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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
An educationally directed program under the supervision of faculty and professionals in the field that offers students opportunities to acquire skills to test in a field setting the theories and principles learned in the classroom. Prerequisites: CRIM 1307 and 3336.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the structure and governance of the U.S. system of higher education through an overview of the system and its history, a survey of the missions and purposes served by U.S. colleges and universities, and an investigation of some of the pressing policy questions now confronting those institutions. External and internal constraints and contemporary issues are examined from conceptual, practical and policy perspectives for an understanding of the roles and challenges of higher education in American society.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the critical elements of analytical/intellectual and reflective examination of core issues and challenges in the practice of leadership, mentoring and training in the field of college student services. With an emphasis on practical application, students engage in observations, discussions, assessments and examinations of extant theories within the context of their own related experiences. Contemporary definitions are examined, models are explored, and responsibilities/privileges of student service professionals are synthesized by students toward the development of a personal philosophy and repertoire of skills/tools needed for professional success.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a supervised professional internship in the field of college student development services. Students, with the assistance of faculty members (where necessary), locate a college, university or organization where they can be employed or do volunteer work and can be supervised while earning academic credit, gaining experience in their own or a related field, learning skills that cannot be taught in classrooms, applying theories and skills learned in their academic program, and broadening their career opportunities. A written proposal that includes, at a minimum, the anticipated learning outcomes, placement site, expected duties, name of the site supervisor and methods of evaluation must be submitted to the MACSD program director 30 days prior to registration. Ordinarily, this course is taken during a student's final term of enrollment. Approval of the MACSD program director is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a supervised professional research-based experience that builds on or integrates the concepts students have learned in the field of college student development services. Students, with the assistance of faculty members (where necessary), locate a college, university or organization where they can work with a college student development office on a research project applicable to evaluating and/or improving services. A written proposal defining the topic to be researched, sources and research design to be used must be presented to the MACSD director 30 days prior to registration. Ordinarily, this course is taken during a student's final term of enrollment. Approval of the MACSD program director is required.
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3.00 Credits
Students will read, discuss, and write about an ethnically and/or culturally diverse selection of fiction, poetry, drama, and belles lettres. They will learn the characteristics of these major literary genres and become familiar with some of the cultural conventions that both shape, and are shaped by, works of literature. Students will be expected to become familiar with various terms of literary criticism used in the analysis of poetry and fiction. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions, as well as write several short papers. Prerequisite: FSTY 1311 or ENGW 1301. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to a wide range of artistic expression, including the visual, performing and cinematic arts. Through a variety of readings, lectures and discussions, and by attending plays, exhibits, and films, students will be exposed to the breadth and depth of the arts, from aesthetic principles and arts vocabulary to the role of criticism. This course will explore the relationship of various art forms to each other, placing them in a historical and cultural context. Students will also study one art form in depth, focusing on the immediate creative experience, while developing critical criteria for viewing and appreciating all art. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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3.00 Credits
The American experience has varied with the gender, race, ethnicity and social class of the person. The purpose of this course is to examine this diversity in experience throughout the country's history. The course will place individual and group experiences within the social, economic and political context of various eras, exploring group differences in experience and perspective as well as the ideals and values that define American civic culture. The overall goal of this course is to develop historical understanding of the problems and strengths inherent in our pluralistic society. Prerequisite: FSTY 1311 or ENGW 1301. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents the principles and methods of economics, sociology and political science to analyze current social problems. It is complementary to "The American Experience" in that it continues the theme of social pluralism and consideration of social and political ideas as it explores the problems and issues our society faces in the present. Class discussions and assignments are structured to encourage students to address the meaning of individual and public responsibility as well as to define the common good. The importance of conflicting values in defining social problems and their solutions is included. Prerequisite: CULF 1320, ENGW 1302 or ENGW 1307, and completion of the Computer Competency requirement or concurrent enrollment in ITCC 0001. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the history of global economics, global politics and cultural processes from the 16th to the 21st centuries. It explores the evolution of their interrelationships in an increasingly interdependent world. Students must demonstrate an understanding of these issues in order to successfully complete the course. Students will have on- and/or off-campus curricular and co-curricular experiences that contribute to global understanding. Prerequisite: CULF 2321 and Junior standing.
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