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ESL 0077 - Level 3: Intermediate ESL Skills
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Students focus on four intermediate English skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, and grammar. Primary focus stresses the skills most important at an intermediate level: vocabulary building, correct grammatical structures for communicative language production, and participation in common, everyday communications, questions and answers, and expressing opinions.
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ESL 0082 - Level 4: Academic Speaking and Listening
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Students focus on advanced speaking and listening skills appropriate to American higher educational settings, including language production and understanding. The course emphasizes academic lecture discourse and note taking skills; discussion leadership and participation styles; researching, analyzing and expressing opinions on a variety of academic topics. Requires a placement test or approval of the IEP director.
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ESL 0083 - Level 4: Academic Reading
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Students focus on reading skills necessary for university academic work, stressing reading strategies and vocabulary development. Primary focuses are understanding difficult texts and vocabularies, increasing reading speed and encouragement of recreational reading in English. Topics include essay and academic texts; careful reading, skimming and scanning skills, and summarizing. Requires a placement test or permission of the IEP director.
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ESL 0084 - Level 4: ESL Composition
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to help the ESL learner master English syntax at the essay and formal paper level, with introduction to basic citation form. Emphasis is on academic discourse styles in development of the essay and other types of classroom written work. Topics include development of a thesis through essay organization and writing clearly under the pressure of time. Requires a placement test or permission of the IEP director.
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ESL 0087 - Level 4: Advanced ESL Skills
Summer & Demand 3 Credit Hours
Students focus on four advanced English skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, and grammar. Primary focus stresses the skills most important at an advanced level: vocabulary building in technical, professional and academic areas, correct grammatical structures for business and academic language production, and participation in university level communications, discussions, formal questions and expressing opinions.
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ESL 0092 - Level 5: Advanced Speaking and Listening
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Students focus on the principles of oral communication: advanced speaking and listening skills essential for success in collegiate coursework. These skills include, but are not limited to the following: academic note-taking skills, academic presentation skills, skills for leading a discussion and fielding questions, advanced pronunciation skills guided by self-monitoring and self-assessment, effective use of research for a formal presentation, and critical assessment skills for evaluating research material. Material evaluated will be derived from the following: academic lectures, dictionary basics, pronunciation (vowel basics, consonant basics, syllables and word endings, stress in words, rhythm in phrases and sentences), thought groups and focus words, and models of professional and well-researched presentations.
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ESL 0093 - Level 5: Advanced Reading
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course prepares students for the intensive reading requirements of a university classroom. Various forms of academic texts are analyzed with objectives of improving reading comprehension through identifying authors’ writing styles and communicative intents. Additional emphases are placed on building vocabulary, taking notes while reading, and incorporating reading as a necessary study skill. Concepts of reading for various styles of exam questions is also discussed. Prerequisite: ESL 0083 or placement test for new admits.
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ESL 0097 - ESL Topics
Demand 0-8 Credit Hours
Short term courses for persons desiring short study of English while in the U.S. Non-gradable.
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ESL 0130 - Studying for the TOEFL
Demand 2 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the tools good students use to prepare for the TOEFL examinations. English competence and a number of other factors affect student performance, including test anxiety, assessment misunderstanding, unfamiliarity with key vocabulary, poor study habits and poor strategies. The goal of this short course is to introduce the most helpful things to prepare for the TOEFL and, by extension, other language assessments such as the Michigan Test Battery.
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International Studies |
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INTS 0201 - Introduction to International Studies
Fall 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of global issues. The student will receive a variety of ideas, insights, and images of the world, and will discuss a number of topics including methodologies of global studies and career options. Required of International Studies majors and minors; open to all others.
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INTS 0298 - Topics in International Studies
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites: are determined by the Institute of International Studies and stipulated in the course syllabus.
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INTS 0301 - World Humanities
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Transcultural study of the manifestations of the major art forms of the humanities: literature, theatre and film, painting and sculpture, music and dance. The course will stress critical exploration of the relation of the art forms to the cultures from which they emerge and comparative study of the nature and function of the art forms in traditions temporally or spatially distinct from each other, including western and eastern traditions. Required of International Studies majors; open to all others. Prerequisite: must have completed general education core in Humanities and Fine Arts.
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INTS 0302 - Environment and Society
Spring 3 Credit Hours
An examination of social causes and consequences of environmental problems in different regions of the world with an emphasis on philosophical perspectives and practical solutions to such problems. Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor. Cross-listed as GEOG 0302 .
