Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2021-22

California University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Catalog
Download the undergraduate catalog (PDF)

This catalog is edited by the Academic Affairs Office.
California University of Pennsylvania
250 University Avenue
California PA 15419-1394
724-938-4404
www.calu.edu
The core values of California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U) are integrity, civility and responsibility.
Cal U is a member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education
2986 North Second Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
717-720-4000
www.passhe.edu

2

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

California University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Catalog...................... 2

Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
From the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About California University of Pennsylvania................................................ 12

Identity and Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Governance and Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Academic Policies and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accreditations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
University Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Louis L. Manderino Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Admissions......................................................................................................24
Evaluation of Applicants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specific Admission Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transfer Student Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Academic Departments and Programs..........................................................29
Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Programs......................................... 31

B.A. in Arabic to M.A. in Arabic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
B.A. in Jurisprudence to M.S. in Legal Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
B.A. in Mathematics to PSM in Applied Math. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
B.A. in Sociology: Social Deviance to M.Ed. in School Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
B.A. in Sociology: Social Deviance to M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
B.S. in Business Administration: Integrated Business to MBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
B.S. in Business Administration: MIS to MBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
B.S. in Commercial Music Technology to MBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.A. in Applied Criminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
B.S. in Exercise Science to M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
B.S. in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training to M.S. in Athletic Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to M.Ed. in School Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
B.S.B.A. in Accounting to M.Acc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
B.S.B.A. in Accounting to MBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
B.S.B.A. to MBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM Education K-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education to M.Ed. in Reading Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Language Arts/Reading to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM
Education K-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Language Arts/Reading to M.Ed. in Reading Specialist. . . 95
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Math to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM Education K-12. . . . . . . . 98
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Science to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM Education K-12. . . 102
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Social Studies to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM Education
K-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Social Studies to M.Ed. in Reading Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences............. 114
A.S.
B.A.
B.A.
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.

in Veterinary Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
in Anthropology: Archaeology Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
in Anthropology: Forensic Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
in Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
in Biology: Mortuary Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
in Biology: Plant Biology Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
in Biology: Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
3

Table of Contents
B.S. in Biology: Pre-Professional Concentrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
B.S. in Environmental Studies: Conservation Ecology Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
B.S. in Environmental Studies: Environmental Science Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
B.S. in Geology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
B.S. in Molecular Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
B.S. in Veterinary Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Minor in Anthropology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Minor in Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Minor in Environmental Geosciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Minor in Environmental Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Minor in Fisheries and Wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Minor in Geology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Minor in Hydrology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences.............152
A.S. in Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
B.S. in Business Administration: Integrated Business Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
B.S. in Business Administration: Management Information Systems Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
B.S.B.A. in Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
B.S.B.A. in Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
B.S.B.A. in Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
B.S.B.A. in Human Resource Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Corporate Communication Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Event Planning and Management Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Geo-Business Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Parks and Recreation Management Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Tourism and Hospitality Management Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
B.S.B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
B.S.B.A. in Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
B.S.B.A. in Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Certificate in Forensic Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Minor in Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Minor in Arts Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Minor in Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Minor in Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Minor in Event Planning and Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Minor in Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Minor in Forensic Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Minor in Geo-Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Minor in Geographic Information Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Minor in Human Resource Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Minor in Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Minor in Management Information Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Minor in Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Minor in Parks and Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Minor in Tourism Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering
Technology................................................................................................203
A.A.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
A.S. in Computer Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
A.S. in Digital Media Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
A.S. in Technical Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
A.S. in Technical Studies: Robotics Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
4

Table of Contents
A.S. in Technology Studies: UAS Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
B.S. in Computer Information Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
B.S. in Computer Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
B.S. in Digital Media Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
B.S. in Industrial Technology Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Minor in Computer Information Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Minor in Computer Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Minor in Digital Media Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Minor in Electrical Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Minor in Robotics Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology................................... 235

