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POLS 422 - American Foreign Policy
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A study of contemporary United States foreign policy. The course includes an analysis of threats and issues originating from the external world and facing America, and the suitable American response, responsibilities, and commitments. Prerequisite: POLS 130 - Introduction to International Relations or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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△ POLS 425 - Policy Studies
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to the evaluation of public policy in the United States. Students assess the process and substance of policy on various topics such as pollution, poverty, crime, illness, and violence. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics . Offered every two years.
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POLS 429 - Policy Reform
(3 S.H.)
Strategies and problems of making, implementing, and changing public policy. Discussion addresses policy stakeholders as they are involved in developing and reforming public policy. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics . Offered every two years.
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△ POLS 450 - Feminist Political Theory
(3 S.H.)
This course investigates different perspectives in feminist political thought. Students will consider psychological, Marxist, radical, liberal, utopian, and French Feminist arguments, in order to understand the ways that political theorists have wrestled with the question of woman/women. Offered every two years.
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◎ POLS 460 - North American Relations
(3 S.H.)
This course examines the relations among the three countries of North America: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The examination of these relations involves the applicable theories of regional cooperation and conflict with special emphasis on integration. The course will also develop an understanding of the evolution of the current state of relations among the three. Focus will be on trade relations, the institutions of NAFTA, security issues, migration, the potential of building a regional community (along political, social, and economic lines), citizen perceptions, and overall development. Prerequisite: POLS 130 - Introduction to International Relations or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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△ POLS 475 - Democratization and Its Challenges
(3 S.H.)
The emphasis of this course is on the wave of democratization that is sweeping the world and the challenges that the new democracies face in consolidating themselves. This course covers the theory of democracy and the institutional, cultural, and socio-economic challenges that countries face as they seek to make the transition from dictatorship to democracy. Prerequisite: POLS 135 - Comparative Political Systems or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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◎ POLS 488 - Issues in International Politics
(3 S.H.)
The purpose of the course is to enable students to have an opportunity to discuss a variety of contemporary global issues, which may not be covered in a regular course such as terrorism, religious fundamentalism, human rights and state sovereignty, and ethno-nationalism. Topics vary from year to year, depending upon their prominence or the instructor’s judgment that they should receive consideration. Prerequisite: POLS 130 - Introduction to International Relations or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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POLS 499 - Seminar
(1-3 S.H.)
The subject matter is arranged by the instructor before the course is offered. Students can repeat the course without limitation on the number of credits as long as the subject matter is different.
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PS 398 - Internship
(3 S.H.)
Internship for Professional Studies majors who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours including at least 21 hours of upper-division credits. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Grade only.
Note: PS 398 and PS 399 - Internship may be combined up to a maximum of six credits.
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PS 399 - Internship
(3-6 S.H.)
Internship for Professional Studies majors only who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours including at least 21 hours of upper-division credits. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. P/NC only.
PS 399 and PS 398 - Internship may be combined up to a maximum of six credits.
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REGC 490 - Seminar in Adult Education
(1-3 S.H.)
Leadership topics from an intrapersonal and interpersonal perspective on a variety of current issues in both the public and private sector.
May be repeated when offered for different subject content and topic title.
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PSY 158 - Drugs and Human Behavior
(3 S.H.)
A broad, freshman-level introduction to issues surrounding drug use, properties of specific drugs, and drug policy in the United States. Online format during summer session. Offered yearly.
Note: Credits not applicable to psychology electives.
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PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science
(3 S.H.)
A broad introduction to psychology: the science of human behavior and mental processes, focusing on its questions, methods, research findings, theories, and applications. Meets GOAL 5. Offered each semester.
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◆ PSY 231 - Statistics
(3 S.H.)
An overview of the concepts, procedures, and applications of descriptive, correlational, and inferential statistics in the behavioral sciences. Topics include central tendency, variability, correlation, linear regression, parametric and non-parametric tests of significance. Prerequisites: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science and completion of Math/Statistics Basic Skills Requirement. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PSY 250 - Developmental Psychology
(3 S.H.)
