May 21, 2024  
2019-2020 Course Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Course numbering

— 100 to 499 Undergraduate

— 500+  Graduate

Abbreviations

ACCT - Accounting
MATH - Mathematics
BIOL - Biology
MFTH - Marriage and Family Therapy
CHEM - Chemistry and Biochemistry
MGMT - Management
COMP - Computers
MUGU - Music (Guitar)
COMM - Communication MUPI - Music (Piano)
COUN - Counseling
MUSC - Music
CRMJ - Criminal Justice
MUVO - Music (Violin)
DANC - Dance
NURS - Nursing
DRAM - Drama
NUTR - Nutrition
EASL - English as a Second Language PHCY - Pharmacy
ECSE - Early Childhood/Special Education
PHED - Physical Education
ECON - Economics
PHIL - Philosophy
EDUC - Education
PHYA - Physician Assistant
ENGL - English PHYS - Physical Science
FIAR - Fine Arts
POLS - Political Science
FREN - French
PPOA - Public Policy and Advocacy
HDFS - Human Development/Family Studies
PSYC - Psychology
HESC - Health Science
PUBH - Public Health
HINF - Health Informatics
RELS - Religious Studies
HIST - History
SOCL - Sociology
IABS - Institute of Autism and Behavioral Studies
SOCW - Social Work
INFT - Information Technology
SPAN - Spanish
INTD - Interdisciplinary
SPEC - Special Education
INTS - International Studies
SPST - Sports Studies
LCPR - Latino Community Practice
WMST - Women’s Studies
LING - Linguistics
 
 
  
  • HIST 227 - Latin America and the Caribbean


    3 Credits
    Cultural, political, social and economic developments in Latin America from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on the importance of inter-American relations. Analysis of the governmental and political processes in the area. Cross-listed with  . (LAS) (AE) (GI) (Core:Global, History)
  
  • HIST 228 - American Cities


    3 Credits
    An examination of U.S. urban history using primary sources. (LAS) (AE) (Core:History)
  
  • HIST 235 - Holocaust and Film


    3 Credits
    Examines how one of the world’s most civilized countries and cultures could systematically execute 6 million Jews and millions of others in the 20th century. Explores how we understand and represent such a horrific event through film specifically and more broadly in general. (LAS) (HE)  History)
  
  • HIST 239 - Women in World History


    3 Credits
    Examination of the changing lives of women in world history, focusing mainly on non-Western regions of the world. Emphasis on the historical construction and evolution of gender roles and how they affected women in their economic, sexual, social and political lives. (LAS) (GI) (WS) (Core:MWGS, Global, History)
  
  • HIST 247 - Women in American History


    3 Credits
    An investigation of ideology and behavior of American women. Attention is given to individual lives, women’s work, cultural production, the significance of race, class and ethnic differences, and the development of organized women’s movements. (LAS) (WS) (AE) (Core:MWGS, History)
  
  • HIST 250 - The World of Asia


    3 Credits
    Historical and cultural development of China, Japan, India or other Southeast Asian countries with a view toward understanding the impact of Asia upon modern times and events. (LAS) (GI) (Core:Global, History)
  
  • HIST 253 - History of Islamic Peoples


    3 Credits
    History of Islamic peoples from the time of the Prophet Mohammed until the present, assessing historical and cultural developments of Islamic civilization and the challenges Islamic peoples have had with coming to terms with modernity in the 19th and 20th centuries. (LAS) (GI) (Core:Global, History)
  
  • HIST 295 - Exploratory Independent Study


    3 Credits
    Students propose research on topics, guided by faculty.

     

  
  • HIST 305 - African American History


    3 Credits
    Survey of the history of African Americans from the African background to the present. Emphasis on the Atlantic slave trade, American slavery, development of African American culture, abolition, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Harlem Renaissance, migration, African American involvement in World War II and the Civil Rights movement. (LAS) (AE) (Core:History)
  
  • HIST 307 - United States Women and Social Movement


    3 Credits
    Examines the work of women as participants in social movements over the 19th and 20th centuries, including moral reform, abolitionism, feminism, suffrage, sexual freedom and civil rights. Cross-listed with SOCL 302 - United States Women and Social Movement . (LAS) (AE) (WS) (Core:MWGS, History)
  
  • HIST 309 - Professional Paths and Practices: History Workshop


    3 Credits
    A rigorous survey of historical analysis and research methods as well as intriduction to multiple career paths and graduate studies open to all majors. (LAS) (WR) (Core:History)
  
