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SPAN 4402 - U.S. Latino Literature and Culture
Prerequisite: SPAN 3301 or placement test or instructor consent. This course presents and explores a survey of U.S. Latino literature and culture. It analyzes key literary and cultural representations of Latino identities with a focus on ethnic, gender, political, and socioeconomic specificities as well as historical and contemporary relationships to Latin America, Spain, and the U.S. The course includes literary, film, and musical productions from key periods of the region's history. The course is taught in Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4450 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4451 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4452 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4453 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4454 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4455 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4456 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4457 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4458 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4459 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of faculty member and department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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Sustainability |
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SUST 3312 - Intro to Traditional & Alternative Energy
Prerequisites: EASC 1112 , MATH 1117 , PHYS 1150 An introduction to the technical and economic fundamentals of traditional and alternative energy systems. Course introduces the processes and components of energy generation and conversion systems including fuel cells, passive solar heating, fossil fuel and nuclear energy plants, cogeneration, and others Exploration of the conservation principle as applied to these systems including the comparison of fossil fuel and biofuel energy intensities, steady-state analysis of energy transfer in a solar heater, and power losses in simple circuits. Comparative economics analysis based upon operating costs and profiles, as well as capital investment considerations for various technologies. 3 credits
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SUST 3398 - Sustainability Internship
Prerequisite: Junior standing. An opportunity for students to apply theoretical concepts in environmental sustainability to real-world problems. The internship is designed to expose students to professional practice and culture and provide an opportunity to gain professional experience under the direction of practicing professionals and/or a faculty advisor. A minimum of 300 hours of work related to environmental sustainability or closely related topic is required. 1 credits
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SUST 4498 - Senior Project I
Prerequisite: senior standing. This course is intended for students to research and inquire in-depth into a specific problem in environmental sustainability, working with an instructor and/or advisor. The problem can be a research problem, an on-campus problem, a local government problem, community service activity, or a problem in private business. Student activities include developing a well-written problem statement considering scope, conducting a thorough literature review, collecting and analyzing data from pertinent sources to gain insight into the problem, and attending seminars and lectures on the state-of-the-art and advanced concepts related to the problem. 3 credits
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SUST 4499 - Senior Project II
Prerequisite: SUST 4498 This course is intended for students to create a solution to the complex problem related to environmental sustainability previously developed in the prior project course. Students apply analysis methods, decision-making methods, design methods, management principles, and their communication and teamwork skills to solve the problem. 3 credits
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SUST 4593 - Honors Thesis: Sustainability
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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Social Welfare |
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SOCW 2220 - Intro Social Services
Introduction to social services explores two basic questions from a historical perspective: Why are people poor, and how have societies responded to the conditions of poverty? Focus on how the different economic, political, psychological, and sociological arrangements of society and its social institutions create conditions which stimulate and necessitate differing social welfare responses. 3 credits
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SOCW 3340 - Group Dynamics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Designed for students who seek to develop their leadership skills in working with groups of various types. Explore cognitive and behavioral mastery of a range of complex variables for role effectiveness, including a working knowledge of personal, group, and organizational dynamics; professional skills of facilitation; and values of one's professional identity. 3 credits
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SOCW 4401 - Field Instruction I
Supervised experience relevant to specific aspects of social services in human service agencies, institutions, and organizations at the local, state, and federal levels. Seminars to assist students with the integration of theoretical knowledge and field techniques through lectures and class presentations. Students are required to spend eight hours a week in the field. 3 credits
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SOCW 4402 - Field Instruction II
Supervised experience relevant to specific aspects of social services in human service agencies, institutions, and organizations at the local, state, and federal levels. Seminars to assist students with the integration of theoretical knowledge and field techniques through lectures and class presentations. Students are required to spend eight hours a week in the field. 3 credits
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SOCW 4415 - Methods Intervention I
Basic social work theory in conjunction with practice of skills to help students begin to develop professional techniques for intervention at both the macro and micro levels of practice. 3 credits
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SOCW 4416 - Methods Intervention II
Basic social work theory in conjunction with practice of skills to help students begin to develop professional techniques for intervention at both the macro and micro levels of practice. 3 credits
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SOCW 4450 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4451 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4452 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4453 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4454 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4455 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4456 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4457 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4458 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4459 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of social welfare. 3 credits