A survey of the patterns of change and stability in human behavior from conception to death. Theories and research pertaining to growth and change in physical, cognitive, personality, and social functioning across the life span are examined. Meets GOAL 5. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PSY 275 - Psychology of Women and Gender
(3 S.H.)
A survey of scientific research into the nature of female behavior contrasted with male, including implications for modern living. Topics include gender stereotypes; gender development/typing; gender comparisons in social, personality, and cognitive areas, education and work, love relationships, sexuality, mental and physical health issues, and violence. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.
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PSY 298 - Health Psychology
(3 S.H.)
Explores psychological factors in optimal maintenance of health, treatment of illness and recovery from or adjustment to ongoing health problems. Theories, research methods, and clinical applications from the biopsychosocial context as applied to health psychology are examined. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.
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PSY 301 - Introduction to Learning
(3 S.H.)
Behavioral, associative, and cognitive theories of learning and memory are reviewed. Topics include reinforcement, punishment, extinction, generalization, discrimination, observational learning, and motivation. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.
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PSY 303 - Brain and Behavior
(3 S.H.)
A survey of how neuron physiology directs behavior. Topics include a discussion of functional neuroanatomy as applied to the study of emotion, consciousness, social behavior, feeding, and memory. Also includes a discussion of neurological and psychological disorders and the diseases of aging. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PSY 305 - Theories of Personality
(3 S.H.)
A survey of major theoretical perspectives. Personality theory, research, and assessment are considered from a variety of viewpoints including the psychodynamic, behavioral, dispositional, and phenomenological perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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◎ PSY 311 - Careers in Psychology
(1 S.H.)
An introduction to and examination of career options for students of psychology and related disciplines. Topics include job opportunities for those with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and how to prepare for and choose graduate programs. Prerequisites: 9 credit hours in psychology and CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PSY 315 - Adolescent Development
(3 S.H.)
This course will focus heavily on the developmental period of adolescence and include some information from the developmental period of emerging adulthood (roughly equivalent to ages 12 to 18-25). The major domains of development—biological, cognitive, and social—will be covered in the course. The course will also cover issues related to psychosocial development (e.g., intimacy, achievement, problems during adolescence). Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . PSY 250 - Developmental Psychology is recommended, but not required. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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PSY 325 - Social Psychology
(3 S.H.)
Overview of theories and research in social psychology. Topics include social cognition, the self, stereotyping and prejudice, attitudes and persuasion, interpersonal relationships, and group behavior. Meets GOAL 5. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PSY 330 - Psychology and the Law
(3 S.H.)
Psychological analysis of the legal system, focusing on perception, memory, and decision-making processes by individuals in the system. Topics include eyewitnesses, expert witnesses, the identification and evaluation of suspects, jury trials, capital punishment, and current topics. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PSY 335 - Human Factors Psychology
(3 S.H.)
An examination of psychological principles applied to the relationship between technology and human capabilities in the design and operation of both human-machine systems and environments in which humans live, work, and play. Specific topics include human perceptual and motor capabilities, machine displays and controls, and workspace design. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.
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PSY 360 - Personnel Psychology
(3 S.H.)
Analysis and review of applied psychology in the field of work including job analysis, personnel selection, performance evaluation, training design and evaluation, job design, human engineering, fatigue, safety and physical working conditions. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.
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PSY 369 - Cognitive Psychology
(3 S.H.)
Contemporary scientific approaches to understanding human mental activity-the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of knowledge. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, concept formation, language, imagery, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Both theory and applications to other disciplines and everyday life are addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PSY 400 - Independent Study or Research
(1-3 S.H.)
Independent study or research for credit under the guidance of a faculty member with prior permission. Can be repeated. Teaching assistantships and field experience may be available but only on a P/NC basis. Prerequisites: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science and other requirements as determined by the instructor. Offered each semester.
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PSY 410 - Sensation and Perception
(3 S.H.)
A careful consideration of how we come to know about our world through our senses. Emphasis on vision and audition, including clinical aspects. Also addresses taste, smell, and skin senses including pain. Both theory and applications to other disciplines and everyday life are addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.
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PSY 418 - Behavioral Pharmacology
(3 S.H.)
