May 20, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Please Note

The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.

In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.

COURSE FEES

Summer 2016, Fall Semester 2016, Spring Semester 2017

Course fees are charged when the department code appears in the far right column of each course listing.  The fee is calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the amount shown for the department below:

NOTE:  The course fee covers costs that exceed basic instruction, such as lab equipment and software; program materials and supplies; and coordination of field placements and internships.  The fee is applied to selective courses where appropriate.

    Fee Per Credit Hour
  $ Amount

 

ADNR - Nursing

25.00
ART1 (tier 1) - Arts 7.00
ART2 (tier 2) - Arts 15.00
ART3 (tier 3) - Arts 25.00
ATTR - Athletic Training 25.00
BSNR - Nursing 20.00
BUHE - Health Care Administration 20.00
BUSI - Business 10.00
CCAA - Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
DTHY - Dental Hygiene 35.00
EDUC - Education 15.00
EMTP - Emergency Med 20.00
ENGT - Engineering 22.00
GCAA - Grad Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
HUMA - Humanities 10.00
MATH - Mathematics 15.00
MTH1 - Mathematics, Graduate 15.00
MTH3 - Mathematics, Graduate 35.00
MTH4 - Mathematics, Graduate - Off Campus Cohorts 60.00
MECI - EDCI, Masters 20.00
MEIS - EDCU, Masters 20.00
MEUC - EDUC, Masters 20.00
MLTC - Medical Lab Tech 20.00
MOT - Masters Occupational Therapy 75.00
NSCI - Natural Science 25.00
OTAT - Occupational Therapy 20.00
PTAT - Physical Therapy 20.00
RDLT - Radiology 20.00
RPTT - Respiratory Therapy 20.00
SSCI - Social Science 10.00
SSES - Exercise Science 15.00
SSPE - Physical Education 5.00
SSSM - Sports Management 15.00
UNC1 - University College 1 - Developmental Math, Reading and Writing 3.00
UNC2 - University College 1 - First Year Experience 12.00

                                                            Flat Rates

 

EDU1 - Education Field Fee 294.00
EDU2 - Education Field Fee 147.00
CIPA - Studenty Abroad Course Fee 120.00


Student fees listed here are for the Summer 2016, Fall 2016 & Spring 2017 semesters and are subject to change.  Shawnee State University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustment that may become necessary.

Explanation of Prerequisites

Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.

The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.

Explanation of Abbreviations

These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.

Prereq. — Prerequisite
Coreq. — Corequisite
   
$ Indicates lab fees apply to this course, see the box on the left.
   
GEP Indicates General Education Program course (see the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  for details)

 

 
  
  • RPTT 1332 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

    Credits: 3
    Presentation of principles and methodology for diagnostic assessment of cardiopulmonary patients. Topics will include pulmonary functions, electrocardiograms, blood gas assessment, sleep apnea disorders and non-invasive techniques for assessment of pulmonary gas exchange. Offered Summer Semester Prereq: RPTT 1220, RPTT 1221, RPTT 1223, AND RPTT1290 and admission to the RPTT program. lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • RPTT 1390 - Clinical Application 2

    Credits: 4
    Continuation of RPTT 1290, with ongoing assessment, practice, and development of skills from RPTT 1111, RPTT 1220, RPTT 1221, RPTT 1222 and RPTT 1290. Prereq: RPTT 1220, RPTT 1221, RPTT 1223, RPTT 1290, and admission to program. lab hours 16 (clinical) Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • RPTT 2110 - Continuous Mechanical Vent

    Credits: 4
    Study of the therapeutic and diagnostic techniques used for patients receiving mechanical ventilatory support. Topics include the selection process for ventilators, indications and hazards of mechanical ventilation, maintenance of patients, respiratory and hemodynamic monitoring and weaning of patients from ventilatory support. Prereq: RPTT 1330, RPTT 1332, RPTT 1390, and admission to program. lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • RPTT 2190 - Clinical Application 3

    Credits: 4
    Continuation of RPTT 1390, with ongoing assessment, practice, and development of skills from RPTT 1111, RPTT 1220, RPTT 1221, RPTT 1222, RPTT 1330 and RPTT 2110. Prereq: RPTT 1330, RPTT 1332, RPTT 1390, and admission to program. lab hours 16 (clinical) Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • RPTT 2220 - Respiratory Procedures 3

