May 14, 2024  
2022-2023 General Catalog 
    
2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

German

  
  • GER 291 - Topics in World Cinema


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: CVA 291 .

    Students examine and analyze the cinema of a particular country or region both in its cultural context and in its relation to global film production and exhibition. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts or Cultural Diversity component of the General Education requirements.
  
  • GER 300 - Topics in German-Language Culture


    Credits: 3
    A study of cultural products from German speaking countries. All work done in English. May not be counted toward a major or minor in German. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GER 305 - German in the Professions


    Credits: 3
    A study of the German language as used in the world of business and technology, including basic commercial and technical vocabulary, workplace correspondence, and professional presentation. Advanced communication skills are developed.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 204 .
  
  • GER 306 - German in the Media


    Credits: 3
    A study of German language and contemporary society through the media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, film, and the internet. Advanced communication skills are developed.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 204 .
  
  • GER 341 - History of the German Language


    Credits: 3
    A historical study of the development of the German language. Students are introduced to the basics of linguistics, to linguistic change from Indo-European to the present, and to contemporary dialect variation in German.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 220 .
  
  • GER 351 - German Studies: the Middle Ages and, Humanisim


    Credits: 3
    A study of German-language literature and culture from the emergence of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation to Luther and the early modern era. Intellectual and aesthetic works (e.g., architecture, art, drama, music, philosophy, poetry, prose fiction) are examined in cultural historical context.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 220 .
    General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
  
  • GER 352 - German Studies: Enlightenment and, Revolution


    Credits: 3
    A study of German-language literature and culture from the beginnings of the modern era to the failed revolution of 1848. Intellectual and aesthetic works (e.g., architecture, art, drama, music, philosophy, poetry, prose fiction) are examined in cultural-historical context.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 220 .
  
  • GER 353 - German Studies: Constructing a Modern, Nation


    Credits: 3
    A study of German-language literature and culture from the emergence of the first unified German nation-state in the nineteenth century to the present. Intellectual and aesthetic works (e.g., architecture, art, drama, music, philosophy, poetry, prose fiction) are examined in cultural-historical context.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 220 .
    General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
  
  • GER 354 - German Studies: Difference & Belonging


    Credits: 3
    The course explores representations of difference and belonging in contemporary Germany and in German cultural history. Foci include regional differences, marginalized people, and immigration. Research and advanced communications skills are developed.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 220 .
    General Education: May be taken as a Writing in the Discipline course.
  
  • GER 355 - Grmn Stds: Love, Frndshp, & Cmng of Age


    Credits: 3
    This course explores representations of love, friendship, and coming of age in contemporary Germany and in German cultural history. Research and advanced communications skills are developed.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 220 .
    General Education: May be taken as a Writing in the Discipline course.
  
  • GER 390 - Seminar in German


    Credits: 3
    A study of selected themes or issues in German literature, language, or civilization. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    Prerequisite(s): one course from the following: GER 351 , GER 352 , or GER 353 .
  
  • GER 481 - Cooperative Education in German I


    Credits: 0.5
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Work experience with a cooperating employer. Written report required. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credits beyond GER 203  and approval of the chair of the department.
  
  • GER 482 - Cooperative Education in German II


    Credits: 0.5
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Continuation of GER 481 . S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 481  and approval of the chair of the department.
  
  • GER 483 - Cooperative Education in German III


    Credits: 0.5
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Continuation of GER 481 . May be repeated beyond 483 for additional credit. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 481  and approval of the chair of the department.
  
  • GER 486 - Internship in German


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 4
    Direct, supervised experience in a cooperating business, government agency, or service agency, involving significant use of German. May not be applied to a major or minor in German. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of the chair of the department.
  
  • GER 493 - Senior German Seminar


    Credits: 3
    A senior-level capstone course which integrates knowledge and skills from previous German courses. Language skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) are refined as depth and nuance are added to the understanding of German history, literature, culture and contemporary events.

    Prerequisite(s): senior standing and consent of the chair of the department.
  
  • GER 495 - Supervised Reading & Research in German


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 4
    Intended for students capable of doing independent study in German language, civilization, and literature. Research paper required.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of the chair of the department.
  