  • HIST 325 - Epidemics in World History


    3 Credits
    Examination of the impacts of infectious diseases in world history as seen in religion and culture, political, social, economic and health structures and policies, European empire building, and global interdependencies and inequalities. Historical epidemics examined might include plague, smallpox, syphilis, cholera, tuberculosis, yellow fever, malaria and AIDS. Cross-listed with PUBH 325 - Epidemics in World History  (LAS) (GI) (Core:Global, History)
  
  • HIST 348 - American Society From Hiroshima to Present


    3 Credits
    U.S. history since 1945. Topics include the Cold War, boom and recession, civil rights, the women’s movement, Watergate, Reaganomics, the Clinton years, 9/11 and its aftermath. (LAS) (AE) (Core:History)
  
  • HIST 357 - Israel and Palestine


    3 Credits
    The history and politics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Emphasis on the creation of Israel, Israel’s various wars with neighbor states and the evolution of the Palestinian national independence movement including the Palestinian Liberation Organization and Hamas and the prospects for peace. Cross- listed with POLS 357 - Israel and Palestine . (LAS) (GI) (VE) (Core:Global, Values/Ethics, History)
  
  • HIST 359 - A History of Modern Germany


    3 Credits
    Examination of German history from the late 18th century to the present against the backdrop of historiographical debates on German history, in particular the thesis of the Sonderweg or Germany’s special path to modernity. Topics include German unification, the nature of the Second Empire, World War I, the Weimar Republic and its culture, the Third Reich and the Holocaust. (LAS) (WR) (Core:History)
  
  • HIST 375 - In-Famous Characters in Russian History and Culture


    3 Credits
    This Honors capstone class offers an examination of the dramatic and tragic history and culture of Russia with emphasis on famous and infamous historical and fictional characters and the theme of Russian identity. Topics include Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Joseph Stalin and a selection of plays and film by Nicolai Gogol, Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Sergei Eisenstein, Alexander Sokurov and possibly other famous historical and culture figures. Open to Honors students or by permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ENGL 375 - In-famous Characters in Russian History and Culture . (LAS) (HE) (WR) (Core:Fine Arts, History)
  
  • HIST 485 - Internship


    3 Credits
    Internships in archives, museums, government agencies, historical commissions and societies seeking to enhance the student’s awareness of the historical dimension of contemporary efforts to preserve the past and prepare for the future.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 499 - Coordinating Seminar


    3 Credits
    Senior History majors conduct original research and write papers on topics approved after consultation with the faculty director. Papers are presented in a colloquium. Spring semester.
  
  • IABS 100 - Introduction to Behaviorism


    3 Credits
    This course exposes students to looking at things from a behavioral perspective: both at the greater societal level and at the level of the individual. Students will learn, first-hand, how to change behavior, as they work together, applying the scientific method to carry out a community improvement project (e.g., recycling, conserving water usage, community safety). In addition, students will carry out self-management projects, applying the principles of science to improve a behavior of their own choosing. There are no pre-requisites for this course. Students may concurrently enroll in IABS 211 - Principles of Learning .
  
  • IABS 210 - Consultation & Performance Management


    3 Credits
    This course exposes students to the ethical and professional standards that guide the work of behavior analysts within professional organizations, as consultants or employees. In addition, this course provides an overview of research and practice in Performance Management, the application of behavioral principles to organizations, also sometimes referred to as Organizational Behavior Management. Students will develop skills necessary to identify behavioral principles associated with performance in work settings, and to use those principles to address performance issues across groups. No prerequisites.
  
  • IABS 211 - Principles of Learning


    3 Credits
    This course provides historical and current context regarding the terminology, methods and applications of Applied Behavior Analysis, as a means of introducing students to the field and the principles the field is based on. Emphasis will be on students demonstrating mastery of terms and generating examples across various settings. No prerequisites.
  
  • IABS 212 - Improving Behavior Through Data-Based Decisions


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of the components required to produce lasting behavior change through applied behavior analysis: from preparing the environment, to identifying and defining target behaviors, and identifying reinforcers to produce change. Students will learn to use various data collection methods and basic single-subject research designs to analyze patterns of behavior and make data-based decisions. The course will include functional behavior assessment, motivating operations and teaching new behavior through shaping and chaining. 
    Prerequisite(s): IABS 211 - Principles of Learning   
  
  • IABS 213 - Designing Behavioral Interventions and Support


    3 Credits
    This course will examine increasingly complex behavior analytic interventions, including how to establish and expand stimulus control, maintain behavior using schedule of reinforcement, and prevent and reduce unwanted behavior. Students will also be exposed to more complex single-subject research designs. Upon completing this course, students will be able to use principles of applied behavior to establish a baseline and develop individualized and appropriate interventions.
    Prerequisite(s): IABS 211 - Principles of Learning  and IABS 212 - Improving Behavior Through Data-Based Decisions  
  
  • IABS 501 - Foundations of Behavior Analysis


    3 Credits
    This course provides historical and current context regarding the terminology, methods, and applications of Applied Behavior Analysis. Emphasis will be on having students demonstrate mastery of terms used and generate examples of concepts across various settings. 

