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ENGL 448 - Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Literature
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and 203. A study of major English writers from 1660 to 1800, including such authors as Dryden, Congreve, Swift, Pope, Fielding, Johnson, Boswell, and Sheridan. This course may not be challenged.
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ENGL 450 - Workplace and Technical Writing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and either ENGL 202, 203 or 204. A course designed to introduce students to many of the basic writing tasks they will encounter in their professional careers, including the composition of letters, memos, resumes, proposals, instructions, reports and web-based writings for specific technical and nontechnical audiences. This course may not be challenged.
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ENGL 452 - The Modern Short Story
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and either 202 or 204. A study of modern short stories by such writers as Conrad, Chekhov, Mann, Joyce, Lawrence, Faulkner, Hemingway, and Borges. This course may not be challenged.
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ENGL 455 - Modern Poetry
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and either ENGL 202 or 204. A study of British, American, and World poetry from the early twentieth century to the present day. Readings include the works of such poets as Hardy, Yeats, Eliot, Frost, Hughes, Neruda, Rilke, Szymborska, Heaney, and Walcott. This course may not be challenged.
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ENGL 456 - Greek and Roman Literature in Translation
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and either ENGL 202 or 204. A survey in translation of Greek and Roman literary masterpieces including works of such authors as Homer, the great tragic and comic writers, Plato, Aristotle, Virgil, and Cicero. This course may not be challenged.
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ENGL 469 - Internship in English
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and either ENGL 202, 203 or 204; minimum GPA of 2.75; junior standing. Graded pass/fail. Course may be taken twice for credit; all hours count as general electives only unless credit toward the major is approved by the chair. Internship requires 112 hours of supervised work in a professional setting that allows the student to apply reading, writing, editing, and critical skills. Students should consult advisors concerning available sites. This course may not be challenged.
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ENGL 471 - Internship in English
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, 112, and either ENGL 202, 203 or 204; minimum GPA of 2.75; junior standing. Graded pass/fail. Course may be taken twice for credit; all hours count as general electives only unless credit toward the major is approved by the chair. Internship requires 112 hours of supervised work in a professional setting that allows the student to apply reading, writing, editing, and critical skills. Students should consult advisors concerning available sites. This course may not be challenged.
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French |
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FREN 101 - Elementary French I
(3 hours) A course designed to provide a foundation for understanding speaking, reading, and writing French. Weekly laboratory requirement.
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FREN 102 - Elementary French II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: French 101 or equivalent. Further development of essential speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Weekly laboratory requirement.
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: French 102 or equivalent. A course designed to strengthen and expand the foundation provided by French 101-102. Weekly laboratory requirement.
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: French 201 or equivalent. A course designed to strengthen and expand the foundation provided by French 101, 102, and 201. Weekly laboratory requirement.
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FREN 213 - French Literature in Translation
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and 112. The course is designed to familiarize students with prominent French writers from the Middle Ages to the present time. Various aspects of French society are discussed in conjunction with the readings. Among the authors to be read are Racine Corneille, Moliere, Voltaire, Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, and Camus. Conducted in English.
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FREN 311 - French Literature: Pre-18th Century
(3 hours) Prerequisite: French 202 or equivalent. A general survey of French literature from its beginning to the eighteenth century; extensive readings, reports, and discussions in French.
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FREN 312 - French Literature: Post-18th Century
(3 hours) Prerequisite: French 202 or equivalent. A general survey of French literature from the eighteenth century to the present; extensive readings, reports, and discussions in French.
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FREN 321 - Development of the French Novel
(3 hours) Prerequisite: French 202 or equivalent. The development of the French novel from the Seventeenth Century to the early Twentieth Century. Lectures parallel readings and reports.
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FREN 331 - Advanced Oral French
(3 hours) Prerequisite: French 202 or equivalent. A course designed to raise the French knowledge level of students to that expected of persons to be employed for the first time as high school teachers of French. Extensive knowledge of French grammar and fluency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing conversational French are objectives. Oral skills are emphasized.
