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EDU457 - Language Development of the Exceptional Child
This course examines theoretical positions, assessment techniques, and planning and teaching procedures relevant to preparing students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on exploring the impact of disabilities and second language acquisition on language development and the interdependence of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course will link all aspects of language to literacy skills since language is the foundation of those academic outcomes. The course includes an examination of the characteristics and etiology of children and youth with language disabilities, the language characteristics associated with various types of disabilities, formal and informal evaluation procedures, and intervention strategies appropriate for those with language delays, impairments, and deficits.
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to the School of Education.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN105 - First Year Writing Seminar I: Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking Across Contexts
An introduction to the recursive processes of writing, the course will emphasize discovery and writing-as-thinking. Students will engage various personal and academic genres, with attention to analyzing the audience and purpose for different writing situations. Course readings expose students to a variety of genres and topics from a range of cultural contexts to promote critical thinking and dialogue. Peer response, reflection and revision are emphasized through a summative course portfolio.
Fulfills: GEM
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG101, EN101
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EN106 - First Year Writing Seminar II: Academic Research and Writing
The course provides sustained experience with the research and writing tasks common in the academy. Students will explore various academic genres, with particular focus on learning to undertake academic inquiry; engage in close reading; incorporate research into their writing; and document sources. Peer response, reflection and revision are emphasized through a summative course portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): EN105 or equivalent
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG102, EN102
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EN115 - Writing Studio I
The course enhances student engagement in reading, writing, and thinking across contexts, in close support of students’ work in concurrent sections of EN105 . Class time will provide students with additional time and experience in small- group workshops, individual conferencing, open writing time, and inquiry into writing conventions.
Corequisite(s): Taken only in conjunction with EN105 .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
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EN116 - Writing Studio II
The course provides students additional time and experience with academic reading and writing, in close support of students’ work in concurrent sections of EN106 . Topics will include strategies for conducting library research, effective use of sources, knowledge of academic writing genres and conventions, and approaches to revisions.
Corequisite(s): Taken only in conjunction with EN106 .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
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EN201 - Introduction to Literature
Introduction to concepts and vocabulary involved in literary analysis. Develops skills in reading, interpreting, and writing about literature and surveys some of the major literary concerns and movements.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive, LE Humanities, GEM
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG201
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EN204 - Writing for Online Environments
Students will develop rhetorical skills appropriate to drafting, designing, and publishing online compositions. Students will explore typical web genres and formats, editing techniques, and established and emerging technologies, including social media. The course will emphasize the challenges new media presents to professionals’ understanding of writing, design, and audience analysis.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN205 - Introduction to English Studies
An introduction to academic study in English, this course introduces students to the basic elements of literary analysis and theory and to intellectual issues relevant to the study of language, literature and culture. Students will develop the academic skills and habits of mind needed to successfully engage in advanced studies in literature and writing. The course involves opportunities for engagement in campus and local literary organizations/events.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN207 - Professional and Technical Editing
An introduction to professional editing practice and principles, with an emphasis on technical editing. Students will learn to proofread and edit using professional copy-editing tools and mark-ups and will learn to edit with attention to the audience and purpose for different writing situations. In addition to editing for grammar, punctuation, and style, students will learn how to evaluate documents for readability and usability, as well as document design, organization, and consistency.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN221 - African-American Literature
An introduction to major African-American writers from the earliest expressions to the present. An examination of the cultural milieu from which the writing arose, the ideological stance of each writer studied, and the styles and structure of the works considered.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive, LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG221
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EN231 - Introduction to Language
As an introduction to a general study of language, the course deals with the origin, nature and function of language as a uniquely human phenomenon. The history of English language and a survey of approaches to the analysis of languages are important components.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN232 - Introduction to Poetry
An introduction to concepts, techniques, and vocabulary involved in the literary analysis of poetry. The course involves a study of poetic works written in English and in translation.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive, LE Humanities, GEM
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN331
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EN233 - Introduction to Drama
A study of dramatic literature with emphasis on Anglo-American drama.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN332
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EN234 - Introduction to Fiction
Close reading of selected works of English and American prose fiction, emphasizing the historical development of the novel and short story.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive, LE Humanities, GEM
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG333, EN333
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EN304 - Special Topics in Writing and Rhetoric
A seminar course treating various topics of contemporary interest in writing and/or rhetoric.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN305 - Special Topics in Literature
A literature seminar course treating various topics of contemporary interest.
