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R M 3243 - The Cruise Line Industry in a Cultural Context (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The purpose of this course is to provide each student with the basic knowledge necessary to work in the cruise line industry. This is a field course designed to acquaint students with the process of operating a cruise ship with multiple international destinations. The course will take place on a Voyager-class ship of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, one of the largest ships in the industry. Voyagerclass ships offer more services than most cruise ships and Royal Caribbean is considered to be one of the market leaders in terms of service quality. Topics to be covered include: who cruises and why; the anatomy of a cruise ship; the cruise experience; who’s who in cruising; the pre-, and post-, and off-ship cruise experience; the geography of cruising; profiling the lines; selling cruises; and cruise marketing, groups and incentives.
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R M 3244 - Coastal Tourism: A Field-Based Understanding (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
This is a field course designed to acquaint students firsthand with the many aspects of the coastal tourism product along the southern coastline of the United States. Students in this class will visit a number of sites and settings that play a role in tourism development and delivery.
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R M 3315 - Career Development in Leisure Services and Recreation (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A survey of career opportunities in leisure services and recreation. Students will explore the job market and develop job search skills and abilities. Participants will seek an appropriate internship placement to enhance their professional growth in the field. (This course is a prerequisite for R M 4900 and must be taken the FALL semester preceding the internship.)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: R M 2310 ; or permission of the instructor.
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R M 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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R M 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: On Demand
This course consists of a supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Approved contract required.
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R M 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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R M 3561 - Leisure Services Promotions (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Development of the ability to promote and coordinate public, not-for-profit, private and commercial recreation programs, services, resources and activities. Development of the specialized promotions knowledge and skills necessary for managing leisure service businesses and agencies. Covers working with print and electronic media. Special emphasis on promotions analysis and services promotion.
Prerequisites: R M 2310 , R M 2410 or approval of the instructor.
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R M 3610 - Financial and Risk Management in Recreation (3) [WID]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course examines managerial concepts pertaining to the development of financial and risk management knowledge and skills in the context of commercial, public, and non-profit recreation organizations. Special emphasis is placed on understanding fiscal concepts, examining and managing budgets, exploring the grant writing process, managing for safety and liability, and assessing and preparing risk management plans.
Prerequisites: R M 2100 or R M 2110 ; R M 2310 ; R C 2001 (or its equivalent); or permission of the instructor.
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R M 3630 - Interpretive Methods (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course consists of an overview of the role of interpretation in educating the public, contributing to the leisure experience, and as a component of natural and cultural resource management. Applications of communications, educational, and media skills will be demonstrated through a series of lectures, field trips, and student presentations focused upon the various professional applications of interpretative methods.
Prerequisite: R M 2310 ; or permission of the instructor.
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R M 3900 - Recreation Practicum (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
This course is a guided, practical, direct leadership experience in a selected, organized recreational setting.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of nine semester hours of R M credits that include: R M 2100 or R M 2110 [with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)]; six additional semester hours of RM courses; or permission of the instructor.
This course is required for the minor in recreation management. R M 3900 is not required of majors in recreation management, but may be taken for elective credit.
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R M 3910 - Disney College Program Practicum (3-6)
When Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer Session
This course is a guided, practical, direct employment experience with Walt Disney World. Students must apply for the program. This course is not required of majors or minors in Recreation Management but the hours may be applicable, if approved by a Recreation Management faculty advisor.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: acceptance into the Disney College Program and permission of the department.
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R M 4110 - Evaluation in Recreation and Leisure Service Management (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course examines the methods, techniques, and application of evaluation in a variety of functions normally found in recreation and leisure service management including clientele, programs, personnel, facilities, organization, administration, needs assessment and economic impact estimation. Familiarization with and use of applicable computer software programs will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: R M 2310 and R M 2410 ; or permission of the instructor. Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.
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R M 4140 - Outdoor Leadership (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course consists of a dual focus on field leadership of outdoor pursuits and administration of outdoor programs. Topics will include risk management, leadership styles, outdoor leadership competencies, experiential education and current issues central to effective outdoor leadership.
Prerequisites: R M 2220 ; R M 2410 ; R M 3154 ; and permission of the instructor.
