2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

History

General Education Course *
Writing Intensive Course WR
Speaking Intensive Courses SP
American History Elective US
European History Elective EU
Non-Western History Elective NW

  
  • HIST 407 - Seminar in U.S. History


    1 credits.
    Research seminar course focused on an in-depth study of a topic or period in United States History. In this course students will practice their skills as historians, through readings, seminar-style discussions, a research project, and a formal oral presentation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 250  and one 300-level HIST course, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
    SP
    US
  
  • HIST 408 - Seminar in U.S. History


    2 credits.
    Research seminar course focused on an in-depth study of a topic or period in United States History. In this course students will practice their skills as historians, through readings, seminar-style discussions, a research project, and a formal oral presentation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 250  and one 300-level HIST course, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
    SP
    US
  
  • HIST 409 - Seminar in U.S. History


    3 credits.
    Research seminar course focused on an in-depth study of a topic or period in United States History. In this course students will practice their skills as historians, through readings, seminar-style discussions, a research project, and a formal oral presentation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 250  and one 300-level HIST course, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
    SP
    US
  
  • HIST 414 - Seminar in European History


    3 credits.
    Research seminar course focused on an in-depth study of a topic or period in European History. In this course students will practice their skills as historians, through readings, seminar-style discussions, a research project, and a formal oral presentation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 250  and one 300-level HIST course, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
    SP
    EU
  
  • HIST 415 - Seminar in European History


    3 credits.
    Research seminar course focused on an in-depth study of a topic or period in European History. In this course students will practice their skills as historians, through readings, seminar-style discussions, a research project, and a formal oral presentation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 250  and one 300-level HIST course, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
    SP
    EU
  
  • HIST 416 - Seminar in European History


    3 credits.
    Research seminar course focused on an in-depth study of a topic or period in European History. In this course students will practice their skills as historians, through readings, seminar-style discussions, a research project, and a formal oral presentation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 250  and one 300-level HIST course, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
    SP
    EU
  
  • HIST 420 - Seminar in Non-Western History


    3 credits.
    Research seminar course focused on an in-depth study of a topic or period in Non-Western History. In this course students will practice their skills as historians, through readings, seminar-style discussions, a research project, and a formal oral presentation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 250  and one 300-level HIST course, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
    SP
    NW
  
  • HIST 421 - Seminar in Non-Western History


    3 credits.
    Research seminar course focused on an in-depth study of a topic or period in Non-Western History. In this course students will practice their skills as historians, through readings, seminar-style discussions, a research project, and a formal oral presentation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 250  and one 300-level HIST course, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
    SP
    NW
  
  • HIST 422 - Seminar in Non-Western History


    3 credits.
    Research seminar course focused on an in-depth study of a topic or period in Non-Western History. In this course students will practice their skills as historians, through readings, seminar-style discussions, a research project, and a formal oral presentation. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 250  and one 300-level HIST course, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
    SP
    NW
  
  • HIST 450 - Career Preparation in History


    1 credit.
    This is the capstone course in history at Longwood University. It includes an assessment of student outcomes, the preparation of a professional portfolio, and an investigation of career opportunities in history. Satisfactory completion of this course and each of its requirements is required of all history majors for graduation.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HIST 482 - Directed Teaching of Social Studies in the Secondary School


    12 credits.
    This course is required of all students seeking Secondary Teaching Licensure in History and the Social Sciences in the state of Virginia. Each student is assigned to work with a qualified Cooperating Teacher in an approved secondary school setting. The Student Teacher will follow the schedule of the Cooperating Teacher(s).

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all major and professional education coursework; completion of Praxis II; maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a major GPA of 2.5.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HIST 490 - Directed or Independent Study


    1-18 credits.
    Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    *Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
  
  • HIST 492 - Internships in History


    1-18 credits.
    Experiential learning designed to apply the principles of history.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to enroll.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    *Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
  
  • HIST 498 - Honors Research in History


    3 credits.
    Students conduct research in history under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR.