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SOCW 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Designed to permit students to pursue specific areas of interest which may not be available in the regular curriculum. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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Theatre Arts |
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THEA 1131 - Introduction to the Theater
Play analysis from a literary standpoint and as it relates to special problems of the actor, director, designers, and backstage personnel. Practical work in all phases within the classroom. Fall semester. 3 credits
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THEA 1132 - Introduction to Contemporary Performance
Study of innovative theater and performance forms from the late 20th century to today. Course topics include drama, documentary-based theater, performance art, and devised theater. Class work involves analysis through script and critical reading, performance viewing, and practical work. 3 credits
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THEA 1150 - Introduction to Acting
Development of acting skills for the stage through games, improvisation, and scene study. Course focuses on general exercises that increase poise and confidence in front of an audience, and also introduces techniques for building and performing dramatic characters through realistic acting methods drawn from Stanislavsky. 3 credits
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THEA 2225 - Fundamentals of Dance
This course will introduce fundamental principles of dance - basic movement, dance vocabulary, and movement combinations. Exercises are designed to build strength, increase flexibility, and provide a solid foundation to all dance styles. 3 credits
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THEA 2241 - Theatrical Roots and Rituals
An exploration of dramatic literature, theory, and performance as reflective of and responsive to surrounding society and culture. Course will emphasize connections between classical theater and ritual, and the evolution of these connections from ancient Greece through the late 18th century. 3 credits
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THEA 2242 - Theatrical Manifestos and Movements
The course analyzes the revolutionary theater practices and practitioners of the 20th century. Students will examine the philosophies and ethics driving these practices, as well as the work of dramatists including: Chekhov, Beckett, Pinter, Albee, and others. 3 credits
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THEA 2250 - Classical Acting Styles
Prerequisite: THEA 1150 An intensive practical course that covers distinct acting techniques demanded by the theater of specific periods and genres. These include the pre-modern styles of: Greek Tragedy, Shakespeare, Restoration Comedy, and Commedia Dell'arte. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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THEA 2251 - Contemporary Acting Styles
Prerequisite: THEA 1150 or consent of instructor. An intensive acting course that focuses on the methodologies of 20th century actor training, including: Biomechanics, Michael Chekhov technique, Meisner, Viewpoints, etc. Students will engage with physically-based scenework as well as the demands of post-modern and contemporary dramatic texts. 3 credits
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THEA 2275 - Scenography
Prerequisite: THEA 1131 . An introduction to the fundamentals of theatrical design with a focus on scenic design. Course will cover the relationship of the set to other production elements toward creating a total visual world. Students will create renderings of set designs, build models, and engage in practical projects that integrate multiple aspects of production design. Laboratory fee.
3 credits
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THEA 2276 - Stage Lighting Design
Prerequisite: THEA 1131 . Students will study aspects of stage lighting from design to implementation. Topics include: familiarization with lighting technology (control systems, properties of instruments, hanging and focusing instruments) as well as the principles and practices of lighting design (optics, color, creating light plots, script analysis for lighting). The course will involve readings, writing assignments, research projects, demonstrations, and creative projects in light design. 3 credits
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THEA 3315 - Production Dramaturgy
Prerequisite: ENGL 1110 or ENGL 2200 or THEA 1131 , or permission of department. Analytical and experiential study of the practice of dramaturgy. Dramaturgy focuses on the study of dramatic literature with an emphasis on questions of composition, structure, staging, performance, and audience, employing literary analysis, performance analysis, and historiography. Texts include dramatic literature from various times and places, covering categories such as classical drama, contemporary drama, and musical theater. Students will have hands-on experience, engaging in dramaturgical practice in relation to a production staged by the University Theater program, among other projects. 3 credits
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THEA 3316 - New Play Dramaturgy
Prerequisite: THEA 1131 . This course provides an in-depth look at the role of the dramaturg in the process of new play development. The course will begin by answering the question: "What is a dramaturg?" through hands-on dramaturgical practice. Students will focus specifically on the dramaturg's role in the process of developing new works for the stage, working with student playwrights and other student practitioners. Students will engage in literary and cultural analysis of assigned texts through readings, lectures, class discussions, writing, and research, and they will undertake practical applications of their analytical and theoretical work by creating dramaturgy protocols, program notes, lobby installations, and other texts as appropriate to their individual projects. 3 credits
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THEA 3332 - Theater for Community Impact
Prerequisites: THEA 1131 , THEA 1132 . This course explores, through the integration of theory and practice, theater as a means for inciting social change. Coursework will consist of readings and performance viewings drawn from a variety of theatrical phenomena and traditions, including: Happenings, Street Theater, Theater of the Oppressed. Additionally, students will work directly with specific community populations in order to translate the experience and stories of others into devised community performance. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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THEA 3342 - Directing I
