| ACCT 300U | Survey of Accounting Principles | Analytical and interpretative approach to the study of financial and managerial accounting. Emphasizes effects of transactions on financial statements; interrelationships among financial statements; use of financial statements, cost accounting, and... |
| ACCT 301U | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | Basic theory, concepts, and procedures necessary to develop and interpret publicly reported financial accounting data. |
| ACCT 302U | Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting | Basic theory, concepts, and procedures necessary to develop and interpret managerial accounting data, including cost and budget information, and capital project evaluations, for managerial decision-making. |
| ACCT 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ACCT 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ADED 200U | Experiential Learning and Portfolio Preparation | Exploration of experiential learning, portfolio assessment and other alternative methods of earning college credit. Students gain confidence in critical thinking, organizing, and writing and a clearer sense of educational goals. In preparation for su... |
| ADED 201U | Portfolio Submission/Assessment | For students who wish to seek credit for prior learning through the Portfolio program. |
| ADED 300U | Knowledge Management - Methods of Learning and Thinking | Exploring techniques of learning and developing access skills and opportunities for critical thinking. |
| ADED 301U | Knowledge Management: Seminar Across the Disciplines I | Develop advanced reading, writing, and research techniques, using a variety of disciplinary approaches. It will require students to read a range of primary and scholarly texts related to the content of the course, synthesizing them in assignments of... |
| ADED 302U | Knowledge Management: Seminar Across the Disciplines II | Builds upon the skills developed in ADED 301U, culminating with a significant research project. It will require students to read a range of primary and scholarly texts related to the content of the course, synthesizing them in assignments of varying... |
| ADED 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ADED 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ADED 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ADED 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ANTH 315U | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | Combines research and data from biological and social sciences. Primarily concerned with human beings as biological entities and the relationship between human biology and culture. In addition to basic evolutionary theory and principles of biological... |
| ANTH 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ANTH 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ANTH 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ANTH 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ARCH 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ARCH 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ART 208U | Techniques and Aesthetics of Photography | Hands-on explanation of technical process involved with black and white photography from exposure to finished print with detailed instruction of processing and printing, classroom critique of students' and other professional work, and introduction to... |
| ART 209U | Photography as Art | Basic black and white darkroom techniques emphasizing development of aesthetic sensibilities. History of photography through exposure to work of past and contemporary photographers. |
| ART 212U | Art Appreciation | Introduction to the arts, designed to broaden students' background. |
| ART 300U | Color Photography | Introduction to technical considerations and development of artistic expression with color materials. Student work discussed in context of larger aesthetic history of color photography. Focus placed on new media and electronic darkroom. |
| ART 301U | Introduction to Photoshop | An introduction to using Photoshop as a digital darkroom and a powerful means of processing images using digital and traditional photography. Topics will include navigation and tools, selections and layer masks, history palette and history brush, fil... |
| ART 315U | Art of the Renaissance | Italian and Northern Renaissance Art. |
| ART 329U | Americans on the Move | Course examines the patterns, meanings, causes and effects of migrations to and within America from the 17th century to the present. Among the topics covered are the 17th century European incursions into North America, the first westward movement in... |
| ART 347U | The Age of Jefferson | Comprehensive study of life and times of Thomas Jefferson including historical perspective of him as statesman, politician, and writer as well as study of him as architect and planner. Includes field trips to Monticello, University of Virginia, and V... |
| ART 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ART 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ART 518U | The Gilded Age | The Gilded Age in American history was the modern United States' formative period. It was an exciting, exuberant, innovative, progressive, glittering era in which America was in the process of becoming a world power. But the Gilded Age was also an er... |
| ART 529U | Americans on the Move | Course examines the patterns, meanings, causes and effects of migrations to and within America from the 17th century to the present. Among the topics covered are the 17th century European incursions into North America, the first westward movement in... |
| ART 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ART 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ARTS 105U | Art for Non-Majors: Introduction to Drawing | An introduction to drawing materials and techniques; the basics of two-dimensional design, including a brief introduction to color theory. The semester will culminate in the execution of a three-dimensional work of art. No previous experience will be... |
| ARTS 115U | Art for Non-Majors: Introduction to Painting | Students will explore the traditional use of oil paints and techniques through both still life and abstract painting assignments. Lectures on art history, technical demonstrations. Some previous drawing experience is suggested; it is not required. |
| ARTS 126U | Drawing Materials and Techniques | Introduction for both beginners and more advanced students to explore a wide variety of drawing materials and techniques. The materials introduced will include graphite, charcoal, pastels, ink, conte, and silverpoint. Techniques covered will be hatch... |
| ARTS 127U | Watercolors | Exploration of the use of traditional and experimental watercolor painting techniques. Landscape, still life, and architecture will serve as the subjects of the students' paintings. Students will also work on abstract and non-objective projects. Prev... |
| ARTS 198U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ARTS 305U | Digital Photography | This course is designed as an introduction to creative digital photography as
a fine art. Students will learn the basics of camera controls, exposure, lighting, and composition. The class will participate in discussions on the concept of a digital ae... |
| ARTS 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| BIOL 221U | Environmental Biology | Humankind's position in and influence on ecosystems of world viewed
biologically and physically. |
| BIOL 280U | Human Anatomy with Lab | Survey of basic human anatomy, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. |
| BIOL 301U | Environmental Ethics | Examination of complexities of environmental relationships and issues including scientific knowledge, economic, political, social, and moral values within the U.S. and between countries of the world. Will explore alternative solutions to environmenta... |
| BIOL 302U | Global Sustainability | Global Sustainability examines the twenty-five global issues that the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development has identified as the most critical global social, economic and environmental challenges that are driving global change. Having... |
| BIOL 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| BIOL 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| BIOL 502U | Global Sustainability | Global Sustainability examines the twenty-five global issues that the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development has identified as the most critical global social, economic and environmental challenges that are driving global change. Having... |
| BIOL 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| BIOL 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| CLAC 250 | Spanish: Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum | Students will be guided in their study and discussion of authentic Spanish materials relevant to materials in the primary course. Pass/fail grade only. |
| CLAC 550U | Spanish: Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum | Students will be guided in their study and discussion of authentic Spanish materials relevant to materials in the primary course. Pass/fail grade only. |
| ECON 201U | Microeconomics | Study of supply and demand, market structure, production, market failure (e.g., pollution), and benefits and costs of government intervention. |
| ECON 202U | Macroeconomics | Study of inflation, unemployment, GDP determination, money supply, balance of payments, currency markets, role of fiscal and monetary policies. |
| ECON 285U | Teacher Summer Economics Institute | Survey course designed to introduce classroom educators to the field of economics and economic thought. Introduction to both micro and macro principles, and the economic way of thinking. Topics include discussions on scarcity, supply and demand, econ... |
| ECON 377U | Principles of Economics | A survey course which introduces students to the general economic principles that guide the nation's economy and influences HRM. Topics will include such things as inflation, exchange rates, consumer price index, and supply and demand. Focus will be... |
| ECON 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ECON 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ECON 507U | Labor Economics | A survey course that introduces students to the general economic principles that guide the nation's economy and influences HRM. Topics will include such things as inflation, exchange rates, consumer price index, and supply and demand. Focus will plac... |
| ECON 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ECON 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| EDUC 303U | Foundations of Arts Integration | Explores theory and pedagogy of integrating all arts form (visual, music, drama, dance, literary) across the curriculum and throughout the teaching and
learning environment. Includes best practices, skill building, and exploration of resources to pro... |
| EDUC 307U | Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Science | In-depth examination of fundamental science concepts and subject-specific
pedagogy, focusing on Earth, life, and physical sciences, the nature of science and scientific inquiry, the social and cultural significance of science, the relationship of sc... |
| EDUC 308U | Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Studies | In-depth examination of fundamental social studies concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on history, geography, economics, and civics. Course content emphasizes instructional design and integrates state and national standards, project-base... |
| EDUC 310U | Concepts and Methods in Elementary Math | In-depth examination of fundamental mathematical concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on whole numbers and their operations, algebraic thinking in the early grades, and measurement. Content emphasizes and integrates state and national sta... |
| EDUC 311U | Assessment and Differentiation in Elementary Math | In-depth examination of fundamental mathematical concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on rational numbers, algebraic thinking, geometry, probability, and statistics. Emphasizes meeting the needs of struggling students and integrates state... |
| EDUC 317U | Foundations of Education | Introduction to the American educational system. Explores the philosophical, sociological, historical, and political roots of schools today. Attention also given to the legal status of teachers and students, including federal and state laws and regul... |
| EDUC 318U | Diverse Learners and Human Growth and Development | Introduces students to the wide range of diversity that exists in schools
today. Explores diverse learning styles and students' needs, and connections to cultures, communities, and family values as well as student support through trauma informed care... |
| EDUC 324U | Reading Foundations for Early Literacy Instruction | In-depth examination of the teaching methods, literacy concepts and development, and materials which are utilized to support and scaffold children's literacy acquisition from birth to the primary grades. Addresses a foundational understanding of the... |