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN306A - Scientific and Technical Writing
This course is the third course in the required writing sequence at Park University. It emphasizes professional writing skills and expectations in various disciplines while developing further basic writing skills. Specific departmental courses may be deemed equivalent and will be used to satisfy this course. The course will have three sections as follows: Scientific and Technical Writing This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry. Business Communications This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures. Advanced Expository and Research Writing This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.
This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry.
Prerequisite(s): EN105 and EN106
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN300A
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EN306B - Business Communications
This course is the third course in the required writing sequence at Park University. It emphasizes professional writing skills and expectations in various disciplines while developing further basic writing skills. Specific departmental courses may be deemed equivalent and will be used to satisfy this course. The course will have three sections as follows: Scientific and Technical Writing This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry. Business Communications This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures. Advanced Expository and Research Writing This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.
This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures.
Prerequisite(s): EN105 and EN106
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN300B
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EN306C - Writing and Research in Your Academic Field
This course is the third course in the required writing sequence at Park University. It emphasizes professional writing skills and expectations in various disciplines while developing further basic writing skills. Specific departmental courses may be deemed equivalent and will be used to satisfy this course. The course will have three sections as follows: Scientific and Technical Writing This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry. Business Communications This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures. Advanced Expository and Research Writing This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.
This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.
Prerequisite(s): EN105 and EN106
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN300C
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EN307 - Professional Writing in English Studies
Experience in research, writing, and editing in the professional context of contemporary work in English studies.
Prerequisite(s): EN105 and EN106
Note: ONLY fulfills EDU300 requirement for Secondary Education, English Concentration, B.S.E.
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN311 - Creative Writing
Writing workshop in creative genres, including fiction, poetry and playwriting.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG311
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EN315 - Knights and Ladies, Priests and Peasants
A survey of major authors and works from the medieval beginnings of English literature to approximately 1700. Special attention to Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, and Milton.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN316 - Revolution and Empire: British Literature from 1660-1900
A survey of major authors, works, and movements from approximately 1660 to 1900. Special attention to the Romantic and Victorian periods.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN317 - American Literature from Puritans to Abolitionists
Study of significant American writers from the colonial period through the Civil War with attention to the historical and cultural contexts of their works.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG317
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EN318 - Dreams and Identities: American Literature from 1865 to Today
Study of significant American writers from the Civil War to the present with attention to the historical and cultural contexts of their works.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG318
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EN320 - Young Adult Literature
A study of young adult literature, especially novels intended for readers ages 12-18. Students will apply literary analysis and interpretation to their reading of these works to determine the validity of young adult literature as a genre in the broader literary tradition.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN324 - Modern British and European Literature
This course focuses on British and European literature from the twentieth- and twenty- first centuries with emphasis on the cultural/ historical contexts.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN325 - Modern Grammar
This course concentrates on modern approaches to English grammar and its teaching after a brief historical perspective of transformational, structural, and traditional methodologies.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ED325
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EN340 - Shakespeare Then and Now
An examination of major comedies, histories, tragedies, primarily in performance on the original stage and in modern film.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN440
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EN341 - Literature and Film
Investigation of the relationship between written literature and the moving image of film and video as media for both narrative and lyrical expression, with close study of selected examples.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG341
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EN354 - Reading and Writing Nonfiction Prose
A study of creative nonfiction prose for English majors concentrating in writing, and for other serious students of advanced writing. Emphasis will be on reading at least 2-3 major works of nonfiction prose and on student writing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN355 - International Literature
The course discusses ethnic literary expressions from around the world, including works in translation.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG355
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EN356 - Women’s Literature
A study of literary works by and about women which will encourage students to explore the historical, political, and social contexts in which women live and write.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN370 - History and Practice of Rhetoric
This course introduces students to the main movements, figures, theories and key terms in the history of rhetoric, with a focus on how the rhetorical tradition bears on reading, writing and textual analysis.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN380 - Literary Theory and Criticism
An examination of key questions in contemporary theory and its historical roots, along with the practice of literary criticism today. English Majors only.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN480
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EN384 - Professional Learning Experience for English
Designed to support successful completion of an on- or off-campus internship by providing academic readings, research, and dialogue to enhance the experiential learning. At least one semester prior to enrolling, the student must submit a description of the internship and proposed academic complement for approval by his/her faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN387 - Theory and Teaching of Writing
An introduction to composition theory, the course will engage students in the study of writing. Some consideration will be given to theories which overlap in composition and literature. Students will produce a major writing project, which will include a self-reflective analysis of their process.