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Fundamentals of directing, staging techniques, working with actors, and direction of a one-act play for workshop presentation. 3 credits
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THEA 3350 - Playwriting
Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 , THEA 1131 or THEA 1132 . Through a series of specific exercises, students will develop their own creative voices while learning to apply dramatic writing techniques based on dramaturgical ideas. By semester's end, students will develop one or more longer pieces based on their work in the course. All final pieces have the potential for staged reading or full production. 3 credits
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THEA 3351 - Reviewing the Arts
Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 , THEA 1131 . This course provides students with foundational approaches to writing and communicating about the arts. Students will write reviews, profiles, and features on a series of arts events, performances, works, and artists. Students will consider similarities and distinctions among a number of varied art forms - theater, dance, music, literature, and visual arts - as they develop a specialized understanding of how to assess, analyze, and formulate responses to artistic experiences and expressions. The course will also address changes in arts coverage over time and evaluate its status in today's digital age. Throughout, the course will emphasize the value of sustained, comprehensive, and knowledgeable arts coverage to our culture and society. 3 credits
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THEA 4442 - Directing II
Prerequisites: THEA 1150 , THEA 2250 , THEA 3342 , THEA 3350 The class is a deeper and further examination of the director's art and craft. This class will explore both traditional and non-traditional texts and concepts. These will be utilized in order to broaden the imagination and vocabulary of the director's work. Literary texts not originally written for the theatre including short stories, poetry, and works of non-fiction will be used for source material. Directors will be responsible for assembling, creating, and writing their own adaptations from these texts. Non-traditional adaptations of existing plays will also be explored. Staged showcases of student work will be presented throughout the semester as part of the mid-term and final exams. 3 credits
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THEA 4450 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4485 - Student New Works Festival
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Students, with the help and guidance of a faculty advisor, will produce and rehearse a festival of new work, utilizing original scripts written by students in the previous semester. The class, operating under a specific budget, will make all decisions regarding: management, artistic direction, marketing, direction, technical support and design, casting, etc. The professor will act primarily as an advisor and mediator as needed, with students exercising maximum freedom and responsibility. 3 credits
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THEA 4491 - Technical Practicum
Practicum in various areas of technical theater and administration, including: lighting, set, sound, costumes, props, stage management, publicity, and dramaturgy. Student work will be directly related to department productions, with sections listed for specific technical theater areas in accordance with production needs. Repeatable. 1-3 credit hours with a 25 hour minimum for 1 credit. 1 - 3 credits
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THEA 4492 - Performance Practicum
This course functions as a practicum in acting and theatrical performance. Student work will be related to department productions, and this course is available to students who are invited to perform in individual department shows. Repeatable. 1-3 credit hours with a 25 hour minimum for 1 credit. 1 - 3 credits
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THEA 4593 - Honors Thesis: Theatre Arts
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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THEA 4599 - Independent Study
Opportunity for the student under the direction of a faculty member to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 1-3 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 6 credit hours. 1-3 credits
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University Courses |
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UNIV 1150 - Foundations for Success
Available to first-year, first-time students only. This course promotes success - both in college and thereafter - by teaching students valuable strategies that can be used across disciplines while fostering the development of lifelong learning skills. 1 excess credit hour.
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UNIV 1151 - BUILD: Beginners Understanding of Individual Leadership Development
Available to first-year students only. This course introduces students to basic leadership concepts, allowing opportunities for students to observe leadership and helping students understand the language of leadership. 1 excess credit hour.
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UNIV 2201 - Stategies for Success
Not open to new, first-semester students. This course is intended for college students who want to achieve success in both college and life.
Through interactive assignments and class discussions, students will develop skills that will help them to maximize their potential in order to achieve academic, personal, and career goals.
1 credits
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UNIV 4450 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4451 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4452 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4453 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4454 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4455 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4456 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4457 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4458 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4459 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest from a variety of university disciplines. 3 credits
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UNIV 4593 - Honors Thesis: Interdiscipline
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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UNIV 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of Oskar Schindler Endowed Professor. An opportunity for the student, under the direction of the Schindler Professor, to explore and acquire competence in a special area of interest related to the purposes of the Oskar Schindler Humanities Foundation Endowed Profesorship through a directed independent learning experience. The topic and format to be pre-approved by the Schindler Professor. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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