| EDUC 326U | Assessment, Intervention and Literacy Strategies for Elementary Readers | In-depth examination of reading comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, word study, and writing instruction within elementary classrooms. Exploration across the components of reading of the methods, materials, and assessment tools a... |
| EDUC 327U | Content and Pedagogy for Elementary Mathematics | In-depth examination of fundamental mathematics concepts and subject-specific pedagogy. Course content emphasizes and integrates state and national standards, problem-solving approaches, use of manipulatives and technology, current research, and lear... |
| EDUC 338U | Technology-Enhanced 21st Century Teaching & Learning | Instructional design is the systematic and reflective process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials, activities, information, resources and evaluation (Smith, 1999). This course combines knowledg... |
| EDUC 342U | Teaching and Learning in Secondary Classrooms | Comprehensive introduction to pedagogy to include principles of learning; application of skills in discipline and grade-specific methodology; selection and use of materials; state and national curriculum standards; and evaluation of student performan... |
| EDUC 343U | Assessment and Evaluation in Education | Introduction to testing, measurement, and evaluation related to instruction, the construction and use of teacher-made tests, a survey of standardized tests, test interpretation, and basic statistical procedures. |
| EDUC 350U | Content Area Literacy | In-depth examination of reading, writing, and critical thinking in secondary content areas. Specific techniques for teaching and assessing comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, and study skills. The effects of text organization and relationship betwee... |
| EDUC 358U | Classroom and Behavior Management | Effective classroom and behavior management skills to build individual responsibility and self-discipline, promote self-regulation, and maintain a positive learning environment. Research-based classroom and behavior management techniques, classroom c... |
| EDUC 360U | Assessment, Intervention, and Literacy Strategies for Adolescents | Investigates reading comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, word study, and writing instruction within the classroom. Study of the methods, materials, and assessment tools associated with elementary and secondary literacy instructi... |
| EDUC 398U | SELECTED TOPICS | No Description Set |
| EDUC 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| EDUC 475U | Teaching Internship | Direct contact with students in a classroom on a full-time basis for 15 weeks under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibility for all instructional periods and school activities. G... |
| EDUC 477U | Student Teaching, Secondary (6-12) | Direct contact with students in a classroom on a full-time basis for 15 weeks under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibility for all instructional periods and school activities. G... |
| EDUC 478U | Student Teaching, Comprehensive (PreK-12) | Direct contact with students in a classroom on a full-time basis for 15 weeks under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibility for all instructional periods and school activities. G... |
| EDUC 483U | Contracted Teacher Internship | Culminating clinical experience of teacher preparation for those who participate in the STEP Residency program. Residents spend a full academic year as the teacher-of-record in a partnering school division Title 1 classroom. A specially trained resid... |
| EDUC 484U | Pre-Internship Workforce Series | Prepares students enrolled in the teacher preparation program for the required 15-week teaching internship. Guides students through the creation of the final portfolio. Helps students navigate the process of applying for an internship placement and c... |
| EDUC 485U | Capstone Seminar | Weekly seminar for student teachers. Provides a forum for reflective discussion and examination of critical issues related to students' teaching responsibilities and competence, specifically, employing best practices in the planning, delivery, and as... |
| EDUC 503U | Foundations of Arts Integration | Explores theory and pedagogy of integrating all arts form (visual, music, drama, dance, literary) across the curriculum and throughout the teaching and
learning environment. Includes best practices, skill building, and exploration of resources to pro... |
| EDUC 504U | The Story of Virginia, an American Experience | The course provides an overview of the history of Virginia from earliest habitation to the present and follows the curriculum framework for Virginia Studies. Participants will work with the staff of the Virginia Historical Society and outside pedagog... |
| EDUC 505U | Geography of the Commonwealth | The objective of this course is to provide a general understanding of the
Geography of the Commonwealth of Virginia and explore various spatial interest in depth. No textbooks or lab manuals are required for this course, only the ability to use Black... |
| EDUC 507U | Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Science | In-depth examination of fundamental science concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on Earth, life, and physical sciences, the nature of science and scientific inquiry, the social and cultural significance of science, the relationship of sci... |
| EDUC 508U | Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Studies | In-depth examination of fundamental social studies concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on history, geography, economics, and civics. Course content emphasizes instructional design and integrates state and national standards, project-base... |
| EDUC 509U | Teaching Students from Poverty | An overview of the challenges of teaching students from poverty. Dr. Ruby Payne's groundbreaking book will be the centerpiece for teachers (K-12). Teachers will learn skills and techniques to manage behavior, build relationships and raise achievement... |
| EDUC 510U | Concepts and Methods in Elementary Math | In-depth examination of fundamental mathematical concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on whole numbers and their operations, algebraic thinking in the early grades, and measurement. Content emphasizes and integrates state and national sta... |
| EDUC 511U | Assessment and Differentiation in Elementary Math | In-depth examination of fundamental mathematical concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on rational numbers, algebraic thinking, geometry, probability, and statistics. Content emphasizes meeting the needs of struggling students and integrat... |
| EDUC 517U | Foundations of Education | Introduction to the American educational system. Explores the philosophical, sociological, historical, and political roots of schools today. Attention also given to the legal status of teachers and students, including federal and state laws and regul... |
| EDUC 518U | Diverse Learners and Human Growth and Development | Introduces students to the wide range of diversity that exists in schools
today. Explores diverse learning styles and students' needs, and connections to cultures, communities, and family values as well as student support through trauma informed care... |
| EDUC 519U | Working with English Learners | This course expounds on the instructional strategies and assessment options for engaging English Learners (ELs). It also explores the impacts of culture, linguistics, and language learning principles on ELs through in-depth study and reflection. |
| EDUC 523U | Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring | Participants will build capacity in coaching and mentoring by engaging in authentic conversations and practical application activities with colleagues. The course text and selected readings provide foundational knowledge for practice and reflection o... |
| EDUC 524U | Reading Foundations for Early Literacy Instruction | In-depth examination of the teaching methods, literacy concepts and development, and materials which are utilized to support and scaffold children's literacy acquisition from birth to the primary grades. Addresses a foundational understanding of the... |
| EDUC 526U | Assessment, Intervention and Literacy Strategies for Elementary Readers | In-depth examination of reading comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, word study, and writing instruction within elementary classrooms. Exploration across the components of reading of the methods, materials, and assessment tools a... |
| EDUC 527U | Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Classroom | Examines the elementary curriculum and introduces strategies for instruction and assessment to help diverse learners develop knowledge and basic skills, sustain intellectual curiosity, and problem-solve. Focus on strategies and procedures to enhance... |
| EDUC 528U | Adult Learning Theory | Students will learn the important principles and concepts related to Adult Learning Theory. Students will be given opportunities to apply these ideas in real-world settings in their own educational and professional practice by developing concrete pro... |
| EDUC 529U | Improving Elementary Math | Exploration of teachers' content knowledge and pedagogical skills in teaching elementary math with a focus on differentiated instruction using developmental grouping (math workshop and work stations) to improve elementary math achievement. Class sess... |
| EDUC 530U | Teaching Middle School Life Science: Content and Pedagogy | This graduate course will examine the psychology of the middle school learner, the instructional strategies and practices essential to developing successful student learners, including knowledge and understanding of the life science curriculum and th... |
| EDUC 531U | Teaching Middle School Earth Science: Content and Pedagogy | This graduate course will examine the psychology of the middle school learner, the instructional strategies and practices essential to developing successful student learners, including knowledge and understanding of the earth science curriculum and t... |
| EDUC 532U | Teaching Middle School Physical Science: Content and Pedagogy | This graduate course will examine the psychology of the middle school learner, the instructional strategies and practices essential to developing successful student learners, including knowledge and understanding of the physical science curriculum an... |
| EDUC 533U | Sustainability and Nature Institute | An exploration of the science and design behind creating a successful outdoor classroom and is suited for classroom teachers, administrators, PTA representatives and Not for Profit educators. Participants will work with other educators from throughou... |
| EDUC 538U | Technology-Enhanced 21st Century Teaching and Learning | Instructional design is the systematic and reflective process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials, activities, information, resources and evaluation (Smith, 1999). This course combines knowledg... |
| EDUC 542U | Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary and Comprehensive Classrooms | Comprehensive introduction to pedagogy to include principles of learning; application of skills in discipline and grade-specific methodology; selection and use of materials; state and national curriculum standards; and evaluation of Student performan... |
| EDUC 543U | Assessment and Evaluation in Education | Introduction to testing, measurement, and evaluation related to instruction, the construction and use of teacher-made tests, a survey of standardized tests, test interpretation, and basic statistical procedures. |
| EDUC 544U | Tools for Teaching | An integrated discipline, instruction and motivation system. Intended for the practicing teacher (K-12), participants will learn how to organize a classroom to reduce disruption and increase time on task, increase learning and retention of material w... |
| EDUC 547U | Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Methods | In-depth exploration of content-specific teaching techniques for planning, teaching and assessing in the middle and secondary classroom. This course combines lecture-based course instruction with in-field experience with content-based teachers in mid... |
| EDUC 550U | Content Area Literacy | Examination of reading, writing and critical thinking in secondary content areas. Specific techniques for teaching and assessing comprehensions, vocabulary knowledge, and study skills will be addressed. The effects of text organization and relationsh... |
| EDUC 551U | Cross Cultural Communications | After completing this course, candidates will know, understand, and use the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments for ELLs (Domai... |
| EDUC 552U | English Linguistics for TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) | After completing this course, candidates will know, understand, and use the major theories and research related to the structure and acquisition of language to help English language learners (ELL) develop language and literacy and achieve in the cont... |
| EDUC 553U | Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language | This introductory course addresses the effects of language acquisition theories and learner development on instructional planning and practice and builds upon the relationship of foreign language program models and language outcomes. Participants wil... |
