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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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This section of the Catalog includes course descriptions, listed alphabetically by discipline. The descriptions provide information on course numbers, titles, the level of instruction, credit, course sequence, content, and prerequisites as shown in the following example:
CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: CHE 1100
Description: A study of the elements of organic and biological chemistry. This course satisfies requirements for nursing programs and other fields requiring a survey of organic and biological chemistry.
The first two to four letters, called the course subject code, represent the area of study or discipline, e.g., CHE represents chemistry. The course number follows the course subject code, e.g., 2100. The first digit in a four-digit course number designates the level of instruction. Only courses numbered 1000 or above will be included in credits toward a degree. Courses with numbers up to and including 1999 are primarily for freshmen, 2000 through 2999 primarily for sophomores, 3000 through 3999 primarily for juniors, and 4000 through 4999 primarily for seniors. In general, students should not take courses above the level of their class (based upon semester hours earned), but they may do so at one level above if they have the specified prerequisites. In special cases, students may be permitted to take courses more than one level above that designated for their class if they obtain the permission of their advisor and of the faculty member teaching the course and if they meet the prerequisite requirements. Course descriptions provide a summary of the content of the course. If a prerequisite must be met before a student can register for a course, this information is listed above the course description. Attributes, such as Multicultural, General Studies, or Guaranteed Transfer, are listed after the course description. A list of courses being offered in a given semester, instructors, class meeting times, and locations is described in the Class Schedule.
Types of Courses
- Regular courses appear in this section of the University Catalog and are offered on a regular basis.
- Independent study courses provide students the opportunity to pursue in-depth study of a topic of special interest. Independent study courses are specified as 498_ and include an alpha character in the course number. Independent study courses are published in the Class Schedule.
- Special topics or omnibus courses are temporary courses that are not listed in the Catalog. They may be used to pilot-test a course, present a special topic, or provide a unique, experiential-learning opportunity. Omnibus courses use a specified range of course numbers: 190_, 290_, 390_, 490_ and include an alpha character in the course number. Omnibus courses are published in the Class Schedule.
- Variable topics courses allow courses of varying titles under an overall theme or “umbrella” course. Variable topic courses include an alpha character in the course number and are published in the Class Schedule.
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Journalism |
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JRN 3300 - Multimedia Journalism I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: This course provides students with the tools to become effective storytellers with several forms of media. Students will create stories using still pictures or video with audio and supported by text. Students will gain skills to produce multimedia pieces while learning the tenets of several computer programs. Students spend time perfecting their work in a multimedia lab.
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JRN 3400 - Short-Form Feature Articles
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: In this course, students study the content and writing style of newspaper and online features. Students complete numerous assignments in developing feature ideas and producing finished stories. Students conduct story research outside of the class.
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JRN 3410 - Writing for Broadcast Media
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 2400 or JRN 1100
Description: This course focuses on writing for broadcast electronic media. Students will learn the important elements, aspects, and processes involved in the creation of content specifically written for electronic media production and distribution. Students will explore the unique demands of electronic media forms, their audiences, the related terminology, and writing techniques.
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JRN 3430 - Performance for Broadcast
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 2400 or permission of instructor
Description: This is an introductory course for “on air” performance, designed to meet the needs of radio-television-multimedia news anchors and announcers. Instruction is designed to develop pleasing and persuasive vocal and visual communication, either on-camera or on-mic, as a means of improving a variety of performance-driven broadcast, multimedia and Internet delivery presentations.
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JRN 3440 - Television Production
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 2400 or permission of instructor
Description: This course is an introduction to television production, operation of broadcast studio equipment, vocabulary, and experience in direction of multi-camera productions. Specific attention is focused on preproduction, including identification of audience by age, gender, and culture. Students will participate in production activities and procedures on a variety of projects.
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JRN 3450 - Sports Broadcasting: Techniques and Practices
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 2400 or HPS 2730
Description: By examining all aspects of sports broadcasting, this course explores the aesthetics and technical skills of reporting, writing leads, developing style, editing, managing production, and adhering to ethics, as well as guidance on working in amateur and professional sports media. Through discussion, examples, pre- and post-production activities, students focus on the new demands and necessary skills needed for sports media in the broadcast domain.
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JRN 3500 - Topics in Journalism: Variable Topics
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: This course will provide students with a brief look at a variety of topics in journalism, including specialized areas of reporting, writing, public relations, and content delivery. Topics vary each semester.
Note: This course may be repeated for up to 6 semester hours of credit.
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JRN 3510 - Portfolio Presentation
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): A journalism major or minor with at least junior standing
Description: This course helps prepare students to enter the vocation of journalism. Emphasis is placed on preparing a portfolio of work, crafting resumes and cover letters, and researching markets for employment.