Health Education

General Education Course *
Writing Intensive Course WR
Speaking Intensive Course SP

  
  • HLTH 160 - Basic Emergency Care and First Aid


    1 credit.
    This course will enable the student to acquire the essential skills to perform basic first aid. Knowledge and skill gained will lead to certifications in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automatic external defibrillator.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 201 - Orientation to Healthy Schools


    2 credits.
    This course will focus on the role of the Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) in affecting positive changes in students’ lives by addressing health risk behaviors and examines effective assessment and teaching methodologies. Observation opportunities of CSHP components in local schools are provided.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 205 - Health and Wellness


    3 credits.
    Focusing on the application of scientific facts and principles to current health issues, this course is designed to help foster intelligent decision-making in the areas of health needs and health behaviors.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 210 - Global Health


    3 credits.
    An examination of the physical, psychological, social, and environmental dimensions of health as encountered in a variety of cultures with a particular emphasis on those in the non-Western world.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    *Fulfills General Education Goal 9.
  
  • HLTH 215 - Physical Activity and Health


    3 credits.
    This course examines the effect of physical activity on health and diseases. Patterns and trends in physical activity are also covered as well as understanding and promoting physical activity in a variety of populations/settings.

    Prerequisite(s): PHED 101 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 260 - Emergency Care and First Aid


    3 credits.
    Emergency care procedures necessary to sustain life and maintain life support until the victims of an accident or sudden illness are cared for by more qualified medical personnel. Knowledge and skill gained will lead to certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 275 - Medical Terminology


    2 credits.
    An on-line course designed to familiarize students entering the public health field with the fundamentals of medical terminology and to provide them with the skills to learn medical terminology easily and quickly.

    Prerequisite(s): internet access.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 295 - Special Topics Selected topics in health education


    1-3 credits.
    The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 301 - Foundations of Traffic Safety


    3 credits.
    Foundation of Traffic Safety is the first of two courses required by the Virginia Department of Education for an endorsement in driver education. The intent of this course is to develop a thorough understanding of the highway transportation system, the complexity of the driving task, factors contributing to the performance of highway users, and attitudes and skills necessary to develop competent drivers. It will also provide prospective teachers with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively deliver the course content as presented in the Administrative and Curriculum Guide for Driver Education for Virginia.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 302 - Instructional Principles and Methodologies of Classroom and In-Car Instruction


    3 credits.
    Principles and Methodologies of Classroom and In-Car Instruction is the second of two courses required by the Common-wealth of Virginia for endorsement in driver education. This course provides students with an overview of teaching methods and effective practices for driver education instruction. Emphasis is placed on program organization and administration, classroom instruction, single car instruction, multiple-car range instruction, simulation and evaluation. Focus is also placed on teaching skills. The course includes a minimum of 14 hours of behind-the-wheel supervised teaching experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 311 - Studies Abroad


    1-18 credits.
    Primarily intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in courses on health education per semester.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 312 - Studies Abroad


    1-18 credits.
    Primarily intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in courses on health education per semester.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 313 - Drugs and Human Behavior


    3 credits.
    An examination of drug use and abuse in today’s society. Emphasis is placed on prevention and strategies for the learner while providing accurate, up-to-date information concerning human biology, sociological principles, and the pharmacological nature of drugs.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 314 - Human Sexuality


    3 credits.
    An examination of the biological, psychological, cultural and behavioral aspects of sexuality with emphasis on providing the student with practical and meaningful information pertaining to human sexuality and family life while encouraging the development of responsible sexual behaviors and attitudes.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 315 - Promoting Mental Health


    3 credits
    This course provides an overview on mental health conditions with a focus on coping strategies and mental health challenges. Prevalence, symptoms, and prevention or reduction of symptoms for common mental health issues will be addressed. In addition, efforts geared toward existing resources and advocacy efforts are covered.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 325 - Human Diseases


    3 credits.
    A study of communicable and chronic diseases with regards to disease description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis and prevention.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    SP.
  
  • HLTH 335 - Nutrition


    3 credits.
    This course examines the principles of normal human nutrition applied to various stages in life, especially as they relate to disease prevention, fitness, and weight control. Factors that influence human nutrition needs and eating patterns are also covered.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 340 - Pharmacology


    2 credits.
    The emphasis of this course is on legal and illegal drug use in the world today. Topics will include indications, contraindications, and effects of commonly used non-prescription and prescription medicines, ergogenic aids and the use of illegal substances in athletics, and neurophysiology and pharmacology as it relates to the effects of drugs on the body.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 206  and CHEM 101  or CHEM 111 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 345 - Selected Health Topics


