: BUS433.
Prerequisites: course
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BUS 480Business Analytics
3.00 credit hours
BUS480 Business Analytics Three Credit Hours This course will introduce
ways in which enterprises, such as private entities, non-profits, and
governments, that can use data to gain insights and make better
decisions. Emphasis on analyzing data related to business operations,
finance, accounting, market response, customer segmentation, customer
targeting, brand positioning and pricing and promotion decisions, etc.,
will all be studies in critical thinking and strategic planning to relate to
other discipline and functions. Also, explanatory, and predictive models,
optimization, and simulation will be included to influence business
decision and possible profitable actions.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or MTH133, MGT333, ECO231, MKT331
ACC235, BAF330
BUS 490Internship
3.00 credit hours
BUS490 Internship Three credit hours Internship related to Business.
Minimum of 120 hours of on-the-job experience designed to bridge the
gap between the academic world and the business world. Students must
have an overall grade point average of 2.0. Only one period of internship
is permitted.
Prerequisites: Six hours of Business Administration courses
Economics (ECO)
ECO 230Economics for Non-Bus and Eco Major
3.00 credit hours
ECO230-Economics for Non Business & Economics Majors Three credit
hours This is an economics course which is designed for students who
may or may not be majoring in Business Administration and Economics.
The objective of this course is to provide the basic foundation of our
economic system in terms of how our economic system determines what
to produce, how to produce,and how to distribute the resulting products.
This course does not require any
Prerequisites: .
ECO 231Principles of Macroeconomics
3.00 credit hours
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics Three credit hours An
introductory course in Principles of Macroeconomics. The course deals
with the scope and methodology of economics as a social science, the
analysis of demand and supply, national income, unemployment and
inflation, theory of national income determination, money and banking,
fiscal and monetary policy, and international economics.
Prerequisites: MTH132 or higher or the permission of the instructor
ECO 232Principle of Microeconomics
3.00 credit hours
ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics Three credit hours This course
examines the fundamental Principles of Macroeconomics. It studies
the essentials of demand and supply analysis, behavior of consumers,
analysis of the firms under different forms of markets, factor price
determination, and market failures.
Prerequisites: Econ 231or permission of the instructor
ECO 233Economic Statistics
3.00 credit hours
ECO233 Economic Statistics Three credit hours Principles of applied
business statistics, collection tabulation, classification, and presentation
of business and economic data. Cross-listed with BUS233
Prerequisites: MTH132 or higher, excluding MTH133 and MTH136
ECO 332Urban & Regional Economics
3.00 credit hours
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ECO 334Interna Economics & Social Problems
3.00 credit hours
ECO334 International Economics and Social Problems Three Credit
Hours A comprehensive view of the international field of exchange,
production and distribution.
Prerequisites: ECO232
ECO 335Microeconomic Theory
3.00 credit hours
ECO335 Microeconomic Theory Three Credit Hours Examination of value
and distribution theory, including the theory of consumer behavior and
theory of firms.
Prerequisites: ECO231 and ECO232
ECO 336Macroeconomic Theory
3.00 credit hours
ECO336- Macroeconomic Theory- Thee Credit Hours An analysis of the
national income level, employment and price levels.
Prerequisites: ECO335
ECO 431Industrial Org & Regulation of Bus
3.00 credit hours
ECO431 Industrial Organization and Regulation of Business Three credit
hours A discussion of market structures and problems of public policy
created by the attempt at their control and regulation.
Prerequisites: ECO336
ECO 432Economic Development
3.00 credit hours
ECO432 Economic Development Three Credit Hours A study of the
economics of underdeveloped countries with major concentration on
African countries.
Prerequisites: ECO335 and ECO336 or permission of instructor
ECO 437Public Finance
3.00 credit hours
ECO437- Public Finance Three Credits An economic analysis of the
rationale for public expenditures and taxation. Externalities, pollution and
public policy, income redistribution and public welfare, and cost benefi
analysis, taxation and state policy, state and local finance and fiscal
federalism.
Prerequisites: ECO232 or permission of instructor
ECO 438Environmental Economics
3.00 credit hours
ECO438 Environmental Economics Three Credit Hours This course
focuses on the use of economics in understanding pollution, congestion,
conservation, and other environmental problems. Relevant economic
models such as pricing schemes, damage functions, and benefit-cost
analysis are studied. Pollution taxes, regulations, marketable permits, and
subsidies considered in designing alternative in the incentive system are
also studied, as well as non-market decision making as an alternative in
the area of public policy.
Prerequisites: ECO232 or permission of instructor
Business Administration Major
A Business Administration major is required to take 46 credit hours of
courses. These courses consist of a Required Core of 43 credit hours
and three credit hours of International Business. In addition, Business
Administration majors must take a concentration in Accounting (21 credit
hours), Finance (18 credit hours), International Business (24 credit hours),
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Management (15 credit hours), Management Information Systems (21
credit hours), Marketing (18 hours), or Retail Management (18 hours).
Other courses may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the
student’s advisor and Department Chair. If students place into courses
lower than the starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional
hours to meet these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are described
in the course descriptions. Business Administration majors must also
complete the following coursework and earn at least a grade of C in each
course. A minimum of 122 is required for graduation.
Code Title Hours
Required Core
1
ACC235 Financial & Managerial Account I 3
ACC236 Financial and Managerial Account II 3
BAF330 Business Finance 3
BUS233 Business Statistics 3
BUS234 Quant Meth in Business 3
BUS336 Elements of Business Law 3
BUS339 Management Information Systems 3
BUS410 Professional Presentation 1
BUS450 Research and Case Analysis 3
BUS455 Business Policy: Senior Inves.Paper 3
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECO232 Principle of Microeconomics 3
MGT333 Principles of Management 3
MGT336 Business Communication 3
MKT331 Principles of Marketing 3
International Business Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
BAF334 International Finance
ECO334 Interna Economics & Social Problems
MGT438 International Business
Concentration
Select one of the following concentrations: 15-21
Accounting (p.92)
Finance (p.92)
International Business (p.92)
Management (p.93)
Management Information Systems (p.93)
Marketing (p.93)
Retail Management (p.93)
Total Hours 61-67
1
MTH132 Finite Math or higher is a prerequisite for all Business
Administration and Economic core courses, excluding MTH133 Survey
of Practical Applica of Math and MTH136 Introductory Statistics.
Accounting Concentration
Code Title Hours
ACC335 Intermediate Financial Acct I 3
ACC336 Intermediate Financial Acct II 3
ACC339 Cost Accounting 3
ACC435 Advanced Accounting 3
ACC437 Federal Income Tax Analysis I 3
ACC439 Auditing 3
ACC431 Accounting Information Systems 3
Total Hours 21
Note: Students planning to concentrate in Accounting should register
for ACC235 Financial & Managerial Account I in the Fall Semester of
their sophomore year to maintain proper sequencing in their Accounting
courses. Failure to do so may require more than four years to complete
the course requirements.
Finance Concentration
Code Title Hours
BAF331 Money and Banking 3
BAF430 Corporate Finance 3
BAF431 Investments 3
BAF432 Financial Institutions and Markets 3
BAF334 International Finance 3
orECO334 Interna Economics & Social Problems
Select one of the following: 3
ACC335 Intermediate Financial Acct I
BAF339 Risk Management and Financial Plan
BAF332 Commercial Bank Management
BAF333 Financial Statement Analysis
Total Hours 18
International Business Concentration
Code Title Hours
BAF334 International Finance 3
ECO334 Interna Economics & Social Problems 3
MKT435 International Marketing 3
Select one Intermediate Foreign Language I:
1
3
SPA231 Intermediate Spanish I
FRE231 Intermediate French I
CHI231 Intermediate Chinese I
Select one Intermediate Foreign Language II:
2
3
SPA232 Intermediate Spanish II
FRE232 Intermediate French II
CHI232 Intermediate Chinese II
Select one Advanced Foreign Language:
3
3
SPA331 Adv Spanish Grammar,Comp & Convers
FRE333 Adv Studies in Fre Convers, Gra & C
CHI Advanced
Total Hours 18
1
The equivalent of JCSU's 231 language course.
2
The equivalent of JCSU's 232 language courses.
3
The equivalent of JCSU's 333 language courses.
Note: The Foreign Language courses taken to satisfy the requirements
of the International Business Concentration may be applied to the
completion of a language major or minor.
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Management Concentration
Code Title Hours
MGT334 Human Resources Management 3
MGT335 Leadership & Organizational Change 3
MGT339 Small Business Management 3
MGT436 Organizational Behavior and Design 3
MGT440 Total Quality Management 3
Total Hours 15
Management Information Systems
Concentration
Code Title Hours
CSC231 Computer Programming I 3
CSC233 Introduction to Discrete Structures 3
CSC330 Systems Analysis & Design 3
CSC332 Computer Networking 3
CSC333 Computer Organization & Architectur 3
CSC334 Introduction to Operating Systems 3
MTH231 Calculus I 3
Total Hours 21
Marketing Concentration
Code Title Hours
MKT334 Principles of Retailing 3
MKT335 Fundamentals of Selling 3
MKT432 Managerial Marketing 3
Select three of the following: 9
MKT332 Advertising
MKT350 Consumer Behavior
MKT430 Marketing Channels
MKT435 International Marketing
Total Hours 18
Retail Management Concentration
Code Title Hours
MKT334 Principles of Retailing 3
MKT335 Fundamentals of Selling 3
MKT336 Retail Buying and Merchandising 3
MKT334 Principles of Retailing 3
Select two of the following: 6
MKT350 Consumer Behavior
MKT430 Marketing Channels
MKT431 Supply Chain Management
MKT435 International Marketing
Total Hours 18
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Economics Major
An Economics major is required to take up to 70 credit hours of
courses. These courses consist of a Required Core of 55 credit hours,
up to 6 credit hours based on the major’s Math placement, 3 credit
hours of International Economics Electives, and 6 credit hours of
Economics Electives. If students place into courses lower than the
starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional hours to
meet these prerequisites. Course prerequisites are described in the
course descriptions. Other courses may be deemed appropriate with the
approval of the student’s advisor and Department Chair. A minimum of
122 credit hours are required for graduation.
This program is currently in teach out and is not accepting new majors.
Economics majors must also complete the following coursework and
earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Prerequisite
MTH132 Finite Math (up to 6 credit hours based on the
major's Math placement)
1
3
Required Core
ACC235 Financial & Managerial Account I 3
ACC236 Financial and Managerial Account II 3
BAF330 Business Finance 3
BAF331 Money and Banking 3
BUS336 Elements of Business Law 3
BUS339 Management Information Systems 3
BUS410 Professional Presentation 1
BUS450 Research and Case Analysis 3
BUS455 Business Policy: Senior Inves.Paper 3
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
BUS234 Quant Meth in Business 3.00
ECO232 Principle of Microeconomics 3
ECO/BUS 233 Economic Statistics 3
ECO334 Interna Economics & Social Problems 3
ECO335 Microeconomic Theory 3
ECO336 Macroeconomic Theory 3
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MGT333 Principles of Management 3
MGT336 Business Communication 3
MKT331 Principles of Marketing 3
International Economics Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
BAF334 International Finance
MGT438 International Business
MKT435 International Marketing
Economics Electives
Select six hours from the following: 6
BAF432 Financial Institutions and Markets
ECO432 Economic Development
ECO437 Public Finance
ECO438 Environmental Economics
BAF431 Investments
Total Hours 67
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MTH132 Finite Mathor higher is a prerequisite for all Business
Administration and Economic core courses, or higher, excluding
MTH133 Survey of Practical Applica of Math and MTH136
Introductory Statistics.
Public Leadership Studies Minor
A minor in Public Leadership Studies consists of 21 Credit Hours,
distributed as follows.
Minors in Public Leadership Studies must earn a grade of C or better in all
courses counting toward the minor.
Code Title Hours
Public Leadership Studies Requirements
PLS131 Introduction to Public Leadership 3
PLS235 Global Leadership 3
PLS231 Interpersonal Leadership Developmen 3.00
PLS236 Critical Thinking 3
PLS331 Organizational Leadership Developme 3
orPLS332 Diversity Leadership in Organizat
PLS430 Classic Figures and Theories 3
PLS433 Ethical Leadership in a Changing 3
Total Hours 21
Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
A minor in Entrepreneurial Studies consists of a minimum of 18 Credit
Hours.
Minors in Entrepreneurial Studies must earn a grade of C or better in all
courses counting toward the minor.
Code Title Hours
Entrepreneurial Studies Requirements
ENT231 Intro to Entrepreneurship 3
ENT335 Entrepreneurial Marketing 3
ACC235 Financial & Managerial Account I 3
ENT330 Innovative Thinking 3
ENT334 Funding Your Business Venture 3
Select one elective from the following: 3
BUS233 Business Statistics
BUS336 Elements of Business Law
ACC334 Not-For-Profit Accounting
MKT334 Principles of Retailing
MKT335 Fundamentals of Selling
PLS234 Personal Branding
ENT490 Special Topics
ENT331 Business Innovations 3.00
Total Hours 21
Health and Human Performance
The Department of Health and Human Performance offers programs
that lead to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health or Sport
Management. The Department seeks to accomplish the following goals:
to prepare students for careers in health promotion, public health, sport
management, and related areas and to prepare students for further study
in their selected fields.
The Department houses Health and Physical Education courses that
meet requirements in the Liberal Studies Program or as general electives.
Students in other departments may satisfy the Health and Physical
Education Foundation Requirement by satisfactorily completing HED132
Personal Health and Wellness, PED136 Physical Fitness and Wellness or
PED131 Aerobic Fitness.
Note: PED026 Adapted Physical Education is an adaptive physical
activity course for students with a temporary or permanent disability.
Enrollment in the course is contingent upon permission from a physician
and/or the inability of the student to participate in the regular activity
courses.
All Public Health majors must take BIO143 Intro to Biology I. All Sport
Medicine minors must take BIO143 Intro to Biology I.
Any Major or non-Major student will have an opportunity to earn
certificates by completing one or more courses offered by the
Department. Currently, American Red Cross certifications are available in
First Aid, AED, and CPR.
A major in Public Health consists of 59 program credit hours. In addition,
all students must take 46 Credit Hours of Liberal Studies courses, and at
least 6 elective hours. A minimum of 122 is required for graduation.
A major in Sport Management consists of 54 program credit hours.
In addition, all students must take 46 Credit Hours of Liberal Studies
courses, and at least 6 elective hours. A minimum of 122 is required for
graduation.
Students must comply with University requirements for graduation,
including the General Education requirements, Senior Paper, and senior
level proficiency exam. Students must earn at least a grade of C in the
required courses for the major and their Prerequisites.
The Honors Program
Honor students in the Department of Health and Human Performance
will be provided with enriching experiences that foster their academic
growth. These students will be granted numerous opportunities to
engage in a variety of activities, both on and off-campus that will enhance
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their professional and intellectual development. Opportunities for
engagement may include collaborative activities with faculty members
in the Department and other professionals within the health, physical
education, and sport management fields. The following are requirements
for Honor students in the Department:
Eligibility
• Must possess a 3.0 Grade Point Average
• Must obtain and maintain membership in Phi Epsilon Kappa
Fraternity
Requirements
• Must participate in the Department’s student major organization
• Must obtain and maintain membership in a professional organization
of his or her choice
• Must attend at least one approved conference for a professional
organization in his or her discipline
• Must participate in collaborative opportunities offered by the
Department, including workshop presentations and professional
development activities available through the Department’s Career
Network Institute.
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Karen L. Butler (1997)
Professor of Health Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
B.S., 1986, Kent State University
M.A., 1990, Kent State University
Ph.D., 1995, Kent State University
G
Indhumathi Gopal (1986)
Associate Professor of Physical Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
Department of Leadership and Personal Development
B.S., 1968, University of Madras
M.S., 1971, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ph.D., 1997, UNC - Greensboro
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BerNadette Lawson-Williams (2003)
Professor of Physical Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
B.S., 1995, South Carolina State University
M.S., 1997, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
D.S.M, 2002, United States Sports Academy
Robert Lindsey (2006)
Professor of Health Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
B.A., 1992, Washington University in St. Louis
M.A.E.S, 1996, University of Missouri - Columbia
Ph.D., 2000, University of Florida
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Antonia S. Mead (2005)
Chair, Health and Human Performance
Professor of Health Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
B.S., 1996, University of Memphis
M.S., 1999, University of Memphis
Ph.D., 2004, University of Alabama
Majors
• Public Health Major (p.102)
• Sport Management Major (p.103)
Minors
• ESport and Gaming Management Minor (p.101)
• Exercise and Sport Science Minor (p.101)
• Fitness and Wellness Management Minor (p.101)
• Health Communication Minor (p.101)
• Physical Education Minor (p.102)
• Public Health Minor (p.102)
• School Health Minor (p.103)
• Sport Management Minor (p.103)
• Sports Coaching Minor (p.104)
• Sports Medicine Minor (p.104)
Health (HED)
HED 131Personal Health
3.00 credit hours
HED131 Personal Health* Three Credit Hours A lecture courses
discussing topics such as preventive health care, nutrition, coping in
today's society, decision-making, diseases, drugs, love and the human life
cycle, etc. *This course satisfies the general education requirement for
majors and non-majors.
HED 132Personal Health and Wellness
3.00 credit hours
HED132- Personal Health and Wellness Three Credit Hours A lecture
and physical activity course focusing on topics such as Preventive
health care, nutrition, physical activity, coping in today’s Society, decision
making, diseases, drugs, love and the human life Cycle.
HED 230Introduction to Health Education
3.00 credit hours
This is the first course for students majoring in Health Education. It is
designed to provide: an overview of the field, information concerning,
career opportunities and professional growth and practical experience in
an area of interest with a minimum of ten (10) hours of observation at an
outside agency or organization. (FORMERLY HED 221)
HED 231Health and Nutrition
3.00 credit hours
HED231- Health and Nutrition Three Credit Hours This course deals with
nutritional needs of the human body and the Implications for healthful
living.
HED 232Human Sexuality and Family Living
3.00 credit hours
HED232 Human Sexuality and Family Living Three credit hours This
course deals with concepts concerning sexuality and implications for
self, school and society.
HED 233Community Health
3.00 credit hours
HED233 Community Health THREE CREDIT HOURS A study of the health
aspects of the community such as sanitation, pollution, disease, etc. and
their implications for society.
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HED 234Healthful Living
3.00 credit hours
HED234 Healthful Living Three credit hours This course provides the
student knowledge and techniques of health as it affects personal,
professional, and family living. Health careers are also an aspect of this
course. This course requires students to become certified in First Aid and
CPR.
HED 235Drugs and Drug Education
3.00 credit hours
HED235 Drugs and Drug Education Three Credit Hours This course is
concerned with the effects of the use and the abuse of drugs, alcohol and
tobacco on the individual and society. Drug education techniques are also
a part of this course. This course features a service learning component.
(FORMERLY HED 225).
HED 236Women's Health
3.00 credit hours
HED236 Women’s Health Three credit hours This course explores the
field of women’s health and its relationship to both the lives of women
and to understanding broader culture and society.It is designed to give
the student a basic scientific understanding of the major differences
between the sexes, the influence these differences have on illness and
health outcomes, and the implications for policy, medical research, and
health care.
HED 310Independent Study
1.00 credit hours
HED310, 320, & 330 Independent Study One - Three credit hours A course
designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or a
required topic in health education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendations from their academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
HED 320Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
HED310, 320, & 330 Independent Study One - Three credit hours A course
designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or a
required topic in health education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendations from their academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
HED 330Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
HED310, 320, & 330 Independent Study One - Three Credit Hours A
course designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or
a required topic in health education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendations from their academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
HED 332Health Ed & Phy Act in Elem Schools
3.00 credit hours
HED332 Health Education & Physical Activity in the Elementary
Schools Three Credit Hours This course is designed to assist students
in developing knowledge and skills in planning curricula, defining,
instructional objectives, and writing lesson plans to enhance their
effectiveness in teaching health education and physical activity content
at the elementary school level (FORMERLY HED 322).
HED 333School Health Problems
3.00 credit hours
HED333 School Health Problems Three credit hours This course is
designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the
Coordinated School Health Program in schools and the major health
issues affecting today’s students. Techniques for identifying problem
areas, designing and implementing change strategies, and evaluating the
results are also a part of this course.
HED 334Program Planning and Evaluation
3.00 credit hours
HED334 Program Planning and Evaluation Three credit hours The
process of planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs in
the community. Total program development will be emphasized with
attention given to designing community health programs, overcoming
community resistance, selecting appropriate educational methods and
conducting evaluation activities.
HED 335Minority Health Problems & Issues
3.00 credit hours
HED335 Minority Health Three credit hours Problems and Issues This
course is designed to discuss the social characteristics of minority
populations, mortality and morbidity indicators, prevention strategies, and
the recommendations by the Department of Health and Human Services.
HED 336Death and Dying
3.00 credit hours
HED336 Death and Dying Three credit hours This course will examine the
cultural perception, trends, economic and emotional factors associated
with death and dying.
HED 337Environmental Health
3.00 credit hours
HED337 Environmental Health Three credit hours This course examines
the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person and all
the related factors impacting behaviors. It encompasses the assessment
and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect
health as they relate to preventing disease and creating health-supportive
social and cultural environments
HED 338Junior Seminar Health Research I
3.00 credit hours
HED338 Junior Seminar Three Credit Hours The first of two formal
courses that facilitates the writing of the senior investigative paper. The
student will complete a proposal for their senior paper as an outcome
of this course. To accomplish this outcome, students will learn research
methods and strategies necessary to complete an acceptable proposal
for their senior investigative paper.
HED 395Human Lactation
3.00 credit hours
HED395 Human Lactation Three Credit Hours The didactic component
of the lactation program provides students comprehensive breastfeeding
and human lactation eduction. Students will be provided with the
basic medical sciences as well as public health and social work
perspectives, including consideration of equity, population and program-
based applications associated with human lactation. Attendance at
breastfeeding conferences and other pre-approved coursework will also
be an important part of each student experience. Enrollment into the
course by permission only.
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HED 396Human Lactation II
3.00 credit hours
HED396 Human Lactation II Three credit hours Continuation of
HED395. The didactic component of the lactation provides students
comprehensive breastfeeding and human lactation education. Students
will be provided with the basic medical sciences as well as public
health and social work perspectives, including consideration of equity,
population and program-based applications associated with human
lactation.
Prerequisites: HED395, Human Lactation
HED 430Senior Seminar: Health Research II
3.00 credit hours
HED430 Senior Seminar Three credit hours This is the second of two
formal courses that facilitates the writing of the senior investigative
paper. The purpose of this course is to expose students to significant
issues, methodology, and research in the field of health education, and to
investigate an area of major interest for the senior paper. The students
will complete their senior investigative paper as an outcome of this
course. (Formerly PED 430)
HED 433Internship
3.00 credit hours
HED433 Internship Three credit hours A supervised internship in a
professional work environment which will provide the student with
exposure to the job market in sport-related businesses and public
health agencies. Each student will be responsible for 120 hours of work
and be required to present detailed descriptions of work activities and
experience.
HED 434Methods and Materials in Teaching
3.00 credit hours
HED434 Methods and Materials in Teaching Health Education Three
credit hours This course is designed to provide the student with the
opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies in the use of
effective methods of teaching health education and the effective use of
resources. Best practices as they relate to the National Health Education
Standards, the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, and educational
technology are also a part of this course.
Prerequisites: Health Education 333
Corequisites: EDU 312 (must be taken concurrently)
HED 435Epidemiology
3.00 credit hours
HED435 Epidemiology Three Credit Hours This course introduces
students to principles and concepts in epidemiology through lectures,
discussion groups, assigned readings and exercises. Students are
given the opportunity to acquire an understanding of principles and
concepts, the vocabulary of epidemiology , methods of epidemiological
investigation, and the interpretation and evaluation of reports of
epidemiological research.
HED 436Health Administration
3.00 credit hours
HED436 Health Administration Three credit hours Introductory course
to health administration. Background of health care, health policy, the
healthcare delivery system, health care access, health finance, the
pharmaceutical industry, and ethics will be explored.
HED 437Applications in Health Communicatio
3.00 credit hours
HED437 Applications in Health Communications Three credit hours A
course designed to introduce the student to the many facets of health
communication. Understanding of theoretical frameworks in health,
health literacy, and levels of communication will be explored. Practical
experience in design and production of health educational materials
utilizing health communication channels will be required.
HED 438Soc. & Behav Aspects of Global Hlth
3.00 credit hours
This course covers the behavioral, social, and cultural aspects of health
and disease. Students learn how behavioral and social theories are
relevant to health promotion and disease prevention efforts and in
relevant to health promotion and disease prevention efforts in behavior-
based safety efforts. They also learn how factors protect or erode
health at multiple levels (including individual, community, societal, and
global levels) and how interventions are developed to improve health
by addressing critical factors at each of these levels. The course also
addresses the roles of culture, race, and ethnicity in the conceptualization
of health and illness.
HED 439Queer Studies
3.00 credit hours
HED439 Queer Studies Three Credit Hours In this course, students
will explore the field of queer studies- its relationship to both the
lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and to
understanding of broader culture and society. Particular attention will be
given to the relationships between discrimination and oppression, and
health and wellness. Health disparities in the LGBT population will also
be explored. Issues will be explored using interdisciplinary approaches
that incorporate the intersecting questions of race, class, gender, and
nationality alongside sexuality and gender identity. We will cultivate
analytical tools developed out of feminist and LGBT political movements.
Prerequisites: ENG131
HED 490Special Topics in Health
3.00 credit hours
HED490 Special Topics in Health Three credit hours An occasional or
experimental course focusing on a specific topic designed to provide
advanced study in an area of special interest in health education.
This course is an elective and is available to qualified students upon
recommendations from the academic advisor and the instructor. This
course may be repeated for additional credit.
HED 495Lactation Practicum
3.00 credit hours
HED495 Lactation Practicum Three Credit Hours The clinical component
of the lactation programs provides students with practical experiences
related to the mother and child and includes direct observation,
competency attainment, and supervised practice within inpatient and
outpatient settings. It involves student experiential sharing and topic
review, shadowing, and attendance at meetings. All student will complete
at least 300 hours of clincical lactation experience. Enrollment into the
course by permission only. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: HED395, Human Lactation
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HED 496Lactation Practicum II
3.00 credit hours
HED496 Lactation Practicum II Three Credit Hours Continuation of
HED495. The clinical component of the lactation program provides
students with practical experiences related to the mother and child and
includes direct observation, competency attainment, and supervised
practice within inpatient and outpatient settings. It involves student
experiential sharing and topic review, shadowing, and attendance at
meetings. All students will complete at least 300 hours of clinical
lactation experience. Enrollment into the course by permission only.
Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: HED495, Lactation Practicum
Physical Education (PED)
PED 020Beginner Tennis
2.00 credit hours
PED020 Beginner Tennis* Two credit hours This is an activity course
designed to teach basic tennis knowledge and skills including: forehand,
backhand, serve, singles and doubles play.
PED 021Beginner Golf
2.00 credit hours
PED021 Beginner Golf Two credit hours This is an activity designed to
teach basic golf knowledge and skills preliminary to course play.
PED 022Basic Swimming
2.00 credit hours
PED022 Basic Swimming* Two credit hours This is a swimming course
structured to train students up to advanced beginner level.
PED 023Advanced Beginner Swimming
2.00 credit hours
PED023 Advanced Beginner Swimming Two Credit Hours This is a
swimming course designed to teach students basic swimming skills.
*This course satisfies the Liberal Studies Requirement.
Prerequisites: PED022 or must be able to swim 30 feet on the back and
front, or permission of the instructor
PED 024Intermediate Swimming
2.00 credit hours
PED024 Intermediate Swimming Two credit hours This course provides
the student with the opportunity to develop a high level of proficiency in
the American crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke.
Prerequisites: PED023 or permission of the instructor
PED 025Intermediate Tennis
2.00 credit hours
PED025 Intermediate Tennis Two credit hours This course affords the
student the opportunity to develop more advanced strokes such as the
volley, overhead shot, drop shot, and lob. It also allows the student to be
in actual dual match competition in a smaller class setting. *This course
satisfies the Liberal Studies requirement.
Prerequisites: PED020 or permission of the instructor
PED 026Adapted Physical Education
2.00 credit hours
PED026 Adapted Physical Activity Two credit hours This is a course
in conditioning and sport activities designed for those with temporary
or permanent physical disabilities that prevent participation in regular
activity classes. A student must have permission from a physician before
participating in this course. *The course satisfies the Liberal Studies
requirement.
PED 120Weight Training
2.00 credit hours
PED120 Weight Training* Two credit hours This course is designed to
introduce the student to one or more of the following types of weight
training programs: muscular strength/power, muscular endurance,
muscular and cardiovascular endurance
PED 121Outdoor Pursuits
2.00 credit hours
PED121 Outdoor Pursuits Two credit hours The purpose of this course
is to enhance students ’knowledge of several outdoor, recreational, and
physical activities such as hiking, canoeing, cycling, Nordic skiing, alpine
skiing, and skin diving.
PED 122Volleyball & Softball
2.00 credit hours
PED122 Volleyball and Softball Two credit hours This is an activity
course designed to teach fundamental terms, rules, skills and strategies
of volleyball and softball.
PED 123Basketball & Soccer
2.00 credit hours
PED123 Basketball and Soccer Two credit hours This course is designed
to introduce the student to the basic skills, strategies, and rules of
basketball and soccer.
PED 124Team Sports
2.00 credit hours
PED124 Team Sports *Two credit hours This course is designed to
introduce the student to skills, strategies, and rules of a variety of team
sports such as field and floor hockey, and flag football.
PED 125Rhythm & Dance
2.00 credit hours
PED125 Rhythm and Dance* Two credit hours This course provides
instruction and participation in various dances such as ballroom, folk,
square, line, African, modern, etc. (Satisfies elective requirement for
Elementary Education majors).
PED 126Physical Fitness
2.00 credit hours
PED126 Physical Fitness* Two credit hours This course focuses on
instruction and participation in aerobic dance and conditioning exercises
that emphasize cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance,
muscular strength, body composition, and flexibility.
PED 127Recreational Games
2.00 credit hours
PED127 Recreational Games Two credit hours This course is designed
to introduce the student to skills, strategies, and rules of a variety of
lifetime sports such as bowling, shuffleboard, handball, badminton,
track and field, and archery. The activities offered are determined each
semester the course is offered. *The course satisfies the Liberal Studies
requirement.
PED 128Yoga, Stress Management & Relaxatio
2.00 credit hours
PED128 Yoga, Stress Management, and Meditation* Two credit hours
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yoga. The focus
is on the improvement in concentration, stress management, proper
breathing, physical fitness, flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation.
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PED 129Aqua Fitness
2.00 credit hours
PED129 Aqua Fitness* Two Credit Hours This course will provide
students with an opportunity to participate in low and high impact
aerobic workouts in the water designed to improve their flexibility,
cardio-respiratory endurance, agility, and fitness. Instruction about the
components of a water workout regimen will be covered. This course is
beneficial to a wide range of students, including those who have mobility
difficulties, individuals who desire to regain strength and flexibility after
an injury or surgery, inactive or sedentary students interested in starting
an exercise program, and those who desire to lose weight and gain
muscle tone. Swimming ability is not a
Prerequisites: for this course
PED 130Argentine Tango
3.00 credit hours
PED130 Argentine Tango Dance Three Credit Hours This course will
focus on the basics of the Argentine Social Dance known as Tango, and
the physical conditioning required to participate in it. It will include the
history and roots of the music and the dance. It will also address the
etiquette and customs that surround the social dance. No
Prerequisites: are required
PED 131Aerobic Fitness
3.00 credit hours
PED131 Aerobic Fitness Three credit hours This course incorporates
the basic principles of cardiovascular conditioning through low and
high impact moves and intensities. Classes will include kickboxing,
boot camp, step aerobics, and circuit training, combined with stretching,
muscle toning and abdominal work. This course will be part lecture and
part activity to promote overall physical fitness and wellness. Students
will learn to participate in aerobic combinations helping to improve
their cardiovascular system, have a better understanding of weight
control, determine their body composition and current cardiorespiratory
and muscular fitness levels, and select a safe and appropriate aerobic
program. This course satisfies the Foundation requirement in the Liberal
Studies Program.
PED 135Rhythm and Dance
3.00 credit hours
Rhythm and Dance Three Credit Hours This course will focus on
introducing all levels of students to the practical understand of and
participation in various dance forms and creative movement. It will
encourage positive self/body awareness, promoting health and
encouraging the development of cognitive and intuitive skills as well as
increased well –being Finally, it will increase students’ global awareness
of the role of dance in culture through writing and analysis. This course
is accessible for all levels of movers. Prior dance experience is not a This
will satisfy the Visual, Performing, and Physical Arts Pillar.
Prerequisites: for this course
PED 136Physical Fitness and Wellness
3.00 credit hours
PED136 Physical Fitness and Wellness Three credit hours This course
is designed for students to participate in physical activity. It involves
the interaction and participation of aerobic fitness and conditioning
exercises that emphasize cardiovascular endurance, muscular
endurance, muscular strength, body composition, flexibility and stress
management through yoga practice. The course promotes healthy living
that encompasses wellness and science-based approach towards the
field of nutrition, exercise, health promotion and disease prevention.
This course satisfies the Foundation requirement in the Liberal Studies
Program.
PED 138Yoga: Union of Mind and Body
3.00 credit hours
PED138 Yoga: Union of Mind & Body Three Credit Hours This course
will explore the many dimensions of yoga. Students are introduced to
the ancient discipline of personal development that balances body,
mind, and spirit. It has three components: an introduction to the history,
practice and philosophy of classical yoga & its goals which students
explore through study of anatomy & physiology, reading and inquiry;
stress management methods; practice of Hatha yoga postures, focused
breathing and various forms of medication.
PED 224Methods of Teaching Dance
2.00 credit hours
The techniques of teaching and learning the methods and techniques of
teaching rhythm and dance. (Formerly PED224 DANCE)
PED 230Foundations of Physical Edu & Sport
3.00 credit hours
PED230 Foundations of Physical Education and Sports Management
Three credit hours This is the first course for students majoring in
physical education and sports management. It is designed to provide
the historical, philosophical, sociological, and other foundations areas of
physical education and sport. In addition, information concerning career
opportunities and professional growth will be presented. Also, a practical
experience in an area of interest with a minimum of ten clock hours of
observation at an outside agency and/or public school will be required.
(Formerly PED 221, PED 229, & PED 331)
PED 232Psychomotor Development
3.00 credit hours
PED232 Psychomotor Development Three Credit Hours This course is
designed to provide students with knowledge and practical experience
that will enhance their effectiveness in understanding and analyzing
motor development for infants, children, youth and adults.
PED 234Sport Skills & Techniques
3.00 credit hours
PED234 Sport Skills and Techniques Three Credit Hours This course will
introduce students to the fundamentals of instructing sports techniques
and skills in an instructional setting. The course will expose students
to dual, individual, and team sports. It will also enable students the
opportunity to learn and apply the rules of each sport in a practical
setting.
PED 235SPORTS OFFICIATING
3.00 credit hours
PED235 Sports Officiating Three credit hours This course will provide
students with the basic philosophical and psychological concepts of
sports and sports officiating, officiating techniques, games preparedness
and management, the roles of the official and the legal issues related to
sports officiating.
PED 236Theory and Practice of Coaching
3.00 credit hours
PED236 Theory and Practice of Coaching Three credit hours Theory and
Practice of Coaching provides for a beginning study of research-based
principles and methods used to coach individual, dual and team sports,
for application to coaching and sport programs.
100 Health and Human Performance
PED 237Introduction to Athletic Training
3.00 credit hours
This course is intended to introduce students to the profession of
athletic training and sports medicine; The history and development of the
profession and the concept of the sports medicine team, function, career
opportunities and professional standards of the national (NATA), as well
as medical terminology. Students will be required to complete a 50 hour
clinical observation.
PED 238Introduction to Exercise Science
3.00 credit hours
This course gives an overview of the foundation of exercise science and
the professions in physical education and sport. The course is designed
to enable the students to understand the exercise sciences as fields
of academic study and programs as well as professional applications.
In addition, this course enables students to discriminate among these
contexts and relate them by applying relevant knowledge and appropriate
theoretical perspectives. It also explores the foundation of exercise
physiology and how the cardiovascular, metabolic and neuromuscular
systems respond during exercise.
PED 239Exercise Prescription
3.00 credit hours
This course provides students with the recommendations and rationale
necessary to design fitness programs for healthy adults and special
populations. In addition, the course will explore the application of
specificity, overload, and progression as well as provide an overview
of acute program variables, changes made in a program, selection of
exercises, how to determine frequency, and exercise sequence. Students
will learn exercise program design based on underlying principles and
concepts developed for very specific training goals and match these
goals with the necessary program design to achieve desired results.
The course also addresses how to add variation to a training program
with weight loads, repetitions and sets, intensity, volume, and rest period
lengths. (3 credits) **
Prerequisites: PED126 (Physical Fitness)
PED 310Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
PED310, 320 & 330 Independent Study One -Three credit hours This is a
course designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or
a required topic in physical education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendation from the academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
PED 320Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
PED310, 320 & 330 Independent Study One -Three credit hours This is a
course designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or
a required topic in physical education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendation from the academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
PED 330Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
PED310, 320 & 330 Independent Study One -Three credit hours This is a
course designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or
a required topic in physical education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendation from the academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
PED 332Kinesiology
3.00 credit hours
PED332 Kinesiology and Biomechanics Three credit hours This course
reinforces student knowledge of anatomy and provides the student with
the opportunity to develop competencies essential to analyzing physical
activity performance. A laboratory experience is included. (Prerequisite
for BIO240 is BIO 142 or 143.)
Prerequisites: BIO240
PED 335Methods & Materials of Tech Pre-Sch
3.00 credit hours
PED335 Methods and Materials of Teaching Pre-School Through Three
Credit Hours 6th Grade Physical Education A course designed to provide
students with knowledge and practical experience that will enhance their
effectiveness in teaching physical education in pre-school through sixth
grade students. A laboratory experience is required. (FORMERLY PED
321).
PED 336Adapted Physical Education
3.00 credit hours
PED336 Adapted Physical Education Pedagogy Three Credit Hours This
course is designed to provide the student with the philosophy, knowledge,
and methods of teaching physical education to students with disabilities
and those who are exceptional A practical experience (Required Lab) is
included to implement classroom instruction.
PED 338Junior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
PED338 Junior Seminar Three Credit Hours The first of two formal
courses that facilitates the writing of the senior investigative paper. The
student will complete a proposal for their senior paper as an outcome
of this course. To accomplish this outcome, students will learn research
methods and strategies necessary to complete an acceptable proposal
for their senior investigative paper.
PED 341Measurement & Evaluation in HP
3.00 credit hours
PED341 Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance Three
Credit Hours This course is designed to develop an understanding
of measurement and evaluation concepts of health and human
performance, with a special focus on the analysis and interpretation of
data in different environments.
Prerequisites: MTH132
PED 431Met & Mat Teach Gr 7-12 Gr PE
3.00 credit hours
PED431 Methods and Materials of Teaching 7th Grade Through
12th Grade Physical Education Three credit hours A study of and the
effective use of methods and materials (media and the computer) for
teaching physical education to seventh through twelfth grade students.
A laboratory experience is required. Emphasis will be placed on test
construction.
Corequisites: EDU 312 (must be taken concurrently)
PED 432Exercise Physiology
4.00 credit hours
PED432 Exercise Physiology Three credit hours This course presents
fundamental concepts and materials pertinent to the various functions
of the human body during physical activity. It provides the student
with the knowledge of the physiological effects of exercise as well as
an awareness of the values of physical activity to man’s well-being. A
laboratory experience is required. BIO143 or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites: BIO240 and PED332 (can be taken concurrently)
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PED 437Athletic Injury Care and Prevention
3.00 credit hours
PED437: Athletic Injury Care and Prevention Three credit hours This
course provides an introduction to the care and prevention of athletic
injuries. Topics covered include: pathology of injury, injury recognition
and evaluation, care and treatment of injuries, protective equipment,
environmental concerns, nutrition, psychological considerations, and
administration as related to the practice of providing athletic care. A
laboratory experience is included.
Prerequisites: BIO143;
Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO240
PED 438Program Design in Fitness & Wellnes
3.00 credit hours
PED438 Program Design in Fitness & Wellness Three Credit Hours
This course gives stsudents the basic skills necessary to develop and
implement fitness and wellness programming for health clubs, implement
fitness and wellness programming for health clubs, recreation facilities,
YMCAs, and Boys and Girls Clubs. Emphasis is replaced on management,
programming, and leadership procedures specifically for the fitness and
wellness professional. Students receive detailed insight on how to design
and monitor programs that are safe and effective for all individuals.
Students demonstrate both a thorough understanding and pratical
application of exercise theorgy, training effects, program design, and
assessment procedures of fitness and wellness programming.
Prerequisites: PED239
PED 490Special Topics in PE/SPM
3.00 credit hours
PED490 Special Topics in Physical Education and Sport Management
One, Two or Three credit hours An occasional or experimental course
focusing on a specific topic designed to provide advanced study in an
area of special interest in physical education and sport management.
This course is an elective and is available to qualified students upon
recommendations from the academic advisor and the instructor. This
course may be repeated for additional credit.
ESport and Gaming Management
Minor
A minor in Esports and Gaming Management consists of 21 credit hours
as outlined below. The three credit hour elective course must be approved
in advance by the minor program advisor.
Minors must earn at least a grade of “C” in each course counted in the
minor.
Code Title Hours
Esports and Gaming Management Requirements
ESG230 Introduction to Esports & Game Mgt 3
ESG331 Esports Business and Trends
1
3
ESG332 Esports Events and Gaming Managemen
1
3
ESG430 Esports and Gaming Technology
1
3
ESG435 Esports and Gaming Internship
1
3
MKT331 Principles of Marketing
2
3
Electives 3
Total Hours 21
1
Prerequisite: ESG230 Introduction to Esports & Game Mgt
2
Prerequisite: MTH132 Finite Math or higher (excluding MTH133 Survey
of Practical Applica of Math and MTH136 Introductory Statistics)
Exercise and Sport Science Minor
An Exercise and Sport Science minor is required to take up to 25 credit
hours of courses, of which BIO143 Intro to Biology I may be used to
satisfy General Education requirements. Other courses may be deemed
appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor and Department
Chair.
The Exercise and Sport Science minors must also complete the following
coursework and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Exercise and Sport Science Requirements
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
BIO240 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
PED232 Psychomotor Development 3
PED238 Introduction to Exercise Science 3
PED332 Kinesiology 3
PED341 Measurement & Evaluation in HP 3
PED432 Exercise Physiology 4
Total Hours 24
Fitness and Wellness Management
Minor
A Fitness and Wellness Management minor is required to take 21 credit
hours of courses, of which PED136 Physical Fitness and Wellnessmay
be used to satisfy General Education requirements. Other courses may
be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor and
Department Chair.
Fitness and Wellness Management minors must also complete the
following coursework and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Fitness and Wellness Management
Requirements
Code Title Hours
Fitness and Wellness Management Requirements
PED136 Physical Fitness and Wellness 3
HED231 Health and Nutrition 3
PED239 Exercise Prescription 3
SPM333 Sport Facility & Event Mgt 3
SPM337 Mgt of Phys Adm & Sports Programs 3
PED341 Measurement & Evaluation in HP 3
PED438 Program Design in Fitness & Wellnes 3
Total Hours 21
Health Communication Minor
The Health Communication minor will consist of 18 credits hours.
Faculty from the Department of Health and Human Performance and the
Department of Visual, Performing and Communication Arts will teach and
advise students who minor in Health Communication.
102 Physical Education Minor
Students who minor in Health Communication will need to earn a C or
better in all of the required courses in the minor.
Code Title Hours
Health Communication Minor Core Requirements
HED230 Introduction to Health Education 3
HED437 Applications in Health Communicatio 3
COM432 Intercultural Communication 3
COM439 Special Topic in Communication Arts 3
Health Communications Electives
Select six hours from the following: 6
HED233 Community Health
HED335 Minority Health Problems & Issues
COM252 Interpersonal Communication
COM438 Speaking in the Professions
HED438 Soc. & Behav Aspects of Global Hlth
Total Hours 18
Physical Education Minor
A Physical Education minor is required to take 18 credit hours of courses,
including 15 credit hours of Physical Education Requirements and at
least 3 credit hours of Physical Education Electives. Other courses
may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor
and Department Chair. If students place into courses lower than the
starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional hours to meet
these prerequisites. Course prerequisites are described in the course
descriptions.
Physical Education minors must also complete the following coursework
and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Physical Education Requirements
PED335 Methods & Materials of Tech Pre-Sch 3
PED431 Met & Mat Teach Gr 7-12 Gr PE 3
PED336 Adapted Physical Education 3
PED234 Sport Skills & Techniques 3
SPM337 Mgt of Phys Adm & Sports Programs 3
Recommended Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
PED332 Kinesiology
1
PED432 Exercise Physiology
1
PED230 Foundations of Physical Edu & Sport
PED224 Methods of Teaching Dance
Total Hours 18
1
BIO143 Intro to Biology I is a Prerequisite for PED432 Exercise
Physiology & PED332 Kinesiology
Public Health Major
A Public Health major is required to take 59 credit hours of courses,
of which BIO143 Intro to Biology I may be used to satisfy the General
Education Requirement. Other courses may be deemed appropriate with
the approval of the student’s advisor and Department Chair.
Public Health majors must also complete the following coursework and
earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Public Health Requirements
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
BIO240 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
HED230 Introduction to Health Education 3
HED231 Health and Nutrition 3
HED232 Human Sexuality and Family Living 3
HED233 Community Health 3
HED234 Healthful Living 3
HED235 Drugs and Drug Education 3
HED334 Program Planning and Evaluation 3
HED335 Minority Health Problems & Issues 3
HED336 Death and Dying 3
HED337 Environmental Health 3
HED338 Junior Seminar Health Research I 3
HED430 Senior Seminar: Health Research II 3
HED433 Internship 3
HED435 Epidemiology 3
HED436 Health Administration 3
HED437 Applications in Health Communicatio 3
HED438 Soc. & Behav Aspects of Global Hlth 3
Total Hours 59
Public Health Minor
A Public Health minor is required to take 18 credit hours of courses,
including 15 credit hours of Public Health Requirements and 3 credit
hours of Public Health Electives. Other courses may be deemed
appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor and Department
Chair. If students place into courses lower than the starting courses
indicated, they will have to take additional hours to meet these
Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are described in the course
descriptions.
Community Heath minors must also complete the following coursework
and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Public Health Requirements
HED233 Community Health 3
HED334 Program Planning and Evaluation 3
HED337 Environmental Health 3
HED435 Epidemiology 3
HED436 Health Administration 3
Public Health Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
HED231 Health and Nutrition
HED232 Human Sexuality and Family Living
HED234 Healthful Living
HED235 Drugs and Drug Education
HED335 Minority Health Problems & Issues
HED336 Death and Dying
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HED438 Soc. & Behav Aspects of Global Hlth
Total Hours 18
School Health Minor
A School Heath minor is required to take 18 credit hours of courses,
including 15 credit hours of School Health Requirements and 3 credit
hours of School Health Electives. Other courses may be deemed
appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor and Department
Chair. If students place into courses lower than the starting courses
indicated, they will have to take additional hours to meet these
prerequisites. Course prerequisites are described in the course
descriptions.
School Heath minors must also complete the following coursework and
earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
School Health Requirements
HED230 Introduction to Health Education 3
HED234 Healthful Living 3
HED332 Health Ed & Phy Act in Elem Schools 3
HED333 School Health Problems 3
HED434 Methods and Materials in Teaching 3
Recommended Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
HED235 Drugs and Drug Education
HED231 Health and Nutrition
HED232 Human Sexuality and Family Living
HED335 Minority Health Problems & Issues
HED336 Death and Dying
HED337 Environmental Health
HED438 Soc. & Behav Aspects of Global Hlth
Total Hours 18
Sport Management Major
A Sport Management major is required to take up to 54 credit hours of
courses. These courses consist of a Sport Management core of 12 credit
hours; a General Management Core of 12 to 15 credit hours, depending on
Math placement; and a Professional Sport Management core of 30 credit
hours. Other courses may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the
student’s advisor and Department Chair. If students place into courses
lower than the starting courses indicated, they will have to take additional
hours to meet these prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are described in
the course descriptions. A minimum of 122 is required for graduation.
PED230 Foundations of Physical Edu & Sportcan be substituted for
SPM230 Introduction to Sport Management.
Sport Management majors must also complete the following coursework
and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
The Sport Management Core
SPM230 Introduction to Sport Management 3
SPM337 Mgt of Phys Adm & Sports Programs 3
SPM338 Management Research Methods I 3
SPM430 Sport Management Research MethodsII 3
The General Management Core
ACC235 Financial & Managerial Account I 3
MKT331 Principles of Marketing 3
MKT334 Principles of Retailing 3
MKT335 Fundamentals of Selling 3
The Professional Sport Management Core
SPM233 Sport Practicum 3
SPM331 Sport Marketing 3
SPM333 Sport Facility & Event Mgt 3
SPM334 Sport Finance and Economics 3
SPM339 Sports Information 3
SPM340 Leadership & Governance in Sports 3
SPM433 Internship 3
SPM434 Sport & Law 3
SPM435 Sport Sociology and Ethics 3
SPM436 Sports Psychology 3
Total Hours 54
Recommended Electives
Code Title Hours
MGT333 Principles of Management 3
MGT334 Human Resources Management 3
PED235 SPORTS OFFICIATING 3
PED236 Theory and Practice of Coaching 3
Sport Management Minor
A Sport Management minor is required to take 18 credit hours of courses.
These courses consist of a Sport Management core of 15 credit hours,
3 credit hours of Sport Management electives. Other courses may be
deemed appropriate with the approval of the student’s advisor and
Department Chair. If students place into courses lower than the starting
courses indicated, they will have to take additional hours to meet
these Prerequisites. Course Prerequisites are described in the course
descriptions.
Sport Management minors must also complete the following coursework
and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Sport Management Core
SPM230 Introduction to Sport Management 3
SPM233 Sport Practicum 3
SPM331 Sport Marketing 3
SPM433 Internship 3
SPM434 Sport & Law 3
Sport Management Electives
Select three hours from the following: 3
SPM337 Mgt of Phys Adm & Sports Programs
SPM333 Sport Facility & Event Mgt
SPM334 Sport Finance and Economics
SPM339 Sports Information
SPM436 Sports Psychology
Total Hours 18
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Sports Coaching Minor
A Sports Coaching minor is required to take 19 credit hours of courses.
Other courses may be deemed appropriate with the approval of the
student’s advisor and Department Chair.
Sports Coaching minors must also complete the following coursework
and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Sports Coaching Core
PED234 Sport Skills & Techniques 3
PED236 Theory and Practice of Coaching 3
SPM337 Mgt of Phys Adm & Sports Programs 3
PED332 Kinesiology
1
3
PED237 Introduction to Athletic Training 3
SPM436 Sports Psychology 3
SPM434 Sport & Law 3
Total Hours 21
1
BIO143 Intro to Biology I is Prerequisite (Optional BIO240 Human
Anatomy and Physiology or BIO245 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
& BIO249 Human Anatomy and Physiology I)
Sports Medicine Minor
A Sports Medicine minor is required to take 21 credit hours of courses, of
which BIO143 Intro to Biology I may be used to satisfy General Education
requirements. As a part of these course requirements, students are
required to complete 100 hours of clinical observation with a certified
athletic trainer (50 hours in PED237 Introduction to Athletic Training and
50 hours in PED437 Athletic Injury Care and Prevention). Other courses
may be deemed appropriate (such as PSY131 General Psychology I) with
the approval of the student’s advisor and Department Chair. If students
are placed into courses lower than the starting courses indicated, they
will have to take additional hours to meet these prerequisites. Course
prerequisites are described in the course descriptions.
Sports Medicine minors must also complete the following coursework
and earn at least a grade of C in each course.
Code Title Hours
Sports Medicine Core
PED432 Exercise Physiology
1
4
PED237 Introduction to Athletic Training
2,3
3
PED437 Athletic Injury Care and Prevention
2,4
3
PED332 Kinesiology
1
3
SPM436 Sports Psychology
5
3
BIO240 Human Anatomy and Physiology
1
4
Total Hours 20
1
BIO143 Intro to Biology I is a prerequisite or co-requisite for PED237
Introduction to Athletic Training, and is a prerequisite for BIO240
Human Anatomy and Physiology & PED432 Exercise Physiology
& PED332 Kinesiology-(Optional- BIO249 Human Anatomy and
Physiology I & BIO245 Human Anatomy and Physiology II accepted in
lieu of BIO240 Human Anatomy and Physiology)
2
Minimum of 100 observational hours (50 per class) with certified
athletic trainer in PED237 Introduction to Athletic Training & PED437
Athletic Injury Care and Prevention
3
CPR/FirstAid certification required before completing PED237
Introduction to Athletic Training
4
BIO240 Human Anatomy and Physiology is a co-requisite for PED437
Athletic Injury Care and Prevention
5
HED231 Health and Nutrition is required for SPM majors since Sport
Psychology is in the major curriculum
School of Social Work
The School of Social Work is an academic unit designed to focus on
the undergraduate and graduate disciplines of the field of social work.
The school not only is the hub for the study of the discipline, but serves
as a research and training center for social work-related issues. It is
responsible for the degree offered by the university in the area of social
work and stands alone from a college.
Its mission is to administratively and organizationally oversee the BSW
and MSW programs for continued excellence in their academic, research
and outreach endeavors in and out of the JCSU community. The school
is a catalyst for projecting the collective accrediting standards, including
values and ethics of the profession, as approved by its nationally
accrediting body, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Kai Burkins (2012)
MSW Field Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A., 1999, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
M.S.W., 2000, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Helen T. Caldwell (1993)
Associate Dean, School of Social Work
Associate Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A., 1973, Jackson State University
M.S.W., 1974, Rutgers University
Ph. D., 2006, Jackson State University
James T. Freeman (2013)
Associate Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
MSW, 1999, University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., 2013, Morgan State University
Kareema Gray (2017)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A., 1994, Lafayette College
M.S.W., 2003, University of Georgia
Ph.D., 2009, University of Georgia
Melvin Herring (2014)
Associate Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.S., 1994, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
M.S.W., 2006, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Ph.D., 2013 University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Tamara Keondra Hicks (2016)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
2023-24 University Catalog 105
B.A., 1996, Spelman College
M.S.W., 2005, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., 2016, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dezette Johnson (2003)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.S.W., 1987, East Carolina University
M.S.W., 1990, Norfolk State University
Ph.D., 2006, Norfolk State University
David Luciano (2013)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A. 1987, The City College of the City University of New York (CUNY)
J.D., 1990, The State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo Law School
MSW, 2000, New York University
Ph.D., 2012, New York University
LaSonya Townsend (2014)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.S.W., 2003, North Carolina State University
M.S.W., 2005, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
D.S.W., 2013, Capella University
Lisa Workman Pullin (2011)
Chair, Department of Social Work
Associate Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A., 1992, The University of Akron
M.S., 1997, Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D., 2006, Norfolk State University
Majors
• Social Work Major (p.114)
Masters
• Advanced Standing Social Work Program (p.113)
• MSW Part-Time Program (p.113)
• Two-Year Master in Social Work Program (p.116)
Social Work
BSW Program
The mission of the Baccalaureate of Social Work program (BSW) within
the School of Social Work at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU)
is to prepare social work graduates who engage in generalist level
culturally competent practice with individuals and families, small groups,
organizations, and communities.
The University’s undergraduate Social Work Program has three goals:
• To prepare students for entry-level generalist social work practice at
all system levels that affords them the opportunity to use knowledge,
skills, values, and ethics
• To prepare students to advocate for policies to ensure social and
economic justice and effective service delivery to all at risk and
vulnerable populations, both locally and globally
• To prepare students for professional development through course
assignments, guest lectures, attendance and participation at
professional conferences and through engagement in research
Students must comply with all University requirements for graduation,
including the General Education requirements, Senior Paper, and senior
level proficiency exam. The student must earn at least a grade of C in the
required courses for the Major and their Prerequisites.
The Department of Social Work is fully accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education.
Admission Policies and Procedures
Students wishing to become a Social Work major must apply to the
program for admission. Admission to the School of Social Work
undergraduate department will be held two times during the academic
year—once during the fall semester and once during the spring semester.
A complete admissions packet must be submitted to the Chair of
the Social Work Department at least one week prior to the scheduled
interview. For students enrolled in the non-traditional (Metropolitan
College of Professional Studies) program of study, a complete
admissions packet must be submitted to the designated social work
faculty in the Metropolitan College of Professional Studies, who will
then forward their admissions’ packet to the Chair of the Social Work
Department.
Students will not be granted an admission’s interview unless everything
in the requirements section (#1 - 6) has been completed. No exceptions.
Students will not be granted credit for social work courses based on their
life experience or previous work experience.
All potential Social Work majors must:
• Successfully complete SWK239 Introduction to Social Work with a
grade of “C” or better;
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or better;
• Submit a completed, formal application, provided by the department,
following the semester of the completion of SWK239 Introduction to
Social Work;
• Submit three letters of recommendation or the recommendation
checklist provided by the Department of Social Work. Two
letters must be from faculty who are not JCSU Social Work
faculty; the others can be from a mentor, volunteer/community
service supervisor, or employer. The Department will provide the
recommendation checklist form;
• Attach a current copy of your unofficial JCSU transcripts;
• Complete a scheduled interview with the Social Work faculty
(Admissions Committee).
MSW Program
The mission of the Master of Social Work (MSW culturally competent
practice with individuals and families, small groups, organizations and
communities, generalist culturally competent practice with individuals
and families, small groups, organizations and communities.
The MSW program at JCSU will prepare graduates who:
• Share a common foundation based on advanced generalist social
work practice.
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• Demonstrate leadership in culturally competent social work practice.
• Participate in student-faculty opportunities to produce culturally
competent research.
Admission Policies and Procedures
Students applying to the MSW program at Johnson C. Smith University
must have an undergraduate degree with a liberal arts foundation from
a regionally accredited college or university or be in the final semester
of completing their degree within the year of application to the MSW
program.
Students applying for the MSW program at Johnson C. Smith University
must provide:
• Official transcript(s) from all undergraduate colleges or universities
attended to document that they have an undergraduate degree
with a liberal arts foundation from a regionally accredited college
or university or be in the final academic year of completing their
degree so that they can begin the MSW program in the next academic
year. (Applicants without this credential will not be considered for
admission);
• a JCSU Graduate School application;
• a written MSW application, including a 3-5-page narrative that
describes the strengths, challenges, career goals, experience related
to social work, reasons for seeking an MSW, and understanding of
cultural diversity and cultural competence;
• three letters of reference to include:
a. references from undergraduate faculty and field director (for BSW
grads) if the undergraduate degree has been completed within the
past three years or
b. references from an employer and other knowledgeable
community persons who can speak to the individual’s ability for
social work with diverse populations if the undergraduate degree
has been completed in four or more years.
Any applicant seeking admission to advanced standing must have
completed a BSW within the last 5 years from a program accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education or be in the process of completing
their BSW degree within the academic year of their application to the
MSW program. (Applicants without this credential will not be considered
for admission to the advanced standing program.) Only BSW graduates
with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible for the
advanced standing program.
Applicants for regular admission to the JCSU MSW program should have
a minimum grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent).
All applicants, regardless of grade point average, will have admission
packets considered in their entirety.
Students whose grade point average is below a B average:
• may be provisionally considered for the MSW two-year program
based on the Admission Committee review of their entire application
packet;
• will be required to interview with the MSW faculty to discuss the
program and the applicant’s specific interests and abilities within the
field;
• should address academic issues in written application; and
• will be required to maintain aBaverage in their first year of the
program and be granted full admission contingent upon their first-
year academic performance.
