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HON 300F. Godell, Escher & Bach
3.00
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HON 300H. Research & Information
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 300I. The Science & Social Context of Infectious Diseases
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 300J. Truth & Science
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 300L. International Science & Technology Affairs
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 300N. Literature & Psychology
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 300P. African American Folk Culture Through Film
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 300T. Art & Trauman in the 20th Century
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 300U. Writing and Human Development
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 300V. Global Infectious Disease
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 300W. A Women’s Colloquium
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 301. The Nuclear Age: Living with the Genie
3.00
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HON 302. A Taste of the Appalachian Trail
3.00
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HON 303. Caribbean Literature and Culture
3.00
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HON 321. Leadership I
3.00
This Honors Seminar is the first course within the Leadership Area of Emphasis. Students will be introduced to the meaning, study, and practice of leadership through the examination and evaluation of leadership styles and behavior. Students will analyze the way in which leadership principles and practices have been and can be applied to their lives. Through this study, students will develop their own personal leadership potential.
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HON 322. Leadership II
3.00
This Honors Seminar offers a variety of individualized and/or small group experiential learning opportunities in association with the Leadership Area of Emphasis. Prerequisite: HON 321
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HON 323. Leadership III
1.00 - 3.00
This practicum course offers an intense independent study opportunity for students to work one-on-one, or in small groups, with faculty mentors on a project of their design. Thus, the specifics of these offerings will be designed by faculty mentors and the Area of Emphasis Honors student(s). Objectives, goals, and deliverables should be an extension and follow-up to activities associated with an experiential Areas of Emphasis course. Prerequisites: HON 321 and HON 322
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HON 331. Global Studies I
3.00
This Honors Seminar is the first course within the Global Studies Area of Emphasis. We will examine how people study and perceive similarities, differences, and interdependencies among human societies through the exploration of social sciences, arts, humanities, health, education, environmental, and developmental studies. Course components will promote global citizenship through discussion, the introduction of new concepts, and critical thinking related to current issues and case studies.
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HON 332. Global Studies II
3.00
This Honors Seminar offers a variety of individualized and/or small group experiential learning opportunities in association with the Global Studies Area of Emphasis.
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HON 333. Global Studies III
1.00 - 3.00
This practicum course offers an intense independent study opportunity for students to work one-on-one, or in small groups, with faculty mentors on a project of their design. Thus, the specifics of these offerings will be designed by faculty mentors and the Area of Emphasis Honors student(s). Objectives, goals, and deliverables should be an extension and follow-up to activities associated with an experiential Areas of Emphasis course. Prerequisites: HON 331 and HON 332
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HON 341. Scientific Research I
3.00
This Honors Seminar is the first in the Research Area of Emphasis series. The course is designed as an introduction to the nature of scientific inquiry and what it means to be a research scientist and effective communicator. Course objectives will be met through the collective investigation of a ¿big¿ problem and the professional communication of the resulting findings. In doing so, students will gain scientific literacy skills to support future research efforts.
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HON 342. Scientific Research II
3.00
This Honors Seminar offers a variety of individualized and/or small group experiential learning opportunities in association with the Research Area of Emphasis. Prerequisite: HON 341
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HON 343. Scientific Research III
1.00 - 3.00
Practicum courses offer an intense independent study opportunity for students to work one-on-one, or in small groups, with faculty mentors on a project of their design. Thus, the specifics of these offerings will be designed by faculty mentors and the Area of Emphasis Honors student(s). Objectives, goals, and deliverables should be an extension and follow-up to activities associated with an experiential Areas of Emphasis course. Prerequisites: HON 341 & HON 342
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HON 351. Service I
3.00
This Honors Seminar is the first course within the Service Area of Emphasis. Engaged citizens make differences in the quality of life in local, national, and global communities. Upon studying a wide spectrum of contemporary issues, engaged citizens take action. This seminar provides opportunities for students to combine their intellectual pursuits with civic engagement and discourse, thereby empowering them to become engaged participants in tomorrow’s global society.
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HON 352. Service II
3.00
This Honors Seminar offers a variety of individualized and/or small group experiential learning opportunities in association with the Service Area of Emphasis.
