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JPN 0203 - Intermediate Japanese I
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Grammar review and continued aural/oral practice. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread 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. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread 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 . Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread 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. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread 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. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread 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. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread Prerequisite: JPN 0305 or placement test.
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JPN 0491 - Internship in Japanese
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. • Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread 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. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread 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. Course Charge: $5.00 Modern Language Voice Thread 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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Justice Studies |
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JS 0503 - Criminal Justice Research Methods
3 Credit Hours
Examines the basic concepts of criminal justice. Students will learn both quantitative and qualitative research techniques necessary for systematic analysis of the criminal justice system, offender behavior, crime trends, and program effectiveness. Additionally, students will become familiar with existing sources of criminal justice data and will learn to assess the quality of that data, and learn to critically evaluate existing research. Lastly, students will be required to synthesize advanced scholarly, knowledge, critique theoretical concepts, and master disciplinary and inter- disciplinary skills in knowledge in the creation of research proposals. Cross-listed with CJ 305. Prerequisites: Junior level standing, 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0504 - Social Science Research Methods
3 Credit Hours
An introduction and exploration into the ways in which social scientists conduct research including various designs, including interviewing, observation, survey design, and content analysis. Emphasis will be placed on quantitative analysis and the decisions faced by social scientists when designing and applying social research. The course will cover methods of problem and hypothesis formulation, data collection and instrumentation. There will also be an emphasis placed on ethical issues in research. Prerequisite: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0505 - Statistical Analysis
3 Credit Hours
Provides a basis for understanding and evaluating statistical studies as well as teaching participants a wide variety of statistical analysis techniques. Topics include: Data collection, observational vs experimental studies, surveys, linear regression, and hypothesis testing involving proportions and means. The course includes applications in a variety of fields including: education, social science, criminal justice, medicine, biology, and business. Prerequisites: MATH 0125 or higher; Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0506 - Social Science Statistics
3 Credit Hours
Provides tools necessary to gather, describe, analyze, and present quantitative social science data. The focus will be on conducting univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses. Prerequisite: Junior level standing; MATH 0125 or higher; PSC 0340 / SOC 0340 Social Science Research Methods or consent of instructor.
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JS 0509 - Inequalities in America
3 Credit Hours
Americans embrace rhetoric with declarations of “all men are created equal”, “liberty and justice for all”, “equal protection of the law”, and so forth. Despite these claims, the American experience is filled with systemic inequalities and injustices. Discrimination, whether implicit or explicit, individual or institutional, are part of the fabric of the American experience. This course will challenge students to develop a personal philosophy and individual analysis of their experiences with inequality and injustice in America. This interdisciplinary course will be taught by a group of faculty who will examine inequality and discrimination from various scholarly and research-driven perspectives. Prerequisite Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0511 - International Justice Systems
3 Credit Hours
An analysis of crime and criminal justice systems in selected countries and cultures with an emphasis on the ways in which these cultures define and respond to criminal behavior. The primary objectives are to develop critical thinking skills and to understand the importance of taking an international perspective. Prerequisites: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0513 - Family Violence
3 Credit Hours
Introduces the dynamics of family violence from a criminological and sociological perspective. Emphasis on the examination of the dynamic relationships between victims, offenders, other family members, service providers and the legal system. Prerequisites: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0514 - Ethics in Criminal Justice
3 Credit Hours
An in-depth analysis of ethical issues and dilemmas confronted by criminal justice professionals, with special emphasis on the use of autonomous, discretionary authority for the fair and respectful treatment of all individuals experiencing criminal justice processes. Cross-listed with CJ 0432 . Prerequisite: Completion of 75 credit hours, cumulative GPA of 3.0, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0515 - Victimology
3 Credit Hours
Introduces the study of victimization and tenuous the relationship between victims and the criminal justice system. Victims are historically the forgotten member of the criminal process. We will examine scope and historical development of victimology, the problems associated with victimization, the dynamic relationships between the victim and the offender, the victim and the criminal justice system, and the victim and society. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating policy stemming from society’s increasing attention to the plight of victims. Prerequisite: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0516 - Homeland Security
3 Credit Hours
Provides a broad overview of homeland security and homeland defense as undertaken in the United States since 9/11. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, we will examine the range of threats facing the U.S. originating from abroad as well as at home. Much of our focus will be on terrorism and how it threatens the United States. We will analyze the structure, capabilities, and functioning of the systems designed to detect, prevent, and disrupt such threats, the laws and policies that govern homeland security, and roles and responsibilities of the various intelligence and homeland security entities. We will examine offensive and defensive measures related to critical infrastructure, cyberattack, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and others. In addition to gaining a broad, general understanding of this wide range of subjects, you will be introduced to asymmetric thinking, synthesize the growing body of literature in the discipline of homeland security, critique current practices and assumptions, and provide policy recommendations. Cross-listed with CJ 316. Prerequisite: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0520 - Crisis Communication
3 Credit Hours
Provides students insights regarding key concepts, theoretical perspectives, essential skills and abilities, and critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for effective crisis communication within organizations. The course follows the crisis communication process through the stages of pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis. The pre-crisis stage discusses planning and environmental scanning. The crisis stage discusses communication strategies for image restoration. The post-crisis stage depicts crisis as an opportunity for organizational learning and for rebuilding or expanding public trust. The course uses a case study approach throughout. Cross-listed with COMM 0410 . Prerequisite: COMM 0211 Introduction to Public Relations.