Please note that other applicants may be required to have an interview to
discuss their application at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.
The Admissions Committee will review, assess, and recommend students
for admission based on identified criteria and using an internal formal
rating scale for each identified criterion.
Applications will be divided among the MSW faculty for initial review. The
faculty member assigned will review all application materials, including
academic and non-academic information and references. He or she
may contact applicants via telephone to initiate contact and discuss
the applicant’s interest in the program. The faculty member will invite
applicants to attend the next scheduled open house.
The Admissions Committee will meet to review applications for
admission. Upon recommendation by the Admissions Committee,
students will be admitted to the two-year, part-time, or the advanced
standing program. All applicants will be notified by mail of the results of
their application.
Any student entering the MSW program may request the opportunity to
test out of any of the first-year courses, including the summer advanced
standing-specific bridge course. Upon request of the student, he or she
will be given a comprehensive exam developed by the instructor of the
course for which the request is made. Upon demonstrating appropriate
mastery of the material, the student will be recognized as having satisfied
that course requirement. The student will have an opportunity to take an
additional elective to satisfy completion of the required credit hours for
the program.
For transfer students, the criteria are stated below:
• Transfer credits will be considered only from a CSWE accredited MSW
program.
• Transfer credits of up to 12 hours maximum from the first-year
curriculum: HBSW, Policy, Research and electives in which a grade of
B or better will be considered.
• Only courses taken within the past five years from the date of entry
will be considered.
For any course for which transfer credits are being considered, the
student must submit syllabi, written materials, copies of tests, and a
letter from the Dean/Program Director indicating that the student left the
program in good standing.
MSW degree-seeking students may not take courses elsewhere for
transfer credit.
The faculty member with primary teaching responsibility in the
curriculum area will review the course material for the course in which the
transfer credits are being considered and recommend to the Admissions
Committee whether the course is equivalent to that offered by JCSU.
The University offers both a two-year program and an advanced standing
program for the MSW. The two-year program is for individuals who have
completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college
or university in a discipline other than social work and for those who have
completed a BSW more than five years prior to their application to the
MSW program. The advanced standing curriculum is for individuals who
have completed a BSW within the five years prior to their application for
the MSW program.
All applicants regardless of grade point average will have admission
packets considered in their entirety. Applicants for regular admission to
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the JCSU MSW program should have a minimum grade average of B (3.0
on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent). Applicants for the two-year program
whose grade point average is below a B average:
• may be provisionally considered based on the Admission Committee
review of their entire application packet;
• will be required to interview with the MSW faculty to discuss the
program and the applicant’s specific interests and abilities within the
field;
• should address academic issues in a written application; and
• will be required to maintain a B average in their first year of the
program and be granted full admission contingent upon their first-
year academic performance.
Applicants for advanced standing whose grade point average is below a B
average:
• may be provisionally considered based on the Admission Committee
review of their entire application packet if their undergraduate grade
point average was at least a C+ (2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent)
overall and a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent) in their social
work courses;
• will be required to interview with the MSW faculty to discuss the
program and the applicant’s specific interests and abilities within the
field;
• should address academic issues in written application; and
• will be required to maintain a B average in the advanced standing
summer term of the program in order to be granted full admission
contingent upon their first-year academic performance;
• May be recommended for faculty consideration of a transfer into
the two-year program if their average is below a 3.0 at the end of the
summer term.
*Note: Other applicants may be required to have an interview to discuss
their application at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.
Policies Regarding Field, Academic Probation and Automatic
Dismissal from the MSW Program
All students entering the JCSU MSW program are expected to actively
engage in their academic classes and to put forth their best effort. In
addition, students are required to maintain the following academic
standards for successful completion of the JCSU MSW program:
1. All students enrolled in the JCSU MSW program must maintain a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to remain in good
academic standing in the MSW program. A student whose grade
point average falls below a 3.0 will be placed on probation and given
one semester to bring his or her semester grade point average up to
the required standard. A student who is a conditional admission must
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of his or her first year in order
to continue to the second year.
2. A maximum of two C final course grades are allowed in the program.
In the event that an MSW student earns a third C or lower final course
grade in a graduate social work course, he or she will be terminated
from the program.
3. A final grade lower than a C will not count as successful completion
in any graduate social work course. Any student earning a failing
grade will be placed on probation, and must retake the course
in which a substandard grade was earned. However, repeating a
required course will prevent students from progressing through the
curriculum as scheduled. Successfully passing a course re-taken
with a B or better will allow the student to progress through the MSW
program. However, in the event that a student receives a grade lower
than a C for a second time, they will be terminated from the program.
4. If a student earns a final course grade of C or below in a field
education course (SWK611 Field Prac. & Int Seminar I,SWK612
Field Practice and Integ Sem II,SWK711 Advan Field Prac. & Int.
Sem IIIorSWK712 Adv. Field Practice and Int. Sem IV), he or she will
automatically be terminated from the program.
5. Unless a student withdraws from the program prior to the official
University withdrawal date or receives an official medical withdrawal,
the student must complete all courses to be considered for academic
credit. If a student stops attending classes but does not officially
withdraw, he or she will receive a final grade of FN for each course.
A student who receives final grades of FN will not be able to be
readmitted to the MSW program.
Students enrolled in the MSW Program at Johnson C. Smith University
are expected to fully adhere to the National Association of Social Workers
(NASW) Code of Ethics (http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/
code.asp) and are expected to abide by the relevant standards in the
North Carolina Code of Laws. These procedures and guidelines should be
upheld both in the classroom, the university context, the community, and
assigned field placements. Upon admission into the JCSU MSW program,
social work students are required to sign a statement agreeing to abide
by all relevant regulations and the NASW Code of Ethics.
Termination from the Program
Students enrolled in the MSW Program at Johnson C. Smith University
are subject to the regulations found in theJohnson C. Smith Student
Handbookand the standards specified in the National Association of
Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Social work students are required
to sign a statement agreeing to abide by all relevant regulations and the
NASW Code of Ethics.
A student may be terminated from the social work program if a
documented violation of the above-referenced requirements has
occurred. A violation may include, but is not limited to the following:
1. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and cheating;
2. Repeating a Field Course: A MSW student isnotallowed to repeat
any failed field course. No graduate student who sustains a single
failing grade in the field practicum will be retained in the program.
3. Failure to maintain a 3.0 (B) average
4. Earning a third C or lower for a course grade;
5. If a student who is on probation repeats a course and receives a
grade lower than a C for a second time, he or she will be terminated
from the program. If that student receives a C in the repeated
course and it is the student’s third C in the program, he or she will be
terminated from the program.
6. Commission of acts or behaviors which violate the ethics of the
social work profession as defined in the professional Code of Ethics
and State law governing social workers;
7. Conviction of an offense that involves moral turpitude, including child
or adult abuse or neglect, or a felonious offense.
Documented problems in behavior or performance, which raise questions
from the faculty or field instructor about the student’s suitability for
professional social work. Such problems could include, but are not limited
to, the following behaviors:
• Inappropriate behaviors and/or communications with client(s);
• Forced or coerced sexual behavior with client(s);
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• Sexual activity with client(s) including, but not limited to, kissing,
fondling, or sexual intercourse;
• Physical aggression, such as hitting, spanking, or slapping, directed
at client(s), student(s), faculty or staff member(s);
• Physical or emotional threats directed toward client(s), student(s),
faculty or staff member(s);
• Acceptance of gifts or money (not considered standard payment for
services) from client(s). Students shall not ask for, or accept, gifts
from client(s);
• Illegal or unethical behavior that limits or takes away client(s)’ rights
or results in financial, material, or emotional loss for client(s) or gain
for the social work student; and/or
• Sexual harassment of client(s).
• Lack of commitment to the values and ethics of the social work
profession
• Exhibiting professional inappropriateness
• Substance misuse or abuse
• Confidentiality violations (social media etc.)
• Disrespect toward faculty, field instructors, clients, and professional
staff and colleagues.
• Inability to establish and maintain positive and constructive
interpersonal relationships with clients and field instructors
• Inability to perform professional duties due to personal problems
• Refusal to accept and follow through on field place assignments
• Inability to accept constructive feedback from field instructor and or
Field Faculty
• Attendance problems or failure to communicate with field instructor
about schedule difficulties
• Consistent lateness
• Inability to meet deadlines or complete work
• Inability to apply professional skills and knowledge gained through
classroom learning to field experience
• Violating the NASW Code of Ethics or the JCSU Student handbook
• Failure to meet a field placement learning contract
• Students who must be reassigned to another agency due to issues
related to student performance will be given only one other field
placement opportunity.
• Student attempts to follow through with the field internship
improvement plan but does not show progress or satisfactorily meet
the conditions of the plan within the specified time frame or students
that does not demonstrate the potential to successfully complete the
terms of the plan. The student is terminated from the placement and
will receive a failing grade and will not continue on in the program.
• If a student is absent one time without notifying the Field Instructor,
the Field Instructor shall discuss the unacceptable behavior and
create a written action plan. The action will state if the student is
absent from placement without notice a second time, the student will
be terminated from the placement.
When a student’s performance does not meet expectations according
to these policies, the Social Work MSW Program Director or a member
of the graduate social work faculty may request a review by the entire
graduate social work faculty of the identified policy violation. The student
is notified by the MSW Program Director of the concerns and provided
with an opportunity to present his or her understanding and explanation
of the situation. Students who elect not to participate in the review may
be subject to immediate dismissal from the program.
Students who participate in the review process may face alternative
courses of action which may include, but are not limited to, developing
an action plan to address the problem, being placed on probation, taking
a temporary leave of absence, or being permanently dismissed from the
JCSU MSW program. However, students who participate in the review
process will not automatically have their academic violation decisions
overturned. Rather, the presentation of the students’ grievance will
be considered on the grounds of the arguments presented, and the
circumstances of their academic or nonacademic violation. If a decision
is made to dismiss the student, he or she will be given a letter detailing
the rationale behind the decision of dismissal.
Graduate social work students have the right to appeal decisions made
through the review process. Students who wish to appeal a decision
made during a graduate social work review may file a formal appeal
with the Dean of The School of Social Work. If a student wants to file
an appeal of a decision by the MSW faculty concerning a dismissal, the
matter moves up the academic chain to the respective School Dean. A
decision by the School Dean is final.
National Honor Society and President’s List
MSW students who are able to maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
for consecutive semesters are able to apply for The National Phi Alpha
MSW Graduate Chapter Honor Society. Students are eligible to apply after
their first year and are usually inducted in the spring semester.
MSW Students Eligible for President’s List
The criteria for an MSW student to be selected for the President’s List is
as follows: Only MSW students who have maintained a cumulative 4.0 (A)
average for their first 24 academic hours of coursework in their graduate
social work program will be eligible for the President’s List.
Gerontology Scholars
The Gerontology Scholars program offers specialized elective courses
and field placements in social work with older adults. All JCSU MSW
students are required to take three electives and complete 500
clock hours of field placement during their final year in the program.
Specifically, the Gerontology Scholars will take three gerontology related
electives and do their advanced year field placements in programs and
agencies that focus on geriatric services or work with older adults who
could benefit from a social worker who has knowledge and skills in
gerontology. These scholars will also participate in an aging-related
applied research project.
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Social Work
SWK 234Introduction to Gerontology
3.00 credit hours
SWK234 Introduction to Gerontology Three credit hours This course
offers a survey of biological, psychological, and social perspectives and
research relevant to the study of human aging. In addition, students
are introduced to concepts and entry-level skills that are applicable for
human services to the elderly. (Co-listed as SOC234). (Offered Alternate
Semesters)
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SWK 239Introduction to Social Work
3.00 credit hours
SWK239 Introduction to Social Work Three credit hours A survey course
which provides a general knowledge of social work as a profession
and its many areas of professional practice. (Offered Fall and Spring
Semesters).
SWK 300Introduction to Cultural Competence
3.00 credit hours
SWK300 Intro to Cultural Competence Three Credit Hours The purpose
of Introduction to Cultural Competence is to develop a foundation for
becoming culturally competent social workers for generalist practice.
Throughout this course, students wll engage in personal and professional
reflections of biases that influce social work practice. This course will
focus on issues of diversity, oppression and empowerment in a range of
client systems within the context of race, culture, class, gender, sexual
orientation, age and difference. Ths course also examines issues of bias
and generalizations of diverse, cultural groups. Students will develop
skills in understanding cultural difference and utilizing the ecological
perspective in working with diverse client systems.
SWK 330Institution of Social welfare
3.00 credit hours
SWK330 Institution of Social Welfare Three Credit Hours A study course
which provides a general knowledge of social work as a profession
and its many areas of professional practice (Offered Fall and Spring
Semesters)
SWK 331Child Welfare: Policies & Practices
3.00 credit hours
SWK331 Child Welfare: Policies and Practices Three credit hours A
course designed to offer social work students current and comprehensive
information which defines, describes, and analyzes the impact of policies
on the welfare of children and families. (Offered Alternate Semesters).
SWK 332Social Welfare Policy
3.00 credit hours
SWK332 Social Welfare Policy Three credit hours An assessment of
history, current issues, programmatic changes and choices that effect
social welfare services. (Spring Semester).
Prerequisites: SWK239
SWK 333Social Workers in Clinical Settings
3.00 credit hours
SWK333 Social Work Settings Three credit hours A practical course
designed to develop a focused awareness of various primary and
secondary settings, the generalist’s roles, and a broad knowledge of
public and private services available to the public.
SWK 334Human Behavior and the Social Env I
3.00 credit hours
SWK334 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Three
Credit Hours A course that examines human behavior from a normal
perspective. Special emphasis on individuals' bio- psychosocial needs
and the behavioral consequences when these needs are not met. Open to
prospective Social Work Majors Only.
Prerequisites: The successful passage of SWK 239 with a C or better,
SOC131 and PSY131
SWK 335Human Behavior and the Social Envir
3.00 credit hours
SWK335 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Three credit
hours This course continues the study of human behavior in the life cycle
at the point where the first component ended during the fall semester.
It concludes with specific focus on the bio-psychosocial needs of aged
members in our population. SPRING SEMESTER.
Prerequisites: SWK334
SWK 338Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
SWK338 Special Topics Course Series Three credit hours This course Is
designed to expose students to issues and information that are pertinent
to identifying, communicating and working effectively with special
populations.
SWK 340Values and Ethics
3.00 credit hours
SWK340 Social Work Values and Ethics Three credit hours The primary
objective of this course is to prepare students to have a competent
and comprehensive understanding of the ethics and values that guide
professional social work practice. This course focuses on the ethical
issues and dilemmas that confront professional social workers in
practice with individuals, families, groups, agencies, and communities.
SWK 431Social Work Research Methods
3.00 credit hours
SWK431 Social Work Research Methods Three credit hours This
course will provide an introduction to methods of scientific inquiry. The
objectives of the course will be to provide opportunities for students to
develop an understanding of scientific methodology including single
subject design, to utilize research for identifying and validating social
needs, and to assess and analyze data.
Prerequisites: SWK239, PSY233 or MTH136
SWK 432Social Work With Groups
3.00 credit hours
SWK432 Social Work with Groups Three credit hours The focus of this
course is to help students learn the dynamics of group interactions and
the processes and skills required to facilitate productive outcomes.
Prerequisites: SWK239 (Offered Fall Semester)
SWK 433Social Work Practice I
3.00 credit hours
SWK433 Social Work Practice I Three Credit Hours A planned-change
approach to studying the processes in social work practice with
individuals, families, and small groups, incorporating practice skills with
knowledge of human behavior and the social environment. Social Work
Seniors only. Fall Semester
Prerequisites: SWK330, 334, 335, SOC 432, BIO240, MTH136 or
PSY233
SWK 434Social Work Practice II
3.00 credit hours
SWK434 Social Work Practice II Three Credit Hours This course
emphasize the development of social work skills for working with
communities, large organizations and in areas of social administration,
utilizing the planned change approach. The application of these
skills is interwoven with knowledge of human behavior and the social
environment, social policy and the applicability of research. Social Work
Seniors Only. Fall Semester.
Prerequisites: SWK330, 334, 335, SOC 432, BIO240, MTh 136 or
PSY233
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SWK 436Senior Investigative Paper I
3.00 credit hours
SWK436 SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE PAPER I THREE CREDIT HOURS A
course designed for the preparation of the core of the senior investigative
paper. Social Work Seniors Only.
Prerequisites: MTH136 or PSY233, SWK431
SWK 437Community Organization
3.00 credit hours
SWK437 Community Organization Three Credit Hours A course designed
to provide a macro perspective of the practice principles and processes
essential in mobilizing social welfare needs and community resources.
Prerequisites: SWK239
SWK 438Senior Investigative Paper II
3.00 credit hours
SWK438 Senior Investigative Paper II Three credit hours This course
provides second semester seniors with an environment for discussions,
the exchange of ideas, the fine tuning of their Senior Investigative Papers
and preparation of orals. Open to Social Work seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233 and the successful passage of SWK239, SWK330, SWK332,
SWK334, SWK335, SWK 279-431, SWK433, and SWK436 with a C or
better
Corequisites: SWK 451and SWK492
SWK 450Social Work Seminar I
3.00 credit hours
SWK450 Social Work Seminar I Three Credit Hours A course requiring
students, as a team, to analyze and interpret problems, data, and
assigned materials connect with field experiences in light of established
concepts and practice principles previously learned. This course is open
to Social Work Seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements and the successful
passage of SWK239, SWK 3330, SWK332, SWK334, SWK431 and
SWK433 with a C or better
Corequisites: SWK491 and SWK436
SWK 451Social Work Seminar II
3.00 credit hours
SWK451 Social Work Seminar II Three Credit Hours A course requiring
students, as a team, to analyze and interpret problems, data, and
assigned materials connected with field experiences in light of
established concepts and practice principles previously learned. This
course is open to Social Work seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements and the successful
passage of SWK239, SWK330, SWK332, SWK334, SWK431, SWK433,
SWK491, and SWK436 with a C or better
Corequisites: SWK492 and SWK438
SWK 491Field Experience I
6.00 credit hours
SWK491 Field Experience I Six Credit Hours A field placement course
designed to help students acquire first-hand knowledge of social work
practices in community agencies through active professional work
experiences for two days a week in a pre-selected agency setting. This
course will be offered during the fall semester only. This course is open
for Social Work seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233, and the successful passage of SWK239, SWK330, SWK332,
SWK334, SWK335, SWK431, and SWK433 with a C or better
Corequisites: are SWK450 and SWK436
SWK 492Field Experience II
6.00 credit hours
SWK492 Field Experience II Six Credit Hours A field placement course
designed to help students acquire first hand knowledge of social work
practices in community agencies through active professional work
experiences for two days a week in a pre-selected agency setting. This
course will be offered during the fall semester only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233, and the successful passage of SWK239, SWK330, SWK332,
SWK334, SWK335, SWK431, SWK 433, SWK436, SWK438, and
SWK450 with a "C" or better
Corequisites: are SWK451 and SWK438, This course is open for Social
Work seniors only
SWK 495Seminar and Field Experience I
9.00 credit hours
SWK495 Social Work Seminar and Field Experience I Nine Hours A
course requiring students, as a team, to analyze and interpret problems,
data, and assigned materials connected with field experiences in light
of established concepts and practice principles previously learned.
A field placement course designed to help students acquire first-
hand knowledge of social work practices in community agencies
through active professional work experiences for two days a week in a
preselected agency setting. This course is offered during the fall only.
This course is open to Social Work Seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233 and successful completion of SWK239, SWK431, and SWK433
with a "C" or higher
Corequisites: are SWK436 and SWK434
SWK 496Field Experience & Sem II
9.00 credit hours
SWK496 Field Seminar and Field Experience II 9 Credits A course
requiring students, as a team, to analyze and interpret problems, data,
and assigned materials connected with field experiences in light of
established concepts and practice principles previously learned. A
field placement course designed to help students acquire first-hand
knowledge of social work practices in community agencies through
active professional work experiences for three to four days a week in a
pre-selected agency setting (15-18 hours weekly). This course will be
offered during the spring semester only. This course is open to Social
Work seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233, and the successful completion of SWK239, SWK300, SWK330,
SWK332, SWK334, SWK335, SWK340, SWK431, SWK433, SWK495
with a “C” or higher
Corequisites: are SWK437
SWK 602Introduction to Cultural Competence
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK602 Introduction to Cultural Competence
This course will introduce students to social work advocacy strategies
for deconstructing institutionalized systems of oppression. Specifically,
this course will acquaint students with the social worker’s role in
addressing issues of power, privilege, and oppression. From a social
justice perspective, students will examine how society creates and
sustains opportunities or barriers for culturally diverse populations based
on social constructions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and
age.
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SWK 603Social Problems and Policy
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK603 This course is designed to provide
an introduction to social welfare policy and services i the United States,
along with the links between social problems, social policy, and social
services. The focus will be on the content and process components
of social welfare policy development in legislative, administrative, and
interagency areas at the federal, state and local levels. Historic and
contemporary responses to social welfare needs in the United States will
be included. The global interconnections between the U. S. and the First
World countries, Second World Countries and Third Worlds countries in
addressing international social problems will be examined.
SWK 604Human Behavior & the Social Env. I
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK604 The Human Behavior and the Social
Environment I (HSBE I) course is the first in a sequence of two Human
Behavior and the Social Environment courses that examine human
behavior and the social environment across the lifespan from conception
through death and dying. This course focuses on human behavior and
the social environment from conception through adolescence, and
is designed to examine human behavior from a normal perspective,
while gaining an understanding of the environmental factors that both
create and influence diversity in human development. This course also
emphasizes the biological, psychological, and social needs of human
beings and the behavioral consequences that occur when these needs
are not met.
SWK 605Human Behavior & the Social Env. II
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK605 The Human Behavior and the Social
Environment I (HSBE II) course focuses on human behavior from a
normal perspective, while gaining an understanding of the environmental
factors that both create and influence diversity in human development.
This course also emphasizes the biological, psychological, and social
needs of human beings and the behavioral consequences that occur
when these needs are not met.
SWK 606Research Methods
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK606: Research Methods This course is
designed to examine the techniques involved in conducting scientific
research in social work practice. The measurement of variables, testing
of hypotheses and interpretation of findings, will also be applied through
theoretical frameworks. Efforts will be made to acquaint students with
quantitative data and fundamental concepts of social work research
designs. The rationale for the use of certain basic concepts, their
applications and the presentation of results through statistical analysis
and the effects of relevant variables on research results will be studied.
Emphasis will be made to understand “the scientific method” as a
canon for guiding the logic of research in social work. Students will
acquire knowledge about survey research, sampling, questionnaire
construction, and hands on experience in research methodologies
through measurement of sociological constructs. Students will become
familiar with experimental research designs, field observation, and the
statistical analysis of correlational data.
SWK 607Social Work Data Analysis
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK607: Social Work Data Analysis This
course provides an introduction to the basic methods of statistical
analysis that are used in quantitative social work research. The course
will focus on the conceptual understanding of univariate, bivariate, and
multivariate statistics. Frequency distributions, measures of central
tendency, and correlational methods will be assessed as it relates to the
formulations of theories that are relevant to social work and evidence
based practice. In addition, students will develop the necessary skills
that are needed to analyze quantitative data. Skills will be applied
using the IBM/ PASW/SPSS Statistical Software Package for the Social
Sciences. An emphasis will be made in conducting research that has an
empowerment perspective based on culturally competent practice.
SWK 608Generalist Practice- Indiv, Fam, Gr
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK608: Generalist Practice with Individuals,
Families, and Groups The purpose of this course is to prepare students
with foundation knowledge and skills needed for interventions with
individuals, families, and small groups. Discussion and practice
opportunities will focus on student development of foundation helping
skills in generalist practice, including communication, observation,
empathy, and assessment.
SWK 609Generalist Practice with Org & Com.
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK609 Generalist Practice with Organizations
and Communities This course will help students develop foundation
knowledge and skills for social work practice with communities and
organizations. Content will be included on the contexts in which
macro practice occurs, approaches to understanding community and
organization systems and interventions helpful in affecting change,
solving problems, and improving social functioning within macro level
systems.
SWK 610Bridge Course
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK610 Bridge Course The purpose of this
course is to share with advanced standing students a common platform
for foundation knowledge and skills needed for interventions with
individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities.
(advanced standing students only)
SWK 611Field Prac. & Int Seminar I
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK611 Field Practice and Integrative Seminar
I This course is requires supervision on an agency-based social work
field instructor. Students complete a total of 200 hours during the first
practicum. On-campus seminars (I and II) taken concurrently with the
practicum assist the student in the integration and application of practice
theory to their placement learning activities. The Seminar is organized as
two part field foundation course for two semesters.
SWK 612Field Practice and Integ Sem II
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK612 Field Practice and Integrative Seminar
II The field practicum is an educationally directed on-site experience
under the supervision on an agency-based social work field instructor.
Students complete a total of 200 hours during the second practicum. On-
campus seminars (I and II) taken concurrently with the practicum assist
the student in the integration and application of practice theory to their
placement learning activities. The Seminar is organized as two part field
foundation course for two semesters.
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SWK 701Urban Black Families
3.00 credit hours
SWK701 Urban Black Families Three Credit Hours This advanced
practice course will expand the development and application of
empowerment and strengths-based interventions for the purpose of
creating alternative “Cultural Paradigm” /African centered healing models
for clinical practice with African/Black American families. The course will
combine a historical overview of African/Black American families with
an emphasis on the obstacles they encountered that posed threats to
healthy development and family functioning. Shifting the analysis of this
oppressed group from an examination based on race to that of culture.
Special attention is devoted to unraveling the effects of African cultural
legacies, slavery, and institutional racism on urban Black family life. The
Black helping tradition and presence of African cultural values in current
urban Black life will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on approaches
to practice for the liberation of other oppressed and culturally diverse
groups and their communities.
SWK 702Social Work with Immigrants
3.00 credit hours
SWK702 Social Work with Immigrants Three Credit Hours This course
will focus on past, present and future immigration policy in the U.S. In
addition, such factors as Race, Culture, Acculturation Level, Language
use, and Racism will be explored. Such issues as an immigrant’s loss
of cultural identity and language will also be discussed. The migration
process for most immigrants is always a difficult process. Immigrants
who arrive to the U. S. in search of better educational/job opportunities
often have to leave loved ones, behind and often lose social support
networks that are vital for survival. How does the host culture treat the
new native culture in relation to sharing the American dream? Such topics
as The Dream Act, Deportations, Acculturation Stressors and Cultural
Humility Models/Assessment will be discussed. How can we as social
workers help to promote an Immigration Policy that is both fair and
inclusive of all groups?
SWK 703Critical Theory for Social Work
3.00 credit hours
Critical Theory for Social Work Practice and Research is an elective
course designed to provide students with a foundation of various
theoretical frameworks and perspectives for engaging in culturally
competent social work practice and theoretically grounded applied
research. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of
theoretical tenants and principles that are both central to and emerging
within the field of social work. This course will prepare students to
engage in micro and macro social work practice and applied research
with individuals, families, and institutions. In addition, this course will
develop students’ ability to critically evaluate theories for their cultural
relevance.
SWK 704Caregiving throughout the Life Crse
3.00 credit hours
SWK704 Caregiving Throughout the Life Course Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this elective is to prepare students to assess, plan, and
intervene related to care giving with various populations across the
life course, using a care sharing model and incorporating multicultural
perspectives and culturally competent practices and strategies.
SWK 705Basic Spanish for Cultural Com SWK
3.00 credit hours
SWK705 Basic Spanish for Culturally Competent Social Work Practice
Three Credit Hours The course will prepare English speaking students to
communicate cross-culturally with Latinos and Spanish speaking clients,
immigrants and refugees. MSW social work students will learn basic
Spanish skills from a Micro, Mezzo and Macro level of practice. Students
will learn how speaking a client's native language will help in establishing
a therapeutic relationship and promote the client's feeling of self-worth
and validation. Students will learn as advanced generalist practice social
workers the necessary tools for engaging clients in a second language
in order to advance the mission of culturally competent social work
practice.
SWK 706Applied Research I
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK706 Applied Research I In this first of a
two course sequence, students working in small groups will apply the
research skills developed in swk 606 to a project they develop along with
their professor. Students will develop a research design/study that will
be implemented in Applied Research II. etent helping skills in advanced
generalist practice.
SWK 707Applied Research II
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK707 Applied Research II This second
of the two course sequence will provide students with the opportunity
to complete a research project/ study based on the research design
developed in Applied Research I.
SWK 708Advance Practice I
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK708 Advanced Practice I This purpose of
this course is to prepare students with advanced knowledge and skills
needed for interventions with culturally diverse individuals and families.
Discussion and practice opportunities will focus on student development
of culturally competent helping skills in advanced generalist practice.
SWK 709Advanced Pract II
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK709 Advanced Research II The Advanced
Practice II: Social Work with Groups course is designed to teach students
how to engage in advanced culturally competent direct practice group
work. This course will focus on group ethics, theory, techniques, and
processes utilizing culturally competent evidenced-based intervention
strategies for group work with children, youth, adults, and families. It will
provide culturally competent strategies and practical application of group
work for advanced generalist social work practice I.
SWK 710Advanced Practice III
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK710 Advanced Practice III The purpose of
this course is to prepare students with advanced knowledge and skills
needed for interventions with organizations and communities on behalf
of culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups. Discussion and
practice opportunities will focus on student development of culturally
competent helping skills in advanced generalist practice.
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SWK 711Advan Field Prac. & Int. Sem III
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK711 Advanced Field and Integrative
Seminar III This advanced generalist practicum course provides a
supervised practicum at an assigned practicum site and a weekly
integrative seminar, with an emphasis on advanced culturally competent
practice with individuals, families and groups. In the advanced generalist
practicum, the student is expected to build upon the practice behaviors
from their Foundation year and demonstrate all of the practice behaviors
identified for the advanced year. Social Work students complete 250
clock hours within the semester to increase their ability to demonstrate
advanced competencies in social work practice. A three-hour class
seminar taken concurrently with the student's field placement, builds
on the student's advanced social work practice behaviors. Additionally,
the student begins to assume greater autonomy, learns to apply the
knowledge and skills of practice to more complex situations, and begins
to demonstrate leadership as they develop into a professional social
worker. Students are required to abide by the NASW Code of Ethics while
enrolled in the program. This course is followed by SW 712, Advanced
Integrative Seminar IV, within the same agency setting.
SWK 712Adv. Field Practice and Int. Sem IV
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK712 Advanced Field Practice and
Integrative Seminar IV This course is the second in the sequence of
two constituting the social work field education program required
of all advanced year students. This advanced generalist practicum
course provides a supervised practicum at an assigned practicum
site and a weekly integrative seminar, with an emphasis on advanced
culturally competent practice with organizations and communities. In
the advanced generalist practicum, the student is expected to build upon
the practice behaviors from their Foundation year and demonstrate all
of the practice behaviors identified for the advanced year. Social Work
students complete 250 clock hours within the semester to increase
their ability to demonstrate advanced competencies in social work
practice. A three-hour class seminar taken concurrently with the student's
field placement, builds on the student's advanced social work practice
behaviors. Additionally, the student begins to assume greater autonomy,
learns to apply the knowledge and skills of practice to more complex
situations, and begins to demonstrate leadership as they develop into a
professional social worker. Students are required to abide by the NASW
Code of Ethics while enrolled in the program.
SWK 713Psychopathology and Clinical Interv
3.00 credit hours
SWK713 Psychopathology & Clinical Intervention Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an introduction to psychopathology
and clinical services in social work. The focus will be on the content and
components of the clinical process. Historic and contemporary clinical
assessments, interventions, and treatments will be included. Students
will learn the social worker's role in assessing, developing, and treating
client systems as a clinically trained advanced generalist.
SWK 714Macro Practice with Older Adults
3.00 credit hours
SWK714 Macro Practice with Older Adults Three Credit Hours This
course provides an overview of macro social work practice in the field of
aging. It presents knowledge to assess and intervene with individuals,
families, groups, organizations, and communities. Ethical and diversity
issues are used to engange in cross-cultural practice at the macro level.
SWK 715Direct Practice with Older Adults
3.00 credit hours
SWK715 Direct Practice with Older Adults Three Credit Hours This course
offers an intergenerational model of social work practice designed for
working with older adults and their families, and the challenges they face.
Assessment and intervention strategies are presented (Elective).
SWK 716Loss and Grief: Individual, Family,
3.00 credit hours
SWK716 Loss and Grief: Individual, Family, and Cultural Perspective
Three Credit Hours This course provides an opportunity for students to
explore and understand perceptions and beliefs about death and dying,
including how cultural differences influence those experiences. Some
of the issues covered include end of life care, loss and bereavement.
(Elective)
SWK 799Emerging Topics
3.00 credit hours
SWK799 Emerging Topics Course Series (3 Credit Hours) These courses
are designed to provide graduate students with learning opportunities
and course content that focuses on emerging issues not currently
designated as seperate courses.
Advanced Standing Social Work
Program
A student completing the Advanced Standing Master in Social Work take
39 credit hours of courses. These courses consist of 30 credit hours of
Social Work Requirements; 9 credit hours of Social Work Electives.
Code Title Hours
Social Work Requirements
SWK602 Introduction to Cultural Competence 3
SWK607 Social Work Data Analysis 3
SWK610 Bridge Course 3
SWK706 Applied Research I 3
SWK707 Applied Research II 3
SWK708 Advance Practice I 3
SWK709 Advanced Pract II 3
SWK710 Advanced Practice III 3
SWK711 Advan Field Prac. & Int. Sem III 3
SWK712 Adv. Field Practice and Int. Sem IV 3
Social Work Electives 9
Total Hours 39
MSW Part-Time Program
The MSW part time program provides an alternative for students who
prefer a slower paced option and those whose work, family, and life
responsibilities cannot be adapted to attend a full 15 academic hours
a semester along with a total of 900 clock hours of field internship. The
part time program offers students the same 60-hour curriculum over 39
months leading to the MSW degree. Courses are scheduled on Friday
evenings (6-9pm) and Saturdays (9am-12pm and/or 1-4pm). All courses
will run the entire semester in fall and spring with field placements and
one additional courses scheduled for summer.
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Part Time Program MSW Program
Breakdown Requirements (39 months)
Course Title Hours
First Semester
Summer
SWK608 Generalist Practice- Indiv, Fam, Gr 3
SWK611 Field Prac. & Int Seminar I 3
Hours 6
Second Semester
Fall
SWK602 Introduction to Cultural Competence 3
SWK604 Human Behavior & the Social Env. I 3
Hours 6
Third Semester
Spring
SWK605 Human Behavior & the Social Env. II 3
SWK603 Social Problems and Policy 3
SWK606 Research Methods 3
Hours 9
Fourth Semester
Summer
SWK609 Generalist Practice with Org & Com. 3
SWK612 Field Practice and Integ Sem II 3
Hours 6
Fifth Semester
Fall
SWK603 Social Problems and Policy 3
SWK607 Social Work Data Analysis 3
Hours 6
Sixth Semester
Spring
SWK708 Advance Practice I 3
SWK709 Advanced Pract II 3
Hours 6
Seventh Semester
Summer
SWK711 Advan Field Prac. & Int. Sem III 3
Elective 3
Hours 6
Eigth Semester
Fall
SWK706 Applied Research I 3
Elective 3
Hours 6
Ninth Semester
Spring
SWK707 Applied Research II 3
SWK710 Advanced Practice III 3
Hours 6
Tenth Semester
Summer
SWK712 Adv. Field Practice and Int. Sem IV 3
Elective 3
Hours 6
Total Hours 63
Social Work Major
A Social Work major is required to take 122 credit hours of courses.
These courses consist of 48 credit hours of Social Work Requirements;
15 credit hours of Social Work Electives; eight credit hours of Biology.
Course Prerequisites are described in the course descriptions.
Termination from the Bachelor of Social
Work (BSW) Program
School of Social Work at Johnson C. Smith University
Student Academic and Professional Requirements and
Expectations
All students entering the JCSU BSW program are expected to actively
engage in their academic classes and to put forth their best effort. In
addition, students are required to maintain the following academic
standards for successful completion of the JCSU MSW program:
1. All students enrolled in the JCSU BSW program must maintain a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 to remain in good
academic standing in the BSW program. A student whose grade point
average falls below a 2.5 will be placed on probation and given one
semester to bring his or her semester grade point average up to the
required standard.
2. A final grade lower than a C will not count as successful completion
in any undergraduate social work course. Any student earning a
failing grade will be placed on probation and must retake the course
in which a substandard grade was earned. However, a student who
receives a grade lower than a C for a second time will be terminated
from the program.
Students enrolled in the BSW program at JCSU are expected to fully
adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of
Ethics; http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp and are
expected to abide by the relevant standards in the North Carolina Code
of Laws. These procedures and guidelines should be upheld in the
classroom, in a university context, and in assigned field placements.
Upon admission into the JCSU BSW program, social work students are
required to sign a statement agreeing to abide by all relevant regulations
and the NASW Code of Ethics.
A student may be terminated from the social work program if a
documented violation of the above stated academic and professional
requirements and expectations have occurred. A student may be placed
on probation or suspended temporarily from a field internship placement,
pending the outcome of any identified violations. A violation may include,
but is not limited to the following:
1. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and cheating.
2. Failure to maintain a 2.5 (C) average.
3. Any student majoring in social work will be automatically dismissed
from the major if they fail one of the core or elective social work
courses in the social work department two or more times and/or
if they fail a total of two core or elective social work courses in the
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social work department, regardless of their academic classification.
This policy is additionally true for any student who is a pre-social
work major.
4. Failing to complete required 440 field placement hours.
5. Receiving a D or below in field placement or field seminar.
6. Withdrawing from the university after the withdrawal deadline and
receiving FNs in semester courses.
7. Commission of acts or behaviors that violate the ethics of the social
work profession as defined in the professional code of ethics and
state law governing social workers.
8. Conviction of an offense that involves moral turpitude, including child
or adult abuse or neglect, or a felonious offense.
9. Documented problems in behavior or performance, which raise
questions from the faculty or field instructor about the student’s
suitability for professional social work.
10. Such problems could include, but are not limited to, the following
behaviors:
a. Inappropriate behaviors and/or communications with client(s)
b. Forced or coerced sexual behavior with client(s).
c. Sexual activity with client(s) including, but not limited to, kissing,
fondling, or sexual intercourse.
d. Physical aggression, such as hitting, spanking, or slapping,
directed at client(s), student(s), faculty, or staff member(s).
e. Physical or emotional threats directed toward client(s),
student(s), faculty, or staff member(s).
f. Acceptance of gifts or money (not considered standard payment
for services) from client(s).
g. Asking for, or accepting, gifts from client(s).
h. Illegal or unethical behavior that limits or takes away client's
rights or results in financial, material, or emotional loss for client's
or gain for the social work student.
i. Sexual harassment of client(s).
When a student’s performance does not meet expectations according
to these policies, the BSW program director or a member of the
undergraduate social work faculty may request a review by the entire
undergraduate social work faculty of the identified policy violation. The
student is notified in writing by the BSW program director of the concerns
and provided with an opportunity to present his or her understanding
and explanation of the situation. Students who elect not to participate
in the review will be subject to dismissal from the program. Students
who participate in the review process may face alternative courses of
action that may include, but are not limited to, developing an action plan
to address the problem, being placed on probation, taking a temporary
leave of absence, or being dismissed from the JCSU BSW program.
However, students who participate in the review process will not
automatically have their academic violation decisions overturned.
Rather, presentation of the student's grievance will be considered on the
grounds of the arguments presented, and the circumstances of his or
her academic violation. If a decision is made to dismiss the student, he
or she will be given a letter detailing the rationale behind the decision of
dismissal.
Undergraduate social work students have the right to appeal decisions
made through the review process. Students who wish to appeal a
decision made during a graduate social work review may file a formal
appeal with the School of Social Work dean. If a student wants to file
an appeal of a decision by the BSW faculty concerning a dismissal, the
matter moves up the academic chain to the dean, and the president of
the university. A decision by the Office of the President is final. (See copy
of Student Action Log for Undergraduate Academic and Nonacademic
Grievances and Appeals in the University Student handbook.)
Social Work majors must also complete the following coursework and
earn at least a grade of C in each major course and their prerequisites.
Code Title Hours
Social Work Requirements
SWK239 Introduction to Social Work 3
SWK300 Introduction to Cultural Competence 3
SWK330 Institution of Social welfare 3
SWK332 Social Welfare Policy 3
SWK334 Human Behavior and the Social Env I 3
SWK335 Human Behavior and the Social Envir 3
SWK340 Values and Ethics 3
SWK431 Social Work Research Methods 3
SWK433 Social Work Practice I 3
SWK434 Social Work Practice II 3
SWK436 Senior Investigative Paper I 3
SWK438 Senior Investigative Paper II 3
SWK495 Seminar and Field Experience I
1
9
Field Seminar and Field Experience II 9
Social Work Electives
Select 15 hours from the following: 15
SWK234 Introduction to Gerontology
SWK331 Child Welfare: Policies & Practices
SWK333 Social Workers in Clinical Settings
SWK338 Special Topics
SWK432 Social Work With Groups
SWK437 Community Organization
Biology Requirement
BIO143 Intro to Biology I 4
BIO240 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
Social Science Requirement
SOC131 Principles of Sociology 3
PSY131 General Psychology I 3
Mathematics Requirement
PSY233 Descriptive & Predictive Statistics 3
orMTH136 Introductory Statistics
Economics Requirement
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Total Hours 89
1
Prerequisite for SWK450 Social Work Seminar I: Successfully
completed and passed all required general education and all Social
Work core and elective classes. A cumulative 2.5 grade point average.
Must be enrolled in SWK491 Field Experience I. Traditional students
will takeSWK434 Social Work Practice II and SWK436 Senior
Investigative Paper I concurrently
Prerequisite for SWK451 Social Work Seminar II: Successfully
completed and passed all required general education and Social Work
core and elective classes. A cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Must
be enrolled in SWK492 Field Experience II. Traditional students will
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take SWK438 Senior Investigative Paper II and a social work elective
concurrently.
Two-Year Master in Social Work
Program
A student completing the two-year Masters in Social Work take 60 credit
hours of courses. These courses consist of 51 credit hours of Social Work
Requirements; 9 credit hours of Social Work Electives.
Code Title Hours
Social Work Requirements
SWK602 Introduction to Cultural Competence 3
SWK603 Social Problems and Policy 3
SWK604 Human Behavior & the Social Env. I 3
SWK605 Human Behavior & the Social Env. II 3
SWK606 Research Methods 3
SWK607 Social Work Data Analysis 3
SWK608 Generalist Practice- Indiv, Fam, Gr 3
SWK609 Generalist Practice with Org & Com. 3
SWK611 Field Prac. & Int Seminar I 3
SWK612 Field Practice and Integ Sem II 3
SWK706 Applied Research I 3
SWK707 Applied Research II 3
SWK708 Advance Practice I 3
SWK709 Advanced Pract II 3
SWK710 Advanced Practice III 3
SWK711 Advan Field Prac. & Int. Sem III 3
SWK712 Adv. Field Practice and Int. Sem IV 3
Social Work Electives
Select nine credit hours from the following: 9
SWK701 Urban Black Families
SWK702 Social Work with Immigrants
SWK703 Critical Theory for Social Work
SWK704 Caregiving throughout the Life Crse
SWK705 Basic Spanish for Cultural Com SWK
SWK713 Psychopathology and Clinical Interv
SWK799 Emerging Topics
Total Hours 60
Course Descriptions
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• Arabic (ARA) (p.118)
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• Biology (BIO) (p.119)
• Business Administration (BUS) (p.122)
C
• Chemistry (CHE) (p.123)
• Chinese (CHI) (p.125)
• Communication Arts (COM) (p.126)
• Computer Engineering (CSE) (p.129)
• Computer Science (CSC) (p.131)
• Criminology (CRM) (p.134)
• Cultural Studies (CST) (p.135)
• Cultural Studies (CST) (p.135)
D
• Data Science (p.137)
• Data Science (p.137)
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• Economics (ECO) (p.137)
• English (ENG) (p.138)
• Entreprenurial (ENT) (p.142)
• Esports and Gaming Management (ESG) (p.143)
• Ethics (ETH) (p.143)
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• Finance (BAF) (p.144)
• French (FRE) (p.145)
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• Geography (GEO) (p.146)
• Germany (GER) (p.146)
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• Health (HED) (p.147)
• History (HIS) (p.149)
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• Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) (p.151)
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• Latin (LAT) (p.152)
• Law (LAW) (p.153)
M
• Management (MGT) (p.153)
• Marketing (MKT) (p.153)
• Mathematics (MTH) (p.154)
• Music (MUS) (p.158)
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• Natural Science (NSC) (p.163)
P
• Philosophy (PHI) (p.164)
• Physical Education (PED) (p.164)
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• Political Science (POL) (p.168)
• Pscyhology (PSY) (p.170)
• Public Leadership (PLS) (p.173)
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• Religion (REL) (p.173)
• Rhetoric (RHC) (p.174)
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• Smith Seminar (SMS) (p.175)
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• Sociology (SOC) (p.180)
• Spanish (SPA) (p.181)
• Sport Management (SPM) (p.183)
• Sustainability (SUS) (p.185)
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• Under Construction (p.185)
• University College Rhetoric and Culture (BRC) (p.185)
• University College Rhetoric and Culture (LPD) (p.185)
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• Visual, Performing and Communication Arts (VPA) (p.186)
• Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Dance (VPD) (p.186)
• Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Fine (VPF) (p.188)
• Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Graphics (VPG)
(p.189)
• Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Sound Arts (VPM)
(p.191)
• Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Studio Arts (VPS)
(p.192)
• Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Theatre (VPT) (p.192)
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• Women’s and Gender Studies (p.193)
Accounting (ACC)
ACC 230Accounting for Non-Business Majors
3.00 credit hours
ACC230- Accounting for Non-Business Majors Three credit hours
This course introduces Accounting as a language of business for non-
business majors. Communication of financial information through
financial statements and their major components will be the focus of
this course. Students will be exposed to a basic analysis of financial
information.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or higher
ACC 235Financial & Managerial Account I
3.00 credit hours
ACC235 Financial and Managerial Accounting I Three Credit Hours
This course in Financial and Managerial Accounting introduces
accounting as an information system. The primary focus is on for-profit
organizations and the measuring, processing, and communication of
financial information for users external to the organizations. Emphasis is
placed on recording and reporting financial activities following Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Prerequisites: Math 132 or higher
ACC 236Financial and Managerial Account II
3.00 credit hours
ACC236 Financial and Managerial Accounting II Three Credit Hours This
second course in Financial and Managerial Accounting will complete the
financial information for-profit organizations and introduce fundamental
concepts associated with accounting information that is useful to
managers and other individuals working inside the business. Emphasis is
placed on providing information to managers in their planning, controlling
and decision-making functions.
Prerequisites: ACC235
ACC 334Not-For-Profit Accounting
3.00 credit hours
ACC334 Not-for-Profit Accounting Three credit hours The study of the
procedures of accounting for government and other not-for-profit entities.
Prerequisites: ACC235 and junior standing
ACC 335Intermediate Financial Acct I
3.00 credit hours
ACC335 Intermediate Financial Accounting I Three credit hours This
is the first of the three-course intermediate accounting sequence. This
course focuses on the conceptual framework underlying financial
reporting by business enterprises, the processes by which authoritative
guidelines are promulgated, integration of the conceptual and
computational aspects of income measurement, valuation and reporting
problems associated with the accounting cycle, statement preparation,
and asset accounting.
Prerequisites: ACC235, MTH132 or MTH137
ACC 336Intermediate Financial Acct II
3.00 credit hours
ACC336 Intermediate Financial Accounting II Three credit hours This is
the second course in the three-course intermediate accounting sequence.
Focus is on the integration of the conceptual and computational aspects
of asset, liability, and stockholders’ equity accounts.
Prerequisites: ACC335
ACC 339Cost Accounting
3.00 credit hours
ACC339 Cost Accounting Three credit hours The study of basic
principles, practices, and procedures of cost accounting including
coverage of job order costing, process cost accounting, managerial profit
planning and analysis, and budgeting.
Prerequisites: ACC236
ACC 431Accounting Information Systems
3.00 credit hours
ACC431 Accounting Information Systems Three credit hours An
introduction to electronic accounting information processing systems
with particular emphasis on internal controls and computer auditing
techniques.
Prerequisites: ACC335, CSC131
118 African American Studies (AAS)
ACC 435Advanced Accounting
3.00 credit hours
ACC435 Advanced Accounting Three credit hours An in-depth study
of corporate accounting. Includes an analysis and evaluation of
the structure and use of financial statements and reports, including
consolidated statements.
ACC 436CPA Review
3.00 credit hours
ACC436 CPA Review Three credit hours Problems of accounting peculiar
to examination leading to CPA Certificate.
ACC 437Federal Income Tax Analysis I
3.00 credit hours
ACC437 Federal Income Tax Analysis I Three credit hours An analysis
of Federal Income Taxation and its application to individual and
organizations
Prerequisites: ACC336
ACC 438Federal Income Tax Analysis II
3.00 credit hours
ACC438 Federal Income Tax Analysis II Three credit hours A continuation
of ACC437. Emphasis is given to the issues of estates, trusts, and
inheritance taxes.
Prerequisites: ACC437
ACC 439Auditing
3.00 credit hours
ACC439 Auditing Three credit hours A study of the purposes and scope
of audits and examinations, auditing standards, various types of audits,
and the form of auditing reports.
Prerequisites: ACC336
African American Studies (AAS)
AAS 231Intro to Africana Studies
3.00 credit hours
AAS231 Introduction to Africana Studies Three credit hours This is an
introductory course that focuses on the methodologies, history, and
significance of Black Studies in the study of the Black Experience.
AAS 495Special Topics in Africana Studies
3.00 credit hours
AAS495 Topics in Africana Studies Three credit hours Advanced study of
special topics in Africana Studies, usually on an interdisciplinary basis.
Arabic (ARA)
ARA 131Elementary Arabic I
3.00 credit hours
ARA131 Elementary Arabic I Three credit hours An introductory course in
the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. An interactive classroom approach emphasizing the application
of language to concrete situations using essential vocabulary and
structures as well as an appreciation of Arabic cultures.
ARA 132Elementary Arabic II
3.00 credit hours
ARA132 Elementary Arabic II Three credit hours A continuation of
ARA131 in an ever-interactive classroom environment with emphasis on
expansion of vocabulary and grammatical concepts as well as exposure
to the concrete reality of culturally diverse attitudes and behaviors.
Prerequisites: ARA131 or placement by examination
ARA 196Introductory Topic in Arabic
3.00 credit hours
ARA196 Introductory Topics in Arabic Three credit hours This course
provides a freshman-level introduction to a particular topic in Arabic
language or literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases
where students take courses in different topics. This course may, at
times, be cross-listed with ENG 196.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG131 or ARA131 or equivalent
placement
ARA 231Intermediate Arabic I
3.00 credit hours
ARA231 Intermediate Arabic I Three credit hours Emphasis on
communicative and writing skills. Short basic readings, conversation,
grammar and aspects of culture.
Prerequisites: ARA132
ARA 232Intermediate Arabic II
3.00 credit hours
ARA232 Intermediate ARA II Three credit hours A continuation of
ARA231 with more reading, conversation, and composition. Strong
emphasis on developing facility in oral and written expression.
Prerequisites: ARA231
ARA 296Topics in Arabic
3.00 credit hours
ARA296 Topics in Arabic Three credit hours This course provides a
sophomore-level examination of a particular topic in Arabic language or
literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases where students
take courses in different topics. The four-credit version includes a lab that
that examines the topic through Arabic-language texts. This course may,
at times, be cross-listed with ENG296. In addition to these requirements,
permission of the instructor may be required for the four-credit version of
the course.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG131 or ARA131 or equivalent
placement
ARA 331Advanced Arabic I
3.00 credit hours
ARA331 Advanced Arabic I Three credit hours A continuation of ARA232,
featuring more complex texts and a greater focus on composition in the
language. Strong emphasis on developing proficiency in oral and written
expression.
Prerequisites: ARA 232
ARA 332Advanced Arabic II
3.00 credit hours
ARA332 Advanced Arabic II Three credit hours A continuation of
ARA331. Building on the previous course’s use of complex texts and
enhanced focus on composition in language. Strong emphasis on
strengthening students’ proficiency in oral and written expression.
Prerequisites: ARA331
2023-24 University Catalog 119
ARA 395Field Study in Arabic Country
6.00 credit hours
ARA395/495 Field Study in an Arabic-Speaking Country Six credit hours
Two courses taught in sequence that prepare students to conduct
fieldwork in an Arabic-speaking country. ARA395 provides students with
an introduction to the cultural, historical, and political overview of the
Arabic-speaking world, the realities of living and conducting research
abroad, and guidance in crafting a proposal for a research project. In
ARA495, students will conduct fieldwork in an Arabic-speaking country
in accordance with their proposal (successful proposal and defense
of the project is a The course will culminate with the submission of an
essay and a presentation, to be delivered upon the students’ return to the
University. NOTE: Credit hours of academic program abroad are subject
to departmental approval and proper filing in the Registrar’s Office prior to
departure. Prerequisite: Any introductory Arabic course or permission of
coordinator.
Prerequisites: for acceptance into ARA495)
ARA 450Conversational Arabic
3.00 credit hours
ARA450 Conversational Arabic Three credit hours A course focusing
on effective communication in formal and informal settings. Students
are exposed to both Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial
Arabic. Students are expected to be able to participate in sustained
conversations with native speakers in both formal and informal settings,
making use of both Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial
Arabic.
Prerequisites: ARA332
ARA 451Business Arabic
3.00 credit hours
ARA451 Business Arabic Three credit hours A course focusing on
effective communication with native speakers in a professional
setting. The course prepares students to engage in formal and informal
conversations with native speakers in a business setting. Additionally,
students are introduced to composing business letters, memos/notes
and emails.
Prerequisites: ARA450
ARA 489Topics in Digital Storytelling
3.00 credit hours
ARA489: Topics in Digital Storytelling One, Two, or Three credit hours
This course examines digital storytelling within a topical context.
Students both study digital narratives and learn how to create their own
digital narratives within the context of the course topic. May be repeated
for credit so long as the topics are different. May be cross listed with
other Digital Storytelling courses.
ARA 495Field Study in Arab Country
6.00 credit hours
ARA395/495 Field Study in an Arabic-Speaking Country Six credit hours
Two courses taught in sequence that prepare students to conduct
fieldwork in an Arabic-speaking country. ARA395 provides students with
an introduction to the cultural, historical, and political overview of the
Arabic-speaking world, the realities of living and conducting research
abroad, and guidance in crafting a proposal for a research project. In
ARA495, students will conduct fieldwork in an Arabic-speaking country
in accordance with their proposal (successful proposal and defense
of the project is a The course will culminate with the submission of an
essay and a presentation, to be delivered upon the students’ return to the
University. NOTE: Credit hours of academic program abroad are subject
to departmental approval and proper filing in the Registrar’s Office prior to
departure. Prerequisite: Any introductory Arabic course or permission of
coordinator.
Prerequisites: for acceptance into ARA495)
ARA 496Special Topics in Arabic
3.00 credit hours
ARA496 Special Topics in Arabic Three credit hours This course provides
a detailed investigation of a special topic in Arabic language or literature.
The course may be repeated for credit in cases where students take
courses in different topics.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ARA296
Biology (BIO)
BIO 110Biology of the Origins of Life
1.00 credit hours
BIO110 Biology of the Origins of Life One credit hour An exploration of
biological requirements for life and theories of the origins of life. Offered
during the summer only.
BIO 143Intro to Biology I
4.00 credit hours
BIO143 Introduction to Biology I Four credit hours An introduction to
the biological sciences. Major concepts covered include the nature of
scientific inquiry, cell biology, animal and plant physiology, genetics and
energetics, with a focus on the basic characteristics of living things.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
BIO 144Intro to Biology II:
4.00 credit hours
BIO144 Introduction to Biology II Four credit hours A continuation of
BIO143. Major concepts covered include taxonomy, ecology, biodiversity
and evolution with a focus on the interactions between organisms and
their environment. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per
week.
Prerequisites: BIO143
BIO 240Human Anatomy and Physiology
4.00 credit hours
BIO240 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Non-Majors Four Credit
Hours A study of the basic human structure, its division into various
functional systems, and how they integrate with each other. The
laboratory covers the histological and physiological aspects of selected
human systems. This course does not count as a Credit in both BIO249
and BIO240 are not allowed. Lectures: Three hours a week. Laboratory:
Two hours a week. Prerequisite: BIO143 or equivalent.
Prerequisites: for Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO245)
120 Biology (BIO)
BIO 241Cell Biology
4.00 credit hours
BIO241 Cell Biology Four credit hours A detailed study of the structure,
organization, physiological activities, and evolution of plant and animal
cells. Lectures: three hours a week. Laboratory: three hours a week.
Prerequisites: BIO143 and 144, CHE131
BIO 242Ecology
4.00 credit hours
BIO242 Ecology Four credit hours The relationships between organisms
and their environment. Emphasis on the climatic, edaphic, physiographic,
biotic principles involved and developing student research skills.
Lectures: three hours a week. Laboratory: four hours a week. Field trips
and a student project are included in the laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIO143 and 144
BIO 245Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4.00 credit hours
BIO245 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Four credit hours This
is the second course in a two-semester sequence that provides a
comprehensive study of the organization of the human body and the
physiology of body processes. Cellular biology, histology, lymphatic,
circulatory, reproductive, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems
are studied. Throughout the course an emphasis is placed on the
interrelationship between structure and function and on the processes
that maintain homeostasis, including deviations resulting in homeostatic
imbalances. BIO240 will not serve as a
Prerequisites: . Lectures: Three hours a week. Laboratory: Two hours a
week. Prerequisite: BIO249 and sophomore standing.
BIO 247Zoology
4.00 credit hours
BIO247 Zoology Four credit hours Study of the biology of the major
groups of animals with an emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, diversity
and physiology. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO143 and 144
BIO 248Botany
4.00 credit hours
BIO248 Botany Four Credit Hours A study of the morphology, physiology,
heredity, evolution and introductory taxonomy of plants. Lectures: three
hours a week. Laboratory: Four Hours a week
Prerequisites: BIO143 and 144
BIO 249Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4.00 credit hours
BIO249 is the first course in a two semester sequence that provides a
comprehensive study of the organization of the human body and the
physiology of body processes. Cellular biology, histology, integumentary,
skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems are covered.
Throughout the course an emphasis is placed on the interrelationship
between structure and function and on the processes that maintain
homeostatic, including deviations resulting in homeostatic imbalances.
This comprehensive course contains both lecture and laboratory
component. Student must be Sophomore standing. Credit in Both
BIO249 and BIO240 is not allowed. Lecture: Three Hours a week.
Laboratory: Two hours a week.
Prerequisites: BIO143 or equivalent
BIO 313Biochemistry Laboratory I
1.00 credit hours
BIO313-314 Biochemistry Laboratory I & II One credit hour each
Laboratory courses to accompany Biology 333-334. Four hours of
laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: CHE211, 231
BIO 314Biochemistry Lab II
1.00 credit hours
BIO313-314 Biochemistry Laboratory I & II One credit hour each
Laboratory courses to accompany Biology 333-334. Four hours of
laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: CHE211, 231
BIO 331Laboratory Techniques
3.00 credit hours
BIO331 Laboratory Techniques Three credit hours An interdisciplinary
course in laboratory methods which will include chromatography,
electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and electroanalytic methods.
Designed for students interested in medicine, dentistry, or allied health
professions. CHE111, 112, 131, and 132. Lecture: one hour a week.
Laboratory: three hours a week.