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INTS 0303 - Contemporary World Civilizations
Spring 3 Credit Hours
A systematic and comparative introduction to the contemporary history of major world civilizations, with a special emphasis on historical developments that have influenced more than one civilization or cultural region. Required of International Studies majors; open to all others. Prerequisite: 3 hours of History.
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INTS 0306 - Introduction to Global Health
Fall 3 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the main concepts of the global health field and the critical links between global health and social and economic development. Students will get an overview of the principles and goals of global health, the burden of disease, and key measures to improve global health. Required of International Studies majors; open to all others. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 or 105 or BIO 0121 or 122.
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INTS 0308 - Model United Nations
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A study of the United Nations and selected issues in recent global history from the perspective of a United Nations member state. Both the nation and topics studied will be determined by the agendas of the collegiate Model United Nations conferences in which Missouri Southern participates. Although the course is designed to prepare delegates for conferences, enrollment is not limited to Model UN participants. May be repeated for a total of 9 credit hours.
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INTS 0320 - Teaching English Abroad I
3 Credit Hours
Provides a practical and non-technical overview of the particular issues and considerations involved in teaching English as a Second Language in a cross-cultural context. Students will be introduced to foundational principles and techniques used to teach English globally, and will be prepared to survive - and even thrive - in an overseas English classroom. Emphasis will also be given to assessing overseas TESOL/TEFL job opportunities, communicating cross-culturally, adapting to living abroad, and other practical life-skills required to be a successful expatriate English teacher. Prerequisites:ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 , and COMM 0100 .
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INTS 0321 - Teaching English Abroad II
3 Credit Hours
Provides instruction in the “nuts and bolts” of teaching the core areas of English as a Second Language in a cross-cultural context. Participants will learn to develop effective lesson plans that will enable them to teach English grammar and vocabulary, as well as the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Participants will prepare for real-world overseas English teaching in a variety of ways: lesson planning with feedback from instructors and classmates, class presentations, interactive discussions, and more. Emphasis will be given to the implications of teaching English globally, serving as a “cultural ambassador,” and further opportunities for professional development in the world of TESOL/TESL/TEFL. Prerequisite: INTS 0320 Teaching English Abroad I.
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INTS 0322 - Teach English Abroad Practicum
3 Credit Hours
This practicum provides participants with the opportunity to apply knowledge, strategies, and skills acquired in INTS 0320 and INTS 0321 under the supervision of faculty members from MSSU’s Intensive English Program (IEP). Participants observe IEP courses, participate in faculty-guided co-teaching of IEP courses, and instruct and tutor international students in the areas of ESL reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar. Required coursework includes but is not limited to: observations with reports, lesson planning assignments, self-evaluations, and one-on-one meetings with IEP faculty. Prerequisites: INTS 0320 and INTS 0321 .
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INTS 0350 - A Tale of Two Cities: London and Paris
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course explores the society and culture of London and Paris and provides an in-depth look at the ethnic diversity, neighborhoods, urban regeneration, historical perspective, government, transportation, communications, and commerce of both global cities. The course requires a study abroad trip to London and Paris with students responsible for travel expenses. Enrollment by permission of the instructor.
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INTS 0370 - Globalization and Native Peoples
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Globalization and Native Peoples focuses on the increasingly interconnected nature of human cultures around our planet. In this class, students will examine the socioeconomic, cultural, and political processes that work to both advance and to harm the unique lifeways of the thousands of indigenous people living as political and ethnic minorities within different nations. The course will address the complex and often negative effects of multinational corporations seeking to exploit natural resources within the traditional lands of native peoples, as well as the local ecological and health impact of various agencies. The course will also explore the role of modern media, including the Internet’s popular social network sites, in another aspect of globalization today. Finally, the opposing trends of a global monoculture vs. the active promotion or revitalization of native language, culture, beliefs, and values will be discussed. Prerequisite: ANTH 0101 (or above) or INTS 0201 or SOC 0110 or special permission from the instructor. Cross-listed as ANTH 0370 .
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INTS 0382 - Geography of Europe
3 Credit Hours
An examination of the geography of Europe, including its cultural and physical realms, with a focus on the languages, religions, polities, urban centers, economies, and unique environments that characterize the region.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; recommended GEOG 0111 . Cross-listed with GEOG 382.
