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GEO 440 - Field Techniques Credits: 3
Studies geoenvironmental aspects of the local landscape by direct field observation. Various procedures and techniques are utilized to collect data concerning landforms, geology, soil, streams, air quality, population, transportation, housing characteristics and land use. Instruments, maps, air photographs, and statistics are used to aid in the research, analysis, and evaluation of the field problem.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 441 - Quantitative Methods Credits: 3
Broad-based education in the geographical sciences requires a proficiency in applying statistical techniques to environmental problems. Provides a comprehensive and empathetic approach to statistical problem solving using practical geographic examples.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 444 - Environmental Land-Use Planning Credits: 3
Studies the spatial pattern of land-use development in rural and urban areas and interaction between urbanization and environment. Examines the physical and cultural requirements of environmental land-use planning including the study of the land-use classification, planning and zoning procedures, economic activity and the city as an ecosystem. City planning techniques, land-use mapping and field study of local region are utilized.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 446 - Water Resources Management Credits: 3
Roles of water resources management policies and institutions are examined within central theme of unified river basin management. Stresses interrelationships among watershed planning; relevant legislation; agency authority and coordination; and the geography of watershed management. North American case studies used to illustrate multiple use issues, including aquatic ecology, wetlands, floodplain management, recreation, water supply, hydropower, industry, and commercial shipping.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 226
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 450 - Geography-Geology Field Studies Credits: 1-3
One week to 10-day regional field study observing and analyzing the physical and cultural landscape. Emphasis placed upon the physical and historical geology and geography of a prescribed route including several states.
Prerequisite(s): Vary depending on topic, please contact instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 452 - Geography-Geology Field Studies Credits: 1
One week to 10-day regional field study observing and analyzing the physical and cultural landscape. Emphasis placed upon the physical and historical geology and geography of a prescribed route including several states.
Prerequisite(s): (ESS 212 and (GEO 103 or HON 140 ) ) or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 463 - Applied Geophysical Imaging Credits: 3
This course familiarizes students with the concepts and field implementation of shallow subsurface geophysical techniques applicable to environmental studies. This course will be taught from a practical, environmental perspective rather than an engineering perspective and is field intensive. We will apply multiple geophysical methods in the field to detect and map underground geologic and artificially buried features at selected sites in and around Shippensburg. The course covers the basics of five critical geophysical methods: Electrical Resistivity, Ground-penetrating Radar, Electromagnetic Induction, Gravity, and Seismic methods, with emphases on the basic principles, applications, strengths and the limitations of each method. Field exposure will involve the first three of the five methods, for which the department maintains equipment. Students will map several underground features in the field, including groundwater-bearing zones as well as contaminated sites around landfills, buried man-made features, sinkholes, caves, saltwater/freshwater interfaces, etc.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 490 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 491 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 492 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 493 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 494 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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German |
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GER 101 - Beginning German I Credits: 3
Designed for students with no background in the language. Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on personalized topics. The department reserves the right to remove students found to be in violation without notice.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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GER 102 - Beginning German II Credits: 3
Continuation of GER 101 . Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self and other personalized topics.
Prerequisite(s): GER 101 or Departmental Placement
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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GER 103 - Intermediate German Credits: 3
Continuation of GER 102 . Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self, family, friends, and their communities. Reading, writing, listening and speaking are combined to explore the language and culture of the German-speaking world.
Prerequisite(s): GER 102 or Departmental Placement
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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GER 150 - German Civilization and Culture Credits: 3
Examines the culture, the social and artistic factors which have contributed to the evolvement of the civilization and culture of German-speaking peoples. Examines trends in world history that had an impact on the cultural development of German-speaking countries and employs a historical approach. Taught in English; knowledge of German language and culture helpful but not essential.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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GER 151 - German Cinema Credits: 3
Survey of Germany’s cinematographic production within its cultural/historical/social contexts from the beginnings until today. Works of art movements (e.g. Expressionism, the New German Cinema) or of individual filmmakers are analyzed; some film criticism and film analysis skills are employed. Taught in English.
Category: Cat B - Literature
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GER 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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GER 203 - Intermediate German Communication Credits: 3
Designed as a continuation of GER 103 and to promote and improve the four skills through exploration of various authentic materials. Students consider topics of interest through discussion, presentations and written reflection while reviewing/building language skills. Special attention given to vocabulary building and improving students’ oral/written proficiency in order to attain ACTFL level Intermediate-Low-Mid.