A.S. in Technical Studies: Applied Policing and Technology Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
B.S. in Criminal Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Criminology Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Cyber Forensics Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigation Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland and International Security Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Law and Justice Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
B.S. in Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Certificate in Diversity and Multicultural Competence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Certificate in Mental Health Technician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Minor in Criminal Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Minor in Forensic Investigation / Cyber Forensics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Minor in Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Minor in Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance................................... 263
B.A. in Communication Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
B.A. in English: Creative Writing Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
B.A. in English: Journalism Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
B.A. in English: Literature Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
B.A. in Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
B.A. in Theatre: Design and Entertainment Technology Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
B.A. in Theatre: Musical Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
B.S. in Commercial Music Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
B.S. in Commercial Music Technology: Commercial Music Business Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
B.S. in Graphic Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Minor in Acting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Minor in Art History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Minor in Communication Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Minor in Creative Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Minor in Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Minor in Design and Entertainment Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Minor in Graphic Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Minor in Journalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Minor in Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Minor in Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Minor in Musical Theatre Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Minor in Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Minor in Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Minor in Theatre History and Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Minor in Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
5

Table of Contents

Department of Education......................................................................... 309
A.S. in Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
B.S. in Professional Studies in Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
B.S.Ed. in Art: Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
B.S.Ed. in Biology: Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
B.S.Ed. in Chemistry: Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
B.S.Ed. in Communications: Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
B.S.Ed. in Earth and Space Science: Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
B.S.Ed. in English: Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
B.S.Ed. in Mathematics: Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Language Arts/Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Social Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
B.S.Ed. in Physics: Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
B.S.Ed. in Social Studies: Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
B.S.Ed. in Special Education Pre-K-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
B.S.Ed. in Technology Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Minor in Education Multidisciplinary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Minor in Foundations of Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Grades 4-8 Education: Language Arts and Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Grades 4-8 Education: Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Grades 4-8 Education: Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Grades 4-8 Education: Social Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Pre-K-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies.............................. 375
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.
B.S.

in Exercise Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
in Exercise Science: Professional Golf Management Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
in Sport Management Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
in Sport Management Studies: Professional Golf Management Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382

Department of Health Sciences............................................................... 385
A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
B.S. in Health Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
B.S. in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Certificate in Aging Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Minor in Gerontology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Minor in Health Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

Department of Health and Human Service Professions......................... 394
B.S. in Communication Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
BSW in Social Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Minor in Social Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Minor in Women's Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

Department of Humanities....................................................................... 406
A.A.
B.A.
B.A.
B.A.
B.A.
B.A.
B.A.
B.A.

in Liberal Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
in Arabic Language and Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
in Global Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
in History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
in Jurisprudence: Legal Studies Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
in Liberal Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
in Political Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
in Political Science: Pre-Law Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
6

Table of Contents
B.A. in Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
B.A. in Sociology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
B.A. in Sociology: Social Deviance Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
B.F.A. in Art Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Certificate in Arabic Language and Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Certificate in History of War, Service and the American Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Certificate in Spanish for Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Certificate in Spanish for Law Enforcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Certificate in Studio Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Certificate: Violence and Incidence Collaborative Evaluation in Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Minor in African American Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Minor in Arabic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Minor in French. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Minor in History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Minor in Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Minor in Pre-Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Minor in Sociology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Minor in Spanish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Minor in Studio Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences.............................. 449
B.A. in Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
B.A. in Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
B.S. in Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
B.S. in Earth Science: Climate Science Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
B.S. in Earth Science: Meteorology Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
B.S. in Statistics and Data Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
Certificate in Data Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Minor in Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Minor in Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Minor in Meteorology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466
Minor in Physics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
Minor in Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467

Department of Nursing and Allied Health............................................... 469
A.S. in Radiologic Technology/Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
BSN in Nursing (RN to BSN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

B.S. in General Education........................................................................474
Honors Program....................................................................................... 476
Military Science (ROTC)........................................................................... 478
The Basic Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

B.S. in Science and Technology: Multidisciplinary Studies................... 480
TRIO and Academic Development Services........................................... 483
Exploratory Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484

General Education Courses......................................................................... 485
Building a Sense of Community (1 Cr.).................................................. 486
Composition (3-6 Crs.)............................................................................. 487
Composition Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis List (EMEL)..................................... 489
Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis List Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490