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FREN 332 - Advanced Written French
(3 hours) Prerequisite: French 202 or equivalent. A course designed to raise the French knowledge level of students to that expected of persons to be employed for the first time as high school teachers of French. Extensive knowledge of French grammar and fluency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing conversational French are objectives. Writing skills are emphasized.
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FREN 421 - Seventeenth-Century French Literature
(3 hours) Prerequisite: One 300-level French course. The Golden Age of French literature including the plays of Corneille, Racine, and Molière.
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FREN 423 - Nineteenth-Century French Literature
(3 hours) Prerequisite: One 300-level French course. A study of literary movements. Lecture, parallel readings, and reports.
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FREN 424 - Contemporary French Literature
(3 hours) Prerequisite: One 300-level French course. A study of the principal writers from 1900 to present.
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General Education |
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GNED 101 - Freshman Seminar
(1 hours) Requirement: new student status. An introduction to the meaning and significance of higher education, to the challenges inherent in university life, and to the values characterized by Christian higher education and by Charleston Southern University in particular. Topics include making the transition to campus life, academic/classroom skills, goal setting, and lifestyle decisions.
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GNED 102 - Honors Seminar
(1 hours) Requirement: Students participating in the Honors Program only. This course provides an introduction to many of the extracurricular offerings of the Charleston area, including (but not limited to) cultural and spiritual enhancement. Class may include required attendance at off-campus events. In-class expectations include group discussion, personal journals, and possible guest lectures on areas of general interest. This course is required of all honors students, and must be taken the first fall semester that an honors student attends Charleston Southern University.
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GNED 103 - Strategies for Academic Success
(2 hours) The purpose of this course is to promote college success to those who have had difficulty meeting the academic specifications CSU requires by providing advanced learning strategies as well as familiarizing them with roles and functions of the University along with making effective academic and career decisions.
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GNED 107 - College Reading and Study Skills for the Christian College
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Freshman Bridge students only. A course designed to develop the complex reading and study skills essential for successful participation in university curriculum. Focuses on content area reading and study strategies, reading and critical thinking skills. A focus on the nature of learning and the individual’s responsibility to learn. An introduction to the Christian worldview and its application in Christian higher education, with emphasis on critical thinking skills necessary for college-level academic work and for other issues commonly facing college students. General elective credit. Note: Required for all Bridge students.
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GNED 111 - Introduction to Christian Worldview and Critical Thinking
(1 hours) Prerequisite: new student status. An introduction to the Christian worldview and its application in Christian higher education, with emphasis on critical thinking skills necessary for college-level academic work and for other issues commonly facing college students. Other topics include calling (both short-term and long-term), study skills, time management, and campus resources and policies.
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GNED 201 - Career Planning Seminar
(1 hours) Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior students are encouraged to enroll. This course is designed to help students create a professional profile, develop effective career planning skills, develop self-marketing skills through Mock Interviews and learn effective job search skills. The Seminar is offered during each major semester.
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GNED 202 - Honors Seminar: Ethics & Leadership
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the Honors Program and Sophomore standing. This course encourages students to consider issues in ethics and leadership from a variety of viewpoints, including readings in Christian values and moral philosophy, and discussion of ethical and leadership issues in research, professional, and practical situations.
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GNED 205 - Peer Education: An Introduction to the Practice of Students Helping Students
(2 hours) Prerequisites: minimum 2nd semester Freshman, 2.8 GPA, faculty/staff recommendation. This course introduces students to a broad range of effective approaches to peer education. We will explore the history and efficacy of peer education. We will explore critical thinking, diverse learning modalities, and the impact of social-cultural differences on learning. Through discussion of theory and practice of various peer education strategies, you will learn to assess and revise your own learning practices and make use of this knowledge to communicate with students. The course will also include experiential components such as team-building and presentation skills. Students will also participate in an experiential assignment with two different campus departments to explore how what they are learning in the classroom might be beneficial to use as a peer educator at Charleston Southern University.