     

    Course Objectives: 

    1.      Define the Characteristic of science and dimensions of applied behavior analysis

    2.      Discuss the history and philosophical underpinnings of applied behavior analysis as a profession. 

    3.      Define key terms in applied behavior analysis

    4.      Demonstrate an ability to define behavioral concepts and principles.

  
  • IABS 502 - Behavioral Assessment


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of behavioral assessment. Emphasis will be placed on functional behavioral assessment and functional analysis to describe functional relationships between behavior and environmental events. 

    Course Objectives

    1. State the various functions of behavior

    2. Conduct an indirect and descriptive functional behavioral assessment

    3. Describe traditional and contemporary experimental methods for identifying behavioral function

    4. Propose a functional/experimental analysis using single subject research design methodology and graph hypothetical results. 

  
  • IABS 503 - Behavioral Interventions


    3 Credits
    This course will focus on empirical and function-based approaches for behavioral interventions. Best practices for conceptualizing, planning, and implementing comprehensive interventions will be emphasized. 

     

  
  • IABS 504 - Ethical and Professional Issues


    3 Credits
    This course will provide training in the ethical requirements put forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. An overview of responsibilities of the behavior analyst to colleagues, clients, and society and the ethical use of behavioral procedures will be included. Discussion of the behavior analyst as a change agent in multidisciplinary settings and effective consultation skills will be covered. Issues that may arise during your professional practice will also be discussed, 

     

     

  
  • IABS 505 - Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis


    3 Credits
    Students will be introduced verbal behavior, derived stimulus relations, and rule governed behavior. Students will explore variety of language-based instructional methods. 

     

     

  
  • IABS 507 - Single Subject Research Design


    3 Credits
    This course will focus on single-subject experimental designs and methodology. Students will learn the process of conducting single-subject research, from developing an idea to critiquing the results of a conducted experiment. Students will also create a research proposal that addresses a socially significant question using a single-subject research design.
  
  • IABS 508 - Applied Behavior Analysis in Clinical Populations


    3 Credits
    This 3-credit advanced applied behavior analysis course reviews important literature on the use of applied behavior analytic principles and methods for studying and treating behavioral presentations associated with varied clinical populations (e.g. developmental disabilities and behavioral health diagnoses). Operant research methods have been used to examine almost every behavioral characteristic of clinical populations, including simple motor responses, schedule performance, acquisition of adaptive behavior, discrimination and generalization, response suppression (problem behavior) and staff training. Topics will be reviewed through an examination of primary literature, which will be supplemented by lectures and class discussions. 
  
  • IABS 509 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior


    3 Credits
    This course will explore the basic principles and theories of the experimental analysis of behavior (EAB). Basic, translational, and applied research will be explored, and their relevance to clinical work will be discussed. Students will also learn about the application of behavioral principles to training animals, discussing its relevance to human behavior.

     

     

  
  • IABS 510 - Organizational Behavior Management and Consultation


    3 Credits
     

    This course will provide an overview of contemporary research and practice in Performance Management (PM), also referred to as Organizational Behavior Management (OBM). The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills needed to apply the fundamental principles and ABA to a variety of performance problems in organizational settings. A secondary purpose of this course is to introduce students to best practices in and considerations for school consultation and supervision of future behavior analysts. 

     

    Course Objections: 

    At the conclusion of the course, students demonstrating master of course material will be able to: 

    1. State reasons for using behavior-analytic supervision (e.g., clear performance expectations, choosing goals based on current skill level of supervisee, and clear evaluation of outcomes) and identify the risks of ineffective supervision. 

    2. Describe methods for competency-based training of staff, parents, supervisees, etc. 

    3. Describe a variety of performance monitoring, feedback, and reinforcement systems. 

    4. Use a functional assessment approach to identify variables affecting personnel performance and use a function-based approach to improving performance. 

    5. State reasons for effective collaboration with those who support clients

  
  • IABS 511 - Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences


    3 Credits
    This course will focus on the methods of necessary to conduct sound behavioral research. The focus of this course will be on the broader understanding of research methods including both group design and single-subject research methods. 