  • GER 497 - Honors Work in German


    Credits: 3
    Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors in German if GER 498  is completed.

    Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
  
  • GER 498 - Honors Candidacy in German


    Credits: 3
    Continuation of GER 497 .

    Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.

Greek and Roman Studies

  
  • GKRO 200 - Tales/Heroism:Greek/Roman Epic Poetry


    Credits: 3
    A study of Greek or Roman epic poetry in translation with emphasis on cultural background, value, and influence. Close, critical reading and discussion of works from Homer, Vergil, and the epic cycle. Introduction to literary analysis and critical writing. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

    General Education: This course may be used to fulfill the Humanities: Literature component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 201 - Antiquity on Stage: Drama in Greece/Rome


    Credits: 3
    A study of Greek and Roman drama in translation with emphasis on cultural background, value, and influence. Close reading and discussion of works from Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Plautus, Terence, and Seneca. Introduction to literary analysis and critical writing. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Literature component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 202 - Greek and Latin Roots of English


    Credits: 3
    A study of the etymology of the English language through close analysis of word roots from the original Greek and Latin languages. Critical reading, writing, and communication skills emphasized together with the historical, conceptual, and linguistic influence of Greek and Roman cultures. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 220 - Introduction/Greek and Roman Archaeolgy


    Credits: 3
    A close examination of Greek and Roman archaeological sites including sculpture, painting, and architecture, and their relationship to the political and cultural history of the ancient Mediterranean world. Field trip to a major museum. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 250 - Greek and Roman Monuments in Context


    Credits: 3
    A travel course in which the study of ancient Greek or Roman artistic expression takes place in Europe. Focus on archaeological sites and museum collections. Study trips will be conducted to Greece, Italy, or Roman Germany. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required. May be repeated for credit if the trips are different. Offered summers only.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 251 - Greek and Roman Mythology


    Credits: 3
    Survey of Greek and Roman myths and their influence on enduring works of art, architecture, literature, and other media. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 290 - Topics in Greek and /Or Roman Studies


    Credits: 3
    A study of selected themes or issues in the culture, values, and diversity of the Greek and Roman world and how they impact modern society through literature, film, or other media. Possible topics include Women in Antiquity, Ancient Athletics, Slavery and Race in Ancient Greece and Rome, and Cultural Diversity in ancient Greece and Rome, Barbarians and the “Other” in Antiquity, Egyptomania in Rome. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 291 - Greece and Rome on Film


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: CVA 291 .

    Students examine and analyze the cinema of a particular country or region both in its cultural context and in its relation to global film production and exhibition. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts or Cultural Diversity component of the General Education requirements.
  
  • GKRO 310 - Greek Civilization and Culture


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: HIST 310 .

    A study of Greek civilization from the late Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period, with emphasis on cultural, social, and political developments. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing or consent of the chair of the department.
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: History component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 311 - Roman Civilization and Culture


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: HIST 311 .

    A study of Roman civilization from the 8th century B.C. to the Council of Nicea in A.D. 325, with emphasis on cultural, social, and political developments. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing or consent of the chair of the department.
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: History component of General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 321 - Fieldwork in Archaeology


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Student participation in an approved excavation of an archaeological site studying the cultures of ancient Greece and/or Rome. Participants must receive some on-site instruction in excavation goals and methods. Two weeks of work will normally earn one credit. Presentation of research required.

    Prerequisite(s): GRK 102  or LAT 102 , GKRO 220 , either GKRO 310  or GKRO 311 , and approval of both the department chair and the excavation director.
  
  • GKRO 390 - Seminar in Greek And/Or Roman Studies


    Credits: 3
    Study of selected themes or issues in Greek and Roman literature, language or civilization. Topics may include discussions of specific textual and material evidence from Greece and Rome (e.g., Lyric Poetry, Satire, Epistolography), or modern receptions and adaptations of it (e.g., How to Persuade People: Tips from Ancient Rhetoric, Greece and Rome in the American Midwest, The Art of Writing Letters: Ancient and Modern). May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing and one course from the following: GRK 305 , LAT 305 , GKRO 200 , GKRO 201 , GKRO 220 , GKRO 251 , GKRO 310 , or GKRO 311 .
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Literature component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GKRO 481 - Cooperative/ in Greek & Roman Studies I


    Credits: 0.5
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Work experience with a cooperating employer. Written report required. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credits (through coursework or placement) of Greek or Latin; either GKRO 310  or GKRO 311 , and approval of department chair.
  