| EDUC 554U | Assessment of English Learners | Addresses issues and concepts of assessment and using standards based procedures with English Language Learners (ELL). Identifies purposes of assessment (e.g., diagnostic, language proficiency, academic achievement) and basic concepts of assessment i... |
| EDUC 555U | Curriculum for Talented and Gifted Education | This course focuses on curriculum adjustments, methods and techniques, as well as classroom organization necessary for teaching gifted and talented students. Emphasis is on curriculum in gifted programs within the context of school reform and restr... |
| EDUC 556U | Differentiated Instruction and Research-Based Strategies for Gifted Students | Exploration of the philosophy of differentiation and strategies that are used
to meet the needs of gifted students. Instructional decision-making based on the educational characteristics and subsequent modification within the classroom environment wi... |
| EDUC 558U | Classroom and Behavior Management | Effective classroom and behavior management skills to build individual responsibility and self-discipline, promote self-regulation, and maintain a positive learning environment. Research-based classroom and behavior management techniques, classroom c... |
| EDUC 559U | Politics and Legal Issues in Education | Provides historical and contemporary perspectives regarding how the American political and legal systems affect the care and instruction of students in today's schools; and an understanding of the political issues and laws that govern the operation a... |
| EDUC 560U | Assessment, Intervention and Literacy Strategies for Adolescents | Investigates reading comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, word study, and writing instruction within the classroom. Study of the methods, materials, and assessment tools associated with elementary and secondary literacy instructi... |
| EDUC 561U | Perspectives in Gifted Education, Talent Development and Creativity | This course explores the concepts of Gifted Education, Talent Development and Creativity (GETDC), and examines their factors, measurement, and application to education. Topics include characteristics of creative individuals, barriers to creative prod... |
| EDUC 562U | Special Populations of Gifted Students | This course provides a critical survey of the research, issues, policy, ethics, and practices related to culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged, limited English proficient, twice exceptional, highly gifted, or very young gifted and talented s... |
| EDUC 563U | Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted Student | This course examines the social, emotional, and psychological aspects of gifted children, adolescents, and adults. The course reviews current literature on affective growth and potential adjustment issues such as self-concept, self-acceptance and und... |
| EDUC 564U | School-wide Positive Behavior Support | Examines positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) with emphasis on school-wide approaches designed to enhance school climate and emotional well-being of all students. Covers creating and nurturing a problem-solving team of professionals... |
| EDUC 565U | Foundations and Legal Aspects of Special Education | This is an introductory course that provides an overview of the nature and
educational implications of serving students with disabilities and emphasizes
the legal aspects of special education at national, state... |
| EDUC 566U | Response to Intervention | This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively implement a Response To Intervention approach for academics and behavior. Response to Intervention is the practice of providing high quality instructi... |
| EDUC 567U | Questions of Conscience: Teaching about the Holocaust and Genocide | The Teacher Education Institute (TEI) is taught by museum staff, including university, research, and classroom educators. TEI assists history, English/language arts, music, art, science, math, foreign language and administrators with their understand... |
| EDUC 568U | Successful Transition through Consultation and Collaboration | This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates with the ability to prepare their students and work with families to provide successful student transitions throughout the educational experience. Additionally, teacher candidates will learn strat... |
| EDUC 569U | Recognizing and Teaching Students with Disabilities - Accessing the General Education Curriculum | This course explores the characteristics and supports needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting and delves into the development of individual education planning and group instruction at the elementary, middle, and high scho... |
| EDUC 570U | Foundations of Gifted Education | This course provides information on the history of exceptional students in
relation to education, current law, and accepted methods for referral, assessment, and identification. It covers major program models and methods of differentiating instructi... |
| EDUC 571U | Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education | This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to the variety of assessment and evaluation techniques and their specific purposes, including eligibility for students with disabilities, instructional decision making, and program improvement.... |
| EDUC 572U | Effective Instruction for an Inclusive Classroom | A survey of models, history, current issues and strategies in providing collaborative supports, accommodations, and differentiated curriculum to students with disabilities, special needs, as well as mainstream students with multiple abilities in gene... |
| EDUC 573U | Trauma Informed Practices in Schools | In-depth examination of the influence of adverse childhood experience and adverse community environments on psycho-social growth and brain development in young people. Emphasizes developing responsive practices to support children in overcoming adver... |
| EDUC 574U | Understanding and Implementing the IEP | This course provides students with critical information and hands-on practice regarding the development and implementation of the Individual Education Program (IEP), the federally required document that describes all the components of special educati... |
| EDUC 575U | Teaching Internship | Direct contact with students in a classroom on a full-time basis for 15 weeks under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibility for all instructional periods and school activities. |
| EDUC 579U | Mindfulness Strategies for the Classroom | Study for all educators at all levels of an overview of recent research on mindfulness practices and provide guidance on how to integrate these practices into the classroom. Participants in this course will learn what mindfulness is, why it can be a... |
| EDUC 580U | Curriculum Development and Instructional Strategies for Teaching English Learners | A training class for those wishing to gain appropriate skills for teaching ESL students. This class will focus on understanding the method of teaching conversational English; understanding the international Phonetic Alphabet: application of target la... |
| EDUC 581U | Social Justice and Equity in Education | Gain an understanding of the origins and evolution of critical social justice theory. Through various hands-on activities and experiences, participants will be provided with opportunities to develop a historical perspective of the inequities that pla... |
| EDUC 583U | Contracted Teacher Internship | Culminating clinical experience of teacher preparation for those who participate in the STEP Residency program. Residents spend a full academic year as the teacher-of-record in a partnering school division Title 1 classroom. A specially trained resid... |
| EDUC 584U | Pre-Internship Workshop Series | Prepares students enrolled in the teacher preparation program for the required 15-week teaching internship. Guides students through the creation of the final portfolio. Helps students navigate the process of applying for an internship placement and c... |
| EDUC 585U | Capstone Seminar | This weekly seminar for student teachers provides a forum for discussion and examination of critical issues related to students' teaching responsibilities and competence. Also provides guidance in the preparation of the Teacher Work Sample. |
| EDUC 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| EDUC 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| EDUC 601U | Foundations of Educational Leadership Studies | A survey of the fundamental leadership theories and models as they apply to
educational leadership. Includes historical and contemporary conceptions, collaborative case study work on current educational leadership approaches, personal reflection and... |
| EDUC 602U | Data for Decision-Making | A survey of tools and techniques used in conducting and utilizing assessment
data. Includes current research approaches, project design, and data collection.
Also included are methods for using data to identify school needs, evaluate personnel, track... |
| EDUC 603U | Leading and Supervising Instruction | This course will prepare students to effectively oversee instructional practices in their school. These include aligning curriculum and instruction with assessment to achieve high academic success, innovative instructional techniques, strategies for... |
| EDUC 604U | Communicating and Leading | A broad review of communication as a critical skill in effective school leadership. This includes understanding how students communicate with each other and their instructors, helping students develop basic communication techniques and strategies, co... |
| EDUC 605U | School Law and Policy for Ethical Leadership | This course will examine the legal and moral aspects of educational leadership. Includes evolution of school law, major ethical spheres of thought, current trends and school law, and critical thinking and problem-solving strategies. Course will utili... |
| EDUC 606U | Organizational Operations in Human Resource and Fiscal Leadership | Students will explore the 1) theoretical and practical basis to contemporary
human resource administration in education with a focus on school and central office level leadership and 2) the theories, policies, and expenditures of school funds. Human... |
| EDUC 610U | Classroom and Behavior Management | Students will apply their coursework to modern education settings and reflect on where and how the lessons and theory from those courses are relevant to working and leading in today's schools. This includes assessing how and where strategies and idea... |
| EDUC 611U | Reflective Leadership Seminar II | The second of two required seminars to complete the practicum. Students will continue the reflective process by studying leadership first-hand in a school. Students will spend a minimum of 170 hours in a designated school and regularly report on a se... |
| EDUC 619U | Strategies for Teaching Writing | Reflect on the best practices and research related to teaching writing effectively. The course includes an in-depth look at writing workshops and considers teaching strategies focusing on the steps of the writing process and different forms of writin... |
| EDUC 620U | Advanced Children's Literature | The course provides a survey of children's literature with emphasis on recent trends and evaluative criteria used in selecting books based on school and recreational needs and interests of young readers. Course participants will explore multiple genr... |
| EDUC 621U | Young Adult Literature | The course provides a survey of young adult literature with emphasis on recent trends and evaluative criteria used in selecting books based on school and recreational needs and interests of adolescent readers. Course participants will explore multipl... |
| EDUC 630U | School Technology | This course is designed to advance technological literacy for school leaders. This includes running software, using programs to generate and manipulate data, compiling data in order to present it, troubleshooting basic computer challenges, using tec... |
| EDUC 631U | Fiscal Leadership | This course will introduce students to the principles of human resource and
financial management. This includes recruiting and developing quality personnel, the budgeting process, and fiscal decision-making. |
| EDUC 632U | Leading Change through an Equity Lens | Study of how change theory supports the successful implementation of positive change in school settings. Study includes identifying new needs and trends in schools and education policy, equity measures that support the success of all students, and pr... |
| EDUC 633U | School Culture and Human Resource Leadership | This course will explore the sociological trends impacting the modern school environment and how to lead various groups within a school. This includes conflict resolution, balancing interests and decision-making, promoting a learning environment that... |
| EDUC 634U | Context of Educational Public Policy and Politics | A survey of contemporary issues and legislation affecting education policy.