     

    Course Objectives: 

    1. Precisely define concepts central to research methodology (e.g., independent and dependent variables)

    2. Identify and describe procedures for measuring dependent variables. 

    3. Identify the defining features of single-subject experimental designs

    4. Describe the benefits of a single-subject research methodology

    5. Describe the role of our current ethical standards in research, and the history, which led to their creation

    6. Creative a variety of single subject design and graphs and interpret graphed data. 

  
  • IABS 545 - Supervised Experience in Behavior Analysis


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to provide supervised field experience in the application of Behavior Analysis consistent with the standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, www.bacb.com, to meet part of the eligibility requirements for certification. Students will be supervised by an eligible BCBA in varying levels of applied training and different settings. The process will be done through a standards-based combination of group and individual meetings, on-site, remote and university-based supervision, across learners and settings as defined by the BACB. Student needs will guide the demonstration of mastery applied competencies during this experience. Outcomes will be presented in a portfolio.
  
  • IABS 546 - Practicum I


    3 Credits
    This course provides individual and group supervision of students in graduate programs in Applied Behavior Analysis. It provides students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to the practice of Applied Behavior Analysis and develop skills relevant to their future career as a behavior analyst. Supervision may be provided by both an on-site supervisor and the faculty supervisor. Students are encouraged to work with a variety of populations (e.g., children and adults) and settings (e.g., schools, hospitals and mental health centers). The student and supervisor will coordinate clinical experiences to align with the most current Task List requirements set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) ®.

     

  
  • IABS 547 - Practicum II


    3 Credits
    Continuation of IABS 546 - Practicum I . Students are encouraged to work with a variety of populations (e.g., children and adults) and settings (e.g., schools, hospitals and mental health centers).  The student and supervisor will coordinate clinical experiences to align with the most current Task List requirements set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) ®.

     
    Prerequisite(s): IABS 546 - Practicum I  

  
  • IABS 560 - Autism: Nature and Characteristics


    3 Credits
    This course provides historical and current views regarding the characteristics, etiology and prognosis of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in schools. In addition, students will survey issues such as diagnostic procedures, classroom structure, research-based instructional strategies and family involvement. This is the first in a five-course series to prepare teachers for instructing children with autism in an inclusive as well as more restrictive environment.
    Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree or teacher certification
  
  • IABS 563 - Autism: Assessment


    3 Credits
    This course will provide advanced training in the assessment of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Instruction will be presented through lecture, coursework, case review, applied assignments and field-based experiences. Participants will have multiple field-based experiences including observations and interviews with parents, students and educators to complete a variety of assessments with students who have ASD at ages ranging from early childhood to adolescence.
    Prerequisite(s): IABS 560 - Autism: Nature and Characteristics  and an introductory course in Special Education assessment
  
  • IABS 564 - Educational Interventions


    3 Credits
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    This course addresses teaching methods based on established behavioral principles of learning. Emphasis will be placed on assessing skills and designing effective skill-acquisition plans, and describe the factors that contribute to the maintenance and generalization of skills. 

     

    Course Objectives: 

    1. Write clear behavioral objectives for socially significant behaviors for increase. 

    2. Describe assessments of relative skill strengths and weaknesses

    3. Describe a variety of preference and reinforced assessment modalities

    4. Use stimulus and respond prompts and fading

    5. Use a variety of teaching procedures including modeling, imitation training, shaping, chaining, and discrimination training. 

    6. Use evidence based instructional strategies including discrete trial, free-operant and naturalistic teaching arrangements

    7. Effectively plan for generalization and maintenance of skills. 

  
  • IABS 565 - Psychosocial Interventions and Autism Spectrum Disorders


    3 Credits
    This course examines the social and mental health challenges commonly associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Etiology, assessment and intervention strategies will be discussed as well as their application in a variety of school and community-based settings. Students will be required to complete assessments and develop intervention plans for individuals on the spectrum in both in-class and practicum experiences.
    Prerequisite(s): IABS 560 - Autism: Nature and Characteristics  and IABS 563 - Autism: Assessment  
  
  • IABS 581 - Practical Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis I


    3 Credits
    This course focuses on practical applications of the science of behavior analysis. Emphasis will be on students developing and demonstrating practical skills relevant to their future career as a behavior analyst. Specifically, students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of hypothetical clinical experiences that align with the most current Task List requirements set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certificate Board (BACB)

     

  
  • IABS 582 - Practical Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis II


    3 Credits
    This course focuses on practical applications of the science of behavior analysis. Emphasis will be on students developing and demonstrating practical skills relevant to their future career as a behavior analyst (i.e., behavior reduction techniques). Specifically, students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of hypothetical clinical experiences that align with the most current Task List requirements set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certificate Board (BACB)
  
  • IABS 594 - Research Capstone I


    3 Credits
    The thesis is an independent research project addressing a research question in behavior analysis using standards consistent with the discipline. A faculty advisor and review committee as well as the Institutional Review Board must approve the subject. Students will be encouraged to present their theses at a professional meeting or conference or to submit their work for publication.
  