Prerequisite(s): GER 103 or Departmental Placement
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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GER 204 - Contemporary German Culture Credits: 3
Introduction to comparative cultural studies and current cultural topics of the German-speaking world. Sustained attention will be given to oral and written expression.
Prerequisite(s): GER 103 or Departmental Placement
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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GER 215 - German for the Professions Credits: 3
Emphasizes skills in communication in the daily world of business, health professions, social work, law enforcement, etc. May include techniques of translation, a study of the economic and business systems in the German-speaking world, and extensive practice in using forms and expressions frequently used in correspondence of the above mentioned professions. Content may be adapted to students’ needs.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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GER 220 - Intermediate German Grammar Credits: 3
Presents a thorough review of the fundamentals of verb and case of the German language. Students will be trained in the use of grammatically-correct German through extensive oral and written practice.
Prerequisite(s): GER 103 or permission of instructor.
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GER 300 - Introduction to German Literature Credits: 3
Introduction to selected works in German literature and approaches to understanding and reading literature in a critical way (e.g. reading strategies, cultural/historical discourses, German/Cultural Studies methods). (varying content)
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
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GER 309 - German Phonetics Credits: 3
Presents a careful analysis of the sounds of German. Provides an introduction to the principles of phonetics combined with intensive drills in the pronunciation of standard German (in terms of accent, intonation, and stress). Special attention paid to the identification and correction of individual pronunciation errors.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
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GER 312 - German Grammar Credits: 3
Presents a thorough review of misc. details in the structure of the German language. Students will be trained in the use of grammatically correct German through extensive oral and written practice.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
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GER 313 - Composition and Stylistics Credits: 3
Intended to help develop students’ writing skills in the form of narratives, descriptions, argumentative texts, etc., this course will emphasize the use of written German at formal and semi-formal levels and focus on relevant (academic) writing. It will enable students to develop a repertoire of textual forms in order to communicate effectively and fluently in writing.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
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GER 320 - Berlin Credits: 3
Employs Berlin as an example of the concept and culture of metropolis. Analyzes the sociological, political, and historical significance of Berlin and provides a survey of the history of the German capital and its culture. Literature, film, other artworks and nonfictional texts about Berlin will be analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Cat B - Literature
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GER 322 - Readings in German Literature Credits: 3
Studies different authors, genres, or movements in German literature (varying topics). Focus on close readings and analysis within a cultural context.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Cat B - Literature
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GER 390 - German Internship Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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GER 393 - Selected Topics in German Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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GER 394 - Selected Topics in German Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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GER 395 - Selected Topics in German Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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GER 399 - Independent Study in German Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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GER 400 - German Seminar Credits: 3
Detailed examination of specific aspects of German culture or literature (varying topics). Seminar may be taken more than once provided a specific topic is not repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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GER 490 - Selected Topics in German Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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Gerontology |
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GRN 100 - Introduction to Gerontology Credits: 3
Provides basic knowledge about gerontology from biological, psychological, and social perspectives, with an emphasis on examining aging among diverse groups. Traditional topics include physical and mental health aspects of aging, work and retirement in later life, and an overview of aging in special populations.
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GRN 301 - Gerontology Internship Credits: 3
Provides an off-campus, professional learning experience in the field of aging. Contact the program director for information.
Prerequisite(s): GRN 100 and at least two other courses from disciplines in the Gerontology Minor list of approved courses.
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GRN 303 - Gerontology Internship II Credits: 3
This optional second internship provides an additional off-campus, professional learning experience in the field of aging. Contact the program director for information.
Prerequisite(s): GRN 100 and at least two other courses from disciplines in the Gerontology Minor list of approved courses.