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R M 4141 - Outdoor Recreation Policy Development (2)
When Offered: On Demand
This is a field course in Washington, D.C. designed to acquaint the student with the process of developing outdoor recreation and natural resource policies at the federal level. Congressional offices, federal natural resource management agencies, and non-profit conservation agencies will be visited and analyzed with respect to policy formulation, lobbying and the legislative process.
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R M 4210 - Senior Seminar (2) [CAP]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
This course focuses on planning for continuing individual, professional activity and growth in the leisure services delivery field. It includes a series of discussions, conferences and role playing experiences related to the various aspects of organized recreation as a career. A review of internships, employment opportunities, ethical conduct and other related topics will be included.
Prerequisites: R M 3315 , or approval of the instructor, and senior status.
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R M 4450 - Seminar in Tourism Development (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course provides an in-depth analysis of tourism development. The various forms of tourism development that are utilized to meet the needs of tourists and host communities are analyzed through case studies and class discussion. Topics covered in this class include: sustainable development, eco-tourism, community tourism development, and special interest tourism.
Prerequisites: R M 2130 and R M 3241 ; or permission of the instructor.
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R M 4560 - Leisure and Aging (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course focuses on the leisure needs and characteristics of the senior citizen. Programs and resources designed to service the leisure needs of this population will be examined. Focus will be on program planning and development to meet problems inherent in leisure delivery systems for seniors.
[Dual-listed with RM 5560.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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R M 4600 - Ski Area Management Seminar (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course focuses on the planning and management of alpine ski areas.
Prerequisite: beginning skiing or equivalent.
Frequent field trips to ski areas will be required.
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R M 4900 - Internship (8-12)
When Offered: Summer Session
A guided, practical, direct leadership experience at a supervisory level of not less than 400 clock hours and no fewer than ten weeks continuous weeks at an appropriate organization.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of twenty-four semester hours of R M credits that include: R M 2100 or R M 2110 [with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)]; R M 3315 [with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)]; R M 2310 ; R M 2410 ; and a minimum overall 2.0 cumulative GPA; or permission of the instructor.
A minimum of eight hours internship credit is required of recreation management majors.
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REL 1010 - Religion and Imaginary Worlds (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Literary Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course will explore various expressions of religious imagination in cultural products such as literature that reflect or contribute to religion and religious ideas. A variety of types of literature (including biblical and modern) will be used. The class is organized around the literary critique of religious issues and the postmodern crisis of belief. The class will also consider literary theory and the critical issues involved in transferring literature to other media forms.
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REL 1100 - Religion and Contemporary Issues (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course examines the relationship between religion and the issues that confront our world. Through the exploration of writings of religious significance and other material and media artifacts (art, architecture, music, media, political rhetoric, film, etc.), the course considers how cultural and social influences shape religious expression and contribute to religion as a force in contemporary life both locally and globally.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 1110 - Religions of the World (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
This course introduces the major living religions of the world.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 1115 - Religion Goes to The Movies (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
This course explores how religious expression communicates on film as well as how it relates to the cultural circumstances from which particular films emerged. We apply widely used theoretical approaches to the critical study of religion to provide insight into the interpretation of select films and consider how the academic study of religion relates the notions of religion, film, culture and imagination.
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REL 1120 - Confronting Death (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
How do different religious traditions think about illness and end of life issues? What rituals do adherents perform? This course explores how religious belief and practice impact treatment decision making and includes consideration of specific issues such as suicide, euthanasia, and organ donation. It also examines funeral and bereavement rituals for both disposition of bodies as well as for individual and community mourning and support.
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REL 1530-1549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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REL 1700 - What is Religion? (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
Religions are complicated and fascinating forces, and they have a powerful influence on people’s lives and on the world we share. But what exactly is religion? What is distinctive about religious beliefs, practices, or communities? If people have “freedom of religion”, what may they do and what may they not do? If science explains the world, what is it that religious teachings do? Are religions prone to irrationality and violence? This course therefore serves as an introduction to the academic study of religion as well as to a major or minor in Religious Studies.
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REL 2010 - Old Testament: The Jewish Scriptures (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Literary Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
An analysis of Old Testament literature as the product of the life of the Israelite people. Students will have the opportunity to examine selected documents in terms of their literary structure, historical context, and religious perspective.
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REL 2020 - New Testament (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Literary Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “How We Tell Stories”)
An analysis of early Christian literature as the product of the lives of the first followers of Jesus Christ. Students will have the opportunity to examine selected documents in terms of their literary structure, audience, historical context, religious perspective, and their relation to the broader Christian community and Western culture.