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HON 353. Service III
1.00 - 3.00
This practicum course offers an intense independent study opportunity for students to work one-on-one, or in small groups, with faculty mentors on a project of their design. Thus, the specifics of these offerings will be designed by faculty mentors and the Area of Emphasis Honors student(s). Objectives, goals, and deliverables should be an extension and follow-up to activities associated with an experiential Areas of Emphasis course. Prerequisites: HON 351 and HON 352
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HON 361. Creativity I
3.00
The course explores basic concepts of creativity across the disciplines and cultures. Course content includes the study and analysis of creative expression, the application of theories and conceptual frameworks and the various modes of creative cognition.
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HON 362. Creativity II
1.00 - 3.00
This Honors Seminar offers a variety of individualized and/or small group experiential learning opportunities in association with the Creativity Area of Emphasis. Prerequisite: HON 361
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HON 363. Creativity III
1.00 - 3.00
This practicum course offers an intense independent study opportunity for students to work one-on-one, or in small groups, with faculty mentors on a project of their design. Thus, the specifics of these offerings will be designed by faculty mentors and the Area of Emphasis Honors student(s). Objectives, goals, and deliverables should be an extension and follow-up to activities associated with an experiential Areas of Emphasis course. Prerequisites: HON 361 & HON 362
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HON 450. Honors Independent Study
0.00
This course provides an opportunity to support summer immersion experiences for Honors students.
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HON 490. Independent Study
3.00
Honors Students
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HON 499A. Honors Senior Project
1.00
This is a three semester course, offered as parts A, B, and C for 1, 3, 2 credits per semester, receptively. Enrollment is restricted to those honors students (Track I, II, or III) whose senior projects are not discipline specific. This could include certain collaborative projects or experimentally based projects.
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HON 499B. Honors Senior Project
3.00
This is a three semester course, offered as parts A, B, and C for 1, 3, 2 credits per semester, receptively. Enrollment is restricted to those honors students (Track I, II, or III) whose senior projects are not discipline specific. This could include certain collaborative projects or experimentally based projects.
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HON 499C. Honors Senior Project
2.00
This is a three semester course, offered as parts A, B, and C for 1, 3, 2 credits per semester, receptively. Enrollment is restricted to those honors students (Track I, II, or III) whose senior projects are not discipline specific. This could include certain collaborative projects or experimentally based projects.
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HM 201. Foundations of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management
3.00
Crosslisted: SRM 201
An introduction to the basis for the professions that make up the School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management. A focus on these professions in governmental, voluntary, private, and commercial settings is incorporated. Finally both the economical significance and the professional preparation for success in the industry is both introduced and practiced. Prerequisite: HM OR SRM Major OR Permission of the Director
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HM 202. Foundations of Leadership in Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management
3.00
Crosslisted: SRM 202
An introduction to leadership in the Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management (HSRM) industry. The primary focus will be leadership theory, skill application with a focus on personal awareness. Prerequisite: HM OR SRM Major OR Permission of the Director
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HM 203. Foundations of Ethics and Law in Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management
3.00
Crosslisted: SRM 203
An introduction to ethics and law within the Sport, Hospitality and Recreation (HSRM) industry. The ethical portion introduces students to select theories of ethics, ethical issues and an ethical decision making model; and the legal portion introduces students to basic legal terminology and concepts while concentrating on negligence and employment issues. Prerequisite: HM OR SRM Major OR Permission of the Director
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HM 211. Overview of Hospitality and Tourism Management
3.00
Expose students to the areas of: lodging, food and beverage, tourism and entertainment management, special events and meeting planning, and club and resort management. Emphasis is on hospitality industry scope, organization, and economic impact; includes familiarization with industry terminology and individual and business contributors to the field of hospitality and tourism management. HM Majors Only
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HM 212. Hospitality Prowess
3.00
An applied hospitality course consisting of experiential exercises followed by class discussion along with actual work experience as an employee within the hospitality field. Role playing and cases are used as learning activities where the instructor acts as a facilitator to learning. Debriefing is used extensively as a way of creating essential theory. Students must successfully complete ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification. Lab Fee for ServSafe. HM Majors Only
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HM 298. Special Studies in Hospitality and Tourism Management
3.00
A special studies course designed to explore areas of current topical concern in the lodging, food and beverage, travel and tourism, and entertainment industries. Course content will vary. HM Majors Only
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HM 310. Practical Work Experience
0.00
Required 600 hours of approved hospitality and tourism work experience. Credit/No Credit only. All work sites must be approved. Corequisites: HM 312 . Prerequisites: Soph, Jr or Sr Standing, HM 201 , HM 202 , HM 203 , HM 211 and HM 212
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HM 311. Hotel Operations and Hospitality Technology
3.00
An in-depth look at a full service hotel through the eyes of a general manager. The course will focus on operations, engineering, housekeeping, uniformed services, front office, reservations and revenue management. Different hospitality technology platforms and software programs will be used to expose students to hospitality technology. Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing, Junior Standing or Senior Standing; HM 201 , HM 202 , HM 203 , HM 211 and HM 212 .