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INTS 0402 - Senior Thesis in International Studies
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
With a faculty supervisor, the student will explore and challenge a topic of global concern and produce a senior thesis and make an oral presentation. Prerequisite: Senior standing, permission of the Director of the Institute of International Studies and applicable research course determined by the Director of the Institute of International Studies.
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INTS 0498 - Advanced Topics in International Studies
Demand 3 Credit Hours
For upper-division students. Topic to be announced each time the course is offered. Prerequisites: are determined by the Institute of International Studies and stipulated in the course syllabus.
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INTS 0499 - Independent Study in International Studies
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
An independent course structured by the adviser with approval of the Director of the Institute of International Studies. Prerequisite: Must have completed 90 hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have completed a minimum of 15 hours of International Studies courses. Project must be approved by advisor, by the course director and by the Director of the Institute of International Studies prior to enrollment.
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Japanese |
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JPN 0101 - Beginning Japanese I
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Pronunciation, conversation, and grammar. Aural/oral drill. Prerequisite: None.
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JPN 0102 - Beginning Japanese II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of Japanese 101. Additional work in pronunciation, conversation, and grammar. Aural/oral drill. Prerequisite: JPN 0101 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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JPN 0103 - Survival Japanese
5 Credit Hours
Introductory course that covers the very basics of spoken Japanese, Japanese customs, culture, and social behaviors. The course will introduce topics that help students develop practical communication skills needed in an authentic Japanese speaking environment. Grammar and structural patterns will be briefly touched upon whenever necessary. This course fulfills the modern language requirement for Bachelor of Arts if taken together with or in addition to Survival Chinese. Students taking other higher level of Japanese courses in addition to this course can also meet their language requirement. Prerequisite: none.
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JPN 0203 - Intermediate Japanese I
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Grammar review and continued aural/oral practice. Prerequisite: JPN 0102 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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JPN 0204 - Intermediate Japanese II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of Japanese 203 with additional grammar review and continued aural/oral practice. Prerequisite: JPN 0203 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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JPN 0205 - Basic Japanese Grammar
5 Credit Hours
Introductory grammar course that covers the basics of Japanese grammar. This course is designed for Japanese minors or those who intend to study in Japan for a semester or two. While this course continuously helps students build their communicative skills, increased attention will be given to grammar and sentence structures. This course fulfills the modern language requirement for Bachelor of Arts if taken in addition to JPN 0103 , Survival Japanese or JPN 0102 . Prerequisite: JPN 0102 or JPN 0103 .
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JPN 0298 - Topics in Japanese
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites: are determined by the department and stipulated in the syllabus.
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JPN 0305 - Advanced Japanese I
Demand 3 Credit Hours
First half of an advanced course on spoken and written Japanese. This third-year course will continue to focus on the spoken language, but increased attention will be given to reading in the native script and to writing. Students who enroll in the course must be able to read and write in hiragana and katakana and should be familiar with the basic kanji introduced in Japanese 100 and 200 level. Prerequisite: JPN 0204 or placement test.
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JPN 0306 - Advanced Japanese II
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Conclusion of an advanced course on spoken and written Japanese. This third-year course will continue to focus on the spoken language, but increased attention will be given to reading in the native script and to writing. Students who enroll in the course must be able to read and write in hiragana and katakana and should be familiar with the basic kanji introduced in Japanese 100 and 200 level. Prerequisite: JPN 0305 or placement test.
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JPN 0491 - Internship in Japanese
NEW TERMS: Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Off-campus work experience in areas related to professional goals of students. For advanced students in Japanese. Application must be made during the first half of one semester for the following semester and must be approved prior to enrolling. Students work under joint supervision of a faculty member and a representative of the organization providing the intern experience. A student may repeat the course to a maximum of 8 hours credit. • Prerequisites: A minimum of 12 hours in Japanese with a minimum 3.0 GPA; approval of department chair before enrolling.
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JPN 0498 - Advanced Topics in Japanese
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
For upper-division students. Topics to be announced each time the course is offered. Prerequisites: are determined by the department and stipulated in the syllabus.
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JPN 0499 - Independent Study
Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
Individually directed study in Japanese. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The proposed study must be approved by the instructor, advisor, department head and dean in advance of enrollment.
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Kinesiology |
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KINE 0101 - Introduction to Physical Activity
Fall, Spring & Summer 1 Credit Hour
Designed to assist students in developing proficiency in a physical activity to increase the likelihood of lifetime participation. Non-repeated activities may be taken a maximum of three times for credit.
