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FCS 5460 - Current Issues and Trends.
(3-0-3) Seminar emphasizing current emerging problems, issues, trends, and developments in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5470 - Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0-3) The evaluation process, critique and design of evaluation systems and instruments.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5750 - Special Problems in Gerontology.
(1-0-1) An in-depth study of a specific personal or family related problem or issue common to older persons.
Prerequisites & Notes
FCS 4846 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours.
Credits: 1
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FCS 5846 - Administration of Human Services Programs.
(3-0-3) Includes information on development, implementation, and administration of programs for individuals and families across the life span; strategic planning; legislation and public policy; grantsmanship and funding; working with boards, councils and volunteers; facilities planning; program evaluation; networking; program accountability; and evaluation.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5850 - Readings in Human Development and Family Life.
(3-0-3) In-depth study of selected human development and family life theories and research. Application of knowledge to current issues and concerns related to marriage, parenting, families, and children.
Prerequisites & Notes
FCS 1800 Life Span Human Development and admission to the MS in FCS degree program or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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FCS 5852 - Adolescence and the Family.
(3-0-3) On-line delivered course. Study of adolescent development and relationships with special emphasis on the family.
Prerequisites & Notes
FCS 1800 Life Span Human Development and admission to the MS in FCS degree program or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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FCS 5854 - Family and Professional Group Processes.
(3-0-3) The application of group interaction in studying the effects of personality on personal and family functioning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate Status
Credits: 3
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FCS 5900 - Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0-3) Research techniques in writing, interpreting, and evaluating family and consumer sciences research.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5901 - Statistical Analysis in Family and Consumer Sciences
(3-0-3) This course will cover basic statistical concepts in Family and Consumer Sciences where students learn to apply statistics to professional practice and develop a more sophisticated understanding of the research process.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is restricted to graduate students enrolled in the MS in FCS graduate program and the Master of Arts Gerontology program.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5950 - Thesis
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Individual direction of research thesis writing. May be repeated once to a maximum of 9 hours credit from a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.
Credits: 3 to 6
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FCS 5951 - Non-credit Thesis
(0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.
Credits: 0
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FCS 5980 - Internship.
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) An individualized planned work experience in an agency or institution appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. May be repeated once to a maximum of six semester hours credit.
Credits: 3 to 6
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FCS 5981 - Dietetic Internship
(Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science: Dietetic coursework. A student may request to take one final course in conjunction with the start of the internship, which must be approved by the Dietetic Internship Coordinator.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5982 - Dietetic Internship
(Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science: Dietetic option coursework.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5983 - Dietetic Internship
(Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science: Dietetic Option coursework.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5984 - Dietetic Internship
(Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences: Dietetics option coursework.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5985 - Gerontology Internship
(Arr.-3) An individualized planned work experience in an agency or institution appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. May be repeated once.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the Master of Arts in Gerontology. A student may request to take up to two courses in conjunction with the start of the internship, which must be approved by the Gerontology Internship Coordinator.
Credits: 3
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FCS 5990 - Independent Study.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.
Credits: 1 to 6
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FCS 5990A - Independent Study I
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.
Credits: 1 to 6
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FCS 5990B - Independent Study II
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.
Credits: 1 to 6
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FCS 5990D - Independent Study III
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.
Credits: 1 to 6
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FCS 5990E - Independent Study IV
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.
Credits: 1 to 6
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FCS 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study
(0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use non-credit thesis (5951).
Prerequisites & Notes
Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.
Credits: 0
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FIN 4820 - International Finance.
(3-0-3) Financial aspects of operating multinational firms. Topics included are international markets, exchange rate theories, foreign trade financing, and both raising funds and investing resources internationally.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3710 with a grade of C or better, FIN 3730, BUS 3200, or ECN 3860 and admission to the School of Business or permission of the Associate Chair.