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HM 312. Culinary Arts & Menu Management
3.00
An application of basic food preparation and menu development. Focus is on preparing students to understand gastronomy and communicate with culinary professionals. This course includes development of effective menus, plate presentation, preparation methods, flavor development and food service trends. Lab fee applies. Uniform required. Prerequisites: Minimum of 45 credit hours complete, HM 201 , HM 202 , HM 203 , HM 211 and HM 212 , and ServSafe certified or equivalent or permission of director. Corequisite: HM 310 .
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HM 316. Country Club Management
3.00
An application of business concepts to the private equity club and full service resort industry. Industry cases are used to facilitate discussion of similarities and differences among private equity clubs, full service resorts and other hospitality business in the areas of culture, asset management and operations. Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing, Junior Standing or Senior Standing; HM 201 , HM 202 , HM 203 , HM 211 and HM 212 .
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HM 317. Introduction to Event Management
3.00
Course designed to explore conferences, conventions, expositions, meetings and special events as they relate to the responsibilities of a planner, selection criteria for host venues, legal and ethical issues, negotiating process, program design, budgeting, contracts, marketing, logistics and evaluation. Practical hands-on experience, through projects may occur. Prerequisite: HM 310 and HM 312 .
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HM 350. Culinary Arts and Catering Operations
3.00
An application of basic food preparations for the restaurant industry. Focus is on preparing students to understand gastronomy and communicate with culinarians. Menu development, plate presentation, preparation methods, and flavor development and food service trends will be experienced. Lab fee applies. Uniform required. HM 310 is the prerequisite. HM 351 and Junior Standing are the corequisites.
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HM 351. Cost Control and Budgeting
3.00
Introduction to cost control, budgeting and financial analysis as it relates to the hospitality industry. Students work as a team to create a detailed business plan. Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing, Junior Standing or Senior Standing; HM 201 , HM 202 , HM 203 , HM 211 and HM 212 .