    3 credits.
    An in-depth examination of timely health issues such as stress management, aging, and death and dying, which have physical, psychological and sociological implications for one’s overall health status.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 390 - Directed or Independent Study


    1-18 credits.
    Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 400 - Environmental Health


    3 credits.
    The study of the environment as it relates to the total well being of the individual with special emphasis on the threats to human health posed by the degradation of the environment. Environmental diseases/illnesses attributed to toxic substances, metals, pesticides, food additives and contaminants, radiation, noise, and infectious agents will be addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 405 - Practicum


    1-3 credits.
    Supervised field experience in community health education setting.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 430 - Women’s Health and Health Care Issues


    3 credits.
    An examination of women’s health problems, their prevention and treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 465 - Comprehensive School Health Education


    4 credits.
    A study of comprehensive school health education (CSHE) with a focus on the teaching of health, (P, K-12) including an examination of the components of CSHE, health education content, instructional methodology, resource materials (including audiovisual and computer applications), evaluation of teaching, and computer assisted instruction. A supervised practicum experience is required.

    Prerequisite(s): HPEP 201 , HLTH 205 , HLTH 313 , HLTH 335  and admission to the teacher education program.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 490 - Independent Study


    1-18 credits.
    Individualized study.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 492 - Internship in Health Education


    1-18 credits.
    A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of health education.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 495 - Special Topics in Health


    1-3 credits.
    Selected topics in health which will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HLTH 498 - Honors Research in Health Education


    3 credits.
    Students conduct research in health under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR.

Honors

Honors sections of many of the general education courses are offered frequently. Introductory and upper-level courses in most academic disciplines also are offered, and interdisciplinary, team-taught, and special topics courses are scheduled either in specific departments or as Honors 295 or Honors 495. A student may elect to enhance an appropriate course for honors credit if it is not offered regularly as an honors course.

  
  • HONS 201 - Education for Social Change


    2 credits.
    The course will focus on the process of building community and fostering participatory democracy. The course will provide knowledge and skills that enable students to become effective advocates/facilitators of community efforts towards social change. The course design is based on the premise that learning occurs in a variety of ways including direct experience, reflection, theory, and application.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HONS 202 - Fundamentals of Citizen Leadership


    1 credit.
    This course will investigate the responsibilities of citizens to their communities in confronting and acting on common needs, such as protection of the environment and the provision of adequate food, shelter, and medical care to those living in it. Students focus on a single need in the local community, investigate the nature of that need, and, working with an appropriate local agency, develop a plan to direct their own personal effort as well as community efforts to address that need.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HONS 250 - The Changing Social Landscape


    3 credits.
    This course is designed to help students understand changes in American society through interdisciplinary analysis. Students will explore the historical, economic, political, demographic, and social shifts that have occurred in American society by examining U. S. census data, national public opinion polls, and other statistical indicators of cultural change.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HONS 300 - Freudian Themes in Fairy Tales


    2 credits.
    An exploration of fairy tales and related literature as a literary form. An emphasis will be placed on the role of fairy tales in psychological development through an examination of their structure, themes, motifs and symbols. Basic elements of literary and psychological perspectives will provide a basis for in-depth discussion and analysis of specific stories within their literary, psychological, cultural, historical, and personal contexts.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HONS 350 - Surviving Hard Times


    2 credits.
    This course is designed to foster a deeper and more profound understanding of the elements involved in surviving a “hard time.” Students will examine the lives of people who have survived hard times and will develop basic living and survival skills to endure a range of the most challenging circumstances one needs to confront in life.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HONS 400 - The Civil Rights Movement in Prince Edward County (1951-65)


    2 credits.
    This lecture/discussion class examines Prince Edward County’s place in the national civil rights movement. The focus is on school desegregation issues, including the Supreme Court’s Brown decision and the subsequent closing of public schools for five years. Local participants in the events of this era will be guest lecturers. Students will collect oral histories and use primary documents in their research.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.