Prerequisites: BIO241
BIO 332Literature of the Environment
3.00 credit hours
BIO332 Literature of the Environment Three credit hours A survey
of classical and recent controversial ideas in ecology. This course
is designed to provide students – both majors and interested non-
majors – with avenues to explore ideas in philosophies of nature in
such a way that they can apply these ideas to their own studies and
academic and professional goals. Original articles ranging from early
Greek philosophers to modern natural scientists, ecologists, poets, and
philosophers will be read and discussed in class. Students will lead
discussions on papers and articles from great thinkers and authors
in ecology and natural philosophy. A term paper on the life of a noted
ecologist or naturalist will be required of each student.
Prerequisites: Three hours of science credit
BIO 333Biochemistry I
3.00 credit hours
BIO333 Biochemistry I Three credit hours A study of the biochemical
processes and molecular reactions occurring in living systems, including
a study of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, metabolic reactions and
accompanying energy considerations. Lectures: three hours a week.
Prerequisites: CHE231 or consent of the department
BIO 334Biochemistry II
3.00 credit hours
BIO334 Biochemistry II Three credit hours A continuation of BIO333.
Lectures: three hours a week.
Prerequisites: Bio 333
BIO 335Theories and Mechanisms of Evolutio
3.00 credit hours
BIO335 Theories and Mechanisms of Evolution Three credit hours A
survey of historical and modern theories of evolution ranging from the
ideas of the Greeks through Darwin to modern theories and studies.
Literature of original authors is read, discussed and criticized. Authors
include Aristotle, Buffon, Agassiz, Lamarch, Darwin, Wallace, Mayr,
Dobzhansky, Wilson, Gould, and others. The Voyage of the Beagle and
Origin of Species are studied to note Darwin’s methods of study and his
reasoning in arriving at the Theory of Natural Selection. Recent papers
concerning evolutionary theory are studied and discussed.
Prerequisites: BIO143 and 144
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BIO 336Introduction to Bioinformatics
3.00 credit hours
BIO336 Introduction to Bioinformatics Three credit hours This course
introduces students to DNA structure and replication, genetic code and
human genome project, genome sequence acquisition and sequence
analysis, pair wise and multiple sequence alignments, database searches,
and some case studies. The students will be able to analyze, develop
and implement tools that enable efficient access and management of
different types of information and will be able to use UNIX, and PERL for
pattern recognition and searches.
BIO 337Parasitology
3.00 credit hours
BIO337 Parasitology 3 Credit Hours An introduction to parasites
of medical importance that cause human disease throughout the
world. Discussion of general aspects of parasitology, taxonomy,
morphology, life cycles, pathogenesis, and host- parasite relationships
of the major parasitic eukaryotes. Parasites of significant medical/
veterinary importance and fundamental mechanism behavior, diagnosis,
epidemiology, and control strategies will be emphasized. Lecture: 3 Hours
a week.
BIO 340Integrated Physiology
4.00 credit hours
BIO340 Integrated Physiology Four credit hours Analyses of processes
by which vertebrates and invertebrates maintain, regulate, and perpetuate
their structural and functional integrity. Laboratory: three hours a week.
Prerequisites: BIO241, CHE231 and 211 Lectures: three hours a week
BIO 341Genetics
4.00 credit hours
BIO341 Genetics Four credit hours Basic concepts of transmission,
population and evolutionary genetics. Emphasizes human disease
inheritance and the statistical analysis of evolutionary genetic change.
Lectures: three hours a week. Laboratory: three hours a week.
Prerequisites: BIO241 and MTH137 or higher
BIO 342Microbiology
4.00 credit hours
BIO342 Microbiology Four credit hours An introduction to the study of
microorganisms. Special emphasis on their relationship to man. Organic
Chemistry recommended. Lectures: two hours a week. Laboratory: three
hours a week.
Prerequisites: BIO143 and 144
BIO 346Molecular Genetics
4.00 credit hours
BIO346 Molecular Genetics Four credit hours Molecular genetics,
including replication, transcription, translation, control of gene
expression, DNA damage and the physical nature of DNA. Course also
includes a laboratory emphasis on molecular biology techniques and an
introduction to genomics and proteomics concepts. Lectures: three hours
a week. Laboratory: three hours a week
Prerequisites: BIO241 and MTH137 or higher
BIO 350Medical Terminology
3.00 credit hours
BIO350 - Medical Terminology Three Credit Hours An introduction to
medical terminology, designed to increase familiarity with medical terms
while reviewing basic anatomy and physiology, learning root words, and
learning to analyze unknown words.
Prerequisites: BIO240 or BIO249 or BIO245 or Departmental approval
BIO 352Tropical Diseases
3.00 credit hours
BIO352 Tropical Diseases Three Credits This course is designed
for students with an interest in tropical diseases, their etiology and
control. Emerging and Re- emerging tropical diseases of significant
importance and fundamental mechanisms like pathogenesis, diagnosis,
epidemiology, and control strategies will be discussed.
Prerequisites: BIO 241or BIO242 or BIO342 or BIO337 and/or
departmental approval
BIO 411Seminar
1.00 credit hours
BIO411-412 Seminar One credit hour Independent work on recent
findings of some aspect of biology.
Prerequisites: must be a senior or have approval of the seminar
coordinator
BIO 412Seminar
1.00 credit hours
BIO411-412 Seminar One credit hour Independent work on recent
findings of some aspect of biology.
Prerequisites: must be a senior or have approval of the seminar
coordinator
BIO 422Laboratory Projects in Biology
2.00 credit hours
BIO422 Laboratory Projects in Biology Two credit hours Laboratory
investigation designed to allow the student to become more actively
involved in biological research either by participating in faculty designed
projects or by pursuing individual interests approved by the Department
Chair. Progress reports, discussions, and presentation of results are
required. Credit for this course can also be earned by outside research in
industry, government, or academic settings. Requires a minimum of 80
hours of work time for two credit hours. May be repeated for credit upon
approval of the Department Chair; however a maximum of three hours
of BIO422-430 credit may be applied to the Biology major or minor or
General Science major requirements. Crosslisted as CHE422.
Prerequisites: approval by Department Chair
BIO 430Research Problems in Biology
3.00 credit hours
BIO430 Research Problems in Biology Three credit hours Independent
or team work in laboratory investigation of some aspect of biology.
Progress reports, discussions, and presentation of results are required.
Credit for this course can also be earned by outside research in industry,
government, or academic settings. Requires a minimum of 120 hours
of work time for three credit hours. May be repeated for credit upon
approval of the Department Chair; however a maximum of three hours
of BIO422-430 credit may be applied to the Biology major or minor or
General Science major requirements. Cross-listed as CHE430.
Prerequisites: approval by Department Chair
122 Business Administration (BUS)
BIO 433Exploration in Genomics
3.00 credit hours
BIO433 Explorations in Genomics Three credit hours This is a research
based course in Genomics. The students will learn to annotate genomic
sequences in two steps. In the first step, structural annotation, genomic
elements are identified. This includes defining genes, boundaries, gene
elements like coding regions, gene structure, regulatory motifs, ORFs,
exons, introns, promoters etc, characterization of putative protein
products and other features in primary genomic sequence. The second
step, functional annotation, applies biological information to genomic
elements. It includes regulation, expression, assigning biochemical and
biological function to the gene. Lectures: three hours a week. Cross-listed
as CSC433.
Prerequisites: BIO336, CSC336 or Departmental approval
BIO 434Introduction to Pharmacogenomics
3.00 credit hours
BIO434 Introduction to Pharmacogenomics Three credit hours The
Pharmacogenomics course introduces students to informatics
applications in the area, with a special focus on the PharmGKB database,
a publicly available Internet research tool developed by Stanford
University to aid researchers in understanding how genetic variation
among individuals contributes to differences in reactions to drugs. Class
sessions will be a mixture of lectures, demonstrations and exercises.
Lectures: three hours a week.
Prerequisites: CSC131, BIO336 or CSC336, two semesters of Biology, or
Departmental approval
BIO 435Special Topics: Bioinformatics
3.00 credit hours
BIO435 Special Topics: Bioinformatics Algorithm Three credit hours This
course provides an introduction to the algorithmic techniques applied
in bioinformatics. The students will learn to use software packages
for processing biological information and will be able to develop
algorithms for sequencing, comparing sequences, finding patterns and
structures, motifs, visualizing and gene prediction. Various algorithms
included in this course are exhaustive search, greedy algorithms,
dynamic programming algorithms, divide-and-conquer algorithms, and
combinatorial pattern matching. Lectures: three hours a week. Cross-
listed as CSC435.
Prerequisites: BIO336 or CSC336
BIO 490Internship in Biology
4.00 credit hours
BIO490 Internship in Biology Three credit hours A supervised internship
with hands-on experiences in a professional environment which will
provide the student with exposure to the job market. The student
will be required to formally present a detailed description of his/
her work activities and experiences. A minimum of 120 work hours
must be completed for three credit hours. May be repeated for credit.
Departmental approval required.
BIO 491Special Topics in Biology
0.00 credit hours
BIO497-498-499-491 Special Topics in Biology One, Two, Three, or Four
Credit Hours Seminar and/or laboratory courses requiring advance
reading in the scientific literature. A current topic selected by the
instructor will be the focus for the semester. May be repeated for credit.
BIO 497Special Topics in Biology
1.00 credit hours
BIO497-498-499 Special Topics in Biology One, Two or Three credit hours
Seminar and/or laboratory courses requiring advance reading in the
scientific literature. A current topic selected by the instructor will be the
focus for the semester. May be repeated for credit.
BIO 498Special Topics in Biology
2.00 credit hours
BIO497-498-499 Special Topics in Biology One, Two or Three credit hours
Seminar and/or laboratory courses requiring advance reading in the
scientific literature. A current topic selected by the instructor will be the
focus for the semester. May be repeated for credit.
BIO 499Special Topics in Biology
3.00 credit hours
BIO497-498-499 Special Topics in Biology One, Two or Three credit hours
Seminar and/or laboratory courses requiring advance reading in the
scientific literature. A current topic selected by the instructor will be the
focus for the semester. May be repeated for credit.
Business Administration (BUS)
BUS 100Introduction to Business
3.00 credit hours
BUS100 Introduction of Business Three Credit Hours This Introduction
to Business course explains the world of businesses and their
owners, employees, and customers. Emphasis will be given to social
responsibility, sustainability, economies of scale, and globalization. Basic
business concepts, careers, and the interrelationships and complexities
of businesses will be studied, analyzed, and evaluated.
BUS 233Business Statistics
3.00 credit hours
BUS233 Business Statistics Three credit hours Principles of applied
business statistics, collection, tabulation, classification, presentation of
business and economic data. Cross-listed with ECO233
Prerequisites: MTH132 or Higher
BUS 234Quant Meth in Business
3.00 credit hours
BUS234 Quantitative Methods in Business Three credit hours An
introduction to the process and analytical decision-making tools used in
business (service and manufacturing) and economics. Topics include:
introduction to operation management, linear programming, inventory
management, project planning and control (PERT CRP and CPM),
forecasting and others. Cross-listed with ECO233
Prerequisites: BUS233, or permission of instructor
BUS 336Elements of Business Law
3.00 credit hours
BUS336 Elements of Business Law Three credit hours Deals with the
elements of law especially relevant to students who will take the CPA
Exam.
Prerequisites: ENG 132
BUS 339Management Information Systems
3.00 credit hours
BUS339 Management Information Systems Three credit hours An
overview of various business information systems with special emphasis
on information solutions in business problems. The impact of these
solutions in various corporate levels will be analyzed.
Corequisites: ACC236; ECO232
BUS 410Professional Presentation
1.00 credit hours
BUS410 Professional Preparation One credit hour Provides help in
surfacing, organizing, and assessing information that will be useful in job
hunting efforts, as well as coaching in resume writing, interviewing skills,
image building, and action planning.
2023-24 University Catalog 123
BUS 433Business and Economic Research
3.00 credit hours
BUS433 Business and Economic Research Three credit hours An
examination of various issues and topics from the perspective of
business and economics including problem formulation, literature review,
research and analytical design, data collection and analysis of data. This
course will culminate with the completion of an investigative paper in
BUS460.
Prerequisites: BUS233
BUS 435Business Policy
3.00 credit hours
BUS435 Business Policy Three credit hours This capstone course
deals with the administration process under conditions of uncertainty.
Emphasis is placed on integrating knowledge acquired in the functional
areas of business administration in formulating management policies.
Prerequisites: ACC236, MGT334, ECO232, BUS234, BUS 330, BUS339,
MKT331
BUS 450Research and Case Analysis
3.00 credit hours
BUS450 Research and Case Analysis Three Credit Hours This course
uses case analysis research methodology to teach students how to
bring together their knowledge of the functional areas of business
administration (management, marketing, accounting, finance, and
economics) to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats (SWOT analysis) of companies in different business situations.
Student will be taught to make recommendations to the company based
on their analysis. Each student will also select a company that they will
analyze in their senior paper in BUS455.
Prerequisites: ACC236, BUS233, ECO231, MGT333, MKT331, ECO232
and BAF330
BUS 455Business Policy: Senior Inves.Paper
3.00 credit hours
BUS455: Business Policy: The Senior Investigative Paper Three Credit
Hours This course deals with conducting research to analyze a company
under conditions of uncertainty. Each student researches the company
they selected in BUS450 to write a Senior Paper that integrates the
knowledge acquired in the functional areas of business administration
(management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics) to
conduct a SWOT analysis and provide recommendations based on it. The
paper is done under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisites: BUS450
BUS 460Senior Paper
3.00 credit hours
BUS460 Senior Paper Three credit hours Students will write an
investigative paper based upon the research proposal developed in
the The paper will be done under the supervision of a faculty person.
Prerequisite: BUS433.
Prerequisites: course
BUS 480Business Analytics
3.00 credit hours
BUS480 Business Analytics Three Credit Hours This course will introduce
ways in which enterprises, such as private entities, non-profits, and
governments, that can use data to gain insights and make better
decisions. Emphasis on analyzing data related to business operations,
finance, accounting, market response, customer segmentation, customer
targeting, brand positioning and pricing and promotion decisions, etc.,
will all be studies in critical thinking and strategic planning to relate to
other discipline and functions. Also, explanatory, and predictive models,
optimization, and simulation will be included to influence business
decision and possible profitable actions.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or MTH133, MGT333, ECO231, MKT331
ACC235, BAF330
BUS 490Internship
3.00 credit hours
BUS490 Internship Three credit hours Internship related to Business.
Minimum of 120 hours of on-the-job experience designed to bridge the
gap between the academic world and the business world. Students must
have an overall grade point average of 2.0. Only one period of internship
is permitted.
Prerequisites: Six hours of Business Administration courses
Chemistry (CHE)
CHE 110Chemistry of the Origins of Life
1.00 credit hours
CHE110 Chemistry of the Origins of Life One credit hour An exploration of
the basic chemical principles necessary to speculate about the chemical
reactions necessary for the origin of life. Offered during the summer only.
CHE 111General Chemistry I Laboratory
1.00 credit hours
CHE111 General Chemistry Laboratory I One credit hour Laboratory
course to accompany Chemistry 131. Three hours of lab per week.
Corequisites: CHE131 or consent of department
CHE 112General Chemistry II Laboratory
1.00 credit hours
CHE112 General Chemistry Laboratory II One credit hour Laboratory
course to accompany Chemistry 132. Three hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: CHE111 and 131
Corequisites: CHE132 or consent of department
CHE 130Foundations of Chemistry
3.00 credit hours
CHE130 Foundations of Chemistry Three credit hours Basic concepts
and competencies of chemistry will be presented and practiced. Students
successfully completing the course should be better prepared to succeed
in higher chemistry courses. For elective credit only.
CHE 131General Chemistry I
3.00 credit hours
CHE131 General Chemistry I Three credit hours A discussion of the
fundamental principles of chemistry in relation to the physical and
chemical properties of the metallic and nonmetallic elements and their
compounds. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites: Placement in MTH137 or higher or passing score on
departmental placement exam, or approval of department head
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CHE 132General Chemistry II
3.00 credit hours
CHE132 General Chemistry II Three credit hours A continuation of
Chemistry 131. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites: CHE131
Corequisites: CHE112 or consent of department
CHE 211Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
1.00 credit hours
CHE211 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I One credit hour Laboratory
course to accompany Chemistry 231. An introduction to basic laboratory
techniques of organic chemistry plus explorations into organic synthesis,
and spectral analysis. Four hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: CHE112 and 132
Corequisites: CHE231 or consent of department
CHE 212Organic Chemistry Lab II
1.00 credit hours
CHE212 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II One credit hour Laboratory
course to accompany Chemistry 232. An introduction to basic laboratory
techniques of organic chemistry plus exploration into organic synthesis,
and spectral analysis. Four hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: CHE211 and 231
Corequisites: CHE232 or consent of department
CHE 221Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I
2.00 credit hours
Laboratory course to accompany Chemistry 231. An introduction to basic
laboratory techniques of organic chemistry plus explorations into organic
synthesis, and spectral analysis. Four hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: CHE112 and 132
Corequisites: CHE231 or consent of Department
CHE 222Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
2.00 credit hours
CHE222 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II Two Credit Hour Laboratory
course to accompany Chemistry 232. An introduction to basic laboratory
techniques of organic chemistry plus exploration into organic synthesis,
and spectral analysis. Four hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites: CHE221 and 231
Corequisites: CHE232 or consent of department
CHE 231Organic Chemistry I
3.00 credit hours
CHE231 Organic Chemistry I Three credit hours A study of the
fundamental principles of Organic Chemistry including reaction
mechanisms, functional group reactions and preparations, syntheses of
and within both aliphatic and aromatic systems, plus stereochemical and
spectroscopic considerations. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites: CHE132
CHE 232Organic Chemistry II
3.00 credit hours
CHE232 Organic Chemistry II Three credit hours A continuation of
Chemistry 231. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites: CHE231
CHE 313Biochemistry Laboratory I
1.00 credit hours
CHE313-314 Biochemistry Laboratory I & II One credit hour each
Laboratory courses to accompany Chemistry 333-334. Four hours of
laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: CHE211, 231
CHE 314Biochemistry Laboratory II
1.00 credit hours
CHE313-314 Biochemistry Laboratory I & II One credit hour each
Laboratory courses to accompany Chemistry 333-334. Four hours of
laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: CHE211, 231
CHE 325Analytical Chemistry and Instr I
2.00 credit hours
CHE325 Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory I
Two credit hours Laboratory course to accompany Chemistry 335. Four
hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: CHE222 and 232 or consent of the Department
Corequisites: CHE335
CHE 326Analytical Chemistry and Inst II
2.00 credit hours
CHE326 Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory II
Two credit hours Laboratory course to accompany Chemistry 336. Four
hours of laboratory a week.
CHE 333Biochemistry I
3.00 credit hours
CHE333 Biochemistry I Three credit hours A study of the biochemical
processes and molecular reactions occurring in living systems, including
a study of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, metabolic reactions and
accompanying energy considerations. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisites: CHE231 or consent of the department
CHE 334Biochemistry II
3.00 credit hours
CHE334 Biochemistry II Three credit hours A continuation of CHE333.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisites: CHE333
CHE 335Analytical Chemistry and Instr I
3.00 credit hours
CHE335 Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis I Three credit
hours The theory and practice of analytical measurements using
volumetric, gravimetric and instrumental methods. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites: CHE222 and 232 or consent of the Department
CHE 336Anal. Chem & Inst. II
3.00 credit hours
CHE336 Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis II Three credit
hours A continuation of CHE335: the theory and practice of analytical
measurements using volumetric, gravimetric and instrumental methods.
Prerequisites: CHE335 and 325 or consent of the
CHE 343Analytical Chemistry
4.00 credit hours
CHE343 Analytical Chemistry Four credit hours The theory and practice
of analytical measurements as applied to volumetric and gravimetric
determinations
Prerequisites: CHE212
CHE 344Instrumental Analysis
4.00 credit hours
CHE344 Instrumental Analysis Four credit hours A discussion of
the theoretical principles and applications of modern chemical
instrumentation including spectroscopic, chromatographic and
electrochemical techniques. Appropriate experiments to complement the
discussion. Three lectures and four hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: CHE212, 232 and 343 or consent of department
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CHE 411Select Experiments in Physical Chem
1.00 credit hours
CHE411-412 Selected Experiments in Physical Chemistry One credit hour
each Laboratory courses to accompany Chemistry 431-432. Four hours of
laboratory a week.
CHE 412Select Exper in Physical Chemistry
1.00 credit hours
CHE411-412 Selected Experiments in Physical Chemistry One credit hour
each Laboratory courses to accompany Chemistry 431-432. Four hours of
laboratory a week.
CHE 422Laboratory Projects in Chemistry
2.00 credit hours
CHE422 Laboratory Projects in Chemistry Two credit hours Laboratory
investigation designed to allow the student to become more actively
involved in chemical research either by participating in faculty designed
projects or by pursuing individual interests approved by the Department
Chair. Progress reports, discussions, and presentation of results are
required. Credit for this course can also be earned by outside research in
industry, government, or academic settings. Requires a minimum of 80
hours of work time for two credit hours. May be repeated for credit upon
approval of the Department Chair; however a maximum of three hours of
CHE422-430 credit may be applied to the Chemistry major or minor or
General Science major requirements. Cross-listed as BIO422.
Prerequisites: approval by Department Chair
CHE 423Sel. Experiment in Physical Chem.
2.00 credit hours
CHE423 Selected Experiments in Physical Chemistry Two credit hours
Laboratory course to accompany Chemistry 431. Four hours of laboratory
a week. Crosslisted with PHY 423.
Prerequisites: CHE112; PHY242 or 244
Corequisites: CHE431 or PHY 431
CHE 424Selected Experiment in Phy Chem
2.00 credit hours
CHE424 Selected Experiments in Physical Chemistry Two credit hours
Laboratory course to accompany Chemistry 432. Four hours of laboratory
a week Crosslisted with PHY 424.
Prerequisites: CHE112; PHY242 or 244
Corequisites: CHE432 or PHY 432
CHE 430Research Problems in Chemistry
3.00 credit hours
CHE430 Research Problems in Chemistry Three credit hours Independent
or team work in laboratory investigation of some aspect of chemistry.
Progress reports, discussions, and presentation of results are required.
Credit for this course can also be earned by outside research in industry,
government, or academic settings. Requires a minimum of 120 hours
of work time for three credit hours. May be repeated for credit upon
approval of the Department Chair; however, a maximum of three hours of
CHE422-430 credit may be applied to the Chemistry major or minor or
General Science major requirements. Cross-listed as BIO430.
Prerequisites: approval by Department Chair
CHE 431Physical Chemistry I
3.00 credit hours
CHE431 Physical Chemistry I Three credit hours The principles of
chemistry as applied to the properties and behavior of gases, liquids,
solids and solutions. The basic principles of Thermodynamics, Quantum
Mechanics, and Kinetics and their applications to chemical and
biochemical systems. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisites: CHE132, MTH231 and PHY242 or 244
CHE 432Physical Chemistry II
3.00 credit hours
CHE432 Physical Chemistry II Three credit hours A continuation of
Chemistry 431. Lectures: three hours a week.
Prerequisites: CHE431
CHE 435Advanced Organic Chemistry
3.00 credit hours
CHE435 Advanced Organic Chemistry Three credit hours Topics
of interest in theoretical and practical organic chemistry, including
mechanisms, reactions and synthetic methods. Heterocyclic chemistry
included. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisites: CHE232
CHE 490Internship
3.00 credit hours
CHE490 Internship Three credit hours A supervised internship with hands
on experiences in a professional environment which will provide the
student with exposure to the job market or graduate school. The student
will be required to formally present a detailed description of his/her work
activities and experiences. A minimum of 120 hours must be completed
for three credit hours. May be repeated for credit. Departmental approval
required.
CHE 497Special Topics in Chemistry
1.00 credit hours
CHE497-498-499 Special Topics in Chemistry One, Two or Three credit
hours Seminar, discussion and/or laboratory course requiring advanced
reading in the scientific literature. A current topic selected by the
instructor will determine the focus for the semester. May be repeated for
credit.
CHE 498Special Topics
2.00 credit hours
CHE497-498-499 Special Topics in Chemistry One, Two or Three credit
hours Seminar, discussion and/or laboratory course requiring advanced
reading in the scientific literature. A current topic selected by the
instructor will determine the focus for the semester. May be repeated for
credit
CHE 499Special Topics in Chemistry
3.00 credit hours
CHE497-498-499 Special Topics in Chemistry One, Two or Three credit
hours Seminar, discussion and/or laboratory course requiring advanced
reading in the scientific literature. A current topic selected by the
instructor will determine the focus for the semester. May be repeated for
credit.
Chinese (CHI)
CHI 131Elementary Chinese I
3.00 credit hours
CHI131 Elementary Chinese I Three credit hours An introductory
course in the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. An interactive classroom approach emphasizing the
application of language to concrete situations using essential vocabulary
and structures as well as an appreciation of Chinese culture.
CHI 132Elementary Chinese II
3.00 credit hours
CHI132 Elementary Chinese II Three credit hours A continuation of
CHI131 in an ever-interactive classroom environment with emphasis on
expansion of vocabulary and grammatical concepts as well as exposure
to the concrete reality of culturally diverse attitudes and behaviors.
Prerequisites: CHI131 or placement by examination
126 Communication Arts (COM)
CHI 196Special Topics in Chinese
3.00 credit hours
This course provides a freshman-level introduction to a particular topic in
Chinese languageor literature. The course may be repeated for credit in
cases where students take courses in different topics. This course may,
at times, be cross-listed with ENG 196.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG131 or CHI131 or equivalent
placement
CHI 231Intermediate Chinese I
3.00 credit hours
CHI231 Intermediate Chinese I Three credit hours Emphasis on
communicative and writing skills. Short basic readings, conversation,
grammar and aspects of culture.
Prerequisites: CHI132
CHI 232Intermediate Chinese II
3.00 credit hours
CHI232 Intermediate Chinese II Three credit hours A continuation of
CHI231 with more reading, conversation, and composition. Strong
emphasis on developing facility in oral and written expression.
Prerequisites: CHI231
CHI 235Internship in Chinese
3.00 credit hours
CHI235 Internship in Chinese Three credit hours One semester of full-
time real-life experience in the field where Chinese language students
apply their academic knowledge and skills to the workplace. subject to
Department approval.
Prerequisites: CHI232 or permission of instructor
CHI 296Topics in Chinese
3.00 credit hours
CHI296 Topics in Chinese Three to Four Credit Hours This course
provides a sophomore-level examination of a particular topic in Chinese
language or literature. The course may be repeated for credit for cases
where students take courses in different topics. The four credit section
includes a lab section that examines the topic through Chinese-language
texts. This course may, at times, be cross-listed with ENG296. In addition,
a grade of C or better in CHI132, equivalent placement, or permission of
the instructor for four credit version of the course.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG131 or CHI131 or equivalent
placement
CHI 395Field Study in Chinese
6.00 credit hours
CHI395/495 Field Study in Chinese Six Credit Hours First hand study in
of Chinese language, literature, and/or civilization abroad. Credit hours of
the academic program abroad subject to Departmental and proper filling
in Registrar's Office prior to departure. May be repeated for additional
credit.
Prerequisites: Any introductory Chinese course or permission of the
Department Chair
CHI 489Topics in Digital Storytelling
3.00 credit hours
CHI489: Topics in Digital Storytelling One, Two, Three Credit Hours This
course examines digital storytelling within a topical context. Students
both study digital narratives and learn how to create their own digital
narratives within the context of the course topic. May be repeated for
credit so long as the topics are different. Nay be cross listed with other
Digital Storytelling courses.
CHI 495Field Study in Chinese
6.00 credit hours
CHI395/495 Field Study in Chinese Six Credit Hours First hand study in
of Chinese language, literature, and/or civilization abroad. Credit hours of
the academic program abroad subject to Departmental and proper filling
in Registrar's Office prior to departure. May be repeated for additional
credit.
Prerequisites: Any introductory Chinese course or permission of the
Department Chair
CHI 496Special Topics in Chinese
3.00 credit hours
CHI496 Special Topics in Chinese Three credit hours This course
provides a detailed investigation of a special topic in Chinese language or
literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases where students
take courses in different topics.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHI232, equivalent placement, or
permission of the instructor
Communication Arts (COM)
COM 130Public Speaking and Communication
3.00 credit hours
COM130 Public Speaking and Communication Three credit hours A
practical communication course in public speaking and professional
communication in various public and professional settings and
platforms. (Formerly COM130 Fundamentals of Speech). Note: Students
must receive a grade of C or higher.
COM 230Introduction to Mass Communication
3.00 credit hours
COM230 Introduction to Mass Communication Three credit hours The
course presents a survey of the nature, characteristics, and history
of the mass communications industries – newspapers, magazines,
motion pictures, records, radio, television, Internet communication, public
relations and advertising. It also introduces students to professional
opportunities in those fields with guest speakers from and field trips to
local communication organizations. Required of all Communication Arts
majors. Should be taken in the sophomore year.
Prerequisites: C or better in COM130
COM 231Media Writing
3.00 credit hours
COM231 Media Writing Three credit hours The course teaches the basic
techniques of writing and formats widely employed in professional
media. Students will study grammar, mechanics, and Associated Press
style required for news writing. Required of all majors, preferably in
freshman and sophomore years
COM 232Communication Theory
3.00 credit hours
COM232 Mass Communication Theory Three credit hours Analysis of
historical and contemporary theories with emphasis on Communication
Research. This course will prepare students to advance into the Junior
and Senior seminar courses. Required for all Communication Arts majors.
Prerequisites: COM230
COM 233Photojournalism I
3.00 credit hours
COM233 Photojournalism I Three credit hours A course in basic still-
photography and photojournalism. A laboratory fee may be required.
(Same as VPG233)
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COM 235Design I
3.00 credit hours
COM235 Design I Three credit hours Basic course in visual concepts and
design techniques. A laboratory fee may be required. (Same as VPG235)
COM 236Design II
3.00 credit hours
COM236 Design II Three credit hours Advanced course in visual concepts
and design techniques for electronic and print media. A laboratory fee
may be required. (Same as VPG 236)
Prerequisites: COM235
COM 237Broadcast Operations
3.00 credit hours
COM237 Broadcast Operations Three credit hours Introduction
to broadcast and cable station and network operations, including
management, programming, regulation, ratings, advertising, and sales.
Includes attention to public and educational broadcasting, cable services,
and new technologies. The class includes guest speakers, field trips, and
readings from professional literature.
COM 238Audio Production & Programming I
3.00 credit hours
COM238 Audio Production and Programming I Three credit hours
Audio programming practices and production techniques, nature and
types of programs, radio and audio formats and strategies, acquiring
and scheduling programs, program analysis and criticism. Includes
considerable hands-on practices.
Prerequisites: COM236 or 237
COM 239Video Production & Programming I
3.00 credit hours
COM239 Video Production and Programming I Three credit hours
Introduction to video production – writing, recording, performing, and
producing. Includes hands-on work as camera operators, directors,
editors, and producers for video.
Prerequisites: COM236 or 237
COM 240Business Writing
3.00 credit hours
COM240 Business Writing Three credit hours Techniques of writing in
business and other organizational contexts – including letters, reports,
studies, and publicity materials. Public Relations students may be
advised to enroll in sections taught by Communication Arts faculty
members. (Same as ENG233)
COM 252Interpersonal Communication
3.00 credit hours
COM252 Interpersonal Communication Three credit hours The course
introduces students to the theory and practice of interpersonal
communication, the ultimate goal being to help them develop more
effective communication skills in their personal and professional
lives. Emphasis is placed on relational communication in personal,
social, professional and cultural contexts. Topics include areas such as
emotions, communicating with family, communicating at work, verbal
and nonverbal communication, listening, and relationship development,
maintenance and dissolution.
COM 256Health Communication Course
3.00 credit hours
COM256- Health Communication Course Three Credit Hours This course
will explain communication in a health context with a focus on both
interpersonal and mass media. The course will take a theoretical and
practical approach to health communication. Students will learn different
health communication theories and apply the theories to real health
projects. No
Prerequisites: required
COM 330Reporting
3.00 credit hours
COM330 Reporting Three credit hours Development of sound
news judgment. Practice in various methods of searching for news,
interviewing and fact finding, and techniques of reporting news.
Prerequisites: COM231
COM 331Feature Writing
3.00 credit hours
COM331 Feature Writing Three credit hours Training and extensive
practice in writing feature stories for newspapers and magazines.
Prerequisites: COM231
COM 332Editing
3.00 credit hours
COM332 Editing Three credit hours Techniques and production
processes employed in various types of publications. Copy editing,
headline writing, layout and other facets of editing newspapers, with
some attention to other types of publications as time permits.
Prerequisites: COM231
COM 334Journalism & Graphic Design Wrkshop
3.00 credit hours
COM334 Journalism and Graphic Design Workshop Three credit hours
Practical experience in reporting, writing, editing, layout, design, and
photography for the student newspaper – editing will be included as
substantive material both semesters. Copy editing, headline writing,
layout, and other facets of editing newspapers, with some attention to
other types of publications, will be covered. May be repeated once for
credit if available space permits. The class must be taken once in the
fall and once in the spring semester. The two semesters may be taken in
either order.
Prerequisites: COM231, COM330 Reporting and permission of
instructor
COM 335Public Relations I
3.00 credit hours
COM335 Public Relations I Three credit hours Training and extensive
practice in employee communications, one of the two principal foci of
public relations practice. The complementary course, COM336, Public
Relations II, focuses on media relations. Minor topics in public relations
are subdivided between the two courses, which may be taken in either
order.
Prerequisites: COM231, COM240 or consent of department
COM 336Public Relations II
3.00 credit hours
COM336 Public Relations II Three credit hours Training and extensive
practice in media relations, one of the two principal focuses of public
relations practice. The complementary course, COM335 (Public Relations
I) focuses on employee communication. Minor topics in public relations
are subdivided between the two courses, which may be taken in either
order.
Prerequisites: COM231, COM240 or consent of department
128 Communication Arts (COM)
COM 337Media Campaigns
3.00 credit hours
COM337 Media Campaigns Three credit hours This course provides
practical experience in public relations work, including writing for a
professional newsletter, promotional campaigns, and other public
relations work as available in any semester. May be repeated once for
credit if available space permits.
Prerequisites: COM335 or COM336
COM 339Video Production & Programming II
3.00 credit hours
COM339 Video Production and Programming II Three credit hours
Advanced study and practice in video studio and field production,
including both technical and creative facets of the work. Writing,
producing and editing video projects.
Prerequisites: COM239
COM 342Digital Design Workshop
3.00 credit hours
COM342 Digital Design Workshop Three credit hours Advanced study
in using concepts in photojournalism and design to enhance students’
ability to deliver professional mass media products.
Prerequisites: : COM233 Photography and COM235 Design or
Permission of Instructor
COM 360Junior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
COM360 Junior Seminar Three credit hours The student will formulate
a topic, conduct a literature search, and develop a research plan as
necessary to write a proposal for a senior investigative paper. The
proposal will be presented orally, using audiovisual support when
appropriate, and reviewed by at least one reader who is not the instructor,
but whose advice will be considered by the instructor in determining
the grade. Successful completion of the course requires acceptance of
the written proposal. The course requires regular individual meetings
with the instructor in addition to scheduled class time. Required of
Junior Communication Arts majors who have completed COM231 and
COM232.
COM 362Video Post Production
3.00 credit hours
COM362 Video Post-Production Three credit hours Techniques and
applications of editing video for broadcast, independent, and corporate
productions – includes production of titles and graphics for video.
Prerequisites: COM239
COM 364Rhetoric & Persuasion
3.00 credit hours
COM364 Rhetoric and Persuasion Three credit hours A practical course
in learning how to build and analyze persuasive messages, both oral
and mediated. Includes reasoning and rhetorical analysis: invention of
relevant topics, strategic arrangement and delivery appropriate for public
and digital mediums. Also includes applied research.
Prerequisites: COM130
COM 366Beginning Web Publishing
3.00 credit hours
COM366 Beginning Web Publishing Three credit hours This course
introduces students to website design and purpose-driven content
development. The course will focus on the convergence of multi-digital
media content using emerging technologies for journalistic and e-
commerce activities. Three hours credit. No
COM 367Social Media Development
3.00 credit hours
COM367- Social Media Development Three Credit Hours This course
analyses current and social media and their future as publishing and
business tools. The course prepares students to better understand
various internet social media by analyzing their in-depth uses and
business models. Three hours credit. No
Prerequisites: .
COM 368E-Portfolio Design
3.00 credit hours
COM368- E-Portfolio Three Credit Hours This course allows students to
develop an e-portfolio website and understand it's use as basic personal
business tool for professional development/communication. The e-
portfolio can be used to secure internships, employment and other
opportunities of interest. Three hours credit. No
Prerequisites: .
COM 430Communication Mgmt, Mktg & Research
3.00 credit hours
COM430 Communication Management, Marketing and Research Three
credit hours Covers business-side operations in media firms, including
advertising, research, marketing, promotions, and sales.
COM 431Media Literacy
3.00 credit hours
COM431 Media Literacy Three credit hours An analytical approach to
various mass media with an emphasis on the development of media
literacy–an ability to critically assess and respond to mass mediated
messages. Students will learn how media content is constructed and
will learn how to interpret the intentions of the messages through critical
viewing, listening and thinking.
Prerequisites: COM231
COM 432Intercultural Communication
3.00 credit hours
COM432 Intercultural Communication Three credit hours Introduces
students to the study of intercultural communication by examining the
influence of culture in different communication contexts. The instruction
endeavors to move students from theory to practice by engaging them
with simulation and experiential activities, with multicultural experiences,
and with interviewing people of differing cultural and social groups.
Prerequisites: COM231
COM 433The African-American Press
3.00 credit hours
COM433 The African-American Press Three credit hours A history of the
African-American press, including an examination of black newspapers.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing
COM 434Broadcast News Writing & Announcing
3.00 credit hours
COM434 Broadcast News Writing and Announcing Three credit hours
Instruction in gathering information, writing and announcing for radio and
television. The focus is mainly on news and public affairs but the course
may include attention to other types of programming.
Prerequisites: COM231
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COM 435Audio Workshop
3.00 credit hours
COM435 Audio Workshop Three credit hours Advanced work in the
campus audio facilities. Students conduct all facets of production and
operations. With the approval of the instructor, a student may work in a
variety of operations roles or concentrate on one function – production,
announcing, programming, promotions, research, interviewing, studio
or field recording, editing, etc. May be repeated once for credit if space
permits. Students may substitute certain required courses with the
approval of the Department.
Prerequisites: COM237 and at least one of the following: COM238 or
COM 343 or COM430
COM 436Video Workshop
3.00 credit hours
COM436 Video Workshop Three credit hours Work on the production
of longer form video projects. With the approval of the instructor a
student may work in a variety of facets of the production of a show
or concentrate on one function – research, writing, interviewing,
performance, camera work, editing, etc. May be repeated once for credit if
space permits. Students may substitute certain required courses with the
approval of the Department.
Prerequisites: COM239 or COM434
COM 437Sports Broadcasting
3.00 credit hours
COM437 Sports Broadcasting Three credit hours Introduction to the
study of Sports Broadcasting. Emphasis will be on the role of the sports
announcer. Students will learn the fundamentals of sports reporting,
sportscasts, sports critiques, and research and game play-by-play
broadcasting.
COM 438Speaking in the Professions
3.00 credit hours
COM438 Speaking in the Professions Three credit hours Practice
in preparing and presenting various types of speeches expected of
professional people and in planning and conducting public discussions.
Practice in parliamentary procedure.
Prerequisites: C or better in COM130
COM 439Special Topic in Communication Arts
3.00 credit hours
COM439 Special Topics in Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Relations,
&Telecommunications Three credit hours Advanced study in professional
practices in journalism and graphic design – may be repeated for up to
six hours of credit if topics are different.
Prerequisites: Permission of Department
COM 440Online Journalism
3.00 credit hours
COM440 Online Journalism Three Credit Hour Three credit hours
Students will learn the basics of reporting, writing and editing for
the university student online publication. The class will also work
in conjunction with COM233 Photojournalism, COM330 Reporting,
COM332 Editing and COM 334 Journalism Workshop to keep the online
publication current. Can be repeated once for credit.
COM 445Journalism Ethics
3.00 credit hours
COM445 Journalism Ethics Three Credit Hours Study of basic ethical
standards and First Amendment rights for journalists in the U.S.,
examining case studies that cover the issue of libel, plagiarism,
fabrication, anonymity, and source confidentiality.
COM 460Senior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
COM460 Senior Seminar Three credit hours The student will write a
senior investigative paper and present it orally, using audiovisual support
when appropriate. The paper will be reviewed by at least one reader who
is not the instructor, but whose advice will be considered by the instructor
in determining the grade. Successful completion of the course requires
acceptance of the senior investigative paper by the university. The course
requires regular individual meetings with the instructor in addition to
scheduled class time. Required of Communication Arts majors.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in COM360
COM 490Internship in Communication Arts
3.00 credit hours
COM490 Internship in Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Relations,
& Telecommunications Three credit hours Practical experience in
publishing and graphic arts in professional organizations. Open only to
Communication Arts majors upon the determination by an advisor that
the student is prepared for the internship desired. May be repeated for a
total of six credit hours. An internship requires 120 hours of work time for
3 hours of academic credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and advisor
COM 492Advanced Communication Research
3.00 credit hours
COM492- Advanced Communication Research Three Credit Hours
Students will work closely with the instructor to conduct a research
project. The project will include topic proposal, data collection and
analysis. Students will also learn how to present data for research
conferences.
Prerequisites: Com 360 and COM460
COM 499Independent Study in Communications
3.00 credit hours
COM499 Independent Study in Communications One, Two, Three credit
hours An in-depth study in an area of Communications consistent with
student interest and possible career objectives. Study should include
planned and structured work or special project cooperatively determined
by student and instructor. Enrollment: One, two or three hours according
to the scope of the work or project to be completed. The course may be
repeated once for credit. Multiple enrollments may not exceed six credit
hours.
Prerequisites: Advanced Standing and Permission of Department
Computer Engineering (CSE)
CSE 138Intro Computer Science & Engineerin
3.00 credit hours
CSE138- Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Three Credit
hours The course covers a description of a computer system, relationship
between software and hardware, software and hardware configuration,
and introduction to logic circuits, electronic circuits and systems, plus a
hands-on lab experience.
CSE 330Logic & Digital Circuits
3.00 credit hours
CSE330 Logic and Digital Circuits Three credit hours Basic logic gates,
number systems, combinational logic circuits, optimization of logic
circuits and K-maps, applications in logic systems design, sequential
logic circuits, registers, memory and applications of sequential circuits.
Prerequisites: MTH137 or higher, and CSE138
130 Computer Engineering (CSE)
CSE 331Circuit Theory
3.00 credit hours
CSE331- Circuit Theory I Three Credit hours The course emphasizes
Kirchoff’s laws, voltage and current sources, d-c circuit analysis, circuit
theorem, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, superposition theorem,
maximum power transfer theorem, mesh and node equations. It also
includes A-C waveforms, average and r.m.s calculations, active and
reactive power, introduction to a-c circuits, phasor diagrams, and an
introduction to transit circuit analysis.
Prerequisites: MTH231 or higher
CSE 332Foundations of Semiconductor Device
3.00 credit hours
CSE332 Foundations of Semiconductor Devices Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to semiconductor devices, p-n
junctions, diode special diodes, p-n-p and n-p-n BJT, d-c characteristics
and biasing circuits, d-c and a-c load lines. Field effect transistors (FET),
MOSFETs and CMOS characteristics, and biasing circuits. An introduction
to amplifier circuits using BJT, RFT, and MOSFET.
Prerequisites: CSE331
CSE 334Electronic Measurement & Design
3.00 credit hours
CSE334 Electronics Measurements and Design Three credit hours This
course introduces students to electronics measuring equipment such
as oscilloscopes, power supplies and multimeters. It also includes the
design and implantation of diode circuits, BJT circuits, EFT and MOSFET
circuits and some power electronic devices.
Corequisites: CSE332
CSE 335Circuit Theory II
3.00 credit hours
CSE335 Circuit Theory II Three credit hours The course is a continuation
of the CSE-331, Circuit Theory I. It entails the study of sinusoidal and
non-sinusoidal waves, reactance, impedance, simple transient analysis
of electrical circuits, R-L, R-C, and R-L-C responses, complex frequency
and phasors, steady-state AC circuits, power and power factor, filters, op-
amp circuits, and two port networks. PSpice simulation program is used
as a computer-aided tool to analyze, develop and implement the circuit
designs.
Prerequisites: Circuit Theory I CSE331
CSE 430Senior Project
3.00 credit hours
CSE430 Senior Project Three credit hours The department will offer
a group of senior projects every year which cover different areas in
computer science, information technology and computer engineering.
These projects will require individual investigation and research as well
as team hardware and/or software implementation. Each student is
required to successfully complete a senior investigative paper.
Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of the department
CSE 432Electronics Circuit Design
3.00 credit hours
CSE432- Electronics Circuit Design- Three Credits The course includes
operational amplifiers: RC and RF amplifiers; an introduction to pulse
circuits, feedback, and oscillators; analog and digital integrates circuits,
and VISI technology:
Prerequisites: CSE 332
CSE 433Digital Signal Processing
3.00 credit hours
CSE433 Digital Signal Processing Three credit hours This course
emphasizes the sampling theory, spectrum of sampled signals, pulse
code modulation, encoders/decoders, digital modulation techniques,
frequency shift keying, phase shift keying amplitude shift keying, delta
modulation, digitization of audio and video signals, image compression
and effect of noise on digital signals. The course also includes laboratory
experience in the DSP lab.
Corequisites: CSE432
CSE 434Advanced Electronic Systems
3.00 credit hours
CSE434- Advanced Electronics System- Three Credit hours This course
introduces the students to a variety of advanced electronics systems
such as microwave systems, transmission line systems, antenna
systems, analog and digital communications systems, automatic control
systems, and robotics. The course includes lab experience in a variety of
labs.
Corequisites: CSC432
CSE 435Practicum
3.00 credit hours
CSE435 Practicum Three credit hours This course represents an
opportunity for students, under the supervision of faculty, to obtain work
experience in the areas covered by the Department’s academic programs.
This can be implemented through internships and/or research projects;
40 hours of work per credit is required. Accordingly, the student must
work 120 hours for this three-credit-hour course. May be repeated when
the topic varies.
Prerequisites: Consent of Department
CSE 436Automatic Control Systems
3.00 credit hours
CSE436 Automatic Control Systems Three credit hours This course
includes elements of electronic control systems, open and closed loop
control systems, feedback systems, transfer function for control systems,
Nyquest criteria and stability of control systems, stabilizing phase lead
and phase lag circuits, Bode diagrams, dc and ac control systems, an
introduction to digital control systems, and an introduction to digital
control systems. The course includes lab experience in the Automatic
Control and Robotics Lab.
Prerequisites: CSE332
CSE 438Advanced Logic & Microprocessors
3.00 credit hours
CSE438 Advanced Logic and Microprocessors Three credit hours The
course includes sequential logic circuits, flop flops, computer reliability,
computer arithmetic, assembly language programming, the central
processing unit, microprocessor architecture, memory organization,
input/output, practical microprocessor architecture.
Prerequisites: CSE330
CSE 439Sp Top: Computer Science & Engineer
3.00 credit hours
CSE439 Special Topics in Computer Science and Engineering Three
Credit Hours In this course special topics cover new advances in
computer science, computer engineering and information technology will
be selected and offered by the department. The theme covered by the
course may change from one semester to another. Examples are topics
to cover are new networking operating systems, new database packages,
artificial intelligence, and telecommunications.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department
2023-24 University Catalog 131
Computer Science (CSC)
CSC 131Computers in Society
3.00 credit hours
CSC131 Computer in Society Three credit hours This course provides
students with an introduction to computer hardware and software
in addition to computer applications such as work processing
spreadsheets, database, power point, and multimedia. The course will
also introduce students to the World Wide Web and its application.
CSC 133Web Design
3.00 credit hours
CS 133- Web Design Three Credit Hours This course will cover the basis
of Web page and Web site Design. Students will be able to develop
platform-independent sites using HTML and CSS.
CSC 134Computer Science Principles
3.00 credit hours
CSC134 Computer Science Principles Three credit hours This course
introduces students to the foundational concepts of the field and
challenges them to use computer science as a platform to positively
impact their community. The course will introduce students to the
creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data
sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts both
locally and globally. NSP: IG
Prerequisites: None
CSC 135Intro to Programming Python
3.00 credit hours
CSC135 Introduction to Programming with Python Three credit hours
This course aims to teach basic programming and computational
concepts to students with little or no previous coding experience. It
introduces core programming basics including data types, control
structures, algorithm development, and program design with functions
using the Python programming language.
Prerequisites: None
CSC 136Intro to Network Science
3.00 credit hours
CSC136 Introduction to Network Science Three credit hours This
course introduces students to Network Science with applications
for infrastructure, informational, biological, political, and relational
emergency management systems. Topics include social network
formation, diffusion processes such as epidemics or internet sharing, and
techniques such as social network analysis. Through interdisciplinary
examples, students learn about key aspects of disaster management
networks and basic tools to analyze and visualize them.
Prerequisites: CSC131
CSC 210Career Preparation Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
CSC210 Career Preparation Seminar I Once Credit Hour A seminar format
discussion led by CSE faculty on topics in the areas of computer science
and engineering. The seminar may include meetings with guest speakers,
discussion of assigned readings, exploration of scientific literatures, and
reflective writing.
Prerequisites: None
CSC 211Career Preparation Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
CSC211 Career Preparation Seminar II One credit hours A seminar format
discussion led by CSE faculty on topics in the areas of computer science
and engineering. The seminar may include meetings with guest speakers,
discussion of assigned readings, exploration of scientific literatures, and
reflective writing.
Prerequisites: None
CSC 230Introduction to Programming
3.00 credit hours
CSC230 Introduction to Programming Three credit hours This is an
introductory level course in programming using Visual Basic (VB).
Fundamental programming design concepts are introduced using flow
charts and pseudo codes and fundamentals of structured and object-
oriented programming. Students are taught how to design, code, and
execute programs using structured and object-oriented programming
languages decided by the department (C++/Java). The two courses must
include the implementation of competitive programming projects.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or higher
CSC 231Computer Programming I
3.00 credit hours
CSC231-232 Programming I & II Three credit hours These two courses
include fundamentals of computer program design, flow charts and
pseudo codes and fundamentals of structured and object-oriented
programming. Students are taught how to design, code, and execute
programs using structured and object-oriented programming languages
decided by the department (C++/Java). The two courses must include the
implementation of competitive programming projects.
CSC 232Computer Programming II
3.00 credit hours
CSC231-232 Programming I & II Three credit hours These two courses
include fundamentals of computer program design, flow charts and
pseudo codes and fundamentals of structured and object-oriented
programming. Students are taught how to design, code, and execute
programs using structured and object-oriented programming languages
decided by the department (C++/Java). The two courses must include the
implementation of competitive programming projects.
CSC 233Introduction to Discrete Structures
3.00 credit hours
CSC233 Introduction to Discrete Structures Three credit hours The
course includes elements of set algebra, partitions and counting
techniques. Boolean algebra, graphs, trees, grammars, basic theory
of groups, and finite state machines. The course also includes the
applications of these structures in computer science.
Prerequisites: CSE138, and MTH131
CSC 234Data Structures & Algorithms
3.00 credit hours
CSC234 Data Structures and Algorithms Three credit hours The
course includes basic concepts of data, linear lists, arrays and strings,
representation of trees and graphs, hashing, sorting and search
algorithms. Multi-linked structures, files, and storage allocation and
collection.
Prerequisites: CSC232
132 Computer Science (CSC)
CSC 235Data Analysis in Research
3.00 credit hours
CSC235 Data Analysis in Research Three credit hours This course will
provide a skill-set to analyze data to make data-driven decisions in
biomedical research, the healthcare industry, or business environments.
It includes an introduction to research methods, data visualization, and
basic statistics using data analysis software. This course satisfies the
Integrated Studies, Global Studies, and Emergent Fields pillar requirement
in the Liberal Studies curriculum.
Prerequisites: CSC131 and MATH 131 or higher
CSC 236Intro to Medical Informatics
3.00 credit hours
CSC236 Intro to Medical Informatics Three credit hours The field
of Medical Informatics deals with the storage, retrieval and use of
information in health care and medicine. In addition to fundamental
principles this course will introduce students to the electronic health
records, decision support systems, security issues, information retrieval,
bioinformatics, public health informatics, imaging informatics, nursing
informatics and consumer health informatics. Upon completion of the
course, the students will be able to explain Healthcare data management,
electronic medical records, Health IT software, computerized ECG, EEG
and EMG, computer assisted medical imaging, and Magnetic Resonance.
Prerequisites: CSC131
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
CSC 238Introduction to Information Securit
3.00 credit hours
CSC238 Introduction to Information Security Three Credit Hours
This course provides a background, foundation, and insight into the
subject of information security and assurance. The students will have a
comprehensive understanding of threats, cryptography, attack detection/
response, regulations, and information system risk management.
CSC 239GIS Mapping
3.00 credit hours
CSC239 GIS Mapping GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a
computer-based tool that uses spatial (geographic) data to analyze
and solve real-world problems. This course is designed to introduce the
student to the basic principles and techniques of GIS. The lab material
will emphasize GIS data collection, entry, storage, analysis, and output
using ArcGIS.
CSC 241Computer Programming I with Lab
4.00 credit hours
CSC241: Computer Programming I with Lab Four Credit Hours This
course introduce core programming basics, computer program design,
flow charts, pseudo codes, and fundamentals of structured and object-
oriented programming including data types, control structures, algorithm
development, and program design with functions. Course
Prerequisites: This course does not require any pre-requisite
CSC 242Computer Programming II with Lab
4.00 credit hours
CSC242: Computer Programming II with Lab Four credit hours This
course introduces advanced theory, design and implementation of
structured and object-oriented programming languages. In addition, the
course is designed to present data flow, control structures, program units
and storage management. Course
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CSC241
CSC 330Systems Analysis & Design
3.00 credit hours
CSC330 Systems Analysis and Design Three credit hours The course
introduces the students to system concepts, tools, and software
engineering approach to the analysis and design of systems to meet the
needs of the organization. The course also includes case studies.
Prerequisites: CSC231
CSC 331Applications Programming
3.00 credit hours
CSC331 Application Programming Three credit hours The focus of
this course is the use of structured and object-oriented programming
Languages (Java/C++), in the design and implantation of medium and
high level programming projects. The projects should reflect practical
applications from the information technology area including business,
computer science and engineering applications.
Prerequisites: CSC234
CSC 332Computer Networking
3.00 credit hours
CSC332 Computer Networking Three Credit Hours This course provides
an introduction to computer networking technologies, including
architectures, protocols and interfaces. The students will have solid
understanding of fundamentals of computer networks and major
protocols. They will also gain experience in the design and analysis of
network protocols through simulation and analytical models.
CSC 333Computer Organization & Architectur
3.00 credit hours
CSC333 Computer Organization and Architecture Three credit hours This
course covers computer interconnection structures, central processing
unit, instruction format and execution, memory organization and
addressing techniques, micro-programmed control, I/O programming and
interrupt handling, assembly language programming, parallel processing,
pipelining and RISC architecture.
Prerequisites: CSC232
CSC 334Introduction to Operating Systems
3.00 credit hours
CSC334 Introduction to Operating Systems Three credit hours This
course consists of a brief history of operating systems, major functions
of modern operating systems including process management, input/
output systems, memory, management, and file and data management,
as well as design consideration and comparison between widely used
modern operating systems.
Prerequisites: CSC232
CSC 335Internet Programming
3.00 credit hours
CSC335 Internet Programming Three credit hours This course covers
HTML, XML Java programming, web site design and implementation
using various links to databases and other web sites and applications on
E-commerce.
Prerequisites: CSC331
2023-24 University Catalog 133
CSC 336Introduction to Bioinformatics
3.00 credit hours
CSC336 Introduction to Bioinformatics Three credit hours This course
introduces students to DNA structure and replication, genetic code and
human genome project, genome sequence acquisition and sequence
analysis, pairwise and multiple sequence alignments, database searches,
and some case studies. The students will be able to analyze, develop
and implement tools that enable efficient access and management of
different types of information and will be able to use UNIX, and PERL for
pattern recognition and searches.
Prerequisites: CSC131, or (LS 135, HON 110) or Departmental approval
CSC 337Introduction Programming Languages
3.00 credit hours
CSC337-338 Introduction to Programming Languages Three credit hours
This course covers fundamental characteristics, syntax, and structure
of several major programming languages, plus formal specifications of
syntax, data types, operations, subroutine subprograms, statement types,
and program structure, run-time representation of programs and data,
program linkage, and data transfer between programs.
Prerequisites: CSC232
CSC 338Introduction to Programming Languag
3.00 credit hours
CSC337-338 Introduction to Programming Languages Three credit hours
This course covers fundamental characteristics, syntax, and structure
of several major programming languages, plus formal specifications of
syntax, data types, operations, subroutine subprograms, statement types,
and program structure, run-time representation of programs and data,
program linkage, and data transfer between programs.
Prerequisites: CSC232
CSC 339Bioinformatics Programming
3.00 credit hours
CSC339 Bioinformatics Programming Three credit hours This course
introduces students to programming for bioinformatics. The Human
Genome Project has produced large amount of molecular data currently
stored in databases around the world. Students learn how to manipulate
sequences and other biological data. Programming languages such as
Python, suitable for manipulating textual data and pattern searching, is
used to extract, modify, and manipulate data.
Prerequisites: CSC336 (Cross listed as BIO336)
CSC 421Introduction to Theory of Computing
2.00 credit hours
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CSC 422Introduction to Theory of Computing
2.00 credit hours
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CSC 430Risk Analysis and Management
3.00 credit hours
CSC430 Risk Analysis and Management This course is designed to teach
students the principles of risk analysis and management. Student will be
taught how to employ risk analysis and management principles to create
coordinated and fiscally sound uses of resources to minimize, monitor,
and control risks. Risks must first be identified before they can be
prioritized and managed. Students will be taught risk analysis methods
that capture the uncertainty associated with the risk assessment.
Students will then explore risk management strategies.
CSC 431Computer and Network Forensics
3.00 credit hours
CSC431 Computer and Network Forensics Three Credit Hours This
course provides comprehensive understanding of computer and
network forensics, including methodology, laws/regulations, and
industry standards. The students will learn to use software packages for
identifying, analyzing, recreating, investigatin and addressing cyber-based
crime.
Prerequisites: CSC238
CSC 432Data Mining
3.00 credit hours
CSC432 Data Mining Three credit hours This course discusses how data
mining technologies are used to transform large quantities of data into
information to support tactical and strategic decisions in business and
bioinformatics. We will discuss applications of data mining technologies
in customer relationship management (CRM), direct marketing,
ecommerce, finance, and retailing. Although we discuss some workings
of the technologies, the focus of the course is learning when and how to
use the technologies in business and bioinformatics applications. We
approach the material from two perspectives, a business analyst and a
bioinformatics specialist. The course is designed primarily for students
taking a Minor in Bioinformatics and those concentrating in information
systems.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department
CSC 433Explorations in Genomics /Bioinform
3.00 credit hours
CSC433/BIO433 Explorations in Genomics Three credit hours This
is a research based course in Genomics. The students will learn to
annotate genomic sequences in two steps. In the first step, structural
annotation, genomic elements are identified. This includes defining
genes, boundaries, gene elements like coding regions, gene structure,
regulatory motifs, ORFs, exons, introns, promoters etc, characterization
of putative protein products and other features in primary genomic
sequence. The second step, functional annotation, applies biological
information to genomic elements. It includes regulation, expression,
CSC 434Network Management
3.00 credit hours
CSC434 Network Management Three Credit Hours The course will focus
on developing skills and necessary knowledge for students to install,
manage, and troubleshoot small/medium sized enterprise network.