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REL 2030 - Islamic Literature (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Literary Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
An exploration of the Qur’an and of works that have shaped, illustrated, or supplemented Islamic beliefs and practices.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 2110 - Judaism (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
An examination of the history, literature, and faith of post-exilic Judaism, with concentration on selected topics and periods.
(Same as JHP 2110 ) (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 2120 - Christianity (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
An exploration of Christianity from the early period through the Enlightenment and rise of contemporary Christian movements, students will explore the history of the church, its doctrinal emphases, and its practice in a variety of locations and time periods.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 2130 - Islam (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
An examination of Islam from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the contemporary period, with particular focus on the ways in which socio-historical contexts shape practices and beliefs.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 2140 - Hinduism (3)
When Offered: Fall
An interdisciplinary examination of complex Hindu religious and philosophical traditions from Vedic culture to the contemporary period, covering such topics as deity, guru, cosmos, body, ritual, karma, dharma, and yoga.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 2150 - Buddhism (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course surveys the historical development of Buddhist traditions in Asia, beginning with ancient India and continuing with the emergence of major schools and traditions in China, Japan, Tibet, and Southeast Asia. We will also examine Buddhism and modernity in Asia and representations and practices of Buddhism in Western popular culture and society.
(Global Learning Opportunity Course)
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REL 2180 - Life Without God (3)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
What does life look like once we entertain the possibility that God does not exist? Can a life without God be a purposeful and meaningful one? Pursuing answers to such questions, this course introduces students to atheism, naturalism, and humanism, worldviews enjoying greater acceptance today than ever before in human history. Using interdisciplinary resources from psychology and biology to philosophy and religious studies, the course directly facilitates both critical self-scrutiny as well as global awareness.
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REL 2210 - Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors (3)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
This course introduces students to the main religious traditions of China and the enduring religious themes and philosophical issues which have informed traditional Chinese literature, society, culture and politics. Students will examine the origins, rise, and endurance of Chinese popular religion, Confucianism in its social and political forms, Daoism as a philosophical movement and as a series of religious innovations, and Buddhism’s transmission into China and its subsequent flourishing and transformation of Chinese culture and society. In each instance students will examine a broad array of phenomena, from scriptural texts to hagiography, from ritual manuals to medical texts, from miracle stories of talking animals to poetic flights into the starry heaven and beyond, from tales of ghosts and ancestors to accounts of the deeds of shamans and sages.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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REL 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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REL 2900 - Internship (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Field work related to religious studies at the sophomore or higher level. Departmental contract to be worked out with a supervising faculty member. This course is repeatable up to three hours; Religious Studies majors may count a maximum of six hours internship credit (earned in either REL 2900 or REL 4900 or both) towards their degree.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: 12 hours in religious studies.
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REL 3010 - Biblical Prophets: Justice and Hope (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of the prophetic movement and its literature in ancient Israel and the ancient Near East.
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REL 3020 - After Jesus: Paul to Christianity (3)
When Offered: Fall
This class will examine the development of a rich variety of communities, traditions and theologies that developed in years after Jesus’ life. It will explore the development of Paul’s communities and the groups and thinkers who appropriated, reinterpreted and/ or opposed Paul’s work in both antiquity and the contemporary world.
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REL 3030 - Gender, Sexuality, and the Bible (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides an extensive inquiry into the constructions of gender and sexuality in the Hebrew Bible, New Testament and Apocrypha. Feminist biblical criticism will be emphasized along with a careful study of what we can know about gender and sexuality in the periods in which these texts were composed.
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REL 3040 - Bible and Science (3)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
An exploration of the historical development of Western modern science in light of its interactions with biblical theology and interpretation, and of the key topics and issues of the current debate/discussion concerning biblical teaching and contemporary science.
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REL 3100 - Church and State in Latin America (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Las Americas”)
Christianity in Latin America takes several forms, most notably through the controversial movements involving liberation theology. This course will explore the relationship between Church and State in Latin America, treating religion as one component of a multidisciplinary approach to the problems of poverty and social injustice both historically and contemporarily.
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REL 3110 - Religion in America (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “American Culture: Past and Present”)
An examination of religious beliefs and practice in the United States.
