Course Descriptions
Curriculum
Regular offerings of the University (usually offered at least once every
two years) are listed above. Each semester a Semester Course Schedule
is produced listing the offered courses, available from the Registrar’s
Office. The last digit of the course code denotes the credit value of
the course.
Special Courses
Independent Study Courses
Identified with an “IS” and a code of x80x - x83x (if not a catalogued course). An IS course is specifically formatted to be delivered by a professor according to the individual student’s needs and learning style outside of a regular classroom setting. The IS course topic, requirements, and expectations are communicated through a course syllabus/contract between the student and instructor that specifies the nature and extent of interaction between the student and instructor and the expectations for satisfactory course completion. This syllabus along with the Request for Independent Study form must be submitted to the dean responsible for the department in which the course is offered. Based on the nature of the course and the student, the instructor of an IS course may require a number of face-to-face meetings. (A special Independent Study Fee is charged for Independent Study courses.)
Special Topic Courses
Identified with a “TOP” (unless the title includes the type of course) and a code of x84x – x91x . TOP courses are periodically included in the semester schedule to enrich the curriculum and are not listed specifically in the catalog. A professor instructs a semester-length structured class regarding a specific topic. These may be repeated for credit on different subjects.
Guided Research Courses
identified with a “GR” (unless the title includes the type of course) and a code of x92x – x93x . A GR course allows the student to conduct research under the direction of a professor, who guides the topic choice and research process. (A special Guided Research Fee equivalent to the Independent Study Fee may be required.)
Internship and Practicum Courses
Identified with an “INT” (unless the title includes the type of course) and a code of x94x - x96x . These allow the student a length of time at a specific location(s) where he/she makes application of the broad-range of theoretical learning while under the direct supervision of a professional in the discipline. (A special Internship or Practicum Fee may be required.)
Field Experience Courses
Identified with a “FLD” (unless the title includes the type of course) and a code of x97x . Students do short-term, on-site observations and evaluations in a discipline. Field experience courses may be repeated for credit. (A special Field Experience Fee may be required.)
Certified Prior Learning Courses
Credits awarded for learning obtained via sources that have been previously identified are identified with a “CPL” on the transcript.
Portfolio Courses
Credits awarded for learning verified through faculty assessment of students’ portfolios are identified with a “PRT” on the transcript. (A special Portfolio Assessment Fee is required.)