An analysis of the psychological, sociological, and physiological factors related to pharmacological treatment of psychological disorders and chemical dependency. Additionally, a discussion of traditional medicine and drug development is included. This course does not meet teacher certification. It is designed for non-education majors. Prerequisites: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science and PSY 303 - Brain and Behavior . Grade only. Offered yearly.
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PSY 420 - Abnormal Psychology
(3 S.H.)
The origins, development, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Topics include mood, anxiety, and schizophrenic disorders as well as selected topics, which may include somatoform and dissociative disorders, life-span related disorders, substance use disorders, organic disorders, psychological aspects of illness, and prevention. Prerequisites: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science and 3 additional S.H. in psychology. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PSY 425 - Organizational Psychology
(3 S.H.)
An analytical survey of theory and research in organizational socialization, decision-making, motivation, leadership and the use of power and authority, communication, organizational change and development, and the evaluation of organizational effectiveness. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science . Grade only. Offered yearly.
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PSY 433 - Neuroscience
(4 S.H.)
A survey of contemporary theories and research methods in neuroscience. Topics include a discussion of functional neuroanatomy as applied to the regulation of homeostasis, motor systems, cognitive processing, and a discussion of advanced topics in the areas of motor, neurological, and psychological disorders. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: 9 S.H. in psychology including PSY 303 - Brain and Behavior or 9 S.H. in biology. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PSY 498 - Seminar in Psychology
(3 S.H.)
A variable-topic course involving in-depth study of a specialized subject area within psychology. Can be repeated with different topics. Prerequisites: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science and other requirements as determined by the instructor. Grade only. Offered as available.
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RTTR 144 - Contemporary Activities
(1 S.H.)
This course introduces the student to varied contemporary, movements-based activities. A variety of activities will be introduced as a means of encouraging movement and expanding the student’s leisure interest profile.
Note: Additional fee. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
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RTTR 145 - The Search for Self-Esteem
(1 S.H.)
Current trends show a movement from a sole focus on physical health to that of overall wellness, or a more active process of making healthy choices related to body, mind, and spirit. Self-confidence and self-respect are, in essence, self-esteem, which is the basis for living “well.” Self-esteem has a major impact on decision-making, relationships, careers—just about everything we experience in life. This course will focus on understanding, exploring, and enhancing one’s self esteem as the basis for making healthy life choices. Grade only.
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RTTR 203 - Recreational Programming
(3 S.H.)
This course provides an introduction to recreational and sports programming and leadership concepts. Grade only.
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RTTR 210 - Professional Development in Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation
(1 S.H.)
Explores the array of professional opportunities through interaction with invited experts and experiential exercises. Prepares students for the profession by fulfilling volunteerism and professional organization requirements as well as the initial development of portfolios and resumes. Grade only.
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RTTR 222 - Resources and Applications in Program Delivery for Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation
(3 S.H.)
Students develop resource applications for program delivery in recreation, tourism, and therapeutic recreation including the creation of newsletters, brochures, business cards, database and budget management, and agency websites. Prerequisite: RTTR 203 - Recreational Programming . Grade only.
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RTTR 229 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies
(3 S.H.)
History and development of recreation, and principles, and philosophies of leisure. Modern-day concepts of leisure will also be addressed. Grade only.
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RTTR 239 - Outdoor Pursuits
(3 S.H.)
An overview of the theory and practice of adventure/challenge education. Processing skills included. Classroom as well as experiential involvement. Challenge by choice philosophy. Additional fee. Grade only.
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RTTR 240 - Outdoor Pursuits II
(3 S.H.)
Use of the environment for year-round adventure recreation activities and learning of advanced camping/canoeing and/or kayaking and/or rafting skills. Several day- to month-long camping experiences. Additional fee. Grade only.
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RTTR 244 - Stewardship of Self and the Environment: Building a Principled Way of Life
(3 S.H.)
Students will explore and critically analyze information from popular culture and research sources to assist in the development of their affective, psychomotor, and cognitive domains as described by Bloom. Students will also investigate their social selves by comparing themselves to selected role models. Students will have the opportunity to critically analyze themselves while developing a slogan, motto, mission, goals, and objectives to assist with their sustainable journey through the university environment. Students will chart themselves to determine the extent to which they become contributing sustainable members of the campus and the surrounding community. Grade only.