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JRN 3560 - Column Writing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: This course teaches students how to share anecdotes and ideas, as well as develop their voices as journalists. By the end of the course, students should be skilled in writing descriptive and critical reviews, thoughtful commentary on the day’s news, and powerful profiles about news makers and everyday people. This course is designed to improve the quality of news column writing and to address the opportunities for inexpensive news communication in a digital age.
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JRN 3570 - Covering the Environment
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or JRN 1010 or Permission of the JTC Department
Description: Students in this course analyze corporate and public environmental issues in the West and how they are covered. Students employ ethical paradigms in comparing and contrasting environmental issues and their coverage. Ultimately students compose journalism projects that detail the impact of environmental policy on end users.
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JRN 3600 - Intermediate Photojournalism
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2600
Description: Students in this course build on their beginning level understanding of photojournalism and techniques used in still photography for print and online media. Students take their working knowledge of DSLR cameras and produce photojournalism images. Students will be in the field taking photos and editing on a regular basis. Finished work will be critiqued by faculty to reinforce instruction.
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JRN 3610 - Photo Editing I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3600 or Permission of Instructor
Description: This course provides students with basic, picture-editing skills of the single image for print and digital media, as it applies to the captured critical moment that illuminates the human condition. Particular attention to storytelling components within the discipline of the frame is emphasized, as is AP Caption Writing.
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JRN 3620 - Photo Editing II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3610 or Permission of Instructor
Description: This course broadens the student’s skills in photo editing with advanced picture editing techniques with journalism practices using visuals to define and describe both the single story and complex subjects. The editing of numerous photographs for the single storyline by the individual photographer or group of photographers is compared and contrasted to the numerous storylines and aspects within the framework of the individual story. Particular attention to storytelling components within the discipline of the frame is emphasized, as is AP Caption Writing.
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JRN 3700 - Public Relations Writing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2700 or permission of instructor
Description: Students in this course apply public relations theory, principles, techniques, and practices to produce writing for specific publications and documents, such as news releases, press kits, public service announcements, newsletters and other communication materials.
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JRN 3750 - Public Relations Laboratory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2700, JRN 3700
Corequisite(s): JRN 1100
Description: PR Lab is MSU Denver’s student-run PR agency. Students learn how a PR firm operates and gain real-world experience working with local corporate and nonprofit organizations as account executives. Students apply knowledge and practice of strategic planning, media relations, social media management, press release and blog writing, and event planning. (Service Learning)
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JRN 3910 - Magazine Design
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2210 or permission of instructor
Description: Students in this course develop a basic knowledge of the layout and design principles for production of print and online magazines using current design software.
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JRN 3920 - Magazine Editing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2210 or permission of instructor
Description: Students in this course develop a basic knowledge of the editing process in contemporary magazines by applying principles of magazine editing for print and online publications. Students demonstrate an ability to use Associated Press style and to apply simple techniques for general design elements that reinforce the connection between the stories and the designs.
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JRN 3970 - Publication Practicum
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100 or Permission of Instructor
Description: The student, under supervision, will report and write publishable news and feature stories for the news products of the Office of Student Media at Metropolitan State University of Denver, including The Metropolitan.
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JRN 3980 - Internship: Journalism
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: This course gives students an internship experience at a mass media outlet or public relations setting where students are able to use the skills learned in the classroom in a supervised, professional environment. Students work as writers, reporters, editors, public relations practitioners, convergent media specialists and photojournalists at newspapers, magazines, agencies, corporations, nonprofit entities and other media outlets.
Internship requirements vary by department. For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Applied Learning Center at 303-615-1333 or internships@msudenver.edu.
Note: This course may be repeated for a total of fifteen (15) credits.
Course revised July 5, 2018
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JRN 4000 - News Media Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: This course helps students recognize leadership, understand the theories that define leadership, and apply these theories to real-world cases of news media leadership. This course is driven by case studies and student participation.
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JRN 4100 - Investigative Reporting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: Students receive an in-depth look at reporting issues using investigative techniques with a special emphasis on the use of documents as a research tool and the triangulation of sources.
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JRN 4210 - Advanced Layout and Design
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2210
Description: Students use laboratory time designing pages that meet industry standards for the layout and design of newspapers, magazines, newsletters, brochures, and other professional publications, and Web pages. Students apply news judgment in photo editing, layout, use of graphics, editing, and headline writing.
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JRN 4300 - Multimedia Journalism II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3300
Description: This course is designed to build upon the fundamentals of news presentation using multiple platform dissemination. It tightens the scope from introductory multimedia instruction to look at work focused on specific news assignments. Emphasis will be placed on having students build multimedia journalism packages that combine sound, visuals, and newsgathering techniques. Students will need to come with the basics of multimedia production already secured. This course allows them to further their real-world experience in multimedia storytelling.