Fine Arts (3 Crs.)...................................................................................... 492
Fine Arts Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492
7

Table of Contents

General Education (9-12 Crs.)................................................................. 494
Health and Wellness (3 Crs.)................................................................... 495
Health and Wellness Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495

Humanities (3 Crs.)...................................................................................496
Humanities Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496

Laboratory Component Courses (one course)....................................... 499
Laboratory Component Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy (3 Crs.)..................................... 501
Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501

Natural Sciences (3-4 Crs.)...................................................................... 502
Natural Sciences Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502

Public Speaking (3 Crs.).......................................................................... 504
Public Speaking Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504

Social Sciences (3 Crs.)........................................................................... 505
Social Sciences Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505

Special Experience Component Courses (one course)..........................507
Special Experience Component Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507

Technological Literacy (3 Crs.)................................................................509
Technological Literacy Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509

Writing-Intensive Component Courses (two courses)........................... 511
Writing-Intensive Component Course Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511

Course Descriptions..................................................................................... 514
Student Affairs.............................................................................................. 918

Vice President's Office / Dean of Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 919
Student Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920
Center for Volunteer Programs and Service Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
Counseling and Psychological Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
Dining Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922
End Violence Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922
Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922
Recreational Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922
Wellness Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 923

Financial Aid..................................................................................................925
Academic Success........................................................................................926
Academic Advising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926
Academic Scheduling and Placement Testing Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 927
Academic Support Programs and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 927
FERPA and Parent/Guest Portal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929
Prior Learning Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion..................................................... 930
Human Resources.........................................................................................931

Nondiscrimination Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 932
Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 932

Military and Veterans Affairs........................................................................934
8

Table of Contents

State Authorization....................................................................................... 935
Global Online Complaint Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935

Tuition and Fees........................................................................................... 936

9

Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2021-22

Disclaimer

This catalog is neither a contract nor an offer of a contract. The information it contains was accurate when it
was printed and/or placed on the Internet. Fees, deadlines, academic requirements, courses, degree programs,
academic policies and other matters described in this catalog may change without notice. Not all courses are
offered each academic year, and faculty assignments may change. This catalog is updated annually.

10

Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2021-22

From the President
California University of Pennsylvania has been a place of opportunity
for nearly 170 years. Since the institution was founded in 1852, students
have come to California to build a strong academic foundation, fulfill
their personal potential and prepare for successful careers.
Today, Cal U offers a high-quality academic experience, whether
students are on campus or online. Undergraduates choose from
among more than 100 programs of study, while graduate-level degree,
certificate and professional certification programs offer opportunities for
advanced study and professional growth.
Cal U faculty members are experts in their fields. Although many
professors are involved in research or other scholarly pursuits,
their passion is teaching. Working side by side with a team of
student support professionals, our faculty members are committed to
empowering students to become confident, successful learners.
Many academic programs include hands-on components, and students
are encouraged to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Through
practical, applied learning activities, Cal U students engage with and
serve the community, putting their education to work as they address
real-world issues. Both the Career and Professional Development
Center and the Internship Center give our students a competitive
advantage as they prepare to enter the workplace.
Cal U is a student-centered university, and we understand the
importance of a vibrant and inclusive campus environment. The University's secure, comfortable, on-campus
residence halls are second to none. About a mile away, on our upper campus, the Student Association Inc. makes
apartment-style living available at Vulcan Village.
More than 100 student clubs and organizations offer leadership opportunities and a broad range of activities. The
Herron Recreation and Fitness Center is open daily for individual workouts, group fitness classes and intramural
sports. On the upper campus, Roadman Park and the Student Association's SAI Farm host athletic contests and
outdoor recreation, as well as academic projects and fieldwork. Renowned speakers, performers and entertainers
visit our campus regularly, creating an atmosphere rich in culture and creativity.
Cal U is proud to be a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community, dedicated to academic excellence. We
strive to support each student and to graduate knowledgeable, confident, career-ready professionals. Inspired by
our core values of integrity, civility and responsibility, we give our students the tools and teaching they need to rise
up and achieve.
I invite you to unlock your story and build your future at Cal U.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Thorn, interim University President

