Courses
PO 230 MIGRATION AND MEMBERSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
Through case studies, students will explore issues of international migration and refugees as well as domestic migration and urbanization. Topics include the causes and consequences of migration, the role of institutions and actors in shaping migration policies, as well as the social, economic, and political impacts of migration. The rights and responsibilities of migrants, the route to citizenship and naturalization, the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion, and the complex issues of border control and security will also be discussed.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PH 257 CONSERVATISM 3.0 Credit(s)
Conservatism will study conservative political thinking as a general philosophical approach to politics and social issues, present in all times and places, and as an evolving body of thought and movement in the United States. Prerequisite: 100-level philosophy course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PH 258 PROGRESSIVISM 3.0 Credit(s)
Progressivism will study progressive political thinking as a general philosophical approach to politics and social issues, present in all times and places, and as an evolving movement and body of thought in the United States. Prerequisite: 100-level philosophy course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ITI 232 HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION 3.0 Credit(s)
Human-computer interaction (HCI) is the intersection of human actions and computer technology. Through two substantial team projects, students learn HCI principles of effective interface design. In addition to basic computer sciences skills, students use communication theory, psychology and art principles in their design projects. Special emphasis is given to typography, pixel-based design, human interface reaction experiments, color, element grouping, and feedback theory. This is a blended course. In the online section students conduct discussions and study peer-reviewed research. The blended goal is to discover and evaluate research-based solutions to HCI problems.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
NU 217 HEALTH ASSESSMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Health Assessment introduces assessment components including interviewing, history taking, functional assessment, and physical examination of individuals across the lifespan with emphasis on health promotion and disease/injury prevention. This course begins with foundational concepts of professionalism, patient-centered care, and safety. Students will build upon learned assessment techniques to begin examining patients using a head-to-toe approach. Course content focuses on the role of the nurse, inter- and intra-professional communication, data collection, and patient teaching. Emphasis is placed on the assessment phase of the nursing process. Students are expected to develop critical thinking skills to begin identifying problems and deficits in an effort to guide the development of a plan of care. Students will take NU 217L simultaneously to this course. This course is only for students from partner institutions studying abroad at the Dingle Campus. Prerequisite: Take BI-126 BI-127 or equivalent
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 217L HEALTH ASSESSMENT LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Health Assessment introduces assessment components including interviewing, history taking, functional assessment, and physical examination of adults and geriatric patients with emphasis on health promotion and disease/injury prevention. This course begins with foundational concepts of professionalism, patient-centered care, and safety. Students will build upon learned assessment techniques to begin examining patients using a head-to-toe approach. Course content focuses on the role of the nurse, inter- and intraprofessional communication, data collection, and patient teaching. Emphasis is placed on the assessment phase of the nursing process. Students are expected to develop critical thinking skills to begin identifying problems and deficits in an effort to guide the development of a plan of care. Students will take NU 217 simultaneously to this course. This course is only for students from partner institutions studying abroad at the Dingle Campus. Prerequisite: Take BI-126 BI-127 or equivalent
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
FMM 275 ATHLETIC WEAR: MARKETING, LICENSING & ENDORSEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course encompasses the product -development, marketing, and promotion of athletic wear and footwear in the sporting goods industry. The marketing strategies of Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Under Armour, lululemon, Champion, and other companies will be analyzed. Through this analysis, the class will observe how these firms create and sell products to the elite competitor, the serious amateur, and persons interested in pursuing a healthy lifestyle. The fashion element of this course will cover how athletic clothing and footwear looks have evolved over time and have ultimately launched the athleisure market. The course will stress not only the look of the products, but also their ability to enhance performance. In addition, global licensing, endorsement, and sponsorship of athletic wear will be covered.
Offered: As Needed All Years
MK 250 EVENT MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of event management and marketing. Events require considerable investment, planning, and organization to safeguard the health, safety, and security of visitors and participants. Event management is the application of project management, communications, and marketing skills to the creation and execution of events. In addition to event planning, the course covers the crucial aspect of event marketing. Students will learn how to develop comprehensive marketing plans to effectively promote events, attract attendees, and generate buzz through various channels, including digital marketing, social media, public relations, and traditional advertising. The course incorporates case studies, realworld examples, and practical exercises to provide students with hands-on experience in event management and marketing.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AR 202 INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY ART 3.0 Credit(s)
Intro to Contemporary Art examines global art made from the 1960s to art work being actively made today. Because Contemporary Art reflects it's time and culture, the course will explore topics such as popular culture, high and low art, shifting political trends, issues of representation, appropriation, and established and emerging art mediums. Site visits include studios, galleries, and museums.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
HESA 200 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE US 3.0 Credit(s)
This course presents an overview of the historical development of higher education and student affairs in the US. The course examines the complex nature of American Higher Education, as well as influences, from its beginning through contemporary organization and values. Additionally, this course examines the origins and historical development of Student Affairs as a profession, including current values and competencies.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
HESA 210 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT THEORY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines psychosocial, cognitive and integrative developmental theories. Students will conceptualize how college students grow and develop during college and become familiar with the major families of theories for understanding college student development. Students will learn how to address concerns of students. Students will analyze developmental theory and apply in practical settings in higher education. Students will design educational interventions
Offered: Fall & Late Spring Semesters All Years
PO 225 POWER, POLITICS, AND SOCIETY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the study of state and society. It examines the interplay among social institutions, ideology, culture, and political institutions. Major themes will include power, conflict, and democracy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
BI 280 PATHOLOGY AND MECHANISM OF DISEASE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the development of disease and the effect the process induces on tissues, organs, and the body. The course will also examine specific diseases or disease conditions of humans. This course will have an emphasis on concepts of disease, pathogenesis, and the gross, microscopic, and clinicopathological changes associated with the disease: cell injury and death; cellular degeneration; disturbances of growth and circulation; neoplasia; inflammation; and recognition of gross and microscopic tissue changes. Prerequisite: Take BI-111 BI-114 CH-151 CH-154
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CJ 236 SERIAL KILLERS & SOCIETY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course critically examines the phenomenon of serial murder and serial killers in society from various theoretical perspectives. The purpose of the course is to study the historical and contemporary analyses of serial killers in society, assess the development of serial killers, the impact of the media on public perceptions of serial murder, and extend our understanding of the etiology of serial killers in modern society. Prerequisite: Take CJ-101;
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
HESA 235 INTERNSHIP IN HIGER EDUCATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course allows students to gain supervised, practical work experience in higher education. The internship experience is paired with a learning environment so that students can grow and develop through that experience
Offered: All Semesters All Years