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JRN 4400 - Long-Form Feature Articles
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3400 or Permission of Instructor
Description: Students study the content and writing style of magazine features and the application of the techniques and marketing requirements for producing and selling feature articles to magazines.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or JRN.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 4400
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JRN 4410 - Writing for Broadcast Journalism
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 2400 and JRN 3410; or permission of instructor
Description: This course is designed to help students develop writing skills for a broad array of media. Students will also study journalism ethics and the law as it applies to broadcast news.
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JRN 4420 - On-Air Broadcasting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 3400, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is designed to provide three semester hours of academic credit for students who successfully work regularly on MSU Denver Office of Student Media radio and television productions as reporters, editors, photographers, anchors and crew during a school semester. Students will work collaboratively with either an Anchor/Host/Reporter or the Crew/Technical Staff in the Student Media offices and Media Center.
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JRN 4430 - Electronic Media Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 2400 or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines management tasks and functions as they exist in a variety of electronic media. The course focuses on relevant management theory, technical operations, economics, business functions and practices, programming, regulation, marketing, sales, and audience considerations specific to electronic media.
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JRN 4450 - Magazine Production
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3910 or JRN 3920; or permission of instructor
Description: Students in this course develop a working knowledge of the relationship among magazine writing, photojournalism, and production. Students plan issues and write editorial content, such as cover copy, headlines, photo captions, departments, columns and features. Students plan a magazine issue from start to finish and will be responsible for designing and laying out magazine pages.
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JRN 4500 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: Students undergo an intensive study of the ethical, constitutional, and legal conflicts in the news media.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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JRN 4600 - Advanced Photojournalism
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3600
Description: Students in this course receive advanced instruction in photojournalism and techniques used in still photography for print and online media. Students build upon their working knowledge of DSLR cameras.
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JRN 4700 - Public Relations Strategic Planning
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3700
Description: Students in this course apply public relations theory and techniques to identify, research, and solve public relations issues facing institutions and/or community non-profit agencies in one or more comprehensive, semester-long project.
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JRN 4710 - Public Relations Campaigns
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3700
Description: Students apply the fundamentals of public relations to the creation of campaigns for political and nonprofit causes. Students may analyze political campaigns, especially during even-numbered election years. As a part of the practice of campaigns, students design a model campaign for a business or a nonprofit organization. Some sections of this course may be taught as service learning.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or JRN.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 4710
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JRN 4740 - Public Relations in Crises
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 1100
Description: Students in this course examine and develop public relations approaches for identifying, managing and responding to crises. Students explore multiple channels for communicating crises plans and for communicating during crises. Multiple publics are considered in planning and action for public relations professionals in this area.
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JRN 4890 - Social Documentary
Credits: 1-4
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: Students create photos/essays for publication and portfolios working independently or in teams. Emphasis is placed upon producing stories and images that deal with cultural definitions that impact social change. Finished work emphasizes the marriage between text and image.
Note: Students may repeat this course for up to 12 credits. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or JRN.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 4890
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K-12 Physical Education |
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PETE 1601 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Credits: 3
Description: The course will introduce the student to the professional preparation for the physical educator in the broadest sense. Thus, the students’ experiences in the course will include learning about the history of physical education, being introduced to the steps for teacher licensure, learning of professional dispositions including attendance/punctuality, self-initiative, reliability, communication skills, and response to feedback. Important physical education concepts will be covered including; standards, objectives, lesson plan design, as well as unit planning. Students will learn how to use campus resources important to their success as students.
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PETE 1665 - Methods of Teaching Outdoor Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course is intended for K-12 Physical Education teaching majors and covers outdoor education experiences and methodology. Topics will include an array of outdoor and adventure education activities throughout various seasons.
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PETE 1670 - Curricular Aspects of Elementary Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course is intended for K-12 Physical Education teaching majors. It is a course designed to acquaint students with theories, rationale, activities and materials used to teach physical activities and rhythms to children at the elementary school level.
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PETE 1680 - Curricular Aspects of Secondary Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course is intended for K-12 Physical Education teaching majors. The course is designed to acquaint students with theories, rationales, activities and materials used to teach physical activities to students at the secondary school level.
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PETE 2010 - Methods of Teaching Team Activities
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course covers various methodologies of teaching team activities for the K-12 Physical Education major. It is designed to develop the teaching skills, strategies, and presentation techniques necessary to effectively teach a variety of team activities. Students will also learn the skills associated with performance analysis, classroom management, and teacher feedback as they relate to team activities.
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PETE 2030 - Teaching Weight Training and Fitness Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course covers methods of teaching weight training and physical fitness for the K-12 Physical Education major. It is designed to develop the skills, strategies and presentation techniques necessary to effectively teach the principles of weight training and fitness education in a physical activity and/or classroom setting. Students will also learn the skills associated with exercise prescription, exercise testing, and fitness testing administration.
Note: Course revised July 5, 2018
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PETE 2040 - Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities, Level I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course covers various methodologies of teaching individual and dual activities for the K-12 Physical Education major. It is designed to develop the teaching skills, strategies, and presentation techniques necessary to effectively teach a variety of the selected activities. Students will also learn the skills associated with performance analysis, classroom management, and teacher feedback as it relates to individual/dual activities.
