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ENG 495 - Senior Seminar
The Senior Seminar is an integrative capstone experience for the English major. The course engages students in complex and diverse readings, writing projects, and reflective activities that promote a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual and practical values of the discipline.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENG 102
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Exercise Science |
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EXSC 101 - Introduction to Exercise Science
An introduction to the field of exercise science. Topics will include history of exercise science, career and certifications opportunities in exercise science, professional standards, and areas related to exercise science such as human anatomy, human physiology, components of fitness, nutrition, biomechanics, motor control, and sports psychology.
Credits: 3
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EXSC 261 - Personal Health and Wellness
The course will provide a thorough understanding of the behaviors and skills necessary for establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The areas of study will include nutrition, weight management, physical fitness, stress management, drugs in society, and health consumerism. In addition, the course will provide an emphasis on ways to make positive lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease, diabetes, sexually transmitted infections, cancer, obesity, alcoholism, and addiction to nicotine and/or other drugs.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: PUBH 261 .
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EXSC 301 - Exercise Physiology
The course will examine the role of the human cardiovascular, pulmonary, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems that support exercise response and fitness training. The course will include a study of the physiological principles and theories as they have practical application to physical fitness and personal health. Included in the course are laboratory experiences in the areas of cardio-respiratory physiology, health-related fitness, personal nutrition, weight management, and chronic disease prevention. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory weekly.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites BIO 326
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EXSC 310 - Kinesiology
This course studies the structural and biomechanical principles of motion particularly as they relate to sport and exercise.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BIO 226
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EXSC 320 - Motor Learning and Development
The course focuses on the learning and performance of motor skills throughout the lifespan.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BIO 226
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EXSC 410 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
This course will introduce students to the principles and practices for accurate and appropriate exercise testing methods and prescription of exercise. Students will demonstrate proficiency in assessment techniques of various skills and health-related fitness components and in implementing an individual training program based on this assessment. 3 hour lecture and 2 hour lab.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites EXSC 301
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EXSC 420 - Fundamentals of Physical Conditioning
This course provides a study of training theory and methods with an emphasis on the development of maximal strength, power, and anaerobic capacity.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites EXSC 301
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EXSC 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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French |
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FRE 121 - Elementary French I
This course introduces the basic five C’s of the language-communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, communities-through a functional approach. Emphasis is on developing communicative competence in simple conversations on familiar material in context. Study of French-speaking countries, their cultural patterns and customs is included.
Credits: 3
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FRE 122 - Elementary French II
This course continues to develop skills introduced in FRE 121 in communication, cultures, comparisons, communities and connections as students function in French in contextualized situations presented in class. Emphasis is on a functional approach to oral communication. The course also includes further study of French- speaking countries, their cultural patterns and customs. This course fulfills either the Communication Intensive requirement or the general education Modern Language requirement but not both.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites FRE 121 , placement test, or consent of the instructor Satisfactory completion of COMM 100
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Fire Science |
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FS 103 - Introduction to Fire Science and Fire Administration
This course provides an overview of the fire service, from history and culture to the basics of chemistry and physics, fire protection systems, and strategic and tactical considerations for wildland or structural fires. Other topics include risk management, Next Generation 9-1-1, the U.S. fire problem from local and federal perspectives, wildfire and interface fire issues, and impacts of climate change.
Credits: 3
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FS 207 - Fire-Related Human Behavior and Community Risk Reduction
This course covers human behavior related to fire risk and fire response and guides students in understanding and developing risk reduction and intervention strategies and programs.
Credits: 3
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FS 257 - Fire Dynamics
Students will gain knowledge and advanced understanding of fire behavior, flame spread and smoke production of materials and substances, and calculation of heat release rate for combustibles. Students will learn how to analyze structural components for fire resistance and fire endurance.