11

California University of Pennsylvania

About California University of Pennsylvania

California University of Pennsylvania lies within the borough of California, a community of approximately 6,300
residents located on the banks of the Monongahela River, less than an hour's drive south of Pittsburgh. It is
accessible via Interstate 70 Exits 15 (PA 43), 16 (Speers) or 17 (PA 88, Charleroi) or via U.S. 40 (PA 43 or 88).
The Mon Valley Fayette Expressway (PA 43) links California to the federal Interstate Highway System. The
University is approximately 30 minutes from Exit 8 (New Stanton) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and an hour from
Pittsburgh International Airport.
The main campus consists of 98 acres, including the Phillipsburg annex. The 98-acre recreation complex, George
H. Roadman University Park, is located just over a mile from campus. This complex includes a football stadium,
an all-weather track, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a softball diamond, soccer and rugby fields, a cross
country course, areas for intramural sports and picnic facilities.
Adjoining Roadman Park is the 94-acre SAI Farm, purchased in 2010. The parcel includes a cross country
course, recreation space and a farmhouse that has been renovated for student meetings. Together, Roadman
Park and the SAI Farm comprise the University's upper campus.
In the University’s award-winning residence halls, students enjoy the comfort and convenience of on-campus
living, usually sharing a bathroom with no more than one other person. All residence halls are air-conditioned and
have state-of-the-art sprinkler and security systems.
Roadman Park is the site of an upper-campus housing complex, Vulcan Village, whose residents live in
attractive, furnished garden-style apartments owned by the nonprofit Student Association Inc. Most Vulcan Village
apartments have individual baths, living room, dining area, completely furnished kitchen (including dishwasher
and microwave) and full-size washer and dryer. Vulcan Flyer shuttles make it easy for Vulcan Village residents to
ride to and from the main campus.
The geographic location of the University gives the resident student opportunities to explore and pursue a wide
variety of activities. The University is a short drive from scenic locations for camping, hiking, fishing, hunting,
white-water rafting, canoeing and skiing. In addition to varied cultural activities on campus, students have
easy access to the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, located only 35 miles north of the campus. This provides an
opportunity to enjoy the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; the Pittsburgh Ballet; the Civic Light Opera; the David
L. Lawrence Convention Center; the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates; various museums; and all of the
excitement and attractions of a major metropolitan area.

History

The institution that is now California University of Pennsylvania began as an academy in 1852. It has evolved over
the years into a comprehensive university, one of the 14 state-owned institutions that comprise Pennsylvania's
State System of Higher Education.
1852: A two-story academy, offering education from kindergarten through college, is established in the recently
founded community of California, Pa.
1865: The academy obtains a charter as a normal school for its district and becomes a teacher-preparatory
institution.
1874: The institution is renamed the South-Western Normal School.
1914: The commonwealth acquires the institution and renames it the California State Normal School. The
curriculum becomes exclusively a two-year preparatory course for elementary school teachers.
1928: The institution becomes California State Teachers College, returning to its previous status as a four-yeardegree-granting institution, concentrating on industrial arts and special education.
12