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JS 0521 - Crime and Criminal Justice Policy
3 Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the public policy process as it relates to issues of crime and criminal justice. Students will gain an understanding of the socio-political context of criminal justice public policy, the public policy process, and the challenges facing successful policy implementation that are unique to criminal justice. This course will focus on role of family, drugs, race, and science in shaping criminal justice policy. Additionally, the traditional components of the criminal justice system are covered as each relates to policy within that particular component and the system as a whole. Lastly, we will discuss past mistakes, current circumstances, and future directions in public policy regarding crime and criminal justice. Prerequisite: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0522 - Seminar in Corrections
3 Credit Hours
Provides a critical examination of the development and implementation of correctional systems in the United States. We will examine the relationship between correctional theory and evidence-based policy highlighting retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and restorative justice. Students will be introduced to the inmate experience in both jails and prisons. We will examine issues pertaining to special populations including juveniles, women, minorities, sex offenders, the mentally ill, substance abusers, and intellectually disabled offenders, as well as legal issues in corrections. We will conclude with an in-depth look at community-based corrections with a focus on pretrial release, the viability of treatment perspectives, probation management and case planning, residential and non-residential sanctions, and reentry. Prerequisite: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0523 - Restorative Justice
3 Credit Hours
Restorative practices are designed to repair harm, increase empathy and accountability on behalf of the wrong-doer, and restore, to the extent possible, the emotional and material losses of the harmed parties by providing a range of opportunities for dialogue, negotiation and problem-solving. This course provides an introduction and exposure to the principles of restorative practices and their application. This course will explore the needs and roles of key stakeholders to the conflict and examine the values and assumptions of the restorative practices’ movement, including its spiritual and religious roots, and introduce students to some of the current programs at community, state and national levels. This class is designed to build skills in knowledge, analysis, critical thinking, communication, and implementation of restorative practices and principles. Prerequisites: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0540 - The Civil Rights Movement
3 Credit Hours
A study of the African-American struggle for civil rights. While surveying the period from the end of Reconstruction to the present day, this course will focus primarily on events from 1954-1968. Prerequisite: HIST 0120 .
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JS 0550 - Judicial Politics and Processes
3 Credit Hours
The United States legal system examined from political and legal perspectives. Topics include the structure and organization of United States and Missouri courts, the judicial processes for civil and criminal cases, methods of judicial selection, modes of judicial decision making, and the behavior of judges, lawyers, and other actors in the judicial process.
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JS 0551 - War and International Security
3 Credit Hours
Provides an overview of major theories of international security and discusses important debates in that field. Students will be exposed to topics such as the factors contributing to the onset of interstate and intrastate wars, trade interdependence and peace, economic develop and growth, domestic politics and security policy, regime types and their relationship to war, and international institutions and peace. Students will also consider the most pressing security issues and challenges of eh 2st Century, including terrorism, the rise of new global powers, and climate change. Prequisite: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0552 - Public Policy
3 Credit Hours
Provides an introductory survey of the formulation, execution, and evaluation of public policy in the United States. Prerequisites: Junior standing, 3.2 GPA, and consent of instructor.
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JS 0553 - Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
3 Credit Hours
Examines the civil rights and civil liberties of individuals through examination of United States Supreme Court decisions. Topics include religious liberty; freedom of speech and expression; the rights to property, privacy, and the vote; the guarantee of equal protection of the law; and protections against discrimination.
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JS 0554 - Philosophy of Law
3 Credit Hours
Relates traditional themes of legal philosophy to the concerns of modern society. Through readings and discussions students will be exposed to controversial questions and imaginative use of cases and stories. Emphasis will be on understanding the evolution of theory within varied topics of law.