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KINE 0103 - Lifetime Wellness
Fall, Spring & Summer 2 Credit Hours
Designed to provide students with the knowledge and self-management skills that will assist them in adopting healthy lifestyles. The course will encompass all areas of wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual.
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KINE 0113 - Wellness for the Health Professional
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Contemporary information about the beneficial effects of a healthy lifestyle and how to implement and live such a lifestyle. Required and limited to students studying in the Department of Kinesiology.
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KINE 0114 - Fitness Programming and Assessment
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Designed to teach introductory theory and technique in exercise testing and programming, based on the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines and certification requirements. Students will participate in and conduct tests of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, joint flexibility, and body composition. Prerequisite: KINE 0113 or KINE 0103 .
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KINE 0135 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Changing role of physical education from past to present as evidenced through the influence of the various philosophies. Prerequisite: KINE 0113 or concurrently.
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KINE 0150 - Rules and Officiating of Team Sports
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Knowledge and skills for officiating basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, and football; officiating laboratory required in some areas.
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KINE 0160 - Personal and Community Health
Demand 2 Credit Hours
Study of the major risk factors determining health status, with special consideration given to principles and practices of good health for individual and community concerns, including personal and community assessments, body mechanics, nutrition, legal and illegal substances, responsible sexual behavior, mental health, and the cause and prevention of disease.
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KINE 0170 - Drug Education
Demand 2 Credit Hours
Examine the dimensions and problems of drug use and abuse in our society. Basic information on drug classifications, as well as specific content areas dealing with pharmacology, legislation, drug testing, drug education, and prevention efforts will be covered. Key societal influences will be addressed including drugs in the workplace, in sports, in medicine, and throughout our culture.
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KINE 0220 - First Aid and Sport Safety
Fall, Spring & Summer 2 Credit Hours
Designed to offer students the knowledge and skills necessary to sustain life, in an emergency situation, by minimizing the consequences of injury and sudden illness until medical help arrives. Strategies for providing a safe environment for athletes and injury prevention will also be presented. Students receive certification through the American Red Cross in First Aid, CPR and AED adult and pediatric.
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KINE 0251 - Lifetime Activities
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Knowledge, skill development, skill analysis, assessment, and pedagogy of selected lifetime activities commonly found in the school physical education curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in various activities. Enrollment restricted to Physical Education candidates. Prerequisite: KINE 0113 .
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KINE 0252 - Team & Ind. Sports Instruction
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Knowledge, skill development, skill analysis, assessment, and pedagogy of selected team and individual sport activities commonly found in the school physical education curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in various activities. Enrollment restricted to Physical Education candidates. Prerequisite: KINE 0113 .
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KINE 0255 - Dance & Recreational Pursuits
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Students will develop and refine the content knowledge and pedagogical skills needed for instructing dance, rhythms, and lifelong leisure activities. Prerequisite: KINE 0113 .
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KINE 0292 - Theory and Technique of Strength Training
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Designed to assist health promotion professionals with designing and implementing strength training programs and with weight room management. Required and limited to students studying in the Department of Kinesiology. Required and limited to students studying in the Department of Kinesiology. Prerequisite: KINE 0113 .
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KINE 0295 - Orientation to Health Promotion and Wellness
Fall & Spring 1 Credit Hour
An orientation to health promotion and wellness. A 15 clock-hour field based component is a part of this class. Students will receive initial exposure to community and hospital health promotion and wellness programs as well as Southern’s Wellness Program. Limited to Health Promotion and Wellness majors. Prerequisite: KINE 0113 .
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KINE 0305 - Aging and Health
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Designed to explore the physiological process of aging and the role of interventions. Students will conduct assessments and participate in activities appropriate for the aging population. Prerequisite: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 .
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KINE 0310 - Theory and Technique of Elementary Physical Education I
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Designed to provide pedagogical knowledge and application necessary for instruction of physical education with the elementary school child. Emphasis on motor skill instruction and analysis, curricular design, lesson planning, and class management. Enrollment restricted to Physical Education majors. Prerequisite: KINE 0251 or KINE 0252 .
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KINE 0311 - Physical Education for the Elementary School
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Provides elementary education candidates with the skill, content and pedagogical knowledge necessary to design and implement an interdisciplinary physical education program. Emphasis is on development of the total child through physical activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 0329 or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 0329 .