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HM 361. Italian Culture and Wine
3.00
An introduction to the fundamentals of wine making, wine tasting, and glossary of terms provide a framework for visual, olfactory and gustative analysis. The historical value of wine, together with its cultural, economic and social meaning in Italy are explored. Course taught in Florence, Italy. Lab fee applies. Studies Abroad-Florence
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HM 362. Italian Gastronomy
3.00
This course is designed to teach students the applied approach to match wine and food from different parts of the world using flavors, textures, and components present in food and wine in complementing strategies. Emphasis will be placed on menu planning, cooking methods, and tasting wines with food in a formal dining room. Course offered in Florence, Italy. Lab fee applies. Studies Abroad-Florence
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HM 402. Supervisory Hospitality Internship
3.00
Required 400 hours of approved hospitality supervisory experience. CR/NC only. All work sites must be pre-approved Prerequisite: HM 310 , HM 312 and Junior Status
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HM 411. Hospitality Law
3.00
The course focuses on the application of the law to the hospitality and tourism industry including rights and obligations of guests and lodging, food service, club, event management and association operators. The identification of potential legal problems and formulation of preventive measures to limit/prevent liability are emphasized. Food service and beverage service certification included. Prerequisites: HTM 250, COB 218 , and Co- or Prerequisite COB 300
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HM 412. Club and Resort Management
3.00
An application of business concepts to the private equity club and full service resort industry. Industry cases are used to facilitate discussion of similarities and difference among private equity clubs, full service resorts, and other hospitality business in the areas of: culture, asset management, and operations. Prerequisite: Senior HTM status or instructor permission
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HM 413. Special Events & Meeting Management
3.00
A senior level course designed to explore conferences, conventions, expositions, meetings and special events as they relate to the responsibilities of a planner, selection criteria for host venues, legal and ethical issues, negotiating process, program design, budgeting, contracts, marketing, logistics, and evaluation. Prerequisite: HM 402 ; Corequisites: HM 440 , and HM 441
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HM 414. Beverage Management and Marketing
3.00
The course is designed to enhance knowledge in the identification and evaluation of beverages typically served in hospitality establishments. Special attention is given to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with regard to price/quality relationships; channels of distribution and marketing; trends and current issues faced by the industry; and service ethics. Prerequisite: 21 years old or older, declared HM major and HM 402
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HM 417. Advanced Event Management
3.00
This course examines event planning and management within a project management framework. The course is designed to provide hands-on experience in event planning. Students will work to plan and execute an event from start to finish with instructor oversight. Students will demonstrate, by executing an event, the core competencies required of a successful event manager. Prerequisites: HM 317 , HM 402 and permission of instructor or director.
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HM 419. Napa & Sonoma Wine and Culture
3.00
Napa and Sonoma are the premier wine growing regions in the United States. The wines influence wines across the US and around the world. The ability to impressively learn about the wine, food, and culture that influence the region can only be fully accomplished by visiting. Students are able to visit wineries and speak with owners, visit growers and speak with the farmers, visit nurseries and discuss varietals. Prerequisites: HM Major, 21 years old the first day of class and permission of the director.
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HM 421. Hospitality Ethics
3.00
Ethical issues and actions that have occurred, or are currently occurring, in the hospitality industry are examined from multiple perspectives. Examining recent scandals, real-world scenarios, news stories and common ethical dilemmas will enable a student to recognize an ethical dilemma, understand the components of the dilemma and make an ethical decision. Prerequisite: HM 402 or permission of director
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HM 422. Hospitality Human Resources Management
3.00
Identification and exploration of the information needs of the Hospitality manager in making policy and personnel decisions. Different philosophies and processes for locating, attracting, hiring and training a qualified staff are examined. Emphasis is placed on the work environment within the service industry. Employment law will be emphasized as a part of the course. Prerequisite: HM 402 or permission of director
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HM 440. Hospitality Leadership
3.00
Management teams are required to produce an enjoyable evening composed of quality food and entertainment while staying within budget. Students complete a financial and operational analysis upon completion of their themed event. Senior assessment may also occur. Corequisites: HM 441 . Prerequisites: HM 350 , HM 351 , HM 402 .
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HM 441. Hospitality Financial Management
3.00
An examination of common financial statements used by hospitality managers to make decisions regarding budgets and investment. Corporate financial models within the hospitality industry are explored, such as franchising, ownership and REITs. Appropriate software is used in the class. Prerequisite: HM 402 or permission of director
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HM 442. Hospitality Seminar
3.00
A senior capstone course designed to assist in transitioning from being a university student to holding a leadership role within the hospitality industry. The interactive course draws upon the umbrella curricular goals of the hospitality management program in communication, ethics, finance and leadership. Senior assessment may also occur. Prerequisites: HM 311 , HM 316 , HM 317 , HM 351 and HM 402 .
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HM 490. Special Studies in Hospitality and Tourism Management
1.00 - 3.00
Designed to give capable students in hospitality and tourism management an opportunity to complete independent study under faculty supervision.
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HM 498. Special Topics in Hospitality and Tourism Management
3.00
This course is designed to allow explorations of areas of current topical concern, or to exploit special situations. Course content will vary. For current course content consult your adviser.