  • IABS 595 - Independent Study in ABA


    1 to 3 Credits
    Students and their advisor select a topic or project to pursue through independent or small group work. May be offered for 1-3 credits.
  
  • IABS 596 - Research Capstone II


    3 Credits
    Continuation of  thesis work from IABS 594 - Research Capstone I . Your thesis will include the proposal of an independent research project on a directed topic that is an original piece of work or a replication (direct or systematic). The thesis will include the data collection, analysis and completion of the project.
  
  • IABS 597 - Research Capstone Continuation


    3 Credits
    Thesis continuation for M.S. in ABA students.
  
  • IABS 598 - Thesis Research I


    3 Credits
    The thesis is an independent research project addressing a research question in behavior analysis using standards consistent with the discipline. The project will be approved by a faculty advisor and review committee as well as the Institutional Review Board. Students will be encouraged to present their theses at a professional meeting or conference or to submit their work for publication.

    IABS 598 - Thesis I will include the proposal of an independent research project on a directed topic that is an original piece of work or a replication (direct or systematic). IABS 599 - Thesis Research II  will include the data collection, analysis and completion of the project.
    Prerequisite(s): IABS 503 - Behavioral Interventions  and HDFS 508 - Research Methods in Human Development  

  
  • IABS 599 - Thesis Research II


    3 Credits
    The second half of the thesis project will include the data collection, analysis and completion of the project. IABS 598 - Thesis Research I  includes the proposal of an independent research project.
    Prerequisite(s): IABS 598 - Thesis Research I   
  
  • INFT 100 - Introduction to Computers


    3 Credits
    Basic computer hardware components, basic operating system operations, disks and file management, use of an Internet browser; introduction to Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Investigation of societal issues related to the use of the technology. Cross-listed with COMP 100 - Introduction to Computers . (LAS) (IT)
  
  • INFT 105 - Web Page Development


    3 Credits
    Hands-on introduction to the concepts and process of Web page development. Students are exposed to HTML, CSS, Javascript, programming, DHTML and other popular Web application concepts and tools. Develops understanding of the Internet and prepares students to develop own Web applications. Cross-listed with COMP 105 - Web Page Development . (LAS) (IT)
  
  • INFT 110 - Computer Programming I


    3 Credits
    Introduction to structured programming: algorithms, techniques of problem-solving with a computer in a high-level language. Cross-listed with COMP 110 - Computer Programming I . (LAS) (IT)
  
  • INFT 200 - Special Topics in Computer and Information Science


    3 Credits
    Emphasizes current developments in computer and information science. Topics may include databases, informatics tools, bioinformatics, health informatics, information analysis, data mining and others. Cross-listed with COMP 200 - Special Topics in Computer and Information Science .
  
  • INFT 205 - Business and Professional Communication


    3 Credits
    Formats and styles used in written communication in the business world. Attention to the development of oral skills, especially those needed for formal presentations. Cross-listed with ENGL 205 - Business and Professional Communication . (LAS) (WR)
  
  
  • INFT 245 - Microcomputer Applications in Business


    3 Credits
    An introductory course dealing with the use of the computer as a business tool. Focuses on the application of spreadsheets to a variety of business problems. Students also improve their proficiency in word processing and presentation software, learn advanced features of email and Internet browsers, and develop a home page to publish. Cross-listed with MGMT 245 - Microcomputer Applications in Business . (IT)
    Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 - Introduction to Computers  or permission of instructor
  
  • INFT 255 - Multimedia Communications in the Information Age


    3 Credits
    Focuses on the concepts of multimedia and its use as a business tool in communications and marketing. Students learn how to use a variety of multimedia software and hardware devices, including electronic presentation software, page layout software, photo rendering and manipulation software, Web design software and digital editing software for both still and video images. Students design a website, create and edit digital images, and learn about new technology used in the delivery of multimedia products over the Internet and internal networks. 
  
  • INFT 295 - Exploratory Independent Study


    3 Credits
    In-depth study of an information technology topic of the student’s choice, conducted under the guidance of a faculty member. Offered by arrangement.
  