Students will be exposed to practical network management skills in this
course. The topics include configuration of various network components
of LAN & WAN, installing and configuring client and server machines,
configuring network routing, setting up firewalls & network appliances,
network commands, monitoring tools, and management tools.
CSC 435Special Topics in Bioinformatic Alg
3.00 credit hours
CSC435/BIO435 Bioinformatics Algorithms Three credit hours This
course provides an introduction to the algorithmic techniques applied in
bioinformatics. Students learn to use software packages for processing
biological information and are able to develop algorithms for sequencing,
comparing sequences, finding patterns and structures, motifs, visualizing,
and gene prediction. Various algorithms included in this course are
exhaustive search, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming algorithms,
divide-and-conquer algorithms, and combinatorial pattern matching.
Prerequisites: BIO336/CSC336
134 Criminology (CRM)
CSC 436Topics in Computing
3.00 credit hours
CSC436 Topics in Computer Science Three credit hours A course
designed to expose students to current and new developments in
computer science.
Prerequisites: Permission of Department
CSC 437Software Engineering
3.00 credit hours
CSC437- Software Engineering Three Credit hours Introduction to
software processes, software requirements analysis and specifications,
planning a software process, software requirements analysis and
specifications, planning a software project and function- oriented design,
objects-oriented design, coding and testing,
Prerequisites: CSC234
CSC 438Database Processing
3.00 credit hours
CSC438 Database Processing Three credit hours The course covers files
and data structures for the database environment, logical and physical
organization of a database, data models and query languages, concept
of normal forms, data independence, security, integrity, and concurrency.
Some special database packages may be included such as db2 and
Oracle.
Prerequisites: CSC234
CSC 439Data Communications
3.00 credit hours
CSC439 Data Communications Three credit hours The course covers
fundamentals of data communications, protocols, architecture,
standards, data communications hardware and software, and
communications media, LANs, WANs, MANs, network topology
and applications, intersystem connectivity, network management,
shared media and switched networks, servers, video teleconferencing
fundamentals, ISDN networks and ATM.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CSC334
Criminology (CRM)
CRM 131Introduction to Criminal Justice
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 131 Introduction to Criminal Justice Three credit hours This course
is designed to introduce the student to the criminal justice system in
America. It will provide a comprehensive survey of current theories and
practices in the field of criminal justice. Included in the course will be
a study of the principle functions of law enforcement agencies, courts,
and correctional institutions, as well as a survey of criminology theory.
(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters).
CRM 230Crime and Society
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 230 Crime and Society Three credit hours An analysis of current
issues in criminal justice with an emphasis on opposing view points.
Students will learn to understand and evaluate the debates surrounding
issues and how they relate to race, economics, politics, morality, and
ethics. Students will be encouraged to develop and express an educated
opinion on the topics explored. Offered in alternate years.
CRM 231Foundations of the Intelligence Com
3.00 credit hours
CRM231 Foundations of the Intelligence Community Three Credit
Hours This course provides a foundation, and basic knowledge and
understanding of the elements of the intelligence communities. Students
will gain a comprehensive understanding and theoretical overview of the
history of intelligence, legal and regulatory issues related to intelligence,
and sources of information from which intelligence is derived. This
course will also employ the creative, analytical, and critical thinking skills
needed to assess best practices used by intelligence professionals.
CRM 233Ethics in Criminal Justice
3.00 credit hours
CRM233 Ethics and Criminal Justice Three Credit Hours This course is
an examination of the relationships between ethics, crime, and justice in
American society. The course will focus on ethical responsibilities and
limitation in the criminal justice system, the role of law enforcement,
agencies, courts, punishment and correctional agencies.
Prerequisites: CRM131
CRM 237Juvenile Delinquency
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 237 Juvenile Delinquency Three credit hours An analysis of the
antisocial behavior of youth with emphasis on causes, consequences,
and prevention efforts. Contemporary issues of juvenile adjudication and
treatment are also addressed. Offered Alternate Years.
Prerequisites: CRIM 131
CRM 332Law Enforcement and the Community
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 332 Law Enforcement & the Community Three credit hours
Critical exploration of police personnel and practice in the context
of communities served by police. Emphasis is placed on community
policing as a model for modern law enforcement. Offered Alternate Years.
Prerequisites: CRIM 131
CRM 333Terrorism
3.00 credit hours
CRM333 Terrorism Three credit hours This course offers a foundation
for understanding the events of September 11th and their aftermath.
Further, this course will challenge students to think critically not only
about the harrowing events of the recent past, but also their historical
roots. The focus will be on research, investigations, intelligence threats,
and policy making that has produced a new understanding about the
threat of terrorism and the changing and dangerous nature of the national
and international security environment. (Offered Every Year).
Prerequisites: CRM131
CRM 334Criminal Investigation
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 334 Criminal Investigation Three credit hours This course will
expose students, through lecture and hands-on experience, to the
techniques and application of criminal investigative procedures. Students
will be introduced to all types of criminal investigation including child
abuse, crime scene and white-collar crime.
Prerequisites: CRIM 131 or permission of instructor
CRM 335Institutional Correction
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 335 Corrections Three credit hours An analysis of the historical
development of adult correctional institutions and contemporary models
for incarceration. Institutional life, probation, parole and other issues
and problems facing the modern penal system are also explored. Offered
Alternate Years.
Prerequisites: CRIM 131
2023-24 University Catalog 135
CRM 336Community Based Cor. & Re-entry Prg
3.00 credit hours
CRM336 Community Based Corrections and Re-Entry Programs Three
Credit Hours This course will be an examination of the structure,
functions, and effectiveness of community corrections programs
including probation, parole, reentry programs. This course will also
examine de-institutionalization improvement, community -based
treatment centers, community service agencies, work-release programs,
and current trends, issues, and challenges in community corrections.
Prerequisites: CRM 130
CRM 338Homeland Security
3.00 credit hours
CRM338 Homeland Security Three credit hours This course is a survey
of Homeland Security. It will examine natural and technological hazards,
including terrorism, which may be a threat to the United States and its
territories. Attention will be on events that shape public policy and the
various government organizations responsible for Homeland Security.
The course will also examine the role of intelligence in mitigating and
responding to security threats.
Prerequisites: CRM131
CRM 339Criminology
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 339 Criminology Three credit hours An examination of both
classical and contemporary theories of crime, its causes, consequences
and prevention. Offered Alternate Years.
Prerequisites: SOC131
CRM 430Administration of Criminal Justice
3.00 credit hours
CRM430 Administration of Criminal Justice Organizations Three credit
hours Course will examine public administration theories, practice, and
principles in the areas of law enforcement, courts, and correctional
agencies. Course content varies and is designed to meet current
needs and interests in the rapidly changing field of criminal justice
administration.
Prerequisites: CRM 130
CRM 432Social Research I
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 432 Social Research I Three credit hours An introduction to the
techniques, and methods of scientific inquiry (part I). This course must
be completed with a grade of C or better before enrolling in CRIM 490.
(Spring Semester). Prerequisite: SOC 131.
Prerequisites: Nine credit hours of sociology or consent of instructor
CRM 433Social Research II
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 433 Social Research II Three credit hours An intensive study of
research procedures with special emphasis on qualitative research and
preparation for the Senior Investigative Paper. (Fall Semester).
Prerequisites: SOC131 and CRIM 432
CRM 434Drug Enforcement
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 434 Drug Enforcement Three credit hours This course is designed
to acquaint students with the legal, social, and health issues associated
with illicit drug usage in the United States. This course will cover the
history, regulation, pharmacology, and law enforcement and interdiction
strategies used both domestically and internationally.
Prerequisites: CRIM 131 or permission of instructor
CRM 435Criminal Law
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 435 Criminal Law Three credit hours The course focuses on how
constitutional procedures govern the behavior of law enforcement in a
democratic society. Emphasis is placed on the professional application
of procedural law and the elements of substantive criminal law. Offered
Alternate Years.
Prerequisites: CRIM 131 or Law 230
CRM 436Internship in Criminology
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 436 Internship in Criminology Three credit hours Through
placement in a criminal justice agency or social service agency, students
will put into practice concepts, methods and theories learned in course
work. Students will work 120 hours at an agency during a semester.
Course may be taken twice. Offered every Semester.
Prerequisites: CRIM 131
CRM 437American Criminal Courts
3.00 credit hours
CRM437 American Criminal Courts Three Credits This course is an in-
depth examination of American jurisprudence, including the history,
evolution, and structure of the American criminal courts system. Trends
in American Courts systems, such as Domestic Violence and Drug
Courts will be addressed. This course will also examine the issues and
challenges in the criminal court process.
Prerequisites: CRM 130
CRM 490Senior Paper in Criminology
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 490 Senior Paper in Criminology Three credit hours The course
is designed to help students achieve a synthesis of social science
knowledge culminating in the writing of the Senior Investigative Paper.
Offered Every Semester.
Prerequisites: CRIM 131; CRIM 432; CRIM 433
CRM 494Special Topics:
3.00 credit hours
CRIM 494 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Three credit hours Advanced
study of special topics in Criminal Justice. May be repeated for a total of
twelve (12) hours.
Cultural Studies (CST)
CST 131Introduction to Cultural Studies
3.00 credit hours
CST131 Introduction to Cultural Studies Three credit hours This
course introduces students to cultural studies, an interdisciplinary
field that examines the ways in which cultural processes and artifacts
are produced, circulated, regulated, and consumed. Cultural studies
employs diverse analytical and interpretive techniques from a
variety of disciplines (including but not limited to literary studies,
anthropology, communication, history, philosophy, and others) to
examine, contextualize, and explore the ways in which power works to
shape culture. Students will survey a range of significant works from
the field that critically explore and “read” cultural texts through a variety
of lenses (race, class, gender, etc.) and position these texts in broader
historical, social, ethical, and political contexts.
Prerequisites: ENG131
136 Cultural Studies (CST)
CST 231Intro to Cultural Theory
3.00 credit hours
CST231 Introduction to Cultural Theory Three credit hours This course
introduces students to a range of theories and interpretive strategies
central to the field of cultural studies. Topics include: defining and
contesting “popular” culture, race and representation, gender and
sexuality, Marxism, structuralism and post-structuralism, postmodernism
and post-colonial theory.
Prerequisites: CST131
CST 232Introd to Critical Studies in Race
3.00 credit hours
CST232 Intro to Critical Studies in Race Three Credit Hours Drawing on
the work in the field of Critical Studies, this course introduces students
to a variety of theoretical approaches to the study of race in the United
States. Students will survey the history of Critical Studies in Race in their
various philosophical formations. After a historical survey of the field,
students will identify how Critical Studies in Race engages the historical
scope of various disciplines that critically engage race in popular culture,
economics, law, and criminal justice.
Prerequisites: CST131 or Co-Requisite CST231
CST 233Intro to Gender and Sexual Studies
3.00 credit hours
CST233 Intro to Gender and Sexuality Studies Three Credit Hours This
course will provide an overview and analysis of gender and sexuality,
focusing on exploring the relationship between gender, gender roles,
sexuality, and global social institutions (the economy, family, religion,
education). Focus will be given to social institutional changes and social
movements.
Prerequisites: CST131 or Co-Requisite CST231
CST 234Introduction to Pop Culture
3.00 credit hours
CST Intro to Popular Culture Three Credit Hours Drawing on work in the
field of Cultural Studies, this course introduces students to a variety of
theoretical approaches to the study of popular culture. Students will
survey a range of definitions and theories related to mass media and
popular culture that focus on issues of ideology, power, and identity
formation across a variety of sites, including film, television, popular
music, social media, and digital gaming,
Prerequisites: CST131 or Co-Requisite CST231
CST 321Critical Race Theory
3.00 credit hours
CST321 Critical Race Theory Three Credit Hours This course will examine
the political debates in the U.S. over Critical Race Theory (CRT). Students
will engage the theoretical routes of CRT as a legal theory to develop a
clear definition of its inception and reception. After examining Critical
Race Theory proper, students will parse the ways in which CRT now
circulates both the Right and the Left to examine the ways in which
CRT is deployed in the popular sphere. As such students will also
engage the subtle differences between Critical Race Theory - a theoral
of legal deconstruction - and Critical Race Studies - a broader academic
Interdisplinary perspective.
Prerequisites: RHC133
CST 331Junior Seminar in Cult Studies
3.00 credit hours
CST331 Junior Seminar in Cultural Studies Three Credit Hours Students
are introduced to models of research and writing in Cultural Studies.
Students will be introduced to specific genre requirements or research-
based writing through the examination of multiple cultural forms
including music, literature, and television. Additionally, students will apply
various theoretical frameworks to these cultural objects. In the capstone
project for the course, students will develop a research problem, examine
the literature, and produce an annotated bibliography, culminating in a
formal research prospectus. Successful fulfillment of this course requires
that the instructor certify (by signature) that the research prospectus
meets established guidelines relating to the integrative nature of the
program. Required of all junior level Cultural Studies majors. Students
must be classified as juniors or seniors to enroll in this course.
Prerequisites: RHC133 or consent of instructor
CST 332Rapsody's Eve and Hip-Hop Feminism
3.00 credit hours
CST332 Rapsody's Eve and Hip-Hop Feminism Three Credit Hours In this
course, students will explore the roots and routes of hip-hop feminism
through Rapsody's 2019 release EVE. Eve's tracklist features tracks
title with names of significant black women through history. Through
critical readings, discussion, and multimedia expression, we will examine
the history behind Rapsody's artistic representation of these women.
This course features a particular focus on the roots of feminist thought
among Black North Carolinians, including examination of the legacies
of North Carolina artist and thinks like Nina Simone, Anna Jula Cooper,
and Roberta Flack. Additionally, students will look at hip-hop's history
to engage with albums from women hip hoppers in multiple eras. Using
critical reading and listening skills, students will present original research
on hip-hop history, hip-hop feminist criticism, and critical theory.
CST 431Senior Seminar I
3.00 credit hours
CST431 Senior Seminar I Three Credit Hours Cultural Studies major are
required to develop a Senior Project Proposal utilizing their field of study
and the final proposal must be approved by their selected readers and the
Senior Paper Faculty. Required of all Cultural Studies majors.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CST331
CST 432Senior Seminar II
3.00 credit hours
CST432 Senior Seminar II Three Credit Hours In this course, students
complete their Senior Investigative Project from their approved proposal
developed in CST431: Senior Seminar I. Students will add subsequent
research and are required to submit a completed paper or project with
proper approval signature and are required to submit a completed paper
or project with proper approval signature from their readers, faculty
advisor, and department chair for final approval and grade for the course.
Students are also required to present their research to the department
and campus at large as part of the final submission process. Required of
Cultural Studies major.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CST:431
CST 490Special Topics in Cultural Studies
3.00 credit hours
CST490 Special Topics in Cultural Studies Three Credit Hours Special
Topics in Cultural Studies
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Data Science
DSC 130Introduction to Data Science
3.00 credit hours
Introduction to Data Science Three Credit Hours This course teaches
an introduction to data science and the practice of working through
the entire data life cycle to inform decisions across various domains.
Using real-world data, students will learn the basics of commonly
deployed analytical methods and tools including data wrangling, cleaning,
sampling, analysis, and visualization. Students will apply strategies to
generate knowledge and use data to explore social problems and ethical
implications. Upon completion, students will have gained a foundational
understanding and related competencies in many facets of effective use
of data.
Prerequisites: None
DSC 131Intro to Programming for Data
3.00 credit hours
DSC131 Introduction to Programming for Data Science Three credit
hours Th course an introduction to basic programming, computational
thinking and extraction for data analysis. Using beginner-friendly
methods and programs that manipulate different types of data, students
will leverage tools and libraries for data programming. Students will also
learn to efficiently extract and curate relevant datasets from multiple data
storage sources.
Prerequisites: DSC130
DSC 132Data Visualization & Communication
3.00 credit hours
DSC132 Data Visualization and Communication Three credit hours his
course introduces key concepts in data exploration, data visualization
and visual storytelling. Topics include concepts and methods used
in graphical representation of data such as exploration and ethical
reporting of data, visual reasoning and basic interactive design methods.
Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use graphical
tools and presentation skills to communicate insights about data with
demonstrated understanding of social implications and context.
Prerequisites: DSC130
DSC 133Responsible Artificial Intelligence
3.00 credit hours
DSC133: Responsible Artificial Intelligence This course provides an
introduction to responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and explains where
bias in AI systems comes from, who it impacts and how to mitigate it.
This course will explore fundamental global challenges and concerns,
including accountability, equity, fairness, and transparency in AI systems.
Upon completion, students will know the fundamentals and principles of
responsible artificial intelligence.
Prerequisites: None
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
DSC 430Advanced Data Sciene
3.00 credit hours
DSC430 Advanced Data Science Three Credit Hours The course explores
advanced data science methods, machine learning technologies and
design thinking practices. Students will learn to apply these techniques
to address key industry problems. Several open-source technologies
including python and Jupyter notebooks, and the artificial intelligence
platform IBM Watson will be used. Students will learn about different
roles in data science teams and the course will prepare those who want
to start a career in Data Science. Students that successfully complete
course readings, labs and the final exam can earn the IBM Data Science
Practitioner digital badge.
Prerequisites: DSC130 or CSC235 or MTH136 or MTH231 or PSY233 or
BUS233 or MTH438
DSC 435Data Science Practicum
3.00 credit hours
DSC435 Data Science Practicum Three credit hours In this course,
students will engage directly in the use of knowledge from data science
and intradisciplinary courses in an industrial, community or research
setting. Faculty sponsored practicums require 40 hours on-site or in the
classroom per credit hour. Accordingly, the student must 120 hours for
this 3-credit hour course.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department
DSC 439Special Topics in Data Science
3.00 credit hours
In this course, special topics covering new advances in data science and
are selected and offered by the Department. The topic covered by the
course may change from one semester to another. May be repeated when
the topic varies.
Economics (ECO)
ECO 230Economics for Non-Bus and Eco Major
3.00 credit hours
ECO230-Economics for Non Business & Economics Majors Three credit
hours This is an economics course which is designed for students who
may or may not be majoring in Business Administration and Economics.
The objective of this course is to provide the basic foundation of our
economic system in terms of how our economic system determines what
to produce, how to produce,and how to distribute the resulting products.
This course does not require any
Prerequisites: .
ECO 231Principles of Macroeconomics
3.00 credit hours
ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics Three credit hours An
introductory course in Principles of Macroeconomics. The course deals
with the scope and methodology of economics as a social science, the
analysis of demand and supply, national income, unemployment and
inflation, theory of national income determination, money and banking,
fiscal and monetary policy, and international economics.
Prerequisites: MTH132 or higher or the permission of the instructor
ECO 232Principle of Microeconomics
3.00 credit hours
ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics Three credit hours This course
examines the fundamental Principles of Macroeconomics. It studies
the essentials of demand and supply analysis, behavior of consumers,
analysis of the firms under different forms of markets, factor price
determination, and market failures.
Prerequisites: Econ 231or permission of the instructor
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ECO 233Economic Statistics
3.00 credit hours
ECO233 Economic Statistics Three credit hours Principles of applied
business statistics, collection tabulation, classification, and presentation
of business and economic data. Cross-listed with BUS233
Prerequisites: MTH132 or higher, excluding MTH133 and MTH136
ECO 332Urban & Regional Economics
3.00 credit hours
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ECO 334Interna Economics & Social Problems
3.00 credit hours
ECO334 International Economics and Social Problems Three Credit
Hours A comprehensive view of the international field of exchange,
production and distribution.
Prerequisites: ECO232
ECO 335Microeconomic Theory
3.00 credit hours
ECO335 Microeconomic Theory Three Credit Hours Examination of value
and distribution theory, including the theory of consumer behavior and
theory of firms.
Prerequisites: ECO231 and ECO232
ECO 336Macroeconomic Theory
3.00 credit hours
ECO336- Macroeconomic Theory- Thee Credit Hours An analysis of the
national income level, employment and price levels.
Prerequisites: ECO335
ECO 431Industrial Org & Regulation of Bus
3.00 credit hours
ECO431 Industrial Organization and Regulation of Business Three credit
hours A discussion of market structures and problems of public policy
created by the attempt at their control and regulation.
Prerequisites: ECO336
ECO 432Economic Development
3.00 credit hours
ECO432 Economic Development Three Credit Hours A study of the
economics of underdeveloped countries with major concentration on
African countries.
Prerequisites: ECO335 and ECO336 or permission of instructor
ECO 437Public Finance
3.00 credit hours
ECO437- Public Finance Three Credits An economic analysis of the
rationale for public expenditures and taxation. Externalities, pollution and
public policy, income redistribution and public welfare, and cost benefi
analysis, taxation and state policy, state and local finance and fiscal
federalism.
Prerequisites: ECO232 or permission of instructor
ECO 438Environmental Economics
3.00 credit hours
ECO438 Environmental Economics Three Credit Hours This course
focuses on the use of economics in understanding pollution, congestion,
conservation, and other environmental problems. Relevant economic
models such as pricing schemes, damage functions, and benefit-cost
analysis are studied. Pollution taxes, regulations, marketable permits, and
subsidies considered in designing alternative in the incentive system are
also studied, as well as non-market decision making as an alternative in
the area of public policy.
Prerequisites: ECO232 or permission of instructor
English (ENG)
ENG 131Composition
3.00 credit hours
ENG131 Composition Three credit hours A study of composition with
an emphasis on the writing process, the coherence and support of
arguments, Standard Written English syntax and grammar, information
literacy, and critical reading.
ENG 232Studies in World Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG232 Studies in World Literature Three credit hours An introduction to
literature, using poetry, fiction, and drama from around the world (Africa,
Asia, Europe, South and North America).
Prerequisites: ENG 132
ENG 233Business Writing
3.00 credit hours
ENG232 Business Writing Three Credit Hours Techniques of writing
and other organizational contexts, including letters reports, studies and
publicity materials (SAME as COM240).
ENG 234English Language, Litera & Literacy
3.00 credit hours
ENG234 English Language, Literature, and Literary Three credit hours An
introduction to the English major that includes an overview of the study
of literature and how the canon (and sub-canons) are formed as well as
an introduction to research methods and technological tools available to
majors. Required for all English majors.
ENG 235English Methods
1.00 credit hours
ENG235: English Methods One Credit Hour This course focuses on
the research methods and methodology common to the English Major.
Topics include, but are not limited to, MLA and Chicago Manual of Style
formats, research methodology, and common reference material and
databases. may be repeated twice for credit.
ENG 238Elements of Fiction
3.00 credit hours
ENG238 Elements of Fiction Three credit hours Craft-based instruction
in specific formal issues of the fiction tradition. Emphasis on structure,
narrative design, aesthetics and prose. Assignments will include
readings, analysis, exercises, etc.
Prerequisites: for enrollment: ENG232 or prior consent of instructor
ENG 296Topics in English
3.00 credit hours
This course provides a sophomore-level examination of a particular topic
in language or literature. The course may be repeated for credit in cases
where students take courses in different topics.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in ENG131 or equivalent placement
ENG 320The Arthurian Cycle: Early Material
1.00 credit hours
ENG320: The Arthurian Cycle: The Early Material to the Romances
Once credit hour An examination of the Arthurian Tradition's origins and
development from the Welsh Triads, the Mabinogion, and Gawain and the
Green Knight, through Geoffrey of Monmouth and Chretien de Troyes .
ENG 321The Arthurian Cycle: Mallory
1.00 credit hours
ENG321: The Arthurian Cycle: Mallory One credit hour An examination
Mallory's Le Morted'Arthur, its sources, and historical context.
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ENG 322The Arthurian Cycle: Later Interpr.
1.00 credit hours
ENG322 C: The Arthurian Cycle: Later Interpretations One credit hour An
examination of post-Mallory interpretations of the Arthurian cycle, which
may include Tennyson, T. H. White, J. R. R. Tolkien, and the film Excalibur .
ENG 323Writing for Social Media: Short Frm
1.00 credit hours
ENG323: Writing for Social Media: Short Form One credit hour An
examination of short form writing for Social Media (e.g., memes and
Twitter). This includes both an examination of this kind of writing, the
practice and application of this kind of writing, and the ethics involved in
this kind of writing (e.g., who has the right to an image used in a meme).
ENG 324Writing for Social Media:Standard
1.00 credit hours
ENG324: Writing for Social Media: Standard Form One credit hour
An examination of standard writing for Social Media (e.g., Facebook
posts, blog posts, and comments found appended to articles-- like news
reports). This includes both an examination of this kind of writing, the
practice and application of this kind of writing, and the ethics involved in
this kind of writing (e.g., cyberbullying).
ENG 325Writing for Social Media: Long Form
1.00 credit hours
ENG325: Writing for Social Media: Long Form One credit hour An
examination of long form writing for Social Media (e.g., full length articles
designed for socially driven sites like The Huffington Post). This includes
both an examination of this kind of writing, the practice and application
of this kind of writing, and the ethics involved in this kind of writing (e.g.,
"link -bait" headlines, how and when should online writers be paid).
ENG 330Chaucer
3.00 credit hours
ENG330 Chaucer Three credit hours Detailed study of The Canterbury
Tales and Troilus and Criseyde. Attention to Middle English and medieval
culture. Study of changing critical approaches to Chaucer.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 331Advanced Composition
3.00 credit hours
ENG331 Advanced Composition Three credit hours Uses a variety of
readings as a basis for essay writing with sophisticated rhetorical and
organizational strategies. Emphasis is on elements of style, integration of
source, varieties of argumentation, and length.
Prerequisites: ENG234
ENG 333British Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG333-334 British Literature Three credit hours each A survey of British
literature from Beowulf to selected works of the present time. Offered in
alternate years.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 334British Literature II
3.00 credit hours
ENG333-334 British Literature Three credit hours each A survey of British
literature from Beowulf to selected works of the present time. Offered in
alternate years.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 335American Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG335-336 American Literature Three credit hours each A survey of
American literature from selected works of the Colonial Period to the
present time. (Offered Alternate Years)
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 336American Literat II
3.00 credit hours
ENG335-336 American Literature Three credit hours each A survey of
American literature from selected works of the Colonial Period to the
present time. (Offered Alternate Years)
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 337Creative Writing
3.00 credit hours
ENG337 Creative Writing Three credit hours Study of theory and
techniques of the short story, the essay, the novel, and poetry. Individual
experimentation in the various genres. Enrollment with prior consent
of instructor. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the
instructor, but only three hours may be counted toward English major
requirements.
ENG 338Literature & Media for Adolescents
3.00 credit hours
ENG338 Literature and Media for Adolescents Three Credit Hours A
study of literature and media for adolescents. Open to students of
intermediate and secondary education, as well as to in-service teachers.
ENG 339Shakespeare
3.00 credit hours
ENG339 Shakespeare Three Credit Hours A study of at least plays (eight
in detail).
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 346Fiction Writing Workshop
3.00 credit hours
ENG346 Fiction Writing Workshop Three credit hours Study in theory
and techniques of fiction writing. Taught in the workshop model in which
craft classes are coupled with classroom critique of the student’s original
fiction, followed by revision of his or her own manuscript.
ENG 347Creative Nonfiction Writing
3.00 credit hours
ENG347 Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop Three credit hours Study
of the theory and techniques of a variety of creative nonfiction genres
as specified by the instructor. These genres could include writing for the
web, blogging, travel writing, family genealogy/history writing, and others.
Craft classes are combined with workshops of the student’s original
creative nonfiction, followed by student revision of the manuscript.
Assignments include readings, peer critique, and exercises culminating in
a publishable piece of original creative nonfiction.
Prerequisites: for enrollment: ENG234 or prior consent of instructor
ENG 348Poetry Writing Workshop
3.00 credit hours
ENG348 Poetry Writing Workshop Three Hours Total Study of the craft
of poetry writing. Craft classes are combined with workshops of the
student’s original creative poetry, followed by student revision of that
manuscript. Assignments include readings, peer critique, and exercises
culminating in a publishable piece of original poetry.
Prerequisites: for enrollment: ENG234 or prior consent of instructor
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ENG 349Memoir
3.00 credit hours
ENG349 Memoir Three Credit Hours Study of Memoir as a genre separate
from creative nonfiction. Selected readings specified by the instructor
will focus on contemporary memoir published since 2000. Assignments
include craft classes, readings, analysis, and workshop, culminating in a
publishable pie ce of an excerpt from a memoir.
Prerequisites: for enrollment: ENG234 or prior consent of instructor
ENG 350Dark Age & Medieval Lit of Britain
1.00 credit hours
ENG350: The Dark Age and Medieval Literature of Britain One Credit Hour
A study of the canonical works of literature in Old and Middle English.
ENG 351Eng Ren Writers other than Shakespe
1.00 credit hours
ENG351: English Renaissance Writers other than Shakespeare One
Credit Hour A study of Shakespeare's contemporaries in the English
Renaissance.
ENG 352English Civil War, Restor. & Englig
1.00 credit hours
ENG352: The English Civil War, The Restoration and the Enlightenment
One Credit Hour A study of English speaking writers on both sides
of the Atlantic from the period of the English Civil War through the
Englightenment period.
ENG 353Romantic and Gothic Literature
1.00 credit hours
ENG353 Romantic & Gothic Literature One Credit Hour A study of the
English Romantics, the Transcendentalists, and writers of the Gothic.
ENG 354Abolitionist Liter Ameri Civil War
1.00 credit hours
ENG354: Abolitionist Literature and the American Civil War One Credit
Hour A study of slave narrative tradition and the literature surrounding
the American Civil War.
ENG 355The Gilded Age
1.00 credit hours
ENG355 The Guilded Age One Credit Hour A study of American writing
following the Civil War.
ENG 356The Victorians
1.00 credit hours
ENG356: The Victorians One Credit Hour A study of British Victorian
writers.
ENG 3571st World War and Lost Generation
1.00 credit hours
ENG357: The First World War and the Lost Generation One Credit Hour
A study of the World War I writers and the writers of the Lost Generation
that came after, and wrote in response to, World War I.
ENG 358The Harlem Renaissance
1.00 credit hours
ENG358: The Harlem Renaissance Once Credit Hour A study of the Jazz
Age and the writers of the Harlem Renaissance.
ENG 359The Modernists
1.00 credit hours
ENG359: The Modernist One Credit Hour A study of the Modernist
Movement, as it expressed itself on both sides of the Atlantic.
ENG 360The Postmodernists
1.00 credit hours
ENG360: The Postmodernists One credit hour A study of the
Postmodernist Movement, as it expressed itself on both sides of the
Atlantic.
ENG 361Contemporary Literatures
1.00 credit hours
ENG361: Contemporary Literatures One credit hour A study of recent and
contemporary works in English from the English speaking world.
ENG 362Global Slave Narratives
3.00 credit hours
ENG-362-Global Slave Narratives Three Credit Hours This course
introduces students to 18th and 19th Century Slave Narratives,
autobiographical accounts written by slaves themselves about their
experiences of capture, abuse, defiance, and survival within the confines
of the peculiar insitution known as slavery. The first hand accounts
emanate from counties like Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, the Dominican
Republic,Haiti, the United States, and countries on the African continent.
Liberal Studies Pillar: . HU
ENG 364Irish Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG364 Irish Literature Three credit hours A study of Irish literature
in English. Varying choice of subject matter from year to year. This
course satisfies the Humanities Pillar requirement in the Liberal Studies
Program.
ENG 390Studies in Texuality
3.00 credit hours
Three Credit Hours A cross-disciplinary study of culturally important
works via the methods of textual inquiry. A work's ability to convey
meaning is explored as both a feature of its content (plot, argument,
or ideas) and of its textuality (how it behaves in relation to historical
systems of discourse). Recommended for all students who wish to
increase their proficiency as readers.
ENG 392Screen Writing
3.00 credit hours
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ENG 410Theory & Prac. Professional Writing
3.00 credit hours
ENG410 Theory and Practices in Professional Writing (Technical/
Scientific) Three credit hours A study of the theory and practice of
technical and professional writing. Emphasis is on elements of style,
layout, and length.
ENG 412Classical Rhetoric
3.00 credit hours
ENG412 Classical Rhetoric Three credit hours A study of rhetorical
theory and application of the classical world, as defined by writers like
Aristotle and Cicero.
ENG 426The Contemporary Graphic Novel
3.00 credit hours
ENG426 The Contemporary Graphic Novel Three Credit Hours This
course will explore the contemporary long-form graphic novel by placing
it in both it's global and theoretical contexts. Core readings will be
selected from works published since 2000. Assignments will include
readings, analysis, exercises, etc.
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ENG 427Southern Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG427 Southern Literature Three credit hours The study of the poetry,
fiction, and drama of the South. Selected readings specified by the
instructor will focus on such works as William Faulkner, Eudora Welty,
Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others. Assignments
will include readings, analysis, exercises, etc.
ENG 429The Teaching of English
3.00 credit hours
ENG429 The Teaching of English Three credit hours A study of
philosophies, materials, and techniques used in teaching language,
literature, and composition in grades 7-12
ENG 430Milton
3.00 credit hours
ENG430 Milton Three credit hours Selected prose and all the English
poems of Milton.
ENG 431Eng Lit of Restoration & 18th Cent
3.00 credit hours
ENG431 English Literature of the Restoration and the Eighteenth Century
Three credit hours A study of English literature from the Restoration to
1798.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 432The Bible as Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG432 The Bible as Literature Three credit hours A nonsectarian
literature course that aims to lead the student – as a lay reader – to an
understanding and appreciation of the sacred writings of the Christian
tradition as literature. It is a research-oriented course with a strong
hermeneutical emphasis as opposed to a text-analysis emphasis.
ENG 433Modern Drama
3.00 credit hours
ENG433 Modern Drama Three credit hours Extensive reading and study
in the works of representative European and American dramatists.
Attention to purpose, theme, and techniques. Same as VPT 323, formerly
Drama 433.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 435Studies in Romantic Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG435 Studies in Romantic LIterature Three Credit Hours A detailed
study of the Romantic Movement, including the major English poets -
Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats - and a broad
understanding of the significant prose of the period.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 436Studies in Victorian Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG436 Studies in Victorian Literature Three credit hours A study of the
major post-Romantic poets. Varying choice of subject matter from year to
year.
ENG 437Contemporary Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG437 Contemporary Literature Three credit hours Study of
outstanding figures of American literature from 1945 to the present.
Choice of authors and subjects vary from year to year.
ENG 439Principles of Literary Criticism
3.00 credit hours
ENG439 Principles of Literary Criticism Three credit hours Review of the
history of Western criticism, study of developments in literary theory, and
guided experiences with practical criticism.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 440The British Novel
3.00 credit hours
ENG440 The British Novel Three credit hours A historical and critical
survey of British fiction from the eighteenth century to the present.
Varying choice of subject matter from year to year
ENG 441The American Novel
3.00 credit hours
ENG441 The American Novel Three credit hours A historical and critical
survey of American fiction from the nineteenth century to the present.
Varying choice of subject matter from year to year.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 450JCSU Publications Workshop
3.00 credit hours
ENG450: JCSU Publishing Workshop Three credit hours This course
studies the theory and practice of producing documents for publication
in physical and digital formats. The class will spend a portion of its time
working on one or more projects that will culminate as an official JCSU
publication, including but notlimited to the student research journal and
the literary magazine.
ENG 476English Internship
3.00 credit hours
ENG476, 477, 478 Internship One to Three credit hours Supervised work
in a professional environment, offering practical experience in a relevant
field. Forty hours of work time are required for each hour of credit; a
maximum of 120 hours of work is required. Students must also write a
paper on the experience.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor
ENG 489Topics in Digital Storytelling
1.00 credit hours
ENG489: Topics in Digital Storytelling One, Two, or Three credit hours
This course examines digital storytelling within a topical context.
Students both study digital narratives and learn how to create their own
digital narratives within the context of the course topic. May be repeated
for credit so long as the topics are different. May be cross listed with
other Digital Storytelling courses.
ENG 490Senior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
ENG490 Senior Seminar Three credit hours The Senior Seminar is
required of all English majors. All majors will be required to complete
successfully (a grade of C or above) the senior investigative paper in
order to satisfy one of the departmental graduation requirements. This
is a research seminar in which students write their senior investigative
papers.
Prerequisites: A successful Prospectus Defense
ENG 491The English Language
3.00 credit hours
ENG491 A The English Language Thee Credit Hours A study of the
principles of language study, with special attention to historical and
lingustic forces that have affected the development of the English
language. Prerequistie: ENG234 or consent of instructor.
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ENG 493Modern English Grammar
3.00 credit hours
ENG493 Modern English Grammar Three credit hours Rapid review of
traditional grammar and current usage problems, followed by descriptive
analysis of the structure of present-day English in the light of recent
research in linguistics.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 494Afro-American Literat: 1920 t Prese
3.00 credit hours
ENG494-495 African-American Literature Three credit hours each
A survey of African-American literature from its beginnings to the
present, with the first half of the survey covering works up to the Harlem
Renaissance and the second from the Harlem Renaissance to the
present.
ENG 495African American Literature
3.00 credit hours
ENG494-495 African-American Literature Three credit hours each
A survey of African-American literature from its beginnings to the
present, with the first half of the survey covering works up to the Harlem
Renaissance and the second from the Harlem Renaissance to the
present.
ENG 496Special Topics in English
3.00 credit hours
ENG496-497-498 Special Topics in English One to six credit hours
Detailed investigation of a special topic in language or literature.
ENG 497Special Topics in English
3.00 credit hours
ENG496-497-498 Special Topics in English One to six credit hours
Detailed investigation of a special topic in language or literature.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 498Special Topics in English
3.00 credit hours
ENG496-497-498 Special Topics in English One to six credit hours
Detailed investigation of a special topic in language or literature.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
ENG 499Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
ENG496-497-498 Special Topics in English One to six credit hours
Detailed investigation of a special topic in language or literature.
Prerequisites: ENG234 or consent of instructor
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ENT 231Intro to Entrepreneurship
3.00 credit hours
ENT231 Intro to Entrepreneurship Three Credit Hours This course
teaches students what will be involved in launching and operating a
new venture. Using a combination of experiential exercises and case
studies, students develop a hand-on understanding of the difficulties
associated with launching new ventures. Also includes an introduction
to intrapreneurship. Both entrepreneurial and traditional business
organiziations seek employees with initiative and an innovative approach.
Emphasis on understanding the perspective of the chief executive officer
and supporting his/her objectives efficiently. This course is designed
to add knowledge and promote one's advancement within a business
organization by being a more useful and productive employee. Focus on
creating successful business plans.
ENT 330Innovative Thinking
3.00 credit hours
ENT330 Innovative Thinking Three Hours Provides a myriad of artist-
led programs built to offer experiential programs for individuals, teams,
groups, and organizations. The coruse is not designed to make you
an artist, but rather to instill the critical and innovative thinking that
artists apply throughout their creative process. This experiential process
of artist-led learning results in behaviors that challenge, connect and
stimulate change within yourself and the people you lead.
ENT 331Business Innovations
3.00 credit hours
ENT331 Business Innovation Three Credit Hours This course will
focus on the discipline of the creative process, its development and
managment, and its application within organizations. The course will
coordinate with faculty and community organizations to provide students
a foundation for creating and developing a business idea. The topics
include but are not limited to: multi-disciplinary definitions and theories
of creativity and innovation, the development of creative ability and its
application and management within organizations, and the development
of an individual creative process by exploring mulitiple creative outlets,
culminating in a completed creative project.
ENT 334Funding Your Business Venture
3.00 credit hours
ENT334 Funding Your Business Venture Three Credit Union This class
concentrates on developing a knowledge of the asset classes in early
stage funding, both equity and debt, including money from family and
friends, crowdfunding, angels (both individual and networks) early and
mid-stage venture capital, private equity, incubators (both for profit and
not for profit), and debt from venture debt funds and special commerical
banks. Much of the class is taught from the entrepreneur's perspective.
ENT 335Entrepreneurial Marketing
3.00 credit hours
ENT335 Entrepreneurial Marketing Three Credit Hours The purpose of this
course is to facilitate students’ conceptual knowledge and relevant skills
needed to manage marketing activities at both strategic and operational
levels. The course will help the University strive for its vision of a risk-
oriented, entrepreneurial, independent presence. The course serves to
provide students an understanding of the core activities in managing
marketing, the uncertainty associated with new digital marketing tools
and the role that knowledge and learning play in marketing tactics at
the organizational level. In addition, the course will sharpen students’
already heightened use of technology with the newly added marketing
mix, digital marketing, and develop students’ critical thinking skills around
how marketing can be explored through unique strategic issues that
involve dynamic entrepreneurial businesses.
ENT 490Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
ENT490: Special Topics Three Credit Hours Detailed investigation of
special topics determined by the instructor, that permits advanced work
of an interdisciplinary nature. May be repeated for credit.
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Esports and Gaming Management
(ESG)
ESG 230Introduction to Esports & Game Mgt
3.00 credit hours
ESG230 Introduction to Esports and Gaming Management Three
Credit Hours This course wll expose students to the myriad of facets
involved n the Esports and gaming industry. Students enrolled n ths
course may possess varied levels of experence and knowledge of the
Esports and gaming industries. Therefore, necessary to ensure their keen
understandiing of more adanced concepts provided through upper level
coursework.
ESG 331Esports Business and Trends
3.00 credit hours
ESG331 Esports Business & Trends Three Credit Hours This course
will introduce students to the structures of an Esports organization and
the skills required to manage different stakeholders. Students will gain
insight regarding the structures of an organization and how to develop a
brand.
Prerequisites: ESG230
ESG 332Esports Events and Gaming Managemen
3.00 credit hours
ESG332 Esports Events and Gaming Management Three Credit Hours
This course will provide students with the fundamentals of managing
small and large scale Esports events. The essential components of
building, managing, and closing Esports events and projects will also be
discussed.
Prerequisites: ESG230
ESG 430Esports and Gaming Technology
3.00 credit hours
ESG430 Esports and Gaming Technology Three Credit Hours This course
will introduce students to the devices and technologies utilized in the
Esports and gaming industries, particularly those utilized when executing
small and large scale events and tournaments. Prerequsite: ESG230
ESG 435Esports and Gaming Internship
3.00 credit hours
ESG435 Esports and Gaming Internship Three Credit Hours This
course will provide students with practical experiences working in the
Esports and Gaming job market. Each student will be responsible for
acquiring 120 contact hours in a supervised esports and/or gaming work
environment.
Prerequisites: ESG230, ESG331, ESG332, an ESG430
Ethics (ETH)
ETH 131Introduction to Ethics
3.00 credit hours
ETH131 Introduction to Ethics Three Credit Hours This course explores
the basic sources and methodologies of selected systems of ethical
reasoning from a global perspective and applies them to contemporary
problems in individuals and social ethics. This course is cross-listed as
PHI234. There are no
Prerequisites: for this course
ETH 231History of West Social & Polit II
3.00 credit hours
ETH231 History of Western Social and Political Ethics II Three credit
hours This course will introduce students to major ethical developments
in Western social and political thought from the Pre-Socratics through
the Protestant Reformation, including key ideas such as the nature of
sovereignty and the source of legitimate authority, the nature of justice,
the form of the state, the nature of property, and the nature and rights of
citizenship. Although both ETH231 and 232 are required for the Ethics
minor, they do not need to be taken in sequence.
Prerequisites: ETH131 or permission of instructor
ETH 232History of West Social & Pol I
3.00 credit hours
ETH232 History of Western Social and Political Ethics I Three credit
hours This course will introduce students to major ethical developments
in Western social and political thought from the end of the 16th century
to the present, including the shift from monarchy to nation state,
the development of social contract theory, capitalism, constitutional
government, modern democracy and related concepts of liberty and
social equality, and developments of the idea of justice, as well as the
ideologies of socialism, fascism, and national socialism. Although both
ETH231 and 232 are required for the Ethics minor, they do not need to be
taken in sequence.
Prerequisites: ETH131 or permission of instructor
ETH 233Christian Ethics
3.00 credit hours
ETH233 Christian Ethics Three credit hours The course introduces
students to the biblical, theological, and philosophical sources of
Christian ethics from a global perspective, and to the most significant
approaches to questions of personal and social ethics in the Christian
tradition, especially in relation to current social problems.
Prerequisites: ETH131 or permission of the instructor
ETH 331Comparative Religious Ethics
3.00 credit hours
ETH331 Comparative Religious Ethics Three credit hours Students will
explore global religious and philosophical perspectives on the meaning
of the good life and good society. This course involves a comparative
study of social ethics in several world religions, with special attention to
selected contemporary issues.
Prerequisites: ETH131 or permission of instructor
ETH 333Social Analysis and Ethical Reflect
3.00 credit hours
ETH333 Social Analysis and Ethical Reflection Three credit hours This
course will introduce students to exemplary works of social analysis and
cultural criticism from the mid19th century forward, focusing (with a few
exceptions) on work grounded in social science that crosses traditional
disciplinary boundaries to more fully grasp the ethical crises of modern
societies.
Prerequisites: ETH131 or permission of instructor
ETH 431Special Topics in Ethics
3.00 credit hours
ETH431 Special Topics in Ethics Three credit hours This course explores
advanced research in specific topics related to ethics. This course can be
repeated for credit when the topics change.
Prerequisites: ETH131 or permission of instructor
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Finance (BAF)
BAF 231Introduction to Financial Planning
3.00 credit hours
BAF231 Introduction to Financial Planning Three credit hours An
introduction to the field of financial planning as a profession as well as
a collection of topics concerning development and implementation of
individual financial plan. The course provides an overview of personal
financial planning process, including development of goals and
objectives, forecasting of lifetime income and expenditures, evaluations
of alternative investments, money management, risk management,
taxation, and retirement & estate planning.
BAF 330Business Finance
3.00 credit hours
BAF330 Business Finance Three credit hours An introduction to the
basic concepts of financial management, focusing on the financial
environment and markets, financial analysis, risk, the valuation process,
capital budgeting, time value of money, working capital management, and
international markets.
Prerequisites: ACC235 and ECO231
BAF 331Money and Banking
3.00 credit hours
BAF331 Money and Banking Three credit hours An examination of
money, the U.S. financial system, central banking, monetary theory,
stabilization policies, inflation, and international financial considerations.
Prerequisites: ACC235-236, ECO231-232
BAF 332Commercial Bank Management
3.00 credit hours
BAF332 Commercial Bank Management Three credit hours An analysis
of the theory, issues, and practice of commercial banking from a financial
management perspective. Includes the use of bank computer simulation.
Prerequisites: BAF330 and BAF331
BAF 333Financial Statement Analysis
3.00 credit hours
BAF333 Financial Statement Analysis Three credit hours This course
presents the concepts and techniques of financial analysis as employed
by the external users of financial statements of publicly traded
companies that are prepared according to the Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. The objective of the course is utilizing accounting
information in making investing, lending, and other managerial decisions.
Prerequisites: ACC235 and BAF330
BAF 334International Finance
3.00 credit hours
BAF334 International Finance Three Credit Hours An introduction to the
special financial problems encountered by a business or commercial
bank operating in the international environment. Emphasis is given to
cross-border transactions and risks, international financial markets and
institution, and the financing of foreign trade and operations. Offered in
alternate semesters.
Prerequisites: BAF330
BAF 335Cash Management
3.00 credit hours
BAF335 Cash Management Three credit hours This course provides an
application of corporate financial management concepts to the firm’s
short-term investment and financing decisions.
Prerequisites: BAF330
BAF 336Wills, Trust, & Estate Planning
3.00 credit hours
BAF336 Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning Three credit hours This course
provides an understanding of federal estate and gift tax systems and
discusses the role of the tax system, wills and trusts on estate planning
within the perspective of an individual’s long-term goals. Topics include:
federal estate and gift taxation; various estate planning techniques;
trusts; life insurance as a estate planning tool; intra-family business and
property transfers; planning for incapacity; and divorce planning.
Prerequisites: BUS 335 or BUS336
BAF 337Retirement Planning
3.00 credit hours
BAF337 Retirement Planning Three credit hours A comprehensive study
of personal, government-sponsored, and employee-sponsored retirement
plans within the perspective of achieving an individual’s retirement goals.
Prerequisites: BUS 335 or BUS336
BAF 339Risk Management and Financial Plan
3.00 credit hours
BAF339 Risk Management and Financial Planning Three credit hours
This course examines the nature of risk and explores the principles of
risk management from individual and business perspectives. The course
covers tactics, techniques, and strategies for management of life, health,
long-term care, property, liability, and disability risk exposures.
Prerequisites: BAF330
BAF 430Corporate Finance
3.00 credit hours
BAF430 Corporate Finance Three credit hours An advanced study of
a firm’s financial strategy involving its long and short term investment,
financing, and dividend decisions.
Prerequisites: BAF330
BAF 431Investments
3.00 credit hours
BAF431 Investments Three credit hours An investigation of the
investment environment and the concepts and practices of security
analysis and portfolio management. Includes the use of computer
simulation.
Prerequisites: BAF330
BAF 432Financial Institutions and Markets
3.00 credit hours
BAF432 Financial Institutions and Markets Three credit hours An
introduction to money and capital markets, financial intermediation, and
bank and non-bank financial institutions as they relate to the supply and
demand of loanable funds.
Prerequisites: BAF331
BAF 433Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
BAF433 Special Topics in Finance Three credit hours This course studies
selected topics of special interests in finance that are not covered
in other offered courses. The content of the course is tailored to the
interests of the instructor and needs and of the student. This course may
be repeated with the permission of the advisor.
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BAF 435General Securities Series 7 Prep
3.00 credit hours
BAF435 General Securities Series 7 Preparation Course Three Credit
Course This is an exam preparation course covering topics related
to the General Securities Registered Representative Exam (Series 7).
This course will expose students to topics currently covered by the
Series 7 examination including (but not limited do) corporate, equity/
fixed - income securities , local/state/federal government, securities,
deriviate securities, and investment company products. This course is not
affiliated with FINRA, the Series 7, exam provider, and does not exempt
students from the examination eligibility requirements. Requirement:
students must be enrolled in JCSU or Metropolitan College. The course
caters to Business Administration majors with a concentration in Finance
or Accounting, but is appropriate for any major with the skill set and
desire to pursue a career in finance or insurance.
Prerequisites: BAF330 or equivalent
French (FRE)
FRE 131Elementary French I
3.00 credit hours
FRE131 Elementary French I Three credit hours An introductory course in
the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. An interactive classroom approach emphasizing the application
of language to concrete situations using essential vocabulary and
structures as well as an appreciation of French/Francophone culture.
FRE 132Elementary French II
3.00 credit hours
FRE132 Elementary French II Three credit hours A continuation of
French 131 in an ever-increasing interactive classroom environment with
emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and grammatical concepts as well
as exposure to the concrete reality of culturally diverse attitudes and
behaviors.
Prerequisites: FRE131 or placement by examination
FRE 231Intermediate French I
3.00 credit hours
FRE231 Intermediate French I Three credit hours Emphasis on
communicative and writing skills. Short basic readings, conversation,
grammar and aspects of culture.
Prerequisites: FRE132 or 133 or equivalent
FRE 232Intermediate French II
3.00 credit hours
FRE232 Intermediate French II Three credit hours A continuation of
French 231 with more reading, conversation, and composition. Strong
emphasis on developing facility in oral and written expression.
Prerequisites: FRE231 or equivalent
FRE 236French for Business and Tech
3.00 credit hours
FRE236 French for Business and Technology Three Credit Hours
Acquisition and use of financial, legal, commercial, telecommunication
and modern technological terminology in French. Written and oral
exercises include establishing a resume, writing a business letter,
conducting an interview, and making a business presentation in French.
Prerequisites: FRE232 or permission by instructor
FRE 331Survey of French Literature I
3.00 credit hours
FRE331: Survey of French Literature and Culture Three credit hours An
Introduction to the significant authors and trends in French Literature
from the Middle Ages through the Twenty First Century. The Course will
be conducted in French.
Prerequisites: FRE232 or permission of instructor
FRE 332Survey of French Literature II
3.00 credit hours
FRE332 Survey of French Literature II Three Credit Hours Introduction
to significant authors and trends in French literature of the nineteenth
and twentieth centuries as well as Francophone literature. Conducted in
French.
Prerequisites: FRE232 or permissions of instructor
FRE 333Adv Studies in Fre Convers, Gra & C
3.00 credit hours
Advanced French Conversation, Grammar and Composition Three Credit
Hours Review of French grammar and guided conversation based on
prepared topics. Progressive development of writing skills in French.
Emphasis on different types of writing (memoire, explication de texte,
expose') based on literary selections. Conducted in French.
Prerequisites: FRE232 or permission of instructor
FRE 334Applied French Phonetics
3.00 credit hours
FRE334 Applied French Phonetics Three credit hours Formal study of the
rules of French pronunciation and their application to modern standard
French. Extensive practice in reading and speaking with proper rhythm
and intonation.
Prerequisites: FRE232 or permission of instructor
FRE 390Junior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
Three Credit Hours Further development of oral and written expression in
French. Introuduction to research approaches and techniques in French
as well as presentation of major school of literary criticism and textual
analysis through applied readings. Generation of a formal research
prospects through the development of a research problem, search of
literature, and production of an annotated bibliography.
Prerequisites: FRE331 or FRE332 or permission of instructor
FRE 430French Civilization
3.00 credit hours
FRE430 French Civilization Three credit hours Introduction to the history,
art, and social institutions from the beginnings through the twentieth
century as primary forces in the development of French culture. Special
attention to contemporary France. Conducted in French.
Prerequisites: FRE331 or permission of instructor
FRE 432French Literature of the Renaissanc
3.00 credit hours
FRE432 French Literature of the Renaissance Three Credit Hours Study
of major literary styles and works of the era. Authors studied include
Montaigne,DuBeally, Ronsard,and Rabelais. Conducted in French.
Prerequisites: FRE331 or permission of instructor
FRE 433French Literature of the 17th Cent.
3.00 credit hours
FRE433 French Literature of the 17th Century Three Credit Hours Study
of major literary works, tracing the movement from Classicism to the
Enlightenment. Authors studied include Montesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot,
and Rousseau. Conducted in French.
Prerequisites: FRE331 or permission of the instructor
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FRE 434French Literature of the 18th Cent
3.00 credit hours
French Literature of the 18th Century Three Credit Hours Study of
major literary works,tracing the movement from Classicism to the
Enlightenment. Authors studied include Motesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot, and
Rousseau. Conducted in French.
Prerequisites: FRE331 or permission of instructor
FRE 436French Literature of the Twentieth
3.00 credit hours
FRE436 French Literature of the Twentieth Century Three credit hours
Study of major literary works, and their relationship to other disciplines.
Authors studied include Gide, Proust, Breton, Saint-Exupéry, Ionesco,
Camus, Sartre, and Duras. Conducted in French.
Prerequisites: FRE331 or permission of instructor
FRE 437Francophone Literatures
3.00 credit hours
FRE437 Francophone Literatures of Africa and the Caribbean Three
credit hours Study of the major literary works and movements from
each area, with focus on negritude and the question of cultural identity.
Authors studied include Senghor, Césaire, Sembene, Bâ, Oyono,
Labouansi. Conducted in French.
Prerequisites: FRE331 or permission of instructor
FRE 438Francophone Literature of the Maghr
3.00 credit hours
FRE438 Francophone Literature of the Maghreb Three credit hours Study
of major literary works from North Africa focusing on the question of
cultural identity. Authors studied include Kateb, Khatibi, Ben Jelloun,
Djebar, Memmi, and Chraibi. Conducted in French.
Prerequisites: FRE331 or permission of instructor
FRE 440France and the European Union
3.00 credit hours
FRE440 France Today and the European Union Three credit hours This
course will review a brief history of the European integration and a
description of the community’s institutions, common programs, single
market, currency, education and training. How does this new Europe
relate to the rest of the world, including the USA? What is the future
of this type of union? Examining the issues about the French and the
European identity? This course is an intensive practical effort aiming not
only at linguistic competency but also at cultural proficiency. We will rely
on the online resources and the print media for our resources.
Prerequisites: FRE232 or permission of instructor
FRE 490Senior Paper
3.00 credit hours
FRE490 Senior Seminar Three credit hours Collaborative research
seminar supplemented by individual sessions with faculty in which
all French and French Education majors write and defend their Senior
Investigative Paper. To be taken during the Fall semester of the senior
year. Conducted in French. NOTE: Students with an incomplete in French
390 cannot register for this course.
Prerequisites: FRE331 and 390 or permission of instructor
FRE 496Special Topics in French
3.00 credit hours
FRE496-497-498 Special Topics in French Three credit hours Focus
on issues related to France and the Francophone World which include
themes such as colonial and post-colonial alienation, the struggle for civil
rights, race, gender, revolt, the struggle for cultural and political identity,
and literary phenomena of significance. May be repeated for credit.
Normally taught on a one- time basis; not intended to form a permanent
part of the French core. Issues studied may generate topics for the Senior
Investigative Research Paper.
Prerequisites: Any 300-level French course or above or permission of
instructor
FRE 499Independent Study
0.00 credit hours
FRE499 Independent Study One to Three credit hours A planned and
structured project cooperatively defined by student and faculty. The
student is permitted to complete work in the areas of French language,
literature, and/or culture. Students may earn one, two, or three credit
hours, based on the scope of work. Multiple enrollments under different
projects for a maximum of six credit hours. Open to French and French
Education majors.
Prerequisites: Any 300- level French course or above or permission of
instructor
Geography (GEO)
GEO 131Introduction to Geography
3.00 credit hours
GEO131 Introduction to Geography Three credit hours An introduction to
essential themes and elements of physical, cultural, economic, political,
and social geography. Interpreting thematic maps and other graphic
representations.
Germany (GER)
GER 131Elemenatary German I
3.00 credit hours
GER131 - Elementary German I Three Credit Hours This course is
designed for students without prior knowledge of German. We will begin
the survey of German vocabulary and grammar to develop the skills of
reading, listening, writing and speaking German. In addition, we will begin
to learn the German culture.
GER 132Elementary German II
3.00 credit hours
GER132 Elementary German II Three credit hours This course continues
the introduction to German. We will learn additional vocabulary and
grammar to broaden our ability to read, understand, speak, and write
German.
Prerequisites: GER131
GER 135Intens Intro German
6.00 credit hours
GER135 Intensive Introduction to German Six credit hours This intensive
course covers Elementary German I and Elementary German II in one
semester. It provides and introduction to German by emphasizing
vocabulary and grammar to develop the skills of reading, listening,
writing and speaking German. In addition, we will begin to learn about the
German culture.
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GER 395Field Study: German-Speaking Cntry
6.00 credit hours
GER395/495 Field Study in a German-speaking Country Six credit hours
First-hand study of the German language, literature, and/or civilization
abroad. NOTE: Credit hours of academic program abroad subject to
Departmental approval and proper filing in the Registrar!s Office prior to
departure.
Prerequisites: Any introductory German course or permission of
coordinator
GER 489Topics in Digital Story Telling
3.00 credit hours
GER489: Topics in Digital Storytelling One, Two, or Three credit hours
This course examines digital storytelling within a topical context.
Students both study digital narratives and learn how to create their own
digital narratives within the context of the course topic. May be repeated
for credit so long as the topics are different. May be cross listed with
other Digital Storytelling courses.
GER 495Field Study in a German-Speaking
6.00 credit hours
GER395/495 Field Study in a German-speaking Country Six credit hours
First-hand study of the German language, literature, and/or civilization
abroad. NOTE: Credit hours of academic program abroad subject to
Departmental approval and proper filing in the Registrar!s Office prior to
departure.