California University of Pennsylvania
1959: Liberal arts curricula are introduced and the college becomes California State College.
1962: A graduate program is introduced.
1974: The college develops a special mission in science and technology.
1983: On July 1, 1983, the college becomes part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and
changes its name to California University of Pennsylvania.
1983: The College of Science and Technology becomes fully operational.
1996: The College of Science and Technology is renamed the Eberly College of Science and Technology,
honoring the Eberly Foundation for its philanthropic generosity.
1998: The University formally adopts three core values: integrity, civility and responsibility.
2002: The University Council of Trustees formally adopts a list of rights and responsibilities.
2004-2007: The University responds to student needs and completely redesigns the concept of residence life. Six
suite-style residence halls are constructed on the main campus, and an apartment complex now known as Vulcan
Village is constructed on the upper campus.
2009: After a major renovation and expansion project, Herron Recreation and Fitness Center is re-dedicated.
2010: The Student Association Inc. purchases SAI Farm and begins developing the location as a site for student
recreation, learning and meetings.
2011: The Phillipsburg Soccer Facility is dedicated.
2012: Geraldine M. Jones is named acting President of the University; she is named interim President the
following year.
2013: In May, the former Residence Hall A is renamed the G. Ralph Smith II Honors Hall in recognition of a
former English professor whose bequest to the University is the largest in its modern history. In October, the
former Residence Hall C is renamed Ivan '41 and Adelaide Ivill '38 Guesman Hall in honor of the philanthropic
alumni couple.
2015: Natali Student Center is re-dedicated after a two-year renovation and expansion project.
2016: Geraldine M. Jones is inaugurated as California’s seventh President.
2018: The largest gift in the institution’s history establishes the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education,
named for donors Karen and Tom ’77 Rutledge.
2019: Coover Hall, which houses applied engineering and technology programs, plus courses in art and graphic
design, is rededicated, following a two-year renovation.
2021: Robert Thorn is named interim President of the University, following the retirement of President Geraldine
M. Jones.
(Additional information about the University and its history may be found in the book California University of
Pennsylvania: The People's College in the Monongahela Valley, by Regis J. Serinko, published in 1992.)

13

California University of Pennsylvania

Identity and Mission
Identity

California University of Pennsylvania, a comprehensive regional institution of higher education and a member
of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community
dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies that is devoted to
building character and careers, broadly defined. The University is inspired by its core values of Integrity, Civility
and Responsibility and is guided by its Bill of Rights and Responsibilities:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

We have the right to safety and security;
We have the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of others;
We have the right to be treated with respect;
We have the responsibility to treat others with respect;
We have the right to expect the best;
We have the responsibility to give our best;
We have the right to be treated fairly;
We have the responsibility to treat others fairly.

Vision

Supporting the vision of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, California University of Pennsylvania
will exemplify academic excellence, innovation, service, personal growth and social justice for all.

Mission

The mission of California University of Pennsylvania is to provide a high-quality, student-centered education that
prepares an increasingly diverse community of lifelong learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to the
regional, national and global society, while serving as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and
economic development. Accordingly, the Cal U Strategic Plan 2015-2020 looks to our mission for inspiration and
guidance.
This strategic plan is designed to empower the University to serve as a resource in the region and the
Commonwealth. The strategic plan consists of five goals, with 17 objectives (strategies) that are designed to
enable the strategic plan to be a "living document" that will lead California University of Pennsylvania into the
future.
The strategic plan focuses the University on three key initiatives to assure the success of the University in the
coming years. Those initiatives are:
• Enhancing the academic excellence and experience of our students.
• Operating with sound and efficient fiscal and governance practices.
• Achieving optimal enrollment in these challenging times.

Legacy

Founded in 1852, and now in its second 150 years of service, the University is committed above all to academic
excellence and intellectual rigor in the context of personal and institutional Integrity, Civility and Responsibility.
Adopted by the Council of Trustees of California University of Pennsylvania on June 4, 2003.

Governance and Administration

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Chancellor

Daniel Greenstein
14

California University of Pennsylvania

Board of Governors

Cynthia D. Shapira, Chair
David M. Maser, Vice Chair; Chair, Student Success Committee
Samuel H. Smith, Vice Chair; Chair, Audit and Compliance Committee
Donald E. Houser, Jr., Chair, Governance and Leadership Committee
Thomas S. Muller, Chair, University Success Committee
Marian D. Moskowitz, Vice Chair, Student Success Committee
Neil R. Weaver, Vice Chair, University Success Committee
Rep. Tim Briggs
Nicole Dunlop
Alex Fefolt
Tanya I. Garcia, Designee for Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega
William “Bill” Gindlesperger
Sen. Scott Martin
Noe Ortega, Acting Secretary of Education
Rep. Brad Roae
B. Michael Schaul
Sen. Judith L. Schwank
Larry C. Skinner
Meg Snead, Designee for Gov. Tom Wolf
Stephen L. Washington, Jr.
Governor Tom Wolf
Janet L. Yeomans