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KINE 0312 - Theory and Technique of Elementary Physical Education II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Designed to provide pedagogical knowledge and practical experience for instruction in the elementary school physical education setting. Emphasis on motor learning, physical fitness assessment, unit planning, and lifetime activity and sport instruction. Includes a 12-15 hour field experience. Prerequisite: KINE 0310 .
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KINE 0321 - Theory and Technique of Secondary Physical Education
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Offers pedagogical considerations necessary to develop teaching methodologies relative to lesson plan construction, class organization, and evaluation of students. Teaching sessions will provide the opportunity to experience a variety of teaching methods and organizational styles. Enrollment restricted to Physical Education majors. Prerequisite: KINE 0251 or KINE 0252 .
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KINE 0325 - Practicum in Sports Medicine
Demand 2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to observe and participate in athletic training procedures performed on athletes in the MSSU athletic training facility. (80 hours). Can be repeated once for additional credit. Prerequisites: KINE 0220 and permission of instructor.
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KINE 0332 - Theory and Technique of Movement and Rhythms
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Designed to develop content knowledge and pedagogical skill in the area of dance and rhythmic activities developmentally appropriate for the PK-6 elementary physical education curriculum. Emphasis on movement concepts through activities involving creative dance, singing games, dances of American origin, international folk dances, and a variety of rhythmic activities. Students are expected to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in activities. Prerequisite: KINE 0251 or KINE 0252
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KINE 0340 - Motor Learning in Physical Education
Fall, Spring & Summer 2 Credit Hours
Designed to provide students with the background necessary for identification of physical, mental, social, and emotional development and the effects on behavior movement. Prerequisite: 30 hours.
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KINE 0342 - Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
A biomechanical approach to the study of forces on the human body with an emphasis on performance improvement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation in sport and exercise. Prerequisite: BIO 0201 or BIO 0221 .
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KINE 0345 - Tests and Measurements in Physical Education
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Designed to introduce students to the techniques of measuring and evaluating performance. Includes preparation and administration of skill, fitness, and written tests along with statistical procedures for data analysis. Prerequisite: KINE 0114 and MATH 0125 or higher.
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KINE 0351 - Exercise Interventions
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the skills and instructional strategies of selected traditional as well as contemporary group exercise programs. Enrollment restricted to Health Promotion and Wellness majors. Prerequisite: KINE 0113 and KINE 0114 .
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KINE 0352 - Administration in Health Promotion
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to design, organize, and implement appropriate health promotion programs. Required and limited to students seeking a degree in Health Promotion and Wellness. Required and limited to students seeking a degree in Health Promotion and Wellness. Prerequisites: KINE 0113 and KINE 0295 .
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KINE 0355 - Lifetime Sports Academy Practicum
Summer 1 Credit Hour
A one-week practicum designed to provide students with practical teaching experience of children in lifetime sports and recreational activities. The Lifetime Sports Academy is held annually on the campus of Missouri Southern State University during the second week of June and is open to all elementary-aged children. Required of Physical Education majors. Required of Physical Education majors. Can be repeated once for additional credit.
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KINE 0365 - Psychological Aspects of Physical Education
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Behavior exhibited in the learning of skills and physical performance related to psychological concepts connected with the demands of physical activities. Particular attention given to self-efficacy, motivation, and participation and their effect on physical performance and personal wellness.
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KINE 0366 - Social Aspects of Physical Education
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Knowledge of the sociological aspects of physical activity relevant to physical education in schools. Particular attention given to the role of physical activity in social, ethical, and moral development of citizens.
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KINE 0367 - Socio-Psychological Aspects of Physical Education
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Behavior exhibited in the learning of skills and physical performance related to sociological and psychological concepts connected with the demands of physical activities. Particular attention is given to self-efficacy, motivation, and participation and their effect on physical performance and personal wellness. Prerequisite: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 .
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KINE 0370 - School Health Education
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
This course provides the background knowledge and skills teachers need to implement comprehensive school health education at the grade levels in which they are certified. Prerequisite: EDUC 0329 or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 0329 .