Includes review of current and emerging issues, strategies for influencing
policy, and techniques for adopting new policy into current... |
| EDUC 635U | Strategic Improvement and Effective Communication in Schools | Effective leadership demands continuous improvement and effective communication. These two endeavors share an irrefutable connection. This course examines school improvement through the dynamic relationship among the community, the school, and all st... |
| EDUC 650U | Advanced Educational Psychology | Advanced study of the basic principles of cognitive psychology and its position in education, to include cognitive processes, knowledge acquisition and transfer, beliefs and motivation, and the application of these ideas to classroom instruction. |
| EDUC 651U | Assessment and Accountability | Study of testing, measurement, and evaluation related to instruction, the construction and use of teacher-made tests, a survey of standardized tests, test interpretation, and basic statistical procedures are included in this course. An improvement pr... |
| EDUC 652U | Differentiated Instruction | Introduction to differentiated instruction and examination of why it is appropriate for all learners, how to plan for it, and how to become comfortable enough with student differences to make school comfortable for every learner in the classroom. |
| EDUC 653U | Issues, Ethics and Policy in Education | Examination and reflection on the critical issues in policy, ethics, and law that teachers need in order to make informed decisions regarding a variety of issues facing schools today. |
| EDUC 660U | Curriculum Development | Identification and understanding of the underlying philosophical principles, societal expectations, and practical demands that must be reflected in the development, delivery and evaluation of school curricula. |
| EDUC 661U | Instructional Leadership | This course emphasizes techniques of improving instruction through application of research on effective schools and models of instruction. Topics covered include foundations of leadership, leadership for curriculum instruction and assessment, leaders... |
| EDUC 675U | Reflective Teaching Experience | Involves full time teaching and working closely with a mentor/coach to further develop skills in curriculum planning and delivery, reflection and self-assessment. Encompasses an entire semester. |
| EDUC 676U | Reflective Practitioner Seminar | This biweekly seminar for teachers provides a forum for discussion of and reflection on critical issues related to their daily responsibilities as classroom teachers. Also provides guidance in the development and implementation of a Professional Grow... |
| EDUC 680U | Content Specialization and Research I | Review of basic knowledge and skills required for reading, interpreting, and evaluating, followed by the examination of step-by-step procedures for planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom research. |
| EDUC 681U | Content Specialization and Research II | Review of basic knowledge and skills required for reading, interpreting, and evaluating, followed by the examination of step-by-step procedures for planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom research. |
| EM 312U | Emergency Management Systems and Theory | Examines the structure and missions of local, state, national, and international emergency management agencies and their relationship with public safety and voluntary organizations and other government departments. Relates structure and processes to... |
| EM 317U | Enterprise Risk Management | Identification of the impacts of disaster events is critical to understanding how an organization can survive the impact and continue to operate. Examines the business impact analysis process, how to manage it, and how to use the analysis as the firs... |
| EM 331U | Homeland Security Policy and Programs | Describes evolution of homeland defense as policy, programmatic, and organizational issue. Identifies current policies and programs, suggest evaluation measures, and assesses their effectiveness against potential threats. Examines role of governmenta... |
| EM 352U | Internship in the Emergency Services | Provides student opportunity to learn from significant new work or volunteer experiences in emergency services. Students complete a minimum of 250 hours of work in the internship setting with focus on performing management or staff duties appropriate... |
| EM 354U | Organization and Management of Public Agencies | Examines why and how public agencies operate the way they do. Studies the forces acting upon public safety agencies and how those forces shape agencies' internal and external practices in their political environment. |
| EM 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| EM 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| EM 495U | Hazards and Threats for the Future | Examines the future of disasters and their management in the context of long-term political, environmental, technological, economic and social change. Identifies current methods for futures analysis and provides a framework for developing tools and r... |
| EM 499U | Post-Baccalaureate Practicum | This practicum is an integrated directed study in the subject of the certificate program. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students will explore a common theme present in three or more of their courses through preparation of either a profes... |
| EM 595U | Hazards and Threats for the Future | Examines the future of disasters and their management in the context of long-term political, environmental, technological, economic and social change. Identifies current methods for futures analysis and provides a framework for developing tools and r... |
| EM 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ENGL 101U | Strategic Reading and Writing | This course focuses on critical reading and writing, providing instruction in grammar and mechanics, organizational and paragraph development skills, rhetorical techniques, and basic research. It will provide a collaborative environment in which stud... |
| ENGL 201U | Critical Writing and Research I | This course focuses on academic writing, critical reading, and research. Throughout the semester, it will require students to write on a range of topics for a variety of purposes and audiences, emphasizing writing as a process. It will also introduce... |
| ENGL 202U | Critical Writing and Research II | This course focuses on academic writing, critical reading, and research, building on the skills developed in ENGL 201U. Throughout the semester, it will require students to write essays of varying length and purpose, culminating in a research-driven... |
| ENGL 331U | Twentieth-Century American Literature | Development of literary form and thought from American experience. |
| ENGL 340U | Black Women Writers | Exploration of literary careers of Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker and Toni Morrison. |
| ENGL 344U | Major Themes in Literature | Study of fiction, poetry and drama with emphasis on basic literary themes of innocence and experiences, conformity and rebellion, love and hate, and presence of death. |
| ENGL 349U | Tracking Contemporary Trickster | Examines archetypal tricksters in literature, mythology, and cultural history in an effort to identify contemporary tricksters. Begins study with Hermes, Eshu, Coyote and more, then shifts to identifying potential contemporary tricksters from across... |
| ENGL 354U | The Global Short Story | Covers the short story in a global context, examining the ways authors from a variety of eras and cultures have approached short fiction. From the dark romanticism of Hawthorne to the magical realism of Marquez - and many stops in between - the cours... |
| ENGL 368U | Creative Writing: Fiction | No Description Set |
| ENGL 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ENGL 399U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ENGL 502U | Business and Professional Communication | Introduces a rhetorical approach to the techniques and types of communication in professional contexts, including correspondence and reports. Designed to strengthen skills in effective business and professional communication in oral and written modes... |
| ENGL 554U | The Global Short Story | Covers the short story in a global context, examining the ways authors from a variety of eras and cultures have approached short fiction. From the dark romanticism of Hawthorne to the magical realism of Marquez - and many stops in between - the cours... |
| ENGL 598U | Selected Topics | Individually designed course of study conducted under supervision of faculty member. |
| ENGL 599U | Independent Study | The foundations and tools of finance, including examination of financial markets, investments, and financial management in large corporations, small businesses, and personal financial planning. |
| FIN 360U | Financial Management | Analysis and examination of financing, investment, and dividend decisions of business organizations. Financial management in the global environment. |
| FIN 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| FIN 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| GEOG 201U | World Geography | Study of world by regions, with emphasis on cultural differences among nations. |
| GEOG 202U | Introduction to Geo-Politics | Current and emerging issues at the confluence of geography and international relations are examined. Emphasis on areas in transition or which pose a threat to global peace. Issues covered are globalization, terrorism, fundamentalism, multi-lateral or... |
| GEOG 215U | Urban Geography | Global pattern of increased urbanization and the features and structure of selected major cities are examined. Contrasts differences between cities in richer vs. poorer countries. Issues may include: overcrowding, slums and urban poverty, mass transp... |
| GEOG 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| GEOL 322U | The Global Impact of Climate Change | Rapid climate change is causing an increase in the temperature of the atmosphere and oceans. This is a truly global problem that requires international research and collaboration to resolve. The USA is a major producer of the atmospheric "greenhouse"... |
| GEOL 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| GEOL 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| GEOL 522U | Global Impact of Climate Change | Rapid climate change is causing an increase in the temperature of the
atmosphere and oceans. This is a truly global problem that requires
international research and collaboration to resolve. The USA is a major producer of the atmospheric ""greenhouse... |
| GEOL 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| GEOL 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| GSCI 301U | The Role of Science and Technology in Shaping the Modern Era | The opportunities and perils of scientific inquiry. |
| GSCI 302U | Great Ideas in Science | This course is designed for non-science majors. The non-technical course
integrates and focuses on major events of biology, chemistry, and physics that have shaped the course of science through the centuries. The idea behind each major advance is tre... |
| GSCI 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| GSCI 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| HCA 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| HIST 300U | Women and the American Experience | Survey of unique experience of women in history of U.S. from colonial times to present; attitudes held by and toward them; varied roles they have played in nation's development. |
| HIST 301U | Women in European Civilization | In-depth study of place of women in European civilization and how ideas, institutions and practices of civilization determined and/or changed that place. |
| HIST 305U | Richmond Across the Centuries | Survey of history of city of Richmond as it developed between 1660 and 1960. |
| HIST 312U | Great Issues in American History | Introductory course explores three central issues in American history: revolution and formation of constitutional government, causes of Civil War and process of Reconstruction; and rise of United States to role of world power. |
| HIST 315U | Great Disasters and Their Impact in the History of the U.S.: 1861 to the Present | Certain terrible catastrophes/disasters that America has suffered from 1861 to the present have had particularly strong influences on the nation. This course examines several such events, their impact, and how and why that impact took shape as it did... |
| HIST 320U | Virginia History | Social, cultural, and political history of Virginia from Colonial period to present. |
| HIST 321U | Moments in Time I: World History | Using important events in world history, the course explores both content and
method of historical study. Generally following the underlying teaching principle of the public radio program 'A Moment in Time' allows students to examine events in their... |
| HIST 322U | Moments in Time II: History of the Americas | Using important events in the history of the Americas, the course explore both content and method of historical study. Generally following the underlying teaching principle of the public radio program 'A Moment in Time' allows students to examine sig... |
| HIST 323U | Westward Ho! | Forging westward was part of American experience from colonial times. Examines causes, course, and results of drive West through events and developments including Lewis & Clark's Expedition, Manifest Destiny, Gold Rush, railway building, and conflict... |
| HIST 329U | Americans on the Move | Course examines the patterns, meanings, causes and effects of migrations to and within America from the 17th century to the present. Among the topics covered are the 17th century European incursions into North America, the first westward movement in... |