  • INFT 401 - Systems Thinking


    3 Credits
    Introduction to the theoretical concepts of systems thinking followed by an introduction to models of system dynamics culminating in the application of systems thinking to a wide variety of disciplines.
    Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 - Introduction to Computers  and COMP 105 - Web Page Development  or permission of instructor
  
  • INFT 485 - Internship


    3 Credits
    Supervised internship in business, industry or government.
    Prerequisite(s): Departmental arrangement and approval
  
  • INTD 100 - First-Year Seminar


    3 Credits
    Introduction to college life and the academic, social and emotional challenges of the first-year experience. Each seminar promotes development of college-level critical thinking, reading and writing skills. Introduces students to services available at the University and encourages them to become actively involved in University activities. Small classes and a supportive environment promote discussion and interaction among students and faculty inside and outside of class. See the First-Year Seminar for current course listings. (FYS)
  
  • INTD 115 - Prior Learning Assessment Theory and Practice


    3 Credits
    This course will help students identify areas of learning they may want to have evaluated for college-level equivalency credits. The course will also guide students through the preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a portfolio of prior learning through LearningCounts.org.
  
  • INTD 116 - First Year Seminar II


    1 Credits
    This 1 credit course is a requirement of all first year students. It serves as an extention of the first-year seminar with a focus on service and oral communication.
  
  • INTD 117 - Contemporary Topics


    3 Credits
    This entry level elective course will examine a contemporary topic in order to give students an introduction to a specific discipline, or disciplines found at USJ. The specific topic and disciplines introduced Will vary depending on the instructors teaching this course.
  
  • INTD 125 - Special Topics - Interdisciplinary


    3 Credits
    Special topics course - will vary by departmental offering
  
  • INTD 135 - Explorations of Careers in Medicine and the Biomedical Sciences


    1 Credits
    Introduction to the scientific professions that require competitive postgraduate education. The undergraduate courses and extracurricular activities required to be eligible to apply for graduate/ medical/ veterinary school as well as the requirements of the application process for medical and related graduate programs. Required for all Pre-Med students in their sophomore year. Open to students interested in post-graduate school in the biomedical sciences.
  
  • INTD 201 - Guyana Immersion Experience


    1 Credits
    A study abroad opportunity for undergraduates interested in understanding the socio-cultural, political and economic needs and resources of a developing country. Apply to the International Studies office. The Guyana Immersion course coordinators review applications.
  
  • INTD 211 - Global Immersion Experience


    3 Credits
    This course provides an interdisciplinary contextual background for students participating in INTD 201 - Guyana Immersion Experience .

    The course prepares students to comprehend the foundations of present-day Guyana by focusing on the historical, political, economic, social and geographical dimensions. Students will also be exposed to the multi-religious and multi-ethnic issues as well as aspects of the Guyanese diaspora due to the impact of colonization and globalization.

    Course format will include weekly online discussions, videos and lectures with group discussions. The trip to Guyana is scheduled over 10 days, including Spring Break.

  
  
  • INTD 265 - Writing For Human Service Professionals


    3 Credits
    This course teaches the fundamentals of researching and writing for human service professionals. Students learn to locate and interpret scholarly research material such as journal articles, texts and credible websites and to produce client assessments, business letters and grant applications. (WR)
  
  • INTD 298 - Critical Interdisciplinary: Reading, Writing, Thinking


    3 Credits
    An introduction to interdisciplinary literacy and how to do academic work from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course will focus on transferable skills and abilities, so that students are able to develop their ability to read, write and think critically not only in, but beyond, their chosen major. (LAS) (WR)
  
  • INTD 299 - Senior Writing Portfolio Seminar/Workshop


    1 Credits
    This course is required for seniors who still need to pass the writing portfolio. Class work will focus primarily on critical thinking, reading and writing, while also emphasizing revision and rewriting methods, style, grammar and citation.
  
  • INTD 301 - Mercy Integrative Seminar


    3 Credits
    This course serves as the capstone course for the Core curriculum. It will challenge students to engage one or more of the “Critical Concerns” of the Sisters of Mercy (earth, immigration, nonviolence, racism, and women) in greater depth through an integrative paper. This course emphasizes writing.
  
  • INTD 305 - Study Abroad Experience


    Variable - 1-12 Credits
    Students accepted for study abroad register for this course before their departure. It is a record of participation in an USJ-approved program. Registration must be done for each semester abroad. Students will receive credit for their study-abroad coursework after an official transcript has been sent from the host institution to the registrar. INTD 305 will remain on the student’s record but will not be included in the calculation of attempted hours or GPA. The transfer credit for the study-abroad work will contribute to earned hours only. For Honors program - 3 credits only.
    Prerequisite(s): Applications are available in the International Studies office. The form, Approval to Participate in a Study Abroad Program, must be filled out prior to the student’s departure. It must be approved by the student’s academic advisor, department chairperson (of major), the school dean, the provost, the director of International Studies and the registrar. See more information.
  