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REL 3160 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (3)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
An examination of the historical Jesus of Nazareth, his life, message, and teachings, using the various methods of Biblical Criticism. The class will focus on what can be known about the historical Jesus and different methodologies used in that pursuit.
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REL 3165 - The Prophet (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course examines the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the diverse ways in which he has been venerated and portrayed by Muslims and non-Muslims from the rise of Islam to the modern day.
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REL 3170 - Religion and Violence (3)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “War and Peace”)
Why does the history of world religions admit to several moments of violence? Why do the religious commit acts of violence not only against others but against themselves as well, for example, through acts of sacrifice and penance? Employing a multi-disciplinary approach, the course will address not only the historical, and what could possibly be perceived as the accidental, nature of violence in religion, but also and provocatively the structural role of violence in religion.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 3180 - American Judaism (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of Judaism in the American environment since 1654, focusing on its unique adaptation to the religious, social, political, and geographic environment of the United States.
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REL 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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REL 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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REL 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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REL 3560 - Religion and Science Fiction (3)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
This course will boldly go where no one has gone before through a variety of texts, films and media, in order to discover the ways science fiction authors imagined religion, class, race, culture, economics, and history in this and other worlds. We will analyze contemporary science fiction novels, films, television shows, and short stories, looking at how authors construct their worlds and reconstruct ours.
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REL 3600 - Study Tour Abroad (3-6)
When Offered: Spring; Summer Session.OnDemand
An intensive course exploring religious ideas and expression at a remote site.
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REL 3700 - Theories of Religion (3) [WID]
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
An introduction to major issues and the methods employed in the academic study of religion. Students will focus on acquiring the skills necessary to accomplish research in the field of religious studies.
Prerequisites: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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REL 3710 - Religion, Ecology, & Biology (3) [WID]
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course introduces the student to the ecological and biological study of religion. The course specifically considers the extent to which evolutionary theory illumines the origins, functions, and continuing vitality of religious belief, behavior, and experience, taking time along the way to consider the unscientific theory of intelligent design and the controversies associated therewith. In addition to a general evolutionary account of religion, the course assesses the role of infectious disease ecologies in the evocation of religious diversity.
Prerequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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REL 3715 - Biblical Interpretation (3) [WID]
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
An intensive examination of methods and issues in biblical interpretation, with extensive experience in the interpretation of specific biblical texts from both testaments. Major issues in the history of interpretation will be discussed, with emphasis on contemporary methods.
Prerequisites: REL 2010 or REL 2020 and junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor and R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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REL 3725 - Religion and Empire (3) [WID]
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course explores the nature of empire and its conflicted relationship with religion. It will cover different case studies from differing geographic and historic locales. Religion and empire have moved hand in hand shaping the way that both colonizer and colonized understood, practiced, and created religion. In the process of expanding their world (and altering other worlds), colonizers came to think about themselves in terms of new identities; and colonized peoples forged their own identities in the midst of struggle.
Prerequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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REL 3740 - Religion and Social Theory (3) [WID]
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
An examination of the different explanations of the role of religion in the world and its function within human society. The class will focus on the specific application of such theory to real world religious phenomena.
Prerequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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REL 3750 - Minds, Brain, and Religion (3) [WID]
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
An introduction to the psychological study of religious belief, experience, and behavior through a survey of various sub-disciplines within psychology: e.g., Freudian psychoanalysis, existential psychology, object relations theory, attachment theory, cognitive psychology, and evolutionary psychology.
Prerequisites: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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REL 3760 - Religion and Reason (3) [WID]
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course focuses on the analysis and discussion of religion in general rather than on any particular belief system and is a field of study that has been embraced by both believers and nonbelievers. The course discusses texts by secular and religious commentators about the nature of religion and of religious experience, and considers epistemological, ontological, logical, aesthetic, and ethical concepts and claims of religions.
Prerequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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REL 3770 - Religion, Gender, and the Body (3) [WID]
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course examines how religions configure the human body as both a problem and an opportunity. Students will examine theories concerning the social and cultural construction of gender, sexuality, and embodiment, and the implications of these theories for the study of religion. Case studies will help students gain proficiency in applying the theoretical insights of cultural and gender studies not only to specific cultural and historical settings, but also to similar phenomena in other times and places.
Prerequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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REL 4001 - Undergraduate Research (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
A supervised research experience in which the student participates with a faculty member in Religious Studies research under the direction of that faculty member. May be repeated for a total of six hours credit. By permission of the instructor.
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REL 4115 - Religion and Cultural Forms (3)
When Offered: Spring
An examination of the way religious themes and issues have found expression in various types of cultural forms such as literature, art, myth, ritual, etc.
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REL 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Independent study and research. Honors thesis directed by a faculty member in Religious Studies and a member of an affiliated department or program appropriate to the topic selected by the student.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: completion of six semester hours of Honors work.
A grade of “B” (3.0) or better is required for Honors Credit in each class.
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REL 4700 - Senior Seminar (3) [CAP]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
An intensive study of special problems, topics, or issues related to the study of religion. The subject matter of this course will vary with the topic selected being focused on literature in the fall and culture in the spring.
Prerequisite: completion of at least six semester hours of religious studies (REL) course work at the 3000 or 4000 level including one methods course (one course in the REL 3700 sequence).
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REL 4900 - Advanced Internship (1-6)
When Offered: On Demand
Field work related to religious studies. Departmental contract to be worked out with a supervising faculty member. This course is repeatable up to six hours; Religious Studies majors may count a maximum of six hours internship credit (earned in either REL 2900 or REL 4900 or both) towards their degree.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: 12 hours in religious studies.
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RES 4600 - Educational Statistics (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of descriptive statistics, correlational techniques, and simple regression as applied to practice and research in education and counseling. Instruction in and extensive use of SPSS statistical package included.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.
[Dual-listed with RES 5600.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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R C 0900 - Basic Writing (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Review of writing process (planning, writing, rewriting) with emphasis on preparing drafts of different kinds of writing. Writing and instruction to improve fluency, clarity and correctness. Course counts as three hours credit toward course load and full- time student eligibility but does not count toward hours required for graduation (See “Academic Regulations ”).
Graded on an S/U basis.
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R C 1000 - Expository Writing (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: First Year Writing
An introduction to the various types of expository essays. A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher in this course fulfills the English proficiency requirement for students entering the Reich College of Education or the Walker College of Business.
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R C 2000 - Writing for Proficiency (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Review of the principles of writing for designated transfer students. Requires writing essays in acceptable college prose.
R C 1000 IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ALL ENG and RC COURSES 2001 AND ABOVE: Graded on an S/U basis.
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R C 2001 - Introduction to Writing Across the Curriculum (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Second Year Writing
This course introduces students to writing across the curriculum. Students write in different genres for different academic communities, read a variety of academic texts rhetorically, and analyze the writing conventions of various academic communities.
Prerequisites: completion of 30 semester hours of credit, including R C 1000 and UCO 1200 .
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R C 3400 - Advanced Expository Writing (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Practice in expository writing, with emphasis on effective style, sound structure, and correct mechanics.
Prerequisite: R C 1000
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R C 3450 - Writing Center Theory and Practice (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course explores current issues in writing center theory and practice. Students gain insight into the writing process and the practice of assisting writers in one-to-one conferencing.
Prerequisite: R C 1000
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RSN 1010 - Beginning Russian I (4)
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to basic skills necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Russian with emphasis on the use of functional, communicative language. Open to students with no previous experience in Russian.
One small-group conversation section per week required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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RSN 1020 - Beginning Russian II (4)
When Offered: Spring
Continuation of skills necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese with emphasis on the use of functional, communicative language.
Prerequisite: RSN 1010 or consent of the instructor.
One small-group conversation section per week required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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RSN 1040 - Intermediate Russian I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Focus on various aspects of culture, society, literature, traditions, and daily preoccupations through continued development of communicative language skills. Reinforcement, expansion, and synthesis of concepts of language and culture through contact with authentic materials.
Prerequisite: RSN 1020 or consent of the instructor.
Laboratory work required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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RSN 1050 - Intermediate Russian II (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
A continuation of RSN 1040 . Focus on various aspects of culture, society, literature, traditions, and daily preoccupations with continued development of communicative language skills. Reinforcement, expansion, and synthesis of concepts of language and culture through contact with authentic materials.
Prerequisite: RSN 1040 or the equivalent.
Laboratory work required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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RSN 2010 - Conversational Russian I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Continues the goals of RSN 1050 . Added emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, and stylistic improvements in speaking and writing through film, i.e., listening to Russian conversation as it is spoken today and practicing conversation patterns of modern Russian.