    Credits: 4
    Study of the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of the acutely ill and traumatized patient with special emphasis on advanced techniques for the monitoring of cardiopulmonary function. Discussion of special care situations, home care and extended care will also be presented. Prereq: RPTT 2110, RPTT 2190, and admission to program. lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • RPTT 2290 - Clinical Application 4

    Credits: 4
    Continuation of RPTT 2190, with ongoing assessment, practice, and development of skills from all prerequisite courses with special emphasis on those skills learned and developed in RPTT 2110 and RPTT 2220. Prereq: RPTT 2110, RPTT 2190, and admission to program. lab hours 16 (clinical) Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • RPTT 2999 - Topics in Respiratory Therapy

    Credits: 1-3
    Designed to provide final curricular preparation for graduation. Course will include oral case presentations, program assessment, systematic content review, and a comprehensive, cumulative student evaluation. Prereq: Satisfactory completion of RPTT 2110 and RPTT 2190. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SIGN 1010 - Introduction to Sign Language

    Credits: 3
    The Basic Sign Communication curriculum was developed at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester institute of Technology. This curriculum introduces the student to conversationally relevant signs, finger spelling, grammatical sign principles, and background, cultural, and linguistic information related to deaf people and sign language.
  
  • SIGN 1111 - American Sign Language 1

    Credits: 3
    Signing Naturally takes students where they can function comfortably in a wide variety of situations in the deaf community. Deaf culture is taught throughout the curriculum with videotape presentations and native signers model appropriate language and cultural behaviors in various situations. Discussions, activities and readings reinforce what students learn from the videotapes. Prereq: SIGN 1010
  
  • SIGN 1112 - Technical and Conversational ASL Lab 1

    Credits: 3
    Provides visual readiness training with a supportive and reinforcing approach to teaching vocabulary, grammar, and cultural information through the use of real life conversational experiences. This course is focused on the comprehension, both expressive and receptive modes, of ASL.  Additional information about the Deaf Community is introduced via contact and interaction with deaf individuals, outside readings, videotapes, and classroom discussion.  Career specific vocabulary is also introduced. Prereq: SIGN 1010 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SIGN 1121 - Orientation to Deafness

    Credits: 3
    This is a course designed to orient students to some of the causes of deafness and hearing loss. The course will focus on the myths associated with deafness and the barriers to gainful employment, education, self-sufficiency and self support. The role of Interpreters, ADA laws, and devices for deaf individuals will also be discussed. Prereq: SIGN 1010
  
  • SIGN 1211 - American Sign Language 2

    Credits: 3
    Signing Naturally II topics will become more complex and difficult with progression in grammar, receptive expressive and conversational vocabulary. Students will be expected to carry on conversation with the average deaf individual with minimal difficulty. Prereq: SIGN 1111
  
  • SIGN 1212 - Technical and Conversational ASL Lab 2

    Credits: 3
    Continues American Sign Language, with a focus on more complex sentence types, signs, and idioms. Topics include common idioms, classifiers, non-manual signals, and storytelling techniques, as well as Deaf History/Deaf Culture, and other related topics. Some DVD watching is a technique used to show emphasis on everyday conversation, cultural instruction, and phrases in ASL. Prereq: SIGN 1010 Coreq: SIGN 1211 Prereq:/coreq. SIGN 1211 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SIGN 1221 - Psychology of Deafness

    Credits: 3
    Study of the cultural, psychological, and societal impact of deafness on deaf, hard of hearing, deafened adult, deaf-blind and significant others. Prereq: SIGN 1010
  
  • SIGN 1310 - Medical Health American Sign Language

    Credits: 3
    A beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL) for medical and health personnel, stressing the acquisition of technical vocabulary and the basic structural concepts for communication in a bilingual environment. This course is designed for the purpose of addressing the communicative needs between health care professionals and the deaf community. Target-specific vocabulary, conversational phrases, and context-specific situational interactions will be the main objectives. Topics on cultural practices and interactions common in the deaf community will be discussed.  In addition, the law specific to the deaf patient - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the role of interpreters in the health care setting will be addressed. Prereq: SIGN 1010 lecture hours 2
  
  • SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology

    Credits: 3
    Studies the nature of human society and factors affecting its development, including concepts of culture, groups, organizations, collective behavior, and institutions. Required course for all social science majors. TAG course. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • SOCI 1999 - Topics in Sociology