  • INTD 375 - Honors Junior Independent Study


    3 Credits
    An opportunity for Honors students to pursue an interest area in depth under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Objectives:

    1. Forming the independent work habits necessary for graduate study and professional life
    2. Learning to research or study a topic in depth
    3. Learning to present a polished and professional final product: a paper, a presentation, a film or a performance

    Prerequisite(s): Applications must be approved by a faculty advisor and the Honors Program director
  
  • INTD 377 - Honors Service Learning Seminar


    3 Credits
    Integrates a sustained experience of serving others with reflection on the meaning of service and an exploration of relevant readings. The persons the students are serving will be the primary instructors of the course, aided by the students’ agency supervisor, colleagues in service, professor and the authors of the readings. Students are expected to synthesize their service experience with theoretical issues through reflection, discussion and written assignments.
    Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor and the Honors Program director
  
  • INTD 401 - Are We Becoming Cyborgs? (Honors Capstone)


    3 Credits
    An interdisciplinary exploration of the impact on and implications of new technology for understanding humanity, community and the world. From a biological (neuro-scientific) perspective, we will investigate the effects of such technologies on brain function. Philosophical consideration will include investigation of ethics, ethical agency and philosophy of mind. Cross-listed with PHIL 401 - Are We Becoming Cyborgs? (Honors Capstone) . (PH) (VE) (WR) (CORE: Values/Ethics)
  
  • INTD 405 - Honors Capstone Seminar


    3 Credits
    This is the capstone course required for completion of the Honors Program. It is an interdisciplinary course team-taught by faculty from two different academic disciplines. This course integrates - or provides capstone on - the student’s undergraduate education in the Honors Program. (LAS) (WR)
  
  • INTD 495 - Advanced Independent Study


    3 Credits
  
  • INTD 499 - Coordination


    3 Credits
    Capstone course/ experience for self-designed majors.
  
  • INTS 100 - Global Issues and Perspectives for the 21st Century


    3 Credits
    An introduction to the important global issues and perspectives for the 21st century with a theoretical as well as a practical approach. Provides students with an elementary understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of international studies. (LAS) (GI) (Core:Social Science,global)
  
  • INTS 101 - World Geography


    3 Credits
    A broad geographical overview of the major regions of the global village. Examination and analysis of key geographical concepts leading to the development of perspective on the geography of global issues. (LAS) (GI) (Core:Social Science,global)
  
  • INTS 106 - World History II


    3 Credits
    An introduction to the historical experiences of the world’s major civilizations with attention to periodization, geography, technological change, the rise of political ideologies and revolutions, the impact of Western imperialism and globalization from 1500 to the present. Cross-listed with HIST 106 - World History II . (LAS) (GI)
  
  • INTS 200 - Women, Work and Family in the Two-Thirds World


    3 Credits
    Study of the contemporary global issue of women, work and family in the Global South. The complexities of development, colonialism and globalization undergird case studies in poverty, migration, microfinance, trafficking and human rights in various countries of the Two-Thirds World. (LAS) (GI) (WS) (Core:Social Science,Global, MWGS)
  
  • INTS 210 - Introduction to Human Rights


    3 Credits
    The course is an introduction to the dimensions of human rights in terms of its history, theoretical underpinnings, institutions, contestations and applications to major global issues. (LAS) (GI) (Core:Social Science,Global)
  
  • INTS 249 - International Politics


    3 Credits
    Theories and practice of international politics; elements of power, means and methods of foreign policy in the age of conflict. Cross-listed with  . (LAS) (GI) (Core:Social Science, Global, Values/Ethics)
  
  • INTS 260 - Understanding the Global Economy


    3 Credits
    Introduction to the major features of the global economy, trade, regional integration, factor mobility, foreign exchange regimes. Through the use of the Internet, students have hands-on experience with relevant data and its application. Cross-listed with ECON 260 - Understanding the Global Economy . (LAS) (GI) (Core:Social Science,Global)
  
  • LCPR 200 - Latino Community Writing Circle


    3 Credits
    This is a course for bilingual professionals for whom English is not the primary language. Students refine/define professional writing and speaking skills in English by locating, analyzing, discussing and writing a variety of documents used frequently in professional settings, especially in non-profit and community organizations. Students engage in each step of the writing process, and review standard English grammar rules, while sharpening diction and syntax. Projects allow the students to practice and demonstrate effective, clear communication skills that are suitable for diverse professional audiences. (LAS) (WR)
  
