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Legal Studies

FEATURED COURSES Introduction to United States Law REQUIRED This course is an introduction to the United States legal system and processes. Topics discussed in the course include: the relationship among the legal system, government institutions and society; basic legal procedures and concepts; an introduction to selective substantive areas of… Read More

History

FEATURED COURSES United States History to 1877 REQUIRED This is a thematic lecture/discussion course that explores various aspects of the development of the history of the United States from colonial settlement to the end of Reconstruction. Issues addressed will include: slavery and race; religious experiences; constitutionalism and republicanism;… Read More

Graphic Design

Art Talent Grant scholarships are available to prospective students from all areas of study who submit a portfolio review. Ask your admissions counselor for more information. FEATURED COURSES Graphic Design I REQUIRED Students gain knowledge and skills in the creative and problem-solving aspects of graphic design. Students gain a critical… Read More

Gender Studies

FEATURED COURSES Gender Theory and Methods in Global Perspective REQUIRED This course introduces students to the study of women and gender studies as a field. Students will critically evaluate major gender theories, methods of inquiry, foundation and definition of global women’s and men’s movements, and the intersection of gender to… Read More

English

FEATURED COURSES Classical Mythology and Literature ELECTIVE Survey of ancient Greek and Roman mythology as well as classical literature and drama. Studies of American Literary History  REQUIRED Students study a slice of American literary history (about 100 years), reading works by major authors in various genres. Through reading, discussion, and… Read More

Education

PLAN OF STUDY Major in Elementary Education- b.s. ART 311: Integrating Art in the Elementary Classroom EDUC 105: Foundations of Education and Human Relations EDUC 214: The Teaching of Foundational Reading Skills EDUC 300: Instructional Design and Assessment & Practicum EDUC 308: Teaching Elementary Physical… Read More

Criminal Justice

FEATURED COURSES Introduction to Criminal Justice REQUIRED This course provides an overview of the foundational principles of justice, law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the juvenile justice system in the United States. Research Methods in Criminal Justice REQUIRED This course introduces students to the research and analytic standards in… Read More

Chemistry

FEATURED COURSES General Chemistry I REQUIRED Emphasizes measurement, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, gas, liquid, and solid properties and descriptive properties. Organic Chemistry II REQUIRED A systematic course in classification, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, and spectroscopy of carbon compounds. The compounds are studied on a basis of the functional… Read More

Business Administration

FEATURED COURSES Foundations of Business and Ethics REQUIRED Foundations of Business and Ethics is designed to expose incoming business school students to the many functions of modern business. The course introduces students to career fields in the areas of business, and the types of decisions made by business professionals with… Read More

Biology

FEATURED COURSES Principles of Biology I REQUIRED An introduction to the study of organismal structure, function, and classification, with selected (evolution, ecology) conceptual topics. Ecology REQUIRED A course dealing with the inter-relationships between organisms and their environment, the functioning of ecosystems, and adaptations that enable organisms to survive in specific… Read More

Arts Administration

FEATURED COURSES Senior Project in Arts Administration REQUIRED This course consists of a substantial student-designed project appropriate to arts administration, bringing together the arts area and the administration coursework and learning. Through this project, undertaken in collaboration with a faculty member in the student’s arts area, students will demonstrate mastery… Read More

Applied Computer Science

FEATURED COURSES Creating Software REQUIRED COURSE Students deepen their software development skills by learning how to write web applications. Students also become acquainted with working in a console environment. Data Structures, Algorithms, and Algorithmic Analysis REQUIRED COURSE Students learn the theory and application of common data structures (including stacks,… Read More

Environmental Policy/Law

LEARN BY DOING REGINA ROTH APPLIED AGRICULTURE AND FOOD STUDIES DEPARTMENT As an Agricultural and Food Studies student, you’ll learn how different agricultural production and business systems affect crop yield, farm profitability, soil health, and models of long-term sustainability.  You’ll also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities giving you hands-on experience… Read More