| HIST 330U | Road to the Presidency | The process of selecting an American president provides a window through which one can explore the political, social, cultural, and economic climate of the nation. By studying how the process was constructed and how that process has changed over time... |
| HIST 337U | Tudor England | Political, institutional, social, and cultural study emphasizing reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. |
| HIST 338U | Stuart England | Emphasis on conflict between Stuarts and Parliament. Cromwell and the Civil War, the Restoration and Revolutionary settlement. |
| HIST 345U | The History of Ideas | Exploring the intellectual development within the western tradition. |
| HIST 347U | The Age of Jefferson | Comprehensive study of life and times of Thomas Jefferson including historical perspective of him as statesman, politician, and writer as well as study of him as architect and planner. Includes field trips to Monticello, University of Virginia, and V... |
| HIST 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| HIST 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| HIST 515U | Great Disasters and Their Impact in the History of the U.S.: 1861 to the Present | Certain terrible catastrophes/disasters that America has suffered from 1861 to the present have had particularly strong influences on the nation. This course examines several such events, their impact, and how and why that impact took shape as it did... |
| HIST 522U | Moments in Time II: History of the Americas | "Using important events in the history of the Americas, the course explores
both content and method of historical study. Generally following the underlying
teaching principle of the public radio program 'A Mome... |
| HIST 529U | Americans on the Move | Course examines the patterns, meanings, causes and effects of migrations to and within America from the 17th century to the present. Among the topics covered are the 17th century European incursions into North America, the first westward movement in... |
| HIST 537U | Tudor England | Political, institutional, social and cultural study emphasizing the reigns of Henry VII and Elizabeth I. |
| HIST 538U | Stuart England | Emphasis on conflict between Stuarts and Parliament, Cromwell and the Civil War, the Restoration and Revolutionary settlement. |
| HIST 547U | The Age of Jefferson | Comprehensive study of the life and times of Thomas Jefferson, including historical perspective of Jefferson as statesman, politician, writer, architect and planner. Use of primary sources is emphasized in the course. Includes field trips to Monticel... |
| HIST 548U | Questions of Conscience: Teaching about the Holocaust and Genocide | The course is designed to educate middle and high school teachers in Holocaust and genocide. It provides excellent tools necessary to teach such sensitive subjects to students. The course addresses many sections of the Virginia Standards of Learning... |
| HIST 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| HIST 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| HRM 343U | Human Resource Management | Survey of traditional human resources functions and their relation to effective personnel and organizational results. Examines recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, collective bargaining, labor relations, training, human resource and mana... |
| HRM 345U | Human Resource Development | Design, implementation, and evaluation of training programs, with emphasis on increasing individual and organizational effectiveness. Includes adult learning theory, needs assessment, delivery methods, and techniques to measure trainer's effectivenes... |
| HRM 388U | Internship | Applied experience in Human Resource Management in an organizational setting. Working closely with an assigned faculty member and a site supervisor, the student will be assigned projects or duties that are outside of his or her normal job. Intent is... |
| HRM 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| HRM 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| HRM 452U | Quality Management | History and origin of quality movement explored, along with basic tools and hands-on techniques necessary for successful quality and process improvement. |
| HRM 454U | Compensation and Benefits | Course examines the use of reward systems (especially monetary) in the motivation of goal-oriented behavior as a major factor in influencing behavior. The effects of reward systems on recruiting, performance, satisfaction, and tenure are examined. Ex... |
| HRM 460U | HR in an IT World | Course offers an integration of human resource management with information technology. Provides insight and hands-on experience in evaluation, design, and implementation of use of automation with major functional areas of HR. Additionally, exploratio... |
| HRM 467U | International Human Resource Management | This course allows the student to place the role of HRM within a global perspective and demonstrates the borderless and fluid workforce that is emerging today. Aspects of the course will include issues such as outsourcing, worker visas, multi-nationa... |
| HRM 496U | Directed Research | Courses in Directed Research are intended for students who wish to further develop their skills in research. Each student accepted to participate in a Directed Research course will work directly with a full time faculty member on a research project c... |
| HRM 498U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| HRM 499U | Senior Seminar in HRM | Course represents the summary experience for graduating seniors. The course includes a collection of case studies that allows the student to apply the knowledge obtained in previous HRM courses contained within the undergraduate curriculum. |
| HRM 531U | Human Resource Management | This course in human resources uses an HR development point of view in which employees are considered assets to be developed rather than costs to be minimized. Topics include recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, rewarding, and promoting employee... |
| HRM 532U | Legal Issues in Human Resource Management | Every manager and HR professional will face numerous legal challenges to managing people in a workplace. In fact, employment-related litigation is one of the greatest financial risks facing any organization. This class will explore in a practical way... |
| HRM 533U | Quantitative Analysis and Research in HRM | This course exposes the student to the skills needed in order to analyze data
pertaining to the HRM field such as retention patterns, compensation differences, performance measurements, etc. Attention will also be given to various research designs us... |
| HRM 534U | Strategic Human Resource Development | This course includes an overview of business strategy and emphasizes the role of human resource management and development for effective strategy implementation. Models of organizational diagnosis and change, transformational leadership, reengineerin... |
| HRM 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| HRM 635U | Managing Compensation and Benefits | Course examines the use of reward systems (especially monetary) in the
motivation of goal-oriented behavior as a major factor in influencing behavior. The effects of reward systems on recruiting, performance, satisfaction, and tenure are examined. Ex... |
| HRM 638U | HRM Leadership Theory and Application | This course explores leadership theory as it pertains to the HRM environment.
Focus will be given to the application of various leadership theories to address current challenges within the HRM field. |
| HRM 639U | Recruitment and Retention | Various methods for recruiting, selecting, and retaining employees are examined. Topics may include equal employment opportunity, human resource planning, determination of staffing needs, internal and external recruitment strategies, selection interv... |
| HRM 644U | Diversity in Organizations | Introduction to the theoretical and practical ideas about diversity in organizations. Explores strategies to address diversity as a manager and employee. Examines diversity issues in organizations related to human resources (recruitment and selection... |
| HRM 645U | Organization Development and Change | Exploration of organizational change, an ongoing reality in today's organizations. Human resource practitioners need to understand the theories and processes of organizational development and change, in addition to having a robust set of resources, t... |
| HRM 647U | Human Resource Information Systems | Application of computer and communications technologies to solving HRM problems, e.g., labor sourcing; employee collaboration, training, and development; knowledge management; managerial decision-making. Use of multimedia, storage, and mobile devices... |
| HRM 650U | Labor Relations | This course examines the historical relationship between management and labor unions as well as current and future issues facing the labor movement in the U.S. Specific emphasis will be placed on collective bargaining, grievance process, arbitration... |
| HRM 657U | HRM in the Global Environment | Survey course which introduces students to the impact of the global environment on HRM efforts. Aspects of the course will include strategic positioning in the face of such issues such as outsourcing, worker visas, multi-national companies, cultural... |
| HRM 659U | Managing Human Capital Risk | Exploration of the management of risk across the organization with a special emphasis on the risks associated with human capital management. The course focuses on the human resource manager's role in enterprise risk management and managing human capi... |
| HRM 696U | Directed Research | Courses in Directed Research are intended for students who wish to further
develop their skills in research. Each student accepted to participate in a Directed Research course will work directly with a full time faculty member on a research project... |
| HRM 697U | Strategy and Policy | A capstone master's level course which uses a case study approach to integrate the skills and knowledge obtained within the curriculum to solve real HRM problems. Emphasis will be placed on developing effective strategy and policy from a senior manag... |
| HRM 699U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| HUM 300U | Applied Ethics | Examination of ethical choices, omissions, dilemmas and crises faced by individuals and organizations in the nonprofit, government, corporate, media, technology, environmental, and sports sectors. Use of ethics theories and the law as a framework to... |
| HUM 313U | Career and Life Development | Exploration of adult development and career topics to help students better understand how to successfully plan their lives. Focuses on stages of adulthood and transitions, skills assessments, career management strategies, life balance, and goal setti... |
| HUM 346U | The History of Human Expression | Examination of the arts in their wide variety: visual, literary, plastic and melodic. |
| HUM 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| HUM 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| HUM 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| HUM 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| IDST 301U | The Realm of Ideas I: Context and Chronology | An introduction to selected major ideas in ancient and modern world history, including philosophies, systems of belief, political ideologies, and concepts of social order; institutions through which the ideas have been manifested and implemented; met... |
| IDST 302U | The Realm of Ideas II: Self, Society and Science | An introduction for liberal arts majors to important ideas in selected modern natural and social sciences, and methodologies used in their study and application. |
| IDST 303U | The Realm of Ideas III: Human Expression | An introduction for Liberal Arts majors to important themes in selected significant movements in world literatures and arts; the methodologies used in their study and application. |
| IDST 304U | Understanding Culture and Language I | Understanding Language and Culture I is designed to offer students an examination of the importance of language as the most critical component of a peoples' common culture and the key to understanding it. In the context of our pluralistic American so... |
| IDST 305U | Understanding Culture and Language II | Understanding Language and Culture II is designed to offer students an examination of the importance of language as the most critical component of a peoples' common culture and the key to understanding it. In the context of our pluralistic American s... |
| IDST 306U | Understanding Culture and Language | Understanding Language and Culture is designed to offer students an examination of the importance of language as the most critical component of a peoples' common culture and the key to understanding it. In the context of our pluralistic American soci... |
| IDST 310U | The Examined Life | Exploring human behavior and the uniqueness of the human condition. |
| IDST 395U | The Realm of Ideas IV: Capstone Seminar for Liberal Arts Majors | The capstone seminar for the Liberal Arts major: The culminating academic experience for liberal arts majors; emphasis on demonstrating through a substantive paper understanding of the connections among the liberal arts; also emphasis on relevant exp... |
| IDST 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| IDST 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| IDST 495U | Capstone Course: Senior Seminar | No Description Set |
| IDST 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| IDST 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ISTY 301U | Understanding the Global Village | Interdisciplinary course focusing on the trends in an increasingly interdependent yet fragmented world. |