Credits: 3
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FS 264 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management
This course develops students’ ability to explain fire codes and standards, including purpose and implementation, identify and apply fire prevention strategies and programs, and understand basics of the fire investigation process.
Credits: 3
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FS 280 - Hazardous Materials Management
Students will gain knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning hazardous materials as well as resources and approaches for response to and management of hazmat incidents.
Credits: 3
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FS 285 - Fire Investigation and Analysis
This course provides students a technical understanding of the characteristics of fire loss and the crime of arson to provide a foundation conducting fire investigation. Documentation of fire scene and methods, science, and technology for analyzing a fire scene are addressed.
Credits: 3
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FS 295 - Fire Protection Structures and Systems
This course provides students an understanding of the principles of fire protection and fire protection systems. Evaluation and identification of appropriate fire detection, alarm, fire suppression, and smoke management approaches are addressed.
Credits: 3
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Global Business |
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GB 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GB 205 - International Business Negotiation
An experiential learning course that emphasizes cultural variances in international business negotiations. Previously offered as BUS 490B and BUS 491J.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Satisfactory completion of COMM 100
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GB 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GB 301 - The Global Business Enterprise
This course provides an understanding of the international business environment facing the multinational firm, focusing on the challenges and opportunities it presents. Previously offered as BUS 390E and BUS 390F.
Credits: 3
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GB 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GB 403 - Global Marketing
This course extends the basic marketing principles which include decisions regarding products, pricing, branding and distribution and applies them to the global market place. Elements such as market size, social, cultural, legal and political factors are incorporated in the approach taken to identify global market opportunities.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 203
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GB 407 - International Economics
This course applies the basic principles of economics to the functioning of international markets. The analysis of the relationships between countries is presented covering both trade and monetary issues. Relationships between exchange rates and other economic variable are discussed focusing on risk assessment and management.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites ECON 224
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GB 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GB 498 - Global Business Capstone Experience
Focusing on a functional area of global business, students engage in an in-depth research topic of interest that is approved by the instructor and leads to an extensive research paper.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites GB 301 , GB 403 and GB 407
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Geography |
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GEOG 164 - Introduction to World Geography
A systematic study of the major regions of the world. A study of the influence of the physical landscape on the development of the cultural landscape and the cultures of the people.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GEOG 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GEOG 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GEOG 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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Gender and Women’s Studies |
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GWS 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GWS 200 - Introduction to Girls Studies
The course examines the construction of the identity of female adolescents under the age of eighteen, examining the social aspects that influence girlhood, cultural expectations placed on girls, and the need for advocacy in areas of health, safety, education, and media consumption. Students will come to understand the ways in which girlhood has been limited, contained, and defined by social forces, providing a missing link to discourse on women’s issues.
Credits: 3
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GWS 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GWS 300 - Issues in Gender Studies
An interdisciplinary study of gender and the intersection of gender with other substantive categories of analysis and identity, including race, sexuality, class, disability, nationality, and cultural identities. Through an examination of the social creation and cultural representation of gender in all its forms both historically and in the present day, the course addresses how theory informs activism and practice.
Credits: 3
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GWS 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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GWS 399LS - Gender Studies Leadership Semester
Practical, theoretical and critical experience in leadership as applied to the interdisciplinary field of Gender and Women’s Studies. Students may choose from: (1) a practicum leadership project 1 s.h., (2) a course-related leadership project 1 s.h., (3)a community leadership project 1-4 s.h., or (4) a student-proposed leadership project 1-4 s.h. Students must develop a Leadership Semester Proposal that indicates how their projects demonstrate leadership and/or offers them opportunities to develop as leaders based on The Columbia College Leadership Vision statement and the Four Cs of Leadership. Students will also present the results of their projects in a public forum and, after completing their projects, will write reflection papers which assess how their experiences helped them develop as leaders.