Prerequisites: Any introductory German course or permission of
coordinator
Health (HED)
HED 131Personal Health
3.00 credit hours
HED131 Personal Health* Three Credit Hours A lecture courses
discussing topics such as preventive health care, nutrition, coping in
today's society, decision-making, diseases, drugs, love and the human life
cycle, etc. *This course satisfies the general education requirement for
majors and non-majors.
HED 132Personal Health and Wellness
3.00 credit hours
HED132- Personal Health and Wellness Three Credit Hours A lecture
and physical activity course focusing on topics such as Preventive
health care, nutrition, physical activity, coping in today’s Society, decision
making, diseases, drugs, love and the human life Cycle.
HED 230Introduction to Health Education
3.00 credit hours
This is the first course for students majoring in Health Education. It is
designed to provide: an overview of the field, information concerning,
career opportunities and professional growth and practical experience in
an area of interest with a minimum of ten (10) hours of observation at an
outside agency or organization. (FORMERLY HED 221)
HED 231Health and Nutrition
3.00 credit hours
HED231- Health and Nutrition Three Credit Hours This course deals with
nutritional needs of the human body and the Implications for healthful
living.
HED 232Human Sexuality and Family Living
3.00 credit hours
HED232 Human Sexuality and Family Living Three credit hours This
course deals with concepts concerning sexuality and implications for
self, school and society.
HED 233Community Health
3.00 credit hours
HED233 Community Health THREE CREDIT HOURS A study of the health
aspects of the community such as sanitation, pollution, disease, etc. and
their implications for society.
HED 234Healthful Living
3.00 credit hours
HED234 Healthful Living Three credit hours This course provides the
student knowledge and techniques of health as it affects personal,
professional, and family living. Health careers are also an aspect of this
course. This course requires students to become certified in First Aid and
CPR.
HED 235Drugs and Drug Education
3.00 credit hours
HED235 Drugs and Drug Education Three Credit Hours This course is
concerned with the effects of the use and the abuse of drugs, alcohol and
tobacco on the individual and society. Drug education techniques are also
a part of this course. This course features a service learning component.
(FORMERLY HED 225).
HED 236Women's Health
3.00 credit hours
HED236 Women’s Health Three credit hours This course explores the
field of women’s health and its relationship to both the lives of women
and to understanding broader culture and society.It is designed to give
the student a basic scientific understanding of the major differences
between the sexes, the influence these differences have on illness and
health outcomes, and the implications for policy, medical research, and
health care.
HED 310Independent Study
1.00 credit hours
HED310, 320, & 330 Independent Study One - Three credit hours A course
designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or a
required topic in health education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendations from their academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
HED 320Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
HED310, 320, & 330 Independent Study One - Three credit hours A course
designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or a
required topic in health education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendations from their academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
HED 330Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
HED310, 320, & 330 Independent Study One - Three Credit Hours A
course designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or
a required topic in health education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendations from their academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
HED 332Health Ed & Phy Act in Elem Schools
3.00 credit hours
HED332 Health Education & Physical Activity in the Elementary
Schools Three Credit Hours This course is designed to assist students
in developing knowledge and skills in planning curricula, defining,
instructional objectives, and writing lesson plans to enhance their
effectiveness in teaching health education and physical activity content
at the elementary school level (FORMERLY HED 322).
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HED 333School Health Problems
3.00 credit hours
HED333 School Health Problems Three credit hours This course is
designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the
Coordinated School Health Program in schools and the major health
issues affecting today’s students. Techniques for identifying problem
areas, designing and implementing change strategies, and evaluating the
results are also a part of this course.
HED 334Program Planning and Evaluation
3.00 credit hours
HED334 Program Planning and Evaluation Three credit hours The
process of planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs in
the community. Total program development will be emphasized with
attention given to designing community health programs, overcoming
community resistance, selecting appropriate educational methods and
conducting evaluation activities.
HED 335Minority Health Problems & Issues
3.00 credit hours
HED335 Minority Health Three credit hours Problems and Issues This
course is designed to discuss the social characteristics of minority
populations, mortality and morbidity indicators, prevention strategies, and
the recommendations by the Department of Health and Human Services.
HED 336Death and Dying
3.00 credit hours
HED336 Death and Dying Three credit hours This course will examine the
cultural perception, trends, economic and emotional factors associated
with death and dying.
HED 337Environmental Health
3.00 credit hours
HED337 Environmental Health Three credit hours This course examines
the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person and all
the related factors impacting behaviors. It encompasses the assessment
and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect
health as they relate to preventing disease and creating health-supportive
social and cultural environments
HED 338Junior Seminar Health Research I
3.00 credit hours
HED338 Junior Seminar Three Credit Hours The first of two formal
courses that facilitates the writing of the senior investigative paper. The
student will complete a proposal for their senior paper as an outcome
of this course. To accomplish this outcome, students will learn research
methods and strategies necessary to complete an acceptable proposal
for their senior investigative paper.
HED 395Human Lactation
3.00 credit hours
HED395 Human Lactation Three Credit Hours The didactic component
of the lactation program provides students comprehensive breastfeeding
and human lactation eduction. Students will be provided with the
basic medical sciences as well as public health and social work
perspectives, including consideration of equity, population and program-
based applications associated with human lactation. Attendance at
breastfeeding conferences and other pre-approved coursework will also
be an important part of each student experience. Enrollment into the
course by permission only.
HED 396Human Lactation II
3.00 credit hours
HED396 Human Lactation II Three credit hours Continuation of
HED395. The didactic component of the lactation provides students
comprehensive breastfeeding and human lactation education. Students
will be provided with the basic medical sciences as well as public
health and social work perspectives, including consideration of equity,
population and program-based applications associated with human
lactation.
Prerequisites: HED395, Human Lactation
HED 430Senior Seminar: Health Research II
3.00 credit hours
HED430 Senior Seminar Three credit hours This is the second of two
formal courses that facilitates the writing of the senior investigative
paper. The purpose of this course is to expose students to significant
issues, methodology, and research in the field of health education, and to
investigate an area of major interest for the senior paper. The students
will complete their senior investigative paper as an outcome of this
course. (Formerly PED 430)
HED 433Internship
3.00 credit hours
HED433 Internship Three credit hours A supervised internship in a
professional work environment which will provide the student with
exposure to the job market in sport-related businesses and public
health agencies. Each student will be responsible for 120 hours of work
and be required to present detailed descriptions of work activities and
experience.
HED 434Methods and Materials in Teaching
3.00 credit hours
HED434 Methods and Materials in Teaching Health Education Three
credit hours This course is designed to provide the student with the
opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies in the use of
effective methods of teaching health education and the effective use of
resources. Best practices as they relate to the National Health Education
Standards, the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, and educational
technology are also a part of this course.
Prerequisites: Health Education 333
Corequisites: EDU 312 (must be taken concurrently)
HED 435Epidemiology
3.00 credit hours
HED435 Epidemiology Three Credit Hours This course introduces
students to principles and concepts in epidemiology through lectures,
discussion groups, assigned readings and exercises. Students are
given the opportunity to acquire an understanding of principles and
concepts, the vocabulary of epidemiology , methods of epidemiological
investigation, and the interpretation and evaluation of reports of
epidemiological research.
HED 436Health Administration
3.00 credit hours
HED436 Health Administration Three credit hours Introductory course
to health administration. Background of health care, health policy, the
healthcare delivery system, health care access, health finance, the
pharmaceutical industry, and ethics will be explored.
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HED 437Applications in Health Communicatio
3.00 credit hours
HED437 Applications in Health Communications Three credit hours A
course designed to introduce the student to the many facets of health
communication. Understanding of theoretical frameworks in health,
health literacy, and levels of communication will be explored. Practical
experience in design and production of health educational materials
utilizing health communication channels will be required.
HED 438Soc. & Behav Aspects of Global Hlth
3.00 credit hours
This course covers the behavioral, social, and cultural aspects of health
and disease. Students learn how behavioral and social theories are
relevant to health promotion and disease prevention efforts and in
relevant to health promotion and disease prevention efforts in behavior-
based safety efforts. They also learn how factors protect or erode
health at multiple levels (including individual, community, societal, and
global levels) and how interventions are developed to improve health
by addressing critical factors at each of these levels. The course also
addresses the roles of culture, race, and ethnicity in the conceptualization
of health and illness.
HED 439Queer Studies
3.00 credit hours
HED439 Queer Studies Three Credit Hours In this course, students
will explore the field of queer studies- its relationship to both the
lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and to
understanding of broader culture and society. Particular attention will be
given to the relationships between discrimination and oppression, and
health and wellness. Health disparities in the LGBT population will also
be explored. Issues will be explored using interdisciplinary approaches
that incorporate the intersecting questions of race, class, gender, and
nationality alongside sexuality and gender identity. We will cultivate
analytical tools developed out of feminist and LGBT political movements.
Prerequisites: ENG131
HED 490Special Topics in Health
3.00 credit hours
HED490 Special Topics in Health Three credit hours An occasional or
experimental course focusing on a specific topic designed to provide
advanced study in an area of special interest in health education.
This course is an elective and is available to qualified students upon
recommendations from the academic advisor and the instructor. This
course may be repeated for additional credit.
HED 495Lactation Practicum
3.00 credit hours
HED495 Lactation Practicum Three Credit Hours The clinical component
of the lactation programs provides students with practical experiences
related to the mother and child and includes direct observation,
competency attainment, and supervised practice within inpatient and
outpatient settings. It involves student experiential sharing and topic
review, shadowing, and attendance at meetings. All student will complete
at least 300 hours of clincical lactation experience. Enrollment into the
course by permission only. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: HED395, Human Lactation
HED 496Lactation Practicum II
3.00 credit hours
HED496 Lactation Practicum II Three Credit Hours Continuation of
HED495. The clinical component of the lactation program provides
students with practical experiences related to the mother and child and
includes direct observation, competency attainment, and supervised
practice within inpatient and outpatient settings. It involves student
experiential sharing and topic review, shadowing, and attendance at
meetings. All students will complete at least 300 hours of clinical
lactation experience. Enrollment into the course by permission only.
Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: HED495, Lactation Practicum
History (HIS)
HIS 131World Civilizations to 1500
3.00 credit hours
HIS131 World Civilizations to 1500 Three credit hours This course is
a study of early human history and the world’s major civilizations to
1500, including the strengths and weaknesses of those societies, parallel
developments, and cultural interaction.
HIS 132World Civilizations 1500 to present
3.00 credit hours
HIS132 World Civilizations from 1500 to the Present Three credit hours
This course is a continuation of HIS131. The major trend during this
period is the emergence of the modern world through global interaction.
HIS 135History the United States to 1865
3.00 credit hours
HIS135 History of the United States to 1865 Three credit hours A study
of the United States from European colonization to 1865.
HIS 136History of the US Since 1865
3.00 credit hours
HIS136 History of the United States Since 1865 Three credit hours A
study of the United States from the conclusion of the Civil War to the
present.
HIS 200Historical Methodology
3.00 credit hours
HIS200 Historical Methodology Three Credit Hours This course serves
as an introduction to the historical method, including a consideration
of the various approaches to historical study and historiography. The
course will seek to ask why and how historians have studied the past,
what tools historians employ to study the past, as well as what are the
many processes of historical inquiry. Students will learn how to conduct
historical research in a library, in an archive, and online and to be able
to develop a research methodology appropriate to a particular historical
topic or theme. Required for all History majors. Effective: 2012-2013
Academic Calendar
HIS 231North Carolina History
3.00 credit hours
HIS231 North Carolina History Three Credit Hours A study of the history
of North Carolina from the Colonial period to the present, with emphasis
on economic, educational, and political developments. Elective for
History major; required for those desiring to be certified in Elementary
Education.
HIS 237Introduction to Africa
3.00 credit hours
HIS237 Introduction to Africa Three credit hours Social life, peoples,
geography, economy, politics, religion, and arts of pre-modern Africa.
Survey of African history and problems facing modern Africa.
150 History (HIS)
HIS 238Modern Latin America
3.00 credit hours
HIS-238 Modern Latin America Three Credit Hours This course examines
the devolpment of modern Latin American cilvilization from its pre-
Columbian orgins to the present.
HIS 239Plantation Societies in America
3.00 credit hours
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HIS 330American Colonial Civilization
3.00 credit hours
HIS330 American Colonial Civilization Three credit hours The study of an
underdeveloped area and the economic, political, and religious life of the
different colonies; the contributions of the various immigrants.
Prerequisites: HIS135 or permission of the instructor
HIS 331Public History
3.00 credit hours
HIS331 Public History Three credit hours This course is designed
to familiarize students with and train them in the discipline of public
history through an exploration of historic preservation, museum studies,
archives, and archival management, genealogy, and oral history.
Prerequisites: HIS135 and HIS136
HIS 333Diplomatic History of the US
3.00 credit hours
HIS333 Diplomatic History of the United States Three credit hours A
study of the foreign policy of the United States government. Emphasis
is on wars, crises, territorial expansion, peculiarities of the American
position in world politics, and the formation of basic policy decisions.
Prerequisites: HIS135 and HIS136
HIS 334Amer Revolution & Fed: 1776-1820
3.00 credit hours
HIS334 The American Revolution and the Federal Period: 1776-1820
Three credit hours A history of the United States during the formative
years of the early republic from the War of Independence to the so-called
Era of Good Feelings. Considerable attention devoted to the creative
personalities of the period.
Prerequisites: HIS135 and 136
HIS 336Emerg Modern America: 1865-1914
3.00 credit hours
HIS336 Emergence of Modern America 1865-1914 Three Credit Hours
A study of the revolutionary changes in American life from the end
of the Civil War to the close of the nineteenth century, the failure
of Reconstruction, the origins of racial segregation, and America's
emergence as an industrial giant.
Prerequisites: HIS136 or permission of instructor
HIS 337West Africa
3.00 credit hours
HIS337 West Africa Three credit hours An examination of selected topics
in West African history, including the Sudanic empires, the slave trade, the
development of coastal states, European conquest, types of colonial rule,
the struggle for independence, and challenges of development.
HIS 338Topics African-American History I
3.00 credit hours
HIS-338 Topics in African-American History I Three Credit Hours This
course will cover selected topics in African-American history from the
colonial period to the end of Reconstruction. Course Topics will vary from
semester to semester. This course may be taken twice for credit, provided
the topics vary. Required for History majors.
HIS 339Topics African American History II
3.00 credit hours
HIS339 Topics in African-American History II Three credit hours This
course will cover selected topics in African-American history from the end
of Reconstruction to the present. Course topics will vary from semester
to semester. This course may be taken twice for credit, provided the
topics vary. Required for History majors.
HIS 392Women's History
3.00 credit hours
HIS392 Women’s History Three credit hours This course explores the
social, economic, and political movements of American women over four
centuries. African-American, Native American, and European- American
women are studied.
Prerequisites: HIS135 and HIS136 or permission of instructor
HIS 393History of the US in the 20th Cent.
3.00 credit hours
HIS393 History of the United States in the Twentieth Century Three credit
hours This course examines the economic, social, political, and cultural
changes that have occurred in the United States since 1914.
HIS 394Early Modern Europe: 1350-1789
3.00 credit hours
HIS394 Early Modern Europe: 1350-1789 Three credit hours A study
of radical social change in Europe from the late Middle Ages to the
eve of the French Revolution. Renaissance and Reformation; political
absolutism and the Enlightenment.
Prerequisites: HIS131 and 132
HIS 430Nineteenth Century Europe 1789-1914
3.00 credit hours
HIS430 Nineteenth Century Europe: 1789-1914 Three credit hours A
study of Europe from the French Revolution to the outbreak of World
War I. Includes the rise of romantic nationalism, liberal democracy,
industrialism, and imperialism.
Prerequisites: HIS132 or permission of instructor
HIS 431Twentieth Century Europe
3.00 credit hours
HIS431 Twentieth Century Europe Three credit hours A study of World
War I and its consequences; economic, social, and cultural change
between the wars; the rise of totalitarian dictatorships and World War
II; post-war reconstruction; the Cold War; and the current situation in
Europe.
Prerequisites: HIS132
HIS 432Southern Africa
3.00 credit hours
HIS432 Southern Africa Three credit hours An examination of selected
topics in Central and Southern Africa, including migrations, pre-European
culture, European expansion, concessionaire company and settler
domination, racism, African liberation movements, and the status of
present conflicts.
HIS 433The Old South
3.00 credit hours
HIS433 The Old South Three credit hours Political, economic, social, and
cultural forces in the evolution of the period 1820-1860.
Prerequisites: HIS 135 or permission of the instructor
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HIS 434The New South
3.00 credit hours
HIS434 The New South Three credit hours Southern history from the
end of Reconstruction to the present. A consideration of contemporary
regional problems. A study of the South both in relationship and contrast
to national development.
Prerequisites: HIS 136 or permission of the instructor
HIS 435Northern Africa
3.00 credit hours
HIS435 Northern Africa Three credit hours An examination of selected
topics in the history of North, North-east, and East Africa, including the
beginnings of the human race, ancient civilizations of Egypt and Kush,
trading civilizations of the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean, Christian
and Islamic influences, migrations, Ethiopian feudalism, European
colonialism, and modern national revolutionary movements.
HIS 436Topics in History
3.00 credit hours
HIS436-437 Topics in History Three credit hours each Various special
topics that permit advanced work in different fields of historical study.
HIS 437Topics in History
3.00 credit hours
HIS436-437 Topics in History Three credit hours each Various special
topics that permit advanced work in different fields of historical study.
HIS 438Internship in Public History
3.00 credit hours
HIS438 Internship in Public History Three credit hours A supervised
internship in the area of public history designed to give students practical
experience in the discipline and to make professional contacts in local
public history sites, such as museums and archives. Students are
responsible for a minimum of 120 hours of work and must complete a
paper on their work activities and experience.
Prerequisites: HIS 210 and HIS331
HIS 439Internship
3.00 credit hours
HIS439 Internship Three credit hours A supervised internship in a
professional work environment designed to give students practical
experience as well as knowledge and skills in a relevant professional field.
Students are responsible for a minimum of 120 hours of work and must
complete a paper on their work activities and experience.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
HIS 490Senior Investigative Paper I
3.00 credit hours
HIS490 Senior Investigative Paper I Three credit hours This course is
required of all history majors and is designed to begin major work on the
Senior Investigative Paper. This course provides detailed instruction and
supervision on beginning the research and writing process, including
the preparation of the student’s topic, the drafting of a prospectus, the
finding and acquisition of resources, the creation of a formal bibliography,
and intensive primary source research. Assignments will include writing
exercises, discussions and workshops to improve the paper style, and
a formal presentation of the prospectus by the student, including a
question and answer session from students and other history faculty, at
the end of the semester. This is required of all history majors. This course
will be offered each fall.
Prerequisites: HIS491
HIS 491Senior Investigative Paper II
3.00 credit hours
HIS491 Senior Investigative Paper II Three credit hours This course is the
second of the two-course SIP sequence. This course involves continued
research and writing of a research paper of at least 25 pages in length.
The SIP will be in appropriate article style and quality, will be based upon
primary sources, and will demonstrate effective critical thinking and
writing. The final product for this course will be a polished final draft
of the SIP and a formal presentation of the paper before students and
faculty in the format of a traditional conference presentation with a time-
limit and questions from the panel moderator and audience. This course
is required of all history majors. This course will be offered each spring.
Prerequisites: HIS490
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)
IDS 231Introduction to Interdiscip. Studie
3.00 credit hours
IDS Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies Three Credit Hours Students
develop a clear framework of the differences between disciplinary,
multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary work with a focus
on research integration and learn how to effectively describe and promote
the value of their interdisciplinarity and their own unique course of study
in the major.
IDS 296Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Cultr
3.00 credit hours
IDS296: Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture Three Credit Hours This
course addresses societal ills, life and identity within that culture, and
explores the overall impact and phenomenon of sneakers on a global
level. Whether an aficionado of sneaker culture or a contentious observer
of the culture, this course examines the true essence of all things sneaker
culture. Fulfills the Integrated Studies, Global Studies, Emergent Fields
Pillar.
Prerequisites: ENG131
IDS 300Interdisciplinary Studies Practicum
3.00 credit hours
IDS300 Interdisciplinary Studies Practicum Three credit hours This
course gives students the opportunity to explore connections across
fields related to a theme or topic of their choice. The possibilities are
many, as students work with a faculty advisor to propose and execute
a project related to their degree. The practicum may entail (but is not
limited to): the planning of a conference, either at the University or in
their community; the execution of an activist event such as a rally;
the publication of a collection of essays; the launch of a web site; the
production of a documentary; the writing of a business plan; or the
application of a grant. May be repeated for credit.
IDS 331Junior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
IDS331 Junior Seminar (Research Methods) Three credit hours This
course introduces models of interdisciplinary research and moves
through the interdisciplinary research model to achieve research
integration. Students learn research skills, including mastery of various
disciplinary citation styles, effective database search strategies, and
development of focused interdisciplinary research questions.
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IDS 431Senior Capstone I
3.00 credit hours
IDS431 Senior Seminar Three credit hours In this course, students
complete their Senior Investigative Project from their approved proposals
developed in IDS431: Senior Capstone I. Students will add subsequent
research as needed and are required to submit a completed paper
or project with proper approval signatures from their readers, faculty
advisor, and department chair for final approval and grade for the course.
Students are also required to present their research to the department
and campus at large as part of the final submission process. Required of
IDS majors.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in IDS431
IDS 432Senior Capstone II
3.00 credit hours
IDS432 Senior Capstone II Three Credit Hours The second semester of
this project requires the student to meet with the appropriate professor(s)
on a weekly basis during which the process of creating the final project is
documented. A final research paper that undergoes numerous revisions
during the course of the semester fulfills a required writing component. In
addition to the substantial research paper, a presentation of the research
is given in a suitable format that is discussed and refined during the
course of the semester. The student's final project must be presented to
the IDS Advisory Board during a presentation which is open to the public.
The supervising professor(s), in a consultation with the Advisory Board,
issues the final grade. Required of IDS majors .
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in IDS431
IDS 496Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
IDS496-497-498 Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies One, Two or
Three credit hours Detailed investigation of special topics determined by
the instructor which permits advanced work of an interdisciplinary nature
in Liberal Arts. Enrollment by permission of instructor. (May be repeated
for credit, and may fulfill one of the Discipline-related electives.)
IDS 497Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
IDS496-497-498 Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies One, Two or
Three credit hours Detailed investigation of special topics determined by
the instructor which permits advanced work of an interdisciplinary nature
in Liberal Arts. Enrollment by permission of instructor. (May be repeated
for credit, and may fulfill one of the Discipline-related electives.)
IDS 498Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
IDS496-497-498 Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies One, Two or
Three credit hours Detailed investigation of special topics determined by
the instructor which permits advanced work of an interdisciplinary nature
in Liberal Arts. Enrollment by permission of instructor. (May be repeated
for credit, and may fulfill one of the Discipline-related electives.)
IDS 499Independent Study: Internship
3.00 credit hours
IDS499 Independent Study: Internship (Hours vary and are determined
on a case-by-case basis) A planned and structured project cooperatively
determined by student and instructor. Student permitted to contract work
in focuses of special interest. One to six hours of credit may be earned,
according to the scope of the project. Students must work 40 hours for
each credit hour earned for internship placements. May be repeated for
credit for a different project.
Latin (LAT)
LAT 131Elementary Latin I
3.00 credit hours
LAT131 Elementary Latin I Three credit hours This course provides an
introduction to the fundamentals of reading classical Latin. It emphasizes
vocabulary, syntax, and Roman culture, which are studied by working with
authentic and adapted materials from the target language.
LAT 132Elementary Latin II
3.00 credit hours
LAT132 Elementary Latin II Three credit hours This intensive course
covers Elementary Latin I and Elementary Latin II in one semester. It
provides an introduction to the fundamentals of reading classical Latin by
emphasizing vocabulary, syntax, and Roman culture, which are studied by
working with authentic and adapted materials from the target language.
LAT 135Intensive IntroductoryLatin
6.00 credit hours
LAT135 Intensive Introductory Latin Six credit hours This intensive
course covers Elementary Latin I and Elementary Latin II in one semester.
It provides an introduction to the fundamentals of reading classical Latin
by emphasizing vocabulary, syntax, and Roman culture, which are studied
by working with authentic and adapted materials.
LAT 231Intermediate Latin I
3.00 credit hours
LAT231 Intermediate Latin I Three credit hours This course continues to
build proficiency in reading classical Latin. While additional vocabulary
is to be acquired, this course shifts its emphasis toward training a good
grasp of Latin syntax. The study of Roman culture continues and relies on
a greater number of authentic and fewer adapted texts.
Prerequisites: LAT131, LAT132, LAT131/132 or placement by
examination
LAT 232Intermediate Latin II
3.00 credit hours
LAT232 Intermediate Latin II Three credit hours This course continues
to build proficiency in reading classical Latin. In addition to working with
vocabulary, this course stresses more complex features of Latin syntax.
The study of Roman culture continues and relies mostly on authentic
texts representing various genres.
Prerequisites: LAT131, LAT132, LAT131/132, LAT231, or placement by
examination
LAT 235Intensive Intermediate Latin
6.00 credit hours
LAT235 Intensive Intermediate Latin Six credit hours This intensive
course covers Intermediate Latin I and Intermediate Latin II in one
semester. It continues to build proficiency in reading classical Latin by
emphasizing vocabulary and more complex features of Latin syntax.
More authentic texts representing various genres will be used to study
Roman culture.
LAT 489Topics in Digital Storytelling
3.00 credit hours
LAT489: Topics in Digital Storytelling One, Two, or Three credit hours
This course examines digital storytelling within a topical context.
Students both study digital narratives and learn how to create their own
digital narratives within the context of the course topic. May be repeated
for credit so long as the topics are different. May be cross listed with
other Digital Storytelling courses.
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Law (LAW)
LAW 230Introduction to Legal Studies
3.00 credit hours
LAW230 Introduction to Legal Studies Three credit hours Basic
information about the legal system, its history and current structure;
introduction to legal research, reading and writing. (Fall Semester).
LAW 394LSAT Preparation
3.00 credit hours
LAW394 LSAT Preparation Three credit hours The course is designed to
assist students in developing critical reading, logical reasoning and test
taking skills and prepare students to take the LSAT. (Fall Semester).
Management (MGT)
MGT 333Principles of Management
3.00 credit hours
MGT333 Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior Three
credit hours A study of the management process emphasizing an
understanding of the functions of management. Extensive coverage
will be given to studying the impact of human behavior in managerial
effectiveness including individual and group dynamics, motivation,
leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal communication.
Prerequisites: MTH131-137
MGT 334Human Resources Management
3.00 credit hours
MGT334 Human Resource Management Three credit hours A study
of human resources management theories, systems, concepts and
strategies including employment and retrenchment procedures, training
and development, and remuneration.
Prerequisites: MGT333
MGT 335Leadership & Organizational Change
3.00 credit hours
MGT335 Leadership and Organizational Change Three credit hours
This course focuses on the influence of leadership, motivation, group
dynamics, communications, and change on effective and efficient
utilization and development of human resources emphasizing the role of
a leader as a change agent.
Prerequisites: MGT333
MGT 336Business Communication
3.00 credit hours
MGT336 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION THREE CREDIT HOURS This
course focuses on the nature and problems associated with individual,
interpersonal and organizational communication in business. A variety
of verbal techniques will be used such as presentations, graphics, public
speaking, and writing, to foster effective organizational and individual
performances.
Prerequisites: MGT333
MGT 339Small Business Management
3.00 credit hours
MGT339 Small Business Management Three Credit Hours Stresses
the importance of small business management, methods, sources, and
procedures.
Prerequisites: MTH131-137
MGT 432Production Control
3.00 credit hours
MGT432 Production Control Three credit hours Development of
abilities to analyze and solve production problems and to formulate
production policies. Introduction to quantitative techniques in production
management.
Prerequisites: MGT333
MGT 436Organizational Behavior and Design
3.00 credit hours
MGT436 Organizational Behavior and Design Three Credit Hours An
analysis of individual and group behavior and organizational structure
from the perspective of goal-oriented managers.
Prerequisites: MGT333
MGT 437Special Topics in Management
3.00 credit hours
MGT437 Special Topics in Management Three credit hours Permits
groups of students and professor to explore areas not extensively
covered in other courses. This course may be repeated for additional
credit
Prerequisites: MGT333 or consent of instructor
MGT 438International Business
3.00 credit hours
MGT438 International Business Three credit hours This course examines
the unique problems faced by firms that engage in international
operations. It is expected to provide students with a description and
analysis of the mechanics of doing business abroad.
MGT 440Total Quality Management
3.00 credit hours
MGT440 Total Quality Management Three credit hours This course is a
study of a cooperative form of doing business that relies on the talent
and capabilities of both labor and management to continually improve
customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity using teams. The course
focuses on the practice of participative management through the use of
an integrated system of tools, techniques, and training measures.
Prerequisites: MGT333
Marketing (MKT)
MKT 331Principles of Marketing
3.00 credit hours
MKT331 Principles of Marketing Three Credit Hours A course designed
to show the characteristics, history and functions related to marketing.
Emphasis on product definition, promotion, distribution, and pricing.
MTH131-132.
MKT 332Advertising
3.00 credit hours
MKT332 Advertising Three credit hours A course intended to provide an
understanding of advertising, its functions in our way of life, and its role
in business.
Prerequisites: MKT331
MKT 334Principles of Retailing
3.00 credit hours
MKT334 Principles of Retailing Three Credit Hours An introduction to the
structure of retailing and problems associated with the management of
retail stores of various types.
Prerequisites: MKT331
154 Mathematics (MTH)
MKT 335Fundamentals of Selling
3.00 credit hours
MKT335 Fundamentals of Selling Three Credit Hours A course designed
to provide the student with a general survey of the various careers in
selling and a thorough study of salesmanship and sales management.
Prerequisites: MKT331
MKT 336Retail Buying and Merchandising
3.00 credit hours
MKT336 Retail Buying and Merchandising Three Credit Hours
This course examines the roles and responsibilities of buyers and
merchandising managers that must balance (1) the needs of retailers, (2)
objectives of vendors, and (3) the preferences of consumers. Consumer
trends, inventory and retail store reports analysis, budgeting issues,
assortment planning, merchandise displays and aids for merchandise
controls and undertaken. The course is well suited to prepare students for
careers as a vendor, buyer, or retailer of consumer goods and services.
Prerequisites: MKT334
MKT 350Consumer Behavior
3.00 credit hours
MKT350 Consumer Behavior Three Credit Hours Study of the theories of
consumer behavior with contributions from the social sciences. Explore
the implications on human consumption, including decision - making
factors that impact consumer purchasing patterns.
Prerequisites: MKT331 or Consent of Department
MKT 355Digital Markting
3.00 credit hours
MKT355 Digital Marketing Three credit hours This course introduces
the student to the general of internet marketing topics including
online advertising, search, social media, and online privacy and
policy implications. Course topics will also include ecommerce, ad
effectiveness measurement, etc. There will be digital marketing strategy,
implementation, and executional considerations for B2B and B2C
brands and provide a detailed understanding of all digital channels
and platforms. The student will learn how to create campaigns and the
strategies and tactics in the most popular social media platforms, as
generate reports and actions based on social media analytics.
Prerequisites: MKT331 or permission of instructor
MKT 430Marketing Channels
3.00 credit hours
MKT430 Marketing Channels Three Credit Hours This course covers
channels of distribution, from the Manufacturer (provider) to the
wholesaler and retailer. Emphasis is placed on marketing decisions areas
relating to the wholesaling and the overall flow of economic goods and
services through these agents.
Prerequisites: MKT331: MKT334
MKT 431Supply Chain Management
3.00 credit hours
MKT431 Supply Chain Management Three credit hours This course
provides a comprehensive study of the concepts, processes, and
strategies used in the development and management of global supply
chains. Supply-chain management (SCM) is a systems approach to
managing the entire flow of information, materials, and services from
raw material suppliers through factories and warehouses to the final
end-customer. Specific topics include global supply chain management,
procurement, electronic commerce, information technologies, and
logistics activities. SCM represents a philosophy of doing business that
stresses processes and integration.
Prerequisites: MKT334
MKT 432Managerial Marketing
3.00 credit hours
MKT432 Managerial Marketing Three credit hours An analysis of the
nature and work of the marketing manager, who organizes, directs, and
controls the various functional specialties of marketing.
Prerequisites: MKT334
MKT 435International Marketing
3.00 credit hours
MKT435 International Marketing Three credit hours A course designed
to introduce students to the cultural, institution, political, and economic
variables influencing the international marketing environment, the
concept of international trade, and a framework for the development and
implementation of a multinational marketing strategy.
Prerequisites: MKT331
Mathematics (MTH)
MTH 130Introduction to College Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH130 Introduction to College Mathematics Three credit hours This
course prepares the student to be successful in College Algebra. Topics
include a review of elementary algebra, operations with rational numbers,
exponents and radicals, factoring, polynomial and rational functions,
equations and inequalities, and applications of these topics. Study
skills needed to be successful in mathematics are an important part
of this course. Placement into this course is based on the score on the
Mathematics Placement Exam or by SAT/ACT data, and must be made by
the department only. For elective credit only.
MTH 131College Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH131 College Algebra Three credit hours This course is designed to
provide an investigative approach to college algebra using the computer
and graphing calculator as tools. The topics covered include basic
concepts of algebra, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations
and solving systems of equations using matrices, sequences and series.
At least one hour per week of computer assisted laboratory instruction is
required.
MTH 132Finite Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH132 Finite Math Three credit hours Elements of finite mathematical
systems for liberal arts and education students. Topics include real
numbers, linear equations and straight lines, systems of linear equations
and inequalities, matrix algebra, sets and counting, concepts of
probability and statistics, mathematics of finance. The course relies
heavily on computers and graphing calculators to develop intuition, make
estimates, verify results, and check reasonableness of answers.
Prerequisites: MTH131
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MTH 133Survey of Practical Applica of Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH133: Survey of Practical Applications of Mathematics 3 credit
hours This course explores practical applications of mathematics in
daily life. Students are introduced to linear, quadratic, exponential, and
logarithmic functions and some of their many applications. Students
are exposed to fundamental principles of probability and descriptive
statistics including regression. students also learn how to construct
and interpret graphical representations of data. Boolean logic, Venn
diagrams, and basic principles of mathematical finance are also covered.
Word problems are used extensively to help develop problem-solving and
critical-thinking skills that can be routinely applied in daily life. Whenever
possible, technology (including calculators and software applications) are
used to illuminate the concepts covered in the course and assist problem
solving.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement
MTH 134Mathematics and Culture
3.00 credit hours
MTH134 Mathematics and Culture Three credit hours This course
explores how mathematics is expressed globally and how it is shaped
in different societies (i. e. numbering systems, nature, patterns, art,
customs, activities). The topic of Ethnomathematics will be highlighted.
MTH 135Mathematics and Personal Finance
3.00 credit hours
MTH135: Mathematics and Personal Finance 3 credit hours This course
explores techniques in successful management of personal finances.
Through application of mathematical and critical thinking skills and
concepts, it encompasses a broad coverage of basic financial planning
and decision making, taxes, managing savings, purchasing a home, the
impact of credit, investments and saving for retirement.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement
MTH 136Introductory Statistics
3.00 credit hours
MTH136 Introductory Statistics Three credit hours Descriptive and
inferential statistics. Frequency distributions, population and samples,
measures of central tendencies and variation. Probability, normal, t,
and chi distributions. Hypothesis testing, estimations and confidence
intervals. Linear regression.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or by placement
MTH 137Precalculus I
3.00 credit hours
MTH137 Precalculus I Three credit hours Equations, Inequalities, and
Modeling; Functions and Graphs; Exponents and Radicals; Polynomial
and Rational Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conic
sections.
Prerequisites: MTH131 or by placement or consent of Department
MTH 138Precalculus II
3.00 credit hours
MTH138 Precalculus II Three credit hours The Trigonometric Functions;
Trigonometric Identities and Conditional Equations; Applications of
Trigonometry; Systems of linear equations; Matrices and Determinants;
Sequences, Series, and Probability.
Prerequisites: MTH137 or by placement or consent of Department
MTH 231Calculus I
3.00 credit hours
MTH231 Calculus I Three credit hours Functions and graphs, slope
and tangent lines, concepts of limit and continuity. Differentiation and
applications in maxima and minima problems, and rates of change.
Prerequisites: MTH138 or by placement
MTH 232Calculus II
3.00 credit hours
MTH232 Calculus II Three credit hours Anti-derivatives, Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus and definite integrals, Applications of the definite
integral to area, volume, force and work, and arc length. Transcendental
functions. Techniques of integration.
Prerequisites: MTH231
MTH 233Mathematics and Speadsheets
3.00 credit hours
MTH233 Mathematics and Spreadsheets Three Credit Hours This
course explores how to use a spreadsheet to enter and analyze
data, set up mathematical formulas, and use various mathematical,
statistical, financial, and logical functions and formatting for calculating,
forecasting, presenting, and integrating data.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement; CSC131 or equivalent
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
MTH 311Junior Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
This course will precede the Junior Seminar II course and is designed to
begin the facilitation of the writing of the senior investigative paper. It
will expose students to mathematical research topics and mathematical
presentation tools. One contact hour each week.
MTH 312Junior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
MTH312 Junior Seminar II One credit hour This course continues the
facilitation of the writing of the Senior Investigative Paper. It further
enhances students’ skills in developing mathematical research topics
and the use of mathematical presentation tools.
MTH 330Modern Geometry
3.00 credit hours
MTH330 Modern Geometry Three credit hours Logical structure and use
of Euclidean geometry. The relationship of Euclidean geometry to other
geometries.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 231 or consent of Department
MTH 331Calculus III
3.00 credit hours
Infinite sequences and series: parametric equations and polar
coordinates; vextors and geometry of space; functions of several
variables, limits, and continuity; partial dervatives; and applications.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 332Calculus IV
3.00 credit hours
MTH332 Calculus IV Three credit hours Multiple integration; cylindrical
and spherical coordinates; vector fields; line integrals; and Green’s
theorem in the plane. Surface area and surface integrals. Divergence
Theorem.
Prerequisites: MTH331
MTH 333Probability & Statistics I
3.00 credit hours
MTH333 Probability and Statistics I Three credit hours Elementary data
analysis techniques, elements of probability theory, and analysis of
random variables.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 232 or consent of the Department
156 Mathematics (MTH)
MTH 334Probability & Statistics II
3.00 credit hours
MTH334 Probability and Statistics II Three credit hours Mathematical
statistics and applications. Statistical inference, correlation and
regression, design and analysis of experiments and quality control.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 333 or consent of the Department
MTH 335Introductory Abstract Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH335 Introductory Abstract Algebra Three credit hours Elementary set
theory and logic. Mappings, groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and
polynomials.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 231 or consent of Department
MTH 336Introductory Linear Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH336 Introductory Linear Algebra Three credit hours Systems of linear
equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, theory and applications
of matrices and determinants.
Prerequisites: MTH231 or consent of department
MTH 337Mathematics for Elem Sch Teachers I
3.00 credit hours
MTH337 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I Three credit
hours This course fully supports the state and national standards for
elementary teachers in that it follows a curriculum that covers essential
mathematical concepts in preparing elementary school teachers for
teaching mathematics in grades K-2. This is the first of a two-course
sequence. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH132
MTH 338Math For Elem School Teachers II
3.00 credit hours
MTH338 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II Three credit
hours This course fully supports the state and national standards for
elementary teachers in that it follows a curriculum that covers essential
mathematical concepts in preparing elementary school teachers for
teaching mathematics in grades 3-6. This is the second of a two-course
sequence. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH337
MTH 339Advanced Linear Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH339 Advanced Linear Algebra Three credit hours This course
evaluates eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, symmetric
matrices, linear transformations, kernel and range, inverse linear
transformations, similarity, applications in: differential equations,
geometry, least squares fitting to data and approximation problems,
Fourier series, quadratic forms, LU-decomposition, approximating eigen
values, complex numbers, modules, complex conjugates, complex vector
spaces, and unitary and normal and Hermitian matrices
Prerequisites: MTH336
MTH 362Applications of Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH362 Applications of Mathematics Three credit hours This course
is designed to cover various applications of mathematics including
topics of finance, sets, and Venn diagrams, basic logic; permutations and
combinations; mathematics in art and music; spreadsheets; problem
solving/critical thinking (including games and puzzles); number systems;
and math and culture.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 411Senior Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
MTH411/412 Senior Seminar I/II One credit hour Independent
investigation into the selected topic of the Senior Investigative Paper.
Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to produce a written paper,
typically in the format of a journal article, plus present a seminar on the
SIP topic chosen. These are the two courses in the Senior Investigative
Paper sequence.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department
MTH 412Senior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
MTH411/412 Senior Seminar I/II One credit hour Independent
investigation into the selected topic of the Senior Investigative Paper.
Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to produce a written paper,
typically in the format of a journal article, plus present a seminar on the
SIP topic chosen. These are the two courses in the Senior Investigative
Paper sequence.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department
MTH 414Prep for Standardized Testing
1.00 credit hours
MTH414 Preparation for Standardized Testing One credit hour
Preparation for standardized tests such as MFAT, subject GRE, and
Praxis II-Mathematics Content. Topics include test anxiety and testtaking
strategies, as well as a review of topics from math major courses.
Prerequisites: MTH331, 333, 335, 336, and a declared Mathematics or
Mathematics Education Major or consent of the Department
Corequisites: /
MTH 415Independent Study in Mathematics
1.00 credit hours
MTH415, 416 Independent Study in Mathematics One credit hour each
In-depth study of areas of mathematics consistent with student interest
and career objectives. Written reports are required.
Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of Department
MTH 416Independent Study in Mathematics
1.00 credit hours
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MTH 430Topics in Analysis
3.00 credit hours
MTH430 Topics in Analysis Three credit hours Euclidean spaces and
metrics, concepts of compactness and connectedness. Continuous
functions, uniform continuity, infinite sequences, and series. Uniform
convergence.
Prerequisites: MTH331 and 335
MTH 432History and Foundations of Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH432 History and Foundations of Math Three credit hours History
of mathematics through creative problem solving. Set theory in
the development of modem analysis algebra and geometry, proofs,
techniques, and methods. Pioneers of mathematics.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 433Mathematics for Scientists and Eng
3.00 credit hours
MTH433 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers Three Credit Hour
Fundamental concepts and methods in applied mathematics. Topics
covered include systems of linear equations and matrices, infinite series,
complex numbers and variables, LaPlace transforms, differential and
integral equations, Fourier Transforms, and Inverse Fourier Transforms.
Applications in physics and engineering.
Prerequisites: MTH336 and 434
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MTH 434Differential Equations I
3.00 credit hours
MTH434 Differential Equations I Three credit hours Elementary
techniques of solving ordinary differential equations. Applications in the
biological and physical sciences. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH232
MTH 435Transforms
3.00 credit hours
MTH435 Transforms Three credit hours Introduction to periodic
functions - Fourier series. Complex form of Fourier series and Fourier
Transform. Applications: Laplace Transforms for functions, derivatives,
and integrals. Differential and hybrid differential-integral equations using
Laplace transforms. Applications from electrical circuit theory.
Prerequisites: MTH434
MTH 436Differentials Equations II
3.00 credit hours
MTH436 Differential Equations II Three credit hours An introduction
to partial differential equations. Different types of partial differential
equations, methods of solving partial differential equations. Solutions of
Laplace’s equation, wave equation, and heat transfer equation. Numerical
methods in solving partial differential equations with given boundary
conditions. Applications from engineering and applied physics areas.
Includes scientific computer lab experience.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH435
MTH 437Complex Variables
3.00 credit hours
MTH437 Complex Variables Three credit hours Complex numbers,
complex functions, and roots in the complex plane, transformation and
linear mapping, limits and continuity, analytic and harmonic functions,
Cauchy-Riemann equations, branches of functions, exponential and
trigonometric functions, complex integrals, Taylor and Lauren series,
singularities, zeroes and poles, residues, and definite integrals.
Prerequisites: MTH331
MTH 438Biostatistics
3.00 credit hours
MTH438 Biostatistics Three credit hours Statistical analysis from
a biological point of view. Topics include probability distributions,
confidence intervals, estimation of population parameters, test of
significance, analysis of a variance, correlation, and regression.
Prerequisites: MTH231
MTH 439Topics in Algebra
3.00 credit hours
MTH439 Topics in Algebra Three credit hours Topics on semi-groups and
groups, rings, integral domains, finite fields, modules over ring, and vector
spaces over fields.
Prerequisites: MTH335
MTH 442Numerical Methods
3.00 credit hours
MTH442 Numerical Methods Three Credit Hours The course covers
algorithms and computer techniques for numerical solutions of problems
in several areas including numerical integration and differentiation,
systems of linear equations, zeros of functions and curve fitting. It also
includes round-off error analysis. Three Lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH232 and CSC232
MTH 462Topics in Number Theory
3.00 credit hours
MTH462 Topics in Number Theory Three credit hours Prime Numbers
and prime factorization, Greatest Common Divisors, The Euclidean
Algorithm, The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, Linear Diophantine
Equations, Introduction to Congruences, Divisibility Tests, Wilson’s
Theorem and Fermat’s Little Theorem, Euler’s Theorem, The Euler Phi-
Function, Applications to cryptology. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites: MTH335
MTH 490Internship in Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH490 Internship in Mathematics Three credit hours A supervised
internship in a professional environment that exposes the student to
how mathematics is applied to solve real-world problems, as well as
enabling students to interact with mathematicians in a setting other than
the classroom. The student is required to formally present a detailed
description of his/her experiences.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department
MTH 492Materials & Methods H School Math
3.00 credit hours
MTH492 Materials and Methods in High School Mathematics Three
credit hours The course acquaints students with pedagogical issues in
teaching mathematics and enhances their ability to make decisions in
a secondary school environment. The course fully supports the state
and national standards for secondary school teachers in that it follows
a curriculum that covers methods and strategies for teaching essential
mathematical concepts to secondary school teachers.
Prerequisites: MTH232, 335 and 336
MTH 494Teaching Elementary Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH494 Teaching Elementary Mathematics Three credit hours This
course is designed to prepare elementary teachers to teach mathematics
in the elementary school. The course will focus on mathematics content,
pedagogy, technology, diversity issues, standards-based Education, and
field experiences. This course will be taught as part of a senior learning
ommunity Block.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education
MTH 497Special Topics in Mathematics
0.00 credit hours
MTH497-498-499 Special Topics in Mathematics One, Two, or Three
credit hours A course focusing on a specific topic designed to provide
advanced study in an area of special interest in mathematics. The
course serves as a restricted elective course and can be repeated upon
Departmental approval.
Prerequisites: Consent of Department
MTH 498Special Topics in Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH497-498-499 Special Topics in Mathematics One, Two, or Three
credit hours A course focusing on a specific topic designed to provide
advanced study in the area of special interest in mathematics. This
course will serve as a restricted elective course and can be repeated upon
departmental approval.
Prerequisites: Departmental approval
158 Music (MUS)
MTH 499Special Topics in Mathematics
3.00 credit hours
MTH499 Special Topcs - 1,2, or 3 credits A course focusing on a specific
topic designed to provide advanced study in the area of special interest
in mathematics. This course will serve as a restricted elective course and
can be repeated upon departmental approval.
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Music (MUS)
MUS 111University Choir
1.00 credit hours
MUS111-112 University Choir One credit hour Performance of choral
works from various historical periods. Membership by audition. May be
repeated for credit.
MUS 112University Choir
1.00 credit hours
MUS111-112 University Choir One credit hour Performance of choral
works from various historical periods. Membership by audition. May be
repeated for credit.
MUS 113Piano (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS113-114 Piano (Individual) One credit hour Instruction to meet the
needs of students at various stages of proficiency.
MUS 114Piano (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS113-114 Piano (Individual) One credit hour Instruction to meet the
needs of students at various stages of proficiency.
MUS 115Voice(Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS115-116 Voice One credit hour Study of basic principles of voice
production and a variety of solo materials. Development of poise and
stage deportment.
MUS 116Voice
1.00 credit hours
MUS115-116 Voice One credit hour Study of basic principles of voice
production and a variety of solo materials. Development of poise and
stage deportment.
MUS 117Organ(Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS117-118 Organ (Individual) One credit hour A course requiring
students to demonstrate ability to play the piano fluently, to have a
working knowledge of scales, triads, and arpeggios, and to sight-read
accurately. Principles of organ touch and technique; preparatory manual
and pedal studies; selected pieces from standard organ repertoire.
MUS 118Organ (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
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MUS 119University Swing Choir
1.00 credit hours
MUS119 University Swing Choir One credit hour Performance of
Broadway, jazz, popular, folk, ballads, and other musical genre.
Membership by audition. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 130Intro to African American Music
3.00 credit hours
MUS130 Introduction to African-American Music Three credit hours An
introduction to the history of black American music, composers, and
musicians.
MUS 131Introduction to Music Literature
3.00 credit hours
MUS131 Introduction to Music Literature Three credit hours An
introduction to the history and literature of music. General Education
course for all students. (Satisfied the Humanities group in the Liberal
Studies program.)
MUS 132The Fundamentals of Music
3.00 credit hours
MUS132 The Fundamentals of Music Three credit hours A review course
in basic musicianship, including the fundamentals of music and music
theory. (Four class meetings per week.)
MUS 143Music Theory I
3.00 credit hours
MUS143 Music Theory I Three credit hours The integrated study of
written theory and harmony, keyboard harmony, aural theory, analysis, and
literature. Lecture: 3 hrs.; Lab: 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: demonstration of competencies in Music 132
MUS 144Music Theory II
3.00 credit hours
MUS144 Music Theory II Three credit hours A continuation of areas
begun in Music 143. Lecture: 3 hrs.; Lab: 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: demonstration of competencies required in Music 143
MUS 162Woodwind (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS162-163 Woodwinds (Individual) One Credit Hour A course fo
the invididual and ensemble playing of technique exercises, scales,
arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance majors prepration for
juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check with private instructor for
details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other performances.
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 163Woodwind (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS163 Woodwinds (Individual) One Credit Hour A course fo the
invididual and ensemble playing of technique exercises, scales,
arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance majors prepration for
juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check with private instructor for
details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other performances.
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 164Woodwind (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS164-165 Woodwind (Individual) One credit hour A course for
the individual and ensemble playing of technique exercises, scales,
arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance majors’ preparation
for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check with private instructor
for details as they relate to juries, recitals, and other performances.
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 165Woodwind (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS164-165 Woodwind (Individual) One credit hour A course for
the individual and ensemble playing of technique exercises, scales,
arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance majors’ preparation
for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check with private instructor
for details as they relate to juries, recitals, and other performances.
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
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MUS 166Woodwind (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS164-165 Woodwind (Individual) One credit hour A course for
the individual and ensemble playing of technique exercises, scales,
arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance majors’ preparation
for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check with private instructor
for details as they relate to juries, recitals, and other performances.
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 168Woodwind (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
Woodwind (Individual) One Credit Hour A course for the individual and
ensemle playing of technique exercises,scales,arpeggios,etudes, and
compositions. Performance majors, Preparation for juries,senior recital,
and other recitals. Check with private instructor for details as they
relate to juries recitals and other performances. Permission of Music
Department
MUS 180Brass and Percussion Class
1.00 credit hours
MUS180-182 Brass and Percussion Class One Credit Hour A course
fo the invididual and ensemble playing of technique exercises, scales,
arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance majors prepration for
juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check with private instructor for
details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other performances.
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 182Brass and Percussion Class
1.00 credit hours
MUS180-182 Brass and Percussion Class One Credit Hour A course
fo the invididual and ensemble playing of technique exercises, scales,
arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance majors prepration for
juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check with private instructor for
details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other performances.
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 183Brass and Percussion Individual
1.00 credit hours
MUS183-184 Brass (A) and Percussion (B) (Individual) One Credit
Hour A course for the invididual and ensemble playing of technique
exercises, scales, arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance
majors prepration for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check
with private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. (Section A is for high brass and French Horns, Section B is
for percussion and Section C if applicable).
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 184Brass & Percussion
1.00 credit hours
MUS183-184 Brass (A) and Percussion (B) (Individual) One Credit
Hour A course for the invididual and ensemble playing of technique
exercises, scales, arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance
majors prepration for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check
with private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. (Section A is for high brass and French Horns, Section B is
for percussion and Section C if applicable).
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 185Brass and Percussion
1.00 credit hours
MUS185-186 Brass (A) and Percussion (B) (Individual) One Credit
Hour A course fo the invididual and ensemble playing of technique
exercises, scales, arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance
majors prepration for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check
with private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. (Section A is for high brass and French Horns, Section B is
for percussion and Section C if applicable).
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 186Brass and Percussion
1.00 credit hours
MUS185-186 Brass (A) and Percussion (B) (Individual) One Credit
Hour A course fo the invididual and ensemble playing of technique
exercises, scales, arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance
majors prepration for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check
with private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. (Section A is for high brass and French Horns, Section B is
for percussion and Section C if applicable).
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 187Brass & Percussion
1.00 credit hours
MUS187-188 Brass (A) and Percussion (B) (Individual) One Credit
Hour A course fo the invididual and ensemble playing of technique
exercises, scales, arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance
majors prepration for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check
with private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. (Section A is for high brass and French Horns, Section B is
for percussion and Section C if applicable).
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 188Brass and Percussion
1.00 credit hours
MUS187-188 Brass (A) and Percussion (B) (Individual) One Credit
Hour A course fo the invididual and ensemble playing of technique
exercises, scales, arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance
majors prepration for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check
with private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. (Section A is for high brass and French Horns, Section B is
for percussion and Section C if applicable).
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 189Brass and Percussion
1.00 credit hours
MUS189-190 Brass (A) One credit hour and Percussion (B) (Individual)
A course for the individual and ensemble playing of technique exercises,
scales,arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance majors
preparation for juries,senior recital, and other recitals. Check with
private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. (Section A is for high brass and French Horns, Section B is
for percussion and Section C if applicable).
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
MUS 190Brass and Percussion (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS189-190 Brass- (A) One credit hour and Percussion (B) (Individual)
A course for the individual and ensemble playing of technique exercises,
scales, arpeggios, etudes, and compositions. Performance majors
preparation for juries, senior recital, and other recitals. Check with
private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. (Section A is for high brass and French Horns, Section B is
for percussion and Section C if applicable).
Prerequisites: Permission of Music department
160 Music (MUS)
MUS 191Brass and Percussion
1.00 credit hours
MUS191-192 Brass (A) and Percussion (B) (Individual) One credit hour
A study of the technique and repertoire of the chosen instrument. Check
with private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. Senior Recital MUS192 (Section A is for high brass and
French Horns, Section B is for percussion and Section C if applicable).
MUS 192Brass and Percussion
1.00 credit hours
MUS191-192 Brass (A) and Percussion (B) (Individual) One credit hour
A study of the technique and repertoire of the chosen instrument. Check
with private instructor for details as it relate to juries, recitals, and other
performances. Senior Recital MUS192 (Section A is for high brass and
French Horns, Section B is for percussion and Section C if applicable).
MUS 210University Marching Band
1.00 credit hours
MUS210 University Marching Band One credit hour Performance of
popular music in various styles. Membership by audition. May be taken
for credit or non-credit. May be repeated. Offered during the fall semester.
MUS 211University Symphonic Band
1.00 credit hours
MUS211 University Symphonic Band One credit hour Performance of
concert music of various historical periods. May be taken for credit or
non-credit. May be repeated. Offered during the spring semester.
MUS 212Jazz Ensemble
1.00 credit hours
MUS212 Jazz Ensemble One credit hour Performance of jazz
compositions in a variety of styles. Membership by audition. May be
repeated. Offered during the spring semester.
MUS 213Piano (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS213-214 Piano (Individual) One credit hour Additional technique and
repertoire materials.
MUS 214Piano (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS213-214 Piano (Individual) One credit hour Additional technique and
repertoire materials.
MUS 215Voice
1.00 credit hours
MUS215-216 Voice (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of Voice
115-116
MUS 216Voice
1.00 credit hours
MUS215-216 Voice (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of Voice
115-116
MUS 217Organ(Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS217-218 Organ (Individual) One credit hour Advanced pedal
and manual studies continued. Simple modulations at the organ;
transpositions and improvisations; repertoire building continued.
MUS 218Organ (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS217-218 Organ (Individual) One credit hour Advanced pedal
and manual studies continued. Simple modulations at the organ;
transpositions and improvisations; repertoire building continued.
MUS 219Composition With Technology
1.00 credit hours
Mus 219 Composition with Technology One credit hour Computer-
generated music and computer-assisted music are explored. Class
sessions are conducted in workshop format, where students will
create, present, and critique their own and peers’ musical works. Each
student produces 2-3 composition projects that display originality
and experimentation representative of college-level music standards.
Each work will be performed and/or recorded by the student. May be
repeated for credit. (Earned credits may count towards Major Instrument
requirement for music majors, with consent of Department Chair.)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
MUS 220Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop
1.00 credit hours
MUS220 Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop One credit hour This course
is designed to introduce vocal students to opera and musical theater
repertoire, with a focus on music preparation, character analysis,
performance skills, acting, and singing techniques that aid the singing-
actor in the dramatic presentation of all forms of lyric theater. The class
will culminate in a program of semi-staged and costumed operatic and
musical theater excerpts. Vocal performance students must take two
credit hours.
Prerequisites: Audition only
MUS 229Composition with Technology
2.00 credit hours
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MUS 232Introduction To Music Technologies
3.00 credit hours
MUS232- Introduction To Music Technologies Two credit hours Essential
tools, concepts, and applications of music software and hardware for
a wide range of musical activities, including composing, recording,
notation, and pedagogy are explored, as well as basic acoustics and
waveform theory. Each student produces projects and/or presentations
demonstrating comprehension and musical application of the topic.
Prerequisites: MUS143 or consent of instructor
MUS 243Music Theory III
3.00 credit hours
MUS243- Music Teory III Three credit hours Te advanced integrated
study of the materials and literature of music. Open for music major and
minor only.
Prerequisites: Demonstration of competencies required in Music 144
MUS 244Music Theory IV
3.00 credit hours
MUS244 Music Theory IV Three credit hours A continuation of areas
begun in Music 243. Open for Music majors and minors only.
Prerequisites: Demonstration of competencies in Music 243
MUS 250Vocal Diction Italian
2.00 credit hours
MUS250-252 Vocal Diction (Formerly MUS 524) Two credit hours This
course is an introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and its
use in the pronunciation of texts. Students will receive up to six credit
hours. MUS250 (Italian-2 credits), MUS251 (German-2 credits), MUS252
(French-2 credits).
Prerequisites: MUS143
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MUS 251Vocal Diction
2.00 credit hours
MUS250-252 Vocal Diction (Formerly MUS 524) Two credit hours This
course is an introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and its
use in the pronunciation of texts. Students will receive up to six credit
hours. MUS250 (Italian-2 credits), MUS251 (German-2 credits), MUS252
(French-2 credits).
Prerequisites: MUS143
MUS 252Vocal Diction-German
2.00 credit hours
MUS250-252 Vocal Diction (Formerly MUS 524) Two credit hours This
course is an introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and its
use in the pronunciation of texts. Students will receive up to six credit
hours. MUS250 (Italian-2 credits), MUS251 (German-2 credits), MUS252
(French-2 credits).
Prerequisites: MUS143
MUS 255Sight Singing/Ear Training I
2.00 credit hours
MUS255 Sight Singing/Ear Training I Two Credit Hour A course in
the rudiments of music reading and dictation. The course includes
performance, aural recognition, and notation of melodies, rhythms, and
traids.
Prerequisites: MUS143
MUS 256Sight Singing EarTraining II
2.00 credit hours
MUS256 Sight Singing/Ear Training II Two Credit Hours This course
offers continued training in the development of aural skills through sight-
singing melodies, rhythm reading, interval, chord, and scale recognition,
and melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation. Emphasis will be on
diatonic melodies with larger leaps, moderately difficulty rhythms, and
longer chord progressions using all diatonic triads and inversions.