California University of Pennsylvania
Interim President
Robert J. Thorn

Council of Trustees

James T. Davis '73, chair
Anthony H. Amadio '73
Robin M. Betza
Stephen M. DeFrank '92
Maria Dovshek, student trustee
Sandra Guthrie '01
James W. Harris '80
Sean T. Logue
Larry Maggi '79
Barry Niccolai '93
Justin Nwokeji '05
Daniel Greenstein, chancellor, ex-officio

Office of the President

Anna Stewart, interim executive assistant
Joy Folmar, administrative assistant II

Academic Affairs

Daniel E. Engstrom, interim provost/vice president for academic affairs
Mark Aune, director of honors program
Lanie Bilitski, administrative assistant
Jodie Bonidie, academic events coordinator
Leonard Colelli, associate provost for assessment and accreditation
Brenda Fredette, dean, Eberly College of Science and Technology
15

California University of Pennsylvania
Shayne Gervais, university registrar
Yugo Ikach, dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research
Douglas Hoover, dean of library services and undergraduate research
Daphne Livingstone, executive staff assistant to the provost
Kristen Majocha, dean, College of Education and Liberal Arts
Marta McClintock-Comeaux, director of women's studies
Stephen H. Whitehead, associate provost of innovation and associate vice president for academic affairs

Administration and Finance

Fawn Petrosky, interim vice president for administration and finance
James Ahearn, director of payroll
Paul Allison, associate vice president and chief information officer for university technology services
Keith Curran, comptroller
Adam Gill, director of budget and strategic planning
Eric Guiser, director of human resources
Kristine Hall, administrative assistant
Christopher Johnston, director of parking and transportation
Michael Kanalis, director of facilities management
Edward McSheffery, chief of university police
Jack Rogers, director of student accounts
Thomas Taylor, director of administrative services
Ben Wise, fire safety specialist for environmental health and safety

Communication and Marketing

Christine Kindl, vice president for communications and marketing
Erin Angotti, SEO coordinator
Jeff Bender, director of digital communications
Emily Boarts, creative project manager
Zach Frailey, photo manager/editor
Phil Haragos, artist/illustrator 3
Keli Henderson, director of marketing
Ruth Kinder, administrative assistant I
Denise King, marketing assistant
Wendy Mackall, director of communications and public relations
John Miller, web designer/CMS coordinator
Greg Sofranko, director of creative services
Anthony Sonita, social media specialist

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Sheleta Camarda-Webb, interim chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer

Enrollment Management

T. David Garcia, vice president for enrollment management
Ben Brudnock, director of graduate admissions
Rhonda Gifford, director of career and professional development center
Jeffrey DeRubbo, director of financial aid
Jill Loop, director of academic success initiatives
Tracey Sheetz, dean of undergraduate admissions
Dana Turcic, executive staff assistant to the vice president for enrollment management

Student Affairs

Larry Sebek, interim vice president for student affairs/dean of students
Debra Anderson, nurse supervisor
16