Credits: 3
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GEG 5810 - Geographic Information Systems I
(2-2-3) An advanced introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ESRI ArcGIS to attain a level of proficiency to merge into the mainstream GIS community. Students will learn how to create, manage, edit, query, analyze and georeference spatial and attribute data and produce informative, functional cartographic output in a variety of formats. Supplemental to this course, students may optionally work towards and obtain the ESRI Introduction to ArcGIS I Certificate.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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GEG 5820 - Remote Sensing I
(2-2-3) An in-depth study of the physical principles and common applications of remote sensing. All steps in the process, including image acquisition, correction, enhancement, classification, and analysis, will be examined. A focus will be placed on directing these skills to research applications in the student’s home discipline. Additional readings and discussion from the literature will be expected of graduate students. Laboratory exercises will feature a variety of applied examples drawn from biology, geography, geology, atmospheric sciences, and human impacts/planning.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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GEG 5830 - GIS: Building Geodatabases
(2-2-3) This course covers the fundamental concepts of building geographic databases and focuses on the storage, management, and quality control of GIS data. Students will learn how to create Esri Geodatabases, how to migrate existing data to a geodatabase, and how to edit data stored in a geodatabase.
Prerequisites & Notes
GEG 5810 or permission from the Instructor
Credits: 3
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GEG 5850 - Mapping the Modern Way
(2-2-3) Introduction to the Global Positioning System, with an emphasis on GPS theory, GPS field applications, GPS data manipulation, and GPS data presentation using computer.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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GEG 5860 - Geographic Information Systems II
(2-2-3) The principle focus is learning to use advance features of the ESRI ArcGIS software to perform advance thematic mapping and spatial analysis, automation of spatial and attribute data, advanced editing, and advanced options for cartographic display. Supplemental to this course, students may work towards and obtain the ESRI Introduction to ArcGIS II Certificate.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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GEG 5870 - Remote Sensing II
(2-2-3) An advanced curriculum in remote sensing theory and practice. Material will focus on the processes underlying cutting-edge image enhancement and classification techniques, with special consideration to selecting the appropriate options for a given application. Laboratory work will highlight applications of current techniques to geographical, geological and biological topics, with graduate students supplementing in-class exercises with parallel readings from the literature. Class project should illustrate original research in the student’s area of interest.
Prerequisites & Notes
GEG 5820.
Credits: 3
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GEG 5980 - Geography Internship
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Internship must be approved by the department chair. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate level students
Credits: 6
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GEG 55901 - Special Topics I
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEL 5590.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEG 55902 - Special Topics II
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEL 5590.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEG 55903 - Special Topics III
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEL 5590.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEL 4800 - Summer Field Geology in the Black Hills, S.D.
(Arr.-Arr.-6) Individual and group problem-solving by application of field methods and techniques, including plane table and total station mapping and air photo interpretation. Six weeks of field study required. Contact Director of Summer Field Geology concerning fees and registration. This course is complementary to nearly all of the department’s geology courses. This requirement must be met in the EIU Geology Field Station in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In cases of students’ health limitations, with the approval of the department chair, an alternative program will be provided.
Prerequisites & Notes
GEL 1430, 3405, and 3430. GEL 3510, 3560 and 4490 recommended. In special cases, permission of chairperson and field camp director is required. Graduate students will complete an additional field research project that has been approved by the field camp d
Credits: 6
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GEL 4850 - Environmental Geology
(3-0-3) Study of natural and engineered interactions of contaminants and the geologic environment. Topics include types and analysis of common contaminants, surface and groundwater quality, risk analysis, U.S. environmental law, industrial and municipal waste disposal, and remediation techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHM 1410, MAT 1330 and GEL 1300 G, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEL 4892 - Introduction to Paleobotany.
(3-2-4) Introduction to the origin and theories of evolution, diversification, radiation, and paleogeography of plants through time, with special reference to vascular plants. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes
GEL 1430 and BIO 3612 or permission of the instructor. Credit not granted for both GEL 4892 and BIO 4892.
Credits: 4
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GEL 55901 - Special Topics I
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or off-campus fieldwork about specific areas or topics on earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5590.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEL 55902 - Special Topics II
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or off-campus fieldwork about specific areas or topics on earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5590.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEL 55903 - Special Topics III
campus and/or offcampus fieldwork about specific areas or topics on earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5590.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEL 59901 - Independent Study I
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student, in consultation with the faculty. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5990.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEL 59902 - Independent Study II
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student, in consultation with the faculty. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/oroff campus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5990.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEL 59903 - Independent Study III
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 6) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student, in consultation with the faculty. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and/or offcampus fieldwork on specific areas or topics in earth science, geography or geology. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued. Cross-listed with ESC/GEG 5990.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
Credits: 1 to 6
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CMN 4910 - Applied Health Communication.