  • GKRO 482 - Coop/ in Greek & Roman Studies II


    Credits: 0.5
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Continuation of GKRO 481 . S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): GKRO 481  and approval of the department chair.
  
  • GKRO 483 - Cooperative/ Greek & Roman Studies III


    Credits: 0.5
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Continuation of GKRO 482 . S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): GKRO 482  and approval of the department chair.
  
  • GKRO 486 - Internship in Greek and Roman Studies


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 4
    Direct, supervised experience in a museum; cooperating business; government, educational or service agency dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the languages and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, especially Greece and Rome. May not be applied to a major or minor in Greek and Roman Studies. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing and approval of the department chair.
  
  • GKRO 493 - Senior Greek and Roman Studies Seminar


    Credits: 3
    A senior-level capstone course that integrates knowledge and skills from previous language and culture courses in Greek and Roman Studies. Language skills (particularly reading, writing, interpretation and in-depth analysis) are refined as depth and nuance are added to the understanding of Greek and Roman history, literature, culture and modern reception.

    Prerequisite(s): senior standing, GKRO 310  or GKRO 311 , and approval of the department chair.
  
  • GKRO 495 - Sup Read/Res/Grk&Roman Studies


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 4
    Intended for students capable of doing independent study in Greek and Roman Studies. Final Project required.

    Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing, GKRO 310  or GKRO 311 , and approval of the department chair.
  
  • GKRO 497 - Honors Work in Greek and Roman Studies


    Credits: 3
    Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors if GKRO 498  is completed.

    Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
  
  • GKRO 498 - Honors Cand in Greek and Roman Studies


    Credits: 3
    Continuation of GKRO 497 .

    Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.

Gender Studies

  
  • GNST 201 - Introduction to Gender Studies


    Credits: 3
    An introductory course exploring the issues in gender construction within our society together with the ways that gender issues have affected the various disciplines within the University. This course is intended to introduce the student to the gender studies minor as a foundation for studying the issues related to gender in the other courses included in the minor.

  
  • GNST 290 - Topics in Gender Studies


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Intensive study of a special topic in gender studies. Topics may focus on theory and method; on the intersection of gender studies with other disciplines; or on particular groups, such as women of color. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite may vary with topic.

Greek

  
  • GRK 101 - First Semester Ancient/Biblical Greek


    Credits: 4
    An introduction to the ancient Greek language and culture with emphasis on reading, comprehension, and textual interpretation.

  
  • GRK 102 - Second Semester Ancient/Biblical Greek


    Credits: 4
    A continuation of GRK 101  with readings from ancient Greek and/or New Testament authors.

    Prerequisite(s): GRK 101  or equivalent.
  
  • GRK 203 - Third Semester Ancient/Biblical Greek


    Credits: 4
    A continuation of GRK 102  with readings and close interpretation of ancient Greek and/or New Testament authors and their cultural context.

    Prerequisite(s): GRK 102  or equivalent.
  
  • GRK 305 - Advanced Ancient/Biblical Greek


    Credits: 2
    Application of language skills to the reading and interpretation of specific texts in the original language. Focuses on a major author, genre or period of Greek prose or poetry. May be repeated provided there is no duplication of material.

    Prerequisite(s): GRK 203  or equivalent.
  
  • GRK 495 - Super Read/Res in Ancient/Bibl Greek


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 4
    Intended for students capable of doing independent study in the ancient Greek language and literature. Final project required.

    Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing, GRK 305 , and approval of the department chair.
  
  • GRK 497 - Honors Work in Ancient/Biblical Greek


    Credits: 3
    Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors if GRK 498  is completed.

    Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
  
  • GRK 498 - Honors Candi in Ancient/Biblical Greek


    Credits: 3
    Continuation of GRK 497 .

    Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.

General Studies

  
  • GS 100 - Strategies for Academic Success


    Credits: 1
    A seminar designed to offer skill development and student success strategies that will enhance and promote academic achievement. Course topics include effective use of study time and learning strategies (active reading, note taking, organizing, memory techniques), test preparation (study plans), test-taking techniques, time management, overcoming procrastination, goal setting, motivation, decision making, developing a strength-based mindset, and using academic support resources on campus. The course meets over a 14-week or 7-week period, depending on the section.

  
  • GS 105 - Transition Valpo International Students


    Credits: 1
    A seminar designed to offer success strategies and skill development (especially in writing and speaking English) for international students new to living and studying in the U.S. Readings, writings, discussions, and activities in the course will provide support for students’ successful integration into campus culture while maintaining cultural identity. Course topics include transitioning to the U.S. academic, social, and political culture, thinking independently and creatively, learning about academic honesty, meeting academic challenges, understanding University policies and procedures, using campus resources, getting involved in campus activities, participating in class, and interacting with professors. A 7-week course. Offered in both fall and spring semesters.

  
  • GS 106 - English Conversation Partners


    Credits: 1
    This full-term course is designed for international students who will engage in cross-cultural conversations in groups of two or three with domestic/native English speaking students enrolled in GS 180 . Students will gain experience in language skills, speech behaviors, cultural knowledge, and socialization. Requirements include a minimum number of conversation hours as well as a written reflection. Permission of the instructor is required. S/U grade. May be repeated for up to 2 total credits.

    Prerequisite(s): International Students only.
  
  • GS 150 - Exploratory Studies


    Credits: 2
    This course will focus on three areas: an analysis of students’ personal strengths, interests, beliefs, and values; a concentrated exploration of academic majors; and an introduction to career exploration and preparedness. Study and discussion of texts and films along with informal and formal writing will help students as they are guided to discern possible academic, career, and vocational pathways. This course will be required of all exploratory students in the first semester of their freshman year; any student may elect to take the course.

  
  • GS 180 - Civic Engagement


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 2
    This course recognizes student volunteer service work for the community. Students earn the credit by completing a specific project, which may be initiated as part of a particular course, through a recognized University service organization, or independently. If students undertake the project through a service organization or independently, a professor must certify the project as appropriate, supervise its completion, and assign the grade. Students must file a proposal with the supervising professor and register for the credit. The proposal must present a detailed overview of the work of the project, which must entail a substantial time commitment (a minimum of 45 hours of work is required for each credit), and identify a written reflection component specifically related to the project. Students may not earn additional GS credit for work already required by the service-learning component of a course. Internship students may earn GS credit through an additional project, with the consent of the instructor. S/U grade. This course may be repeated for up to 3 total credits.

  
  • GS 200 - Study Circle on Race Relations


    Credits: 2
    This course will offer 8-20 students the opportunity to engage in a series of participatory, democratic discussions about race relations on campus and in society. In addition, students will learn how to become involved in improving human relations by developing and implementing an ‘action plan’ component that involves collaborative, practical strategies that improve race and ethnic relations on campus and in our community. The instructor(s) for the course will serve as facilitator(s), establishing ground rules for a safe, focused discussion in which participants can exchange ideas freely and consider a variety of views about race relations in America. S/U grade.

    General Education: May be used in partial fulfillment of the Cultural Diversity component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GS 201 - Facilitator Training for Study Circles


    Credits: 1
    This course will be offered to students who have completed GS 200  and who want to become facilitators for Study Circles on Race Relations. By taking this course, students will understand what a study circle is, learn about specific study circle programs, understand the role of a facilitator, and practice the basic skills needed to be an effective study circle leader. There will be weekly readings and reflection papers as well as an end of the term report. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): GS 200 .
    General Education: May be used in partial fulfillment of the Cultural Diversity component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GS 202 - Study Circles on Race Relations: Civic, Engagement