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PETE 2090 - Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities, Level II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course covers various methodologies of teaching individual and dual activities for the K-12 Physical Education major. The students will learn skill themes, movement concepts, and advanced locomotor and manipulative skills as they relate to individual/dual activities. Additionally, this class will focus on teaching styles and pedagogical concepts important to diversity (culture, race, gender, etc) and exceptionality (physical, emotional, mental and developmental abilities).
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PETE 3400 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C-” or better in PETE 1601, PETE 1680 and provisional or formal admission to the teacher licensure program.
Corequisite(s): PETE 3410
Description: This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with PETE 3410. The course teaches students how to convert content, theory, and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education into standards-based instruction through assignments, assessments, management plans, and teacher work samples. Students plan and micro-teach lessons integrating Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and collaborate to develop interdisciplinary lessons. Students design a variety of models of instruction and approaches to classroom management to support learner’s growth toward Teacher Quality Standards for Colorado teachers.
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PETE 3410 - Clinical Experience in Secondary Physical Education
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): PETE 1601, PETE 1680
Corequisite(s): PETE 3400
Description: This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with PETE 3400. The course teaches student how to convert content, theory, and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education into standards-based instruction through assignments, assessments management plans, and teacher work samples. Students plan and micro-teach lessons integrating Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and collaborate to develop interdisciplinary lessons. Students design a variety of models of instruction and approaches to classroom management to support learner’s growth toward Quality Standards for Colorado teachers.
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PETE 3460 - Health and Physical Education Assessment
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): “C-” or better in PETE 1601, MTH 1610
Description: This course is designed to help students possess knowledge of standards-based assessment in psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains and have skills of designing, administering, and interpreting assessments utilized in K-12 grade levels. Students will learn how to develop assessments and gather information to monitor student progress, structure effective lessons, and make grading more accurate and systematic.
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PETE 3500 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): “C-” or better in PETE 1601 and PETE 1670; Provisional or formal admission to the teacher licensure program.
Corequisite(s): PETE 3510
Description: This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with PETE 3510: Clinical Experience in Elementary Physical Education. The course teaches students how to convert content, theory and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education into standards based instruction through assignments, assessments, management plans, and teacher work samples. Students plan and micro-teach lessons integrating Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and collaborate to develop interdisciplinary lessons that link physical education to reading, technology and mathematics. Students design a variety of models for instruction and approaches to classroom management to support learner’s growth toward Colorado Teacher Quality Standards.
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PETE 3510 - Clinical Experience in Elementary Physical Education
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C-” or better in PETE 1601, PETE 1670; Provisional or formal admission to the teacher licensure program.
Corequisite(s): PETE 3500
Description: This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with PETE 3500: Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education. This course integrates the content, theory, and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education in a 60-hour standards based field experience in elementary physical education. This field experience provides the pre-student teaching candidate opportunities in school settings to demonstrate their developing teaching competencies and extends opportunities to implement and assess integrated lessons that promote student achievement. Students apply principles of teaching and classroom management to make appropriate decisions for diverse groups of learners and to adjust approaches for elementary physical education students with special needs.
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PETE 4620 - Methods of Teaching Adapted Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): “C-” or better in PETE 1601, PETE 1665, PETE 1670 and PETE 1680. Provisional or formal admission to the teacher licensure program.
Description: This course is designed to give future teachers the skills and knowledge to effectively include children with disabilities in the general physical education setting or least restrictive environment. Course content includes characteristics of selected disabilities and how these disabilities impact a person’s movement potential and performance, legislation, assessment, Individual Education Plans, strategies for inclusion and teaching methods in the physical education setting.
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Leadership |
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LDR 1010 - Leadership and Social Change
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading and writing preassessment test
Description: This course provides an introduction to the place occupied by leadership at all levels of society, as well as an examination of the responsibilities that accompany the leadership role in the contemporary context. It also offers a framework through which students can explore their own potential for ethical and effective leadership. In this sense, the course revolves, in multidisciplinary fashion, around the application of leadership theories, concepts, and skills to both everyday life and the broader challenges facing people, especially during times of transition and change.
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LDR 3010 - Perspectives on Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDR 1010; or permission of instructor
Description: This course focuses on select topics fundamental for a full understanding of leadership. Among these are: the role of judgment in the leadership process; the ethical pursuit of leadership; the place of followership in the leadership equation; multicultural and global perspectives on leadership; and the question of emotional intelligence in leadership.
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LAS 2810 - Integrated Arts and Humanities I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020
Description: This interdisciplinary course, the first in a two-part sequence, is an integrated study of the visual arts, literature, music, drama, and philosophy of the ancient, medieval, and Renaissance world. It explores humankind’s cultural legacy and focuses thematically on the concerns of origin, self-knowledge, identity, world-view and society that many cultures, both Western and Eastern, share in common and also takes note of the unique contributions of different artists, writers, and thinkers to that process. Learning approaches will include lecture, discussion, projects, and attendance at a minimum of three cultural events.