Prerequisite(s): EN105 and EN106
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN411 - Advanced Creative Writing
This course develops advanced creative writing skills by focusing exclusively on one literary genre. Students will participate in writing workshops; undertake close critical analyses of their own work and the works of others; and explore the techniques, conventions, and structures of the focus genre.
Prerequisite(s): EN311
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 8 Credits: 3
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EN490 - Capstone Seminar
The seminar is the culminating experience for English majors in which they demonstrate proficiency in the English program competencies by compiling a portfolio of work completed in the program and completing a longer scholarly project on a topic of their choice related to English studies. Students will get instruction and support in developing longer, self-sponsored scholarly projects, including project development, research, drafting, feedback, and revision. The final capstone project will be finalized in a 12-15 page scholarly paper and a conference presentation.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive,
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN515 - Readings for Writers
The course studies the processes involved in crafting imaginative literature, with a close focus on examples of writers deliberating on the various methods and techniques of prose narrative. The course investigates fiction and nonfiction prose, and encourages students to experiment in both genres in order to identify a preferred focus genre in the program.
Credits: 3
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EN516 - Creating Fiction
This studio course presents a craft-based approach to the structure, development and technique of fictional narratives. The primary texts in the course are student manuscripts, and a premium is placed on revision and peer/instructor evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): EN515
Credits: 3
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EN517 - Advanced Fiction Writing
This advanced studio course will focus on the development and elaboration of a craft-based approach to creating fictional narratives and culminate in the creation of a heavily revised work of publishable quality.
Prerequisite(s): EN515 and EN516
Credits: 3
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EN518 - Creative Nonfiction
This studio course presents a craft-based approach to the structure, development and technique of nonfiction narratives. The primary texts in the course are student manuscripts, and a premium is placed on revision and peer/instructor evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): EN515
Credits: 3
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EN519 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction
This advanced studio course will focus on the development and elaboration of a craft-based approach to the genre and culminate in the creation of a heavily revised work of publishable quality.
Prerequisite(s): EN515 and EN518
Credits: 3
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EN525 - Writing for Publication
This course is an investigation of the requirements and best practices of literary publication. The course will present students with the various methods of publication available to creative writers, and address particular trends and conventions of the publishing industry. The course culminates in the development of a publication portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): (EN515 , EN516 and EN517 ) or (EN518 and EN519 )
Credits: 3
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FI201 - Personal Financial Management
A study of individual and family financial management concepts and techniques which assist persons to become informed consumers and efficient managers of personal resources.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT201, MG201
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FI325 - Risk and Insurance
An introduction to the basic principles of insurance and risk management from the perspective of the individual and family consumer; consideration is given to business risk management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT325, MG325
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FI360 - Financial Management
The role of financial management through the development of a framework appropriate for financial decision making. Emphasis on obtaining and effectively utilizing the funds necessary for the operation of an enterprise. Elements of financial planning, capital budgeting, and consideration of alternative sources of funds.
Prerequisite(s): AC201 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MG360, MGT360
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FI363 - Financial Institutions and Markets
A study of the macrofinancial environment with emphasis on the structure, functions, and economic role of financial institutions and markets. This includes the role of commercial banks, the central banking system and international finance.
Prerequisite(s): EC301 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MG363, MGT363
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FI370 - Investment Planning
Overview of various investment alternatives, selection criteria, portfolio management, and financial markets. Emphasis on economic environment, fundamental and technical analysis, sources of information, and the efficient markets concept for risk management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI380 - Financial Counseling
This course provides on overview of the financial counseling process, techniques and strategies in leading clients through the challenges of debt reduction and achievement of their financial goals, and understanding the current resources, tools, and opportunities available in the financial counseling field. This is one of courses that can prepare students to pursue certification by the AFCPE® as an Accredited Financial Counselor.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI400 - Special Topics in Finance
This course consists of the study and analysis of some major aspect(s) of finance concepts at the senior level.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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FI410 - Problems in Corporate Finance
A study of selected problems in financial management including short and long-term financial analysis and planning, trade-credit analysis, capital budgeting; use of case analysis.