    Credits: 1
    This course will be offered to students who have completed GS 200  and who want to continue to work on community race relations issues initiated in GS 200 . Students earn the credit by expanding the scope of the GS 200  action plan. Students must file a proposal with one of the co-directors of the Study Circles program and identify a written reflection component specifically related to the project, in order to register for the course. The proposal must present a detailed overview of the work of the project. A minimum of 20 hours of work is required. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): GS 200 .
    General Education: May be used in partial fulfillment of the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • GS 220 - Contemporary Issues Philanthropy & Serv


    Credits: 3
    This course examines current trends and challenges in the fields of philanthropy, service, and non-profit leadership. Topics may include the rise in social enterprises, venture philanthropy, micro-lending, and the influence of technology on giving patterns. The course will also emphasize the shifting roles and relationships of the private, public, and non-profit sectors in meeting social needs and leading social change.

    Prerequisite(s): CORE 115 , CC 115, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • GS 386 - Internship


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 6
    Students may arrange, in consultation with a dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, for an experiential-learning work opportunity in a supervised internship. Midterm progress report and final report required. Limited to internship credit that does not meet the requirements for internship credit in a disciplinary curriculum. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): Proposals for General Studies internships must be approved by the dean of the college.
  
  • GS 390 - General Topics


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    A course on a specialized topic that may not fit conveniently within a particular department, or that may be interdisciplinary in nature. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

  
  • GS 390 - Topics in English Life & Culture


    Credits: 3
    A study of selected aspects of English life and culture. Topics might include, but are not restricted to politics, education, religion, business, environment, and multicultural issues. Cambridge Center only. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

  
  • GS 390 - Topics in German Life & Culture


    Credits: 3
    A study of selected aspects of German life and culture. Topics might include, but are not restricted to politics, education, religion, business, environment, and multicultural issues. Reutlingen Center only. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

  
  • GS 394 - Health Care Professional Apprenticeship


    Credits: 1
    The course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to observe health care professionals at work in a hospital or clinic setting. The student is required to spend at least 120 hours shadowing one or more health care professionals. Students must submit a daily journal and paper detailing their experiences to their academic advisor. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): Proof of instruction in safeguarding the privacy of Protected Health Information (PHI) as specified in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); one year in residence; a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.200; and approval of the academic advisor.
  
  • GS 395 - Independent Study Project


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 4
    An independent project is conducted on a topic selected by a group or individual. This course is administered by the Dean of the College for students who desire to work on a specialized academic project. A proposal for an independent study project must be submitted at least three weeks before the beginning of the registration period for the semester in which the project is to occur. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of a faculty sponsor and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
  
  • GS 489 - Professional and Career Development


    Credits: 1
    Encourages students to reflect upon their career goals, strengths, and challenges as they plan entry into the job market or prepare for job transition, to develop successful skills for a job search, and when appropriate, to prepare for graduate study. S/U grade.


Health Care Leadership

  
  • HCL 105 - Fundamentals of Hlth Care Leadership


    Credits: 3
    An overview of the scope of leadership styles necessary for effective outcomes in various health care environments. Examines the role of the health care leader in promoting an environment that allows for the well-being of both the individual and the organization. Learners identify, interpret, and analyze their individual leadership attitudes, abilities, styles, and strengths.

  
  • HCL 121 - Environment and Health


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: PHS 121 .

    Explores health and environmental controversies from the dual perspectives of scientific uncertainty and mass media coverage. Examines genetic engineering, biotechnology, environmental health risks, and human behavior. Includes discussion of ethical and social responsibilities from a health care system perspective.

  
  • HCL 212 - Leadership in Health Care Organizations


    Credits: 4
    Identifies supervision as a component in the leadership process of the organizational context of health care. Focus will be on the personal development of students as future health care leaders and managers.

  
  • HCL 255 - Communication Strategies for Public Heal


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: PHS 255 .

    This course explores the impact of communication on health policy, health systems, and public health. An emphasis will be placed on promoting the health and wellness of populations through interpersonal, organizational, cultural, and mass communication; examining how communication strategies are used to share health-related information; and using processes of communication to promote a shared understanding about public health, health policy, and health systems.

