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GERO (Gerontology)
  

  • GERO 415-515 - Intergenerational Issues

    Credits: 1-3
    Exploration of intergenerational issues (impacting both younger and older generations). Examination of intergenerational practice in the United States and internationally, including naturally occurring intergenerational activities and intentional programming, as a means of addressing intergenerational issues.


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  • GERO 486-586 - Service Learning

    Credits: 1-3
    Service-Learning in Gerontology, including service planning, interaction with community, and reflection. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.


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  • GERO 491-591 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • GERO 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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GLST (Global Studies)
  

  • GLST 101 - Introduction to Global Studies

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to global issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. Emphasis will be given to the concepts of globalization and global citizenships and to cross-cultural communication.


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  • GLST 125 - Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to historical and contemporary debates within the discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies, during which each student is guided to identify his or her own interests within those debates, and then encouraged to evaluate and apply those interests within a coordinated service learning experience. Cross-Listed: ENGL 125 . Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • GLST 201 - Global Studies I [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    This introductory course investigates globalization from multiple perspectives. Understanding of worldviews and the development of skills to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting are stressed. Techniques for accessing and analyzing varied sources of information about globalization will be emphasized. Notes: * Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • GLST 280 - Developing Intercultural Competence

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to the concepts of culture [the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes a group] and intercultural competence [the capability to shift cultural perspective and appropriately adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities]. Students explore the theories that inform this field as well as the practical applications of doing this work. Students increase personal cultural self-awareness and develop skills to be used when working across difference in a wide variety of contexts.


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  • GLST 380 - Futuristic Communications

    Credits: 3
    Drawing upon the tenets of Futurism, the historical artistic movement begun by Italian poet Filippo’s Futurist Manifesto, this intensive writing course will expose students to a wide-ranging set of cultural disruption issues caused by machines, technological innovations, and other rapid changes in modern life. Students will consider both the positive and negative implications caused by these cultural revolutions in a wide variety of literary, artistic, and cinematic texts. They will also think critically about their own role as global citizens. Prerequisites: ENGL 101  and ENGL 201 . Cross-Listed: ENGL 380 .


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  • GLST 392 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.


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  • GLST 401 - Global Cultures and Identities

    Credits: 3
    Writing and reading intensive course. Examines globalization, intercultural competence, and identity as these issues relate to race, ethnicity, class, and/or gender.  Students learn to adapt interdisciplinary approaches to research in these areas. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Notes: Study abroad prior to enrolling in GLST 401 is recommended.


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  • GLST 480 - Ethics of Globalization

    Credits: 3
    A writing intensive, critical, and rigorous examination of the ethical bases and moral philosophical foundations which underpin, support, and justify globalization theory and practice. Cross-Listed: PHIL 480 .


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  • GLST 481-581 - Travel Studies

    Credits: 1-6
    This course is taken as part of an approved study abroad program under faculty supervision.  The number of credit hours depends upon the length of the study abroad program, number of course contact hours, and course content. 


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  • GLST 489 - Capstone Intercultural Competencies

    Credits: 3
    Capstone course for Modern Languages and Global Studies majors. Students will synthesize skills and information gained throughout their courses of study and translate their knowledge and experience into application in the workplace, citizenship, and graduate study. Specifically, students will explore strengths and interests, reflect on skills gained in coursework and study abroad, identify employment resources, prepare employment materials, and expand a previous project or paper to include in a portfolio for career purposes. Prerequisites: Junior standing.


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  • GLST 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • GLST 492 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • GLST 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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GS (General Studies)
  

  • GS 490 - Seminar (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students.


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  • GS 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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HDFS (Human Development & Family Studies)
  

  • HDFS 141 - Individual and the Family [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Patterns of behavior and relationships as influenced by family interaction. Emphasis on social and emotional needs of individual and family within various cultural and family contexts as informed by Systems Theories. Open to students of all majors. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • HDFS 150 - Early Experience

    Credits: 2
    Experimental-based introduction to professional contexts within early childhood education (ECE) and/or human development and family studies (HDFS). Students serve as volunteers in community-based human services and educational settings, shadowing professionals to better understand professional roles and opportunities.