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RTTR 245 - Therapeutic Recreation and Services
(3 S.H.)
History, philosophy, theories, and professionalism of therapeutic recreation. Factors influencing service delivery and models of service delivery will also be addressed. Grade only.
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RTTR 246 - Leisure Education in Therapeutic Recreation
(3 S.H.)
This course introduces leisure education as a process whereby students will “recognize leisure as an avenue for personal satisfaction and enrichment, become familiar with an array of leisure opportunities, understand the impact leisure has on society, and make decisions regarding their own leisure behavior.” (Zeyen, Odum & Lacaster, 1977). Grade only.
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RTTR 265 - Leisure in Different Cultures
(3 S.H.)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to different cultures through travel study. Applies only to travel education programs offered through RTTR and the ADVT minor. Repeatable for credit when students enroll in different travel/study programs. Grade only.
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RTTR 290 - Foundations of Tourism
(3 S.H.)
This course will explore the tourism system and expose the students to the delineations of tourists and tourism enterprises, travel trends, governmental and non-governmental roles, transportation providers, and destination services and attractions. Attention will also be given to the impacts of tourism. Grade only.
Note: Additional fee.
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RTTR 302 - Adventure Travel and Tourism Development
(3 S.H.)
An overview of the rapidly growing adventure tourism industry, and its relation to the field of recreation and leisure studies. Course emphasis will be placed on adventure tourism and national and international “eco-tourism,” which promotes cultural and environmental sensitivity. Grade only.
Note: Additional fee.
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RTTR 339 - Wilderness Ethics, Safety, and Survival
(3 S.H.)
Students will examine the elements of ethical wilderness trip planning, low impact activities, and select appropriate gear and equipment for trip safety. Survival and rescue skills will also be examined in this course. Grade only.
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RTTR 370 - Festival and Special Event Planning
(3 S.H.)
This course introduces students to the details of festival and special event planning, implementation, and evaluation from the perspective of the recreation and/or tourism professional. Following an introduction to concepts of special event/festival planning, implementation, and evaluation, students become experientially involved with the critical analysis of a special event or festival. Student analysis of the assigned special event/festival will integrate all phases of the recreation experience (anticipation, travel to, the experience itself, travel from, and recollection). Grade only.
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RTTR 380 - Commercial Recreation
(3 S.H.)
Principles and procedures related to the development and operation of recreation, tourism, resort, and outdoor adventure commercial enterprises. This course prepares the student to conduct feasibility studies within the leisure services industry and to learn the functions of day-to-day operations required to maintain a profitable recreation enterprise. Prerequisite: RTTR 203 - Recreational Programming or instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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RTTR 390 - Tourism Planning
(3 S.H.)
Tourism planning involves maximizing benefits and minimizing negative impacts for local and regional tourism destinations. Student will be exposed to and understand positive and negative impacts of tourism; the need for resource inventories; the matching of resources with particular visitors, superstructure, and infrastructural needs; and the service quality necessary for visitor satisfaction and repeat visitation. Grade only. Offered on travel study program only.
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◆ RTTR 393 - Evaluation in Recreation, Tourism, and Therapeutic Recreation
(3 S.H.)
The procedures and applications of social science research and evaluation methods are applied to recreation settings. Course content includes design, methods of data collection, interpretation, and presentation of the data. Emphasis is given to evaluation techniques used by recreation professionals. Grade only.
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RTTR 396 - Leadership and Group Dynamics: An Experiential Education Approach
(3 S.H.)
As a member of a travel study group for an extended period of time, participants in this experientially based course will have a rich opportunity to observe, apply, synthesize, and reflect upon readings and personal experiences pertinent to leadership and group dynamics issues. Grade only. Offered on travel study programs only.
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RTTR 397 - Internship in Recreation and Tourism
(1-12 S.H.)