  
  • HCL 301 - Health Care Strategic Planning


    Credits: 3
    Examines key concepts of health care strategic planning. Identifies marketing strategies and strategic planning in diverse health care organizations. Introduces key concepts of resource allocation and fiscal management including interpretation of industry reports.

  
  • HCL 302 - Health Care Ethics and Legal Issues


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: HS 302 .

    This course examines ethical and legal issues that affect health care delivery, health systems, and public health. Professional values and service are emphasized.

  
  • HCL 303 - Health Care Mgt Info Systems


    Credits: 3
    Investigates information technology and its managerial applications in health care organizations. Management of the development process, the organizational flow of information, database management concepts, evaluation, selection, and strategic uses of information systems, as well as security, audit, and control of data are discussed. Health care specific case studies will be used, covering topics such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and electronic medical records.

  
  • HCL 305 - Finance & Accnting for Health Care Ldrs


    Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to finance planning and budgeting, capital investment decisions, and compensation for services. Pricing decisions and profit analysis, as well as, reporting of profits, assets, and cash flows in health care settings will be reviewed. Foundational theories of economics and their application to problems in the health care industry will be introduced.

  
  • HCL 306 - Quality Improvement in Health Care


    Credits: 3
    This course explores the role of quality in the health care industry and its relevance to patients, providers, payers, and regulators. Students will be introduced to approaches used for evaluating the quality of health care operations and service delivery.

  
  • HCL 370 - Program Planning & Evaluation


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: PHS 370 .

    Explores the role of public health programs in the community, including needs assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Students will develop a public health program.

  
  • HCL 390 - Topics in Health Care Leadership


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An open topic course which may cover specialized areas of health care leadership, current concepts and concerns of delivery of health services. Selected topics offered to non-health care leadership majors. S/U grade optional. The course may be taken more than once for a maximum of six credit hours provided there is not duplication of topics.

    Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor.
  
  • HCL 395 - Independent Study-Health Care Leadership


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 6
    Independent study of a selected topic. S/U grade optional.

    Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor. Prerequisite: approval of the dean of the college.
  
  • HCL 417 - HR Managementfor Health Care Leaders


    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on health care human resource (HR) management, its purposes, and how it functions within organizational systems. Staffing, human resource development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and managing diverse work forces will be reviewed.

  
  • HCL 470 - Health Care Leadership Strategies


    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes essential health care leadership competencies by focusing on communication, collaboration, change mastery, and conflict resolution. Focuses on organizational structures and systems, leading change and innovation, development of values-based cultures, the art of successful acquisition approaches, centralized and decentralized management, and leadership styles. Provides opportunity to discover one’s own leadership abilities with respect to each of the discussed competencies.

  
  • HCL 480 - Health Care Leadership Practicum


    Credits: 5
    Provides experiential opportunities to demonstrate professional behaviors. The practicum course is designed to explore the role of health care leader in an organizational or community setting. Students collaborate with faculty and preceptors to examine the role of the health care leader.

  
  • HCL 490 - Topics in Health Care Leadership


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    An open topic course which may cover specialized areas of health care leadership, current concepts and concerns of delivery of health services. Selected topics offered to non-health care leadership majors. S/U grade optional. The course may be taken more than once for a maximum of six credit hours provided there is not duplication of topics.

    Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor.
  
  • HCL 495 - Independent Study-Health Care Leadership


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 6
    Independent study of a selected topic. S/U grade optional.

    Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor. Prerequisite: approval of the dean of the college.

Hebrew

  
  • HEB 101 - First Semester Hebrew


    Credits: 4
    Elements of Hebrew grammar stressing oral and reading ability. Refer to world language credit policies.

  
  • HEB 102 - Second Semester Hebrew


    Credits: 4
    A continuation of HEB 101 , with reading of simpler prose sections of the Old Testament.

    Prerequisite(s): HEB 101  or equivalent.
  
  • HEB 495 - Supervised Reading & Research in Hebrew


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 2
    Intended for students who wish to pursue study in Hebrew language and literature beyond the first-year sequence of HEB 101 -HEB 102 . Content can be tailored to student objectives, including readings in Biblia Hebraica and other classical Hebrew texts, study of advanced grammar and syntax, and/or original research into the Hebrew language and literature. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    Prerequisite(s): HEB 102  or consent of the chair of the department.