Health and Physical Education

  
  • HPEP 150 - Fitness Education


    1 credit.
    Students in this course will examine issues relating to the teaching of physical fitness in the public schools and will participate in a wide range of fitness activities. These issues include the definition of physical fitness, fitness related to stages of development, and assessment of physical fitness. The main focus of the course, however, will be on the participation in fitness activities that are appropriate for use in educational and community settings.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 201 - Introduction to Health Education and Promotion


    3 credits.
    An introduction to health education profession in the PK-12 school system and a variety of public health settings. Focuses on the role of a health education specialist and the Coordinated School Health Program in affecting positive changes in students and specific cultural populations by addressing health risk behaviors while examining effective assessment and teaching methodologies. Provides observation opportunities of health education in local schools and the surrounding community.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 202 - Introduction to Physical Education


    3 credits.
    This course introduces the future physical educator to the history, philosophies, and basic skills necessary to teach in a movement setting. This course provides an overview of physical education standards (national and state), lesson planning, lesson implementation, assessment, and reflection. The course is both classroom and activity-based.

    Prerequisite(s): Health and Physical Education major and overall grade point average of at least 2.0.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 203 - Technology in Health and Physical Education


    1 credit.
    This course will enable the teacher candidate to acquire the essential skills to utilize technology efficiently in the classroom and in the gymnasium.

    Prerequisite(s): HPEP 201  and HPEP 202 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 204 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education


    3 credits.
    This course uses theories, models, concepts, and the most current research to examine assessment and evaluation procedures in Health and Physical Education in PK-12 schools and a variety of public health settings. Motor and cognitive performance and affective behavior in the health and physical education PK-12 setting are examined through the use of basic statistics, grading procedures, and rubric construction. Individual and community health assessments are the focus during the health promotion segment of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 280 - Motor Development


    3 credits.
    This course emphasizes the sequential, age-related, and continuous processes whereby movement behavior changes across the life span. Attention is directed toward physical growth and aging as well as acquisition of basic skills, perceptual motor development, and fitness development. Implications for future exercise scientists and physical educators are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 330 - Grant Writing and Resource Allocation


    3 credits.
    This course introduces students to the grant writing and resource allocation process and provides them with experience writing actual grant applications on behalf of local non-profit health organizations. Students will learn the basics of grant writing including needs assessment, identifying potential funding sources, creating goals, and identifying assessment plans.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR.
  
  • HPEP 350 - Team Sports


    3 credits.
    The purpose of this course is to provide learning experiences that will lead to the development of basic skills in team sports. In addition to skill acquisition, the course will focus on how to plan the four stages of skill development in games through the use of informing, extending, refining, and application tasks. An emphasis will be placed on the use of the game stages and movement framework as a guide for designing a variety of sport game experiences for the grades 5-12 student. Students will be expected to achieve an intermediate level of skill in the selected team sports. Practice outside of class time and individual tutoring may be necessary for some students to achieve the expected performance level.

    Prerequisite(s): HPEP 351  or permission of the instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 351 - Teaching Fundamental Movement Concepts, Skill Themes and Dance


    3 credits.
    The purpose of this course is to provide learning experiences that will lead to the development of fundamental movement concepts, skill themes and dance skills. Topics include manipulative skills, locomotor patterns, transfer of weight, balance, and rhythmic activities.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): HPEP 377 .

  
  • HPEP 352 - Lifetime Activities


    3 credits.
    The purpose of this course is to provide learning experiences which lead to the development of knowledge, skills, and strategies in a variety of lifetime activities and individual sports. In addition to individual performance development, the course will focus on strategies for planning and implementing effective instruction and game content in grade 5-12 Physical Education programs utilizing current best practices. Students will be expected to achieve an intermediate level of skill in the selected sports.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): HPEP 374  

  
  • HPEP 364 - Adapted Physical Education


    3 credits.
    Symptoms, causes and implications of various types of disabilities in relation to programming. Techniques in individual educational planning, activity adaptation and classroom organization.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 366 - Functional Biomechanics


    4 credits.
    This course provides students with knowledge about the biomechanical aspects of movement. Emphasis is on movement principles, analysis of movement, recognition of correct technique, and procedures for correcting inaccurate performance. Applications for both school and community setting swill be identified, and the Standards of Learning in HPE as well as other subject areas will be integrated.

    Prerequisite(s): HPE major, BIOL 207  or permission from program coordinator.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 367 - Exercise Science for Health and Physical Education


    4 credits.
    This course provides lecture and lab experiences relating to the physiological responses of the body to physical activity and exercise. Course emphasis is on application of knowledge in school and community settings.