(3-0-3) An examination of applied health communication in the interpersonal, organizational, and mediated contexts. Emphasis is on higher order application of skills from different occupational perspectives. Cross-listed with HST. 4910.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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HIS 59502 - Thesis II
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit) NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and/or 5990 and/or 5997. Course may be repeated once with permission of department chair.
Credits: 3 to 6
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HST 4770 - Health Services Administration.
(3-0-3) Examination of the health service sector applications of administrative and management concepts, including social administration, biomedical and business ethics and management theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 1002G, HST 2250, 2270 and 3700, and 75 hours completed, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HST 4800 - Drugs and Society.
(3-0-3) A study of drugs and drug use from an historical, biological and social perspective with emphasis on the physiological and pharmacological action of drugs in the body.
Credits: 3
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HST 4810 - Community Resources and Chemical Dependency.
(2-0-2) This course is designed to familiarize the student with self-help groups, intervention programs, and various community resources available to deal with the problem of chemical dependency.
Prerequisites & Notes
HST 4800.
Credits: 2
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HST 4820 - DUI: Legal Issues.
(2-0-2) This course will familiarize the student with the state DUI laws, policies and procedures in reference to DUI; remedial education classes; evaluation and assessment of clients; and administration and scoring of tests used in DUI processes.
Prerequisites & Notes
HST 4800.
Credits: 2
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HST 4890 - Health and Aging.
(3-0-3) This course is designed to examine common health changes, issues and concerns as they pertain to the aging individual.
Credits: 3
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HST 4900 - Multi-Phase Driver Education.
(2-2-3) The five-phase driver education curriculum. Actual practice with multi-media equipment, simulators, student response systems and multi-car range.
Prerequisites & Notes
HST 3310 or concurrent enrollment or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HST 4910 - Applied Health Communication.
(3-0-3) An examination of applied health communication in the interpersonal, organizational, and mediated contexts. Emphasis is on higher order application of skills from different occupational perspectives. Cross-listed with SPC. 4910.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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HST 5010A - Current Health Problems
(3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.
Credits: 3
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HST 5010B - Current Health Problems
(3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.
Credits: 3
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HST 5010D - Current Health Problems
(3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours
Credits: 3
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HST 5010E - Current Health Problems
(3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.
Credits: 3
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HST 5010F - Current Health Problems
(3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
May be repeated; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.
Credits: 3
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HST 59901 - Independent Study
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 3) An individual study under faculty supervision of pertinent literature, research, programs or other sources related to selected topic in health education.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.
Credits: 1 to 3
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HST 59902 - Independent Study
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 3) An individual study under faculty supervision of pertinent literature, research, programs or other sources related to selected topic in health education.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.
Credits: 1 to 3
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HST 59903 - Independent Study
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 3) An individual study under faculty supervision of pertinent literature, research, programs or other sources related to selected topic in health education.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once; the maximum amount of credit which may be earned is six semester hours.
Credits: 1 to 3
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KSS 4900D - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies
(1-0-1) F, S. Study of special topics and contemporary issues and trends in Exercise Physiology and Sport Management. May be repeated with different topics for up to three undergraduate and/or three graduate credits with permission of advisor or Department Chairperson.
Prerequisites & Notes
Grade of C or better in BIO 2001G, KSS 2440, and 4340; or permission of the Department Chair.
Credits: 1
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HIS 4775A - Selected Topics in History A
(2-0-2 or 3-0-3 depending upon topic.) On Demand. Study of historical topics not typically presented in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Course may be repeated once with permission of the department chairperson. WI
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in courses numbered 3000 and above in history or written consent of the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of
department chair.
Credits: 2 to 3
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HIS 4775B - Selected Topics in History B
(2-0-2 or 3-0-3 depending upon topic.) On Demand. Study of historical topics not typically presented in standard courses. Topics to be announced. Course may be repeated once with permission of the department chairperson. WI
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in courses numbered 3000 and above in history or written consent of the instructor. Course may be repeated once with permission of
department chair.
Credits: 2 to 3
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HIS 4780 - Origins of Europe: Archeology
(3-0-3) Introduction to the archeology and history of early Europe (1000 B.C. - 1000 A.D.), with an emphasis on how archeological (material culture) and historical (written) sources are used in its study.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4785 - Crusade and Jihad: Religious Violence in the Islamo-Christian Tradition
(3-0-3) This course is designed to juxtapose the medieval understanding of violence and war in both the Western Christian and Islamic traditions with modern understandings of those same phenomena. This course traces the intellectual developments of these concepts during the Middle Ages, and it explores how medieval conceptions of violence are reinterpreted and redeployed in the nineteenth through twenty-first centuries.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4800 - The Renaissance and Reformation.