Prerequisites: MUS143, MUS144 and satisfactory completion of
MUS255
MUS 312Electro Acoustic Music Ensemble
1.00 credit hours
MUS312 Electro-Acoustic Music Ensemble One Credit Hour Students and
the instructor prepare musical works to be performed using electronic
and computer enhanced instruments. Each student performs in at least
one such work, representative of college-level musicianship and electro-
acoustic art music. Enrollment for this course is limited to ten students.
May be repeated for credit"
Prerequisites: Audition and consent of Music Area Coordinator for
"ensemble credit
MUS 313Piano (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS313-314 Piano (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of
advanced techniques and literature. Open for Music majors and minors
only.
Prerequisites: MUS143
MUS 314Piano (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS313-314 Piano (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of
advanced techniques and literature. Open for Music majors and minors
only.
Prerequisites: MUS143
MUS 315Voice (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS315-316 Voice (Individual) One Credit Hour Continuation of Voice
215-216
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor
MUS 316Voice (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS315 - 316 Voice (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of Voice
215-216.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
MUS 317Organ (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS317-318 Organ (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of previous
course.
MUS 318Organ (individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS317-318 Organ (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of previous
course.
MUS 321Vocal Pedagogy
3.00 credit hours
MUS321 Vocal Pedagogy- Three credit hours This is a course in the
study of the teaching of voice. Students examine various teaching
theories and schools of thought in vocal training.
MUS 322Conducting
2.00 credit hours
MUS322 Conducting Two credit hours A study of the technique of
conducting instrumental and vocal groups.
MUS 323Orchestration
2.00 credit hours
MUS323 Orchestration Two credit hours A study of orchestral
instruments and the practical study of the art of symphonic scoring.
MUS 324Piano Pedagogy
2.00 credit hours
MUS324 Piano Pedagogy Two credit hours This is a course in the study
of teaching piano. Students examine various teaching theories and
schools of thought in piano training.
MUS 325Intro to Music Ministry
2.00 credit hours
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MUS 326Song Literature
2.00 credit hours
MUS326 Song Literature Two credit hours A study of vocal literature
written from the Baroque Era through the twentieth century. This course
examines English, French, German, and Italian art song and opera. The
course examines materials on a rotating basis, so students may repeat
the course for up to four credits.
MUS 327Piano Literature
2.00 credit hours
MUS327 Piano Literature Two Credit Hours A study of piano literature
written from the Renaissance era through the twentieth century. This
course explores the solo and concerto literature for the piano.
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MUS 328Instrumental Literature
2.00 credit hours
MUS328 Instrumental Literature Two credit hours A study of
instrumental literature written from the Baroque Era through the
twentieth century. This course examines the literature written for solo
instruments of the string, brass, percussion, and woodwind families. It
also examines both accompanied and unaccompanied literature for solo
instruments
MUS 329Instrumental Pedagogy
2.00 credit hours
MUS329 Instrumental Pedagogy Two credit hours This is a course in
the study of teaching instruments. Students examine various teaching
theories and schools of thought in the teaching of their respective
instruments.
MUS 330Symphonic/Chamber Music Literature
2.00 credit hours
MUS330 Symphonic/Chamber Music Literature Two Credit Hours A
study of symphonic and chamber music literature written between the
17th and 20th centuries. This course will examine the history and music
written for the symphony orchestra, with emphasis on the symphony,
symphonic (tone) poem, incidental music, and the concerto repertoire
for the orchestra and orchestra with solo instruments. This course will
also examine the chamber music repertoire for various instrumental
ensembles.
MUS 331Intro to Music Business
3.00 credit hours
MUS331 Introduction to Music Business Three credit hours Provides
an overview of the major areas of music business, including music
merchandising, music copyright, contracts, and licensing laws, as well as
recording industry production and distribution, and artist management.
Career options and development are also explored, and qualified music-
business professionals and performers serve as guest speakers. Field
trips (individual and groups visits) to music merchandising, recording
studios, and other related music business sites are offered.
MUS 332Survey of Electronic Music
3.00 credit hours
MUS332- Survey of Electronic Music Three Credit Hours An introduction
to a variety of computer software used in electronic music and
computer compositional techniques. Emphasized hands- on instruction
in the use of the computer to arrange or compose music, MIDI
sequencing programs, digital audio recording and editing techniques and
technologies, and electronic music styles and instruments.
Prerequisites: MUS143 and 144
MUS 333Sacred Music Literature
3.00 credit hours
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MUS 334Hymnology
3.00 credit hours
MUS334 Hymnology Three credit hours An in-depth examination of the
music and texts of hymns of various styles and genres. Emphasizes
performance practices of hymns; procedures for choosing hymns
theologically and thematically compatible with liturgies; seasonal and
special church services; musical analysis of selected hymn repertoires;
and historical developments of congregational song to the present.
Students present individual reports and papers on topics relating to the
history and musical genres and styles of hymns.
Prerequisites: MUS143 and 144
MUS 337Music History and Literature
3.00 credit hours
MUS337-338 Music History and Literature Three Credit Hours A general
survey of develpment of music from primitive sources to the present day.
These courses are designed for Music Majors.
MUS 338Music History and Literature
3.00 credit hours
MUS337-338 Music History and Literature Three Credit Hours A general
survey of development of music from primitive sources to the present
day. These courses are designed for Music majors.
MUS 355Sight Singing/Ear Training III
2.00 credit hours
MUS355 Sight Singing/Ear-Training III Two credit hour This course
offers continued training in the development of aural skills through sight-
singing diatonic and chromatic melodies, rhythm reading interval, chord
and scale recognition, and melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation.
Emphasis will be on two- and three-part melodic dictation, more difficult
rhythms, and chord progressions using all triads and sevenths with
inversions.
Prerequisites: MUS143, MUS144 and satisfactory completion of
MUS255 and MUS256
MUS 356Sight Singing/Ear Training IV
2.00 credit hours
MUS356 Sight Singing/Ear-Training IV Two credit hour This course
offers continued training in the development of aural skills through sight-
singing diatonic and chromatic melodies, rhythm reading interval, chord
and scale recognition, and melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation.
Emphasis will be on two- and three-part melodic dictation, more difficult
rhythms, and chord progressions using all triads and sevenths with
inversions.
Prerequisites: MUS143, MUS144 and satisfactory completion of
MUS255, MUS 256 and MUS355
MUS 365Piano Accompanying
2.00 credit hours
MUS365 Piano Accompany Two credit hours This course is an
introduction to all aspects of accompanying. The course will focus on
the skills needed in accompanying including sight reading, rehearsal
techniques, score preparation, and general concepts of performance.
MUS 400Senior Recital
1.00 credit hours
MUS400- Senior Recital One credit hour Presentation of a program of
music representing a variety of historical styles. Grading on a P/NP basis.
Requirement fulfilled with a satisfactory grade.
MUS 413Piano (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS413-414 Piano (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of
advanced technique and literature. Includes Senior Recital. Open for
music majors and minors only.
Prerequisites: MUS143
MUS 414Piano (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS413-414 Piano (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of
advanced techniques and literature. Includes Senior Recital. Open for
music majors and minors only.
Prerequisites: MUS143
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MUS 415Voice (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS415-416 (Individual) One Credit Hour Continuation of Voice 315-316
Includes Senior Rectical. Permission
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor
MUS 416Voice (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS415-416 Voice (Individual) Once Credit Hour Continuation of Voice
315-316. Includes Senior Recital. Prerequiste: Consent of Instructor.
MUS 417Organ (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS417-418 Organ (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of previous
course.
MUS 418Organ (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS417-418 Organ (Individual) One credit hour Continuation of previous
course.
MUS 423Piano (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS423-424 Piano (Individual) Two credit hours Advanced study of
technique and repertoire
MUS 424Piano (Individual)
2.00 credit hours
MUS423-424 Piano (Individual) Two credit hours Advanced study of
technique and repertoire
MUS 425Voice (Individual)
1.00 credit hours
MUS425-426 Voice (Individual) One credit hour Advanced study of
technique and repertoire.
MUS 426Voice (Individual)
2.00 credit hours
MUS425-426 Voice (Individual) One credit hour Advanced study of
technique and repertoire.
MUS 427Form and Analysis
2.00 credit hours
MUS427 Form and Analysis Two credit hours A study of the small part
forms through the larger part forms
MUS 428Senior Seminar I
3.00 credit hours
MUS428 Senior Seminar I Three Credit Hours The student will learn
research methods and approaches appropriate to scholarly writing in
music. He or she will initiate investigation of some aspect of music in
accordance with that student’s concentration and area(s) of interest, and
will use that research to commence writing his or her Senior Investigative
Paper.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor
MUS 429Senior Seminar II
3.00 credit hours
MUS429 Independent Study or Seminar Three credit hours The student
will learn research methods and approaches appropriate to scholarly
writing in music. He or she will initiate investigation of some aspect of
music in accordance with that student's concentration and area(s) of
interest , and will use the research to commence writing his or her Senior
Investigative Paper.
Prerequisites: . Senior standing and consent of instructor.
MUS 432Music in the School Curriculum
3.00 credit hours
MUS432 Music in the School Curriculum Three credit hours Principles,
objectives, materials, and procedures for meeting the needs of the music
teacher in the total school curriculum. The problems of organization,
administration, and teaching methods of the music teacher and
supervisor in the elementary through secondary school is explored.
MUS 433Vocal and Choral Methods
3.00 credit hours
MUS433 Vocal and Choral Methods Three credit hours Study of the
voice dealing with techniques of vocal production, vocal problems, vocal
literature, and techniques for teaching voice to students and adults.
Methods, materials, rehearsal techniques, administration, and other major
choral problems are studied.
MUS 434Instrumental Methods
3.00 credit hours
MUS434 Instrumental Methods Three credit hours Study of methods,
materials, techniques, organization, administration, equipment marching
band techniques, and other major problems of instrumental teaching.
MUS 439Music Internship
3.00 credit hours
MUS439 Music Internship Three Credit Hours Practical experience in the
music profession appropriate for students with concentrations in either
Music Business or Sacred Music. A minimum of 120 hours of work is
required. Prerequiste: Consent of the Department
MUS 499Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
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Natural Science (NSC)
NSC 110Introduction to Lab Research
1.00 credit hours
NSC110 Introduction to Laboratory Research One credit hour A brief
introduction to the nature and practice of laboratory research in the
natural sciences. The nature of scientific inquiry, the formulation of
research questions, the role of the scientific literature, and laboratory
record keeping are some of the topics covered. For elective credit only.
NSC 130Introduction to College Science
3.00 credit hours
NSC130 Introduction to College Science Three credit hours An overview
of the content and processes of science. Focuses on process skills and
basic science concepts. For elective credit only.
NSC 140Studies in the Natural Sciences
4.00 credit hours
NSC140- Studies in the Natural Sciences Four Credit Hours In this course
students learn about selected areas of the natural science while being
guided in the use of scientific procedure and the practice of scientific
thinking to collect and analyze data related to selected phenomena.
Professional ethics in science and technology is also discussed. This
course meets in a classroom setting three hours per week, with up to an
additional three hours per week in a lab setting.
Prerequisites: MTH130 or placement in a higher math
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NSC 218Sophomore Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
NSC218-9 Sophomore Seminar I and II One credit hour Students
will explore career goals, read scientific literature and learn the basic
types of research presentation used in the sciences. Attendance at
Natural Sciences Seminars is required. One contact hour per week plus
attendance at departmental seminars. Crosslisted as CHE 218-9 and BIO
218-9
Prerequisites: total of 8 hours from Biology, Chemistry or Physics or
permission of department
NSC 219Sophomore Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
NSC218-9 Sophomore Seminar I and II One credit hour Students
will explore career goals, read scientific literature and learn the basic
types of research presentation used in the sciences. Attendance at
Natural Sciences Seminars is required. One contact hour per week plus
attendance at departmental seminars. Crosslisted as CHE 218-9 and BIO
218-9
Prerequisites: total of 8 hours from Biology, Chemistry or Physics or
permission of department
NSC 220Introduction to Lab Research/Instru
2.00 credit hours
NSC220 Introduction to Laboratory Research Instrumentation Two credit
hours Introduction to the operating principles, theoretical basis, and
data interpretation skills related to selected laboratory instrumentation.
Includes both lectures and labs. For elective credit only
NSC 310Responsible Research Seminar
1.00 credit hours
NSC310 Responsible Research Seminar One credit hour The ethical and
practical considerations involved in conducting research. General ethical
guidelines are developed and illustrated by case studies of scientific
fraud drawn from the original literature. Other topics that may be covered
are copyright infringement, proper crediting of work in publications,
publication choices (paper, patent, etc.), animal and human subject use,
and the impact of information technology on the responsible conduct of
research.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department
NSC 318Junior Seminar I
1.00 credit hours
NSC318 Junior Seminar I One credit hour Students will practice writing
personal statements, explore career goals and prepare applications to
internships, graduate and professional programs. This is the first required
course for the Senior Investigative Paper sequence. One contact hour
each week, plus required seminar attendance. Cross-listed as BIO 318
and CHE 318.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of department
NSC 319Junior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
NSC318 Junior Seminar I One credit hour Students will practice writing
personal statements, explore career goals and prepare applications to
internships, graduate and professional programs. This is the first required
course for the Senior Investigative Paper sequence. One contact hour
each week, plus required seminar attendance. Cross-listed as BIO 318
and CHE 318.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of department
NSC 419Senior Seminar II
1.00 credit hours
NSC419 Senior Seminar II One credit hour Independent investigation
into the selected topic of the Senior Paper. Emphasis is placed on the
skills necessary to produce a written paper, typically in the format of a
journal article, plus present a seminar on the SIP topic. Attendance at
Natural Sciences Seminars is required. This is the final course in the
Senior Investigative Paper Sequence.
Prerequisites: NSC429 or consent of Department
NSC 429Senior Seminar I
2.00 credit hours
NSC429 Senior Seminar I Two credit hours Independent investigation
into the selected topic of the Senior Paper. Emphasis is placed on the
skills necessary to produce a written paper, typically in the format of a
journal article. Attendance at Natural Sciences Seminars is required. This
is a course in the Senior Investigative Paper sequence and is cross-listed
as BIO and CHE 429.
Prerequisites: NSC 329 or CHE 329 or BIO 329 or consent of department
Philosophy (PHI)
PHI 131Introduction to Philosophy
3.00 credit hours
PHI131 Introduction to Philosophy Three credit hours A course
introducing the student to the reading and doing of philosophy.
Discussion of methods of philosophical inquiry and representative
philosophical concepts. (Satisfies the Humanities group in the Liberal
Studies program.)
PHI 233Practical Logic
3.00 credit hours
PHI233 Practical Logic Three credit hours A survey of the basic problems
of clear and straight thinking with emphasis on their application to the
use of language.
Prerequisites: PHI131
PHI 234Ethics
3.00 credit hours
PHI234 Ethics Three credit hours A study of basic methods and selected
systems of ethical thinking discussed in terms of their relevance to
present-day moral issues facing both individuals and society.
Prerequisites: PHI131
PHI 337Major Figures in Philosophy
3.00 credit hours
PHI337 Major Figures in Philosophy Three Credit Hours An exploration of
the thoughts and major works of prominent philosophical thinkers.
Prerequisites: PHI131
PHI 432Seminar in Philosophy
3.00 credit hours
PHI432 Seminar in Philosophy Three credit hours Advanced research on
selected philosophical topics.
Prerequisites: permission of the instructor
Physical Education (PED)
PED 020Beginner Tennis
2.00 credit hours
PED020 Beginner Tennis* Two credit hours This is an activity course
designed to teach basic tennis knowledge and skills including: forehand,
backhand, serve, singles and doubles play.
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PED 021Beginner Golf
2.00 credit hours
PED021 Beginner Golf Two credit hours This is an activity designed to
teach basic golf knowledge and skills preliminary to course play.
PED 022Basic Swimming
2.00 credit hours
PED022 Basic Swimming* Two credit hours This is a swimming course
structured to train students up to advanced beginner level.
PED 023Advanced Beginner Swimming
2.00 credit hours
PED023 Advanced Beginner Swimming Two Credit Hours This is a
swimming course designed to teach students basic swimming skills.
*This course satisfies the Liberal Studies Requirement.
Prerequisites: PED022 or must be able to swim 30 feet on the back and
front, or permission of the instructor
PED 024Intermediate Swimming
2.00 credit hours
PED024 Intermediate Swimming Two credit hours This course provides
the student with the opportunity to develop a high level of proficiency in
the American crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke.
Prerequisites: PED023 or permission of the instructor
PED 025Intermediate Tennis
2.00 credit hours
PED025 Intermediate Tennis Two credit hours This course affords the
student the opportunity to develop more advanced strokes such as the
volley, overhead shot, drop shot, and lob. It also allows the student to be
in actual dual match competition in a smaller class setting. *This course
satisfies the Liberal Studies requirement.
Prerequisites: PED020 or permission of the instructor
PED 026Adapted Physical Education
2.00 credit hours
PED026 Adapted Physical Activity Two credit hours This is a course
in conditioning and sport activities designed for those with temporary
or permanent physical disabilities that prevent participation in regular
activity classes. A student must have permission from a physician before
participating in this course. *The course satisfies the Liberal Studies
requirement.
PED 120Weight Training
2.00 credit hours
PED120 Weight Training* Two credit hours This course is designed to
introduce the student to one or more of the following types of weight
training programs: muscular strength/power, muscular endurance,
muscular and cardiovascular endurance
PED 121Outdoor Pursuits
2.00 credit hours
PED121 Outdoor Pursuits Two credit hours The purpose of this course
is to enhance students ’knowledge of several outdoor, recreational, and
physical activities such as hiking, canoeing, cycling, Nordic skiing, alpine
skiing, and skin diving.
PED 122Volleyball & Softball
2.00 credit hours
PED122 Volleyball and Softball Two credit hours This is an activity
course designed to teach fundamental terms, rules, skills and strategies
of volleyball and softball.
PED 123Basketball & Soccer
2.00 credit hours
PED123 Basketball and Soccer Two credit hours This course is designed
to introduce the student to the basic skills, strategies, and rules of
basketball and soccer.
PED 124Team Sports
2.00 credit hours
PED124 Team Sports *Two credit hours This course is designed to
introduce the student to skills, strategies, and rules of a variety of team
sports such as field and floor hockey, and flag football.
PED 125Rhythm & Dance
2.00 credit hours
PED125 Rhythm and Dance* Two credit hours This course provides
instruction and participation in various dances such as ballroom, folk,
square, line, African, modern, etc. (Satisfies elective requirement for
Elementary Education majors).
PED 126Physical Fitness
2.00 credit hours
PED126 Physical Fitness* Two credit hours This course focuses on
instruction and participation in aerobic dance and conditioning exercises
that emphasize cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance,
muscular strength, body composition, and flexibility.
PED 127Recreational Games
2.00 credit hours
PED127 Recreational Games Two credit hours This course is designed
to introduce the student to skills, strategies, and rules of a variety of
lifetime sports such as bowling, shuffleboard, handball, badminton,
track and field, and archery. The activities offered are determined each
semester the course is offered. *The course satisfies the Liberal Studies
requirement.
PED 128Yoga, Stress Management & Relaxatio
2.00 credit hours
PED128 Yoga, Stress Management, and Meditation* Two credit hours
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yoga. The focus
is on the improvement in concentration, stress management, proper
breathing, physical fitness, flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation.
PED 129Aqua Fitness
2.00 credit hours
PED129 Aqua Fitness* Two Credit Hours This course will provide
students with an opportunity to participate in low and high impact
aerobic workouts in the water designed to improve their flexibility,
cardio-respiratory endurance, agility, and fitness. Instruction about the
components of a water workout regimen will be covered. This course is
beneficial to a wide range of students, including those who have mobility
difficulties, individuals who desire to regain strength and flexibility after
an injury or surgery, inactive or sedentary students interested in starting
an exercise program, and those who desire to lose weight and gain
muscle tone. Swimming ability is not a
Prerequisites: for this course
PED 130Argentine Tango
3.00 credit hours
PED130 Argentine Tango Dance Three Credit Hours This course will
focus on the basics of the Argentine Social Dance known as Tango, and
the physical conditioning required to participate in it. It will include the
history and roots of the music and the dance. It will also address the
etiquette and customs that surround the social dance. No
Prerequisites: are required
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PED 131Aerobic Fitness
3.00 credit hours
PED131 Aerobic Fitness Three credit hours This course incorporates
the basic principles of cardiovascular conditioning through low and
high impact moves and intensities. Classes will include kickboxing,
boot camp, step aerobics, and circuit training, combined with stretching,
muscle toning and abdominal work. This course will be part lecture and
part activity to promote overall physical fitness and wellness. Students
will learn to participate in aerobic combinations helping to improve
their cardiovascular system, have a better understanding of weight
control, determine their body composition and current cardiorespiratory
and muscular fitness levels, and select a safe and appropriate aerobic
program. This course satisfies the Foundation requirement in the Liberal
Studies Program.
PED 135Rhythm and Dance
3.00 credit hours
Rhythm and Dance Three Credit Hours This course will focus on
introducing all levels of students to the practical understand of and
participation in various dance forms and creative movement. It will
encourage positive self/body awareness, promoting health and
encouraging the development of cognitive and intuitive skills as well as
increased well –being Finally, it will increase students’ global awareness
of the role of dance in culture through writing and analysis. This course
is accessible for all levels of movers. Prior dance experience is not a This
will satisfy the Visual, Performing, and Physical Arts Pillar.
Prerequisites: for this course
PED 136Physical Fitness and Wellness
3.00 credit hours
PED136 Physical Fitness and Wellness Three credit hours This course
is designed for students to participate in physical activity. It involves
the interaction and participation of aerobic fitness and conditioning
exercises that emphasize cardiovascular endurance, muscular
endurance, muscular strength, body composition, flexibility and stress
management through yoga practice. The course promotes healthy living
that encompasses wellness and science-based approach towards the
field of nutrition, exercise, health promotion and disease prevention.
This course satisfies the Foundation requirement in the Liberal Studies
Program.
PED 138Yoga: Union of Mind and Body
3.00 credit hours
PED138 Yoga: Union of Mind & Body Three Credit Hours This course
will explore the many dimensions of yoga. Students are introduced to
the ancient discipline of personal development that balances body,
mind, and spirit. It has three components: an introduction to the history,
practice and philosophy of classical yoga & its goals which students
explore through study of anatomy & physiology, reading and inquiry;
stress management methods; practice of Hatha yoga postures, focused
breathing and various forms of medication.
PED 224Methods of Teaching Dance
2.00 credit hours
The techniques of teaching and learning the methods and techniques of
teaching rhythm and dance. (Formerly PED224 DANCE)
PED 230Foundations of Physical Edu & Sport
3.00 credit hours
PED230 Foundations of Physical Education and Sports Management
Three credit hours This is the first course for students majoring in
physical education and sports management. It is designed to provide
the historical, philosophical, sociological, and other foundations areas of
physical education and sport. In addition, information concerning career
opportunities and professional growth will be presented. Also, a practical
experience in an area of interest with a minimum of ten clock hours of
observation at an outside agency and/or public school will be required.
(Formerly PED 221, PED 229, & PED 331)
PED 232Psychomotor Development
3.00 credit hours
PED232 Psychomotor Development Three Credit Hours This course is
designed to provide students with knowledge and practical experience
that will enhance their effectiveness in understanding and analyzing
motor development for infants, children, youth and adults.
PED 234Sport Skills & Techniques
3.00 credit hours
PED234 Sport Skills and Techniques Three Credit Hours This course will
introduce students to the fundamentals of instructing sports techniques
and skills in an instructional setting. The course will expose students
to dual, individual, and team sports. It will also enable students the
opportunity to learn and apply the rules of each sport in a practical
setting.
PED 235SPORTS OFFICIATING
3.00 credit hours
PED235 Sports Officiating Three credit hours This course will provide
students with the basic philosophical and psychological concepts of
sports and sports officiating, officiating techniques, games preparedness
and management, the roles of the official and the legal issues related to
sports officiating.
PED 236Theory and Practice of Coaching
3.00 credit hours
PED236 Theory and Practice of Coaching Three credit hours Theory and
Practice of Coaching provides for a beginning study of research-based
principles and methods used to coach individual, dual and team sports,
for application to coaching and sport programs.
PED 237Introduction to Athletic Training
3.00 credit hours
This course is intended to introduce students to the profession of
athletic training and sports medicine; The history and development of the
profession and the concept of the sports medicine team, function, career
opportunities and professional standards of the national (NATA), as well
as medical terminology. Students will be required to complete a 50 hour
clinical observation.
PED 238Introduction to Exercise Science
3.00 credit hours
This course gives an overview of the foundation of exercise science and
the professions in physical education and sport. The course is designed
to enable the students to understand the exercise sciences as fields
of academic study and programs as well as professional applications.
In addition, this course enables students to discriminate among these
contexts and relate them by applying relevant knowledge and appropriate
theoretical perspectives. It also explores the foundation of exercise
physiology and how the cardiovascular, metabolic and neuromuscular
systems respond during exercise.
2023-24 University Catalog 167
PED 239Exercise Prescription
3.00 credit hours
This course provides students with the recommendations and rationale
necessary to design fitness programs for healthy adults and special
populations. In addition, the course will explore the application of
specificity, overload, and progression as well as provide an overview
of acute program variables, changes made in a program, selection of
exercises, how to determine frequency, and exercise sequence. Students
will learn exercise program design based on underlying principles and
concepts developed for very specific training goals and match these
goals with the necessary program design to achieve desired results.
The course also addresses how to add variation to a training program
with weight loads, repetitions and sets, intensity, volume, and rest period
lengths. (3 credits) **
Prerequisites: PED126 (Physical Fitness)
PED 310Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
PED310, 320 & 330 Independent Study One -Three credit hours This is a
course designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or
a required topic in physical education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendation from the academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
PED 320Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
PED310, 320 & 330 Independent Study One -Three credit hours This is a
course designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or
a required topic in physical education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendation from the academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
PED 330Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
PED310, 320 & 330 Independent Study One -Three credit hours This is a
course designed to provide intensive work in an area of special interest or
a required topic in physical education. This course is available to qualified
students upon recommendation from the academic advisor and the
instructor related to the topic.
PED 332Kinesiology
3.00 credit hours
PED332 Kinesiology and Biomechanics Three credit hours This course
reinforces student knowledge of anatomy and provides the student with
the opportunity to develop competencies essential to analyzing physical
activity performance. A laboratory experience is included. (Prerequisite
for BIO240 is BIO 142 or 143.)
Prerequisites: BIO240
PED 335Methods & Materials of Tech Pre-Sch
3.00 credit hours
PED335 Methods and Materials of Teaching Pre-School Through Three
Credit Hours 6th Grade Physical Education A course designed to provide
students with knowledge and practical experience that will enhance their
effectiveness in teaching physical education in pre-school through sixth
grade students. A laboratory experience is required. (FORMERLY PED
321).
PED 336Adapted Physical Education
3.00 credit hours
PED336 Adapted Physical Education Pedagogy Three Credit Hours This
course is designed to provide the student with the philosophy, knowledge,
and methods of teaching physical education to students with disabilities
and those who are exceptional A practical experience (Required Lab) is
included to implement classroom instruction.
PED 338Junior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
PED338 Junior Seminar Three Credit Hours The first of two formal
courses that facilitates the writing of the senior investigative paper. The
student will complete a proposal for their senior paper as an outcome
of this course. To accomplish this outcome, students will learn research
methods and strategies necessary to complete an acceptable proposal
for their senior investigative paper.
PED 341Measurement & Evaluation in HP
3.00 credit hours
PED341 Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance Three
Credit Hours This course is designed to develop an understanding
of measurement and evaluation concepts of health and human
performance, with a special focus on the analysis and interpretation of
data in different environments.
Prerequisites: MTH132
PED 431Met & Mat Teach Gr 7-12 Gr PE
3.00 credit hours
PED431 Methods and Materials of Teaching 7th Grade Through
12th Grade Physical Education Three credit hours A study of and the
effective use of methods and materials (media and the computer) for
teaching physical education to seventh through twelfth grade students.
A laboratory experience is required. Emphasis will be placed on test
construction.
Corequisites: EDU 312 (must be taken concurrently)
PED 432Exercise Physiology
4.00 credit hours
PED432 Exercise Physiology Three credit hours This course presents
fundamental concepts and materials pertinent to the various functions
of the human body during physical activity. It provides the student
with the knowledge of the physiological effects of exercise as well as
an awareness of the values of physical activity to man’s well-being. A
laboratory experience is required. BIO143 or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites: BIO240 and PED332 (can be taken concurrently)
PED 437Athletic Injury Care and Prevention
3.00 credit hours
PED437: Athletic Injury Care and Prevention Three credit hours This
course provides an introduction to the care and prevention of athletic
injuries. Topics covered include: pathology of injury, injury recognition
and evaluation, care and treatment of injuries, protective equipment,
environmental concerns, nutrition, psychological considerations, and
administration as related to the practice of providing athletic care. A
laboratory experience is included.
Prerequisites: BIO143;
Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO240
PED 438Program Design in Fitness & Wellnes
3.00 credit hours
PED438 Program Design in Fitness & Wellness Three Credit Hours
This course gives stsudents the basic skills necessary to develop and
implement fitness and wellness programming for health clubs, implement
fitness and wellness programming for health clubs, recreation facilities,
YMCAs, and Boys and Girls Clubs. Emphasis is replaced on management,
programming, and leadership procedures specifically for the fitness and
wellness professional. Students receive detailed insight on how to design
and monitor programs that are safe and effective for all individuals.
Students demonstrate both a thorough understanding and pratical
application of exercise theorgy, training effects, program design, and
assessment procedures of fitness and wellness programming.
Prerequisites: PED239
168 Physics (PHY)
PED 490Special Topics in PE/SPM
3.00 credit hours
PED490 Special Topics in Physical Education and Sport Management
One, Two or Three credit hours An occasional or experimental course
focusing on a specific topic designed to provide advanced study in an
area of special interest in physical education and sport management.
This course is an elective and is available to qualified students upon
recommendations from the academic advisor and the instructor. This
course may be repeated for additional credit.
Physics (PHY)
PHY 241General Physics
4.00 credit hours
PHY241 General Physics Four credit hours The first course in a two
semester algebra-based introduction to physics. Includes fundamental
principles of physics in relation to classical mechanics, thermodynamics,
vibrations and wave motion. Three lecture hours and three hours of
laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in Math 138 or consent of the
Department
PHY 242General Physics
4.00 credit hours
PHY242 General Physics Four credit hours A continuation of physics
241. This course offers an introduction to the fundamental principles
of physics in relation to electricity, magnetism, light, optics and modern
physics. Three lecture hours and three hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in PHY241 or consent of the
Department
PHY 243Mechanics
4.00 credit hours
PHY243 Mechanics Four credit hours The first course in a two semester
calculus-based introduction to physics. This course offers an introduction
to vectors; statics, and dynamics of particles; momentum, work, and
energy; conservation law; and mechanics of rigid bodies. Three lecture
hours and three hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in Math 231 or consent of the
Department
PHY 244Electrodynamics
4.00 credit hours
PHY244 Electricity and Magnetism Four credit hours A continuation
of physics 243. This course offers an introduction to the physics of
electricity and magnetism, including electric fields, electric currents,
circuits, magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic
waves. Three lecture hours and three hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in PHY243 and Math 232 or consent
of the Department
PHY 330Laboratory Electronics
3.00 credit hours
PHY330 Laboratory Electronics Three credit hours An introduction to
basic principles of electronics, operation of electronic measuring devices,
and construction of devices for electrical and electronic measurements.
One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: Consent of department
PHY 331Introductiion to Modern Physics I
3.00 credit hours
PHY331 Introduction to Modern Physics I Three credit hours A study of
waves in elastic media; sound; light; reflection, refraction, interference
and diffraction; lenses and mirrors; quantum physics; nuclear reactions;
atomic structure and the wave nature of matter.
Prerequisites: PHY244
PHY 332Introduction to Modern Physics II
3.00 credit hours
PHY332 Introduction to Modern Physics II Three credit hours
Radioactivity, disintegration of nuclei, fission and fusion, nuclear
processes, fundamental particles, and accelerators.
Prerequisites: PHY331
PHY 344Waves and Optics
4.00 credit hours
PHY344 Waves and Optics Four credit hours A study of waves, acoustics,
and optics. Three lectures and four hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: PHY243
PHY 345Biophysics
4.00 credit hours
PHY345 Biophysics Four credit hours Sound and the ear, light
and the eye, microscopy, the physics of muscular contraction,
electrocardiography, and radiation physics. Biophysical techniques
utilizing wave phenomena, nuclear phenomena, and mechanical and
electrical phenomena. Three lectures and four hours of laboratory a week.
Prerequisites: PHY241-242 and BIO143
Political Science (POL)
POL 100Introduction to Political Science
3.00 credit hours
POL100- Introduction to Political Science Three Credit Hours This course
is an intro-level Political Science course and is designed to be the first
exposure to Political Science for students-majors as well as non-majors.
It is an introduction to the study of political behavior, processes and
institutions. Course includes a discussion and comparison of political
ideas, theories, systems and policies. Focus on analysis of political
problems on a national and global level, as well as a definition of central
concepts. This course is proposed to accommodate the new Liberal
Studies program under the pillar Social and Behavioral Sciences. This
course will be offered in multiple sections every semester, with no
Prerequisites: .
POL 131American Government
3.00 credit hours
POL131 American Government Three credit hours A study of the
development, structure, and operation of the American political system.
(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters).
POL 230Intro to Political Analysis
3.00 credit hours
POL-230 Intro to Political Analysis Three Credit Hours An introductory
study and application of the concepts and methods necessary for an
analysis of the political system. (Fall Semester Only)
Prerequisites: POL131 or permission of instructor
2023-24 University Catalog 169
POL 231State and Local Politics
3.00 credit hours
POL231 State and Local Politics Three Credit Hours A study of politics
and administration at the sub-national level. Emphasis on the social,
economic, and legal settings of state and local governments in the
American federal system. Topics include intergovernmental relations,
fiscal problems, and services delivery. (Offered in alternate years).
Prerequisites: POL131, POL230 or permission of instructor
POL 235Contemporary African Politics
3.00 credit hours
POL235- Contemporary African Politics. Three Credit Hours
Contemporary African Politics: This course provides an overview
of African politics in historical context, synthesizing material from
traditional Comparative and area studies that examine democratization,
economic Comparative and area studies that examine democratization,
economic Development, and identity politics. This course also examines
Africa’s position in a broader international framework by addressing
conflict, political economy. And the processes of state division and
integration. This course is three credit Hours and will be offered as an
elective in alternate years. This course also Requires no
Prerequisites: .
POL 330Public Administration & Management
3.00 credit hours
POL330 Public Administration and Management Three Credit Hours A
study of the formulation of public policy, organization, management and
problems of personnel and finance. Prerequiste: POL131. (Offered in
alternate years).
POL 331Law and Politics
3.00 credit hours
POL331 Law and Politics Three credit hours This course is an
introduction to the American legal system, focusing on its political
context and significance. It sketches the structure and functioning of the
federal court system, and then explores the courts ’impact on individuals
who seek to vindicate their rights through litigation and on those who
become involved with the criminal justice system. Special attention
is devoted to the history and role of the legal profession in America.
(Offered in alternate years)
POL 332Third World Politics
3.00 credit hours
POL332 The Developing World Three credit hours A study of the politics
and problems of selected countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Topics include social and economic development strategies of poor
countries, South-South cooperation, and North-South relations. (Offered
in alternate years)
POL 333Comparative Political Systems
3.00 credit hours
POL333 Comparative Political Systems Three credit hours A comparative
analysis of various political systems in the developed and developing
countries. Emphasis on the parliamentary system (as modified) and the
American Presidential system. (Spring Semester).
Prerequisites: POL131
POL 334International Relations
3.00 credit hours
POL334- International Relations Three Credits An analysis of the
international political system, including the distribution of power among
states in the international systems the manner in which states try to
increase their capabilities, and the various mechanisms for conflict
adjustment. (Fall Semester Only)
POL 335Political Theory
3.00 credit hours
POL335 Political Theory Three credit hours A study of classical and
modern political thought exploring the great questions of justice,
freedom, and equality, and alternative forms of government. Offered in
alternate years. (Spring Semester).
Prerequisites: POL131
POL 339Black Political Thought
3.00 credit hours
POL-339 Black Political Thought Three Credit Hours A study of
devolpment of Back political thought in the U.S. The course is designed
to critically examine and evaluate various themes. perspectives, and
approached in Back political thinking and behavior as they emerged in the
writings and activities of leading Black figures and movements from the
19th century to present. (Offered in alternate years).
POL 398Research Methods
3.00 credit hours
POL398 Research Methods Three credit hours The study and application
of basic research materials and methods in political science. Emphasis
on understanding advantages and disadvantages of various research
methods, and building facility in reading and evaluating different types of
studies. A writing and speaking intensive course, preparatory for senior
paper project. Required for all majors. Should be taken spring semester of
junior year. (Spring Semester).
Prerequisites: Statistics (MTH136 or SSC 233); POL131
POL 430Women in Politics
3.00 credit hours
POL430 Women in Politics Three Credit Hours This course is an
exploration of historical and contempary women's political issues and
the ways in which women articulated key issues both globally and
domestically, mobilized and empowered themselves along with their
communities to address those issues. Throughout this course different
theoretical and methodological framework will be used to explain
women's socioeconomic status, their relationship to the state and the
impact of public policies on their lives and their communities. (Offered in
alternate years)
POL 431Policy Analysis
3.00 credit hours
POL431 Policy Analysis Three credit hours This course examines the
concepts, approaches, processes, issues, and problems involved in
policy-making and implementation, as well as the methods, techniques,
and strategies for the analysis and evaluation of the impact of policy and
program outcomes in public and private organizations or institutions.
Prerequisites: POL131 and POL230
POL 432Seminar in American Politics
3.00 credit hours
POL432 Seminar in American Politics Three credit hours An in-depth
study of selected institutions and processes in American politics, such
as Congress, the Presidency, political parties, and the electoral process.
(Offered in alternate years)
POL 433International Organization
3.00 credit hours
POL433 International Organization Three credit hours A study of the
nature and role of international law and the operations of the United
Nations and various regional and functional organizations. Offered in
alternate years.
170 Pscyhology (PSY)
POL 434Constitutional Law I
3.00 credit hours
POL434- Constitutional Law I Three Credit Hours This course surveys the
historical development of American constitutionalism from its beginnings
until 1900. Emphasizes the framing of the Constitution and different
approaches to its meaning the origins and rationale of judicial review;
evolving doctrines of judicial self-limitation; and early cases on race
relations. (Offered in alternate years)
POL 435Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
3.00 credit hours
POL435 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Three credit hours This
course surveys modern Supreme Court cases in four subject areas:
racial discrimination; gender discrimination; freedom of speech; and
presidential powers. Selected students participate in a moot court
exercise. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisites: POL434 or permission of instructor
POL 436Bureaucracy and Organizational Beh
3.00 credit hours
POL436 Bureaucracy and Organizational Behavior Three Credit Hours
A critical examination of the problems, structures, and practices in
large modern organizations with particular emphasis on the American
bureaucracy, using empirical case studies of both public and private
organizations. (Offered in alternate years).
POL 437Foreign Policy
3.00 credit hours
POL437 Foreign Policy Three credit hours A study of the foreign policy
behavior of nation states with a critical investigation into its formulation
and implementation. Special emphasis on American foreign policy
POL 438Seminar in Political Theory
3.00 credit hours
POL438 Seminar in Political Theory Three credit hours This course is an
upper-level Political Science elective course and is designed for Political
Science juniors and seniors who are either concentrating on Political
Theory as a subfield or seeking a more challenging and focused course in
Political Theory. This course will examine Contemporary Political Theory,
American Political Thought or Democratic Theory in turn (Offered in
alternate years)
POL 439Internship
3.00 credit hours
POL439 Internship Three Credit Hours A supervised internship in a
professional work environment designed to give students practical
experience as well as knowledge and skills in a relevant professional
field. Students are responsible for a minimum of 120 hours of work and
must complete a paper on their work activities and experiences. (May be
repeated up to 12 credit hours in total).
POL 491Special Topics in Political Science
3.00 credit hours
POL491 Special Topics in Political Science Three Credit hours Advanced
reading, papers, and discussions on selected topics in political science.
Topics are determined by the instructor. May be repeated for a total of 12
credits hours.
POL 499Senior Paper
3.00 credit hours
POL499 Senior Paper Three credit hours Production of Senior Paper.
Data collection, analysis and interpretation, revision, and defense of the
paper. Independent study format.
Pscyhology (PSY)
PSY 131General Psychology I
3.00 credit hours
PSY131 General Psychology Three credit hours A course designed to
provide an understanding of behavior through the study of growth and
development, motivation, emotion, learning, personality, intelligence, and
other related topics.
PSY 132Research Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY132 Research in Psychology Three Credit Hours A survey of research
- based studies that have had a profound influence on the field of
psychology. This course emphasizes the use of scientific method in the
study of human behavior. It concentrates on the disciplined, rigorous,
systematic methods employed in important research across several
areas of psychology and provides a framework for understanding
psychological research.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in Psy 131
PSY 230Psychology of the Exceptional
3.00 credit hours
PSY230 Psychology of the Exceptional Three credit hours An
examination of psychological approaches to understanding exceptional
children. Emphasis is placed on applications to educational settings.
(Same as Education 296)
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 231Psychology of Adjustment
3.00 credit hours
PSY231 Psychology of Adjustment Three credit hours This course
will provide an overview of the major theories, concepts and principles
in Psychology that can be applied to issues of personal and social
adjustment. Three credit hours.
Prerequisites: PSY131 or Permission of Instructor
PSY 233Descriptive & Predictive Statistics
3.00 credit hours
PSY233 Descriptive and Predictive Statistics Three credit hours Basic
statistical concepts and procedures used in social and behavioral
research. Emphasis on data classification, data organization, graphing,
distribution description, central tendency, dispersion, z-scores, the
Normal Distribution, probability, coefficients of association, coefficient of
determination, prediction. (Use of computer for all procedures) Colisted
as Sociology 233, Social Science 233).
Prerequisites: CSC131 and 6 hours of math, “C” or better
PSY 234Inferential Statistics
3.00 credit hours
PSY234 Inferential Statistics Three credit hours Statistical procedures
and interpretation for causal inference of experiment results. One and
two tailed z-tests, t-tests, analysis of variance, and chi square. (Use of
computer for all procedures)
Prerequisites: PSY233, “C” or better
Corequisites: PSY 333
PSY 235Psychology of Childhood
3.00 credit hours
PSY235 Psychology of Childhood Three credit hours A study of the
development of children from conception to adolescence. The biological
factors and social forces that affect the growing child are dealt with, as
are cognitive and moral development, learning, maturation and family
relationships.
Prerequisites: PSY131
2023-24 University Catalog 171
PSY 237Psychology of Adolescence
3.00 credit hours
PSY237 Psychology of Adolescence Three credit hours The psychology
of behavior arising from the problems peculiar to the transitional period
between childhood and maturity.
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 239Educational Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY239 Educational Psychology Three credit hours A study of the
theories of education and the principles of classroom learning. Concepts
dealing with the acquisition of knowledge and interpersonal social
relations are emphasized. The practical applications of these principles
are incorporated.
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 240Development Through the Lifespan
3.00 credit hours
PSY240 Development Through Lifespan Three Credit Hours This course
offers a broad 9 overview of the field of Developmental Psychology,
a scientific approach to studying change 10 across the lifespan.
Specific domains of human development -- social, cognitive, cultural, 11
emotional, and physical development -- will be covered chronologically,
from conception 12 through death. This course will cover eleven life
stages: Prenatal Development, Infancy, 13 Toddlerhood, Early School Age,
Middle Childhood, Early Adolescence, Later Adolescence 14 (Emerging
Adulthood), Early Adulthood, Middle Adulthood, Later Adulthood, and
Elderhood 15 (Older Adulthood).
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 330Psychology of Learning
3.00 credit hours
PSY330 The Psychology of Learning Three credit hours A study of the
facts and theories of human and animal learning.
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 331Black Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY331 Black Psychology Three credit hours A study of the historical
development of Black Psychology, the conceptual paradigms, cultural
themes, and psychological constructs to understand the feelings
and behaviors of African Americans and the empirical data collected
and analyzed in professional journals.(Colisted as African-American
Perspectives 537).
PSY 332Health Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY332 Health Psychology Three credit hours Health psychology
is a rapidly emerging field of basic and applied research that utilizes
principles of psychology to impact health and illness across the
lifespan. Health psychology seeks to elucidate the role that behavior
and its physiologic concomitants play in the etiology, treatment, and
prevention of disease. Specific topics addressed include behavioral,
psychosocial, and neuropsychological correlates of chronic diseases
such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, hypertension, and
other cardiovascular diseases; the physiology and management of
chronic pain; psychoneuroimmunology and behavioral influences on
infectious diseases (i.e., HIV/AIDS and the common cold); and sleep-
related health consequences.
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 334Quantitative & Qualitative Resch Me
3.00 credit hours
PSY334 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods Three credit
hours Builds on and extends knowledge gained in PSY 333 by examining
each aspect of the research more intensely, leading to revising portions
of the research. Reexamines the nature and organization of the research
to determine whether it is best suited for a quantitative or qualitative
approach, then reexamines supporting literature, theoretical perspectives,
methods, procedures, analysis, and interpretation of expected results.
Recommended as preparation for PSY430.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in PSY 234 and 340
PSY 335Selected Topics in Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY335, 325, 315 Selected Topic in Psychology One, Two, or Three Credit
Hours Exploration of special psychological topics. May be repeated.
Prerequisites: 15 credit hours in psychology or permissions of the
instructor
PSY 336Consumer Behavior
3.00 credit hours
PSY336 Consumer Behavior Three credit hours A study of human
behavior as it relates to the consumption of goods and the use and
acceptance of service. The early history, growth, and recent trends in
consumer psychology is incorporated into coverage of the characteristics
of consumers and consumer decision-making. Occupations that apply
psychological concepts to the study of consumer behavior are explored.
(Co-listed as PUR 336)
PSY 337Industrial/Organizational Psycholog
3.00 credit hours
PSY337 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Three credit hours An
examination of the knowledge and skills required to deal with problems
of people at work. Topics include processes of communication, personnel
selection and placement, training, motivation, evaluation, conflict
reduction, performance enhancement, and job satisfaction.
PSY 338Personality Theory
3.00 credit hours
PSY338 Personality Theory Three credit hours An introduction to
some of the major theories of personality and their implications for
daily living. The contents and functions of personality theories are
explored. The course reviews the writing of researchers/writers from the
Psychoanalytic, Behavioral, Cognitive, Trait, and Humanistic perspectives.
Methods of measuring personality functioning and promoting change are
also examined.
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 339Principle Psychological Measurement
3.00 credit hours
PSY339 Principles of Psychological Measurement Three credit hours An
introduction to psychological testing that includes an exploration of the
functions and origins of the area. Basic characteristics of assessment
techniques such as the establishment of reliability and validity are
studied. Students are introduced to some of the major psychological
tests available today. Laboratory experience in test administration and
interpretation is included.
Prerequisites: PSY131
172 Pscyhology (PSY)
PSY 340Experimental Research Methods
4.00 credit hours
PSY340 Experimental Research Methods Four Credit Hours An
introduction to the theory, methods, and techniques of experimental
psychology. The goal is to introduce experimental methodology as both
a research tool and as an aid for understanding and evaluating research.
Further emphasis on mastering APA style, developing basic competence
in following a research protocol, and using statistical software to analyze
and interpret research results. Lecture: Three hours a week. Laboratory:
Two hours a week.
Corequisites: PSY234 or a grade of C or better in PSY132
PSY 390Women Race and Class
3.00 credit hours
PSY390 Women Race and Class Three Credit Hours The Course is
designed to provide an examination of the development and persistence
of race, class, and gender issues in the United States. Close attention is
given to the historical, cultural, political, economic, and social institutions
and influences and their implications for a pluralistic society. These
and other issues are discussed as they relate to each other and current
issues.
Prerequisites: PSY 131 or permission of instructor
PSY 392Physiological Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY392 Physiological Psychology Three credit hours A survey course
designed to explore the physiological bases of human and nonhuman
behavior. Primary emphasis is on the nervous system and its role in
the control of physiological mechanisms that govern behavior. The first
part of the course establishes an elementary background in neurons
and neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and methods
used in psychophysiological research. The physiological bases of
sensation, perception, and various behaviors, including sleep, emotions,
motivation, learning, memory, eating, and drinking are explored during the
second part of the course. In addition, clinically relevant topics dealing
with psychological and neurological disorders such as depression,
schizophrenia, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s diseases are also covered.
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 416Independent Research in Psychology
1.00 credit hours
PSY416, 426, 436 IndependentResearch in Psychology One, Two, or
Three credit hours Independent investigation of topics of special interest.
May be repeated.
Prerequisites: junior classification, 6 credit hours in Psychology, approval
of faculty supervisor
PSY 426Independent Research in Psychology
2.00 credit hours
PSY416, 426, 436 IndependentResearch in Psychology One, Two, or
Three credit hours Independent investigation of topics of special interest.
May be repeated.
Prerequisites: junior classification, 6 credit hours in Psychology, approval
of faculty supervisor
PSY 430Senior Seminar I
3.00 credit hours
PSY430 Senior Seminar I Three credit hours A collaborative group
experience supplemented by individual sessions with faculty and
an independent effort, all designed to aid seniors in the successful
writing of a Senior Investigative Paper. At the end of the semester, the
proposal is presented to the faculty and second reader and submitted
as an application to the Institutional Review Board. Required of all first-
semester seniors who have declared psychology as a major.
Prerequisites: Major credit for PSY131, 132, 233, and 333
PSY 431Social Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY431 Social Psychology Three Credit Hours Problems, concepts, and
methods in the study of social interaction and interpersonal influence.
(Co - Listed SOC 431).
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 432Abnormal Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY432 Abnormal Psychology Three credit hours An examination of
the descriptions, dynamics, and modification of behavioral deviations
and psychological disorders. Focus is on the classification of abnormal
behaviors, theoretical explanations, and resultant treatment methods
for each disorder. The course is supplemented with case examples,
community outreach activity, and multimedia presentations.
Prerequisites: PSY131 or permission of instructor
PSY 433Internship in Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY433 Internship in Psychology Three credit hours An opportunity
for students, under supervision, to participate in such professional
psychological activities as testing, counseling, job placement, group
therapy, and research. NOTE: Each student will be responsible for 120
hours of work in a selected community agency and for participation in
periodic seminars.
Prerequisites: Fifteen (15) hours in Psychology and permission of the
instructor
PSY 434Introduction to Clinical Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY434 Introduction to Clinical Psychology Three credit hours A study
of the historical development of clinical psychology and an exploration
of the theories of personality and behavior, the techniques and problems
of diagnosis and personality assessment, the research role of the clinical
psychologist, the diversity of psychotherapeutic approaches, community
psychology and mental health, and professional issues related to the
training and practice of clinical psychologists.
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 435Theoretical Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY435 Theoretical Psychology Three credit hours A comprehensive
review of the development of the field of psychology and the systems
and theories of psychology that have evolved out of their historical roots.
Contemporary trends in each area of the discipline are explored.
Prerequisites: PSY131
PSY 436Independent Research in Psychology
3.00 credit hours
PSY416, 426, 436 IndependentResearch in Psychology One, Two, or
Three credit hours Independent investigation of topics of special interest.
May be repeated.
Prerequisites: junior classification, 6 credit hours in Psychology, approval
of faculty supervisor
PSY 437Senior Seminar II
3.00 credit hours
PSY437 Senior Seminar II Three credit hours Successful completion and
public presentation of the research project proposed in PSY430: Senior
Seminar I. Students collect, analyze, and interpret data. Required of all
psychology majors during the second semester of their senior year.
Prerequisites: Major credit for PSY430
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Public Leadership (PLS)
PLS 131Introduction to Public Leadership
3.00 credit hours
The introductory course is designed to promote student understanding
of the intricacy of the concept of leadership while creating meaningful
and significant learning experiences. This course emphasizes the basic
principles of leadership and infuses them into experience outside of
classroom. Students will explore leadership practices through learning
objectives in which includes support the foundational aspects of
leadership. This course satisfies the Social and Behavioral Science pillar
requirement in the Liberal Studies curriculum. No
Prerequisites: or requirements for this course
PLS 135Principles of Mentoring
3.00 credit hours
PLS135 Principles of Mentorship Three Credit Hours This course will
explore various environments as socio-cultural artifacts. It will serve
as an orientation to the mentorship and service and is designed for
individuals interested in being involved in youth work. In particular,
the course will examine issues and trends within education and other
social service professions. Students will contemplate major theories
of mentorship and service, as well as historic and contemporary
philosophies on mentorship. Further, the course will provide a broad
overview of social service professional trajectories, wherein students will
learn about the roles of teachers, school leaders, as well as non-profit and
social service manager. There are no
Prerequisites: or requirements for this course
PLS 231Interpersonal Leadership Developmen
3.00 credit hours
This introductory course is designed to promote student understand
of the intricacy of the concept of leadership while creating meaningful
and significant learning experiences. This course is an interpersonal
leadership journey of self-discovery; using a variety of self-assessments
and reflections activities. Students will identify personal motivators,
ethics, and values and the effects leadership practices. This course
satisfies the pillar requirements in the Liberal Studies curriculum. There
are no
Prerequisites: or requirements for this course
PLS 234Personal Branding
3.00 credit hours
PLS234 Personal Branding Three Credit Hours This course will assist
students in developing fundamental concepts and theories of self-
marketing, to include personal discovery, definition and leverage, brand
creation, communication hooks and strategies, and brand perpetuation.
This course will help students to focus on their individual skill sets and
branding to pursue their desired career path.
Prerequisites: None
PLS 235Global Leadership
3.00 credit hours
This course is designed to introduce students to key concepts and
figures of leadership and lead ship development within an international
context. As our world becomes more interconnected, it is increasingly
important for students to know the leadership paradigms enacted in
other nations as well as understand the profiles of some of the planet’s
most influential leaders of the present age. This course will take an
in-depth look at notions such as emotional health; empowerment
theory; organization communication; and the deity complex to examine
contemporary figures of global import. This course is reading and writing
intensive and may involve international travel. There are no
Prerequisites: or requirements for this course
PLS 236Critical Thinking
3.00 credit hours
PLS236 Critical Thinking: Strategies for Effective Learning Three Credit
Hours This course is designed to enhance academic self-confidence
and student achievement by developing critical and creative reasoning,
providing strategies for persuasive communication, and introducing
students to a variety of effective learning strategies. Students will use
principles of deductive and inductive logic to evaluate and construct
various forms of argument to be presented in both written and oral
format.
Prerequisites: ENG131 and RHC133
PLS 331Organizational Leadership Developme
3.00 credit hours
PLS331 Organizational Leadership Development Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to examine leadership as it relates to group and
team behavior. Topics will focus on: components of a group and team,
relationships of group and team members, effectiveness of groups and
teams, communication in groups and teams, and leadership of groups
and teams.
Prerequisites: PLS231
PLS 332Diversity Leadership in Organizat
3.00 credit hours
PLS332 Diversity Leadership in Organizations and Communities
This course provides tools for analysis of the dynamic interactions
of personal characteristics, technical skills, interpersonal influence,
commitment, goals, and power. This course also provides students with
the capability to understand leadership within the public, non-profit, and
community sectors infusing knowledge on cultural competencies. The
course considers public leadership theory through the review of current
literature, research, and case-studies in real- world contexts.
Prerequisites: PLS231
PLS 430Classic Figures and Theories
3.00 credit hours
PLS430 Classic Figures and Theories in Leadership Three Hours This
classic theories course is designed to help students understand the
complexity of leadership and to develop within students an appreciation
for the scholarly discipline of leadership theory.
Prerequisites: PLS231
PLS 433Ethical Leadership in a Changing
3.00 credit hours
PLS433 Ethical Leadership in a Changing Landscape Three Credit Hours
This course will investigate constructs such as morality and virtue, as
well as their role and influence in the domain of ethics. Ethics, while
about good and bad, right and wrong, provides a particular guidepost,
compass or yardstick by which one can make judgements about
expressed thoughts and behaviors.
Prerequisites: PLS231 or PLS 232
Religion (REL)
REL 131Survey of the Great Living Religion
3.00 credit hours
REL131 Survey of the Great Living Religions Three credit hours A study
of the world!s living religions, including those of Africa, in light of their
historical development, beliefs, practices, and contemporary importance.
Liberal Studies Pillar: IG
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REL 132Survey of the History of Christiani
3.00 credit hours
REL132 Survey of the History of Christianity Three Credit Hours
This course is a one-semester survey of key ideas and events in the
development of Christianity as a global religion. Its purpose is not to
be comprehensive, but to lay a foundation for more in-depth learning in
upper-level courses.
REL 231Introduction to the Old Testament
3.00 credit hours
REL231 Introduction to the Old Testament Three Credit Hours This
course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrew Bible with readings from
the law, prophets and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use of
literary, methodologies that contemporary scholars use to understand Old
Testament literature.
REL 232Introduction to the New Testament
3.00 credit hours
REL232 Intro to the New Testament Three Credit Hours This course is
a survey of the literature of first-century Christianity with readings from
the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters. Topics include
the literary structure, audience, and religious perspective of the writings,
as well as the historical and cultural context of the early Christian
community. Students are introduced to the critical methodologies that
contemporary scholars use to understand New Testament literature.
REL 236The History of Christianity in Amer
3.00 credit hours
REL236 The History of Christianity in America Three Credit Hours Major
aspects of Christian thought and institutions in the United States, from
Colonial times to the present, with special refrence to the development of
Afro-American churches.
REL 237Religious Art and Visual Culture
3.00 credit hours
REL237 Religious Art & Visual Culture Three Credit Hours An examination
of religious artwork from ancient civilization to today. This course will
examine the role and purpose of artwork through the ages as well as the
social and cultural implications of the artwork.
Prerequisites: REL131
REL 330Blk Man: His Relig Instit & Thought
3.00 credit hours
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REL 331Hist. & Theology of Black Church
3.00 credit hours
REL331 History and Theology of the Black Church Three Credit Hours
A review and analysis of the significant religious experiences unique to
African American churches and the theology that developed out of the
black church experience. Special attention is given to the African and
European sources of African American Christianity, the social, political,
spiritual, and cultural dynamics that influence religious expressions in the
black church, and the development of approaches and processes to bring
about justice and social change in response to systemic discrimination
and the institutionalization of social barriers.
Prerequisites: REL132
REL 332Intro to Liberation Theology
3.00 credit hours
REL332 Intro to Liberation Theology Three Credit Hours This course will
explore Latin American Liberation Theology, Black Theology, Feminist
Theology, Womanist Theology, and other theologies of liberation
emanating from the developing countries of the world, through a careful
reading of some of the most significant writings of the proponents of
these movements.
REL 335The Sociology of Religion
3.00 credit hours
REL335 The Sociology of Religion Three Credit Hours This course
explores religion from a social-scientific perspective, examining major
theoretical explanations of religion, the social sources of religion, the
nature of religion as a social institution, the interrelationships between
religion and other aspects of social reality, such as culture, politics,
economy, gender, race, and social class.
REL 337Islam in America
3.00 credit hours
REL337 Islam in America Three Credit Hours After a brief review of the
emergence and development of Islam as a global religion, this course will
explore the history of Islam in the United States, taking note especially
of the relationship between global Islam and tge Nation of Islam, and
the effects of post- September 11th "War on Terror" for the Islamic
communities of the United States.