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JS 0555 - International Politics and Cyber Security
3 Credit Hours
Focuses on cyberspace, cyber threats, and cyber conflict, specifically regarding the implications for the public and private sectors, national governments, non-governmental actors, and international politics. Topics include the creation and evolution of cyberspace, changes to the international system structure, new modes of conflict and cooperation, and strategies for international security in a digital world. Students will examine how current international relations theory accommodates cyberspace as a new venue of politics, and how cyber-politics alters traditional international politics, demanding new theoretical frameworks and empirical study. Students will also be exposed to the types of cyber threats and tactics used to infiltrate computer systems at all levels of society. Prerequisites: Junior level standing, 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0556 - Law and Society
3 Credit Hours
Examines the sociological and political understanding of legal phenomena. Focus on the role of law in culture, social, and political conflicts in American society. Specific topics covered may vary to focus on current and salient legal issues.
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JS 0570 - Social Welfare Policies and Services
3 Credit Hours
Describes the role of social policy in the organization and the delivery of social services. Presents frameworks for the analysis of policy development and impacts on vulnerable populations. Presents methods of influencing policy development and implementation. Students will develop skills in analyzing social conditions and understanding the role of values and ideologies in the formulation of the social policies and services developed to alleviate these social conditions. Students will learn how to plan for, develop, implement, and evaluate social welfare policies and services on the state and federal levels and assess their ability to promote social justice. Prerequisites: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0571 - Social Justice Practice
3 Credit Hours
The study and experience in advocacy practice to affect social justice for marginalized populations. Students will examine social justice as it relates to the profession of social work. Students will conduct an in-depth examination of theories of social justice and apply these to vulnerable populations. Students will investigate the strategies and skills used by social workers to advocate and promote social justice for vulnerable populations. Key concepts include privilege, social and economic justice, environmental justice, and globalization. Prerequisites: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0580 - Cults in the U.S.
3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the study of cults and New Religious Movements in the United States today. The class will examine the nature of abusive fringe groups in modern society from a theoretical perspective, looking at the various definitions and classifications of these groups in sociology.
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JS 0581 - Social Stratification
3 Credit Hours
Examination of differences in power, privilege and prestige based on socio-economic statuses and reflected in differing lifestyle or consumption patterns. Analysis of the effects of social inequality on people’s lives within the United States by social class, as well as by race/ethnicity and gender. An overview of the complex array of social structures that comprise systems of inequality at local, national and international levels. Prerequisites: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0582 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 Credit Hours
Analysis of the historical, environmental, and social background surrounding juvenile delinquency and associated behaviors. Examination of the behavioral content, scope of official delinquency, and contemporary explanations. Focus on the influences of family, school, peer groups and gangs, the juvenile justice system, and current policies and practices. Prerequisite: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0584 - Penology Corrections
3 Credit Hours
Provides a critical examination of the development and implementation of correctional systems in the United States. We will examine the relationship between correctional theory and evidence-based policy highlighting retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and restorative justice. Students will be introduced to the inmate experience in both jails and prisons. We will examine issues pertaining to special populations including juveniles, women, minorities, sex offenders, the mentally ill, substance abusers, and intellectually disabled offenders, as well as legal issues in corrections. We will conclude with an in-depth look at community-based corrections with a focus on pretrial release, the viability of treatment perspectives, probation management and case planning, residential and non-residential sanctions, and reentry. Prerequisite: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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JS 0585 - Seminar in Race, Class, Gender, and Crime
3 Credit Hours
Provides a critical examination of the meanings, history, correlates, and consequences of both privileges and social inequalities as they relate to the American criminal justice system. Particular focus will be given to the examination of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class.
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JS 0588 - Wellness and Justice: A Lion Co-op Experimental Learning Course
3 Credit Hours
Students will investigate the relationship between wellness and social justice issues. Students will explore how historical factors have shaped Americans’ current attitudes toward and access to wellness by exploring how understandings of what it means to be well have changed over time and have often been intertwined with issues such as class, race, gender, and religion. Prerequisites: Junior level standing, a 3.2 GPA, and permission of the instructor.
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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. Course Charge: $10.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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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 including but not limited to: physical, emotional, social, and intellectual. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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KINE 0114 - Fitness Programming and Assessment
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Designed to teach introductory theory and technique in exercise programming and testing. Techniques for conducting physical fitness assessments are studied. Tests of cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, joint flexibility, and body composition. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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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. Course Charge: $45.00 Kinesiology Special Course Chg, $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisite: KINE 0113 .