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LAS 2820 - Integrated Arts and Humanities II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LAS 2810
Description: As part of a two-semester sequence, this interdisciplinary course continues the integrated study of the arts and humanities in the world of the 17th through 20th centuries, from the baroque and the age of reason to Romanticism and the modern period. It considers the effects of scientific discovery, industrialization, social change, and technology on their development and the interaction of diverse cultures on an international and global basis, and also takes into account the unique contributions of different artists, writers, and thinkers. Learning approaches will include lecture, discussion, projects, and attendance at a minimum of three cultural events.
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Linguistics |
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LING 2011 - Origins of English Words
Credits: 3
Corequisite(s): ENG 1020
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ENG 1020
Description: In this course, students study the component parts of English words and the way that speakers and writers create and change words and word meaning. Students consider why and when words are borrowed from other languages, such as German, Latin, French, Spanish, Greek, and Arabic. This course provides students with tools they can use to improve their vocabulary and reading comprehension throughout their lives. It is particularly valuable for students who plan to pursue careers in medicine, law, education, psychology, philosophy, culinary arts, and the humanities, and for all students who want to improve their language skills.
General Studies: Arts and Humanities
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LING 3040 - Morphology and Syntax
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or permission of instructor
Description: This is an intermediate study of syntax and morphology using basic principles of structural linguistics and generative-transformational syntactic theory. Although the course focuses on English, the structure of other languages is also covered. Both the analysis of language structures and the discussion of relevant theoretical approaches to those structures are involved.
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LING 3043 - Phonetics and Phonology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or permission of instructor
Description: This course is an introductory study of language sounds (phonetics) and language sound systems (phonology), focusing primarily on the articulation of sounds, but also including discussion of acoustics and sound perception. The students will learn and practice using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Looking at various languages of the world, including English, the students will analyze the phonemes and conduct phonological analyses, using distinctive features and rule formalism.
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LING 3044 - Phonetics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010, or permission of instructor
Description: This course, designed for Linguistics majors and minors, is an in-depth study of language sounds, how humans produce them, and how humans perceive them. Students learn about all three branches of the field: articulatory, acoustic, and auditory phonetics. Students also gain proficiency in using the International Phonetic Alphabet, collecting acoustic speech data, and interpreting waveforms and spectrograms.
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LING 3045 - Phonology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and LING 3044, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is designed for Linguistics majors and minors. In this course, students engage in an in-depth study of language sound systems and patterning of speech sounds. Using data from a broad sampling of the world’s languages, as well as from English, students learn to analyze phonemic structures and conduct phonological analysis using distinctive features and rule formalism.
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LING 3080 - Perspectives in Linguistics: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or permission of instructor
Description: The different topics within linguistics, some theoretical and some applied, range from conversation analysis to applied linguistics to stylistics to advanced syntax. Individualized projects are required. Students may repeat the course under different subtitles, up to a limit of 9 credit hours.
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LING 4010 - Studies in Linguistics: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and junior standing, or permission of instructor
Description: The different topics, some theoretical and some applied, are interdisciplinary and are designed to help the linguist bridge the gap between linguistics and various other disciplines. Individualized projects are required. Students may repeat the course under different subtitles, up to a limit of 9 credit hours. Any single variable topic may be used as an elective under either the linguistic or the interdisciplinary requirement, but not both.
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LING 4011 - Anthropological Linguistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or ANT 2500; and junior standing; or permission of instructor
Description: This course analyzes the origins of language, its development, the similarities and the differences between natural languages in the context of various cultures and societies. The focus is on the goals, tasks, and methods of the anthropological linguist studying the language of a foreign culture. The class will examine data from a variety of languages in order to gain an awareness of the variation and similarities that exist in language structures around the world. Individualized projects are required. This course may be used as an elective to satisfy either the linguistic or the interdisciplinary requirement for the Linguistics major, but not both.
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LING 4012 - Historical Linguistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and junior standing, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers the various languages and language families of the world from an historical perspective. The student will study language change, methods of historical linguistics research, and language classification. Individualized projects are required. This course may be used as an elective to satisfy either the linguistic or the interdisciplinary requirement for the Linguistics major, but not both.
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LING 4013 - Psycholinguistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and junior standing, or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines language development in monolinguals as well as bilingualism/multilingualism in children and adults. It covers all levels of language structure (phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics) and language use (linguistic interactions between parents and children, among children themselves, and between speakers across dialects). Individualized projects are required. This course may be used as an elective to satisfy either the linguistic or the interdisciplinary requirement of the Linguistics major, but not both.