| ISTY 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| ISYS 198U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| ISYS 302U | Local Area Networks | Junior-level course on concepts of shared and switched media local area networking including Ethernet (802.3), and Wireless (802.11). Topics include LAN definition, use, topologies, media, standards, network interface cards, protocols, repeaters, hub... |
| ISYS 303U | IT Security | The study of computer and network security threats, prevention and response, from technology and management perspectives. Development of security plans and architectures reflecting organizational requirements. |
| ISYS 304U | Introduction to Data Analytics | Provides a foundational understanding of the uses and value of data analytics. Data analysis and statistical methods that enable an organization to realize value and competitive advantage from the data available to it are introduced, demonstrated... |
| ISYS 305U | Collaborative Project Planning and Control | Course provides an introduction to project planning and control, as well as constraints encountered when collaboratively managing projects. Project planning processes such as developing project charters, scope statements and work breakdown structures... |
| ISYS 306U | Systems Analysis and Design | Methods and techniques necessary for conducting systems project, from feasibility analysis and specification of functional requirements through system implementation and evaluation. Includes participation in one or more systems design projects. |
| ISYS 308U | Digital Forensics | Provides theoretical and practical foundations necessary to perform digital forensic investigations through hands-on use of industry standard tools tactics, and techniques. Uses real world laboratory exercises to demonstrate practical use of tools an... |
| ISYS 309U | Data Ethics | Explores moral, social, and ethical ramifications of data use at different stages of data analysis, ranging from data collection and storage to feedback loops in analysis. Uses discussion, case studies and exercises to encourage ethical thinking in s... |
| ISYS 311U | Database Design/Business Intelligence | Junior-level course in logical and physical design of database systems: rules of normalization in data modeling, SQL programming, and physical design issues impacting the I/O performance of commercial-level database management systems in Oracle. Int... |
| ISYS 312U | Predictive Analytics | Explores concepts in data management, processing, statistical computing, and
dynamic visualization. The purpose of predictive modeling is to be able to predict the behavior of new data. Participants are introduced to managing and analyzing data for p... |
| ISYS 314U | Data Visualization | Introduction to data visualization, with emphasis placed upon applied projects
and issues. The goal of the course is developing the ability to turn data into descriptive graphics. Participants will design and create data visualizations based on avail... |
| ISYS 315U | Big Data Analytics | Provides competencies to handle and use data sets too large for relational databases. Uses the enterprise environment to capture data from new sources, relate the data to existing datasets and provide answers to business questions with improved accur... |
| ISYS 316U | Introduction to Business Analytics | Introduction to methods and approaches for business decision making through spreadsheet modeling and decision analytics. Knowledge is gained through the practice of quantifying performance, solving problems, and developing skills to make sound conclu... |
| ISYS 317U | Social Engineering | Social engineering is an attack against the weakest link in information security — the human element. This course uses a problem solving scenario and case approach to teach critical thinking skills. Criminal techniques, such as accessing personal fil... |
| ISYS 320U | Prescriptive Analytics | Explores prescriptive analytics from a holistic, enterprise view. Specifically, procedures and techniques for using data to inform and enhance the decision-making process are explored. Topics include optimization, decision analysis, game theory, and... |
| ISYS 355U | Computer Programming in Java | Concepts of structured and object-oriented programming, including data types, control structures, methods, arrays, strings, file operations, classes, and inheritance. Emphasis on effective programming skills to promote software reusability, reliabili... |
| ISYS 360U | Electronic Commerce | Introduction to electronic commerce terms, definitions, and concepts. Technological and strategic business aspects of successful e-commerce. Evaluation of e-commerce applications and the vital role they play in modern business practice. Students deve... |
| ISYS 365U | Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services | Overview of cloud computing concepts and capabilities across various service models. Familiarizes students with use of vendor maintained applications and processes, and covers security and other challenges associated with cloud computing. Students le... |
| ISYS 370U | Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Pen Testing | Provides analysts and managers with the competencies necessary to conduct and manage offensive IT security, through actual use of techniques and tactics used to simulate hacker and threat agent activity. Use of these methodologies to ethically test t... |
| ISYS 375U | IT Control and Audit | Overview of information technology (IT) control and auditing. Topics include assurance, security, control and audit with a focus on corporate IT governance frameworks. Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) framework used i... |
| ISYS 398U | Selected Topics | Selected topics in Information Systems |
| ISYS 399U | Independent Study | Independent studies in Information Systems. |
| ISYS 450U | Project Management | Practical and theoretical foundation for IT project management. Concepts and techniques for evaluating business strategies and developing projects to align with strategic plans. Project planning and estimation, scheduling, staffing and teamwork, cost... |
| ISYS 490U | Managing IT | Analysis of case studies focusing on the real-life successes and failures of
organizations as they manage situations impacted by information technology. Students take on the role of manager, consultant or other decision maker to identify strengths, w... |
| ISYS 491U | IT Security Planning/Risk Management | Exploration of digital security from a holistic, enterprise view. Threat and vulnerability assessment and analysis, planning and administration are discussed in detail. Techniques and strategies for risk mitigation are discussed in organizational ter... |
| ISYS 492U | Consulting and Design of Online Systems | This course is intended to help students develop necessary consulting skills for the preparation, design and use of online business information systems. It is typically taken in the student's final year of study. The course ties together previous cou... |
| ISYS 504U | Introduction to Analytics | Provides a foundational understanding of the uses and value of data analytics in the liberal arts environment and in personal affairs. Important data analysis and statistical methods that will help enable an organization to realize value from the da... |
| ISYS 506U | Descriptive Analytics | Introduces students to statistical ideas and concepts with an emphasis on the methods and tools used most frequently in a liberal arts environment. The course takes a practical approach to collecting, organizing, summarizing, displaying, and analyzin... |
| JOUR 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| JOUR 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| LA 301U | Paralegal I | Introduction to the judicial system, including the federal and state courts and their jurisdiction and procedures. Introduction to the role of the paralegal in the practice of law and the management of law offices. |
| LA 303U | Legal Research and Writing I | Introduction to legal research and writing. Understanding of the use of legal terminology, the basics of legal research, and the styles of various legal documents, including exercises in research and writing. |
| LA 304U | Legal Research and Writing II | Continuation of Legal Research and Writing I, incorporating more complex legal research and writing with development of legal analytical skills. |
| LA 306U | Litigation | It is NOT like television! A reality check on what real litigation looks like,
this course provides an introduction to the field of litigation. Covers
organization of the generic law office, fact investigation, flow of litigation, court system, comme... |
| LA 310U | Real Estate | Land and its elements; law of fixtures; types of easements and how they are created; acquisition of title and other interest in real estate property by deed, will, inheritance and adverse possession; co-ownership and marital rights; the legal and pra... |
| LA 312U | Family Law | This course will cover all areas of family law, including marriage, divorce, annulment, division of property, child custody and support, spousal support and adoption. |
| LA 313U | Evidence | In-depth study of selected Rules of Evidence and overview of Code of Professional Responsibility (Ethics). |
| LA 315U | Torts | Rooted in the blood feud, tort law remains one of the most active areas in the law. Provides an overview of tort law, the tort case, and the three broad areas of intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability (with a focus on the elements of neg... |
| LA 316U | Contract Law | Law of formation, legal construction, execution, and enforcement of and
remedies under contracts. |
| LA 320U | Environmental Law | Survey of issues involved in the field through examination of major cases that
have shaped the implementation of major federal environmental statutes since their passage beginning in the 1960s. Topics covered include the common law basis for environm... |
| LA 321U | Criminal Law | Addresses substantive knowledge, practical skills and competencies and ethical guidelines needed to work in criminal law area. |
| LA 322U | Legal Technology and Electronic Discovery | Introduction to the most common uses of technology in legal practice, law firm management, and the judicial system, with a particular emphasis on electronic evidence and discovery. In addition to reading assignments, lecture, and discussion, the cour... |
| LA 323U | Elder Law | Concerns legal issues associated with the elderly client. Emphasizes the various legal issues encountered in an elder law practice, including the legal documents and forms normally required to address the legal needs of the elderly client. |
| LA 325U | Wills, Trusts and Estates | As Benjamin Franklin is quoted as having said, two things in life are certain... death and taxes. Recognizing the truth of that statement, this course will cover the following topics: the purpose and need for a Will; the classification and definition... |
| LA 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| LA 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| LAW 300U | Business Law | Principles of law relating to legal problems encountered in work environment, including contracts, business organizations, and secured transactions. |
| LAW 303U | Constitutional Law | Examination of the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court and the major decisions of the Court rendered on issues including free speech, search and seizure and other police powers, war powers, property rights, civil rights, right to bear arms, sep... |
| LAW 304U | First Amendment Law | An overview and analysis of the laws protecting freedom of speech, religion, the press and privacy. |
| LAW 310U | Great Trials in American History | This class investigates the great trials of the American judicial system in an effort to explore the emergence of the current justice system, including the development of trial record keeping, strategy and skills; the effect of the contemporary cultu... |
| LAW 315U | Social Media Law and Ethics | Overview of federal and state laws, regulations and policies, and ethical considerations regarding individual, non-profit and private sector use (and abuse) of social media. Given the scope of the topic, the course will include topics concerning inte... |
| LAW 322U | Employment Law and Policy | Survey of federal and state statutes and laws that govern the employment
relationship. Covers topics such as establishing the employment relationship, discharge of employees, employee discrimination, wages, hours, and benefits, conditions of employme... |
| LAW 325U | CyberLaw | Overview of federal and state laws, regulations and policies regarding operation and security of the Internet. Includes copyright, e-commerce and privacy issues. |
| LAW 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| LDSP 200U | Introduction to Leadership Studies | Introduction to history and theory of leadership, to critical thinking and methods of inquiry as they bear on subject of leadership, to ethics of leadership, to basic leadership competencies, to relevant leadership contexts, and to leading groups and... |
| LDSP 278U | Communication in Leadership | Applied course to aid in the personal development of listening, writing, and speaking skills. Examination of leadership communication in organizational, group, and public contexts. Students will analyze their personal leadership styles and develop le... |
| LDSP 302U | Leadership and Ethical Action and the Law | Examines current ethical issues such as privacy, legal dilemmas, work place ethics, and trends in corporate and governmental ethics. Applied ethics course where students will attempt to resolve ethical dilemmas faced by leaders in specific situations... |
| LDSP 310U | Leadership and Ethical Decision Making | Role of leader in commerce and service is examined. |