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GNED 398 - Applied Learning Experience (APPLE)
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing (61 semester hours or more), at least 15 semester hours taken in residence at CSU, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, successful completion of the APPLE orientation, and an approved APPLE contract. The Applied Learning Experience (APPLE) is a carefully monitored work experience in which the student has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on those goals throughout the experience. The APPLE experience requires 120 hours of supervised work in an approved business or professional work setting. The course is designed to allow the student to focus on important career topics such as organization, culture, decision-making, leadership, and values and ethics in the workplace. General elective credit will be given for satisfactory completion of the course. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. No more than 6 credit hours may be awarded for APPLE experiences, or any combination of APPLE and academic Internships. This course cannot be challenged.
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GNED 399 - Applied Learning Experience (APPLE)
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing (61 semester hours or more), at least 15 semester hours taken in residence at CSU, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, successful completion of the APPLE orientation, and an approved APPLE contract. The Applied Learning Experience (APPLE) is a carefully monitored work experience in which the student has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on those goals throughout the experience. The APPLE experience requires 120 hours of supervised work in an approved business or professional work setting. The course is designed to allow the student to focus on important career topics such as organization, culture, decision-making, leadership, and values and ethics in the workplace. General elective credit will be given for satisfactory completion of the course. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. No more than 6 credit hours may be awarded for APPLE experiences, or any combination of APPLE and academic internships. This course cannot be challenged.
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GNED 400 - Honors Senior Project
(1 - 4 hours) The Honors Senior Project is a substantial independent project in the student’s major area of study. The nature of Honors Senior Project will vary significantly from program to program. Some projects will require field study akin to an internship, while others will more closely resemble traditional readings and academic writing, while others may involve conducting and reporting a sustained laboratory experiment. All Honors Senior projects should involve a substantial amount of research and provide a capstone experience for student’s Honor Program curriculum.
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Geography |
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GEOG 200 - Introduction to Geography
(3 hours) A survey of how the earth’s environment, especially its distribution of climates and resources, exerts a limiting and conditioning impact upon human culture. Also examined closely are the various ways in which political and economic policies affect resource depletion, pollution, and energy sources on a global scale.
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Geology |
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GEOL 100 - Earth Science for Educators
(4 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the Education department. This course is designed for early childhood and elementary education majors following the state of South Carolina’s science standards for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Earth Science is designed to introduce the student to how planet Earth works in our Sun’s and its own integrated system. Students will investigate the materials and major processes that shape the earth and the geologic hazards that affect our lives. Mineral, water and energy resources will be considered in the context of their occurrence, interactions and limitations. A view of Earth’s role in space and the formation of planets and stars will be studied. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. (Lab fee required.) Credit may not be received for both this course and Physical Geology 101.
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GEOL 101 - Physical Geology
(4 hours) The natural processes that operate on and within the Earth will be explored utilizing the methods of scientific inquiry-facts, hypothesis and experiments. The plate tectonic framework will be used to illustrate the causes and effects of earthquakes, volcanoes and mountain building. Surface processes such as streams, glaciers and shorelines will also be examined. Laboratory exercises will accompany and augment these topics. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) Credit may not be received for both this course and Earth Science 100. This course cannot be challenged.