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HM 499. Honors
1.00 - 6.00
See catalog description entitled “Graduation with Honors.”
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Human Resource Development |
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HRD 100. Human Resource Development Leadership Lab
2.00
HRD 100 is a hands-on practicum of leadership strategies and techniques designed to give each student a better appreciation for the dynamics of leadership in intimate, physically challenging, and stressful environments, both indoors and out. Students operate in teams which are formed and reorganized on a continuous basis, surrounded by peers at several levels of leadership experience and training. Collaborative learning is enhanced when students apply what they learn in class by describing relevant lessons learned through experiences outside the classroom. The focus of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to lead and follow in an observed setting and receive constant feedback and mentoring on their demonstrated leadership skills. Students learn through leading as well as through a critical reflection, inquiry, dialogue, and group interaction. Everyone is responsible for contributing to the learning process.
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HRD 101. Introduction to Leadership
1.00
An introduction to: various leadership styles and their effect on organizations; insight into the leaders’ roles and responsibilities within the context of the organization; character- and values-based leadership; basic leadership actions; the importance of self improvement in the areas of time management, health and fitness, goal setting, academic accomplishment and communications; group dynamics, and the development of interpersonal skills. Corequisite: HRD 100
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HRD 145. Leadership in A Diverse World
3.00
The purpose of this course is to prepare JMU students as leaders by promoting a conceptual understanding of leading, leadership and change, while encouraging practical application. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills by evaluating and analyzing leadership case studies. They will also conduct research into leadership in a diverse world appropriate to their context and focus. In addition, the student will engage in critical examination of leadership in everyday settings, giving particular attention to how leaders and followers interact with one another and behave on a daily basis and explore leading, leadership, and change from multiple perspectives. The notion of servant leadership will also be a focus: students will engage in self-examination of themselves as leaders, including style, assumptions, models, context and themes. Not Available to Seniors
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HRD 201. Leadership Styles Theory and Application
2.00
HRD 201 explores the dimensions of creative and innovative leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the leadership framework (train and behavior theories). Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership skills labs. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of institutional structures, duties and responsibilities of organizational/institutional leaders, and leadership in small organizations. Case studies provide tangible context for learning leadership skills, values, actions and attributes as they apply to a contemporary setting. Prerequisite: HRD 100 , 101 . Corequisite: HRD 202.
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HRD 240. Introduction to Human Resource Development
3.00
An introduction to the role and scope of human resource development with particular emphasis on required competencies for HRD professionals. Critical moral and ethical issues are introduced. HRD or Educational Media minors only
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HRD 245. Leadership in Organizational Settings
3.00
An examination of the principles of leadership and their application to group settings. Emphasis will be placed on the critical appraisal of the facets of leadership through the use of cases and readings. HRD or Educational Media minors only
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HRD 380. Performance and Task Analysis in Human Resource Development
3.00
This course is designed to provide the basic skill level for students in the area of performance analysis and subsequent assessment. Particular emphasis is placed on actual analysis and assessment situations with application to program and curricular design. Prerequisite: HRD minor and HRD 240
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HRD 400. Human Resource Development Internship
3.00
A structured internship experience designed to provide students with the opportunity to contribute within an actual work setting the role and scope of learning, technology and leadership efforts. Minimum 400-hour experience approved by the program coordinator. (Credit may not be earned for both HRD 400 and 401.)
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HRD 475. Seminar in Leadership
3.00
Designed to provide senior-level students with the opportunity to face some of the dilemmas of leadership. Students will be encouraged to critically examine leaders and organizations to draw from real events the ambiguities of leadership. Course will involve extensive reading, case work and a range of guest speakers. Prerequisite: HRD 245
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HRD 480. Learning in Adulthood
3.00
A study of the learning processes of the adult learner with an emphasis on adaptations of the instructional process to accommodate the differences inherent in the adult learning environment. Practical applications to actual adult learning situations are included. Prerequisites: HRD 240 , HRD 245 , and LTLE 370 ; Corequisite: HRD 380
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HRD 485. Development of Materials and Programs
3.00
This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills necessary to design and develop performance-based training programs and courses. Emphasis will be placed on the actual design and development of training materials. Prerequisite: HRD 240 and HRD 245 and HRD 380 and LTLE 370
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HSC 400. Human Science Seminar
1.00
Seminar course in which current topics in human science will be examined from the multiple perspectives of anthropology, biology, and psychology. Students can expect to study, and attempt to synthesize, proximate (mechanistic), ontogenetic, and evolutionary explanations for each of the topics examined. (Open only to Human Science minors.) Prerequisites: ANTH 196 , GPSYC 101, BIO 270 or BIO 370 , BIO 290 .