Credits: 1-4
Prerequisites Junior standing and Consent of Instructor
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GWS 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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Health Care |
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HCA 301 - Community and Public Health Care
The context of public and community health care is based upon basic epidemiological principles, health promotion concepts, and disease prevention strategies. Various indicators that contribute to a community’s health are explored, including socioeconomic, environmental, political, and cultural and racial diversity in the provision of holistic care.
Credits: 3
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HCA 303 - Current Issues in Health Care Policy and Politics
Introduces the student to current regional, state, national and international trends and issues in health care policy and politics. This course will provide an overview of the field of health sciences and numerous health care related topics.
Credits: 3
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HCA 350 - Regulatory and Accreditation Issues in Health Care Institutions
This course provides an orientation to the characteristics and foundation of the U.S. Health Care system including a review of health professionals, technology, financing and reimbursement, delivery systems, vulnerable populations, process improvement, and health policy.
Credits: 3
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HCA 380 - Information Technology in Health Care
This course gives an overview of the Information technology in health care. Topics include health information systems, electronic medical records, privacy, security and ethical issues in health informatics, and trends in use of Information Technology in health care.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: PUBH 380 and RESP 380.
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HCA 410 - Research Methods in Healthcare
The first half of the semester will produce a study proposal for a chart review that will require a faculty-assisted search of our database of de-identified patient information. The second half of semester will be analyzing results of search and with the aid of a faculty advisor, writing a quality research manuscript.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Must have Associate Degree
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HCA 420 - Leadership in Healthcare
Principles of leadership and their application in the current health care environment. Course content includes leadership theories, scope of leadership, quality issues, budgeting, personnel issues, evaluation and application of leadership concepts.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Must have Associate Degree
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HCA 430 - Management, Ethics and Law in Health Care
This course provides an overview of fundamental concepts in healthcare management, law, and ethics. Students will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in management leadership, management design, and managing diversity. Ethical concerns relevant to the healthcare manager will be addressed. Current and historical controversies in healthcare will be discussed. Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge to understand laws, ethics, and management principles of the complex healthcare landscape.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: PUBH 430
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HCA 440 - Quality and Performance Improvement in Health Care Organizations
The course covers a systems approach to performance improvement in healthcare institutions and developing metrics to support performance indicators. The course introduces the use of clinical analytics to enhance health care safety and efficiency. Healthcare systems must measure clinical performance, identify areas for improvement, and redesign processes to achieve desired changes, then, monitor results to ensure desired outcomes are sustained. The focus is on analytic knowledge, skills and abilities essential for anyone entering any sector of the healthcare field.
Credits: 3
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HCA 498 - Senior Project
The senior project is an in-depth study of a topic in health care. The program chair’s approval of each student’s proposed project must be secured during the semester before the student enrolls for credit in this course.
Credits: 3
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History |
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HIS 102 - Perspectives on World Civilization I
A study of significant developments in human history from the earliest civilizations to the sixteenth century. Fulfills General Education requirement in History unless a substitute is approved by the Program Chair of History. Not open to students who have taken HIS 101 or HIS 190J.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENG 101
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HIS 103 - Perspectives on World Civilization II
A study of significant developments in human history from the 15th century to the present. Fulfills General Education requirement in History unless a substitute is approved by the Program Chair of History. Not open to students who have taken HIS 101 or HIS 190K.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENG 101
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HIS 207 - United States History, Colonial Era to Reconstruction
A survey of the political, social, and economic history of the United States from the European conquest through the Reconstruction era. Not open to students with credit in HIS 201 or HIS 202.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENG 101
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HIS 208 - United States History, Reconstruction Era to the Present
A survey of the political, social, and economic history of the United States from the Reconstruction era to the present. Not open to students with credit in HIS 203 or HIS 204.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENG 101
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HIS 220 - History of South Carolina
A survey of South Carolina as colony and state, with particular emphasis on background necessary for understanding present-day problems.