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GEOL 102 - Historical Geology
(4 hours) As a result of the processes that occur on and within the Earth, a wonderful history of the Earth is preserved. Methods of analysis and interpretation will be utilized to examine the geology, flora and fauna of each geologic era. Laboratory exercises will accompany and augment these topics. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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GEOL 103 - Ocean Science
(4 hours) A largely nonmathematical undergraduate course in the study of the earth’s oceans, this course examines the structure, composition, and properties of the oceans: origin and history of the oceans, chemistry and physics of ocean water, effects of the oceans on global climate, ocean circulation, effect of the earth’s rotation on the behavior of the oceans, solar and lunar tides. Tsunamis, interaction of oceans with shorelines, life forms of the oceans, and sea level variations are other topics examined. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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GEOL 104 - Environmental Geology
(4 hours) A course designed to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of how the environment of water, air, and climate are influenced and affected by geological change. Emphasis is on understanding the mechanics of geological processes and the interrelationship with environmental issues. Field trip experiences include waste treatment systems, hydropower and nuclear energy sites, and hazardous waste sites. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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Healthcare |
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HCMT 320 - Introduction to Healthcare in the US
(3 hours) This course serves as the introduction to the health care system in the United States. This course will include the historical development and growth of the system. The course examines the structure and condition of the system, to include: how health care is provided, how health care is utilized, public and private organization, the impact of government influence on the system, and cost and basic funding within health care. The student will be able to identify and understand the role of key agencies, such as the Joint Commission, AMA and other accreditation entities that impact health care outcomes.
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HCMT 321 - Healthcare Economics
(3 hours) This course evaluates the economics of the health care system, with analysis of the health care industry’s financial flow and how that financial flow differentiates from that of any other industry. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the basic terminology and economic principles exhibited in the functioning of the US health care system. Financial planning and budget constraints specific to the industry will be assessed. Current US health care industry trends will also be analyzed and evaluated as predictors for the future of the industry.
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HCMT 322 - Healthcare Human Resources
(3 hours) This course focuses on human resource management skills used by business managers in day-to-day operations. While focusing on the different aspects of human resource management and practices, problem solving and critical thinking skills are applied. Note: Cannot earn credit for HCMT 322 and ECBA 402.
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HCMT 323 - Healthcare Information & Management Systems
(3 hours) This course provides an overview of basic methodologies for the gathering and tracking of health care information & data. Students will be able to identify the basic tools and technologies for the management of information within the industry. General medical terminology, medical information management systems, and data tracking will be evaluated. Students will be required to identify guidelines for maintaining information within the health care industry to include the legal requirements associated with patient data.
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HCMT 324 - Healthcare Policy & Law
(3 hours) This course explores in a general overview how the legal process and US political system impacts the health care system. An introduction to basic health care law will be provided. Students will examine topics such as privacy, patient’s rights, liability of individual practitioners and health care organizations. Students will be able to identify how specific legislation, such as the Affordable Care Act of 2010, Sarbanes-Oxley and other laws which impact the system. A discussion of how legislation impacts Medicare, Medicaid reimbursements, and how private insurance impacts policy development and implementation. The impact of current legal issues and the American political environment on individuals and providers within the health care system will be evaluated. Students will be required to provide an analysis of potential health care reform for the future.
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HCMT 325 - Healthcare Management
(3 hours) This course serves as the introduction to health care management. Foundational management skills will be provided, such as: productivity management, work flow, resource planning, operations, and leadership. Students will gain an awareness of the potential benefits of building positive relationships with various health care providers and how partnerships can be formed to enhance patient outcomes. This course will equip students with the applied skills for transitioning from health care practitioner to health care manager. Students will also be required to evaluate operational financial management and change management aspects within the health care system. This will include the flow of information needed to enhance diverse and complex patient needs and outcomes. As with all aspects of management this course will provide an overview of ethical practices related to health care management. Ethical issues may include; How are decisions made related to patient care? What impact does the “Patient Bill of Rights” have on ethics and patient outcomes?
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Health Promotion |
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HEAL 100 - Essentials of Health Promotion
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, completion or enrollment in MATH 105 or higher, BIOL 226 and BIOL 227 and CHEM 110 or BIOL 220 (all with a grade of “C” or better). Essentials of Health Promotion introduces the student to the core competencies exhibited by health education and promotion professionals. Emphasizing the development of personal value in leading and serving as health promotion professional, the course will prepare students with a strong foundation of knowledge on the core skills and desired traits of a health promotion professional, with focus on enhancing written and oral communication skills, organization, information gathering, ethical practices in health care, and facilitating and managing individual and community relationships and partnerships. This course will prepare students for confident entry into the health promotion profession through an introduction of information informing the student on past and current health care trends, professional standards, available health education and promotion certifications, graduate education opportunities, and employment tracks.