Prerequisites: REL131
REL 430Seminar in Religion
3.00 credit hours
REL430 Seminar in Religion Three credit hours Advanced research on
selected topics in religion.
Rhetoric (RHC)
RHC 130African Diaspora Seminar
3.00 credit hours
RHC130 African Diaspora Seminar Three Credit Hours This
interdisciplinary seminar positioned within the University College
Metacognitive Strengths theoretical framework surveys the African
continent, its diasporas, as well as it explores intersectional connections
of people of African descent globally. The purpose of the course is
to introduce students to the historical, geopolitical, cultural, social,
spiritual, and intellectual contours of Africa and its Diasporas. This
culturally responsive curriculum provides students with foundational
knowledge of Africana indigenous research methodologies, global Black
philosophies, belief systems, social institutions, political movements,
distinguished leaders, as well as an examination of the underpinnings
of race-based systems that foster exclusionary practices, disparities,
and inequities within African descendant communities worldwide. This
seminar encourages students to expand their understanding of classical
and modern African and African diaspora civilizations as well as explore
their holistic selves and African heritage by enhancing their knowledge
of their ethno-cultural genealogy and how it intersects with their other
identities. The capstone project asks students to critically examine
how a historical diasporic movement, event, or issue connects to a
contemporary movement, event, or issue facing an African descendant
group or communities.
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RHC 133Academic Research
3.00 credit hours
RHC133 Academic Research Three credit hours This course introduces
a variety of academic writing styles from various disciplines to develop
rhetorical skills in writing clear, purposeful, and effective prose in an
academic context. Students will learn how to develop an effective
research question/thesis, conduct a literature review, compile an
annotated bibliography and outline, and produce an APA-formatted
research paper grounded in this research. The course focuses on
developing analytical reading skills in an academic context, as well as
critical thinking and written communication skills related to conceiving
and executing an investigative research paper. Students must receive a
grade of C or higher.
Prerequisites: ENG131
RHC 296Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
RHC296,297, 298 Rhetoric & Culture Independent Study One to Three
Credit Hours This course explores applied research projects, work
experiences and structured courses of study in a specific area that
the student's rhetorical skills, critical thinking, cultural competencies,
and collaborative communication skills, particularly in the areas of
communication, history, politics, English and foreign language, and
global studies or ina multidisciplinary teams. Projects might include an
introductory, international immersion experience, strategic work on a
political awareness outreach, service as a speech lab mentored - scholar
or faculty-led oral history project. May be repeated for a total of three
credit hours as a general elective.
RHC 297Independent Study
0.00 credit hours
RHC296,297, 298 Rhetoric & Culture Independent Study One to Three
Credit Hours This course explores applied research projects, work
experiences and structured courses of study in a specific area that
the student's rhetorial skills, critical thinking, cultural competencies,
and collaborative communication skills, particularly in the areas of
communication, history, politics, English and foreign language, and
global studies or ina multidisciplinary teams. Projects might include an
introductory, international immersion experience, strategic work on a
political awareness outreach, service as a speech lab mentored - scholar
or faculty-led oral history project. May be repeated for a total of three
credit hours as a general elective.
RHC 298Independent Study
0.00 credit hours
RHC296,297, 298 Rhetoric & Culture Independent Study One to Three
Credit Hours This course explores applied research projects, work
experiences and structured courses of study in a specific area that
the student's rhetorial skills, critical thinking, cultural competencies,
and collaborative communication skills, particularly in the areas of
communication, history, politics, English and foreign language, and
global studies or ina multidisciplinary teams. Projects might include an
introductory, international immersion experience, strategic work on a
political awareness outreach, service as a speech lab mentored - scholar
or faculty-led oral history project. May be repeated for a total of three
credit hours as a general elective.
Smith Seminar (SMS)
SMS 100Smith Seminar
3.00 credit hours
SMS100 – Smith Seminar Three Credit Hours This course is designed
to meet the needs of first year students at Johnson C. Smith University,
including entering freshman as well as transfer students. The course
aims to foster academic success, facilitate student engagement and
connection with JCSU experience, and to prepare and assist students
in their personal growth and development as they forge intellectual and
professional identities. This course satisfies a foundation requirement in
Liberal Studies curriculum.
Social Work (SWK)
SWK 234Introduction to Gerontology
3.00 credit hours
SWK234 Introduction to Gerontology Three credit hours This course
offers a survey of biological, psychological, and social perspectives and
research relevant to the study of human aging. In addition, students
are introduced to concepts and entry-level skills that are applicable for
human services to the elderly. (Co-listed as SOC234). (Offered Alternate
Semesters)
SWK 239Introduction to Social Work
3.00 credit hours
SWK239 Introduction to Social Work Three credit hours A survey course
which provides a general knowledge of social work as a profession
and its many areas of professional practice. (Offered Fall and Spring
Semesters).
SWK 300Introduction to Cultural Competence
3.00 credit hours
SWK300 Intro to Cultural Competence Three Credit Hours The purpose
of Introduction to Cultural Competence is to develop a foundation for
becoming culturally competent social workers for generalist practice.
Throughout this course, students wll engage in personal and professional
reflections of biases that influce social work practice. This course will
focus on issues of diversity, oppression and empowerment in a range of
client systems within the context of race, culture, class, gender, sexual
orientation, age and difference. Ths course also examines issues of bias
and generalizations of diverse, cultural groups. Students will develop
skills in understanding cultural difference and utilizing the ecological
perspective in working with diverse client systems.
SWK 330Institution of Social welfare
3.00 credit hours
SWK330 Institution of Social Welfare Three Credit Hours A study course
which provides a general knowledge of social work as a profession
and its many areas of professional practice (Offered Fall and Spring
Semesters)
SWK 331Child Welfare: Policies & Practices
3.00 credit hours
SWK331 Child Welfare: Policies and Practices Three credit hours A
course designed to offer social work students current and comprehensive
information which defines, describes, and analyzes the impact of policies
on the welfare of children and families. (Offered Alternate Semesters).
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SWK 332Social Welfare Policy
3.00 credit hours
SWK332 Social Welfare Policy Three credit hours An assessment of
history, current issues, programmatic changes and choices that effect
social welfare services. (Spring Semester).
Prerequisites: SWK239
SWK 333Social Workers in Clinical Settings
3.00 credit hours
SWK333 Social Work Settings Three credit hours A practical course
designed to develop a focused awareness of various primary and
secondary settings, the generalist’s roles, and a broad knowledge of
public and private services available to the public.
SWK 334Human Behavior and the Social Env I
3.00 credit hours
SWK334 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Three
Credit Hours A course that examines human behavior from a normal
perspective. Special emphasis on individuals' bio- psychosocial needs
and the behavioral consequences when these needs are not met. Open to
prospective Social Work Majors Only.
Prerequisites: The successful passage of SWK 239 with a C or better,
SOC131 and PSY131
SWK 335Human Behavior and the Social Envir
3.00 credit hours
SWK335 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Three credit
hours This course continues the study of human behavior in the life cycle
at the point where the first component ended during the fall semester.
It concludes with specific focus on the bio-psychosocial needs of aged
members in our population. SPRING SEMESTER.
Prerequisites: SWK334
SWK 338Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
SWK338 Special Topics Course Series Three credit hours This course Is
designed to expose students to issues and information that are pertinent
to identifying, communicating and working effectively with special
populations.
SWK 340Values and Ethics
3.00 credit hours
SWK340 Social Work Values and Ethics Three credit hours The primary
objective of this course is to prepare students to have a competent
and comprehensive understanding of the ethics and values that guide
professional social work practice. This course focuses on the ethical
issues and dilemmas that confront professional social workers in
practice with individuals, families, groups, agencies, and communities.
SWK 431Social Work Research Methods
3.00 credit hours
SWK431 Social Work Research Methods Three credit hours This
course will provide an introduction to methods of scientific inquiry. The
objectives of the course will be to provide opportunities for students to
develop an understanding of scientific methodology including single
subject design, to utilize research for identifying and validating social
needs, and to assess and analyze data.
Prerequisites: SWK239, PSY233 or MTH136
SWK 432Social Work With Groups
3.00 credit hours
SWK432 Social Work with Groups Three credit hours The focus of this
course is to help students learn the dynamics of group interactions and
the processes and skills required to facilitate productive outcomes.
Prerequisites: SWK239 (Offered Fall Semester)
SWK 433Social Work Practice I
3.00 credit hours
SWK433 Social Work Practice I Three Credit Hours A planned-change
approach to studying the processes in social work practice with
individuals, families, and small groups, incorporating practice skills with
knowledge of human behavior and the social environment. Social Work
Seniors only. Fall Semester
Prerequisites: SWK330, 334, 335, SOC 432, BIO240, MTH136 or
PSY233
SWK 434Social Work Practice II
3.00 credit hours
SWK434 Social Work Practice II Three Credit Hours This course
emphasize the development of social work skills for working with
communities, large organizations and in areas of social administration,
utilizing the planned change approach. The application of these
skills is interwoven with knowledge of human behavior and the social
environment, social policy and the applicability of research. Social Work
Seniors Only. Fall Semester.
Prerequisites: SWK330, 334, 335, SOC 432, BIO240, MTh 136 or
PSY233
SWK 436Senior Investigative Paper I
3.00 credit hours
SWK436 SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE PAPER I THREE CREDIT HOURS A
course designed for the preparation of the core of the senior investigative
paper. Social Work Seniors Only.
Prerequisites: MTH136 or PSY233, SWK431
SWK 437Community Organization
3.00 credit hours
SWK437 Community Organization Three Credit Hours A course designed
to provide a macro perspective of the practice principles and processes
essential in mobilizing social welfare needs and community resources.
Prerequisites: SWK239
SWK 438Senior Investigative Paper II
3.00 credit hours
SWK438 Senior Investigative Paper II Three credit hours This course
provides second semester seniors with an environment for discussions,
the exchange of ideas, the fine tuning of their Senior Investigative Papers
and preparation of orals. Open to Social Work seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233 and the successful passage of SWK239, SWK330, SWK332,
SWK334, SWK335, SWK 279-431, SWK433, and SWK436 with a C or
better
Corequisites: SWK 451and SWK492
SWK 450Social Work Seminar I
3.00 credit hours
SWK450 Social Work Seminar I Three Credit Hours A course requiring
students, as a team, to analyze and interpret problems, data, and
assigned materials connect with field experiences in light of established
concepts and practice principles previously learned. This course is open
to Social Work Seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements and the successful
passage of SWK239, SWK 3330, SWK332, SWK334, SWK431 and
SWK433 with a C or better
Corequisites: SWK491 and SWK436
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SWK 451Social Work Seminar II
3.00 credit hours
SWK451 Social Work Seminar II Three Credit Hours A course requiring
students, as a team, to analyze and interpret problems, data, and
assigned materials connected with field experiences in light of
established concepts and practice principles previously learned. This
course is open to Social Work seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements and the successful
passage of SWK239, SWK330, SWK332, SWK334, SWK431, SWK433,
SWK491, and SWK436 with a C or better
Corequisites: SWK492 and SWK438
SWK 491Field Experience I
6.00 credit hours
SWK491 Field Experience I Six Credit Hours A field placement course
designed to help students acquire first-hand knowledge of social work
practices in community agencies through active professional work
experiences for two days a week in a pre-selected agency setting. This
course will be offered during the fall semester only. This course is open
for Social Work seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233, and the successful passage of SWK239, SWK330, SWK332,
SWK334, SWK335, SWK431, and SWK433 with a C or better
Corequisites: are SWK450 and SWK436
SWK 492Field Experience II
6.00 credit hours
SWK492 Field Experience II Six Credit Hours A field placement course
designed to help students acquire first hand knowledge of social work
practices in community agencies through active professional work
experiences for two days a week in a pre-selected agency setting. This
course will be offered during the fall semester only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233, and the successful passage of SWK239, SWK330, SWK332,
SWK334, SWK335, SWK431, SWK 433, SWK436, SWK438, and
SWK450 with a "C" or better
Corequisites: are SWK451 and SWK438, This course is open for Social
Work seniors only
SWK 495Seminar and Field Experience I
9.00 credit hours
SWK495 Social Work Seminar and Field Experience I Nine Hours A
course requiring students, as a team, to analyze and interpret problems,
data, and assigned materials connected with field experiences in light
of established concepts and practice principles previously learned.
A field placement course designed to help students acquire first-
hand knowledge of social work practices in community agencies
through active professional work experiences for two days a week in a
preselected agency setting. This course is offered during the fall only.
This course is open to Social Work Seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233 and successful completion of SWK239, SWK431, and SWK433
with a "C" or higher
Corequisites: are SWK436 and SWK434
SWK 496Field Experience & Sem II
9.00 credit hours
SWK496 Field Seminar and Field Experience II 9 Credits A course
requiring students, as a team, to analyze and interpret problems, data,
and assigned materials connected with field experiences in light of
established concepts and practice principles previously learned. A
field placement course designed to help students acquire first-hand
knowledge of social work practices in community agencies through
active professional work experiences for three to four days a week in a
pre-selected agency setting (15-18 hours weekly). This course will be
offered during the spring semester only. This course is open to Social
Work seniors only.
Prerequisites: All general education requirements including MTH136 or
PSY233, and the successful completion of SWK239, SWK300, SWK330,
SWK332, SWK334, SWK335, SWK340, SWK431, SWK433, SWK495
with a “C” or higher
Corequisites: are SWK437
SWK 602Introduction to Cultural Competence
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK602 Introduction to Cultural Competence
This course will introduce students to social work advocacy strategies
for deconstructing institutionalized systems of oppression. Specifically,
this course will acquaint students with the social worker’s role in
addressing issues of power, privilege, and oppression. From a social
justice perspective, students will examine how society creates and
sustains opportunities or barriers for culturally diverse populations based
on social constructions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and
age.
SWK 603Social Problems and Policy
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK603 This course is designed to provide
an introduction to social welfare policy and services i the United States,
along with the links between social problems, social policy, and social
services. The focus will be on the content and process components
of social welfare policy development in legislative, administrative, and
interagency areas at the federal, state and local levels. Historic and
contemporary responses to social welfare needs in the United States will
be included. The global interconnections between the U. S. and the First
World countries, Second World Countries and Third Worlds countries in
addressing international social problems will be examined.
SWK 604Human Behavior & the Social Env. I
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK604 The Human Behavior and the Social
Environment I (HSBE I) course is the first in a sequence of two Human
Behavior and the Social Environment courses that examine human
behavior and the social environment across the lifespan from conception
through death and dying. This course focuses on human behavior and
the social environment from conception through adolescence, and
is designed to examine human behavior from a normal perspective,
while gaining an understanding of the environmental factors that both
create and influence diversity in human development. This course also
emphasizes the biological, psychological, and social needs of human
beings and the behavioral consequences that occur when these needs
are not met.
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SWK 605Human Behavior & the Social Env. II
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK605 The Human Behavior and the Social
Environment I (HSBE II) course focuses on human behavior from a
normal perspective, while gaining an understanding of the environmental
factors that both create and influence diversity in human development.
This course also emphasizes the biological, psychological, and social
needs of human beings and the behavioral consequences that occur
when these needs are not met.
SWK 606Research Methods
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK606: Research Methods This course is
designed to examine the techniques involved in conducting scientific
research in social work practice. The measurement of variables, testing
of hypotheses and interpretation of findings, will also be applied through
theoretical frameworks. Efforts will be made to acquaint students with
quantitative data and fundamental concepts of social work research
designs. The rationale for the use of certain basic concepts, their
applications and the presentation of results through statistical analysis
and the effects of relevant variables on research results will be studied.
Emphasis will be made to understand “the scientific method” as a
canon for guiding the logic of research in social work. Students will
acquire knowledge about survey research, sampling, questionnaire
construction, and hands on experience in research methodologies
through measurement of sociological constructs. Students will become
familiar with experimental research designs, field observation, and the
statistical analysis of correlational data.
SWK 607Social Work Data Analysis
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK607: Social Work Data Analysis This
course provides an introduction to the basic methods of statistical
analysis that are used in quantitative social work research. The course
will focus on the conceptual understanding of univariate, bivariate, and
multivariate statistics. Frequency distributions, measures of central
tendency, and correlational methods will be assessed as it relates to the
formulations of theories that are relevant to social work and evidence
based practice. In addition, students will develop the necessary skills
that are needed to analyze quantitative data. Skills will be applied
using the IBM/ PASW/SPSS Statistical Software Package for the Social
Sciences. An emphasis will be made in conducting research that has an
empowerment perspective based on culturally competent practice.
SWK 608Generalist Practice- Indiv, Fam, Gr
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK608: Generalist Practice with Individuals,
Families, and Groups The purpose of this course is to prepare students
with foundation knowledge and skills needed for interventions with
individuals, families, and small groups. Discussion and practice
opportunities will focus on student development of foundation helping
skills in generalist practice, including communication, observation,
empathy, and assessment.
SWK 609Generalist Practice with Org & Com.
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK609 Generalist Practice with Organizations
and Communities This course will help students develop foundation
knowledge and skills for social work practice with communities and
organizations. Content will be included on the contexts in which
macro practice occurs, approaches to understanding community and
organization systems and interventions helpful in affecting change,
solving problems, and improving social functioning within macro level
systems.
SWK 610Bridge Course
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK610 Bridge Course The purpose of this
course is to share with advanced standing students a common platform
for foundation knowledge and skills needed for interventions with
individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities.
(advanced standing students only)
SWK 611Field Prac. & Int Seminar I
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK611 Field Practice and Integrative Seminar
I This course is requires supervision on an agency-based social work
field instructor. Students complete a total of 200 hours during the first
practicum. On-campus seminars (I and II) taken concurrently with the
practicum assist the student in the integration and application of practice
theory to their placement learning activities. The Seminar is organized as
two part field foundation course for two semesters.
SWK 612Field Practice and Integ Sem II
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK612 Field Practice and Integrative Seminar
II The field practicum is an educationally directed on-site experience
under the supervision on an agency-based social work field instructor.
Students complete a total of 200 hours during the second practicum. On-
campus seminars (I and II) taken concurrently with the practicum assist
the student in the integration and application of practice theory to their
placement learning activities. The Seminar is organized as two part field
foundation course for two semesters.
SWK 701Urban Black Families
3.00 credit hours
SWK701 Urban Black Families Three Credit Hours This advanced
practice course will expand the development and application of
empowerment and strengths-based interventions for the purpose of
creating alternative “Cultural Paradigm” /African centered healing models
for clinical practice with African/Black American families. The course will
combine a historical overview of African/Black American families with
an emphasis on the obstacles they encountered that posed threats to
healthy development and family functioning. Shifting the analysis of this
oppressed group from an examination based on race to that of culture.
Special attention is devoted to unraveling the effects of African cultural
legacies, slavery, and institutional racism on urban Black family life. The
Black helping tradition and presence of African cultural values in current
urban Black life will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on approaches
to practice for the liberation of other oppressed and culturally diverse
groups and their communities.
SWK 702Social Work with Immigrants
3.00 credit hours
SWK702 Social Work with Immigrants Three Credit Hours This course
will focus on past, present and future immigration policy in the U.S. In
addition, such factors as Race, Culture, Acculturation Level, Language
use, and Racism will be explored. Such issues as an immigrant’s loss
of cultural identity and language will also be discussed. The migration
process for most immigrants is always a difficult process. Immigrants
who arrive to the U. S. in search of better educational/job opportunities
often have to leave loved ones, behind and often lose social support
networks that are vital for survival. How does the host culture treat the
new native culture in relation to sharing the American dream? Such topics
as The Dream Act, Deportations, Acculturation Stressors and Cultural
Humility Models/Assessment will be discussed. How can we as social
workers help to promote an Immigration Policy that is both fair and
inclusive of all groups?
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SWK 703Critical Theory for Social Work
3.00 credit hours
Critical Theory for Social Work Practice and Research is an elective
course designed to provide students with a foundation of various
theoretical frameworks and perspectives for engaging in culturally
competent social work practice and theoretically grounded applied
research. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of
theoretical tenants and principles that are both central to and emerging
within the field of social work. This course will prepare students to
engage in micro and macro social work practice and applied research
with individuals, families, and institutions. In addition, this course will
develop students’ ability to critically evaluate theories for their cultural
relevance.
SWK 704Caregiving throughout the Life Crse
3.00 credit hours
SWK704 Caregiving Throughout the Life Course Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this elective is to prepare students to assess, plan, and
intervene related to care giving with various populations across the
life course, using a care sharing model and incorporating multicultural
perspectives and culturally competent practices and strategies.
SWK 705Basic Spanish for Cultural Com SWK
3.00 credit hours
SWK705 Basic Spanish for Culturally Competent Social Work Practice
Three Credit Hours The course will prepare English speaking students to
communicate cross-culturally with Latinos and Spanish speaking clients,
immigrants and refugees. MSW social work students will learn basic
Spanish skills from a Micro, Mezzo and Macro level of practice. Students
will learn how speaking a client's native language will help in establishing
a therapeutic relationship and promote the client's feeling of self-worth
and validation. Students will learn as advanced generalist practice social
workers the necessary tools for engaging clients in a second language
in order to advance the mission of culturally competent social work
practice.
SWK 706Applied Research I
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK706 Applied Research I In this first of a
two course sequence, students working in small groups will apply the
research skills developed in swk 606 to a project they develop along with
their professor. Students will develop a research design/study that will
be implemented in Applied Research II. etent helping skills in advanced
generalist practice.
SWK 707Applied Research II
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK707 Applied Research II This second
of the two course sequence will provide students with the opportunity
to complete a research project/ study based on the research design
developed in Applied Research I.
SWK 708Advance Practice I
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK708 Advanced Practice I This purpose of
this course is to prepare students with advanced knowledge and skills
needed for interventions with culturally diverse individuals and families.
Discussion and practice opportunities will focus on student development
of culturally competent helping skills in advanced generalist practice.
SWK 709Advanced Pract II
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK709 Advanced Research II The Advanced
Practice II: Social Work with Groups course is designed to teach students
how to engage in advanced culturally competent direct practice group
work. This course will focus on group ethics, theory, techniques, and
processes utilizing culturally competent evidenced-based intervention
strategies for group work with children, youth, adults, and families. It will
provide culturally competent strategies and practical application of group
work for advanced generalist social work practice I.
SWK 710Advanced Practice III
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK710 Advanced Practice III The purpose of
this course is to prepare students with advanced knowledge and skills
needed for interventions with organizations and communities on behalf
of culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups. Discussion and
practice opportunities will focus on student development of culturally
competent helping skills in advanced generalist practice.
SWK 711Advan Field Prac. & Int. Sem III
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK711 Advanced Field and Integrative
Seminar III This advanced generalist practicum course provides a
supervised practicum at an assigned practicum site and a weekly
integrative seminar, with an emphasis on advanced culturally competent
practice with individuals, families and groups. In the advanced generalist
practicum, the student is expected to build upon the practice behaviors
from their Foundation year and demonstrate all of the practice behaviors
identified for the advanced year. Social Work students complete 250
clock hours within the semester to increase their ability to demonstrate
advanced competencies in social work practice. A three-hour class
seminar taken concurrently with the student's field placement, builds
on the student's advanced social work practice behaviors. Additionally,
the student begins to assume greater autonomy, learns to apply the
knowledge and skills of practice to more complex situations, and begins
to demonstrate leadership as they develop into a professional social
worker. Students are required to abide by the NASW Code of Ethics while
enrolled in the program. This course is followed by SW 712, Advanced
Integrative Seminar IV, within the same agency setting.
SWK 712Adv. Field Practice and Int. Sem IV
3.00 credit hours
Graduate School Course: SWK712 Advanced Field Practice and
Integrative Seminar IV This course is the second in the sequence of
two constituting the social work field education program required
of all advanced year students. This advanced generalist practicum
course provides a supervised practicum at an assigned practicum
site and a weekly integrative seminar, with an emphasis on advanced
culturally competent practice with organizations and communities. In
the advanced generalist practicum, the student is expected to build upon
the practice behaviors from their Foundation year and demonstrate all
of the practice behaviors identified for the advanced year. Social Work
students complete 250 clock hours within the semester to increase
their ability to demonstrate advanced competencies in social work
practice. A three-hour class seminar taken concurrently with the student's
field placement, builds on the student's advanced social work practice
behaviors. Additionally, the student begins to assume greater autonomy,
learns to apply the knowledge and skills of practice to more complex
situations, and begins to demonstrate leadership as they develop into a
professional social worker. Students are required to abide by the NASW
Code of Ethics while enrolled in the program.
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SWK 713Psychopathology and Clinical Interv
3.00 credit hours
SWK713 Psychopathology & Clinical Intervention Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an introduction to psychopathology
and clinical services in social work. The focus will be on the content and
components of the clinical process. Historic and contemporary clinical
assessments, interventions, and treatments will be included. Students
will learn the social worker's role in assessing, developing, and treating
client systems as a clinically trained advanced generalist.
SWK 714Macro Practice with Older Adults
3.00 credit hours
SWK714 Macro Practice with Older Adults Three Credit Hours This
course provides an overview of macro social work practice in the field of
aging. It presents knowledge to assess and intervene with individuals,
families, groups, organizations, and communities. Ethical and diversity
issues are used to engange in cross-cultural practice at the macro level.
SWK 715Direct Practice with Older Adults
3.00 credit hours
SWK715 Direct Practice with Older Adults Three Credit Hours This course
offers an intergenerational model of social work practice designed for
working with older adults and their families, and the challenges they face.
Assessment and intervention strategies are presented (Elective).
SWK 716Loss and Grief: Individual, Family,
3.00 credit hours
SWK716 Loss and Grief: Individual, Family, and Cultural Perspective
Three Credit Hours This course provides an opportunity for students to
explore and understand perceptions and beliefs about death and dying,
including how cultural differences influence those experiences. Some
of the issues covered include end of life care, loss and bereavement.
(Elective)
SWK 799Emerging Topics
3.00 credit hours
SWK799 Emerging Topics Course Series (3 Credit Hours) These courses
are designed to provide graduate students with learning opportunities
and course content that focuses on emerging issues not currently
designated as seperate courses.
Sociology (SOC)
SOC 131Principles of Sociology
3.00 credit hours
SOC131 Principles of Sociology Three credit hours An introduction to
the viewpoints, basic concepts, and methods of sociology. FALL AND
SPRING.
SOC 133Introduction Cultural Anthropology
3.00 credit hours
SOC133 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Three credit hours A
survey of the various processes and conditions involved in cultural
growth and change. (Offered in alternate years)
SOC 233Statistics Social & Behavioral Sci
3.00 credit hours
SOC233 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences Three credit
hours The application of descriptive and inferential statistics to data
in the social and behavioral sciences. Emphasis on data classification,
data reduction, the normal distribution, z scores, probability, hypothesis
testing, z test, t test, and statistical power. Co-listed as PSY233 and SSC
233
Prerequisites: MTH136 or its equivalent
SOC 234Introduction to Gerontology
3.00 credit hours
SOC234 Introduction to Gerontology Three credit hours The survey of
biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives and research
relevant to the study of human aging. Co-listed as SWK234.
SOC 238Social Problems
3.00 credit hours
SOC238 Social Problems Three Credit Hours A sociological treatment of
contemporary social problems. (Offered in alternate years; Fall Semester
only).
SOC 239Sex Roles
3.00 credit hours
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SOC 332Urban Sociology
3.00 credit hours
SOC332 Urban Sociology Three credit hours A study of the growth, the
ecology, the social processes, the organization, and the problems of the
urban community. (Offered in alternate years).
SOC 333Social Stratification
3.00 credit hours
SOC333 Social Stratification Three credit hours An examination of
the ways in which societies differ in terms of their systems of internal
differentiation.
SOC 335Sociology of Religion
3.00 credit hours
SOC335 The Sociology of Religion Three credit hours A functional
analysis of the interrelationships involving society, culture, and religion
and the role of the church in the social order and social change. (Same as
REL335) (Offered in alternate years)
SOC 338Deviant Behavior
3.00 credit hours
SOC338 Deviant Behavior Three credit hours Emphasis on individual
behavior patterns in society. Examination of the social and psychological
principles underlying sociopathic behavior. (Offered in alternate years)
SOC 434Development of Social Theories
3.00 credit hours
SOC434 The Development of Social Theory Three credit hours An
analysis of the emergence and development of sociological theory.
(Offered Fall Semester Only)
Prerequisites: SOC131
SOC 436Independent Study
3.00 credit hours
SOC436 Internship in Sociology Three credit hours Through placement
in a criminal justice agency or social service agency, students put
into practice concepts, methods, and theories learned in coursework.
Students work 120 hours at an agency during a semester. Course may be
taken twice.
Prerequisites: CRIM 131 or SOC131
SOC 494Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
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Spanish (SPA)
SPA 131Elementary Spanish I
3.00 credit hours
SPA131 Elementary Spanish I Three credit hours An introductory
course in the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. An interactive classroom approach emphasizing the
application of language to concrete situations using essential vocabulary
and structures as well as an appreciation of Hispanic culture.
SPA 132Elementary Spanish II
3.00 credit hours
SPA132 Elementary Spanish II Three credit hours A continuation of
Spanish 131 in an ever-increasing interactive classroom environment
with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and grammatical concepts as
well as exposure to the concrete reality of culturally diverse attitudes and
behaviors.
Prerequisites: SPA131 or placement by examination
SPA 231Intermediate Spanish I
3.00 credit hours
SPA231 Intermediate Spanish I Three credit hours Emphasis on
communicative and writing skills. Short basic readings, conversation,
grammar and aspects of culture.
Prerequisites: SPA132
SPA 232Intermediate Spanish II
3.00 credit hours
SPA232 Intermediate Spanish II Three credit hours A continuation of
Spanish 231 with more reading, conversation, and composition. Strong
emphasis on developing facility in oral and written expression.
Prerequisites: SPA231 or permission of instructor
SPA 235Internship in Spanish
3.00 credit hours
SPA235 Internship in Spanish Three credit hours One semester of full-
time real-life experience in the field where Spanish majors apply their
academic knowledge and skills to the workplace. Subject to departmental
approval. NOTE: Work experience unrelated to the Spanish major is
considered a part-time job.
Prerequisites: SPA232 or permission of instructor
SPA 236Spanish for Business and Technology
3.00 credit hours
SPA236 Spanish for Business and Technology Three Credit Hours
Acquisition and use of financial, legal, commercial, telecommunication
and modern technological terminology in Spanish. Written and oral
exercises include establishing a resume, writing a business letter,
conducting an interview, and making a business presentation in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA232 or permission of instructor
SPA 237Spanish for Social Services
3.00 credit hours
SPA237 Spanish for Social Services Three Credit Hours An intensive
study of the vocabulary and terminology required of social service
professionals and other community workers for communicating in
Spanish. Class features service learning and actual use of Spanish in the
field with Hispanic clients and professionals.
Prerequisites: SPA232 or permission of instructor
SPA 238Spanish for Law Enforcement
3.00 credit hours
SPA238 Spanish for Law Enforcement Three credit hours An intensive
study of the vocabulary and terminology required of law enforcement
professionals and other community workers for communicating in
Spanish. Class features service learning and actual use of Spanish in the
field with Hispanic clients and professionals.
Prerequisites: SPA232 or permission of instructor
SPA 239Spanish for Healthcare Professional
3.00 credit hours
SPA239 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Three credit hours An
intensive study of the vocabulary and terminology required of doctors,
nurses, and other medical professionals and other community workers
for communicating in Spanish. Class features Service Learning and
actual use of Spanish in the field with Hispanic clients and professionals.
Prerequisites: SPA232 or permission of instructor
SPA 330Spanish Conversation I
3.00 credit hours
SPA330 Spanish Conversation I Three Credit Hours Reading and listening
activities with elements of a grammar review are used as the basis
of improving oral proficiency. Emphasis given to both informal and
academic settings including interpersonal communication and formal
presentations.
Prerequisites: Spanish 232 or permission of instructor
SPA 331Adv Spanish Grammar,Comp & Convers
3.00 credit hours
SPA331 Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar Three Credit
Hours Review of Spanish grammar and guided conversation based on
prepared topics. Progressive development of writing skills in Spanish.
Emphasis on different types based on literary selections. Conducted in
Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA232 or permission of instructor
SPA 333Intro to Spanish Literature
3.00 credit hours
SPA333 Introduction to Hispanic Literature Three credit hours Exposure
to theoretical, technical, and aesthetic issues as exemplified in a
selected anthology of readings in Spanish and Latin American Literature.
Emphasis on the development of reading and writing skills. Conducted in
Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA232 or permission of instructor
SPA 334Latin American Civilization
3.00 credit hours
SPA334 Latin American Civilization Three credit hours Introduction
to the history, art, and social institutions from Colonial times through
the Twentieth Century as primary forces in the development of Latin
American culture. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA232 or permission of instructor
SPA 337Techniques in Translation of Spani
3.00 credit hours
SPA337 Techniques in Translation of Spanish Three credit hours Practice
in oral and written two-way translation using various types of documents
and discourses. Focus is on a series of problems in translation linked to
specific linguistic functions such as description, narration, advertisement,
and report. Students are required to reflect critically on the way in which
two languages work as they translate a variety of literary and non-literary
texts.
Prerequisites: SPA232 or permission of instructor
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SPA 338Spanish Conversation II
3.00 credit hours
SPA338 Spanish Conversation II Three credit hours Continued focus on
improving oral proficiency including an advanced study of interpersonal
and academic communication. Contemporary cultural topics of the
Spanish-speaking world used to further develop fluency and accuracy of
spoken language.
Prerequisites: SPA330 and 331 or permission of instructor
SPA 341Spanish Women Writers
3.00 credit hours
SPA341 Spanish Women Writiers Three credit hours This course
studies a wide range of literary texts witten by women writers from
Spain with a focus on the 19th and 20th Centuries. The generes to be
studied are novel, poetry, essay and theatre. This course will introduce
students to some represenative works of some significant writers during
major literary movements and place them within in a socio-historical
context. They will also study unique feminine 'voices from Spain's
tumultuous past consisting of the Spanish Civil War, General Franco's
regime,democracy and more contempary times.
SPA 346Cultural Rootedness:
3.00 credit hours
SPA346 Cultural Rootedness: Chicano/a Literature Three credit hours
This bilingual course that examines the cultural hybridity experienced in
Chicano/a Literature. The class offers cultural negotiations of individual
and entire communities of Mexican descend in the United States, some
communities whom the border crossed them without their knowledge. To
expose to students to major themes, the class covers major works that
have captured the imaginations of the readers as the authors incorporate
their own cultural background as they carve out their own identity within
the larger American society.
SPA 356Latin America Short Stories
3.00 credit hours
SPA356 Latin American Short Stories Three credit hours This class
explores one of the most important literary manifestations of the
Twentieth Century Latin American Literature: short stories. It embodies
the literary and cultural traditions, both European and native, which
makes Latin American literature unique. This unit situates the Latin
American short story in its literary, historical, and cultural contexts. It also
presents four short stories, which, along with suggestions for classroom
activities, will give students a good understanding of the place of Latin
American traditions in modern literature.
SPA 364Latin American Women Writers
3.00 credit hours
SPA364 Latin American Women Writers Three credit hours This course
examines a range of work by a number of women writers from Latin
America. The course will begin with a consideration of the principal
issues at stake in approaching the topic of women’s writing (e.g. can
writing be gendered? Is there such as thing as a women’s language?), in
the course of which you will be equipped with the relevant vocabulary
and conceptual framework necessary for this endeavor. During the rest
of the course you will study a range of work in different genres by women
writers from across Latin America. Issues to be considered throughout
the course in relation to the texts studied will include: questions of
language, social justice, identity, family, nationhood and ‘race’; and the
writers and works’ relationship to the literary canon and to broader
historical contexts of literary production.
SPA 367Gender & Race: US Lat. Literature
3.00 credit hours
SPA367 Gender & Race: U.S. Latino/a Literature Three credit hours This
course examines selected works that belong to the rich, diverse, and
ever-growing field of Latino Literature, emphasizing the female gender
and race issues. As such, the class offers a wide and richly-textured
view of the realities of women of Latin American descend in the United
States. As such, the class analyzes the sociocultural issues —gender and
race, primarily—the authors negotiate as they cross political and cultural
borders.
SPA 383Intro to Life Writing, Memoir & Bio
3.00 credit hours
SPA383 Intro to Life Writing, Memoir, & Biogragphy Three Credit Hours
This multicultural course is aimed to be introduction to life Writing with
a special focus on the study of the multiple genres of this narrative form
such as autobiography, biography, memoir, diary, testimonial and many
more. Students will be introduced to these genres and will study and
analyze novels (fiction and non-fiction), poems and other texts from the
Spanish speaking world the belong to one of these genres. Students will
be provided with a thorough critical study of the genre of Life Writing so
thar they can both identify and understand the voice of the author as the
subject of inquiry. They will also write personal narratives in the form best
suited to thire individual styles. SPA232
SPA 390Junior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
SPA390 Junior Seminar Three credit hours Further development of oral
and written expression in Spanish. Introduction to research approaches
and techniques in Spanish as well as presentation of major schools
of literary criticism and textual analysis through applied readings.
Generation of a formal research prospectus through the development of a
research problem, search of the literature, and production of an annotated
bibliography.
Prerequisites: SPA333 or permission of instructor
SPA 395Field of Study in Span. Speak Cntry
3.00 credit hours
SPA395/495 Field Study in a Spanish-Speaking Country Three credit
hours Study at first-hand of the Spanish language, literature, and/or
civilization abroad. NOTE: Credit hours of academic program abroad
subject to departmental approval and proper filing in the Office of the
Registrar prior to departure.
Prerequisites: Any introductory Spanish course or permission of
coordinator
SPA 430Spanish Civilization
3.00 credit hours
SPA430 Spanish Culture Three credit hours Introduction to the history,
art, and social institutions that shaped the culture and traditions of the
people of Spain from pre-Roman times to the present. Special attention to
contemporary Spain. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA333 or permission of instructor
SPA 431Survey of Spanish Literature
3.00 credit hours
SPA431 Survey of Spanish Literature Three credit hours Introduction to
significant authors and trends in Spanish Peninsular literature from the
Middle Ages through the present. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA333 or permission of instructor
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SPA 432Survey of Latin American Literature
3.00 credit hours
SPA432 Survey of Latin American Literature Three credit hours
Introduction to significant authors and trends in Latin American literature,
including works by Hispanics and those of African ancestry. Conducted in
Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA333 or permission of instructor
SPA 435Latin American Poetry
3.00 credit hours
SPA435 Latin American Poetry Three credit hours Survey of
representative Latin American poetry from the Colonial period to the
present. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA333 or permission of instructor
SPA 436Latin American Prose Fiction
3.00 credit hours
SPA436 Latin American Prose Fiction Three Credit Hours Survey of
representative Latin American prose fiction from the Colonial period to
the present. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA333 or permission of the instructor
SPA 437Hispanic Film
3.00 credit hours
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SPA 438Afro-Hispanic Literature and Cultur
3.00 credit hours
SPA438 Afro-Hispanic Literature and Culture Three credit hours
Consideration of Afro-Hispanics as writers of and characters in Latin
American prose and poetry. Reviews and analyses of themes, language,
and the way in which Afro-Hispanic writers give voice to cultural aspects
of life in the societies in which they live. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA333 or permission of instructor
SPA 439Don Quixote
3.00 credit hours
SPA439 Don Quixote Three credit hours Study of the masterpiece of
Miguel de Cervantes, which is considered to be the best structured
work written in Spanish as well as the basis of the contemporary novel.
Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA333 or permission of instructor
SPA 490Senior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
SPA490 Senior Seminar Three credit hours Collaborative research
seminar supplemented by individual sessions with faculty in which all
Spanish majors write and defend their Senior Investigative Paper. To be
taken during the Fall Semester of the senior year. Note: Students with an
incomplete in Spanish 390 cannot register for this course.
Prerequisites: SPA333 and 390 or permission of instructor
SPA 49120th Century Hispanic Literature
3.00 credit hours
SPA491 Twentieth Century Hispanic Literature Three Credit Hours
Advanced seminar in Hispanic poetry, prose fiction, drama and short
stories of the 20th Century. Emphasis on the development of the reading,
writing, speaking and listening skills. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA333 or permission of instructor
SPA 496Special Topics in Spanish
3.00 credit hours
SPA496-497-498 Special Topics in Spanish Three credit hours Focus on
issues related to the Hispanic world. May be repeated for credit. Normally
taught on a one-time basis; not intended to form a permanent part of
the Spanish core. Issues studied may generate topics for the Senior
Investigative Research Paper.
Prerequisites: Any 300-level Spanish course or above or permission of
instructor
SPA 497Special Topics in Span
3.00 credit hours
SPA496-497-498 Special Topics in Spanish Three credit hours Focus on
issues related to the Hispanic world. May be repeated for credit. Normally
taught on a one-time basis; not intended to form a permanent part of
the Spanish core. Issues studied may generate topics for the Senior
Investigative Research Paper.
Prerequisites: Any 300-level Spanish course or above or permission of
instructor
SPA 498Special Topics in Spanish
3.00 credit hours
SPA496-497-498 Special Topics in Spanish Three credit hours Focus on
issues related to the Hispanic world. May be repeated for credit. Normally
taught on a one-time basis; not intended to form a permanent part of
the Spanish core. Issues studied may generate topics for the Senior
Investigative Research Paper.
Prerequisites: Any 300-level Spanish course or above or permission of
instructor
SPA 499Independent Study
0.00 credit hours
SPA499 Independent Study One to Three credit hours A planned and
structured project cooperatively defined by student and faculty. Student
permitted to contract to complete work in the areas of Hispanic language,
literature, and/or culture. Enrollment: one, two or three credit hours
according to the scope of work to be completed. Multiple enrollments
under different projects for a maximum of six credit hours. Open to
Spanish and French Education majors.
Prerequisites: Any 300-level Spanish course and beyond or permission of
instructor
Sport Management (SPM)
SPM 230Introduction to Sport Management
3.00 credit hours
SPM230 Three credit hours This course will introduce students to the
fundamental concepts and theories in sport management including
management, marketing, finance and economics, sociology and
psychology, professional, youth, high school, college and community
sport. There will also be a focus on for-profit, non-profit and international
sport. Furthermore, career development in sport, sport legal issues, sport
communication, facilities management and research methods will be
explored.
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SPM 233Sport Practicum
3.00 credit hours
SPM233 Sport Practicum Three Credit Hours The sport management
practicum is designed to expose students to work within real sport
management settings within intercollegiate athletics. Students will obtain
practical experiences working in a supervised on campus sport setting
prior to enrolling in the internship course (PED 433). In conjunction,
weekly course meeting offer an opportunity for students to learn,
compare, contrast, analyze, and evaluate their experience in the various
settings. It is a Students will be required to acquire 60 clock hours of
practicum experiences. (FORMERLY PED 233).
Prerequisites: to the internship course (SPM433, formerly PED 433)
SPM 331Sport Marketing
3.00 credit hours
SPM331 Sport Marketing Three Credit Hours This course will provide
students with basic and fundamental principles, practices and
procedures used in the comprehension, analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation of sport marketing theory and techniques as they apply to the
specific needs of the sport industry. (Formerly PED 331).
SPM 333Sport Facility & Event Mgt
3.00 credit hours
SPM333 Sport Facilities Management Three Credit Hours This course
will discuss functions of management viewed in terms of types of
facilities and the kinds of sports staged. Included are coliseums,
municipal and college stadiums, country clubs and resorts, YMCAs,
and athletic clubs. Detailed, practical background on the principles and
practices of public assembly facility management and event promotion
will be provided. (Formerly PED 333).
SPM 334Sport Finance and Economics
3.00 credit hours
SPM334 Sport Finance and Economics Three credit hours This course
will provide students with the traditional and innovative revenue
acquisition and generation methods and techniques available to the
sports practitioner and sport organizations. Moreover, the course
will provide the student with sport economic principles and theories
necessary to make pragmatic and critical decisions. In addition
to conventional income source, such as tax support, ticket sales,
concessions and fund raising strategies, tactics, and procedures,
students will receive instruction in more recent innovations related to
sport financing. (Formerly PED 334)
SPM 335International Sport Management
3.00 credit hours
SPM335 International Sport Management Three Credit Hours This
course provides an overview of how sport is organized, managed, funded,
and governed across the world. It also examines the economic, cultural,
sociological, and politicalrole that sport plays within the broad process of
globalization.
Prerequisites: SPM230
SPM 337Mgt of Phys Adm & Sports Programs
3.00 credit hours
SPM337 Management and Administration of Physical Activity and
Sports Programs Three Credit Hours This course provides students
with competencies essential to managing and administering sports
programs. This course will also focus on the study of principles, theories,
and competencies essential for the organization of physical activity and
sports programs, e.g., interscholastic, club sports, intramurals. Students
are required to complete the American Red Cross Certification program in
First Aid and CPR
SPM 338Management Research Methods I
3.00 credit hours
SPM338 Management Research Methods I Three Credit Hours The first
of two formal courses that facilitate the writing of the Senior Investigative
Paper for Sports Management students. Students complete a proposal
for their paper as an outcome of the course. To accomplish this, students
learn research methods and strategies necessary to complete an
acceptable proposal.
SPM 339Sports Information
3.00 credit hours
SPM339 Sports Information Three credit hours This course is designed
to provide the students with skills and competencies in sports
information, including sports statistics, press releases, public relations,
sport promotion, etc. in amateur and professional sports. (Formerly PED
339)
SPM 340Leadership & Governance in Sports
3.00 credit hours
SPM340 Leadership and Governance Three Credit Hours This course
teaches theories concepts, principles and skills of leadership for
managers in the sports industry who must influence others to get
things done. Styles of successful sport coaches and managers will be
examined and analyzed in the context of their times and their settings.
It will introduce students to the constitutions and by-laws of various
agencies governing sport at the high school, collegiate, amateur, and
professional levels. Special emphasis is placed on how governmental
agencies influence and sanction sport organizations and the route of
appeal of a decision by a governing body. SPM230
SPM 430Sport Management Research MethodsII
3.00 credit hours
SPM430 Sport Management Research Methods II Three Credit Hours
This is the second of two formal courses that facilitate the writing of
the Senior Investigative paper (SIP) for Sport Management students.
The purpose of the course is to expose students to significant issues,
methodology and research in the fields of physical education, and to
investigate an area of major interest for completion of the SIP. Formerly
PED 430.
Prerequisites: SPM338
SPM 433Internship
3.00 credit hours
SPM433 Internship Three credit hours A supervised internship in a
professional work environment which will provide the student with
exposure to the job market in sport-related businesses and public
health agencies. Each student will be responsible for 120 hours of work
and be required to present detailed descriptions of work activities and
experience.
Prerequisites: SPM233 (Formerly PED 433)
SPM 434Sport & Law
3.00 credit hours
SPM434 Sport and the Law Three credit hours Basic knowledge and
understanding of the law as it applies to amateur and professional sports
is the focus of this course. Students identify, analyze, and understand
legal issues, and discuss the ramifications of those issues. (Formerly PED
434)
2023-24 University Catalog 185
SPM 435Sport Sociology and Ethics
3.00 credit hours
SPM435 Sport Sociology and Ethics Three credit hours This course
offers an introduction to the sociological and ethical issues prevalent in
the sport industry. The values of sport and the bases for ethical decision-
making and moral significance will be discussed. Students will also gain
an understanding of the philosophical and ethical background of the
sport context.
SPM 436Sports Psychology
3.00 credit hours
SPM436 Sport Psychology Three credit hours This course focuses on
the study of the motivational phenomena that affect the performance
of individual athletes and teams. Stress and leadership characteristics
of coaches, athletes, and sport management professionals will also be
studied.
Sustainability (SUS)
SUS 230Principles of Sustainability
3.00 credit hours
SUS230 Principles of Sustainability 3 Credit Hours This course
introduces students to the challenges of managing natural resources
needed for today while conserving for the future. Students will learn to
connect environmental protection to organizational management by
exploring the scientific, technical, financial and political challenges of
effectively managing a sustainable environment and economy. Lecture, 3
hours.
Prerequisites: for this course include any of the following: PHY241,
NSC140, BIO143, CHE131 or Departmental approval
SUS 231Advanced Sustainability
3.00 credit hours
SUS231 Advanced Concepts in Sustainability 3 Credit Hours This course
is taught in a project or case-based format and will seek to help students
learn the various applications of sustainability in real- world contexts.
This course offers a practical application of sustainability knowledge and
practices to address a community problem. Environmental, equity and
economic impacts must be considered in performing situation analyses
and developing recommendations. This course is repeatable. Lecture 3
hours
Prerequisites: for this course include any of the following: PHY241,
NSC140, BIO143, CHE131 or Departmental approval
Under Construction
University College Rhetoric and
Culture (BRC)
BRC 135Integrated Research and Bibl Method
3.00 credit hours
BRC135 Integrated Research Three Credit Hours The course examines
the theoretical relationship between thought, reading, and writing.
with specific attention to ways this relationship underlies learning.
Students will receive practical training in special methods and materials
of research using theoretical principles to integrate research and
documentation source materials. Interdisciplinarity, research topic
choice and development, bibliographic selection, and research writing
based on interpretive reading will be the primary content focus. This
course will be used as a gateway to writing and transitioning students
into their respective majors with emphasis on future Senior Thesis
and development editing, and revision (using various formats). Upon
completion, students should be able to produce a bibliographic and
methods tools. In addition, students will reinforce the fields and library
research, including the skills of summarization, paraphrasing, and
quoting source material.
BRC 230Topics in Minority Studies Colorism
3.00 credit hours
Topics in Minority Studies
University College Rhetoric and
Culture (LPD)
LPD 101Strengths Training in Metacognitive
1.00 credit hours
LPD101 Strength Training in Metacognitive Skills One Hour This course
is designed to introduce students to various metacognitive skill sets
that may assist them in negotiating the transition to the university study
and aid in self-awareness and growth regarding their core strengths and
capabilities. Students will become familiar with six skill sets (Motivation,
Self-efficacy, resilience, service, committment, and leadership) and
explore their own strengths in these domains. In addition, students will
receive training in how to translate their own strengths in these skill sets
into academic success. There are no
Prerequisites: for this course
LPD 110Career Image Management
1.00 credit hours
LPD110 Career Image Management One Credit Hour This survey course
introduces students to the fundamental concepts and theories of
career development, to include personal discovery, career identification
techniques, career communication hook and strategies, and initial brand
perpetuation using social networks. This course will put particular focus
on the understanding and use of social media in the career and image
building process. Furthermore, this course will help students to target
their skill sets to their desired career path.
Prerequisites: None
LPD 111Philanthropy: A State of Being
1.00 credit hours
LPD111 Philanthropy: A State of Being One credit hour This course
introduces students to basic concepts and theories of philanthropy
aimed to facilitate a charitable mindset, including strategies, tactics ,
and avenues for benevolent giving, as well as various types of giving. In
addition, students will develop a leadership skill set around philanthropy.
There is no
Prerequisites: for this course
186 Visual, Performing and Communication Arts (VPA)
LPD 296Practicum
0.00 credit hours
LPD296, 297, and 298 Leadership & Personal Development Practicum
One - Three Credit Hours This course promotes the personal development
and overall leadership skills of students while improving their ability
to think critically, communicate effectively and work collaboratively in
community with others.
Prerequisites: Permission of the Instructor
LPD 297Practicum
0.00 credit hours
LPD296, 297, and 298 Leadership & Personal Development Practicum
One - Three Credit Hours This course promotes the personal development
and overall leadership skills of students while improving their ability
to think critically, communicate effectively and work collaboratively in
community with others.
Prerequisites: Permission of the Instructor
LPD 298Practicum
0.00 credit hours
LPD296, 297, and 298 Leadership & Personal Development Practicum
One - Three Credit Hours This course promotes the personal development
and overall leadership skills of students while improving their ability
to think critically, communicate effectively and work collaboratively in
community with others.
Prerequisites: Permission of the Instructor
Visual, Performing and
Communication Arts (VPA)
VPA 230Seminar Pract in the Vis & Perf art
3.00 credit hours
VPA230 Seminar Practicum in the Visual and Performing Arts I Three
credit hours Students will explore different art forms (theatre, studio
arts, graphic arts, music, dance, and film) and reflect upon connections
between them. Class will include guest speakers and field experiences
(trips to cultural events).
VPA 231Seminar Practicum in VPA II
3.00 credit hours
VPA231 Seminar Practicum in the Visual and Performing Arts II Three
credit hours Students will continue to explore different art forms and
reflect upon connections between them. They will also be introduced
to constructive criticism (how to give and accept critiques), develop an
individual plan of study, and complete a portfolio/performance to submit
for full acceptance into the Visual and Performing Arts major. Portfolios/
performances will be critiqued by faculty and upper level students in the
program.
Prerequisites: VPA230
VPA 330Jr. Sem: Portfolio & Proj. Develop
3.00 credit hours
VPA330 Junior Seminar: Portfolio and Project Development Three credit
hours Students conduct guided research to inform work on a capstone
project and produce an annotated bibliography and a project plan. The
project is completed and presented in the Senior Seminar. In close
consultation with the instructor and adviser, the student develops a
project plan that displays proficiency in the chosen concentration (i.e.,
portfolio, performance, choreography, or direction of a performance).
Required of all junior Visual and Performing Arts majors.
Prerequisites: VPA231
VPA 430Sr. Sem: Final Proj & Paper
3.00 credit hours
VPA430 Senior Seminar: Final Project and Paper Three credit hours
Students complete the capstone project developed and approved in the
Junior Seminar. A formal paper of ten pages accompanies the project
explaining the project’s context. The projects (i.e., portfolio, performance,
choreography, or direction of a performance) is presented to a public
audience of faculty and students and graded by a faculty committee.
Required of all senior Visual and Performing Arts majors.
Prerequisites: VPA330
VPA 431Internship in VPA
3.00 credit hours
VPA431 Internship in Visual and Performing Arts Three Credit Hours
Students identify a site in the community where they complete 120
hours of practical experience in the area of their chosen concentration.
Before beginning intership hours, students must complete workshop
requirements at the Office of Career Planning and Placement. Interns
meet periodically in a seminar to evaluate and reflect on their intership
experiences and to intergrate the on-site learning with their prior
coursework through short papers and presentations.
Prerequisites: VPA231 and VPA 210
Visual, Performing and
Communication Arts - Dance (VPD)
VPD 125Dance Conditioning
2.00 credit hours
VPD125 Dance Conditioning Two Hours Dance Conditioning is meant
to help students to identify and correct muscular imbalances or
weaknesses, through dance-related training methods that might include,
but are not limited to use of: Pilates, yoga, resistance bands, physioballs,
light weights, and aerobic conditioning.
VPD 131Dance for Non Majors
3.00 credit hours
VPD131 Dance for Non-Majors Three Credit Hours The purpose of Dance
for Non-Majors is to provide the student with an introduction to, or review
of, the technique and vocabulary of two or more genres of dance. This
course satisfies the Visual, Performing, and Physical Arts Pillar. There
are no prequisites for this introductory course. Students will be required
to follow a dress properly, and physically participate in class daily. The
course may also include written work.
VPD 223Concert Dance I
3.00 credit hours
VPD223 Concert Dance I Two Credit Hours This course provides VPA
majors with prior training in dance to begin a scholarly approach to the
study of classical ballet, modern, and jazz dance forms. Emphasis is on
acquisition and demonstration of the skills and vocabulary of concert
dance forms, with a primary focus on ballet.
VPD 224African Dance
2.00 credit hours
VPD224 African Dance Two credit hours The course provides an
introduction to dances, music, and cultures of various regions in Africa
with an emphasis on learning authentic dances and their historical
and cultural contexts. Students develop strength, aerobic stamina,
coordination, flexibility, and rhythmic sophistication by working with
master drummers.
2023-24 University Catalog 187
VPD 225Beginning Tap Dance
2.00 credit hours
VPD225- Beginning Tap Dance 2 Credit Course Beginning Tap Dance is
a studio course that introduces VPA majors to the complex andvaried
dance techniques of the African diaspora, with an emphasis on
making percussive sounds on the floor with the feet, use of call and
response,introduction of challenge dances,production of polyrhythms,
and awareness of the social contexts and uses of dance in Africa and
around the world.The course allows VPA majors to understand and
experience first-hand the social,participatory, and community-building
aspects of tap.The course may help recruit and retain students interested
in learning more about African and Afircan- American music and dance.
VPD 233Ballet II
3.00 credit hours
VPD233- Intermediate Ballet Three Credit Hours This course provides for
continued study in classical ballet techniques and artistry, with further
emphasis on strength, flexibility, stamina, jumps, turns, and leaps, in
preparation for more advanced study. PREREQUISITE: VPD223 Concert
Dance I.
VPD 235Dance Production
3.00 credit hours
VPD235 Dance Production Three Credit Hours Dance production will
survey the current professional dance production practices including
lighting, sound, video, staging, costumes and business while maintaining
safe working practices.
VPD 241Hip-Hop
3.00 credit hours
VPD241 Hip-Hop Dance Three Credits Students can expect to learn the
fundamentals and historical foundations of Hip-Hop Dance through
warm up, center and class progressions. The course explores anatomical
vocabulary of Hip-Hop by use of rhythm, musicality and ethics. Can be
repeated up to 2 times for credit.
VPD 242Hip-Hop 2
2.00 credit hours
VPD242 Hip-Hop 2 Two Credit Hours In the course, students can expect
to learn the fundamentals and historical foundations of Hip-Hop Dance
through warm up, center and class professions. This course explores
anatomical vocabulary of Hip-Hop by use of rhythm, musicality and
esthetics. Can be repeated up to 2 times for credit.
VPD 332Kinesiology
3.00 credit hours
This course reinforces student knowledge of anatomy, and provides
the student with the opportunity to develop competencies essential
to analyzing physical activity performance. A laboratory experience is
included.
Prerequisites: BIO143
Corequisites: or (Same as PED332)
VPD 333Modern I
3.00 credit hours
VPD333 Concert Dance II Three Credit Hours This course continues
the progression of ballet, modern, and jazz dance skills with an added
emphasis on mastery of complex combinations and on the performance
qualities of acting, musicality, and phrasing. Primary focus is on jazz
dance.
Prerequisites: VPD224 or instructor permission
VPD 334Jazz I
3.00 credit hours
VPD334 Concert Dance III Three Credit Hours This course provides
high intermediate level training in ballet, modern, and jazz dance forms;
multiple turns; complex jumps and leaps; a high level of conditioning for
strength, flexibility, and stamina; and performance qualities.
Prerequisites: VPD333 and instructor permission
VPD 335Modern II
3.00 credit hours
VPD335- Intermediate Modern Three Credit Hours This course provides
for continued study in modern dance techniques and artistry, with further
emphasis on strength, flexibility, stamina, jumps, turns, and leaps, in
preparation for more advanced study. PREREQUISITE: VPD333 Concert
Dance II
VPD 340Junior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
VPD340 Junior Seminar Three Credit Hours This course analyzes
knowledge and skills gained through undergraduate research, as it
applies to dance choreography, education and professional development.
Students will use thise course as preparation for VPD430 Senior
Seminar.
VPD 341Dance Pedagogy
3.00 credit hours
VPD341 Dance Pedagogy Three Credit Hours This course is designed to
provide students with the tools for analyzing, creating and applying dance
curriculum. Students will make use of both practical and theoretical
components by viewing, attending and teaching dance classes, as well as
discussing experiences in the dance studio.
VPD 342Dance Performance Practicum
1.00 credit hours
VPD342 Dance Performance Practicum One Credit Hours This course
is designed for students to learn and apply rehearsal and performance
skills needed in a professional dance production. Students may repeat for
credit up to 8 times.