  • LCPR 300 - Community Interpreting and Cultures


    3 Credits
    Students explore cultural, cross-cultural and ethical issues in bilingual communications and community interpreting with Latino populations. Students gain cultural and linguistic proficiency as they research, develop and participate in role plays that call for bilingual communications in community health and human services settings. Class discussions and oral presentations will be conducted in Spanish and English. (LAS) (LG) (AE)
    Prerequisite(s): Spanish at the 200 level or above or permission of the instructor
  
  • LCPR 310 - Latino Identities and Cultures


    3 Credits
    This course explores the experiences of different Latino groups in the United States and their struggles to achieve the American dream. We will examine commonalities and diversities within the Latino community, including historical and socioeconomic factors leading to migration and the challenges of navigating mainstream institutions and cultures in the United States. Special attention will be paid to the roles of health and human services professionals in providing culturally appropriate services to diverse Latino populations. (LAS) (AE)
  
  • LCPR 514 - Latino Cultures for the Global Era


    3 Credits
    This bilingual course introduces the richness and diversity of the cultures of Latinos in the United States and their heritage connections to Latin America. Students explore themes in historical, political, social and artistic contributions to the cultural development of Latino/Hispanic/Autochthonous American civilization into the United States diversity map.
  
  • LCPR 515 - Latino Voices in Literature


    3 Credits
    Conducted in Spanish and English.
  
  • LCPR 516 - Latino Cultures in Film


    3 Credits
    Students refine and perfect oral and written skills in Spanish as they learn about “Big C” culture in the Hispanic World, including Latinos in the U.S.A. Traveling through film to various Spanish-speaking countries, students observe people in their daily situations: eating, cooking, playing, getting married, raising their children and compare these experiences with those of the so-called American way of life. For students with high-intermediate or advanced level proficiency in Spanish.
  
  • LCPR 579 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition for the Professions


    3 Credits
    This course is for native, heritage and strong non-native speakers of Spanish whose goal is refining and perfecting written Spanish for professional use in Latino communities and for social research. Students explore important grammatical and lexicological points, solve translation problems, review and comment on readings and choose writing projects according to their individual interests. Cross-listed with SPAN 579 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition for the Professions .
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
  
  • LCPR 580 - Advanced English Communications for the Professions


    3 Credits
    This is a course for bilingual professionals for whom English is not the primary language. Students advance professional writing and speaking skills in English by locating, analyzing, discussing and composing a variety of documents used frequently in non-profit and community organizations. Students engage in each step in the writing process, review grammatical rules in Standard English and sharpen diction and syntax. Various projects prepare students for effective written and oral communications with diverse professional audiences.
  
  • LCPR 590 - Special Topics


    3 Credits
  
  • LCPR 595 - Practice with Diverse Populations


    3 Credits
    This course seeks to provide a framework for practice with vulnerable populations with special focus on services to Latinos. The course will explore the historical forces influencing patterns of acculturation, discussing commonalities and differences among African Americans, Native Americans and the diverse Latino groups. Course will explore special populations within Latino groups. The course will examine best and promising practices for solving problems among the Latino population. Participants will choose a practice-focused project based on their agency work or personal interest that can be useful in their current and post-graduate professional endeavors.
  
  • LCPR 598 - Latino Community Research I


    3 Credits
    In the first of a two-semester research course, students learn about community research methodology and its relevance to their professions or fields of practice. Students begin a research study with a Latino community, preparing a literature review, and developing and submitting a research proposal. Social research methodologies are explored with particular attention to cultural competence and ethical issues in Latino community research.
  
  • LCPR 599 - Latino Community Research II


    3 Credits
    Continuation of LCPR 598 - Latino Community Research I . Based on Institutional Research Board approval of their research proposal, students conduct a research study with a Latino community. They present their findings and recommendations, and its applicability to practice with a Latino Community to a professional audience that includes their peers and LCP faculty. Participants are encouraged and supported to present their findings to a community group or at a professional conference.
    Prerequisite(s): LCPR 598 - Latino Community Research I  
  
  • LING 100 - Linguistics


  
  • LING 501 - Applied Linguistics for TESOL


    3 Credits
    This course introduces students to the components of language and language as an integrative system. Students will analyze the elements of language common to all languages, such as grammar. Students will demonstrate knowledge of various linguistic aspects of English and other languages such as phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, dialects and discourse varieties.
    Other: This course is open to district partnership candidates only.
 

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