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GRN 390 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
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GRN 391 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
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GRN 392 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
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GRN 490 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GRN 491 - Advanced Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer advanced courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GRN 492 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 400 - Introduction to Health Care Systems Credits: 3
Introduces the major components of the health care system in the United States, including governmental, for profit, and not-for-profit organizations. Discusses the influence of social, political, and economic forces on the delivery of health care. Examines current problems facing the health care industry and evaluates alternative programs from other nations.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 451 - Legal Aspects of Health Care Credits: 3
Examines the federal and state regulation of health care providers, focusing primarily on hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, and insurers. Reviews general principles of liability and confidentiality for health care providers. Assesses issues associated with the introduction of medical evidence and testimony. Evaluates the role of the legal system in cases involving all aspects of the human life cycle, ranging from conception to the end of life.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 400
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 452 - Health Care Financial Management Credits: 3
Examines the most used tools and techniques of health care financial management including health care accounting and financial statements; managing cash, billings, and collections; making major capital investments; determining cost and using cost information in decision-making; budgeting and performance measurement; and pricing.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 400
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 453 - Human Resources Management for Health Care Professionals Credits: 3
Examines the development and functions of human resources management in the context of public, private, and not-for-profit health care settings including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and continuing care retirement communities among others. Evaluates the roles of management and the functional specialist in the development and implementation of personnel policy and administration. Emphasizes the impact of American culture and public policy upon the human resources and industrial relations functions.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 400
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 454 - Health Care Strategic Management Credits: 3
Explores the determinants of organizational survival and success. Assesses the need to achieve a fit between the internal and external environment. Analyzes cases to examine environmental and competitive issues.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 400
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 485 - Independent Research in Health Care Administration Credits: 1-6
Students do in-depth research in an area of health care that interests them. The project will demonstrate the student’s ability to do independent research, culminating in a well-written report. Contact the research coordinator of the department for further information.
Prerequisite(s): Requires departmental approval.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 490 - Selected Topics in Health Care Administration Credits: 3
Provides the opportunity for the department to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 491 - Selected Topics in Health Care Administration Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 498 - Internship in Health Care Administration Credits: 1-3
Students broaden their knowledge of health care administration by participating in an internship. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
Prerequisite(s): Requires departmental approval.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCA 499 - Internship in Health Care Administration II Credits: 1-3
Students broaden their knowledge of health care administration by participating in an internship. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
Prerequisite(s): Requires departmental approval.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCS 100 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3
A performance based hybrid course intended to advance communication competence through knowledge of communication theory in application to communication skills acquisition. Emphasis is placed upon developing cultural mindfulness and ethical communication choices through practice in listening/audience membership, verbal and nonverbal communication, interpersonal, small group, and public speaking contexts. Students benefit from engaging in communication across a variety of contexts with members of diverse audiences and acquire transferable skills.
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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HCS 125 - Survey of Communication Studies Credits: 3
Surveys the academic field of human communication with attention to the various contexts in which communication is experienced, and the cultural influences in the production and evaluation of communication across all contexts. The course introduces students to the discipline, establishes the social scientific approach to the study of communication, and extends the understanding of human communication across academic, personal, and professional contexts. It is intended to provide a depth of knowledge in the General Education Program, and is encouraged for those considering the major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 100 or HON 100
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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HCS 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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HCS 191 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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HCS 200 - Human Communication Theory Credits: 3
A research/writing intensive fundamental examination of human communication from a theoretical perspective. Included are explorations into theories of the processes, myths, effects, ethics, and criticism of this pervasive phenomenon. Students analyze interpersonal, group, public, cultural, gender-based, and mass communication theories to discover how they become vital to explaining daily living and interactions. Students begin to understand the underpinnings of theories that are the foundation and guidelines of the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 125 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 210 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
A performance based course emphasizing the preparation and delivery of speeches to proximate and remote audiences. Advanced instruction is given and practice provided in logical organization of the speech and analysis of the audience, the speaker, the occasion and the topic.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 220 - Nonverbal Communication Credits: 3
A performance based course designed to familiarize the primary concepts and the body of literature relating to nonverbal communication. Approached from a theoretical examination relating to the functional and practical constructs of nonverbal communication. Students will acquire an understanding of nonverbal cues, how they impact interactions, and will stress improvement of communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 225 - Communication and Sport Credits: 3