Prerequisite RSN 1050 or consent of the instructor.
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RSN 2015 - Conversational Russian II (3)
When Offered: Spring
A continuation of RUS 2010, with added emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and stylistic improvements in speaking and writing through discussion of modern Russian short fiction and other contemporary texts (e.g. newspapers, articles, and magazines).
Prerequisite: RSN 2010 or consent of the instructor.
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RSN 2500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
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RSN 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
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RSN 3500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
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RSN 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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RSN 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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S W 2010 - Professional Social Work in Contemporary Society (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Provides the student with the opportunity to learn about social work as a major helping profession and social work practice in a changing society. Focus is on characteristics of the helping professions; underserved populations in the U.S.; and the wide variety of settings in which professional social workers practice.
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S W 2020 - The American Social Welfare System (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “American Culture: Past and Present”)
An introduction to social welfare as a concept and as a social institution: overview of the public and private network of social programs and services intended to help fulfill basic human needs. Analysis of major social issues, problems, and values which shape social policy and the distribution of resources in the U.S., with attention to several other nations.
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S W 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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S W 2615 - Cultural Competence in the Helping Professions (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Intersections: Race, Class, and Gender”)
This course offers an opportunity for students to examine both personal and professional issues related to practice in the helping professions. Focus is on sensitivity to, understanding of, and appreciation for people from diverse cultural backgrounds. It includes content related to vulnerable, underserved groups in the United States and examines culture and social class within the context of culturally proficient delivery of human services.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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S W 2630 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The person-in-environment approach is applied to stages of the life cycle. Review and application of relevant social science and social work theories, concepts, and research is included. This course also provides the student with the opportunity to become skilled at assessing human functioning in varied social contexts and provides the bases for developing strategies for social work intervention.
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S W 3000 - Basic Skills for the Social Work Profession (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Introduces students to topics and skills considered basic to beginning social work practice. Experiential learning is stressed. The course is designed to teach effective relationship, communication, interviewing and recording skills, based on ethical and professional values. A 30-hour volunteer experience is required, providing students opportunities to test their knowledge and skills in a professional setting.
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S W 3330 - Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Issues (3) [WID]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Examines policies and issues associated with existing social service delivery systems, and emphasizes policy formulation and assessment of alternative strategies for establishing and meeting social goals. Influence of social work principles, values, and practice on social welfare policies and issues.
Prerequisites: R C 2001 or its equivalent; P S 1100 ; and admission to the professional sequence; or consent of the BSW Program Director.
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S W 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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S W 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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S W 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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S W 3850 - Social Work Research Methods I (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An introduction to a scientific approach to building knowledge and skills in research and the evaluation of practice. The course will focus on understanding the interconnections between research and social work practice, and the role that social work core values play in research. Ethical conduct as a social work researcher and evaluator will also be covered.
Prerequisite: admission to the professional sequence or consent of the BSW Program Director. Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.
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S W 3870 - Social Work Research Methods II (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course builds on the learning and skills developed in S W 3850 Social Work Research Methods I . In this course, students will collect, analyze and interpret data for social work research. Students will also develop the skills needed to conduct evaluations of practice with individuals, families, groups and communities. Ethical conduct as a social work researcher and evaluator will be reinforced. A one hour data analysis lab is part of this course.
Prerequisite: S W 3850 and admission to the professional sequence or consent of the BSW Program Director. Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.
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S W 4000 - Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course provides the opportunity for students to learn a beginning base of practice theory with individuals and families, utilizing an ecological, holistic perspective. Focus is on basic values, concepts and processes essential to generalist social work practice. Attention is given to assessment, goal setting, contracting, evaluation and differential intervention planning.
Prerequisite: admission to the professional sequence or consent of the BSW Program Director.
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S W 4002 - Competencies for Child Welfare (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides the student the opportunity to learn about the roles of a social worker in public child welfare and the basic competencies necessary to work within North Carolina’s public child welfare system. The course also focuses on issues of child maltreatment, child abuse and neglect identification, needs of children and families, and policies and procedures, such as assessments, in-home services, out-of-home placement, and adoptions. The course is required for BSW students seeking to complete a field placement in public child welfare, along with other BSW course requirements.
Prerequisite: admission to the professional sequence or consent of the BSW Program Director.
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