Credits: 3
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Honors |
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HON 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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HON 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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HON 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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HON 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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HON 498 - Honors Project
This is a project carried out by a junior or a senior student under the guidance of a faculty member. Honors projects may be research oriented or of a creative nature. The student must present her proposal for approval at least one semester before she enrolls for credit in this course.
Credits: 3-4
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Human Development and Family Studies |
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HDFS 101 - Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies
This survey course is designed to introduce students to the field of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). This course provides an overview of HDFS as a field, including its body of research, practical applications, and career opportunities. We will examine theories and empirical methods used to understand human development and families, including subjects like interpersonal relationships, family resources management, parenting, family policy and law, and professional ethics. Students will critically discuss, debate and write about families and the life course, using both historical and current materials as sources.
Credits: 3
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HDFS 205 - Theories of Human Development
This course will introduce students to the basic study of theory through an understanding of theories of child development and developmental principles. In particular, this course is designed to help students think theoretically in analyzing behavior, cognition, emotions, and relationships.
Credits: 3
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HDFS 221 - Family Development
A family systems theory analysis of the family as a social institution and its interactive dynamics.
Credits: 3
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HDFS 301 - Infant and Child Development
This course introduces students to the study of children from the prenatal period to (not including) adolescence. Students will become familiar with the most prominent theoretical ideas about child development. The major domains of children’s functioning covered include social interactions and emotional development, cognitive changes and the acquisition of language, physiological growth in infancy and biological changes that underlie the transition out of childhood into adolescence. A key feature of this course is how processes in these different domains interact to influence children’s overall adaptation.
Credits: 3
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HDFS 305 - Adolescent Development
This course explores the developmental processes that shape our lives between puberty and the early 20s. The course will explore the ways biological, psychological and sociological influences systematically combine to shape the course of an individual’s development.
Credits: 3
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HDFS 315 - Development in Emerging Adulthood
This course will discuss the biological, cognitive and social changes that occur in the developmental transition between adolescence and aduthood. The course will focus on aspects of emerging adulthood that makes it distinct from any other period of the life span.
Credits: 3
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HDFS 316 - Parent Education (SL)
The aging process and its consequences for the individual, family, and society. Particular focus upon the social, psychological, economic, and physical aspects of aging and the societal programs designed to enhance the well-being of the aged.
Credits: 3
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HDFS 318 - Adult Development and Aging
The aging process and its consequences for the individual, family, and society. Particular focus upon the social, psychological, economic, and physical aspects of aging and the societal programs designed to enhance the well-being of the aged.
Credits: 3
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HDFS 320 - Interventions for Children and Families
Theories for assessing behavior problems presented by children and families and procedures for designing, implementing and evaluating intervention strategies. Practical applications are made through the use of case studies, role-play, and demonstrations.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites HDFS 221
Crosslisted as: SOWK 320
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HDFS 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-4
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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HDFS 494 - Senior Research in Human Development
In this course, students will design and carry out a research project in Human Development and Family Studies, culminating in an APA-style research manuscript.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites PSY 349
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Liberal Arts |
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LA 100 - First Year Experience I: Strategies for Success
Through active engagement, self-assessment, and reflection, students will acquire strategies to help navigate their first semester at Columbia College. Topics include personal wellness, academic success, campus resources, community building, professional development, and career exploration.
Credits: 2
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LA 104 - Fine Arts in the Modern World
This course examines the human interactions between the artist, audience, and the work of art in a study focused upon the application of art forms such as theater, film, visual arts, music, architecture, and dance.
Credits: 3
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LA 110 - First Year Experience II: Strategies for Inquiry
Introduction to information literacy, with an emphasis on defining information needs; creating and refining search strategies; critically analyzing gathered information in terms of utility, applicability, and validity; and synthesizing, integrating, and citing information through various written and oral assignments. Students will also learn and practice strategies for effectively presenting information.