(3-0-3) A study of the intellectual and spiritual rebirth of Europe from 1350 to 1559. The Renaissance and Reformation movements shattered the medieval world view, challenged its institutions and authorities, and ushered in the modern world.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours of history courses numbered 3000 and above or the consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4810 - Europe in the Nineteenth Century.
(3-0-3) An investigation into the political, economic, social and intellectual developments in 19th century Europe.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4815 - History of Ireland and the Irish, 1600 to Present
(3-0-3) This course focuses on twentieth-century issues and events in Ireland but roots these in the Anglo-Scot settlements of the seventeenth century, the romantic nationalism of the late-eighteenth century, and the rural conflict and famine of the nineteenth. It also examines the Irish diaspora outside the isle, as well as the IRA and the UDA in modern Northern Ireland.
Prerequisites & Notes
No prerequisites. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4820 - The World in the Twentieth Century.
(3-0-3) The apex and decline of European hegemony in the age of the world wars, class war, cold war and totalitarianism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4830 - Eastern Europe from World War I to the Present.
(3-0-3) Eastern Europe from World War I to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4840 - Europe Since 1945.
(3-0-3) A political, social and cultural history of Europe since World War II.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4845 - Women and Gender in Modern Europe
(3-0-3) Explores the political, social, and cultural history of women and gender relations in Europe from 1789 to the present.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4850 - Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
(3-0-3) This course focuses on the relationships among the following issues in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean: racial and ethnic identity; economic development; political structures, and migration.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours of history courses numbered 3000 and above or the consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4855 - Law, Disorder and Resistance in Mexico: Bandits and Rebels c. 1400-1997.
(3-0-3) This course explores banditry, revolt, and the use of controlled substances in Mexican history as a means of understanding economic, social and political problems in Mexican history from the 15th century to the present.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4860 - The Trojan War, History and Archaeology
(3-0-3) The ancient Greek legend of the Trojan War, immortalized by Homer’s Iliad, has captivated readers
for generations. But is there a historical basis for it? This course will explore the historical and archaeological evidence for a Bronze Age Trojan War in western Anatolia.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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HIS 4865 - Alexander the Great
(3-0-3) Alexander the Great, king of Macedon in the fourth century BCE, became a living legend when he
conquered the Persian Empire and extended Greek culture all the way to India. This course will investigate issues, questions, and controversies about the man and his times, beginning with the reign of his father Philip and ending with Alexander’s legacy.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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HIS 4900 - Historical Publishing.
(3-0-3) Writing, editing, and producing professional journal articles, book and exhibit reviews in history for a journal and newsletter in print and online.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours of history courses numbered 3000 and above or the consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4903 - Colonial America to 1763.
(3-0-3) The origins of England’s North American Colonies and their cultural, economic, political, social and religious development in the period ending with the French and Indian War.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4904 - The American Revolution, 1763-1789.
(3-0-3) The origins of the American Revolution as the aftermath of the Great War for the Empire, the conduct of the war, the adoption of the Articles of Confederation through the culmination of the Revolution in the Constitution of the United States.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4910 - The Foundation of the American Constitutional and Political System.
(3-0-3) Study of United States governmental institutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4911 - History of American Violence.
(3-0-3) This course examines the role of violence in American history, looking at its political and social consequences.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4930 - Public History: Meaning and Method
(3-0-3) An introduction to public history that explores how conflicting
interpretations of the past promoted by local amateurs, museum
professionals, documentary producers and academic historians shape the
public’s understanding of the past.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4940 - The Early Republic: United States, 1789-1848.
(3-0-3) An advanced survey of the American experience from the Age of Jefferson to the Age of Jackson, a period commonly called the Early Republic. Emphasis is on four interconnecting themes—economic development, politics and reform, ideology and culture, and western expansion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 or above, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4950 - The Emergence of Industrial America.
(3-0-3) Focusing on the period from 1880 to 1920, this course examines the economic, political, social, and cultural changes that accompanied the United States’ transition from a rural to an urban nation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4960 - Contemporary America.
(3-0-3) Study of major issues affecting the present generation with an emphasis upon historical causes and parallels.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4970 - History of Ideas in America.