    Prerequisite(s): HPE major, BIOL 207  or permission from program coordinator.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • HPEP 374 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education


    4 credits.
    This course allows teacher candidates to develop their teaching skills while focusing on the middle and high school level of Physical Education. The course will address characteristics of learners, curriculum development aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, behavior management, teaching techniques, use of relevant technology, and assessment of learning. Teacher candidates have a field teaching experience at the secondary level. This course is designated as speaking intensive.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into teacher education.
    Corequisite(s): HPEP 352 .

    SP.
  
  • HPEP 377 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education


    4 credits.
    This course is designed to explore the teaching-learning process and develop teaching skills. The course focuses specifically on the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate physical education programs in the elementary school. Issues such as diversity, curriculum development aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, interdisciplinary teaching through physical education, behavior management, teaching techniques with special emphasis on the “Skills Themes” approach, and assessment of learning are discussed. A field teaching experience with PK-4 students is included. This course is designated as speaking and writing intensive.

    Prerequisite(s): HPEP 374 .
    Corequisite(s): HPEP 351 .

    WR.
    SP.
  
  • HPEP 402 - Research Methods in Health and Physical Activity


    3 credits.
    Application of the research process related to a variety of functions typically found in health, physical education, and recreation professions. The course will acquaint students with research methodology and elementary data treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): C- in ENGL 150 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

    WR
  
  • HPEP 466 - Health Promotion and Program Planning


    4 credits.
    This course is designed to prepare students to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community and individual health and wellness programs. A specific examination of the planning process, needs assessment, epidemiology, theories, models, and interventions will be explored. In addition, health disparities, culture, current health trends, prevention, screening and data analysis will be investigated.

    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 325 , HPEP 330 , EXSC 470 and admission to the Health Promotion program.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    SP
  
  • HPEP 482 - Directed Teaching in Elementary and Secondary Physical Education and Health


    10 credits.
    Students are placed in elementary and secondary schools where they are responsible for the planning and delivery of instruction in the areas of health and physical education. This semester-long experience is evenly divided between placements at the elementary (K-6) and secondary (6-12) levels. The experience is supervised by a Longwood University supervisor who will work closely with school-based cooperating teachers. $300.00 fee.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other university requirements for a BS degree in Health and Physical Education, PK-12 Licensure concentration (except HPEP 483 ) and successful completion in all standardized testing required for teacher licensure.
    Corequisite(s): HPEP 483 .

  
  • HPEP 483 - Seminar in Teaching


    2 credits.
    This seminar provides an opportunity for teacher candidates during the student teaching experience to interact with peers, PK-12 teachers, and professors regarding teaching ideas and innovations. Reflection on the teaching experience is emphasized and critical issues in teaching are discussed. Practical solutions to the teacher candidates’ most pressing challenges are explored. The teacher candidate will complete a Teacher Work Sample.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): HPEP 482 .

    WR
  
  • HPEP 484 - Health Promotion Internship


    12 credits.
    This internship is designed to provide opportunities for the student to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health and physical education promotion programs. There will be a variety of community health placements including coalitions, health departments, health agencies, and other local community health service providers. In addition, students will be working one-on-one with individuals in a variety of settings (corporations, agencies and other organizations). A minimum of 400 clock hours must be completed with half in a community placement and the other half coming from working one-on-one with individuals. Prerequisites: HPEP 466 , six hours in the program and permission from the program coordinator. Supervisory fee- $100.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.


International Studies

  
  • INST 100 - Introduction to International Studies


    3 credits.
    Provides students with diverse cultural perspectives and foundational strategies to develop intercultural competency from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will critically examine a wide variety of international issues spanning multiple disciplines. Students selecting a minor in International Studies are strongly encouraged to complete this course early within the minor.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.


Information Systems and Cyber Security

General Education Courses *
Writing Intensive Course WR
Speaking Intensive Course SP

  
  • ISCS 170 - Computer Applications


    3 credits.
    The course utilizes several common business software applications to explore how these tools are used in typical business environments. The course enhances the students’ knowledge of tools needed for upper-level courses in the College of Business and Economics, as well as their knowledge of computer concepts that are required in the business world.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 272 - Introduction to Business Programming


    3 credits.
    The course emphasizes analysis of existing systems and designs of new systems using common structured and object-oriented modeling tools. It also includes the development of information systems from the analysis of present information flow, system specifications, and modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 295 - Special Topics


    1-3 credits.
    Selected topics in Information Systems and Cyber Security. The topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 370 - Principles of Management Information Systems.