Credits: 1
Prerequisite/Corequisite LA 100
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LA 155 - Culture and Language
LA 155 explores cultural perspectives in and across multiple cultures through study of literary texts and film, language, media, social norms, and other aspects of culture. Students also are exposed to basic practical phrases in one or more chosen language(s).
Credits: 3
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LA 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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LA 180 - Tutoring Center Training and Development
This course provides training and development for students working as consultants in the Columbia College tutoring Centers. This course can be repeated eight times for a total of eight (8) semester hours.
Credits: 0-1
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LA 200 - Liberal Arts in Action: Mission and Vocation
To explore a variety of professional fields, students visit businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, arts and advocacy groups; conduct interviews with professionals; and attend lectures by experts. Students complete academic work that includes research and reflection on topics assigned by their instructors and relevant to their experiences so that they may reflect on the Liberal Arts as both profession and vocation as they consider majors and career choices.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites LA 100
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LA 201 - Diversity, Gender, and Social Justice
This course will introduce students to some of the central themes, debates and issues that inform Diversity, Gender, and Social Justice. In particular, this course, using a problem-based learning approach, will explore current issues and controversial debates that have been central to the growth of the study of women and gender, and equal/human rights movements nationally and globally by exploring the intersections of race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and gender. Through an interdisciplinary examination of our systems of knowledge and social institutions, the course will reflect on the way our public and private relationships, as well as the quality of our lives, continue to be shaped in relation to these systems and institutions. The course offers a range of perspectives on the work, class, and lives of women and men in our local, national and global communities.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Only students who have completed two full semesters may enroll in LA 201
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LA 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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LA 301 - Women, Leadership and Social Change
This course is an introduction to the ethical issues underlying leadership and social change from the perspective of women. Building on LA 201 , Diversity, Gender, and Social Justice, This course explores the relationship among the common good, justice as fairness, and major models of leadership as they apply to affecting social change historically and/or contemporarily. Students will be required to design a service-learning project that demonstrates their understanding of the concepts in the course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites LA 201
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LA 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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LA 380 - Experiential Learning & Portfolio Preparation
This course is designed to enable studens to explore experiential learning and other alternative methods of college-level learning in the context of their professional goals and prior work, training and other experiences. Students will gain confidence in critical thinking, organizing and writing, along with a clear sense of education goals. With the guidance of the instructor, students will examine their professional goals, how they align with available college majors and what prior learning experiences would support the requirements of the chosen major. Students will learn to identify and assess learning that has occurred outside of the classroom, develop a narrative, document their learning and present their portfolio for an experiential learning assessment. This class is required for students planning to request credit by portfolio assessment. Students can earn up to 15 semester hours towards a bachelor’s degree.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Consent of instructor required.
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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LA 470 - Interdisciplinary Studies Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 3
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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LA 480 - Interdisciplinary Studies Project
This course offers the opportunity for a student to do substantial interdisciplinary work in consultation with primary and secondary advisors. This work will culminate in either a senior thesis or a senior project. The course work must integrate both areas of concentration in the student’s Interdisciplinary Studies major. Approval of a proposal for the senior thesis or project by the instructor and the appropriate division dean(s) is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Senior Standing.
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Leadership Studies |
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LEAD 101 - Leadership and Professional Development
Students will be introduced to the real- world practice of leadership in a particular career context. Content will focus on personal and professional leadership skills and behaviors necessary for career success. This course may be taken up to 4 times for course credit.
Credits: 1
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LEAD 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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LEAD 201 - Leadership Theories and Strategies
Students will be introduced to major leadership theories, models, styles, and principles. Previously offered as LEAD 290B, LEAD 390A.
Credits: 3
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LEAD 210 - Peer Leadership and the First-Year Experience
Selected upper-class students will work collaboratively with assigned LA 100 mentors in planning course content, facilitating class discussions, and creating a positive learning environment for LA 100 : Foundations for Learning in the Liberal Arts. Student co-instructors will attend weekly LA 100 class sessions and all scheduled Monday Colloquias, conduct an individual interview with each student in their class, coordinate one group social, during the course of the fall semester, and attend five LEAD 210 class meetings led by the Dean of Students.