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LING 4015 - Dialects of North American English
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or permission of instructor
Description: In this course, students analyze the phonological, morphological, syntactic, and lexical variation in English as spoken in diverse regional and social contexts across the United States and Canada. This course provides a thorough overview of the status of language variation in North America and a survey of the various methodological and theoretical approaches used in dialect research. This course offers students the opportunity to conduct original dialect field research and write a paper reporting their findings.
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LING 4060 - Modern Language Theory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and senior standing, or permission of instructor
Description: This course focuses on at least two different theoretical approaches to language. The main theoretical approach is language universals and the typological classification of languages, which allows students to examine linguistic structures on all levels (phonological, morphological, and syntactic) from languages all around the world. Other theoretical approaches are also studied, at least one in depth. The course is designed to help the students utilize the terminology and methodological analyses they have learned in previous courses and apply these to new linguistic situations.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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MGT 2210 - Legal Environment of Business I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021; and completion of General Studies requirements in Oral Communication.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of Quantitative Literacy requirement or enrollment in a course that satisfies the Quantitative Literacy requirement.
Description: This course is designed to present the legal system as it applies to business. The course includes a discussion of fundamental concepts related to the nature and sources of law and to the resolution of disputes. The course requires analysis of statutes, cases, and regulations of related governmental agencies that address employment, securities, trade and workplace decisions. The law of agency, contracts, organizations and torts is analyzed. Ethical and international aspects of law are treated where appropriate.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 2210
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MGT 2500 - Fundamentals of Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of General Studies Quantitative Literacy Requirement and ENG 1010
Description: This course covers the fundamentals of small business management and entrepreneurship. Areas addressed include identifying the forms of business, the nuts and bolts of how to start the business, opportunity recognition, finding the target market, analyzing the competition, promoting the business, analyzing basic accounting and finance issues, legal concerns regarding small business and new ventures, analyzing sources of funding, growing the business, and building the team. The course is designed for non-management majors and business minors. This course may only be used as a general elective by any business major.
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MGT 2610 - Social Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or ENG 1009, and General Studies Quantitative Literacy Requirements
Description: This course provides an overview of social entrepreneurship and explains the skills required to identify unmet social needs and to analyze their potential for solution with a viable social enterprise.
Note: Students may receive credit for only one prefix: HSP or MGT.
Cross listing created July 5, 2018
Cross Listed Course(s): HSP 2610
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MGT 3000 - Organizational Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021; Satisfaction of General Studies Requirements in Oral Communication and Quantitative Literacy, and Junior standing
Description: This course examines, analyzes, and assesses managerial functions and processes as related to business and other organizations. It is designed to prepare students to meet the challenges of a highly dynamic and ever-changing business environment by formulating individual competencies and skills, translating theory into practice, creating critical thinkers, and reflecting on the integration of new concepts and environmental changes into managerial practices.
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MGT 3020 - Entrepreneurs: Cases and Studies
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): at least junior standing
Description: This course examines the work of various entrepreneurs to gain insights into how new concepts are discovered and developed. Areas addressed include researching and developing a business concept, investigating market factors, planning financial strategies, and starting a business. The course prepares students for work on a business plan and also to be more creative managers.
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MGT 3220 - Legal Environment of Business II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210
Description: This course provides an overview of the contemporary legal environment in which businesses operate. It explores various forms of business organizations, such as corporations and limited liability companies, and business opportunities, such as franchises. Also covered are important areas of government regulation of business including securities law, antitrust law, environmental law, and bankruptcy law. The course also delves into the realm of employment law, with a focus on employment discrimination, affirmative action, and labor law.
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MGT 3230 - International Business Law
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210
Description: This course covers the legal context for international business decisions. Topics include selected elements of international law such as customary law and the law of treaties. Also covered are the international law of important/exporting, intellectual property, trade regulations, transportation, documentary transactions, contracts, agency/employment, and dispute resolution. Ethical aspects of the above areas are discussed.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3231
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MGT 3240 - Employment and Human Resource Law
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210
Description: This course is an in-depth study of the legal and practical implications of employment and human resources law. Students interested in management, human resources or owning their own business will benefit from this course. Topics include statutory law, common law and constitutional law as it relates to the employment/human resources context, employer/ employee relationship, antidiscrimination laws, labor law, litigation prevention methods and privacy. The focus of the course is on the practical elements of law, with an emphasis on Colorado and federal law.