| LDSP 348U | Leadership, Conflict Management and Group Dynamics | Examines the factors that contribute to the performance of effective groups. This includes exploring the kinds of interactions and human experiences typical in organizations and groups, how those interactions and experiences can facilitate achieving... |
| LDSP 358U | Historical Perspective of Leadership | Analyzes leadership through the centuries by examining well-known leaders throughout history. Discusses the evolution of leadership thought through the
ages. In addition, the role of long-term social, political, economic forces will be examined. Emph... |
| LDSP 368U | Leadership in the Global Environment | Explores leadership within a global context weighing issues such as culture, laws, language, and other differences. This course provides practical insights into leadership in the global environment. Topics covered include an analysis of global leadin... |
| LDSP 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| LDSP 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| LDSP 478U | Strategic Thinking for Leaders | Provides the necessary skills for the individual to begin thinking more strategically about their respective industries. This course provides an understanding of how strategic thinking relates to design, planning and implementation of strategies and... |
| LDSP 499U | Post-Baccalaureate Practicum | This practicum is an integrated directed study in the subject of the certificate program. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students will explore a common theme present in three or more of their courses through preparation of either a profes... |
| MATH 103U | Finite Mathematics | Logical thinking and problem-solving using sets, logic, numeration and mathematical systems, real number system, algebra, counting methods. |
| MATH 105U | Foundations of Mathematics | Fundamentals of algebraic and geometric methods supporting data analysis for decision-making in social sciences, life sciences, and business. Course builds on material presented in MATH 103U including algebra, geometry and basic statistics. |
| MATH 140U | Algebra with Applications | Sets, functions, exponents, logarithms, matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, inequalities, binomial theorems, sequences, series, complex numbers and linear programming. |
| MATH 150U | Pre-calculus and Trigonometry | Concepts and applications of algebra and trigonometry. Topics include graphics, transformations and inverses of functions, linear, exponential, logarithmic, power, polynomial, rational and trigonometric functions. |
| MATH 265U | Applied Statistics | Fundamentals of statistical methods supporting data analysis for decision-making in social sciences, life sciences, and business. Descriptive statistics measuring central tendency and dispersion, basic probability, random variables, sampling distribu... |
| MATH 270U | Applied Calculus | Course content includes limits, continuity, differentiation, partial differentiation and integration of single and multi-variable functions with applications to managerial, life and social sciences. |
| MATH 300U | Critical Thinking and Analysis | Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data for decision-making in the business, law, governmental, and non-profit sectors. Application of common algebra, statistics, and basic calculus to solve common classes of problems. |
| MATH 307U | Quantitative Methods in Social Science | This course introduces the skills needed in order to analyze data pertaining to the HRM field such as retention patterns, compensation differences, performance measurements, etc. Topics covered will include descriptive statistics as well as regressio... |
| MATH 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| MATH 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| MGMT 341U | Principles of Management | Fundamentals of management emphasizing application of scientific methods to solution of business problems; illustrations from various types of organizations, including manufacturing and service industries, government, charitable, and other social ins... |
| MGMT 342U | Managing Business Processes | Analysis, design, control, and improvement of business processes producing
goods and services in business, legal, government, and non-profit organizations. Quantitative metrics and models to analyze operations, plan capacity, manage bottlenecks, and... |
| MGMT 345U | Business Literacy | Providing an overview of the issues facing those involved in domestic and international commerce. |
| MGMT 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| MKT 321U | Marketing | Activities by which the planning and exchange of ideas, goods, and services
are explained from inception to final consumption. Analysis of markets and their environments, development of marketing strategy, evaluation and control of marketing programs... |
| MLA 500U | Research Methods | Research Methods introduces a range of research methodologies used in humanities and social science fields. Covers literary, cultural, and historical methods of inquiry along with empirical qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Addresses digi... |
| MLA 506U | Digital Humanities | Explores emerging methods in the digital humanities as well as the intellectual context surrounding them. This project-based course will require students to identify an area of inquiry and apply digital humanities methods, such as mapping, text minin... |
| MLA 507U | Social Sciences Seminar | An interdisciplinary graduate seminar in the social sciences. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. |
| MLA 510U | Great Trials in American History | This class investigates the great trials of the American judicial system in an
effort to explore the emergence of the current justice system, including the development of trial record keeping, strategy and skills; the effect of the contemporary cult... |
| MLA 550U | History of IT | The study of information technology from its earliest origins to present-day
computer-based information technology systems. The types and evolution of methods of conveying information in all its forms will be covered. Lectures and group discussions w... |
| MLA 570U | Independent Research | No Description Set |
| MLA 597U | Supervised Internship | Internships are completed under the guidance of an on-site supervisor and a faculty sponsor, who, in combination with the student, will create a framework for learning and reflection. For-credit internships are open only to students who have complete... |
| MLA 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| MLA 599U | Seminar in Liberal Arts | Discussion of selected readings designed to assist student's drawing meaningful closure to the MLA program. Each student will develop a final project growing out of theme, interest or topic that has served to integrate student's program. Sharing of p... |
| MUS 111U | Appreciation of Music | For general student. Introduction to listening; present-day repertory and its historical development. |
| MUS 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| MUS 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| MUS 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| MUS 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| NPS 471U | Understanding the Nonprofit Sector | Focuses on the origins, size, scope and composition of the nonprofit sector; operational issues encountered in the management of nonprofits; and the development of strategic solutions to manage and move the sector forward. Topics include theory, publ... |
| NPS 501U | Understanding the Nonprofit Sector | Focuses on the origins, size, scope and composition of the nonprofit sector; operational issues encountered in the management of nonprofits; and the development of strategic solutions to manage and move the sector forward. Topics include theory, publ... |
| NPS 520U | Financial Management and Budget Development | Focuses on assessing financial performance, establishing policies for fiscal accountability, financial management, including budgeting, resource development, outcomes measurement, assessment, technology, and capital project analysis. |
| NPS 522U | International Non-Governmental Organizations (iNGOs) | Introduction to international NGOs and their operation as actors across political and social contexts. Examines the history and evolution of iNGOs and explores their complex dynamics of governance, accountability, and transparency. Examines local to... |
| NPS 530U | Law, Ethics and Governance | Examines legal and ethical issues as they apply to nonprofit organizations. |
| NPS 540U | Resource Development and Promotion | Provides a comprehensive examination of all major components of marketing Strategy and their integration to build awareness of the nonprofit services and support for fundraising. Examines the policies, concepts and methods of marketing communication... |
| NPS 550U | Strategic Human Resource Management | A comprehensive overview of how to strategically align an organization with a defined mission; focusing on partnerships with the board, staff, collaborative partners, and volunteers. Includes organizational assessments, leadership assessment, and HR... |
| NPS 562U | Assessment and Program Evaluation | Provides an introduction and overview to the tools necessary to assess and evaluate programs in the nonprofit sector. |
| NPS 566U | Public Policy and Advocacy | Explores public policy and the policy making process as it relates to the nonprofit sector, including from a comparative perspective. Includes an examination of advocacy and lobbying. |
| NPS 567U | Sustainability and Nonprofit Organizations | Exploration of three fundamental questions: What is your role as an employee of a nonprofit organization in addressing systemic and planetary changes? How will you and your organization play a part in creating a more just and sustainable world? What... |
| NPS 570U | Program Design and Proposal Writing | Exploration and use of the tools of systematic inquiry to analyze social problems, design effective interventions, and develop successful funding proposals. Emphasizes skill development through applied projects. Links program design and evaluation to... |
| NPS 571U | Social Entrepreneurship | Interdisciplinary exploration of the field of social entrepreneurship and the structures used by social entrepreneurs to affect change. |
| NPS 572U | Innovations in Organizational Norms and Practice | Exploration of the questions: How can we as nonprofit leaders put into place practices within nonprofits that reflect values of equity, representation, and democracy? How can such practices strengthen nonprofit effectiveness? What are their challenge... |
| NPS 577U | Grant and Proposal Writing | Seeking funding from government and private foundations is highly competitive and requires both skill and art. This course will provide the background necessary to develop competitive funding proposals by exposing students to the basic skills, princi... |
| NPS 581U | Community Engagement in the Nonprofit Sector | Centers engagement with communities as a fundamental building block for nonprofits as they work to address complicated and multi-dimensional social problems in sustainable, comprehensive ways. Emphasizes skill development in the process of designing... |
| NPS 590U | Integrative Seminar | Integrative seminar with community-based learning project (or critical issues facing nonprofits). This course integrates the skills and knowledge obtained within the curriculum. |
| NPS 598U | Selected Topics | Selected topics in nonprofit studies. |
| NPS 599U | Independent Study | Independent study in nonprofit studies. |
| PBAD 338U | Decision Making in Public Administration | Assists student to recognize decision-making process in public management/administration and to develop techniques to ensure timely decisions with accountability for action. Emphasis on determining methods of controlling administrative decisions with... |
| PBAD 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| PBAD 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| PBRL 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| PBRL 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| PHIL 302U | Thinking About the Paranormal | A recent Gallup Poll shows that about three in four Americans hold some paranormal belief - in at least one of the following: extrasensory perception, haunted houses, ghosts, mental telepathy, clairvoyance, astrology, communicating with the dead, wit... |
| PHIL 303U | Beyond Death | Is there any evidence to support claims of life after death? This course will begin with a critical examination of some of the purported evidence, based on claims of: Reincarnation, Mediumship, and Near Death Experiences. Philosophical underpinnings... |
| PHIL 304U | Asian Philosophy | Introduces some of the methods, issues, and theories associated with major Asian philosophical religious systems, focusing on Hinduism, Early Buddhism, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism. Addresses issues such as the nature of the sacred; the relationship betw... |
| PHIL 305U | The Problem of Evil | Traditionally in western philosophy of religion, the problem of evil is the problem of reconciling the existence of evil (or suffering) in the world with the existence of an omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-powerful) and omnibenevolent (all-... |
| PHIL 306U | Religion and Science: Examining Big Questions | Throughout history, humans have appealed to religion to understand the universe and our place in it. In the eyes of many, modern science has taken over this role. But, are science and religion locked in a mortal struggle, or are they completely separ... |