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HEAL 209 - Concepts of Community Health Promotion
(3 hours) Prerequisite or Corequisite: HEAL 100 (grade of “C” or better). This course introduces the student to the concept of health promotion and primary prevention in the community. Beginning level skills that foster health promotion and disease prevention are developed. The concept of client will be examined in the context of at risk groups in the community. Cross-listed under Nursing (NURS). This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 210 - Health Behaviors
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HEAL 100 (grade of “C” or better). The course provides the student with the basis for guiding health behavior change in individuals, families and communities. Health behavior theories will be used as a framework to explore factors that determine and influence health behavior in humans and will form a behavioral foundation for effective health promotion and health education program planning. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 212 - Diseases and Disorders
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HEAL 100 (grade of “C” or better). The course introduces the student to basic pathophysiological concepts and commonly occurring acute and chronic health problems utilizing a body systems approach. Emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills necessary for a successful career in healthcare, the course provides exposure to current trends, treatment advances and ongoing research for emerging health problems. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 260 - Life Span Development
(3 hours) Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSYC 110, HEAL 100, or permission of instructor. This course focuses on human growth and development across the life span from prenatal beginning to death. Emphasis will be placed on the biophysical and psychosocial developmental processes and changes for each period of the life span. Cross-listed under Nursing (NURS).
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HEAL 300 - Informatics for the Healthcare Professional
(3 hours) Prerequisite: COIN 209 This course will focus on informatics relevant to healthcare, basics of computer concepts, networking, security and privacy, and information competency. Computer uses in healthcare, software skills necessary for professional career development as well as clinical informatics will be included in a contemporary, mainstream perspective.
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HEAL 301 - Foundations of Health Education
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 200 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better) and KINE 201 (grade of “C” or better); Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 345 (grade of “C” or better) and HEAL 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of “C” or better). The course provides the student with an introduction to the profession and practice of health education and promotion. The historical, theoretical and philosophical foundations of health and health promotion will be explored. An overview of social, cultural, and physical environmental factors which influence perceptions of health will be presented. Students will be exposed to responsibilities and opportunities within the field of health promotion. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 302 - Strategies in Health Education
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 301 (grade of “C” or better), BIOL 345 (grade of “C” or better) and HEAL 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of “C” or better). The course provides the student with exposure to the application of the wide-range of strategies, methodologies, technology, and resources used in the design and development of health promotion interventions in community health education settings. Responsibilities of health educators and analysis of the health forces affecting health needs will be explored. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 303 - Women’s Health
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 200 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better) and KINE 201 (grade of “C” or better); Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 345 (grade of “C” or better) and HEAL 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of “C” or better). The course provides the student with an overview of the health status and major health problems of women. The course focuses on the interaction among biological, behavioral and sociocultural factors on women’s health. Gender-sensitive research and health promotion strategies will be examined. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 304 - Community Immersion
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 200 level HEAL or NURS classes with a grade of “C” or better. Prior to class registration, all students interested in this course must be approved by the Director of Health Promotion. The course provides students with hands-on experience in planning, teaching, coordinating and implementing health and fitness activities and programs for children ages 2.5 to 14. For successful completion of this course, the student will complete 200 volunteer hours* fulfilling the position of a summer camp counselor at the Medical University of South Carolina’s Wellness Center. All students are required to receive 10 additional hours of in-house professional training on working with the youth population prior to becoming a summer camp counselor, and will be certified in CPR and First Aid Training at no cost.