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KINE 0295 - Orientation to Health Promotion and Wellness
Fall & Spring 1 Credit Hour
Provides an orientation to health promotion. Students will gain a greater understanding of careers within a variety of health promotion professions and will begin preparation for entry into these professions. A 10 clock-hour field-based component is a requirement of this course. Limited to Health Promotion and Wellness majors. This course 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. Course Charge: $10.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisite: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 .
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KINE 0298 - Topics in Kinesiology
0-4 Credit Hours
Course Charge: $10.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisite: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 , PSY 0100 , BIO 0101 or higher, and ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 (can be concurrent), or ENG 0111 (can be concurrent).
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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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisite: KINE 0251 or KINE 0252 .
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KINE 0325 - Practicum in Sports Medicine
Demand 2 Credit Hours
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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 (can be concurrent) or ENG 0111 (can be concurrent), and 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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisite: KINE 0251 or KINE 0252
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KINE 0340 - Motor Learning
Fall, Spring & Summer 2 Credit Hours
Motor learning will provide the teacher/practitioner skills to evaluate and analyze the processes that affect the learning of motor skills. Course content focuses on identification of physical, neurological, social, and psychological factors that influence the acquisition of motor skills. This course will provide a foundation from which practitioners can design instruction, refine and rehabilitate motor skills, and optimize performance. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 AND ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 AND PSY 0100 AND 60 hours.
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KINE 0342 - Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
A bio-mechanical approach to the study of forces on the human body with an emphasis on performance improvement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation in sport and exercise. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisite: BIO 0180 or BIO 0201 or BIO 0221 , ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 (may be concurrent) OR ENG 0111 (may be concurrent), KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 , MATH 0125 or higher.
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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 skills, fitness, and written tests along with statistical procedures for data analysis. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 and KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 , KINE 0114 , and MATH 0125 or higher.
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KINE 0351 - Exercise Interventions
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Designed around the study of skills and instructional strategies involved in selected lifetime activities commonly found in health and fitness environments. Enrollment restricted to Health Promotion and Wellness majors. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 and KINE 0114 .
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KINE 0352 - Administration in Health Promotion
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Prepares students for administration of health promotion programs/interventions, exploring such areas as leadership, professional ethics, decision-making, capacity building and collaboration. Health promotion theories, models, and evidence-based strategies will be examined and applied to the process of planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs. Required and limited to students seeking a degree in Health Promotion and Wellness. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 , ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 , 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. Course Charge: $10.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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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. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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. Course Charge: $45.00 Kinesiology Special Course Chg, $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisite: EDUC 0329 or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 0329 .
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KINE 0375 - Physical Activity for Special Populations
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Provides information and strategies to assist professionals in designing and implementing appropriate physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities. Course includes out of class and off-campus activities. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 , PSY 0100 , ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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KINE 0380 - Research Methods in Health and Exercise Science
Fall, Spring 2 Credit Hours
Provides an introduction to different types of research, current research practices in health and exercise science, and applied experiences with designing research studies. Learning experiences include analyzing and interpreting research, designing a research study, writing a research proposal, and implementation. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0114 , ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: BIO 121 or higher or CHEM 110 or higher AND ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 (may be taken concurrently) or ENG 0111 (may be taken concurrently).
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KINE 0395 - Practicum in Wellness
Fall & Spring 3 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 organizations within the community. A 20 clock-hour field-based component is a requirement for this course. Prerequisites: KINE 295 and KINE 352 and KINE 103 or 113, and ENG 102 or ENG 111. Instructor approval. Course Charge: $55.00 Kinesiology Special Course Chg, $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0295 and KINE 0352 and KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 , and ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 . Instructor approval.
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KINE 0396 - Practicum in Coaching
3 Credit Hours
The student will gain practical experience in planning, implementing and evaluating various components of coaching in a variety of team and individual sports. Fee required. Course Charge: $120.00 Kinesiology Special Course Chg, $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisite: 60 hours AND permission of the department chair.
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KINE 0431 - Physiology of Exercise
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
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. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 , and BIO 0201 or BIO 0221 or BIO 0180 , and KINE 0342 and KINE 0385 .
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KINE 0432 - Physiology of Exercise Laboratory
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
Provides hands on experience in assessing certain physiological, anthropometric, and performance related measurements. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Special Course Chg, $20.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 , andKINE 0103 or KINE 0113 , and KINE 0431 (concurrent or prerequisite).