| PHIL 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| PHIL 502U | Thinking About the Paranormal | A recent Gallup Poll shows that about three in four Americans hold some paranormal belief - in at least one of the following: extrasensory perception, haunted houses, ghosts, mental telepathy, clairvoyance, astrology, communicating with the dead, wit... |
| PHIL 503U | Beyond Death | Is there any evidence to support claims of life after death? This course will begin with a critical examination of some of the purported evidence, based on claims of: Reincarnation, Mediumship, and Near Death Experiences. Philosophical underpinnings... |
| PHIL 504U | Asian Philosophy | Introduces some of the methods, issues, and theories associated with major Asian philosophical religious systems, focusing on Hinduism, Early Buddhism, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism. Addresses issues such as the nature of the sacred; the relationship betw... |
| PHIL 505U | The Problem of Evil | Traditionally in western philosophy of religion, the problem of evil is the problem of reconciling the existence of evil (or suffering) in the world with the existence of an omniscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-powerful) and omnibenevolent (all-... |
| PHIL 506U | Religion and Science: Examining Big Questions | Throughout history, humans have appealed to religion to understand the universe and our place in it. In the eyes of many, modern science has taken over this role. But, are science and religion locked in a mortal struggle, or are they completely separ... |
| PHIL 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| PHIL 599U | Independent Study | Departmental approval required. |
| PHIS 521U | Introduction to Public History | Course examines the roots and relationships of the academic historical profession in historical societies, museums, archives and governmental institutions. Special emphasis placed on how institutions can collaborate to make the story of the past acce... |
| PHIS 522U | Managing Public History Organizations | Course focuses on financial management, legal matters, ethical issues and copyrighting as they apply to those engaged in the dissemination of historical information. Examines the organizational principles involved in developing short-term and long-te... |
| PHIS 523U | Management of Historical Collections | Seminar designed to outline important issues like the care, acquisition and archiving of historical materials and public assets. Explores how historical record has been impacted by developments in the digital age. Includes a focus on documentary edit... |
| PHIS 524U | Marketing the Past: Methods of Historical Interpretation and Communication | Course examines the principles, concepts and methods of marketing and public relations as they are related to the promotion and preservation of historical topics and themes. Addresses methods to collect and respond to market data along with an explor... |
| PHIS 575U | Capstone Course | Course allows students to bring together all that they have learned in the curriculum by applying lessons to a particular historical field such as European history, world history, American history, Art history, Women's Studies or others. Focuses on t... |
| PHIS 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| PHYS 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| PLSC 205U | Introduction to American Government | A multimedia, high-tech approach to the study of basic roles, structures, and functions of American political institutions; and introduction to American political process. |
| PLSC 207U | Virginia Government and Politics | A multimedia, high-tech approach to the study of Virginia government at state, county, municipal, and special district levels emphasizing legislative, executive, and judicial organization; and state politics and intergovernmental relations. |
| PLSC 301U | The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship | Exploring the history and importance of civic participation in the American tradition. Service learning component. |
| PLSC 302U | Modern Conservative Political Theory | An examination of the concepts of modern conservative political philosophy,
their importance and influence. |
| PLSC 303U | Metropolitan Problems and Politics | Analysis of and practical involvement with major issues affecting metropolitan
governments. |
| PLSC 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| PLSC 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| PLSC 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| PLSC 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| PSYC 101U | Introductory Psychology | Scientific principles of behavior. Survey emphasizing psychological methods and research involved in understanding human behavior. |
| PSYC 190U | Child Psychology | Introduction to biological, social, cognitive, and emotional processes of development during prenatal to preadolescent developmental periods. |
| PSYC 302U | Psychology of Terrorism | In the past decade, terrorism has emerged as a dynamic force dramatically
impacting individuals and social systems. During this course we will review the history of terrorism, seek to understand the radicalization of terrorists, investigate the immed... |
| PSYC 303U | Psychology of Gender | Overview of current theory and empirical research on gender, exploring origins of gender identity and impact of gender on systems, individuals, attitudes, and behavior. |
| PSYC 304U | Psychology of Relationships | This course in social psychology is designed as an overview of the fundamental areas of the psychology of intimate and non-intimate relationships between people and the effects of these relationships on them. How and why are interpersonal relationshi... |
| PSYC 305U | Stress and Its Management | Physiological and psychological aspects of stressors and the stress response.
Review of principles, research, and methods of stress management. |
| PSYC 306U | Benign Bigotry: Psychology of Subtle Prejudice | Focuses on social problems concerning diversity and prejudices in today's society. Topics range from racism to gay rights, paying special attention to hostility, bigotry, and prejudice. Explores the feminist movement, racism, and the "neutrality zone... |
| PSYC 307U | Psychology of Faith | Study of reflections in faith, personal behavior, and social well-being. Topics include questions that college students encounter in basic psychology class. Is there a connection with faith psychology and other issues that have been taught? This clas... |
| PSYC 308U | Psychology of Intuitive Development | Intuition has remained an emerging cloud of mystery for centuries. Whether you have read about intuition from the earliest philosophers or the views of psychologists, it has still remained important in everyday decision making. If it is a gut feeling... |
| PSYC 313U | Social Psychology | Critical overview of current theory and research in social psychology, with emphasis on conceptual and empirical work on social cognition, social influence, affective processes, attraction, altruism, aggression, and group dynamics. |
| PSYC 327U | Organizational Psychology | Examination of industrial/organizational theories and psychological principles
as applied to the workplace. Will examine job analysis, the screening, selection, training and development of employees, the performance appraisal process, motivation and... |
| PSYC 337U | Psychological Development Across the Life Cycle | Developmental changes and psycho-biosocial processes from adolescent through adult life. |
| PSYC 338U | Forensic Psychology | Forensic Psychology is designed to give students an understanding of the
interaction between our legal system and psychology. Roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists will be examined. Topics covered will include criminal profiling with a... |
| PSYC 339U | Abnormal Psychology | Abnormal Psychology offers students an examination of theories and psychological principles underlying the study of abnormal psychology, the field, research methods, classification models, ethics and legal issues. |
| PSYC 340U | Getting Away with Murder | "Examines deception, manipulation, and malingering within the context of
violent and anti-social acts. Emphasizes psychological, social, and biological
factors associated with extreme violence among clinical an... |
| PSYC 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| PSYC 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| PSYC 502U | Psychology of Terrorism | In the past decade, terrorism has emerged as a dynamic force dramatically
impacting individuals and social systems. During this course we will review the history of terrorism, seek to understand the radicalization of terrorists, investigate the immed... |
| PSYC 530U | Organizational Psychology | The Organizational Psychology class will allow students to gain a broad understanding of many areas critical to effective human resource management. Further, the graduate level course will allow an in-depth understanding of many social sciences groun... |
| PSYC 538U | Forensic Psychology | Forensic Psychology is designed to give students an understanding of the interaction between our legal system and psychology. Roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists will be examined. Topics covered will include criminal profiling with a... |
| PSYC 540U | Getting Away with Murder | Examines deception, manipulation, and malingering within the context of violent and anti-social acts. Emphasizes psychological, social, and biological factors associated with extreme violence among clinical and non-clinical (normal) populations. Expl... |
| PSYC 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| PSYC 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| RELG 200U | Patterns in Religion | Methodologies for study of religion, recurring themes and issues, religious expression in both individual and communal focus. |
| RELG 301U | The Bible As Literature | A non-confessional study of the diverse genres of Biblical literature, viewing passages in historical context to understand the multiple layers of the intended message: period about which written, the time of the writer, and the time of the recipient... |
| RELG 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| RELG 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| RELG 501U | The Bible As Literature | A non-confessional study of the diverse genres of Biblical literature, viewing passages in historical context to understand the multiple layers of the intended message: period about which written, the time of the writer, and the time of the recipient... |
| RELG 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| RELG 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| SOC 101U | Introduction to Sociology | Fundamental concepts and principles of sociology; culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social control, institutions, population, and social change. |
| SOC 305U | Deviance | Social deviance at micro-sociological level, sociological explanations for and current methods of dealing with such behavior. Drug and alcohol abuse, sexual deviance, suicide, mental illness, and child and spouse abuse. |
| SOC 309U | Social Problems | Personal-social disorganization and maladjustment: physical and mental handicaps; economic inadequacies; programs and methods of social treatment and control. |
| SOC 310U | Criminology | Laws, prevalence and distribution of crime; theories of crime; types of criminal behavior; police actions; court actions; the penal system. |
| SOC 316U | Race and Ethnicity in America | Native peoples; immigration and settlement of U.S.; racial and ethnic groups; prejudice and discrimination; race relations in a racially and culturally diverse society. |
| SOC 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| SOC 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| SOC 598U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| SOC 599U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| SPAN 100U | Practical Everyday Spanish | Multifaceted course designed to appeal to individuals interested in using Spanish language for business or for travel. |
| SPCH 101U | Principles of Speech Communication | Confidence in delivering public speeches. Logical structure of ideas, effective use of language, application of evidence to arguments. Classroom speeches and critiques. |
| SPCH 105U | Interpersonal Communication | Analysis of complex and interacting factors that contribute to effective transmission of ideas; emphasis on understanding underlying principles. |
| SPCH 206U | Group Communication | Modern theory and methodology; student participation in group discussion relating theory to specific communication problems. |
| SPCH 222U | Business and Professional Speech | Making business presentation and giving corporate advocacy speech. Application to workplace of skills in listening, problem solving, interviewing, conducting meetings. |
| SPCH 328U | Gendered Relationships - An Overview | Investigation of relatively informal interpersonal and social relationships
between same and opposite genders in friendships, romantic relationships, families and the workplace. Central organizing theory base is that of interpersonal communication th... |
| SPCH 329U | The Dark Side of Communication | Relies on scholarly research to ignite discussion and debate on the value of the "dark side" paradigm, a metaphor used to examine immoral, abusive, dysfunctional, destructive and criminal dimensions of interpersonal communication. Topics include infi... |
| SPCH 340U | Cross-Cultural Communications | Studies dynamics of cross-cultural communication. Emphasis on familiarizing students with issues relating to diversity and improving student's skills is communication across cultural barriers. |
| SPCH 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| SPCH 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| THTR 398U | Selected Topics | No Description Set |
| THTR 399U | Independent Study | No Description Set |