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MGT 3250 - Colorado Water Law and Water Rights Administration
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy, and Junior Standing
Description: This course provides students with an in-depth study of the unique nature of Colorado water law and Colorado water rights administration. The course will survey the key issues surrounding the legal framework governing the allocation of water resources, administrative processes affecting water distribution, and policy considerations that influence decisions about the use and management of water resources in the state of Colorado. An overview of Colorado climate, geology and hydrology, as well as a review of Colorado’s early water use and development will provide the context for the study of the legal system with which the state and its citizens allocate water.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ENV or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): ENV 3250
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MGT 3260 - Managing Business Risk
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210 Legal Environment of Business I
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MGT 2210 Legal Environment of Business I
Description: This course addresses how business owners/managers deal with the various risks of running a business. Businesses can face unexpected and accidental losses from a variety of sources and, without a solid risk management plan for these contingencies, the resulting losses can result in bankruptcy. This course focuses on the processes used in identifying risk, evaluating the potential for losses to the organization, and creating a strategy to retain or transfer the risk. Major topics include risk to property, liability risk, legal considerations, risk financing strategies, and operational and strategic risks.
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MGT 3530 - Human Resources Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course provides the student with a broad overview of the contemporary issues, theories, and principles used to effectively manage human resources in organizations. The psychological, social, legal, and economic bases underlying the practices of human resource management are studied. Topics such as recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, and compensation are analyzed.
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MGT 3550 - Operations Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000 and CIS 2300 or CIS 3300 or MTH 1210 or MTH 1610
Description: This course is an introduction to operations management decision-making and to the tools used to enhance the decision-making process. Attention is given to the design and operation of the production/service system and its interrelationship with other systems in the organization. The course places special emphasis on the use of quantitative techniques in decision making. Topics include productivity, strategic positioning and design of operations (e.g., capacity, layout, location, and work methods), project management, forecasting, quality control, supply-chain management, and inventory management.
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MGT 3820 - International Business
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing
Description: This course is designed to enhance understanding of the international environment faced by businesses. Trade barriers, cultural differences, entry strategies into foreign markets, foreign currency, political environments, and economic environments are among the many topics surveyed to assist students in becoming aware of international issues and events influencing management in today’s global environment.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3820
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MGT 3850 - Global Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing
Description: This course focuses on opportunities for starting and developing new ventures in parts of the world outside the U.S. Characteristics that influence entrepreneurship in select countries, whose cultures and income levels are vastly different from one another, are examined, requiring students to compare, contrast, and draw conclusions about new venture opportunities in those countries. Students will develop a feasibility plan for an international venture opportunity in a selected foreign market. Upon completing this course, students will have a better understanding of the unique elements associated with starting a new venture in a foreign country.
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MGT 3980 - Internship in Management
Credits: 1-15
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000, plus two to three additional MGT courses; major in management; junior or senior status; and permission of instructor.
Description: Supervised by a faculty member within the major department, internships provide practical, hands-on experience in a professional field related to the major. Internship placements must be established prior to enrollment in this course in consultation with the Applied Learning Center.
Internship requirements vary by department. For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Applied Learning Center at 303-615-1333 or internships@msudenver.edu.
Note: Variable Credit
Course revised July 5, 2018
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MGT 4030 - Organizational Development and Change
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course examines the process of planned change and development strategies in organizations. The focus is on using knowledge of behavioral and social science to help organizations, groups, and individuals improve effectiveness in aligning with strategic objectives.
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MGT 4050 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course covers contemporary purchasing and supply-chain issues, concepts, and techniques related to the location, analysis, and monitoring of sources of goods, materials, and services.
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MGT 4350 - Enterprise Planning
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course provides a detailed overview of the demand-supply management process from an enterprise-wide perspective. Students will learn planning methods related to managing the demand chain, such as forecasting and basic demand management principles, as well as the techniques used to synchronize the supply chain with the demand chain to include aggregate planning, master scheduling, materials requirements planning, and enterprise resource planning.
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MGT 4420 - Entrepreneurial Business Planning
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of instructor
Description: This course requires the student to prepare a definitive, comprehensive business plan involving all aspects of a proposed new venture. To attract seed money and growth capital, the student plan must address probable start-up issues involving market analysis, competition, workforce and capacity planning. Emphasis is on financial viability and business plan packaging to secure financial seed money.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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MGT 4530 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course examines the behavior of individuals and small groups in organizational settings. The emphasis is on how organizations influence behavior in their quest for operating efficiency and effectiveness.
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MGT 4550 - Project Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000 and CIS 2300 or CIS 3300 or MTH 1210 or MTH 1610
Description: This course investigates the concepts and applicability of matrix organizations and project management. The unique nature of the project-management structure is also examined, including its emphasis on integrative decision making throughout a product’s life cycle.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 4550
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MGT 4610 - Labor/Employee Relations
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210 and MGT 3000
Description: This course provides the student with an understanding of the development of labor law and its application to the management of employer/employee relations. Cases and illustrations are used to demonstrate collective bargaining and methods of securing industrial peace.
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MGT 4620 - Performance Management and Reward Systems
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3530
Description: This course examines the management and reward of employee performance including methods of: (1) identifying, measuring and evaluating performance; (2) using performance data as a basis for human resource management decisions; and, (3) designing compensation systems to attract, retain, and motivate employees; and (4) ensuring strategic alignment of employee performance and organizational goals.