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
  
  • SOCI 2201 - Introduction to Social Welfare

    Credits: 3
    Overview of the field of social welfare: fundamental concepts and services in social welfare, social policies, historical development. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 2204 - Introduction to Social Work

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to the profession of social work. Includes an overview of the historical development of social work as a profession; social work practices with individuals, groups, and communities; and theory and practice of social work. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 2205 - Current Social Problems

    Credits: 3
    An overview of major perspectives on social problems and their relevance in contemporary life. Topics include poverty, sexism, racism, aging, alienation, and crime. This course is designated a writing intensive course. TAG course. Prereq: SOCI 1101 and ENGL 1105 lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • SOCI 2206 - Social Institutions

    Credits: 3
    Examines the major institutions: family, economy, religion, government, and health and medicine. Other important areas of study include populations and urbanization, the natural environment, collective behavior, social systems, and social change. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 2207 - Introduction to Criminology

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to Criminology is designed to provide the student with an examination and explanation of crime. Emphasis is placed on past and current theories of crime including sociological, economic, psychological and biological theories of crime causation. Prereq: SOCI 1101 or SOSC 1110 or PSYC 1101 lecture hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SOCI 2212 - Quantitative Methods in Sociology

    Credits: 3
    Examination of statistical procedures used commonly in quantitative sociological research, both “by hand” and using statistical software. Prereq: SOCI 1101 and MATH 1500 lecture hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SOCI 2610 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to introduce students to the criminal justice system and the attending components of law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections.  The social institutions which form the criminal justice system as it exists in the United States will be explored.  Attention will be given to cultural elements that influence the administration of justice as well as how the criminal justice system influences our definitions of those whom we define as deviant or criminal. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 2999 - Topics in Sociology

    Credits: 1-3
    Separate courses repeatable for credit on topics not otherwise available to students. Prereq: SOCI 1101
  
  • SOCI 3224 - Urban Sociology

    Credits: 3
    Ecological and non-ecological theories are used to study the processes of urbanization and the involvements and problems of the urban community. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3234 - Sociology of Aging

    Credits: 3
    Various aspects of aging are examined with special emphasis on theories of aging, demographics, physical, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3261 - Deviant Subcultures

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to further students’ knowledge of the core concepts from the sociological fields of culture and deviance.  As such, Deviant Subcultures will provide the backdrop to understanding the development of cultural patterns and function of power in the social creation of definitions of deviance. Prereq: SOCI 1101 and Sociology Majors Only or by Instructor Permission lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3305 - Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3
    Social work theory, methodology, and application. Areas of study include theory and concept formation, research design, data collection, client-worker relationship, interviewing, and problem-solving. Prereq: SOCI 2201 or SOCI 2204 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3307 - Sociology of Work

    Credits: 3
    Examines the history, methods, and context of work. Emphasis on the sociological perspectives of work, industry and occupations. The future of the workplace is examined. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3310 - Gender Socialization

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the socio-cultural dynamics involved in the socialization process. Examines differential expectations, male and female identity formation, sex roles in the family, occupational stereotypes, and the changing nature of sex roles. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3311 - Human Sexuality

    Credits: 3
    An in-depth view of the current status of human sexuality in the U.S. Examines current research; modes of sexual expression and enhancement; physiological, sociological, and psychological basis of human sexuality; sexual variations; and sex ethics. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3313 - Sociology of Religion: Monotheism

    Credits: 3
    This is a Sociological study of religion specifically covering Monotheistic religions (e.g. Judaism, Christianity, Islam).  Perspectives found in Sociological theories of religion that are relevant to the study of these religions will be emphasized.  An analysis of the interrelationships of the Monotheistic religions with major social institutions and how these interrelationships develop over time will be a major theme of this course. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3314 - Sociology of Religion: Polytheism and Eastern Religions

    Credits: 3
    This is a Sociological study of religion specifically covering the Eastern Religions (e.g. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Shintoism) and Polytheistic religions.  Perspectives found in Sociological theories of religion that are relevant to the study of these religions will be emphasized.  An analysis of the interrelationships of these religions with major social institutions and how these interrelationships develop over time will be a major theme of this course. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3320 - Sociology of Culture