Prerequisite(s): FI360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT410, MG410
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FI415 - Financial Analysis and Planning
Analysis of the financial aspects of corporate business planning, evaluation of financial performance, valuation analysis, risk analysis, management of growth.
Prerequisite(s): FI360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT415, MG415
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FI417 - Investment Analysis and Management
A study of investment alternatives, selection criteria, and portfolio management. Emphasis is placed on economic, financial, and market factors which affect the values of alternative investments, while studying risk management associated with investment management.
Prerequisite(s): FI360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT417, MG417
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FI419 - Retirement and Employee Benefit Planning
A course that provides an in depth exploration of two important aspects of financial planning. Students will learn the various alternatives available in planning for retirement, including qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and social security. Additional topics of study are the advantages and costs of employee benefit plans, including non-pension benefits. Healthcare planning, Medicare and ethical issues will be included.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI420 - Estate Planning
In this course, students apply estate planning in personal financial planning. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of the fundamentals of estate planning, estate planning considerations and constraints, tools and techniques for general estate planning, and the tools and techniques for special estate planning situations.
Prerequisite(s): AC309 , FI325 , FI 370 , and FI419 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FI416
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FI423 - Professional Financial Planning
This course centers around the principles, concepts, ethics and applications of financial planning for the professional planner working with individuals, families or businesses. Analytical procedures will be taught and cases used to illustrate the determination of financial goals, appropriate produce selection, and planning process implementation necessary to accomplish goals.
Prerequisite(s): FI325 , FI419 , FI420 and AC309 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI424 - Personal Financial Planning Capstone
FI424 will be a continuation of the comprehensive written financial plan started in FI423 , with emphasis on a comprehensive understanding of content in the PFP curriculum, including retirement planning and estate planning. The student will complete case studies and continue development of the sections of the written financial plan related to content areas covered in the course. The student will submit a comprehensive written financial plan for evaluation by the course instructor. In addition, the student will orally present a summary of the plan for evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): FI423 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI425 - Principles of Real Estate
A study of real property, its legal title, transfer, ownership, finance, and management.
Prerequisite(s): FI360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT425, MG425
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FI430 - Public Financial Management
A study of financial functions performed in public and not-for-profit organizations with emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting processes.
Prerequisite(s): AC201 and AC202 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT430, MG430
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FI451 - Finance Internship
The internship must provide an applied/practical experience consistent with a career position filled by a college graduate. The internship will be approved and overseen by the Finance Program Coordinator (PC) or a business faculty member approved by the PC. An experience paper is required. One credit hour will be earned by 40 hours of experience connected to the internship learning outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have completed at least 3 of their courses in Finance and have an overall GPA of 3.0.
Repeatable for Credit This class may be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC.
Grade: Pass/Fail
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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FIN621 - Advanced Corporate Finance
The objective of this course is to study the major decision-making areas of managerial finance and some selected topics in financial theory. The course reviews theory and empirical evidence related to investment and financing polices of a firm and attempts to develop decision-making in these areas. This course serves as a complement and supplement to MBA615 Managerial Finance . Some areas of financial management not covered in MBA615 are covered in FIN621. These may include leasing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, financial planning and working capital management, and other selected topics. Other areas that are covered in MBA615 are covered more in-depth and more rigorously in this course. These include investment decision-making under uncertainty, cost of capital, capital structure, pricing of selected financial instruments and corporate liabilities, and dividend policy.
Prerequisite(s): HA516 (MBA615 )
Credits: 3
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FIN625 - International Finance
This course focuses on the study of the international monetary environment and financial planning for corporations with global operations. The course also covers the analysis of the effects of exchange rate fluctuations, currency restrictions and tax regulations on international financial planning. Furthermore, it examines the financial aspects of multinational business, including foreign investment, trade and transfer of funds.