    3 credits.
    A general overview of information systems. Planning, designing and implementing information management systems. Emphasis is on application of the systems.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 371 - Network Communications


    3 credits.
    A study of voice and data communications concepts, including network components, strategies, topologies, planning and design issues, security considerations, evaluation/performance criteria, and management control requirements. Topics cover physical components as well as theoretical issues. Course includes in-class lectures as well as hands-on lab experiences with physical media, microcomputer connectors, and network operating systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ISCS 370  (may be taken concurrently), CMSC 140 , or CMSC 160 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 373 - Database Management


    3 credits.
    Introduction to theory of data structure, implementation of database models, and applications using a conventional database system.

    Prerequisite(s): ISCS 370  or CMSC 362 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 375 - Web Design and Development


    3 credits.
    This course teaches students how to use powerful, sophisticated, commercially available Web design tools to create interactive multimedia projects in an interdisciplinary team environment. Students build a personal Web site, an interactive portfolio site, and a site for a “real world” client. Other topics include introduction to ASP, CGI, Perl, VBScript, JavaScript, and Jscript.

    Prerequisite(s): ISCS 370 , or permission of the instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 376 - Cyber Security


    3 credits.
    This class focuses on cyber security as well as corresponding cyber law, policy, and methods and tools for gaining forensic information from computer systems and networks. It includes case studies of cyber crimes as well as information on the capabilities and limitations of forensics techniques used in the analysis of cyber crime. Offered spring semester only.

    Prerequisite(s): take one of the following: ISCS 371  or CMSC 360 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 377 - Cyber Forensics


    3 credits.
    This is a fundamental required course as part of an interdisciplinary curriculum that is very much in demand in today’s society. This course covers cyber forensics as part of one of the three academic areas in the interdisciplinary curriculum. The three areas covered are cyber security, cyber forensics, and cyber policy and law. It includes case studies of cyber-crimes as well as the application and management of cyber forensics. The course introduces students to forensics tools using hands-on experience and the Internet.

    Prerequisite(s): ISCS 370  or CMSC 121  or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 390 - Directed or Independent Study


    1-18 credits.
    Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 471 - Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design


    3 credits.
    Development of an information system from the analysis of present information flow, system specifications and equipment selection to implementation. Emphasis on analysis of existing systems and design of new systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ISCS 373 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

    SP.
  
  • ISCS 475 - Web Programming


    3 credits.
    An in-depth study of programming techniques used in Web page design. Topics can include HTML and derivative languages, server-side programming, client-side programming, Web server architecture, and Web security. Use of these programming techniques to create contemporary applications will be covered. These applications can include, but are not limited to, shopping carts, guest books, login validation, database access and manipulation, form processing, auctions, and chat rooms. Other applications and techniques may be covered that reflect current trends in Web design and use.

    Prerequisite(s): ISCS 272  or CMSC 160  and one of the following: ISCS 170 , ISCS 370 , or CMSC 362 ; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 476 - Cyber Security II


    3 credits.
    This class covers cyber law and policy and its application to techniques for identifying and tracking cyber-attacks, as well as methods and tools for gaining forensic information from computer systems. It includes case studies of cyber-crimes with a focus on the relationship between cyber forensics, cyber security and cyber law and policy today. The course will emphasize the application of law, ethics, conceptual models and hands-on experiences of using forensic tools with personal computers, servers, Internet activity and Web browser usage.

    Prerequisite(s): ISCS 376  or CMSC 355  or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 477 - Advanced Forensics


    3 credits.
    This is an advanced required course as part of the Cyber Forensics and Security curriculum that is very much in demand in today’s society. The eight domain areas covered in this course include legal and ethics; investigative process; storage media; mobile and embedded devices; network forensics; program and software forensics; QA-QC management; and lab and forensic operations. This class introduces advanced methods and computer tools to obtain and analyze forensic information from computer systems and networks. Students will learn using case studies of cybercrimes as well as the application and management of cyber forensics. The course also provides students with advanced skills and knowledge in cyber forensics analysis using hands-on experience and the Internet.

    Prerequisite(s): ISCS 377 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

    SP.
  