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KINE 0375 - Adapted Physical Education
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the area of working with Exceptional Children in the P-12 learning environment and is required of all teacher education majors. The content includes the history of Special Education, legal issues, characteristics of the exceptional student, methods and techniques for instruction, resources in the community, and an exploration of assistive and adaptive technology. This course provides information and strategies to assist professionals in designing and implementing appropriate physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities. KINE 0114
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KINE 0380 - Research Methods in Health and Exercise Science
Fall, Spring 2 Credit Hours
This course provides theoretical content and applied experience with research methods in health and exercise science. Learning experiences will include designing, implementing, analyzing and interpreting research in the field. KINE 0114 and Junior standing
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KINE 0385 - Nutrition for Human Development
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Students will examine nutrition associated with human development and performance. Emphasis on the physiological and biochemical basis of nutrient absorption and utilization. Particular attention will be given to evaluating and developing strategies for optimal nutrition at various life stages. Prerequisite: any biology or chemistry course.
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KINE 0395 - Practicum in Wellness
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Students will gain experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating various aspects of health promotion programs. Knowledge of wellness programs will be enhanced by the development and refinement of skills appropriate to the discipline. Out of class opportunities will include working with the Missouri Southern Wellness Program and/or the community. Prerequisite: KINE 0295 .
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KINE 0431 - Physiology of Exercise
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed for students already having prerequisite knowledge of human physiology. Emphasis is on human responses to varying levels of physiological conditioning and environment within which the exercise is taken. Course content includes physiological principles to better understand human physiology under exercise stress.
Prerequisite: BIO 0201 or BIO 0221 .
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KINE 0432 - Physiology of Exercise Laboratory
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Lab activities with emphasis on instrumentation and techniques used in the assessment of the physiological response to exercise. Required course for Health Promotion and Wellness majors. Prerequisite: BIO 0201 or BIO 0221 .
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KINE 0438 - Applications in Physical Education
Fall & Spring 1 Credit Hour
This course is designed to prepare physical education teacher candidates for the transition from student to the professional semester and the teaching profession. Emphasis will be on writing in the profession, creating a professional learning log, discussion in preparation of the student teaching experience, pedagogy and assessments, creating a 21st century assessment plan, preparation of a personal professional portfolio, research and critical discussion of current issues, trends and expectations within the profession. Recertification in American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is required. Restricted to Physical Education candidates the semester prior to student teaching. There will be additional supply costs associated with this course.Prerequisites: Jr. Block or concurrent enrollment.
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KINE 0450 - Prevention & Care of Injuries
NEW TERMS: Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Prevention and Care of Injuries is designed to provide knowledge and skill related to the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries. KINE 0220 and KINE 0342
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KINE 0491 - Internship in Wellness
Fall, Spring & Summer 6 Credit Hours
Extensive, off-campus internship providing opportunity for students to be an integral component of a wellness or health promotion facility. Students and on-site supervisor will develop a contractual agreement that provides specific learning experiences for the internship. Prerequisites: Health Promotion and Wellness major, application for experience at least one semester in advance and consent of department.
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KINE 0498 - Seminar in Health or Physical Education
Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
A thorough study of an advanced problem in health or physical education for selected students. Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of department head.
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KINE 0499 - Independent Study
Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
Research of a problem or field of study relating to kinesiology. Material, content, credit, and schedule to be arranged by the department head. Prerequisites: senior standing, 3.0 GPA in major and permission of department head.
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LE 0100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An overview of the criminal justice system to include the roles of police, courts, and corrections with an understanding of its response to crime in society. Emphasis is placed on the delicate balance between community interests and individual rights that criminal justice decision-making requires.
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LE 0180 - Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Fall & Spring 13 Credit Hours
The pre-licensing training course for new law enforcement officers in Missouri, approved by P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Office of the State Department of Public Safety. The broad range of topics includes Missouri criminal law, traffic law, criminal investigation, reports, defensive tactics, firearms, legal subjects, and human relations. The topics are designed and required by P.O.S.T. under Section 590.100 et. seq. RSMo. There will be additional costs associated with this course. Prerequisites: Permission of Training Director.
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LE 0181 - Basic Law Enforcement Academy II
Fall & Spring 13 Credit Hours
The pre-licensing training course for new law enforcement officers in Missouri, approved by P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Office of the State Department of Public Safety. The broad range of topics includes Missouri criminal law, traffic law, criminal investigation, reports, defensive tactics, firearms, legal subjects, and human relations. The topics are designed and required by P.O.S.T. under Section 590.100 et. seq. RSMo. There will be additional costs associated with this course. Prerequisites: Permission of Training Director and LE 0180
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LE 0200 - Crime Scene Investigation I
Fall 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the basic protocol of crime scene investigation to include first response, diagramming, photography, fingerprinting, and the preservation and collection of physical evidence.