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HUMN 201. Introduction to Humanitarian Affairs
3.00
A geographical overview of poverty, armed conflict, hunger, disease, and natural disasters and how they can lead to humanitarian crises. It includes a study of human rights along with a look at international efforts to address, and international organizations that deal with, humanitarian crises.
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HUMN 301. Introduction to Natural Disasters Response
3.00
Crosslisted: GEOG 301
This course is designed to give students an overview of the various types of natural disasters; a look at the world regions that are most vulnerable to each type of disaster; and, a preview of disaster planning, management, relief and response as related to natural disasters.
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HUMN 350. Special Topics in Humanitarian Affairs
1.00 - 3.00
Focused, in-depth study of specific areas or subjects related to Humanitarian Affairs. Topics will provide background and skills important for humanitarian work. Can be repeated as course content changes.
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HUMN 360. Gis for Humanitarian Assistance
3.00
Crosslisted: GEOG 360
In responding to humanitarian crises, governments and aid organizations must deploy aid workers, deliver essential services, set up temporary settlements, and distribute items such as water and food that are needed for survival. Spatial analysis and maps are critical to the success of these efforts. In this course, students learn the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for humanitarian assistance and learn how relief organizations use GIS in their work.
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HUMN 490. Humanitarian Affairs Field Experience
3.00
The HUMN 490 course offers students an opportunity to gain experience and practical skills, preferably in an “international setting,” either in the U.S. or abroad, and to apply knowledge and skills acquired through the Humanitarian Affairs program. This course must be completed in a setting approved by the student’s advisor and the Humanitarian Affairs Minor committee. Prerequisite: HUMN 201 AND JUNIOR STATUS
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HUM 200. Great Works [C2L]
3.00
An intensive examination of great literary works that focus on key issues of knowledge and reality, meaning and purpose, ethics, and aesthetics. Discussion, analysis and intensive writing are required. Texts will vary by section and instructor. May be used for general education credit.
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HUM 200A. Great Works
3.00
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HUM 200H. Great Works - Honors [C2L]
3.00
An intensive examination of great literary works that focus on key issues of knowledge and reality, meaning and purpose, ethics, and aesthetics. Discussion, analysis and intensive writing are required. Texts will vary by section and instructor. May be used for general education credit. Honors Students
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HUM 200L. Great Works - London [C2L]
3.00
An intensive examination of great literary works that focus on key issues of knowledge and reality, meaning and purpose, ethics, and aesthetics. Discussion, analysis and intensive writing are required. Texts will vary by section and instructor. May be used for general education credit. Studies Abroad-London
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HUM 250. Foundations of Western Culture [C2HQC]
3.00
This course is a study of the roots of our Western tradition in Greek, Roman, Medieval or Renaissance culture. Students examine the interrelationships among history and literary works; the fine arts; philosophical and religious thought and intellectual contexts. Content will vary depending on section and instructor. May be used for general education credit.
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HUM 251. Modern Perspectives [C2HQC]
3.00
An interdisciplinary study within the modern period of arts and humanities. Students will examine the interrelationships among history and the arts, philosophy, religion and the intellectual ideas of the time. Topics will vary by section. May be used for general education credit.