The application of skill, knowledge and concepts necessary for planning, organizing and conducting recreation and leisure services. Permission and 2.50 GPA overall as it appears on the DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) report prior to completion of registration for the internship. The vast majority of interns enroll in 10 or 12 credit internships. Double majors must complete two RTTR internships. A maximum of 21 internship credits may be applied toward graduation, per university policies. Interns must complete a 12 (or more) consecutive week, 480-hour placement under the supervision of a qualified recreation specialist if enrolled for 10 credits; interns must complete a 15 (or more) consecutive week, 600-hour placement under the supervision of a qualified recreation specialist if enrolled for 12 credits. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the RTTR major and completion of recreation core courses, or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
Note: Note: Students are reminded to complete a graduation application within the timeframe designated by the Records and Registration Services.
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RTTR 399 - Internship in Therapeutic Recreation
(1-12 S.H.)
The application of skill, knowledge and concepts necessary for planning, organizing and conducting recreation and leisure services. Interns must complete a 600-hour placement (15 or more consecutive weeks) under the supervision of a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) . Prerequisites: Senior standing in the TR major, completion of recreation core courses or instructors permission, 2.50 GPA overall as it appears in DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) prior to completion of registration for the internship. In addition, Therapeutic Recreation interns must obtain a copy of their intern supervisor’s current NCTRC certificate. P/NC only.
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RTTR 412 - Independent Study in Recreation, Tourism or Therapeutic Recreation
(1-3 S.H.)
Opportunity to work independently. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, preparation of proposed outline, and major advisor’s permission. Grade only.
Repeatable for credit up to three times.
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RTTR 417 - Special Topics in Recreation, Tourism or Therapeutic Recreation
(1-3 S.H.)
Typically offered on a workshop basis. Subject matter determined by department. Course may be repeated when offered with different subject matter, content, and title. Grade only.
Note: Additional fee.
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RTTR 421 - Outdoor Education and Interpretive Services
(3 S.H.)
Exploration of the out-of-doors as a medium to enhance cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning for persons of all ages. Outdoor recreation as a component of outdoor education is also addressed. Grade only.
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RTTR 450 - Travel Study in Costa Rica
(2 S.H.)
This course focuses on student-based field research to assist the municipalities of Playa Dominical and Playa Uvita to develop their natural resources, tourism products, and associated services. Students will engage in inventorying natural resources, gathering data about tourism demand and supply, and constructing a database to help local officials make better tourism-related decisions. Prior to the study, students will be exposed to basic tourism and natural resources development concepts that have applications in Playa Dominical and Playa Uvita. Post-study work will focus on report development and the assessment of other tourism products and services in Costa Rica. Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission and concurrent enrollment in GEOS 450 - Travel Study in Costa Rica . Grade only.
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RESC 140 - Topics in the Humanities
(3. S.H.)
This course is designed to explore the nature and scope of the human experience. It will explore the search for meaning and value in human life by examining its expression in cultural forms and texts, literature, and the arts. The topics will vary and will often take an interdisciplinary approach to the subject. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities).
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RESC 143 - Experience and Expressions
(3. S.H.)
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for creative expression through a significant experiential/studio component. It will introduce the student to the creative process and develop basic skills and aesthetic awareness. The topics will vary and will often take an interdisciplinary approach to the subject. Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts).
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RESC 150 - Insights and Implications
(3 S.H.)
In this course, students will have an opportunity to integrate the perspectives and information offered in interdisciplinary clusters of courses. Students will also apply those perspectives and information in discussions and a term project focused on a contemporary issue related to the cluster theme. Course topics will vary. Meets GOAL 9.
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RESC 151 - Concepts and Context
(3 S.H.)
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for developing skill in the critical analysis of concepts and issues facing us in today’s world. It will introduce the student to a systematic approach to the analysis of current issues. The topics will vary and will often take an interdisciplinary approach to the subject. This course partially satisfies the 120 semester hour requirement for graduation.
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RESC 201 - Residential College Seminar: Varies
(1 S.H.)
This course is designed to explore the connections between various disciplines through activities outside of class and discussion. This class partially satisfies the 120 semester hour requirement for graduation. Grade only.
This course may be repeated up to three times under different topics.
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RESC 301 - Resident Assistant Development
(2 S.H.)