California University of Pennsylvania
Rebecca Barnhart, residence hall director
Dawn Bellotti, RN
Jayna Bonfini, counselor, assistant professor, counseling center
Terry Carnathan, coordinator of informal recreation and wellness
Tammy Clark, administrative assistant for university housing
Debra Custer, management technician, office for students with disabilities
Cathie Czernecki, RN
Cody Deitz, residence hall director
Brenda DePaoli, executive staff assistant, division of student affairs
Melissa Dunn, director of student engagement
Robert Farquhar, management technician, conference services/student engagement/auxiliary services
Paul Fazio, assistant director of student center
Donna George, PASSHE alcohol and other drug coalition coordinator
Christa Grillo, RN
Diane Hasbrouck, director, center for volunteer programs and service learning/commuter and non-traditional
student services
Thomas Hasbrouck, assistant director of recreational services
Donna Hoak, secretary, women's center/end violence center/student conduct
Cheryl Lotti, RN
John Massella, director, associate professor, office for students with disabilities
Becky McMillen, director of auxiliary enterprises
Rachel Michaels, director of student wellness support services
Gloria Minutello, technical director
Dawn Moeller, clinical psychologist/professor, counseling center
Lindsay Mongell, director of events, conference services
James Pflugh, associate dean for student conduct
Tina Pierce, certified registered nurse practitioner
Micah Reed, residence hall director
Jamison Roth, director of recreational services
Nancy Skobel, associate dean for student affairs
Stephanie Stern, counselor, assistant professor, counseling center
Anthony Steve, student affairs systems administrator, CalCard services
Timothy Susick, associate vice president for student affairs, T.R.A.I.T. coordinator
Jackie Thorn, facilities and occupancy manager, university housing
Diane Tomi, administrative assistant, wellness center/recreational services
Terry Wigle, associate dean for student affairs

Student Association Inc. (SAI) / Vulcan Village

Nicole Arthur, administrative assistant, SAI
Kimberly Cupplo, senior traditional accountant, SAI
Pam DelVerne, director of technology services, SAI
Cheryl Golembiewski, student center coordinator, SAI
Lisa Hartley, accounts payable/payroll supervisor, SAI
Jeff Helsel, director of print and multimedia journalism, SAI
Joy Helsel, director of fraternity and sorority life/special publications, SAI
Leigh Ann Lincoln, chief financial officer, SAI
Richard Morris, maintenance technician, Vulcan Village
Justin Schiefelbein, community manager, Vulcan Village
Ron Sealy, athletic practice fields foreman, SAI
Jared Shiner, contract and marketing manager, Vulcan Village
Keith Skirpan, senior housing accountant, SAI
Gary Smith, director of CUTV operations, SAI
Thomas Zemany, maintenance manager, Vulcan Village

17

California University of Pennsylvania

University Development and Alumni Relations

Anthony Mauro, vice president for university development and alumni relations
Ryan Barnhart, director of alumni relations
Christian Caldwell, manager of data and support services
Cathy Connelly, senior director of development
Mariah Peoples, development assistant
Marisa Novak, executive staff assistant to vice president for university development and alumni relations
Justin James, development associate
Randi Minerva, manager of annual giving programs
Staci Tedrow, administrative assistant for alumni relations

Academic Policies and Procedures

Faculty advisers are available to assist students in academic planning and to discuss student academic progress.
Please visit https://www.calu.edu/inside/policies/ to view the most current academic policies.

Accreditations

UNIVERSITY MEMBERSHIPS, RECOGNITIONS AND
ACCREDITATIONS
MEMBER of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

MEMBER of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
1307 New York Ave. NW, Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20005-4701
202-293-7070
Fax 202-296-5819
www.aascu.org
MEMBER of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
1307 New York Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005-4701
202-293-2450
Fax 202-457-8095
www.aacte.org
ACCREDITED by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
3624 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267-284-5000
Fax 215-662-5501
www.msche.org

PROGRAM RECOGNITIONS and
CERTIFICATIONS

Administrative Program for Principals (Embedded within the Master’s Program) and Superintendent Letter of
Eligibility (Post-Master’s Certification)
Recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC)
1615 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-3483
18

California University of Pennsylvania
703-518-6256
Fax 703-549-5568
http://naesp.org
B.S. Chemistry Program, Certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS)
th