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HUM 251H. Modern Perspectives - Honors [C2HQC]
3.00
An interdisciplinary study within the modern period of arts and humanities. Students will examine the interrelationships among history and the arts, philosophy, religion and the intellectual ideas of the time. Topics will vary by section. May be used for general education credit. Honors Students
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HUM 251L. British Media and Society
3.00
Crosslisted: SCOM 360L , SMAD 360L , WRTC 360L
Study the history, nature, and impact of mass media in the United Kingdom. Emphasis on the impact modern media has on society, and society has on media. Consideration of similarities and differences in mass media in the United States and Great Britain. Consideration of the relationship between mass media and the arts. Focus on 20th century mass media in London, one of the world’s preeminent and most influential centers. Studies Abroad-London
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HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC]
3.00
This course is a cross-disciplinary study of a non-Western culture. Students examine the ways people have responded to the human condition from different historical, religious and philosophical positions, and with their own artistic, musical and theatrical expressions. Sections, which vary by instructor, include East-Asian experiences and West-African humanities. May be used for general education credit.
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IECE 300. Issues and Trends in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
3.00
This course is designed to introduce students to the issues and trends in the education of all infants, toddlers, and young children. It will provide the historical, philosophical, social, and legal background for current practices in the field and will engage students in synthesizing and analyzing this information along with research as it pertains to professional practice. Prerequisites: EXED 200 , EDUC 300 , and admission to the teacher education pre-professional licensure program. Corequisites: IECE 301 and IECE 303
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IECE 301. Initial Field Experience in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
1.00
This practicum supports IECE 300 . Students will further their understanding of the issues and trends impacting young children and their families in our community and evaluate their own perspectives and skills as they pertain to working with young children and families from diverse backgrounds, with diverse abilities, and in diverse settings. Corequisites: IECE 300 and IECE 303
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IECE 303. Development of Young Children Birth Through Age 8
3.00
This course provides students with an understanding of the development of infants, toddlers, and young children with and without exceptionalities. Skills for observing, recording and interpreting the behavior of the young child as a basis for adult intervention and guidance are developed. Corequisites: IECE 300 and IECE 301 .
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IECE 321. Intermediate Field Experience in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
2.00
This first intermediate field experience provides candidates opportunities to use their knowledge of child development to observe and assess children and then to plan meaningful learning environments and experiences for those children. Corequisites: IECE 322 and IECE 324
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IECE 322. Teaching Young Children
3.00
This course explores, analyzes, and evaluates curriculum and methodology related to the design and management of a nurturing, supportive, and challenging inclusive learning environment for children ages birth - 8 years. Emphasis is on the physical environment, design and selection of curricular components, the role of play in the curriculum, skills for professional intervention and interaction, and use of technology to facilitate young children`s learning. Corequisites: IECE 321 and IECE 324
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IECE 324. Assessment of the Young Child
3.00
This course provides students with an understanding of the assessment of young children`s development, ages birth to eight years, with and without exceptionalities. Students will be introduced to and apply informal and formal assessment to be used in decision making and educational planning and delivery.
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IECE 423. Intermediate Practicum II
2.00
This second intermediate field experience provides candidates opportunities to use their knowledge of child development and assessment to create learning environments and experiences for children. Candidates will learn more about the adult’s role in supporting children and managing behavior.
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IECE 450. Contemporary Family Issues in Inclusive Education
3.00
This course will examine how students` own cultural values shape their interactions with children and families as well as provide concrete, practical strategies for effective and culturally competent interactions with children and families. Prerequisite: C or better in IECE 324
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IECE 460. Instructional Practices in Numeracy
3.00
This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and understandings necessary to design and implement effective mathematics programs for young children, birth to age eight, with and without exceptionalities. Focus is on appropriate mathematical content, teaching strategies, and manipulative materials from a developmental perspective with special emphasis on adaptations designed to meet the needs of all children. Prerequisites: IECE 420, IECE 421 , IECE 422 and IECE 423 . Corequisites: IECE 461 , IECE 462 , and IECE 464 .
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IECE 461. Advanced Field Experience in Inclusive Early Childhood Education I
2.00
The first advanced field experience provides candidates opportunities to use their knowledge of child development to plan meaningful learning experiences. Candidates will learn how the adult`s role in supporting children to construct understandings about the natural and social sciences and to use mathematical thinking.
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