Sport permeates communication and communication is the essential vehicle for the accomplishment of sport. In this course, we examine the ways in which everyone ? even those who disdain athletic endeavors ? comes to know and rely on sport in language, metaphor, and mythology. This analysis adopts a critical/cultural lens, through which issues of sex/gender, race/ethnicity, (dis)ability and nationality inform our communication about sport, and where communication about sport may be influenced and shown to have significant effects on participants and communicators. This exploration will provide the foundation for in-depth study of the many contexts in which communication and sport are intrinsically bound, including the expression of sport fan identity, interpersonal (player-player, player-coach) communication, small group/team communication, and organizational communication.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 100 with minimum grade of C or HON 100 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3
Experiential perspective, combining theory and practice, into the study of group experiences. Topics include group formation, decision-making, roles and leadership, conflict, risky shift, and groupthink. Students gain understanding and build skills through practical application of these topics.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 250 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
A performance based course focused on communication theories, processes, and outcomes in dyadic interaction. This course develops critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills through discussion and application of significant theories relevant to relational formation, development, change, maintenance, and termination in a variety of contexts. This course incorporates presentations, case studies, and experiential learning to support theory-based skill acquisition.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 260 - Computer-Mediated Communication Credits: 3
A twofold approach to computer-mediated communication technology and its impact on human communication with the following objectives: (1) familiarization with and discussion of different forms of computer-mediated communication and their impact on various communicational and societal contexts (interpersonal communication, group communication, intercultural communication, organizational communication, social networking, education, commerce and miscellaneous other areas); (2) application and/or creation of popular computer-mediated communication tools such as basic HTML, webpage design, the web form, basic audio and video editing tools, social media, and certain prominent instructional and presentational technologies.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 125
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HCS 265 - Interviewing Credits: 3
Practical approach to the information exchange process. Students participate in information-gathering and information-giving interviews. Skill development in this performance-based course emphasizes interviews in employment, and as a form of data collection, persuasion, and feedback. Students explore a variety of interview contexts and appropriate written instrumentation for each category.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 270 - Intergroup/Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
This performance-based course investigates the processes through which the elements of communication and culture are mutually reinforcing. Students will identify the manner in which cultural values and norms permeate discourse, and analyze the role of communication in (re)creating culture. Special emphasis is place on nonverbal and verbal communicative interaction between members of disparate cultural traditions in order to develop cultural awareness (of the self and other), knowledge, appreciation, and skills essential to intercultural communication.
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HCS 310 - African-American Communication Credits: 3
A performance-based exploration of body of oral discourses, styles, and traditions of African-Americans. Students will discover a foundation for understanding the nature and power of the spoken word, develop appreciation for communication theory through the rhetoric of resistance to the human communication of oppression, and explore Afrocentric communication theory and African-American rhetoric.
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HCS 315 - Asian-American Communication Credits: 3
A performance-based course examining the cultural heritage of Asian American ethnic groups and the communication patterns that emerge based on this cultural heritage. Students will explore the similarities and differences of Asian American communicative experiences inside the United States in order to get a better understanding of the relationships among ethnicity, ethnic identity, generation, and communication.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 270 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 325 - The Rhetoric of African-American Struggle and Progress Credits: 3
A research and writing-intensive course that emphasizes bibliographical-historical-critical analyses of significant speeches, lyrics, and other artifacts by African-American men and women. Students will examine artifacts from slave narratives, the antebellum period, Civil Rights, Black Power Struggle, and the present. Included are public addresses and artifacts by Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, W. E. B. Dubois, Booker T. Washington, Angela Davis, Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, Tupac Shukur, Public Enemy and others.
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HCS 330 - Special Topics in Cultural Perspectives Credits: 3
A performance-based course that investigates selected contexts in which cultural perspectives of communication are of interest. Selected Topics will allow students to apply theories and concepts specific to culture in communication to the analysis and practice of communication in an area of recent development, new faculty interests, or emerging student concern. Selected Topics courses will require case studies, dyadic presentations, and additional modes of performance. Topics may include, but are not limited to co-culture communication patterns, culture and nonverbal communication, LGBTQA communication, (dis)ability, and aging.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 270 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 333 - Communicating Identity Credits: 3
This writing-intensive seminar course examines identity from the standpoint of human communication, which maintains that identity is (in)formed and (re)produced through communication. The course includes an examination of theories of identity in communication studies, and places emphasis on how features of identity (including sex/gender, race/ethnicity, age, ability, sexual orientation, etc) are communicated interpersonally, in groups, and through the mass media.
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HCS 335 - Popular Culture and Gender Construction Credits: 3
This performance based course examines the influence of different forms of popular culture, such as film, music, fashion, and sport on the construction of gender ideals in a particular culture. As part of the course, students explore theories that explain how popular culture is formed generally, and focus on the ways females and males are portrayed in specific images and roles specifically. In this process, the changes in images and roles with regard to gender, including androgyny, are also considered.