Prerequisite(s): HA516 (MBA615 )
Credits: 3
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FIN640 - Investment Management
This course provides an analysis of various debt, equity and derivative investment vehicles. Various theories of valuation of stocks, bonds, options, futures, real assets and other securities will be applied to each aspect individually and in the context of portfolio management.
Credits: 3
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FIN644 - Financial Markets and Institutions
This course provides an overview of distinguishing characteristics of different types of financial markets (such as money markets, bond markets, derivatives markets) and institutions (such as commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and pension funds), as well as current issues affecting their structure and governance.
Prerequisite(s): HA516 (MBA615 )
Credits: 3
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FW122 - Human Nutrition
An introductory course in nutrition and bioenergetics. The course explores nutritional guidelines for healthy eating in adults. The biological roles of macro- and micro-nutrients is emphasized as well as regulation of energy metabolism.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW175 - Medical Terminology
Master complex medical terms by understanding the prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and medical applications are practiced through listening, speaking, and written exercises.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MR205, MRT205, AT175
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FW190 - Health, Sport, & Exercise Science
Explores disciplines and careers within health, fitness, sport, and physical rehabilitation. The course includes foundational terminology, scientific principles, & historical perspectives. Students will prepare to navigate an educational path to their desired career.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive,
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW200 - Resistance Exercise Instruction
Explores detailed techniques, teaching progressions, and safety considerations for barbell, dumbbell, and bodyweight exercises. In this hands on course students will advance their own movement skill as well as practice the professional instruction, correction, and modification of resistance exercises to meet client needs.
Note: Fitness & Wellness majors only or approval by the program director.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW225 - Kinesiology
A course that studies the principles and concepts of human movement, anatomical structures, directional terms and cardinal planes, classification of joints, and biomechanics; including active, passive, and resisted movements to all major joints in the body.
Prerequisite(s): BI210 or BI211 or concurrent enrollment
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT225, AT236
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FW231 - First Aid/CPR
The practice of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills. Emphasis will be on life saving emergency skills, accident prevention, first aid, AED training, and transportation of the sick and injured. A standard first aid and emergency cardiac care certification will be awarded to those who qualify.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT231
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FW250 - Exercise Physiology
A study of the physiological adjustments that occur within the body during after exercise . Emphasis is placed on the circulatory, respiratory, and musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems and training adaptations.
Prerequisite(s): BI211
Note: FW250L Exercise Physiology Laboratory is available as a separate enrollment.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT250
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FW250L - Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Explore physiological laboratory assessments, data analytic, and research communications that reinforce the concepts of exercise physiology.
Corequisite(s): FW250
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 1
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FW260 - Strength and Conditioning
Apply the principles and methods of exercise training to enhance sports performance. This course covers general adaptation, warm-up, flexibility, resistance exercise, plyometrics, agility drills, speed, and aerobic endurance training. Students will learn to perform needs analyses and write short term and periodized training programs.
Prerequisite(s): FW200 or FW250
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT275, FWR150
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FW275 - Introduction to Sport Management
Examine the management strategies and issues in operating a sports business or organization. Sports marketing, legal and ethical issues, facilities management, event management, and sponsorships will be addressed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR250
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FW300 - Concepts in Strength and Conditioning
An examination and implementation of strength training. Maximum benefits and body adaptation will be presented, and the safety features will be explained and implemented.
Prerequisite(s): FW260
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR300
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FW310 - Advanced Conditioning
An in depth examination of the physiological principles that must be considered when designing and implementing conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance.
Prerequisite(s): FW260
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR310
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FW315 - Stress & Wellness: Current Approaches
A detailed course covering the physiology of stress and its relationship with disease. The course will be centered around the psychosomatic and physio-psychological relationships within stress & its management. Holistic and body centered approaches to stress management will be emphasized. Students will both examine scientific research and practice various techniques of coping and stress management. Students will learn to manage their own personal stress as well as the techniques to assist others in stress management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW320 - Fitness Management
A detailed study of the dynamic environment of a fitness & wellness business. Emphasis is placed on the management strategies necessary for successful, safe, and ethical operation of a fitness business.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW325 - Motor Skill Development
This course focuses on the development of motor skills across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on identifying and aiding individuals who have motor deficits or other constraints that impede acquisition or execution of various movement patterns.