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MGT 4640 - Employee Training and Development
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3530
Description: This course focuses on the design, implementation, and uses of training and development as a necessary part of increasing the value of employee and manager skills. Rapid organizational change precipitated by global competition, multicultural and multinational workers, and technology implementation require organizations to develop the human potential and careers of their employees at all levels.
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MGT 4660 - Employee Selection
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3530
Description: This course introduces students to issues related to the selection and placement of employees, including workforce planning issues, sourcing and recruiting talent, and the proper use of selection tools and procedures that will facilitate the effective selection of talent.
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MGT 4700 - Global Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECO 3550, FIN 3100, MGT 3820, and MKT 2010 or MKT 3710 or MKT 3750
Description: This course focuses on the management challenges associated with developing strategies and managing the operations of companies whose activities cross national boundaries. Topics such as the challenges of creating global strategies, operating in different cultures, the implications of cross-national differences in institutional environments, along with how to design effective organizational structures for coordination and control in multinational operations, are discussed.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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MGT 4750 - Advanced Topics in Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000 and Senior Standing
Description: This course addresses current and emerging topics in management/business. Students research several management/business topics, integrate this research with material from other management and business courses, and recommend solutions, courses of action, or strategies for dealing with these issues. The topics addressed in this course will change over time as important issues in business, management, and/or society evolve.
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MGT 4830 - Workforce Diversity
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing
Description: This course provides an integrated perspective on the management practices and systems that influence the development and contributions of individuals within a culturally diverse workforce. The focus is on those practices that enhance an organization’s effectiveness in the increasingly competitive domestic and global marketplace.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: GWS, HON, or MGT.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural, Senior Experience
Cross Listed Course(s): GWS 4830, HON 4830
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MGT 4850 - Organizational and Management Consulting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, or Junior standing with permission of instructor
Description: This course introduces students to the consulting process and requires them to apply its steps to an actual organization or small business. Students develop skills in building rapport with clients, identifying major trends in a client’s organizational environment, identifying the major problems or issues facing a client organization, developing viable alternatives, and formulating and recommending solutions to the problems or issues identified. There is a service learning component where students apply course concepts to an actual business setting and reflect on their service experiences. (Service Learning)
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MGT 4950 - Strategic Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): completion of all other business core courses and senior standing
Description: This course presents concepts used by managers to develop companies that can prosper in a competitive, global environment. Students are provided the opportunity to apply the concepts and theories of strategic management along with knowledge gained from business courses, general studies, and work experience to the operating and strategic challenges faced by domestic and global organizations.
Note: There may be a service learning component where students apply course concepts to an actual business setting and reflect on their service experiences.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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BUS 1950 - Business Communication
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 1010 or CAS 1710 and ENG 1010.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ENG 1020
Description: This marketing course explores multiple forms of communication within a business environment. Emphasis is placed on writing, listening, speaking, nonverbal and interpersonal communication with internal and external business audiences. Students apply the principles learned to written exercises and oral presentations.
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MKT 1250 - Introduction to Sales
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces the environment of professional selling to the student and presents both consumers’ and business buyers’ perspectives. Areas covered include ethical considerations in professional selling and elements in the sales process. Students will meet industry representatives during classroom discussions to learn about potential career opportunities.
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MKT 1260 - Customer Service
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces the field of customer service as applied to both consumer and business buyers. Areas covered include: developing customer satisfaction, building customer loyalty, creating rapport, and managing customer expectations. Students will identify these areas through class lectures, guest speakers, cases, and homework assignments. Students will also learn about career opportunities.
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MKT 2010 - Marketing Around the Globe
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010
Description: Students study the importance of globalization in the business world where global markets are more connected and marketers must respond to the expectations of global consumers. The course covers the essential concepts of global marketing with the aid of extensive, real-life examples. The course offers balanced coverage of developed and developing markets. Integrating cultural analysis throughout the course, students examine global and local competition and forms of global market entry, as well as basic principles of global marketing strategies, such as price, product, distribution, and promotion.
Note: This course meets SBS II and Global Diversity requirements with the exception of Marketing major students.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences II, Global Diversity
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MKT 2040 - Business Communication
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 1010 or CAS 1710; ENG 1010, ENG 1020, and completion of General Studies requirements in quantitative literacy.
Description: This marketing course explores multiple forms of communication within a business environment. Emphasis is placed on writing, listening, speaking, nonverbal and interpersonal communication with internal and external business audiences. Students apply the principles learned to written exercises and oral presentations.
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MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021, completion of General Studies requirements in Oral Communication and Quantitative Literacy, and at least junior standing.
Description: This course helps students understand marketing, the process through which organizations analyze, plan, implement, and control programs to develop and maintain beneficial exchanges with target buyers. Effective marketing is critical for the long-term success of any business organization because this function ensures that the firm attracts, retains, and grows customers by creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MKT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3003
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