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  • HDFS 210 - Lifespan Development (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Study of the changes that take place during an individual’s life, from conception till death. Emphases on theory, psychosocial, biosocial, and cognitive development. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • HDFS 227 - Human Development and Personality I: Childhood

    Credits: 3
    Knowledge and understanding of human beings through study of development beginning at conception continuing to adolescence. Consideration given to biological growth, social, emotional and intellectual development as it changes behavior and shapes the individual.


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  • HDFS 237 - Human Development II: Adolescence

    Credits: 3
    Knowledge and understanding of adolescence within the developmental framework. Dimensions of physical growth, biological changes, social, intellectual and emotional development will be considered, as well as the impact of interaction of these forces on the individual. Emphasis is upon normal developmental patterns.


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  • HDFS 241 - Family Relations

    Credits: 3
    A survey course of family development across the lifespan including the study of the family as a system, family interaction and family roles. Consideration is given to the cultural diversity and heritage of families.


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  • HDFS 247 - Human Development III: Adulthood

    Credits: 3
    Developmental approach to Human Development across adulthood. Emphasis on the physical, biological, intellectual and emotional changes. Impact of change upon the personality, self-concept of the individual and their effects upon social behavior, productivity and personal relationships.


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  • HDFS 250 - Development of Human Sexuality

    Credits: 3
    A basic course which explores the biological, behavioral, and cultural aspects of human sexuality. The course focuses on individual sexual development, interpersonal aspects of sexual behavior and social/cultural values and beliefs about sexuality and sex roles throughout the lifespan. Cross-Listed: WMST 250 .


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  • HDFS 255 - Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation

    Credits: 3
    Principles and application of methods used in the design of programs to enhance the development of individuals and families. Strategies used in program evaluation examined. Consideration of model programs currently developed. Prerequisites: HDFS 341  or by permission.


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  • HDFS 291 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • HDFS 292 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • HDFS 341 - Family Theories

    Credits: 3
    Various theoretical approaches to marriage and family. Explores strengths and weaknesses, similarities and differences among theories. How each theoretical framework influences views and approaches to marriage and family issues. Prerequisites: HDFS 150  and HDFS 241  or by permission.


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  • HDFS 410-510 - Parenting

    Credits: 3
    The study of theories, models, research and skills regarding parenting effectiveness and parent-child relations in the context of Western, Native American, and other cultures living in the U. S. Included are comparisons of the relative strengths and weaknesses of various parenting approaches, historical perspective on parenthood and children, and the developmental perspectives of children and parenting. Best practices for individual and community parent education programs will be addressed.


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  • HDFS 425-525 - Family Resiliency

    Credits: 3
    Literature on stress experienced by individuals and families with an emphasis on a systemic analysis of the conceptual/clinical literature of individual and family resilience will be examined. Individual and family characteristics of resilient families and prevention and solution-based principles will be explored in order to understand and promote family resilience in a developmental and ecological context. Students in counseling and human development as well as education, nursing, and other behavioral, social, and health sciences may benefit from the course.


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  • HDFS 435-535 - Family Policy

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the impact of family policies, government laws, and programs related to family life. The course will emphasize the current state of families—or family trends—and the implications of such trends for family policy. The varied effects that policies and programs have on different types of families and different aspects of family functioning and well-being will be explored.


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  • HDFS 441 - Professional Issues in Human Development and Family Studies

    Credits: 3
    Study of professional issues in the Child and Family Studies field. Course materials are inclusive of public policy, advocacy, leadership, professional development and ethics and workplace issues. Prerequisites: HDFS major with senior standing.


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  • HDFS 480 - Travel Studies

    Credits: 1-5
    This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will participate in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation and a written report.


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  • HDFS 486-586 - Service Learning

    Credits: (1-3)
    Service-Learning in Human Development and Family Studies, including service planning, interaction with community, and reflection. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.