(3-0-3) The development of American ideas from first settlement to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 4980 - The Historian and the Computer.
(3-0-3) Through hands-on exercises, students will explore use of electronic mail, gophers, the World Wide Web, and quantitative data analysis to understand how historians use computers. No previous computer experience necessary.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours of history courses numbered 3000 and above or the consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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HIS 5000 - Historiography.
Critical study of debate among historians on crucial problems or issues
ranging from medieval Europe to contemporary United States. Emphasis
will be on analyzing competing methods and arguments and on comparing,
adopting, and adapting approaches from one era or region to another.
Credits: 3
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HIS 5010 - Leadership in Museums I: Administration of Historical Organizations
(3-0-3) Students will engage in intensive study and research into the history of museums, historical sites, and archives with specific attention to their governance and management. Topics include trusteeship, ethics, financial management, professional standards, accessibility, marketing, disaster planning, and current issues in museums. Students will complete a grant proposal for a museum.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Historical Administration program.
Credits: 3
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HIS 5011 - Leadership in Museums II: Professional Development
(1-0-1) Students will learn what it means to be a leader in today’s museum world. Topics will include professional standards relevant to museum formation, administration and management including envisioning (current trends, planned change, and conflict between the real and the ideal). Students will create a professional portfolio, stay abreast of current issues in the museum field through electronic media, undertake projects that familiarize them with the professional organizations with which they will be involved in the field, and explore venues for professional development.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Historical Administration program.
Credits: 1
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HIS 5020 - Historical Interpretation
(3-0-3) This course is a study of the purpose, content, and communication processes involved in interpreting the past through artifacts, historic sites, and associated public programs. The course is organized around field-wide issues relating to historical interpretation for public audiences, the different venues in which it occurs, and identifying and applying the key elements of effective public programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Historical Administration Program
Credits: 3
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HIS 5040 - Research in American Local History
(3-0-3) Research Methods in American Local History explores approaches, models, methodologies involved in interpreting the histories and cultures of American communities in their national, regional, state, and local contexts. The course fosters original research and writing into the history of a local community and examines the issue and problems associated with doing American local history. Students will explore the nature of localized records in the United States and systematically interrogate the sources of American local history according to critical historical method.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Historical Administration Program
Credits: 3
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HIS 5050 - American Architecture
(3-0-3) This course examines the history of U.S. architecture from the 17th century to the 20th. In the process students will learn to read material evidence, to understand theories and methods that underlay the study of the built environment, and to recognize the architectural products of various times and places.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission into the Historical Administration Program
Credits: 3
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HIS 5090 - Care and Management of Historical Artifacts
(3-0-3) An introduction to the physical and intellectual management of collections with the goal of mitigating deterioration. Topics include material identification, museum registration and cataloging standards; preventive conservation (environment, storage, handling, and care requirements for different animate and inanimate artifact groups); planning for long-term collections development and stewardship.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission into the Historical Administration Program.
Credits: 3
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HIS 5110 - History Museum Exhibits I
(3-0-3) While studying the role, function, and development of history museum exhibits as part of its interpretation for public audiences, the students will plan, research and design an exhibition in collaboration with a local museum using standards and best practices of the museum profession.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Historical Administration Program
Credits: 3
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HIS 5111 - History Museum Exhibits II
(3-0-3) This course is the second half of HIS 5110 History Museum Exhibits, offered in the fall semester. Students will continue to study the role, function, and development of history museum exhibits as interpretation for public audiences. The students will complete the final design phase of their exhibit project, and will complete the fabrication, installation, and evaluation phases.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Historical Administration Program
Credits: 3
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HIS 5112 - Digital Applications in Museums and Archives I
(0-1-1) This two-semester sequence course will teach students current standards in digitizing museum and archival collections and provide hands-on experience in digitizing two- and three-dimensional objects. HIS 5112 is offered in the fall semester and will cover planning, preservation, and standards.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Historical Administration program.
Credits: 1
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HIS 5113 - Digital Applications in Museums and Archives II
(0-1-1) This two-semester sequence course will teach students current standards in digitizing museum and archival collections and provide hands-on experience in digitizing two- and three-dimensional objects. HIS 5113 is offered in the spring semester, during which students will apply knowledge gained in the fall to a collection.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Historical Administration program.
Credits: 1
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