Prerequisite(s): FW250
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR325
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FW350 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
A laboratory course that covers exercise test administration, results interpretation, and exercise prescription based on ACSM guidelines. Aerobic Fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, flexibility, & body composition will be addressed. Professional communication skills will be advanced through client interactions & practical examinations.
Prerequisite(s): FW200 and FW250
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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FW360 - Athletic Injuries
A wide variety of athletic injuries, mechanisms of injury, prevention strategies, and therapies will be discussed. This course will help students to respond to injuries as exercise professionals and understand the scope of practice for the various members a sports medicine team.
Prerequisite(s): FW225
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT140, FW140
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FW375 - Special Populations Exercise
Develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for children, elderly, pregnancy, and persons with chronic diseases. The developmental & pathophysiology of each state is explored as a foundation for ACSM recommended modifications to the exercise prescription.
Prerequisite(s): FW350 or concurrent enrollment
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW380 - Applied Health Behavior
Examines personal, social, and environmental influences on health behavior. The course includes both psychosocial theories and applied intervention skills with emphasis on the trans-theoretical model of behavior change and motivational interviewing. Students will design health promotion interventions and practice client interactions.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW395 - Special Topics in Fitness and Wellness
A detailed study and analysis of a major concept, development, or trend in fitness and wellness.
Lecture Hours: 1-4 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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FW400 - Internship in Fitness and Wellness
All internships must be approved before the internship begins. The internship will consist of observation and work in a professional environment and must reflect appropriate work for a college graduate. Students may use internship to observe in a clinical professional such as a physical therapist or chiropractor only if they intend to enter graduate study in that profession immediately upon graduation. Students will work with their site supervisor and their internship instructor to create learning objectives and plan skill building activities to complete within the internship. Students will reflect on their completed internship experience and professional development in a written essay.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Repeatable for Credit Internship can be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC. The 6 credits can occur within a single semester or in two separate semesters.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
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GGH110 - Cultural Geography
The course is an introduction into cultural differences and spatial interactions within and between groups (religion, language, and customs) from around the globe. The course will also focus on human organization of space and how it impacts upon the environment.
Fulfills: LE Social Science, GEM
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG110, ED265, ED301
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GGH140 - Economic Geography
The course will introduce the basic concepts and processes underlying the spatial distribution of economic activities on a regional, international, and global scale. Topics shall include: economic systems and concepts, and impact on groups, communities and nations.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG140
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GGH200 - Geography of North America
This introductory course is designed to closely examine variations in cultural and physical differences in North America. Topics will include water supply, climate, dialect, economics, and population.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG200
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GGH201 - Geography of Africa
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the African continent. Topics will include: neocolonialism, slavery, health issues, environmental problems, population, and current political geographical issues.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG201
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GGH202 - Geography of Latin America
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the South American and Middle American Realms. Topics will include: the economic climate, environmental problems, population, and current political geographical issues.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG202
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GGH203 - Geography of Europe
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the European continent. Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG203
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GGH204 - Geography of Asia
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the Asian continent. Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues of South, East, and Southeast Asia.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG204
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GGH206 - Geography of the Middle East
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the Southwestern Asia, Central Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG206
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GGH290 - Selected Topics in Human Geography
This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geography at the lower level.
Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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GGH305 - Geography of Russia
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of Russia and the former Soviet Union (Near Abroad). Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues involving Russia and its neighbors.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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GGH310 - Geography of Terrorism
This course provides an in-depth study of the geographical dimensions of terrorism and other related forms of violence. While critically examining the variety of sociocultural and environmental factors most often influencing the occurrence and nature of this phenomenon in particular places and regions, the course also provides an introduction to the sub-field of political geography, which is ultimately concerned with the spatial dynamics of power. International and global perspectives regarding concepts such as geopolitics, globalization, world-systems analysis, states, territory, boundaries, nationalism, identity, and terrorism itself are explored in order to gain a better understanding of different forms of power and expressions of politically motivated violence at various spatial scales.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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GGH312 - Military Geography
An examination of human and physical geography and the role it plays in military planning of operations, its role in the eventual military outcomes, and a detailed analysis of how their results impacted the local and global society. Historic examples from around the world will be utilized for investigations.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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