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LE 0210 - Criminal Procedure
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Overview of criminal justice process and procedure from first contact with law enforcement through the criminal trial. Topics include “stop and frisk”, arrest, search and seizure, interrogation, identification, and the criminal trial.
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LE 0220 - Crime Scene Photography
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A photography course designed to instruct the law enforcement student in the fundamentals of photography, as it relates to the documentation and investigation of crime scene evidence. This course discusses traditional photography techniques in addition to the use of digital photography for law enforcement.
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LE 0225 - Patrol Procedures
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Covers numerous areas confronting today’s law enforcement officer during tours of duty and the proper techniques and procedures used in handling each area.
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LE 0230 - Community Policing
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to and analysis of theories, techniques, and programs involving police image and public response. Special attention will be paid to problems of crime prevention, community oriented problem solving policing, police-public interaction, and public safety.
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LE 0232 - Ethics in Criminal Justice
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Ethics in Criminal Justice is an introduction to the ethical and moral issues confronting criminal justice professionals. The course explores major philosophical frameworks and value systems. Focus is placed on recognition and analysis of practical moral issues and ethical dilemmas characterizing the modern criminal justice system with emphasis on the law enforcement, courts and corrections subsystems.
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LE 0250 - Criminal Law
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Criminal law purposes and functions; rights and duties of officers and citizens in relation to local, state, and federal laws. The development, application, and enforcement of laws.
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LE 0260 - Firearms I
Demand 3 Credit Hours
History and development of firearms. The nomenclature of the most commonly used police firearms and the duties and requirements of a range master. The laws concerning firearms acquisitions, ownership and use. There will be additional costs associated with this course. Additional lab time arranged. Three hours lecture per week.
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LE 0280 - Professional Writing in Criminal Justice
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Introduces various methods and styles of report writing and professional communication in the criminal justice field together with use of basic report forms and follow-up reports. Prerequisites: ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 .
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LE 0290 - Police Supervision and Management
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Principles of personnel management as applied to law enforcement agencies: evaluation, promotion, discipline, training, employee welfare, and problem-solving leadership.
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LE 0298 - Topics in Law Enforcement
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Course content varies and is designed to meet current needs and interests in the rapidly changing field of law enforcement. Precise topics to be announced and Prerequisites: stipulated in course syllabus.
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LOGT 0340 - Principles of Transportation
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Principles of Transportation examines forms of transportation and institutional factors that influence transportation decisions; regulation, public policy, and other governmental variables are reviewed in detail. An introduction to physical distribution’s interaction with transportation is explored. Prerequisite: MRKT 0300 .
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LOGT 0345 - Business Logistics
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A survey of the management of logistic functions in the firm, including physical supply and distribution activities such as transportation, storage facilities, inventory control, materials handling, warehousing, financing, and organization. Prerequisite: MRKT 0300 .
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LOGT 0360 - Supply Chain Management
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A survey of basic supply chain management structures within and between organizations. Emphasis on collaboration and planning related to major functional areas required to organize the flow of products and services. Prerequisite: MRKT 0300 .
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LOGT 0491 - Logistics Professional Interns
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Intended to provide the student with real-world professional experience in the area of Logistics by working with an external organization. All internships must conform to institutional policy regarding the number of hours of work, the number of credit hours and written agreements with the cooperating business or agency. Students interested in pursuing an internship must start the application process the semester before they intend to work. Prerequisite: 60 hours, 3.0 GPA minimum, and department approval. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
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MGMT 0237 - Using Information Systems
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Principles of information systems in the business environment. This course provides a basic understanding of data manipulation, evaluation and summarization to be used in the decision making process. Includes file management skills, Internet skills and the use of Microsoft Office programs. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system.
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MGMT 0337 - Management Information Systems
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
The course is designed to examine the use of information systems to support the management and business activities of an organization. The topics include: the fundamentals of hardware and software, database management, data communications, transaction processing information systems, decision support systems, information reporting systems, office automation, networks, tapping the internet, expert systems, problem analysis, system analysis and design, and current and future management information system trends.
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MGMT 0350 - Fundamentals of Organizational Management
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A study of the fundamentals and functions of organizational management including planning, decision making, organization, leading, and controlling from individual and group behavior perspectives. Prerequisites: Junior standing and ENG 0101 /ENG 0102 or equivalent. Cross-listed as HS 0350 .
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