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the fascinating and complex concept of culture, which is shown to vary in complexity, inventiveness, cohesion, and totality. Various theories of culture are explored. This course reveals how culture has developed over history, with special emphasis on industrialization and the postmodern world. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3325 - Sociology of the Family

    Credits: 3
    Historical perspectives for understanding American family systems. Of central concern are the contemporary marriage process and context, family relationships, sexuality, family dysfunctions, and changes. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3326 - Small Group Dynamics

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of small group structure and processes; examination of roles, interpersonal relations, and leadership; and current theory and research on small group interaction. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3330 - Social Theory

    Credits: 3
    A study of major classical and contemporary sociological theories and their exponents. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3340 - Sociology of Appalachia

    Credits: 3
    Intensive study of Appalachia from sociological perspective. Emphasizes demography of Appalachia, sub-cultural characteristics, religion, arts and crafts, social change, and community power in Appalachia. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3350 - Women of Color in the US

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the everyday experiences of women of color living in the United States and the strategies they use to create, understand, and even resist the structures of power that affect both women of color as individuals and the real and imagined communities they embrace. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3360 - Black America in Popular Culture

    Credits: 3
    Brings together core texts from four interrelated fields of critical inquiry–sociology, Black studies, women’s studies, and cultural studies. Building on core themes examined in SOCI 1101. Also explores the relationship between racial identity formation and the mass production and consumption of cultural artifacts that give rise to a multiplicity of Black identities. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3370 - Media Technology and Society

    Credits: 3
    Examines some of the core sociology and sociology-influenced texts that deal with the relationship between technology and media production and consumption. Also addresses two central questions: How do humans create social contexts, and thus, social order, and how are media technologies used to this end? Also focuses on understanding the relationship between technology, regimes of power, the social organization of everyday life, and media production and consumption. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3380 - Sociological Methods

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the fascinating and complex concept of culture, which is shown to vary in complexity, inventiveness, cohesions, and totality. Various theories of cultures are explored. This course reveals how culture has developed over history, with special emphasis on industrialization and the postmodern world. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3400 - Environmental Sociology

    Credits: 3
    This course will critically interrogate the idea of nature by exploring different theoretical perspectives of the environment, and by examining a variety of environmental issues.  It examines the proposed divide between society and nature, as well as the idea of socio-natural hybrids. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3561 - Nonverbal Communication in Social Work

    Credits: 3
    This course examines nonverbal communication codes, including their structures, usages, and interrelationships.  It stresses understanding, analysis, and application of nonverbal communication through lecture, discussion, and experiential activities to the fields of social work, criminology and counseling. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3562 - Advanced Current Social Problems

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to examine some of the important social problems, issues of deviance, and instances of social disorganization found in our society today.  Through this examination, students should gain an understanding of the causes of various social problems, the effects of these problems on society and possible remedies or policies applicable in addressing these issues. Prereq: SOCI 1101 and Sociology Majors Only or by Instructor Permission lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 3999 - Special Topics in Sociology

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
  
  • SOCI 4400 - Complex Organizations

    Credits: 3
    Sociological analysis of complex organizations. Topics include theories, types of organizations, organizational change and conflict, and research in organizations. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 4403 - Field Experience in Social Work

    Credits: 3
    Controlled experience in a social work setting supervised by a qualified professional in an established agency. Designed to expose students to realistic conditions and “hands-on” learning. Prereq: SOCI 2204 and SOCI 3305 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 4410 - Social Stratification

    Credits: 3
    A study of major classical and contemporary sociological theories and their exponents. Prereq: SOCI 1101 and ENGL 1105 lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • SOCI 4425 - Industrial Sociology

    Credits: 3
    Focuses of the growth of technology in the U.S. Emphasizes the social organization of industry, life in the work place, and the organizational culture. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 4429 - Contemporary Minority Relations

    Credits: 3
    Basic approaches are used to analyze American minority groups and their contemporary situation. Special emphasis is placed on patterns of prejudice and discrimination as well as the dynamics of race relations. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 4435 - Teaching Social Studies Gr 7-12

    Credits: 3
    Provides pre-service teachers with essential experiences in theory and practice for teaching social studies students, ages 12 through 21. Instructional strategies and design, classroom management, differentiated learning needs, and implementation are addressed in field and clinical practice. Prereq: EDAE 3385 and admission to licensure program. Coreq: EDAE 4400 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 4444 - Social Deviance