*Two options are available to complete volunteer hours: Option 1: 40 hours/week for 5 weeks from 8:00am - 4:00p.. Option 2: 20 hours/week for 10 weeks from 8:00am - 12:00pm or 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
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HEAL 311 - Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Healthcare
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Junior Status (3 hours) The course introduces students to selected alternative and complementary therapies used and discussed in healthcare literature. The student will investigate and evaluate the literature about alternative and complementary therapies for potential benefit in maintaining and improving health. Current best evidence about the efficacy and safety of alternative and complementary therapies will be explored.
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HEAL 401 - Substance Abuse Prevention Education
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better) and SOCI 312 (grade of “C” or better). The course provides the student with an overview of the etiological theories as well as the biological, psychological and social consequences of drug abuse in contemporary society. Current approaches to identification, treatment and prevention of drug abuse/chemical dependency are analyzed with an emphasis on effective educational approaches and prevention programs that address the problems of use and abuse. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 402 - Health and Aging
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better) and SOCI 312 (grade of “C” or better). The course exposes the student to the physiological, emotional/mental, spiritual and social changes inherent in the aging process, while focusing on the benefits of healthy living in the older years. The unique challenges and opportunities found in planning, designing and implementing health promotion programs for older adults are emphasized. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 403 - Planning, Management and Evaluation of Health Education Programs
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better), SOCI 312 (grade of “C” or better), and PSYC/SOCI 301 or other approved statistics course (grade of “C” or better). The course prepares the student for program planning and evaluation responsibilities in health promotion settings. The course will focus on the basic planning model components of needs assessment, program design, administration, marketing and evaluation of community health education programs. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 405 - Research in Healthcare
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better), SOCI 312 (grade of “C” or better) and PSYC/SOCI 301 or other approved statistics course (grade of “C” or better). The research process and application of research findings, as applied to healthcare, will be addressed. Emphasis is on the review and critique of published research with consideration of the application of research findings in healthcare settings. Cross-listed under Nursing (NURS). This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 406 - Internship
(4 hours) Prerequisite or Corequisite: All 400 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better). Taken in the final semester of the program, the course allows the student the opportunity to apply principles of health education and promotion in a selected healthcare or community setting. Working with faculty and a preceptor, the student will become familiar with the operational and procedural aspects of health education, promotion, planning and application. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 407 - Community and Environmental Health Surveillance
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better), SOCI 312 (grade of “C” or better)and PSYC/SOCI 301 or other approved statistics course (grade of “C” or better). The course offers a broad overview of consumer health, environmental health and health surveillance activities as they pertain to the health education and promotion field. Areas of environmental risk will be examined as well as potential areas of health education and promotion intervention. Modern consumer health practices and principles and methods of epidemiology used to study health related factors in communities will be explored. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 410 - Capstone
(3 hours) Prerequisites or Corequisites: All 400 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better). Taken in the final semester of the program, the course experience allows for synthesis of theories and knowledge from the arts, sciences, and health in order to refine critical thinking skills for designing and carrying out effective health education programs in a variety of healthcare and community settings in preparation for the CHES credentialing examination and the professional role. This course cannot be challenged.
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HEAL 416 - Spirituality, Health and Healing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level HEAL courses (grade of “C” or better) and SOCI 312 (grade of “C” or better), admission to the nursing program or permission of the instructor. The course allows the student to explore the theme of healing with focus on the mind-body connection, as it intersects with faith, spirituality and faith communities. The opportunity for development and support of faith-based initiatives within community health promotion programs will be examined. Cross-listed with Nursing. This course cannot be challenged.
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HIST 100 - History
(3 hours) Designation reserved for elective credit received under the CLEP Program.
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HIST 111 - Perspectives on World Civilizations I
(3 hours) A survey of the major civilizations of the world from their origins to the ninth century AD. The course studies the interaction of cultural, social, political, economic and physical forces in shaping the classical and medieval civilizations of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Note: All students placed in ENGL 099 must complete the course successfully before being allowed into History 111, 112, or 113.