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KINE 0434 - Clinical Physiology of Exercise Laboratory
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Provides hands on experience in assessing certain physiological, anthropometric, and performance related measurements. Emphasis is placed on research methods used in the field of Exercise Physiology. Course Charge: $20.00 Kinesiology Special Course Chg, $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0103 or KINE 0113 , and BIO 0180 or BIO 0221 or BIO 0201 , and KINE 0380 or BIO 0390 . Prerequisite or co-requisite: KINE 0342 and KINE 0431 .
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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. Course Charge: $45.00 Kinesiology Special Course Chg, $10.00 Kinesiology Program Charge
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KINE 0450 - Prevention & Care of Injuries
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Designed to provide knowledge and skill related to the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries. Students receive certification through the American Red Cross in Basic Life Support (BLS). Course Charge: $50.00 Kinesiology Special Course Chg, $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0220 (course may not be taken simultaneously) and KINE 0342 or permission of the department chair.
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KINE 0488 - Wellness: A Lion Co-op Exp
3 Credit Hours
Will provide students with community engagement, and service learning opportunities focused on health and wellness. This is an interdisciplinary course where students will participate in both in interdisciplinary team project and a discipline specific project that is focused on the goals and objectives of the Lion Co-op and on expanding their understanding of the role of social determinants in health and wellness. Course Charge: $30.00 Kinesiology Program Charge Prerequisites: KINE 0103 , ENG 0102 /ENG 0111 and MATH 0125 and minimum of 60 hours.
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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, cumulative GPA 2.5, all major coursework completed, application for experience at least one semester in advance with 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. Course Charge: $10.00 Kinesiology Program Charge 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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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. Course Charge: $37.50 Engineer Tech/LOGT Crse Chg 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. Course Charge: $37.50 Engineer Tech/LOGT Crse Chg 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. Course Charge: $37.50 Engineer Tech/LOGT Crse Chg Prerequisite: MRKT 0300 .
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LOGT 0491 - Logistics Professional Internship
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. Repeatable up to six credit hours. Graded credit/no credit. Course Charge: $18.00 Engineer Tech/LOGT Crse Chg Prerequisite: 60 hours, 3.0 GPA minimum, and department approval.
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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. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system.
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MGMT 0298 - Topics in Management
.5-3 Credit Hours
Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
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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. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch
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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. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: Junior standing and ENG 0101 /ENG 0102 or equivalent. Cross-listed as HS 0350 .
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MGMT 0352 - Human Resources Management
Fall, Spring & Demand 3 Credit Hours
Human Resource Management includes the principles and practices of management with emphasis on the human factors, including procurement, development and maintenance of an effective work force. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: MGMT 0350 or consent of instructor.
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MGMT 0354 - Quality Management
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Quality Management (QM) is an overview of an evolving philosophy for continuous improvement of products, processes, and services to enhance quality while reducing costs. It is a management/technical/cultural approach to the integration of all systems and processes of an enterprise to achieve “customer” satisfaction. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: MGMT 0350 , or consent of instructor.
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MGMT 0411 - Employment Law
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
A primary emphasis on the legal regulation of employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Equal Pay Act. Areas covered include race, color, gender, age, religion and disability discrimination, as well as sexual harassment, retaliation claims, affirmative action, workers’ compensation, and privacy issues. A secondary emphasis is on the National Labor Relations Act, including union organizing, unfair labor practices, and collective bargaining agreements. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: Junior standing, MGMT 0352 .
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MGMT 0431 - Operations Management
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Principles and decision analysis related to the effective utilization of the factors of production and operations in manufacturing activities for both intermittent and continuous systems. The study of operations management, analytical models and methods, facilities design, and the use of computer modeling for control systems for effective production operations. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: GB 0321 .
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MGMT 0441 - Organizational Behavior
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the study of individual and group behavior within an organization. Current and emerging theoretical and practical knowledge for understanding topics such as motivation, leadership, managerial decision-making, group processes, and conflict resolution. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: MGMT 0350 .
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MGMT 0445 - Compensation and Benefits Management
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course studies the principles and practices of compensation and benefit management, with an emphasis on strategic analysis, as well as current human resource theory and practices. The course examines the field of compensation and benefits by addressing both intrinsic and extrinsic issues as well as the basis for compensation, compensation systems, benefits, executive compensation, and the international implications of the global economy. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: MGMT 0350 , MGMT 0352 and GB 0321 or consent of the instructor.
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MGMT 0447 - Employee Training and Development
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An examination of current practices and research in the area of employee training and development to include needs analysis, instructional design, and the evaluation of training in organizations. Additional course topics include the strategic role of training, learning management, knowledge management, as well as employee and career development. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: MGMT 0350 and MGMT 0352 .
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