VPD 412Jazz II
1.00 credit hours
VPD412 Intermediate Jazz One credit hour This course provides
increasingly difficult training in contemporary jazz dance techniques, in
preparation for careers onstage, on television, in film, in theme parks, on
cruise lines, and as choreographers of commercial dance work. There
is an emphasis on rhythmic complexity, isolations, turns, and the ability
to learn and perform combinations quickly. PREREQUISITE: VPD334
Concert Dance III.
VPD 413Beginning Pointe
1.00 credit hours
This course provides begining to low intermediate training in pointe
techniques, in preparation for careers in classical One Credit or
contempary ballet. There is an emphasis on proper alignment, core
strength and creating the proper foot,ankle and leg strength to support
simple barre and center combinations without injury.
Prerequisites: VPD223 Concert Dance I, VPD233 Intermediate Ballet, and
Instructor Permission
188 Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Fine (VPF)
VPD 414Intermediate Pointe
1.00 credit hours
VPD414 Intermediate Pointe One credit hour This course provides
intermediate to advanced training in pointe techniques, in preparation
for careers in classical or contemporary ballet. There is an increased
emphasis on sustained balances, turns, jumps, adagio, and traveling
combinations.
Prerequisites: VPD223 Concert Dance I, VPD233 Intermediate Ballet,
VPD413 Beginning Pointe, and Instructor Permission
VPD 415Jazz III
1.00 credit hours
VPD415 Advanced Jazz One credit hour This course provides advanced
training in contemporary jazz dance techniques, in preparation for
careers onstage, on television, in film, in theme parks, on cruise lines, and
as choreographers of commercial dance work. There is an emphasis on
rhythmic complexity, isolations, turns, and the ability to learn and perform
combinations quickly, with musicality and stage presence.
Prerequisites: VPD334 and VPD412
VPD 416Repertory Company
1.00 credit hours
VPD416 Repertory Company One Credit Hour This course provides
selected dancers with pre-professional rehearsal, touring, and performing
experience in an ensemble representing the University in an official
capacity. The company is selected by audition only in fall terms, and
company members continue through the spring of the academic year.
Prerequisites: Dance Majors, Visual Performing Arts Majors in the Dance
Concentration, and Dance Minors only, by audition
VPD 417Dance Performance Practicum
1.00 credit hours
VPD417 Dance Performance Practicum One Credit Hour This course
is designed for students to learn and apply rehearsal and performance
skills needed in a professional dance production. Students may repeat for
credit up to 8 times.
VPD 421Dance Pedagogy
3.00 credit hours
VPD421 Dance Pedagogy Three Credit Hours This course is designed to
provide students with the tools for analyzing, creating and applying dance
curriculum. Students will make use of both practical and theoretical
components by viewing, attending and teaching dance classes, as well as
discussing experiences in the dance studio.
VPD 430Senior Seminar
3.00 credit hours
VPD430 Senior Seminar Three Credit Hours This course is designated
as the capstone course for senior Dance majors. Students will create
a portfolio that will document the senior investigative paper, as well as
choreographic project that coincides with the research. Both will be
presented in a public forum.
Prerequisites: VPD340 Junior Seminar
VPD 432Dance as an Art Form
3.00 credit hours
VPD432 Dance As an Art Form Three credit hours This course provides a
broad history of concert dance, discussing the many purposes that dance
has served in various cultures around the world, from the Middle Ages to
the present. It provides context for the historical use of dance as religion,
exercise, ceremony, protest, and art form.
VPD 433Dance Composition
3.00 credit hours
VPD433 Dance Composition Three credit hours This course provides
the student with a broad variety of methods and criteria for composing
dances, including improvisation, generation of movement phrases,
manipulation of phrases for variation in structure and rhythm, and both
solo and group work.
VPD 434Ballet III
3.00 credit hours
VPD434 Advanced Ballet Three Credit Hours This course is an option
for those students with a strong desire for a career in classical ballet,
and may include repertory, pointe work, or classical variations at the
discretion of the instructor.
VPD 435Modern III
3.00 credit hours
VPD435 Advanced Modern Three Credit Hours This course is an option
for those students with a strong desire for a career in modern dance,
and may include repertory, improviasation, or lifts at the discretion of the
instructor.
Prerequisites: VPD334 and instructor permission
Visual, Performing and
Communication Arts - Fine (VPF)
VPF 233Film Criticism
3.00 credit hours
VPF233 Film Criticism Three credit hours Study of film as an art form.
Viewing and criticism of short and longer subjects. Emphasis on
contemporary film. The course includes extensive practice in writing
reviews and criticism.
VPF 331Screenplay Writing for Short Film
3.00 credit hours
VPF331 Screenplay Writing for Short Film Three Credit Hours This class
will be an intensive study of screenwriting elements as applied to short
films intended for production, with an emphasis on formatting, character
development, and dialogue. Students will develop and complete a short
script (minimum fifteen minutes/ maximum forty minutes). The course
culminates in a pitch-panel, comprised of industry professionals, where
students will present their final scripts.
VPF 332Introduction to Editing
3.00 credit hours
VPF332 Introduction to Editing Three Credit Hours This course is an
introduction to the principles of editing conventions, techniques, and
aesthetics of non-linear motion picture editing.
VPF 333Electronic Cinematography
3.00 credit hours
VPF333 Electronic Cinematography Three credit hours A hands on
camera craft class designed to give students the knowledge and skills to
navigate today’s electronic media. Specifically targets camera craft for
film making. (
Prerequisites: VPA231 or permission of Chair)
2023-24 University Catalog 189
VPF 334Production Workshop
3.00 credit hours
VPF334 Production Workshop Three Credit Hours This course examine
procedure in planning short films with an emphasis on the role of
producer and creative organizational techniques of producing. Lectures
and assignments cover casting, location scouting, production design,
budgeting , and scheduling; developing fully detailed production books.
Prerequisites: VPF331 333
VPF 431Documentary Workshop
3.00 credit hours
VPF431 Documentary Workshop Three credit hours This course will
explore the contemporary world of documentary video production with
an overview of theory and history. Students develop the knowledge, tools
and techniques needed to create documentaries through screenings,
readings, lectures/discussions and hands-on demonstrations. Students
research, develop ideas and pre-plan for documentary production in
VPF432.
Prerequisites: VPF331,332, 333 334 or permission of the department
chair
VPF 432Documentary Workshop II
3.00 credit hours
VPF432 Documentary Workshop II Three credit hours This course
provides continued study in the production of documentary short films.
Students will produce the works developed and researched in VPF431,
for a final broadcast quality documentary short (ranging from 15 – 40
minutes in length).
Prerequisites: VPF431
VPF 434Narrative Workshop I
3.00 credit hours
VPF434 Narrative Workshop Three credit hours Students work
collaboratively as a film company to develop narrative short films.
Each student works in a different crew position on a each film, as to be
exposed to the broad spectrum of the whole production experience.
Prerequisites: VPF331,332, 333, 334
VPF 435Narrative Workshop II
3.00 credit hours
VPF435 Narrative Workshop II Three credit hours This course provides
continued study in the production of narrative short films. Students will
work collaboratively to produce (shoot, edit and market) dramatic shorts
that were developed and researched in VPF431.
Prerequisites: VPF 434
VPF 436Adaptation
3.00 credit hours
VPF436 Adaptation Three Credit Hours An advanced study in
transforming essential elements of literary property (theme, characters,
and tone) into a well-structured screenplay. This course also discusses
how to obtain properties and rights of both fictional and non-fictional
stories.
Prerequisites: VPF331
Visual, Performing and
Communication Arts - Graphics
(VPG)
VPG 230Basic Design
3.00 credit hours
VPG230 Basic Design Three credit hours A course designed to acquaint
students with the basic skills for design principles of draftsmanship,
color scheme, line quality, value scale, perspective, and compositional
arrangement. Materials explored in this course: acrylic and water color
paints, charcoal, black ink, graphite, and markers. (Formerly ART 130)
VPG 231Intro to Graphic Production
3.00 credit hours
VPG231 Introduction to Graphic Production Three credit hours
Introduction to basic graphics skill, including design concepts,
typography, color theory, technical vocabulary, and proper use of tools
and equipment. Emphasis is on the development of hand skills leading to
the use of computers and on software used in the production of graphic
artwork.
Prerequisites: VPA231, VPG230 (formerly ART 130), or permission of
Department Chair
VPG 233Photojournalism I
3.00 credit hours
COM233 Photojournalism I Three credit hours A course in basic still-
photography and photojournalism. A laboratory fee may be required.
(Same as COM233)
VPG 235Graphic Design I
3.00 credit hours
VPG235 Graphic Design I Three credit hours Basic course in visual
concepts and design techniques. A laboratory fee may be required. (Same
as COM235;
Prerequisites: VPG 232 or permission of Chair)
VPG 257Introd. to 3D Design & Printing
3.00 credit hours
VPG257 Introduction to 3D Design & Printing Three Credit Hours This
course is an introductory, open elective course designed to provide
students throughout the university with basic knowledge of 3D design
and modeling, materials, fabrication and making mechanical 3D objects.
This active learning, discovery - based course is designed to be radically
collaborative combining viewpoints from discipline such as art, business
and marketing, history, and STEM to provide a dynamic and contrasting
experience encouraging students to see and use the creative process to
innovate.
VPG 336Graphic Design II
3.00 credit hours
VPG336 Graphic Design II Three Credit Hours Advanced course in
visual concepts and design techniques for electronic and print media. A
laboratory fee may be required (Same as COM236;
Prerequisites: , VPG 232, VPG235 or permission of Department Chair)
VPG 340Photography II
3.00 credit hours
VPG340 Photography II Three credit hours An intermediate course
continuing the investigation into black and white photographic
techniques. Panning, zooming, multiple exposures,and the creative use of
different developers, films, and papers are stressed as well as darkroom
manipulation of the image.
Prerequisites: VPA230 and VPG233
190 Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Graphics (VPG)
VPG 341Digital Photographic Tech I
3.00 credit hours
VPG341 Digital Photographic Techniques I Three credit hours This is
an introductory course to color photography in a digital photographic
environment. Through the use of Adobe Photoshop, archival printing,. and
their own personal cameras, students learn to treat the computer as if it
were a darkroom. Students should start the class with an understanding
of camera basics and photography as a medium.
VPG 342Alternative Photographic Film Proce
3.00 credit hours
VPG342 Alternative Photographic Film Processes Three credit hours This
is an advanced photography course that emphasizes the experimental
nature of photography. Students explore non-traditional materials and
alternative photographic technique and experiment with various types of
films and papers. The course is about learning the limits of photographic
materials and thinking outside the typical photographic framework.
Prerequisites: VPA230, VPG233, and VPG340
VPG 343Studio Lighting
3.00 credit hours
VPG343 Studio Lighting Three credit hours This is an intensive studio
course in photographic lighting techniques. Through demonstrations
and lectures, students learn how to use artificial lighting within the
context of commercial and artistic application. The course includes
techniques in location lighting, portrait, still life, editorial, and fine art
photography. There is an emphasis on creative visual communication
through commercial and technical application.
Prerequisites: VPA230 and VPG233
VPG 350Virtual Environments
3.00 credit hours
VPG350 Virtual Environments Three credit hours This course covers
the use of virtual environments tools and techniques in multimedia
development. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the skills necessary to
create scalable virtual characters and environments for use in multimedia
projects. Upon completion, students should be able to create a virtual
environment for their multimedia, game or simulation project.
Prerequisites: VPG Animation I, VPG436 Animation II)
VPG 352Motion Capture
3.00 credit hours
VPG352 Motion Capture Three credit hours The VPG352 Motion Capture
course teaches students techniques to digitize motion, edit sequences,
and develop an understanding of simulated motion. Students gain an
understanding of motion capture setup and shooting, data tracking, and
skeleton retargeting, as well as animation correction and enhancement.
This course will introduce students to acquiring and manipulating motion
capture data with tools such as Motion Builder, 3ds Max, Maya, Unity
3D, UDK, etc. Students will learn the ins and outs of the FBX file format,
skeletons, and motion retargeting, as well as how to build a character
rig for motion capture. Mocap data will be provided for students to work
with, as they develop strategies for how to clean up data and blend
between performances, while maintaining the animator’s ability to add to
the performance. This course also gives students a deeper understanding
of film, animation, game and simulation motion capture development
pipelines. (
Prerequisites: VPG 435 Animation I, VPG 436 Animation II)
VPG 354Machinima
3.00 credit hours
VPG354 Machinima Three credit hours VPG 354 Machinima, a
portmanteau of machine and cinema, is film making within real- time
3D virtual environments and video games. This course will cover basic
Machinima creation, copyright and creative commons. Students learn
to apply real world film making techniques within an interactive virtual
environment where characters and events can be controlled by humans,
scripts, or artificial intelligence. Students will setup and modify props,
costumes, characters and environments to produce a Machinima using
virtual environments, simulations and video games. (
Prerequisites: VPG 435 Animation I, VPG436 Animation II)
VPG 3563D Character Rigging
3.00 credit hours
VPG356 3D Character Rigging Three credit hours This course introduces
students to create a complex bipedal character rig. Learn about joints,
skins, FK/ IK, constraints, and more in a step -by-step introduction
to rigging. This is an animator friendly approach that doesn’t require
previous rigging or scripting experience. Students will learn how to
evaluate a model for rigging, joint placement, deformation tools, skinning
tools and the fundamentals of what makes for an efficient production rig.
Students will also learn how and when to use Set Driven Keys, Corrective
Blendshapes, and how Inverse Kinematics and Forward Kinematics can
be used together. Develop a thorough understanding of the kinds of
controls that Animators use and how to str eamline their creation using
simple scripting tools. Students will also have a chance to explore motion
capture skeletons and available automated rigging tools. (
Prerequisites: VPG 435 Animation I, VPG436 Animation II
VPG 433Animation I
3.00 credit hours
VPG433 Animation I Three Credit Hours An introduction to the basic
principles of animation to develop an understanding of character and
performance. Emphasis on the analysis of actions. Drawing proficiency is
required (
Prerequisites: VPG 232, VPG235 or permission of Chair)
VPG 434Graphic Design III
3.00 credit hours
VPG434 Graphic Design III Three credit hours Advanced course in
visual concepts and design techniques for electronic and print media
incorporating the use of computer design tools.
Prerequisites: VPG336 Graphic Design II
VPG 436Animation II
3.00 credit hours
VPG436 Animation II- Three Credit Hours This course is designed
as an advanced animation course for students who are already
experienced with basic 3D animation concepts and technical practice.
Students will learn character animation, rigging, lighting, and camera.
Building on knowledge of composting, morphing, inverse, and forward
kinematics, students will learn to make a computer animated character
move, through training exercises, known as acting for animators, and
programming to create customized character rigs and to generate
simulations of real world effects. Prerequisities: VPG 232 and VPG 435
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Visual, Performing and
Communication Arts - Sound Arts
(VPM)
VPM 113Contemporary Keyboard Skills I
1.00 credit hours
VPM113 Contemporary Keyboard Skills I Once Credit Hour This course
presents a foundational-level introduction to musical keyboards,
including electronic and controller types. Intended for students with
no previous keyboard or piano experience, VPM113 provides practical
support for topics covered in VPM132 and 143. The course is normally
taught in a class environment. VPM113 is required for VPA majors and
pre-majors concentrating in Sound Art, and Sound Arts minors, and is
available only to students in of those programs.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. r
VPM 114Contemporary Keyboard II
1.00 credit hours
VPM114 Contemporary Keyboard Skills II One Credit Hour Presents
a practical and theoretic instruction regarding musical keyboards,
including electronic and controller types. Extending basic techniques
and electronic implications achieved in VPM113, the course provides
practical support for topics covered in VPM132 and VPM143. The
course is normally taught in a class environment. VPM114 is required for
VPA majors and pre-majors concentrating in Sound Art, and Sound Art
minors, and is available only to students in one of those programs.
Prerequisites: VPM113 or consent of instructor
VPM 132Foundations of Contemp. Musicianshp
3.00 credit hours
VPM132 Foundations of Contemporary Muscianship Three Credit
Hours This course is a foundational introduction to musicianship, music
notation, and music theory. A placement test is given to incoming
students during the open drop/add period, on which a score of 70% or
higher is considered adequate preparation for VPM143. If a student
cannot demonstrate the competencies required, this preparation is
satisfied by passing VPM132 with a grade of "C" or better.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor
VPM 143Musianship I
3.00 credit hours
VPM143 Musicianship I Three Credit Hours Presents an integrated study
and practice of basic musicianship for VPA students: reading, writing,
and playing of music, scales, chords, and chord progressions. VPM143
is required for VPA majors and premajors concentrating in Sound Art,
and Sound Art minors, and is available only to students in one of those
programs.
Prerequisites: (one of the following): grade of C or better in VPM132,
grade of 70% or higher on the musicianship placement test, or consent of
instructor
VPM 219Composition with Technology
1.00 credit hours
VPM219 Composition with Technology One Credit Hour Computer-
generated music and sound are explored. Students create and present
original compositions and/or sound design projects in which originality
and experimentation are representative of college-level artistry and
creativity standards. A performance and/or recording of these works is
expected. Since projects will always be new and unique, VPM students
are required to repeat VPM219 for a total of three (3) credits. Additionally,
non-majors and majors may repeat for elective credit. (Formerly
MUS219).
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor
VPM 232Introd to Sound Music Technologies
3.00 credit hours
VPM232 Introduction to Sound Music Three Credit Hours Essential tools,
concepts, and applications of audio and music software and hardware
to a wide range of related activities, including composing, recording,
notation and live audio, as well as basic acoustics and waveform theory.
Each student produces projects and/or presentations demonstrating
comprehension and application of the topic.
Prerequisites: MUS143 or consent of instructor
VPM 331Intro to Music Business
3.00 credit hours
VPM331 Introduction to Music Business Three Credit Hours Provides
an overview of the major areas of music business, including music
merchandising, music copyright, contracts, and licensing laws, as well as
recording industry production and distrubution, and artist management.
Career options and development are also explored, and qualified music-
business professionals and performers serve as a guest speakers (when
feasible). Field trip to professional music enterprises and/or events may
be offered, as available.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
VPM 332Intermediate Sound and Music Techno
3.00 credit hours
VPM332 Intermediate Sound and Music Technologies Three Credit Hours
An introduction to a variety of computer software used in electronic
music and computer compositional techniques. Emphasizes hands-on
instruction in the use of the computer to arrange or compose music, MIDI
sequencing programs, digital audio recording, and editing techniques and
technologies, and electronic music styles and instruments. (Formerly
MUS332 "Survery of Electronic Music").
Prerequisites: MUS143, VPM232, or consent of instructor
VPM 432Advanced Sound and Music Technology
3.00 credit hours
VPM432 Advanced Sound and Music Technologies Three Credit Hours
Sophisticated tools and concepts in digital audio and digital signal
processing are explored. Each student completes independent projects
that show comprehension and musical/technical application of the topic.
Possible projects include complex electro - acoustic and/or computer
compositions, audio for video, and original sound design engineering.
Prerequisites: VPM/MUS332 or consent of instructor
VPM 499Special Topics in VPM
3.00 credit hours
VPM499 Special Topics in VPA Sount Art One to Three Credit Hours
Focused learning in an area which is not included in the regular VPM
Curriculum due to the topic's currency, specificity, level of preparation
required, etc. Repeatable for credit with advisor's approval and non-
duplicating topics.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor
192 Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Studio Arts (VPS)
Visual, Performing and
Communication Arts - Studio Arts
(VPS)
VPS 134African American Art
3.00 credit hours
VPS134 African-American Art History Three credit hours A supplement
to regular mainstream approaches in teaching American art history.
Acquaints students with the distinguished creative output of persons of
Afro-American backgrounds. Examines some two hundred years of black
creative efforts. (Formerly ART 134)
VPS 233Art Appreciation
3.00 credit hours
VPS233 Art Appreciation Three credit hours A survey of styles, themes,
and movements in Western art beginning with prehistoric cave painting to
exploration of artistic developments in the twenty first century. (Formerly
ART 231)
VPS 332Drawing
3.00 credit hours
VPS332 Drawing Three credit hours Advanced compositions including
landscape, portrait work, complex still life drawing and conceptual
compositions.
Prerequisites: VPA231, VPG230, or permission of Department Chair)
VPS 333Painting I
3.00 credit hours
VPS333 Painting I Three Credit Hours A course designed to acquaint
students with the basic skills for design principles of painting, color
scheme, line quality, value scale, perspective and compositional
arrangement. Formerly ART 136.
Prerequisites: VPG230, VPS332, or permission of Department Chair
VPS 334Painting II
3.00 credit hours
VPS334: Painting II Three credit hours Advanced compositions such
as appropriating known styles and artists, landscape paintings, portrait
work, still life, and conceptual compositions. (
Prerequisites: VPS333 or permission of Chair)
VPS 432Figure Drawing
3.00 credit hours
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VPS 433Illustration Media
3.00 credit hours
VPS433 Illustration Media Three credit hours Training in constructing
visual conceptual compositions. Mixed media, graffiti art, advanced
design compositions, concepts, logo branding, and the correlations to
digital production and web designs and illustration.
Prerequisites: VPS334 or permission of Department Chair
VPS 434Studio Sculpture
3.00 credit hours
VPS 434 Studio Sculpture Three Credit Hours Study and application of
three-dimensional forms of art utilizing self-drying clay and slab work,
plaster and iron oxide dye, paper mache and paper construction, wire
work and wood construction. This course includes discussion critique,
process, and development of three-dimensional forms of art.
Prerequisites: VPS334 or permission of Department Chair
Visual, Performing and
Communication Arts - Theatre (VPT)
VPT 232Introduction to Theatre
3.00 credit hours
VPT232 Introduction to Theatre Three credit hours Study of the theatre
as an art form. This course is designed to develop an appreciation
of theatre, practicing performance criticism, and studying theatre
production processes. (Formerly DRA 232)
VPT 233Acting
3.00 credit hours
VPT233 Acting Three credit hours An introduction to the theory and
practice of acting, focusing on voice and diction, characterization,
improvisation, and role playing.
Prerequisites: VPA231 or permission of Department Chair
VPT 235Technical Theatre I
3.00 credit hours
VPT235 Emphasizes technical aspects of performance with particular
attention on stage and set design. (Formerly VPT 435)
VPT 236Technical Theatre II
3.00 credit hours
VPT236 Technical Theatre II Three Credit Hours Empahsizes technical
aspect of performance with particular attention to light, sound and
projection design. (Formerly VPT 436)
VPT 237Play Analysis
3.00 credit hours
VPT237: Play Analysis Three Credit Hours This course provides three
hour credit for play analysis for students who wish to learn the theatrical
elements of plays and how they work dramatically in the VPCA theatre
program. PREREQUISITE: VPT232 or permission of theatre faculty
VPT 330African- American Film History
3.00 credit hours
VPT330 African - American Film History Three Credit Hours African
- American Film History is a historical and critical study of the Black
image in American films from the silent era to the present as well as the
history of Black commercial and independent filmmaking., including its
production, distribution, and popular and critical reception. Students
study select works representative of the major genres and eras in African-
American film history (FORMERLY DRA 330).
VPT 333Drama Workshop
3.00 credit hours
VPT333 Drama Workshop Three credit hours A practical course in the
staging of plays. Attention is given to acting, lighting, costuming, make-
up, scene design, and other aspects of the art. Lecture and workshop.
May be repeated once for credit. Formerly DRA 333.
Prerequisites: VPA231 or permission of Department Chair
VPT 334Playwriting
3.00 credit hours
VPT334 Playwriting Three credit hours A practical course in writing for
the stage.
Prerequisites: VPA 233 or permission of Department Chair
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VPT 335Theatre History
3.00 credit hours
VPT335- Theatre History Three credit hours Theatre History will provide
a specific, culturally diverse introductin to the history of the world's
theatrical and dramatic traditions. Theatrical movements and genres will
be explored and studied. Importance on the plays from history will be
used to recognize their periods and meaning in the context of their time.
Students will also see through the plays the historical context of social
change and the struggle of theatre and the artisits who have produced
it. The course will also include the study of how theate influences the
diferent cultures, traditions, and societies around the world. Prereq:
VPT232 or Permission Instructor
VPT 350Scenography
3.00 credit hours
VPT350: Scenography Three credit hours A study of design theory and
style as pertains to the theatre and entertainment industries. Study will
include elements of scenery, lighting, costume, sound and projection
design.
Prerequisites: VPT232, VPT235 and VPT236
VPT 433Modern Drama
3.00 credit hours
Extensive reading and study in representative works of modern European
and American dramatists. Attention given to purpose. (SAME as ENG433
and formerly DRA 433) (Prerequisitive VPA231 or Permission of Chair)
VPT 434Directing
3.00 credit hours
VPT434 Directing Three Credit Hours A practical course in directing for
the stage; emphasis placed on script selection, analysis, preparation,
casting, staging, and design; culminates in a one-act present at the end of
the semester. (
Prerequisites: VPT233, VPT333 (formerly DRA333) or permission of
Chair)
VPT 437Practical Shakespeare
3.00 credit hours
VPT437 Practical Shakespeare Three credit hours This course provides
for continued study regarding Shakespeare’s plays, the relevancy and
universalism of his writings, with further emphasis placed on the text
and how to speak it clearly and passionately. Examine ways in which
Shakespeare uses imagery, embodiment, figures of speech, and sounds
to evoke his readers’emotions. We also explore contemporary ways in
which to bring Shakespeare off the page and alive to students. Students
will be on their feet and acting the words of Shakespeare.
Prerequisites: Student must have passed VPT232 Introduction to Theatre
or VPT233 Acting with a C or better
VPT 438Advanced Acting
3.00 credit hours
VPT438: Advanced Acting Three Credit Course Designed to offer
continual "on-feet" scene study with particular emphasis upon
characterizations, the interaction of characters and the additional
exploration of given circumstances and environments. Scene projects
will be taken from the modern dramas well as from the classics. Class
projects will be augmented by writing assignments and selected
readings, including play and character analysis.
VPT 490Theatre Practicum
1.00 credit hours
VPT490- Theatre Practicum One Credit Hour This course provides one
hour credit for practical experience for students working on production
sponsered by the VPCA theatre program. Students may get credit for
on stage and/or behind the scenes work. Students may take up to three
credit hours.
Women’s and Gender Studies
WGS 231Foundations of Black Womens Studies
3.00 credit hours
This inclusive survey course connects scholar-activists from Anna Julia
Cooper, Mary McLeod Bethune, Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, and
Pauli Murray to Toni Cade Bambara, Barbara Smith, Angela Davis, Patricia
Hill Collins, and Kimberlé Crenshaw in ways that center the process of
scholarly community building and creative resistance.
WGS 233Introduction to Gender & Sexuality
3.00 credit hours
This course will provide an overview and analysis of gender and sexuality,
focusing on exploring the relationship between gender, gender roles,
sexuality, and global social institutions (the economy, family, religion,
education). Focus will be given to social institutional changes and social
movements.
Prerequisites: CST131 OR Co-requisite CST231
WGS 490Special Topics
3.00 credit hours
WGS490 Three Credit Hours Various special topics that permit advanced
work in different fields of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
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(Interim President)
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President)
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Faculty
A
Awatif Amin (2001)
Instructor of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1995, Clark Atlanta University
M.S., 1995, Clark Atlanta University
B
Mario Bahena (2010)
Chair, Department of Arts and Humanities
Associate Professor of Spanish
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 2001, Loyola University, Chicago
M.A., 1996, Mississippi State University
Ph.D., 2010, Indiana University
Ying Bai (2001)
Professor of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1983, Tsinghua University, China
M.S., 1987, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Ph.D., 2000, Florida Atlantic University
Nicola D. Bivens (2008)
Associate Professor of Criminology
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S., 1991, South Carolina State University
M.S., 1997, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Ed.D., 2005, Nova Southeastern University
Anita Bledsoe-Gardner (2009)
Associate Professor of Criminology
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S., 1995, Mississippi State University
M.S., 1996, Mississippi State University
Ph.D., 2002, Berne University
Lucinda Blue (2014)
Chair, Business and Public Leadership
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Department of Business and Public Leadership
B.A., 1974, Johnson C. Smith University
M.B.A., 1982, Winthrop University
Ph.D., 1999, Union Institute and University
William Booth, II (2020)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 2006, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Medical Technology Program, 2006, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
M.S., 2011, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ph.D., 2016, University of South Carolina
Tracy R. Brown (2014)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., 2001, North Carolina State University
Ph.D., 2011, Clark Atlanta University
Kai Burkins (2012)
MSW Field Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A., 1999, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
M.S.W., 2000, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Karen L. Butler (1997)
Professor of Health Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
B.S., 1986, Kent State University
M.A., 1990, Kent State University
Ph.D., 1995, Kent State University
C
Helen T. Caldwell (1993)
Associate Dean, School of Social Work
Associate Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A., 1973, Jackson State University
M.S.W., 1974, Rutgers University
Ph. D., 2006, Jackson State University
Suryadip Chakraborty (2016)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
M.S., 2013, University of Cincinnati
Ph.D., 2016, University of Cincinnati
Timothy Champion (1988)
Chair, Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Professor of Chemistry
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1983, UNC - Chapel Hill
D.A., 1993, Univ. of Northern Colorado
Leslie Clement-Gutierrez (2005)
Co-Director, Center for Languages, Rhetoric & Culture
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 1998, Spelman College
M.A., 2002, Winthrop University
Ph.D., 2015, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Douglas P. Cooper (2011)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 2004, Bradley University
M.S., 2006, Western Illinois University
Ph.D., 2011, University of South Florida
D
Matthew M. DeForrest (2004)
Interim Director of the Edward E. Crutchfield Center for Integrated Studies
Professor of English
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1990, Boston University
M.A., 1991, University College, Dublin, Ireland
Ph.D., 1996, Boston University
Erin DiCesare (2013)
Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., Florida State University, 2004
M.A., Florida State University, 2006
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2010
Mark A. Dugo (2020)
Director of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Assistant Professor of Ecology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Longwood University, 1999
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 2003
Ph.D., Jackson State University, 2015
E
Charles Easley (2018)
Instructor of Communication Arts
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 1991, Hutson-Tillotson College
M.A., 1994, University of Iowa
Amos H. Etukudoh (1993)
Coordinator of French
Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1974, Saint Augustine
M.A., 1978, UNC - Chapel Hill
M.A., 1979, UNC - Chapel Hill
Ph.D., 1992, UNC - Chapel Hill
Adelheid Eubanks-Rundholz (2009)
Professor of Foreign Languages
Department of Arts and Humanities
M.A., 1987, Washington University
Ph.D., 1994, Washington University
F
Ahmed Faik (2001)
Chair, Computer Science & Engineering
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.Sc., 1979, Sussex University, England
Ph.D., 1984, Sussex University, England
Vanessa Figgers (2007)
Chair, Department of Computation and Technology
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1983, Florida A & M University
M.Ed., 1989, Florida A & M University
Ph.D., 1997, Florida State University
Thomas Fleming (2012)
Assistant Professor of Physics
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1997, University of Houston, Texas
Ph.D., 2006, Clemson University
James T. Freeman (2013)
Associate Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
MSW, 1999, University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., 2013, Morgan State University
G
Vijaya L. Gompa (2020)
Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1980, Andhra University
M.S., 1983, Andhra University
M.A., 1986, The University of Toledo (Ohio)
Ph.D., 1992, The University of Toledo (Ohio)
Indhumathi Gopal (1986)
Associate Professor of Physical Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
Department of Leadership and Personal Development
B.S., 1968, University of Madras
M.S., 1971, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ph.D., 1997, UNC - Greensboro
Kareema Gray (2017)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A., 1994, Lafayette College
M.S.W., 2003, University of Georgia
Ph.D., 2009, University of Georgia
Ruth L. Greene (1979)
O’Herron Distinguished Professor
Professor of Psychology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1970, Morgan State University
M.A., 1972, Michigan State University
Ed.D., 1975, University of Massachusetts
Post-Doctoral Fellow 1981, Center for the Study of Aging and Human
Development, Duke University Medical Center
Gary Guffey (2010)
Assistant Professor of Public Relations
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 1983, High Point University
M.B.A., 1985, Wake Forest University
M.A., 2006, Indiana University, Bloomington
Ph.D., 2012, University of Georgia
Sunil Gupta (2003)
Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences
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Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine, 1989, University of Poona, India
Master of Surgery, 1984, University of Poona, India
H
Antonio Henley (2012)
Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Assistant Professor of Education
Institutional Effectiveness
Department of Business and Public Leadership
B.S., 1992, Cameron University
M.S., 1996, Cameron University
Ph.D., 2010, University of New Hampshire
Melvin Herring (2014)
Associate Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.S., 1994, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
M.S.W., 2006, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Ph.D., 2013 University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Tamara Keondra Hicks (2016)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A., 1996, Spelman College
M.S.W., 2005, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., 2016, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Brian Hunt (2007)
Chair of the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and
Mathematics
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A., 1995, State University of New York, College at Geneseo
M.S., 1998, Clemson University
Ph.D., 2004, Clemson University
J
Dezette Johnson (2003)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.S.W., 1987, East Carolina University
M.S.W., 1990, Norfolk State University
Ph.D., 2006, Norfolk State University
K
Brendan Kern (2006)
Associate Professor of Biology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1997, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Ph.D., 2003, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Helen Adair King (2020)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 2003, Wake Forest University
M.P.A., 2005, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.A., 2014, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., 2019, University of South Carolina
Jemayne L. King (2006)
Adjunct Associate Professor of English
Department of Arts and Humanities
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 2000, Elizabeth City State University
M.A., 2001, Virginia State University
Ph.D., 2020, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Cindy J. Kistenberg (2006)
Professor of Communication and Theatre
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 1986, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
M.A., 1988, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Ph.D., 1992, Louisiana State University
Jasleen Kohli (2012)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Department of Arts and Humanities
M.A., 1997, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
M.A., 1999, Complutense University
Ph.D., 2004, University of California, Riverside
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Rosalyn Lang (2016)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1994, Florida A&M University
Ph.D., 2001, University of Miami School of Medicine
BerNadette Lawson-Williams (2003)
Professor of Physical Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
B.S., 1995, South Carolina State University
M.S., 1997, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
D.S.M, 2002, United States Sports Academy
Terza Lima-Neves (2010)
Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Associate Professor of Political Science
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 2000, Providence College-Providence, RI
M.A., 2006, Clark Atlanta University
Ph.D., 2009, Clark Atlanta University
Robert Lindsey (2006)
Professor of Health Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
B.A., 1992, Washington University in St. Louis
M.A.E.S, 1996, University of Missouri - Columbia
Ph.D., 2000, University of Florida
David Luciano (2013)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A. 1987, The City College of the City University of New York (CUNY)
J.D., 1990, The State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo Law School
MSW, 2000, New York University
Ph.D., 2012, New York University
M
Patrick Martin (2023)
Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
Professor of biology
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Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, Virginia University
Ph.D. in Cell Biology, the University of Virginia
Antonia S. Mead (2005)
Chair, Health and Human Performance
Professor of Health Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
B.S., 1996, University of Memphis
M.S., 1999, University of Memphis
Ph.D., 2004, University of Alabama
Shawn Miklaucic (2012)
Director, Liberal Studies/Foundations Curriculum
Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1990, University of Michigan
M.S., 1997, Illinois State University
Ph.D., 2004, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Kendal Mobley (2014)
Associate Professor of Religion
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1984, Charleston Southern University
M.Th., 1996, Boston University
M.Div., 1997, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.Th., 2004, Boston University
Karen D. Morgan (2020)
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A., 1991, The University of Mississippi
M.S., 1993, The University of Mississippi
Ph.D., 2001, The University of Mississippi
N
Aman Nadhiri (2009)
Associate Professor of Arabic and English
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1998, Morehouse College
M.A., 2001, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Ph.D., 2009, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Thanh-Thuy Nguyen (2011)
Instructor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 2006, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
M.S., 2010, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
O
Alphonso Ogbuehi (2023)
Dean of the College of Business and Professional Studies
Professor of Marketing
Department of Business and Public Leadership
B.S. in Biology, the University of Kentucky at Lexington
M.S. in Business Administration, University of Kentucky, Lexington
Ph. D. In Business Administration, the University of Memphis
Sabina Otienoburu (2016)
Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
M. Sc., 2005, Karolinska Institutet
Ph.D., 2009, Karolinska Institutet
Jaclyn O’Toole (2014)
Assistant Professor of Dance
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 2007, Coker College
M.F.A., 2010, Florida State University
P
Tiphane Pate (2017)
Manager, Center for the Study of Metacognitive Variables
Instructor of Communication
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 2007, Winston Salem State University
M.A., 2009, The Ohio State University
Bryan Patterson (2012)
Assistant Professor of Public Leadership
Department of Business and Public Leadership
B.S., 1996, James Madison University
M.Ed., 1999, James Madison University
Ph.D., 2008, University of Florida, Gainesville
Keri Petersen (2017)
Adjunct Assistant Professor of History
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 1997, North Carolina State University
M.A., 2001, North Carolina State University
Laurie Porter (2010)
Associate Professor of Communication
Department of Leadership and Personal Development
B.A., 1989, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
M.A., 1993, University of Kansas
Ph.D., 2010, Regent University
Q
Deborah Quick (1993)
Associate Professor of Sociology
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., 1980, UNC - Charlotte, NC
M.A., 1984, Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., 1988, Vanderbilt University
R
Marsha W. Rhee (2008)
Co-Director, Center for Languages, Rhetoric & Culture
Associate Professor of English
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 2001, Jackson State University
M. A., 2003, University of Iowa
Ph.D., 2012, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Harriette W. Richard (2003)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., 1973, Hampton University
M.A., 1975, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
Ph.D., 1982, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
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Sitara Sadler (2009)
Associate Professor of Video & Film Production
Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
B.A., 2005, Johnson C. Smith University
M.F.A., 2008, Academy of Art University
Raymond Scriven (2020)
Instructor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1997, Benedict College
M.B.A., 2006, University of Phoenix
Alfred R. Smith (1998)
Assistant Professor of Management
Department of Business and Public Leadership
B.S., 1991, Florida A & M University
M.B.A., 1992, Florida A & M University
Ph.D., 1998, Florida State University
Felesia Stukes (2017)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1998, North Carolina A&T State University
M.S., 2003, UNC Charlotte
Ph.D., 2016, UNC Charlotte
T
Debra F. Terrell (2006)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 1980, Mercer University
M.S., 1983, University of Georgia
Ph.D., 1988, University of Georgia
Thierno Thiam (2023)
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
Duke Endowed Professor of Political Science
Department of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
LaSonya Townsend (2014)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.S.W., 2003, North Carolina State University
M.S.W., 2005, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
D.S.W., 2013, Capella University
V
Alexa von Dohlen (2008)
Professor of Biology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 2000, Virginia Tech
Ph.D., 2005, Virginia Tech
W
Katrina Watterson (2014)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.A., 1992, Southern University – Baton Rouge
M. A., 1996, Louisiana State University
Ph.D., 2011, Louisiana State University
Shawn-Allyce White (2010)
Associate Professor of Music and Choir Director
Department of Arts and Humanities
B.M., 1990, Syracuse University
M.M., 1995, Yale University
D.M.A., 2008, University of Kentucky
Angela Michelle White (2023)
Dean of the University College
Associate Professor of Biology
Department of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S. in Biology, the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
University
Ph.D. In Curriculum and Instruction North Carolina State University
Lisa Workman Pullin (2011)
Chair, Department of Social Work
Associate Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work
B.A., 1992, The University of Akron
M.S., 1997, Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D., 2006, Norfolk State University
Hampton Wright (2012)
Professor of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S., 1956, Benedict College
M.S., 1959, Howard University
Ph.D., 1973, North Carolina State University
Johnson C. Smith University Faculty
Emeriti
Name Title
Dr. Baldeo Kumar Chopra Professor of Biology
Dr. Henry F. Russell Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Joseph Turner Professor of English
Dr. Daniel Hoffman Professor of Political Science
Dr. Hampton Wright Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy Professor of History and Political Sciences
Student Grievances
Student Grievance Policy
JCSU has established the Student Grievance Policy to give students a
forum in which to express concerns related to issues involving students,
faculty, staff, and other members of the JCSU community. The University
will work to resolve student concerns as quickly as possible. It is the
University’s goal that a student’s concerns will be resolved within a period
not to exceed 60 days. However, the time period for resolving grievances
will depend largely on the facts and circumstances at issue and may be
expanded when necessary and/or appropriate to reach a resolution.
The University defines a ‘Grievance’ as any concern raised by a student
(the Complainant) against another member of the JCSU community
(the Respondent) regarding alleged violations of University policies and
procedures, including, but not limited to JCSU’s Student Conduct policies,
suspected discrimination, assault, sexual violence and harassment,
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and perceived inadequacies in matters of operational efficiency and/or
customer service.
The Student Grievance Policy is not intended to replace those policies
and procedures related to academic grievances and alleged violations
of academic integrity. For more information on academic grievances
and integrity policies and procedures, please refer to the 2023-2024
University Catalog Academic Regulations Student Grievance Process.
These types of matters will be handled in accordance with those policies
and procedures.
The Student Grievance Policy is intended to work in conjunction
with other University policies, including the Sexual Discrimination/
Harassment/Assault Policy and the Standards of Conduct and Student
Conduct Process.
A Complainant having what he or she believes to be a Grievance should,
whenever possible and reasonable, attempt to discuss the problem with
the Respondent and reach an informal resolution. This informal process
is desirable but not mandatory. However, if the Grievance pertains to
perceived discrimination, harassment or an assault, the Complainant
should immediately proceed to the next step.
If a Complainant is dissatisfied with the informal resolution, is unable
to reach an informal resolution, or feels the informal resolution process
is not appropriate, the Complainant should follow one of the following
processes, depending on the nature of the Grievance.
A. Grievances Involving Perceived Harassment, Sexual
Violence, Assault, and/or Discrimination
For Grievances involving perceived sexual harassment, sexual violence,
sexual assault, and/or sexual discrimination, a Complainant should refer
to the University’s Sexual Discrimination/Harassment/Assault Policy for
proper reporting and resolution procedures.
For Grievances involving other types of perceived discrimination and/
or harassment, a Complainant should refer to the University’s Anti-
Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy for proper reporting and
resolution procedures.
B. Grievances Involving Perceived Student Standard
of Conduct Violations that do not Involve Harassment,
Sexual Violence, Assault, and/or Discrimination
For Grievances involving perceived Student Standard of Conduct
violations that do not involve harassment, sexual violence, assault,
and/or discrimination, a Complainant should put his or her concerns in
writing and submit them to the Campus Police. The Campus Police will
conduct an investigation, if necessary, to determine whether allegations
may potentially involve a violation of student conduct policies and
related procedures. If the Grievance involves Campus Police, it should be
submitted to the Office of Human Resources.
If a Complainant’s Grievance does not potentially involve violation of
student conduct policies, no disciplinary proceedings will be initiated
by the University. Instead, the Dean of Enrollment Management and
Student Engagement or his or her designee will attempt to reach an
informal resolution with Complainant, Respondent, and any other
involved individuals. If an informal resolution cannot be reached, the
Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Engagement will provide
a written determination to the parties with his or her resolution. This
determination will be final, and the Complainant has no right of appeal.
If a Complainant’s Grievance does potentially involve violation of
student conduct policies, disciplinary proceedings will be initiated by the
University against any parties involved in the Grievance in accordance
with the University’s Student Conduct Process. A Complainant’s
Grievance is considered closed upon exhaustion of the University’s
disciplinary proceedings, and a Complainant has no right of appeal.
C. Grievances Involving Perceived Inadequacies in
Customer Service/Operational Efficiency
For Grievances involving perceived inadequacies in customer service
and/or operational efficiency, a Complainant should put his or her
concerns in writing and submit them to the Office of the Executive Vice
President/Chief Operating Officer or his/her approved designee.
The Office of the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer or
his/her approved designee will forward the Grievance to the appropriate
University official with requisite responsibility for resolution.
The University official with requisite responsibility for resolution
will attempt to reach an informal resolution with the Complainant,
Respondent, and any other involved individuals.
If an informal resolution cannot be reached, the University official with
requisite responsibility will provide a written determination to the parties
with his or her proposed resolution.
If Complainant or Respondent is not satisfied with the determination
made by the University official, either party may request that the
determination be reviewed by the Executive Vice President/Chief
Operating Officer or his/her approved designee. All requests for review
submitted to the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer or
his/her approved designee must be in writing and submitted within five
academic calendar days after receiving the written determination from
the University official.
The Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer or his/her approved
designee may adopt the determination, overturn it, or make a different
determination. The Executive Vice President’s/Chief Operating Officer’s
determination regarding the Grievance will be final, and there is no further
right of appeal.
D. Grievances Involving Other Alleged Violations of
University Policies & Procedures
For all other Grievances, a Complainant should put his or her concerns
in writing and submit them to the Office of the Dean of Enrollment
Management and Student Engagement. Written complaints must be
clearly stated and specific and submitted via the JCSU Student Portal
(my.jcsu.edu (http://my.jcsu.edu)). Student Grievance Form is located
under the Student Life section.
The Office of the Dean of Enrollment Management and Student
Engagement will acknowledge receipt of the grievance and attempt to
resolve the Complaint within 10 business days.
The Office of the Dean of Enrollment Management and Student
Engagement will forward the Grievance to the appropriate University
official with requisite responsibility for resolution.
The University official with requisite responsibility for resolution
will attempt to reach an informal resolution with the Complainant,
Respondent, and any other involved individuals.
If an informal resolution cannot be reached, the University official with
requisite responsibility will provide a written determination to the parties
with his or her proposed resolution.
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The University official’s determination regarding the Grievance will be
final, and there is no further right of appeal.
Written Complaints and supporting documents will be retained in the
electronic database and on file in the Office of the Dean of Enrollment
Management and Student Engagement.
E. Grievances Involving Academic Concerns
In the event of a grievance regarding an Academic issue, the aggrieved
student must initiate the process. The process may be initiated
electronically through the portal or by using the Grievance Form in the
Academic Catalog.
The student is entitled to bring the concern to the supervisor of the
person against whom the complaint is being made, such as a Department
Chair. If the grievance is resolved with this person, no further action is
needed and both student and respondent should keep a record, and the
person against whom the complaint was made should be informed of the
resolution, with copies forwarded to the college/school dean.
If the grievance is not resolved, the student is entitled to bring the
concern to the Dean of the College/School.
If the grievance is not resolved, the same procedure moves up the
leadership chain to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs. A
determination by the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs is final.
F. North Carolina Student Complaint Process for
Independent Institutions
Johnson C. Smith University students may utilize the complaint process
available at the N.C. Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division
concerning matters related to the University.
The Consumer Affairs Division will investigate and work to resolve
complaints arising under North Carolina law which may arise against
North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU)
institutions.
To access the Consumer Affairs Division’s website, visit http://
ncdoj.gov/Consumer.aspx (http://www.ncdoj.gov/Consumer.aspx). This
website includes directions on how a consumer can reach them as well
as a link to the online complaint form.
The mailing address of the Consumer Affairs Division of the North
Carolina Department of Justice is:
North Carolina Department of Justice
Consumer Protection Division
9001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001
The phone number is 1-877-566-7226
An online complaint form is available at: www.ncdoj.gov/complaint
(http://www.ncdoj.gov/complaint/)
Johnson C. Smith University has provided this disclosure in compliance
with the requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, as
regulated in CFR 34, Sections 600.9 (b) (3) and 668.43(b). Nothing in this
disclosure should be construed to limit any right that the student may have to
take civil or criminal legal action to resolve your complaints.
G. Online Degree Complaint Process
North Carolina State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
You may choose to file a complaint by filling out the SARA-NC Complaint
form, which can be found here: http://www.saranc.org/docs/SARA-NC-
ComplaintForm.pdf
For additional information please visit the SARA North Carolina Student
Complaint Process page: http://www.saranc.org/Complaint.html
North Carolina Students may also choose to file a complaint by visiting
the State of North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints page
(https://www.northcarolina.edu/post-secondary-education-complaints/).
Outside of North Carolina – State Higher Education Executive
Officer Association
Students outside of North Carolina should visit the State Higher
Education Executive Officer Association (SHEEO) (https://
sheeomain.wpengine.com/project/state-authorization-surveys/) for
information on filing complaints in your home state.
H. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
To file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with
a standard or requirement you may contact the university’s accrediting
body, SACSCOC. Complaints may also be filed with the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges by filling
out the SACSCOC Student Complaint form.
Normal inquiries about JCSU, such as admission requirements, financial
aid, educational programs, etc.should be addressed directly to JCSU and
not to the Commission’s office.
The Commission can be contacted at:
Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4500
Fax: (404) 679-4558
sacscoc.org (http://sacscoc.org)
Format of Academic Grievance Records
You may access the link to learn more about the Format of Academic
Grievance Records.
Programs A-Z
A
• Advanced Standing Social Work Program (p.113)
• African-American and African Studies Minor (p.45)
• Animation Minor (p.51)
• Arabic Minor (p.45)
B
• Bioinformatics Minor (p.61)
• Bioinformatics Minor (p.75)
• Biology and Chemistry Double Major (p.76)
• Biology Major (p.77)
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• Biology Minor (p.78)
• Business Administration Major (p.91)
C
• Chemistry Major (p.78)
• Chemistry Minor (p.79)
• Chinese Minor (p.45)
• Communication Arts Major (p.51)
• Communication Arts Minor (p.52)
• Computer Engineering (CE) Major (p.62)
• Computer Engineering Minor (p.62)
• Computer Science Minor (p.71)
• Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) Major (p.71)
• Criminology Major (p.56)
• Criminology Minor (p.56)
• Cultural Studies Major (p.56)
• Cultural Studies Minor (http://catalog.jcsu.edu/university-catalog/
academic-colleges/college-liberal-arts/social-sciences-and-
interdisciplinary-studies/cultural-studies-minor/)
• Cyber Security Minor (p.72)
• Cyber-Intelligence and Technology Minor (p.57)
D
• Dance Major (p.45)
• Dance Minor (p.46)
• Data Science Minor (p.72)
E
• Economics Major (p.93)
• English Major (p.46)
• English Minor (p.47)
• Entrepreneurial Studies Minor (p.94)
• ESport and Gaming Management Minor (p.101)
• Ethics Minor (p.57)
• Exercise and Sport Science Minor (p.101)
F
• Fine Arts Minor - Emphasis in Graphic Design (p.52)
• Fitness and Wellness Management Minor (p.101)
• French and Francophone Studies Minor (p.48)
• French Minor (p.48)
G
• Global Studies Minor (p.58)
H
• Health Communication Minor (p.101)
• History Major (p.58)
• History Minor (p.59)
I
• Information Systems Engineering (ISE) Major (p.72)
• Interdisciplinary Studies Major (p.59)
M
• Mathematics Major (p.73)
• Mathematics Minor (p.74)
• Mathematics with Pre-Math Finance Concentration Major (p.74)
• MSW Part-Time Program (p.113)
• Music Major - Performance Concentration (p.48)
• Music Minor (p.49)
P
• Philosophy Minor (p.49)
• Photography Minor (p.52)
• Physical Education Minor (p.102)
• Political Science Major (p.59)
• Political Science Minor (p.59)
• Pre-Law Minor (p.60)
• Psychology Major (p.79)
• Public Health Major (p.102)
• Public Health Minor (p.102)
• Public Leadership Studies Minor (p.94)
R
• Religion Minor (p.49)
S
• School Health Minor (p.103)
• Social Work Major (p.114)
• Sociology Minor (p.60)
• Sound Art Minor (p.52)
• Spanish Major (p.49)
• Spanish Minor (p.50)
• Sport Management Major (p.103)
• Sport Management Minor (p.103)
• Sports Coaching Minor (p.104)
• Sports Medicine Minor (p.104)
• Sustainability Minor (p.79)
T
• Theatre Minor (p.52)
• Two-Year Master in Social Work Program (p.116)
V
• Visual and Performing Arts Major (p.52)
W
• Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor (http://
catalog.jcsu.edu/university-catalog/academic-colleges/college-
liberal-arts/social-sciences-and-interdisciplinary-studies/women-
gender-and-sexuality-studies-minor/)
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INDEX
A
Academic Colleges ................................................................................... 43
Academic Programs ................................................................................. 28
Academic Regulations ............................................................................. 17
Academic Standards and Sanctions Policy ............................................ 20
Accounting (ACC) ................................................................................... 117
Accreditation Statements .......................................................................... 5
Administrative Structure ............................................................................ 8
Admissions ............................................................................................... 11
Advanced Standing Social Work Program ............................................ 113
African American Studies (AAS) ............................................................ 118
African-American and African Studies Minor .......................................... 45
Animation Minor ....................................................................................... 51
Arabic (ARA) ........................................................................................... 118
Arabic Minor ............................................................................................. 45
Arts and Humanities ................................................................................ 44
B
Biddle Institute .......................................................................................... 86
Bioinformatics Minor ................................................................................ 61
Bioinformatics Minor ................................................................................ 75
Biology and Chemistry Double Major ...................................................... 76
Biology (BIO) ........................................................................................... 119
Biology Major ............................................................................................ 77
Biology Minor ............................................................................................ 78
Board of Trustees ................................................................................... 194
Business Administration (BUS) ............................................................. 122
Business Administration Major ............................................................... 91
Business and Public Leadership ............................................................. 89
C
Campus Location ...................................................................................... 10
Chemistry (CHE) ..................................................................................... 123
Chemistry Major ....................................................................................... 78
Chemistry Minor ....................................................................................... 79
Chinese (CHI) .......................................................................................... 125
Chinese Minor ........................................................................................... 45
College of Business and Professional Studies ....................................... 88
College of Liberal Arts .............................................................................. 43
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) . 60
Communication Arts (COM) ................................................................... 126
Communication Arts Major ...................................................................... 51
Communication Arts Minor ...................................................................... 52
Computer Engineering (CE) Major ........................................................... 62
Computer Engineering (CSE) ................................................................. 129
Computer Engineering Minor ................................................................... 62
Computer Science and Engineering ........................................................ 63
Computer Science (CSC) ........................................................................ 131
Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics ................................ 61
Computer Science Minor .......................................................................... 71
Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) Major ........................ 71
Course Descriptions ............................................................................... 116
Criminology (CRM) ................................................................................. 134
Criminology Major .................................................................................... 56
Criminology Minor .................................................................................... 56
Cultural Studies ...................................................................................... 135
Cultural Studies ........................................................................................ 56
Cultural Studies (CST) ............................................................................ 135
Cyber Security Minor ................................................................................ 72
Cyber-Intelligence and Technology Minor ............................................... 57
D
Dance Major .............................................................................................. 45
Dance Minor .............................................................................................. 46
Data Science ........................................................................................... 137
Data Science Minor .................................................................................. 72
E
Economics (ECO) .................................................................................... 137
Economics Major ...................................................................................... 93
English (ENG) .......................................................................................... 138
English Major ............................................................................................ 46
English Minor ............................................................................................ 47
Entrepreneurial Studies Minor ................................................................. 94
Entreprenurial (ENT) ............................................................................... 142
ESport and Gaming Management Minor ............................................... 101
Esports and Gaming Management (ESG) ............................................. 143
Ethics (ETH) ............................................................................................ 143
Ethics Minor .............................................................................................. 57
Executive Cabinet ................................................................................... 194
Exercise and Sport Science Minor ........................................................ 101
F
Faculty ..................................................................................................... 195
Finance (BAF) ......................................................................................... 144
Finances .................................................................................................... 14
Fine Arts Minor - Emphasis in Graphic Design ....................................... 52
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First-Year Experience ................................................................................ 87
Fitness and Wellness Management Minor ............................................ 101
Foundations Liberal Studies .................................................................... 88
French and Francophone Studies Minor ................................................. 48
French (FRE) ........................................................................................... 145
French Minor ............................................................................................. 48
G
General Information .................................................................................... 6
Geography (GEO) .................................................................................... 146
Germany (GER) ....................................................................................... 146
Global Studies Minor ................................................................................ 58
H
Health and Human Performance ............................................................. 94
Health Communication Minor ................................................................ 101
Health (HED) ........................................................................................... 147
History (HIS) ........................................................................................... 149
History Major ............................................................................................ 58
History Minor ............................................................................................ 59
I
Information Systems Engineering (ISE) Major ........................................ 72
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) ............................................................... 151
Interdisciplinary Studies Major ................................................................ 59
L
Latin (LAT) .............................................................................................. 152
Law (LAW) ............................................................................................... 153
M
Management (MGT) ............................................................................... 153
Marketing (MKT) ..................................................................................... 153
Mathematics Major .................................................................................. 73
Mathematics Minor .................................................................................. 74
Mathematics (MTH) ............................................................................... 154
Mathematics with Pre-Math Finance Concentration Major ................... 74
Membership Statements ............................................................................ 5
MSW Part-Time Program ....................................................................... 113
Music Major - Performance Concentration ............................................. 48
Music Minor .............................................................................................. 49
Music (MUS) ........................................................................................... 158
N
Natural and Behavioral Sciences ............................................................. 74
Natural Science and Mathematics .......................................................... 80
Natural Science (NSC) ........................................................................... 163
P
Philosophy Minor ...................................................................................... 49
Philosophy (PHI) ..................................................................................... 164
Photography Minor ................................................................................... 52
Physical Education Minor ...................................................................... 102
Physical Education (PED) ...................................................................... 164
Physics (PHY) ......................................................................................... 168
Political Science Major ............................................................................ 59
Political Science Minor ............................................................................ 59
Political Science (POL) ........................................................................... 168
Pre-Law Minor ........................................................................................... 60
Programs A-Z .......................................................................................... 201
Pscyhology (PSY) ................................................................................... 170
Psychology Major ..................................................................................... 79
Public Health Major ................................................................................ 102
Public Health Minor ................................................................................ 102
Public Leadership (PLS) ......................................................................... 173
Public Leadership Studies Minor ............................................................. 94
Q
Quick Reference Directory ..................................................................... 193
R
Religion Minor ........................................................................................... 49
Religion (REL) ......................................................................................... 173
Rhetoric and Communication Studies .................................................... 50
Rhetoric (RHC) ........................................................................................ 174
S
School Health Minor ............................................................................... 103
School of Social Work ............................................................................ 104
Smith Seminar (SMS) ............................................................................. 175
Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies ........................................ 55
Social Work ............................................................................................. 105
Social Work Major .................................................................................. 114
Social Work (SWK) ................................................................................. 175
Sociology Minor ........................................................................................ 60
Sociology (SOC) ...................................................................................... 180
Sound Art Minor ....................................................................................... 52
Spanish Major ........................................................................................... 49
Spanish Minor ........................................................................................... 50
Spanish (SPA) ......................................................................................... 181
Sport Management Major ...................................................................... 103
Sport Management Minor ...................................................................... 103
2023-24 University Catalog 205
Sport Management (SPM) ..................................................................... 183
Sports Coaching Minor .......................................................................... 104
Sports Medicine Minor ........................................................................... 104
Student Financial Aid ............................................................................... 14
Student Grievances ................................................................................ 199
Sustainability Minor ................................................................................. 79
Sustainability (SUS) ............................................................................... 185
T
Theatre Minor ........................................................................................... 52
Traditions at Johnson C. University .......................................................... 9
Two-Year Master in Social Work Program ............................................ 116
U
Under Construction ................................................................................ 185
University Catalog ....................................................................................... 4
University College ..................................................................................... 86
University College Rhetoric and Culture (BRC) ..................................... 185
University College Rhetoric and Culture (LPD) ..................................... 185
University Presidents ............................................................................. 194
V
Visual and Performing Arts Major ........................................................... 52
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Dance (VPD) ................ 186
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Fine (VPF) ................... 188
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Graphics (VPG) ............ 189
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Sound Arts (VPM) ....... 191
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Studio Arts (VPS) ........ 192
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts - Theatre (VPT) .............. 192
Visual, Performing and Communication Arts (VPA) ............................. 186
W
Women’s and Gender Studies ................................................................ 193