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HCS 340 - Gender and Communication Credits: 3
A performance based course that explores messages about sex, gender, and communication. This course investigates the similarities and differences in the ways women and men communicate by distinguishing between ‘sex’ and ‘gender’ and considering the socializing agents that may influence the manner in which we communicate. In addition, students in this course explore how gender is both created through communication and communicated in interactions. Students may select communication theories or levels of interaction to explore how gender is communicated, and consequently constructed and performed, including (but not limited to) personal relationships and groups, the workplace, education, and mass media.
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HCS 345 - Environmental Communication Credits: 3
This course is centered on the rhetorical construction and communication of interrelated issues pertaining to sustainability and environmental movements. Specifically, with a communication approach, we shall explore the roles and functions of communication in media presentation, strategies of public participation, awareness campaigning, and personal embodiment of principles of environmentalism and sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 349 - Special Topics in Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
A performance-based course that investigates selected contexts in which interpersonal communication is of interest. Selected Topics will allow students to apply Interpersonal Communication theories and concepts to the analysis and practice of communication in an area of recent development, new faculty interests, or emerging student concern. Selected Topics courses will require case studies, dyadic presentations, and additional modes of performance. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Friendship, Family Communication, the ?dark side? of interpersonal communication, Doctor-Patient interaction, and so on.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 250 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 350 - Theories of Organizational Communication Credits: 3
Combines theory and application. Theoretically, students analyze different perspectives on organizational theory; communication, relationships, and media within the organization; dynamics of organizational culture; and strategic communication and public relations. In terms of application, students analyze real-life case studies of organizational communication, and develop and simulate resolutions to the cases.
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HCS 351 - Special Topics Organizational Communication Credits: 3
A performance-based course that investigates selected contexts in which organizational communication is of interest. Selected Topics will allow students to apply Organizational Communication theories and concepts to the analysis and practice of communication in an area of recent development, new faculty interests, or emerging student concern. Selected Topics courses will require case studies, dyadic presentations, and additional modes of performance. Topics may include, but are not limited to: the communication audit of organizations, organizational identification, critical perspectives of organizational communication, and communication and leadership.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 352 - Argumentation & Debate Credits: 3
A performance-based, research-intensive course that incorporates analysis of forms of reasoning, ethics, use of evidence, refutation, and style in the development of argument. Designed to develop research, critical thinking, and persuasive speaking ability. Includes study of debates and participation in classroom debates involving vital contemporary issues.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C and HCS 210 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 356 - Persuasion Credits: 3
A performance-based research-intensive survey of classical, humanistic, and social scientific theories of persuasion, and application of theory to written and oral assignments. Emphasis is given to analysis of persuasive strategies, preparation of persuasive appeals, ethics of persuasion, persuasive campaigns, and audience analysis.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 360 - Research Methods in Communication Credits: 3
This research intensive course provides instruction and training in social science research methods in communication studies. There are three units: An overview of ethical practices in social scientific approaches; an examination of survey design for quantitative analysis; and an examination of qualitative research methods. Students engage in a semester-long research project, including study design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting in both quantitative and qualitative traditions. Students apply instruction to contexts of communication study in order to produce a research proposal for the senior thesis project.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
Corequisite(s): HCS 370
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HCS 363 - Political Rhetoric Credits: 3
This course will explore the role of communication in the political process. Emphasis will be on the functions of rhetoric, great media events, ghost writing, mudslinging, advertising, and presidential rhetoric as each relates to political communication and rhetoric.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 365 - Language and Meaning Credits: 3
A writing-intensive philosophical examination of the relationship between thoughts, words, and actions. Theories of symbolic interaction, social constructionism, and semiotics are the basis for course. Exploration given to application of theory to contexts as diverse as specific social movements, health care, public discourse, diversity, conflicts, debates, political campaigns, and family dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 370 - Rhetorical Criticism Credits: 3
A research- and writing-intensive course that teaches students how to critically analyze and evaluate public discourse. Attention is given to the logical, aesthetic, political and controversial components of communication designed to influence belief, affect social change and craft cultural identities. Topics include the scope and function of rhetoric in contemporary culture, various approaches and methods of rhetorical criticism, and discussion of contexts for criticism.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
Corequisite(s): HCS 360
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HCS 372 - Communication for Training and Instruction Credits: 3
Opportunity to examine how communication is the tool for imparting knowledge and understanding in educational and training environments. Cornerstone activity will analyze, understand, and employ learning theory to prepare a training program.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 350 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 375 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Symbolism Credits: 3