    Credits: 3
    Examination of the concept of deviance in sociology and its implications for the study of contemporary social behavior. How people develop a concept of some being different from others and act on this definition. Possible topics include mental illness, crime, sexual deviance, nonconformity, and subcultures of deviance. Prereq: SOCI 1101 and ENGL 1105 General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • SOCI 4450 - Sociology of Occupations/Profess

    Credits: 3
    Sociological analysis of contemporary occupations and professions in the U.S., social stratifications in the workplace, technology, and the individual in the workplace. Prereq: SOCI 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 4601 - Serial Murder

    Credits: 3
    This course will present the techniques necessary to develop a complete bio-psycho-sociological profile regarding various types of violent behavior; however, the primary application shall be serial murder.  The rationale for profiling, the analysis of violent crime scenes, the motivations for committing crimes, the role of aggression and criminological theories will be examined.  Using case studies and illustrations, the complexity of violence as a social problem and the violent personality will be presented while maintaining a scientific focus and approach. Prereq: SOCI 1101 and Sociology Majors Only or by Instructor Permission lecture hours 3
  
  • SOCI 4999 - Special Topics in Sociology

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. Separate courses repeatable for credit. Prereq: SOCI 1101
  
  • SOSC 1110 - Foundations of Social Science

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the methods and concerns of social science.  Studies perspectives of anthropology, economics, history, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology as related to specific themes or topics. Examples include an examination of the causes of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., or of the Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs and Steel. HONORS SECTION: Explores a specific interdisciplinary theme in the social sciences. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • SOSC 2210 - Introduction to Asian American Studies

    Credits: 3
    SOSC2210 examines and provides comprehensive understanding of the life and culture of Asians in America, and Ohio in particular. Asians represent one of the new immigrant groups of America. This course surveys the arrival and early settlements of Asians in America, and their life up to the present day. This course pays special attention to the immigration and settlement of Asians in Ohio. Prereq: ENGL 1101 lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • SOSC 3250 - Asia: The Land and Its Peoples

    Credits: 3
    This is a required course for anyone interested in obtaining a minor in Asian Studies. This course is an introduction to current theoretical debates about Asia, modernization, and area studies. Asia is home to diverse peoples, languages, religions and cultures. This course is a comprehensive survey of diverse traditions of Asia and its peoples. This course studies the ancient background, as well as current political and social cultures of Asia. This course addresses concerns defining the self-understanding of Asian nation states, in terms of topics such as participation in global economics and ecological cooperation. Prereq: ENGL 1105 lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • SOSC 4170 - Social Science Travel Course

    Credits: 3
    This course will take students on an intensive, 9-day field trip to Britain.  Students will spend time in London, Oxford, the city of Bath, and other cities.  They will visit several historical sites relevant to the field of psychology including Down House (Darwin’s residence from 1842 to 1882), the Sigmund Freud Museum (Freud’s last residence following his escape from Vienna during WWII), the Anna Freud Center (a child psychology clinic founded by Freud’s daughter, generally considered the first child psychotherapist), St. Mary’s of Bethlehem (the infamous asylum, known best as “Bedlam”), Westminster Abbey (containing the grave of Sir Isaac Newton) and the residence and grave site of Sir Francis Galton.  The field trip will entail traveling about 9,000 air miles, 400 land miles, and across 6 time zones. Prereq: ENGL 1105, and Any Social Science GEP Course. lecture hours 3
  
  • SOSC 4185 - Social Science Internship

    Credits: 1-6
    This course provides controlled experience in a real world work setting supervised by a qualified professional in a field related to the social sciences.  This course is designed to provide students with realistic experiential learning. Prereq: Instructor Permission lecture hours 1-6 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SOSC 4195 - Student Research in Social Sciences

    Credits: 1-6
    Independent laboratory or field work under the supervision of an instructor. Prereq: Instructor Permission lecture hours 1-6 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SOSC 4500 - Interdisciplinary Capstone for Social Sciences

    Credits: 3
    A theme-based seminar course leading to the writing of a major term paper that will serve as the capstone to the following majors: Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, and Social Sciences. Prereq: ENGL 1105, Junior Standing in the following majors: Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, and Social Sciences lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP (Capstone)
  
  • SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish 1

    Credits: 5
    Development of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a cultural context. Basic grammar. Lab required. Initial course of first-year sequence. Course/Lab Fee $ General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish 2

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of SPAN 1111. Prereq: SPAN 1111 Course/Lab Fee $ General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • SPAN 2211 - Intermediate Spanish 1

    Credits: 3
    Offers selected readings in Hispanic issues and literature to continue the development of communicative skills. Lab required. Prereq: SPAN 1112 or permission with 2-3 years of high school Spanish Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SPAN 2212 - Intermediate Spanish 2

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of SPAN 2211. Prereq: SPAN 2211 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SPAN 3311 - Composition and Conversation

    Credits: 3
    A follow-up to SPAN 2212 with special emphasis on oral proficiency and applied grammatical concepts. In preparation to reading and writing, contemporary videos and films are used to stimulate discussion. Prereq: SPAN 2212 or permission with fluency in Spanish communicative skills. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SPAN 3999 - Special Topics in Spanish

    Credits: 1-3
    Topics not otherwise available to students. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSES 1200 - Principles of Personal Fitness

    Credits: 2
    Presents scientific information concerning the need for physical activity and a personal fitness prescription. Provides background information on the eleven parts of fitness. Students are shown, step-by-step, how to work out a lifetime fitness program that meets their needs and interests. Required for Exercise Science majors. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSES 2100 - Introduction to Exercise Science

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the various workplace settings as well as the various certification and licenses available in the health and fitness industry. Required for Exercise Science majors.
  
  • SSES 3000 - Physiology of Exercise

    Credits: 3
    Study of the physiological response of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, neural, and muscular systems in the human body during exercise. Required for Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors. Prereq: BIOL 1130 and BIOL 1131 - OR - BIOL 3560 and BIOL 3561 (grade of “C” or better) Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSES 3050 - Biomechanics and Functional Kinesiology

    Credits: 3
    Study of applied musculoskeletal structure and function in normal and abnormal human movement patterns.  Investigation of biomechanical principles in human movement for work, sport and activities of daily living. Required for Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors. Prereq: BIOL 1130 and BIOL 1131 -OR- BIOL 3560 and BIOL 3561 (grade of “C” or better) Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSES 3100 - Sci Found/Tech of Strength/Cond

    Credits: 3
    A study of the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning, as well as the practical applications to health and wellness promotion, injury prevention, and athletic performance enhancement. Requirement for Exercise Science majors. Prereq: SSES 3000 (graded of “C” or better) Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSES 3500 - Exercise Prescription

    Credits: 3
    A study of the application of exercise prescription for individuals varying in age, physique, and initial fitness levels. Required for Exercise Science majors. Prereq: SSES 3000 and SSES 3600 (grade of “C” or better) Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSES 3600 - Exercise Testing/Measurement

    Credits: 3
    A study of the theory and application of graded exercise testing and measurement in the evaluation of physical activity. Required for Exercise Science majors. Prereq: SSES 3000 (grade of “C” or better) Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSES 4200 - Management of Fitness Facilities

    Credits: 3
    Study of administrative aspects of fitness/exercise facilities, including management strategies, staffing, activity programming, and facility/equipment planning and management. Prereq: SSES 2100 and Junior Standing
  
  • SSES 4985 - Internship in Exercise Science

    Credits: 12
    Practical experience in off-campus health club or fitness center under direct supervision of certified personal fitness trainer or exercise physiologist. Requires 20 hours per week, 300 hours per semester. Required for Exercise Science majors. Prereq: SSES 3500 and SSES 3600 (grade of “C” or better) and Current CPR/AED Certification.
  
  • SSPE 1110 - Table Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1111 - Basketball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/non-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1112 - Bowling

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course graded on pass/non-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1113 - Volleyball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/non-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1114 - Walleyball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1115 - Beginning Golf

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1116 - Intermediate Golf

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1118 - Softball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1119 - Soccer

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1120 - Beginning Racquetball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1121 - Intermediate Racquetball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1122 - Advanced Racquetball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1123 - Beginning Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1124 - Intermediate Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1125 - Advanced Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • SSPE 1126 - Swimming

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1127 - Intermediate Swimming

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1128 - Advanced Swimming

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1129 - Aqua-Aerobics

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1130 - Aerobics

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1131 - Yoga

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life. Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
 

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