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  • HDFS 487 - Preparation for Practicum

    Credits: 1
    Preparation for Practicum will complete the requirements needed to enroll in HDFS 495 Practicum. Students will independently investigate practicum sites using criteria for an approved site. Upon approval, students will meet with the agency supervisor to develop professional goals for the practicum experience and create the practicum contract. This course will be taken the semester prior to enrolling in HDFS 495 Practicum.


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  • HDFS 491-591 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • HDFS 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • HDFS 495 - Practicum

    Credits: 6
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisites: HDFS 237 , HDFS 255 , HDFS 341 , HDFS 441 , HDFS 487  and by department consent.


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HIST (History)
  

  • HIST 111 - World Civilizations I (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    A survey of the history, culture, religion and society of the principal civilizations of the world to 1500. Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • HIST 112 - World Civilizations II (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    A survey of the history, culture, religion and society of the principal civilizations of the world since 1500. Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • HIST 121 - Western Civilization I (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    Surveys the evolution of western civilization from its beginnings into the Reformation and religious wars. Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • HIST 122 - Western Civilization II (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    Surveys the development of western civilization from the Reformation era to the present. Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • HIST 151 - United States History I (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Surveys the background and development of the United States from its colonial origins to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • HIST 152 - United States History II (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Surveys development of the United States since the Civil War and Reconstruction. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • HIST 280 - Writing History

    Credits: 3
    Study and practice in the major types of historical writing, including research papers, critical book reviews, and essays.


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  • HIST 292 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • HIST 312 - History of Modern Asia (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the history of modern Chinese and Japanese civilizations.


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  • HIST 320 - Nazi and Soviet Europe

    Credits: 3
    This course presents an analysis of Nazi and Soviet history in early twentieth-century Europe.  The class will examine not only the political origins of these regimes, but also the economic, social, intellectual and cultural developments. 


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  • HIST 326 - Renaissance and Reformation (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the major European political powers in the 14th-16th centuries. The course will examine the dramatic changes in politics, society, religion, economics and world view occasioned by the phenomena known as the Renaissance and the Reformation.


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  • HIST 341 - English History to 1688 (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Presents English History from the earliest times through the Glorious Revolution of 1688.


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  • HIST 349 - Women in American History (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course will investigate the role of women in the history of the United States. It will attempt to discover what impact women had on the course of events. Selected women and their careers will be highlighted. Cross-Listed: WMST 349 .


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  • HIST 352 - Revolution and Early National United States (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Causes of the American Revolution, War for Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention of 1787, establishment of the Federal Union and early years of the Republic.


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  • HIST 357 - America from WWI to the Great Depression: The Perils of Prosperity, 1914-1941

    Credits: 3
    Major political, social, economic, and cultural developments from 1914 to 1941, including WWI, the “Roaring” 20s, the Great Depression, and movement toward WWII.


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  • HIST 358 - The U.S. Since 1941 (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Social, economic, and political change. The consequences, domestic and foreign, of global power and rising affluence.


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  • HIST 368 - History and Culture of the American Indian (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Presents history and culture of North American Indians from before white contact to the present, emphasizing regional Dakota cultures. Cross-Listed: AIS 368 .


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  • HIST 378 - Social and Cultural History of the US

    Credits: 3
    Aspects of social development, with major emphasis on the period since the Civil War. Themes include gender, class, race, family, education, religion, leisure, music, arts, and values.


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  • HIST 379 - Environmental History of the U.S. (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the relationship between the natural environment and the historical movements of humans by tracing U.S. environmental changes, beginning with the activities of the Native American peoples through the Euro-American presence to the Cold War era.


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  • HIST 380 - Imperialism, Then and Now

    Credits: 3
    The course seeks to understand formal and informal imperialism as a distinct, singular process, which has played a central role in world economy since 1500.  The course will analyze gender, ethnic, racial and class inequality at the local, state and global level. Contemporary implications of imperialism will be discussed, especially in the context of economic development and democratization prospects in the Global South. Spanish, Dutch, British, Ottoman and Russian Empires will be covered.


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