A performance-based course that investigates selected contexts in which rhetoric and symbolism is of interest. Selected Topics will allow students to apply theories and concepts of rhetoric and symbolism to the analysis and practice of communication in an area of recent development, new faculty interests, or emerging student concern. Selected Topics courses will require case studies, dyadic presentations, and additional modes of performance. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Health Communication campaigns, framing, new media analysis, and so on.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 381 - Professional Communication and Multi-media Presentation Credits: 3
A performance based course designed to improve and enhance skills in speaking, writing, and utilizing multi-media channels for effective communication in modern professional settings. The core speaking component emphasizes structure, audience adaptation, style of presentation, and the integrated use of contemporary presentational techniques. Successful completion indicates students have demonstrated high levels of skill and a strong theoretical understanding of effective performance of public oral communication in the workplace.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C and HCS 210 with minimum grade of C and HCS 350 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 385 - Resolving Conflict through Communication Credits: 3
Performance based course focusing on the development of communication skills that assist in the resolution of conflict. Students use communication techniques such as listening, interviewing, responding, and persuading and apply them to conflict situations. Emphasis is placed on the non-adversarial methods of conflict resolution such as interest based negotiation and third party mediation.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 387 - Selected Topics in Human Communication Studies Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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HCS 388 - Selected Topics in Human Communication Studies Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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HCS 389 - Selected Topics in Human Communication Studies Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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HCS 390 - Internship I Credits: 3
Offers a planned program of full or part-time work in a field related to human communication which supplements classroom learning. Placement must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. Approval of the department chair and the college dean is required.
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 QPA in major and 2.25 overall and junior standing.
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HCS 391 - Internship II Credits: 3
Offers a planned program of full or part-time work in a field related to human communication which supplements classroom learning. Placement must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. Approval of the department chair and the college dean is required.
Prerequisite(s): Requires 3.25 QPA in major and 3.0 overall and senior standing.
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HCS 392 - Internship III Credits: 3
Offers a planned program of full or part-time work in a field related to human communication which supplements classroom learning. Placement must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. Approval of the department chair and the college dean is required.
Prerequisite(s): Requires 3.5 QPA in major and 3.25 overall and senior standing.
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HCS 393 - Selected Topics in Speech Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interests not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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HCS 394 - Selected Topics in Human Communication Studies Credits: 3
Offers a planned program of full- or part-time work in a field related to speech communication to supplement classroom study. Work content must be given prior approval by the department chair and the dean and be supervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): At least 12 HCS credits completed in the major or minor, 2.5 QPA in major and 2.5 QPA overall and at least junior standing.
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HCS 399 - Independent Study in Human Communication Studies Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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HCS 400 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
Required capstone course for all HCS majors that emphasizes a summative experience in the advanced studies of the field of human communication. Students engage in extensive seminar discussion about the study of communication, particularly as it relates to careers and advanced study. Students are expected to produce, from their own scholarly investigation in the form of a senior thesis, results that are potentially presentable at professional conferences and in scholarly publications.
Prerequisite(s): (HCS 360 with minimum grade of C and HCS 370 with minimum grade of C)
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCS 410 - Feminist Perspectives on Communication Theory and Research Methods Credits: 3
A writing-intensive seminar course in which students engage in a critical examination of traditional approaches in communication theory and research methods to reveal their underlying, often unstated assumptions about human nature and human communication. Feminist perspectives on different communication contexts, models, theories, and research methods are employed to explore the limitations and biases of traditional theories and modes of inquiry. In examining group, interpersonal, organizational, public, and intercultural communication contexts androcentric and Eurocentric biases are deconstructed and alternative approaches to the study of communication are discussed and applied in order to overcome the theory/method, subject/object dualism characteristic of conventional communication research.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCS 430 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
Advanced Interpersonal Communication is a writing- and research-intensive course that explores the design, execution, and reporting of interpersonal communication research. In this course students will refine their skills in writing literature reviews, designing interpersonal communication research, engaging in data collection, and reporting findings in written and oral presentation. This class extends the basic research skills acquired in the program to a specific area of study, with additional emphasis given to applied research that has immediate utility and benefit.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 250 with minimum grade of C and HCS 360 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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