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HIST 112 - Perspectives on World Civilizations II
(3 hours) A survey of the major civilizations of the world from the fifth century AD to the eighteenth century AD. The course studies the interaction of cultural, social, political, economic and physical forces in shaping the medieval and early modern civilizations of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Note: All students placed in ENGL 099 must complete the course successfully before being allowed into History 111, 112, or 113.
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HIST 113 - Perspectives on World Civilizations III
(3 hours) The course studies the interaction of cultural, social, political, economic and physical forces in shaping the global community of the modern world from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. Note: All students placed in ENGL 099 must complete the course successfully before being allowed into History 111, 112, or 113.
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HIST 211 - American History I
(3 hours) A study of the political, economic and social development of the United States, from the pre-Columbian period to the American Civil War.
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HIST 212 - American History II
(3 hours) A study of the political, economic and social development of the United States from the Reconstruction period, after the Civil War, to recent times.
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HIST 311 - The Old South
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211. A survey of the history of the American South from settlement to the end of the Civil War, with special emphasis on political, economic and social development leading to the war.
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HIST 313 - History of Early Modern England
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 112. A study of the political, economic, and cultural development of England from the period of the Tudors through the Age of Reform.
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HIST 315 - Latin America
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 111, 113 or 211. A survey of modern Latin American history and culture beginning with a brief background study of earlier Spanish influences and native Indian cultures.
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HIST 318 - African-American History
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211 or 212. A study of the role of people of African descent in America from the Colonial period to the present with some attention given to the African background.
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HIST 319 - The New South
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 212. A survey of the history of the South since the end of the Civil War with special emphasis on recent economic and political trends.
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HIST 320 - History of South Carolina
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211 or 212. Early explorations and grants, colonial society and government, independence era, participation in the Civil War and Reconstruction, and development in modern times.
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HIST 327 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe (1347-1588)
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 112. The major developments in Europe from the beginning of the Renaissance, through the Reformation, Counter-Reformation to the origins of Absolutism.
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HIST 328 - Europe in the Age of Transformation (1588-1789)
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 112. The major developments in Europe from the post-Reformation era, through the Age of Absolutism, the Enlightenment, and the Old Regime.
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HIST 329 - Europe in the Age of Revolution (1789-1914)
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 112 or 113. The major developments in Europe from the French Revolution, through the Napoleonic Era, the Restoration, the Revolutions of 1830, 1848, 1870-71, the Rise of Nationalism, Imperialism, and Industrialization.
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HIST 374 - Colonial History (1492-1756)
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211. A survey of the political, military, economic, social and cultural history of the Colonial Era, ending with the start of the Revolutionary period. A special emphasis will be placed on settlement patterns and the development of a distinct colonial mindset.
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HIST 375 - The Young Republic (1756-1823)
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211. A study of the Revolutionary, Federalist, and Young Republic periods in American history, ending with the start of the Age of Jackson. A special emphasis will be placed on constitutional and territorial development of the United States.
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HIST 376 - Antebellum America (1823-1860)
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211. An in-depth survey of the pre-Civil War period in American history, beginning with the Age of Jackson and examining political, social, geographic and economic development. A special emphasis will be placed on events and conditions leading up to the war.
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HIST 377 - Civil War and Reconstruction
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211. The rise of opposition to slavery, the Decade of Crises, Civil War; political, social, economic diplomatic aspects of the Civil War. An examination of the Reconstruction period on the national and regional level.
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HIST 378 - America in the Gilded Age (1865-1909)
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 212. An examination of the social, political, and economic forces and events shaping American society from the completion of the Civil War to the end of the Theodore Roosevelt administration.
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HIST 379 - American Nation (1909-1939)
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 212. An examination of social, cultural, economic and political changes in the United States from the Progressive Era, through the First World War, to the Great Depression and the New Deal.
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HIST 380 - American Experience in World War II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 212. An analysis of the diverse nature of the American experience in World War II, a conflict often regarded by Americans as a “good war.” This course surveys a variety of topics, including diplomacy, military strategy, the nature of combat, the home front, and the war as a catalyst for change in society.