History

  
  • HIST 100 - European History


    Credits: 3
    A study of the social, intellectual, cultural, and political history of Europe from the Middle Ages to World War I.

  
  • HIST 110 - The World in the Twentieth Century


    Credits: 3
    A survey of modern Western and non-Western history. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of the various world civilizations in recent centuries and on the interaction that has occurred among them.

  
  • HIST 120 - The American Experience to 1877


    Credits: 3
    A survey of American history from the Columbian exchange through the end of Reconstruction, with emphasis on cultural contact, democratic ideals and realities, western expansion, and sectional conflict.

  
  • HIST 121 - The American Experience in the Modern, World


    Credits: 3
    A survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present, with emphasis on industrialization, reform movements, immigration, civil rights, and global wars.

  
  • HIST 140 - Introduction to East Asian Culture


    Credits: 3
    An exploration of the main political, social, and cultural values in traditional China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam and of the ways that they flourish today.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • HIST 215 - Medieval Europe


    Credits: 3
    A survey of Europe in the Middle Ages with particular emphasis on feudalism, chivalry, religion and religious persecution, early state formation, and the Black Death.

  
  • HIST 225 - Alternative Perspectives of United, States History


    Credits: 3
    An examination of oppression, resistance, and identity formation in African American, American Indian, Latino, or Asian American culture. Although history majors may take any number of these courses, they may include no more than two in a thirty-hour major. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • HIST 232 - Latin American History and Society


    Credits: 3
    A survey of Latin American history from indigenous civilizations through the Spanish colonial period and modern national histories, with emphasis on enduring patterns in the region’s cultures and societies.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • HIST 235 - Modern Mexico: Competing Visions of the, Nation


    Credits: 3
    The primary focus of the course will be on consolidation of the nation state, including the nineteenth-century clash of Liberal and Conservative visions of modernity, the Revolution of 1910 and its aftermath, the emergence of civil society, and the uprising in Chiapas in the 1990s. Students explore competing definitions of Mexican identity and their role in hindering or facilitating national unity. Emphasis is placed on the role of regionalism and popular activism.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • HIST 250 - African History and Society


    Credits: 3
    A survey of pre-colonial and colonial African history that highlights the diversity of African societies.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • HIST 300 - Historiography and Methods


    Credits: 3
    Developments in American, European, and Non-western historiography will be studied. In addition, this course offers a practicum in historical research methods as well as opportunities to formulate your own historiographic interpretations.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to history majors. Prerequisites: HIST 100  and HIST 110 .
    General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
  
  • HIST 304 - European Imperialism and the Colonial, Experience


    Credits: 3
    A study of European theories of imperialism will be investigated as they were implemented in specific colonies throughout the Americas, Africa, Eurasia, and Asia. Particular attention will be given to the historical and psychological experience of being colonial master or servant by drawing on film, novels, and post-colonialist literature.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • HIST 310 - Greek Civilization and Culture


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: GKRO 310 .

    A study of Greek civilization from the late Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period, with emphasis on cultural, social, and political developments. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing or consent of the chair of the department.
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: History component of General Education Requirements.
  
  • HIST 311 - Roman Civilization and Culture


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: GKRO 311 .

    A study of Roman civilization from the 8th century B.C. to the Council of Nicea in A.D. 325, with emphasis on cultural, social, and political developments. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing or consent of the chair of the department.
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: History component of General Education Requirements.
  
  • HIST 312 - Europe in the Age of Reformation


    Credits: 3
    Also offered as: THEO 329 /THEO-529.

    A study of the political, socioeconomic, and religious conditions in Europe during the Reformation movements of the sixteenth century, with emphasis on popular piety, gender relations, and missionary activity.

  
  • HIST 313 - History of Modern Britain


    Credits: 3
    An overview of British history from the Glorious Revolution to the present. Particular attention is given to industrialization, sex and gender in the Victorian era, social reform, imperialism, Anglo-Irish relations, and World Wars I and II.

 

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