This course will offer students in leadership positions an opportunity to expand their leadership skills through a series of classroom experiences. The seminar-style course will have three distinct phases. The first phase will focus on the development of the individual. The second phase centers on group development. The final phase will have the student look at community development, not only in the college setting, but also in nonacademic settings.
May be repeated for credit using the course number RESC 302 (Resident Assistant Development).
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SCIE 201 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science in Your Environment
(4 S.H.)
An integrated science experience designed specifically for elementary education majors. Inquiry-based exploration of chemical and physical characteristics of nature in the regional and global community. Focus on development of pre-service student pedagogical content knowledge and connections to state and national science education standards as relates to teaching science in elementary schools. Enrollment limited to elementary education majors. Lecture and laboratory combined. Field trips required. Offered every semester.
Note: Effective Spring 2013 - An integrated science experience designed specifically for elementary education majors. Inquiry-based exploration of chemical and physical characteristics of nature in the regional and global community. Focus on development of pre-service student pedagogical content knowledge and connections to state and national science education standards as relates to teaching science in elementary schools. Field trips required. Lecture and laboratory combined. Meets GOAL 3. Offered every semester.
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SCIE 203 - Investigative Science III: Scientific Investigation of Your Environment
(4 S.H.)
An integrated science experience designed specifically for elementary education majors. Inquiry-based laboratory and field exploration of biological and geological characteristics of our environment in the regional and global community as well as the problems facing the environment. Focus on development of pre-service student pedagogical content knowledge and connections to state and national science education standards as relates to teaching science in elementary schools. Field trips required. Enrollment limited to elementary education majors. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory combined. Prerequisites: SCIE 201 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science in Your Environment . Offered every semester as needed.
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◎ SOCW 340 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
(3 S.H.)
This course looks at the profession of social work and U.S. social welfare policy, both historically and in the present. Grade only. Offered Fall and Spring semester on the Winona and annually in the Rochester campus.
Limited enrollment.
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SOCW 350 - Field Experience I
(3 S.H.)
This course provides students with an experience in a human service agency through 120 hours of volunteer service. Students meet regularly to share information about their respective placements. Prerequisite or corequisite: ◎ SOCW 340 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare . Limited enrollment. P/NC only.
Note: Note: All field courses require an additional fee to cover malpractice liability insurance. May be taken twice for credit.
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SOCW 355 - Multicultural Issues
(3 S.H.)
This course prepares participants to critically examine salient multicultural issues in our community and society. Students will acquire a foundational understanding of key concepts including culture, multiculturalism, assimilation, pluralism, citizenship, immigration, and refugee status. They will also gain appreciation for how these concepts reflect global processes and impact community members’ lives and society. Offered annually in the Rochester campus.
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SOCW 360 - Experiencing Mexican Cultures
(3 S.H.)
This course uses a comparative historical approach and experiential learning to provide students an intimate understanding of Mexican cultures and cultural diversity and the ability to critically apply acquired knowledge to life in their home communities. Corequisite: SOCW 361 - Mexican Social Services .
Note: Limited enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
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SOCW 361 - Mexican Social Services
(3 S.H)
This course uses experiential and service learning to provide students with an intimate understanding of Mexican social service systems through the lenses of Mexican cultures. Comparative analyses enable students to grasp the importance of cultures in developing and applying effective social service interventions across diverse populations. Corequisite: SOCW 360 - Experiencing Mexican Cultures .
Note: Limited enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
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SOCW 362 - Migration Policy
(3 S.H.)
This travel study course is intended to provide participants unique insight into migration between Mexico and the United States by developing a foundational academic understanding of migration processes and policy and by providing opportunities to analyze current social issues through exchanges with U.S. and Mexican policy-makers, academic experts, migrant advocates, migrant service providers, members of communities affected by migration, families of migrants, and migrants. May be repeated once for an additional three credits.
Note: Limited enrollment. May be repeated once for an additional three credits.
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SOCW 365 - Social Work Practice I - Ethics and Interviewing
(3 S.H.)
The first of three practice courses to prepare students as generalist practitioners able to provide services and intervene for change at all systems levels. Values, ethics, and interviewing skills with diverse populations stressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the social work major. Grade only. Offered each semester on the Winona campus; annually on the Rochester campus.
Note: Limited enrollment.
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