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HIST 401 - History of Modern Germany
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 112 or 113. This course covers the history of the German states from the Eighteenth century to the present. Study of the rise of German nationalism, pattern of German unification, and dissolution and reunification of Germany in the Twentieth century provides the focus of this course. Cultural, religious, and gender issues will also be discussed.
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HIST 402 - Ancient Greece and Rome
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 111. Greece and Rome from earliest times to the fall of the Roman Empire in the West.
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HIST 403 - Medieval Europe
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 111 or 112. A study of the political, economic, ecclesiastical and cultural development of Europe during the Middle Ages from the fall of Rome to the Period of the Renaissance.
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HIST 404 - The Age of Discovery
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 112, 113 or 211. This course is an examination of the history of European exploration and colonialism from the fifteenth through the eighteenth centuries. It focuses on the interactions between Europeans and indigenous peoples in cultural, social and religious contexts.
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HIST 411 - History of Russia
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 112 or 113. A study of the economic, political and cultural developments of the Soviet Union from the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 to the present.
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HIST 412 - Modern East Asia
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 113. The development of Asia in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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HIST 414 - Middle Eastern History
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 112 or 113. An analysis of the development of Islamic civilization and its turbulent encounters with the Western world from the medieval period to the present Arab-Israeli conflict and “War on Terrorism.”
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HIST 416 - History of Modern France
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 113. The development of France from 1789 to the present.
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HIST 417 - Women’s History
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 111, 112 or 113. In addition to discussing women leaders in the world and those who have pushed for liberation and equality, an emphasis will be placed on the social and psychological images of ordinary women.
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HIST 419 - America and the Vietnam War
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 212. An examination of the diplomatic and military history of the Vietnam War. Significant focus will also be directed toward the conflict’s myriad effects on American society–including the nation’s collective memory of the struggle.
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HIST 420 - History of American Diplomacy I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211 or 212. History 420 surveys the development of United States diplomatic history, utilizing secondary readings, primary sources, fiction, and film. Events such as the American Revolution, the War of 1812, continental expansion, the Mexican War, the Civil War, overseas expansion, and World Wars I & II will be examined within the context of domestic and international politics, ideology, and culture. Additionally, this course is intended to sharpen students analytical and critical thinking skills as well as cultivate an appreciation for the contemporary relevance of the historical material. Cross-listed under Political Science. (History = Parent)
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HIST 421 - U.S. Since 1945
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 212. The United States in the postwar world.
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HIST 423 - American Military History
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211 or 212. An introduction to the development of American military history from the colonial period to the present. The political, economic and social influence of the military is emphasized with significant attention devoted to examining the military as a reflection of the broader American experience.
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HIST 425 - Europe Since 1914
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 113. A study of Europe after World War I to the present, emphasizing the political, economic, and cultural problems which resulted from the two world wars, the Cold War, and the political changes in the world in the 1980s.
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HIST 430 - History of American Diplomacy II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 212 History 430 surveys the development of American diplomacy since World War II, utilizing secondary readings, primary sources, fiction, and film. Events such as the origins of the Cold War, the development of the national security state, the Korean War, the arms race, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, detente, the end of the Cold War, and post-Cold War challenges will be examined within the context of domestic and international politics, ideology, and culture. Additionally, this course is intended to sharpen students’ analytical and critical thinking skills as well as cultivate an appreciation for the contemporary relevance of the historical material presented. Cross-listed with Political Science (Parent= History).
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HIST 450 - Historiography
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Declared History major and HIST 111 or 112, HIST 113, 211 and 212. (3 hours) Prerequisites: Declared History major and HIST 111 or 112, HIST 113, 211 and 212. This course provides history majors with the theoretical and practical foundations for further in-depth historical study. To that end, it combines a survey of trends in Western historical thought with preparations for an extensive individual research project to be completed in HIST 455: Senior Thesis. This course is a graduation requirement for all history majors.
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