  • ISCS 492 - Internship: Information Systems and Cyber Security


    1-3 credits per internship placement; limited to a maximum of 6 credits.
    An on-the-job learning experience designed to give students an opportunity to apply their technical and professional skills and to observe organizations in action.

    Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.33 or greater, 60 credits, declared business or economics major, a declared concentration, ISCS 370 , MANG 391 , and permission of the internship director.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    *Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
  
  • ISCS 495 - Special Topics


    1-3 credits.
    Selected topics in Information Systems and Cyber Security. An individually designed course that allows the student to pursue advanced topics in specific management information systems areas. Topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • ISCS 498 - Honors Research in Information Systems and Cyber Security


    3 credits.
    Students conduct research in information systems and cyber security under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.


Kinesiology

  
  • KINS 201 - Introduction to Teaching in a Movement Setting


    2 credits.
    This course orients the future physical education professional to teaching in a movement setting. It allows teacher candidates to begin learning, implementing, and reflecting upon basic teaching skills.

    Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology major (PreK-12 concentration and GPA of 2.0 or higher).
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 204 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education


    2 credits.
    Assessment of motor and cognitive performance and affective behavior in the health and physical education PK-12 setting. This includes use of basic statistics, grading procedures and rubric construction.

    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 201  and KINS 201 .
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 205 - Introduction to Kinesiology


    2 credits.
    This course is designed to introduce majors to aspects of the content areas in the discipline, including technology, certifications, professional associations, and career opportunities. These initial lessons allow for examination of the philosophical, historical, and psycho-social origin of the fields of kinesiology. Current issues and future directions will also be explored.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 215 - Exercise Is Medicine


    3 credits.
    This course examines the role of physical activity and exercise as standard components of a disease prevention and treatment medical paradigm. Patterns and trends in physical activity are also covered as well as understanding and promoting exercise within various populations in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisite(s): PHED 101  or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 217 - Olympic Lifting Movements


    1 credit.
    This course addresses the technique and theory of Olympic lifting movements, specifically the clean and jerk and the snatch, in addition to their assistance exercises, plyometrics and medicine ball training, as a means of training for explosive strength and power.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 218 , admission to the Kinesiology Program.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 218 - Motor Learning and Control


    3 credits.
    This course will introduce students to the principles and practices associated with the learning and control of movement skills. Neural and mechanical variables underlying and influencing movement acquisition will be addressed. Practical application of theoretical concepts to movement instruction and skill acquisition will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 261 - A Comparative Study of Sport in the UK


    3 credits. Crosslisted With: (SOCL 261 )
    This course will entail a study abroad experience in London, England with a focus on UK Sport. The course explores issues related to the structure and culture of sport as well as the historical foundations of UK sport. Students will focus on how sociological ideas such as forms of inequality, globalization, identity, fandom, and the relationships between other institutions and the sporting system. Attention will be paid learning the skills and strategies associated with different UK sports such as cricket, stoolball, and lawn bowling. Students will be expected to participate in all pre-departure logistics planning/informational sessions. The course is open to all academic majors, yet students must pre-apply for participation in the course. Students must possess a 2.5 overall GPA, and must be able to secure on reference to qualify for participation.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 275 - Foundations of Physical Education and Sport. Survey of the historical philosophical bases of health and physical education.


    3 credits.
    Survey of the historical philosophical bases of health and physical education.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 292 - Internship in Physical Education


    1-18 credits.
    A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of physical education.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 295 - Special Topics in Physical Education


    1-3 credits.
    Selected topics in physical education which will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 298 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries


    3 credits.
    An examination of the basic philosophic issues concerning ethics and moral reasoning and how these issues relate to sport. Students will be encouraged to develop their ability to make informed ethical choices and decisions relating both to sport and to their own personal and professional lives.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

    *Fulfills General Education Goal 12.
  
  • KINS 311 - Studies Abroad


    1-18 credits.
    Primarily intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in courses on physical education.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 312 - Studies Abroad


    1-18 credits.
    Primarily intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in courses on physical education.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): None.

  
  • KINS 316 - Essentials of Strength and Conditioning


    3 credits.
    This course addresses the selection and implementation of strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, and hypertrophy training methods, focusing primarily on periodization programs. Components include discussions of physiological principles and strength assessment as they relate to resistance training.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 218  and Admission to the Kinesiology or Athletic Training program, or permission of the instructor.
    Corequisite(s): None.

 

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