Credits: 2
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LEAD 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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LEAD 301 - Leadership in Context
Students will integrate learning from previous courses and experiences and apply their knowledge to their academic major, program area, or other curricular experiences. A project will require demonstration of a theoretical understanding of leadership, analytical thinking, and written communication skills. Previously offered as LEAD 300.
Credits: 3
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LEAD 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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LEAD 399LS - Leadership Studies Leadership Semester
Practical, theoretical and critical experience in leadership as applied to the Minor in Leadership Studies. Students may choose from: (1) a course-related leadership project 1 s.h., (2) a community leadership project 1-4 s.h., or (3) a student-proposed leadership project 1-4 s.h. Students must develop a Leadership Semester Contract that indicates how their projects will demonstrate leadership and/or enhance their experiences related to the Minor and the Four Cs of Leadership. Students will write on-going reflections as they complete their projects and they will also present the results of their projects in a public forum.
Credits: 1-4
Prerequisites Consent of Instructor
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LEAD 401LS - Leadership in Action
This course provides students a capstone opportunity to synthesize their understanding of Leadership Studies in practical terms. Students will prepare a presentation focused on leadership as it relates to their own personal curricular, co-curricular, or extracurricular experiences. This project will require demonstration of oral and written communication skills, and a self-awareness of personal strengths and challenges with regard to leadership. Previously offered as LEAD 400.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites LEAD 301 or Consent of Instructor Satisfactory completion of COMM 100
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LEAD 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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MATH 100 - Essential Mathematics Topics
This course will help students master essential mathematical concepts and reinforce problem solving skills.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites By placement only
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MATH 103 - Liberal Arts Mathematics
This course covers basic topics in quantitative literacy. Numbers, sets, logic, probability, and descriptive statistics are the core concepts. Additional topics such as financial mathematics, geometry, and algebraic modeling may be included at the discretion of the instructor. All topics will be placed in both historical and present-day contexts. Problem solving, communication skills, and applications will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
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MATH 104 - Precalculus Algebra
This course covers topics in algebra specifically needed for Business Calculus (MATH 107 ) or Calculus I (MATH 161 ). Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, graphs of functions, and solutions of equations and inequalities. The primary emphasis is the enhancement of algebraic manipulation skills. Other components include problem solving and the appropriate use of computational technology. Not open to students who have credit for MATH 105 or MATH 130.)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Placement by the Program Chair
Corequisite MATH 104R may be required as a co-requisite depending on placement May be taken concurrently with MATH 106
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MATH 104R - Pre-calculus Algebra Recitation
This course provides reinforcement and practice for concepts covered in MATH 104 . Meets 2 hours per week.
Credits: 1
Corequisite MATH 104 Offered: Women’s College
Grading Type Pass/Fail
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MATH 106 - Precalculus Trigonometry
This course covers topics in trigonometry specifically needed for Calculus II (MATH 162 ). Topics include trigonometric functions, applications of trigonometry, complex numbers, vectors, and polar coordinates. Algebraic manipulation skills, problem solving, and the appropriate use of computational technology are covered.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Or co-requisite: MATH 104 or placement by the Program Chair
Corequisite This course may be taken concurrently with Calculus I (MATH 161 )
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MATH 107 - Business Calculus
An introductory course of the calculus, including topics of the derivative and the definite integral with applications to business. Concepts are approached numerically, graphically, and analytically. This course is designed for Business Administration or Accounting majors.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites A grade of C or better in MATH 104 or placement by the Program Chair
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MATH 117 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
A conceptual approach to arithmetic, number theory, set theory and logic intended for education majors. Emphasis is placed on exploration and the use of manipulatives to enhance skills and concepts from the elementary curriculum.
Credits: 3
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