1155 16 St.
Washington, DC 20036
www.acs.org/cpt

PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

B.A. Art, BFA Studio Art, and B.S.Ed. Art Education programs, accredited by the National Association of Schools
of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Dr. Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190
703-437-0700
Fax 703-437-6312
nasad.arts-accredit.org
B.S. (Business Administration: Management Information Systems and Integrated Global Business
concentrations), B.S.B.A. (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, Interdisciplinary
Studies in Business and Commerce, Management, Marketing), MBA (Accounting, Applied Economics, Business
Analytics, Healthcare Management, Management, Nursing Administration, Social Work Administration), and
M.Acc. (Accountancy) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP)
World Headquarters
th

11520 West 119 Street
Overland Park, KS 66213 913-339-9356
https://www.acbsp.org/
M.S. Communication Disorders program, accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA)
2200 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850-3289
301-296-5700
Fax 301-296-8580
www.asha.org
B.S. Computer Engineering Technology program, accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
410-347-7700
Fax 410-625-2238
www.abet.org
B.S. Computer Information Systems program, accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
415 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-347-7700
www.abet.org
B.S. Computer Science program, accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
415 N. Charles St.
19

California University of Pennsylvania
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-347-7700
www.abet.org
M.Ed. School Counseling and M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs, accredited by the Council for the
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
500 Montgomery St, Suite 350
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-535-5990
Fax 703-739-6209
www.cacrep.org
B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology program, accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
410-347-7700
Fax 410-625-2238
www.abet.org
A.S. and B.S. Digital Media programs, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic
Communications, Inc. (ACCGC)
1034 W. 15th St.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-3659
319-266-8432
www.accgc.org
B.S. Graphic Design program, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Dr., Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190
703-437-0700
Fax 703-437-6312
nasad.arts-accredit.org
B.S. Mechatronics Engineering Technology, accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
410-347-7700
Fax 410-625-2238
www.abet.org
BSN and MSN (Nursing) programs, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791 x249
Fax 202-887-8476
www.ccneaccreditation.org
B.A. Parks and Recreation Management program, accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association
Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)
1401 Marvin Rd. NE
STE 307, #172
Lacey, WA 98516
360-205-2096
Fax 360-453-7893
20

California University of Pennsylvania
https://accreditationcouncil.org/
A.A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant program, accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
703-706-3243 or 800-999-2782, ext. 3243
www.capteonline.org
A.S. Radiologic Technology program, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 28050
Chicago, Il 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Fax 312-704-5304
www.jrcert.org
M.S. + Certification program School Psychology program, accredited by the National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP)
4340 E. West Highway, Suite 402
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-0270
Fax 301-657-0275
www.nasponline.org
BSW and MSW (Social Work) programs, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1701 Duke St., Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-8080
Fax 703-683-8099
www.cswe.org
Educator Preparation programs, approved by NCATE, now referred to as the Council for the Accreditation of
Education Preparation (CAEP)
th

1140 19 St. NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
202-223-0077
www.caepnet.org
B.A. Theatre program (and concentrations in Musical Theatre and Design and Entertainment Technology), Estill
(voice) Education Affiliate, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
11250 Roger Bacon Dr. Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190
703-437-0700
Fax 703-437-6312
Nast.arts-accredit.org
A.S. and B.S. Veterinary Technology programs, accredited by the AVMA Division of Education and Research
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
800-248-2862, ext. 6624
Fax 847-285-5732
www.avma.org

21

California University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania is currently seeking accreditation for their new Athletic Training program
and is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The institution
will be submitting a self-study to begin the accreditation process on July 1, 2022. Submission of the self-study
and completion of a site visit does not guarantee that the program will become accredited. Students that graduate
from the program prior to accreditation WILL NOT be eligible to sit for the credentialing examination for athletic
trainers and will not be eligible for licensure in most states.

University Police

The California University Police Department is a fully recognized law enforcement agency as authorized by 71
P.S. 646, the Administrative Code of 1929 as amended and Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Status
(Crimes and Offenses), and 24 P.S. 20-1006-A (14) 20-10A (5) of the State System of Higher Education Act.
The department consists of professionally trained individuals capable of responding to requests for assistance in
routine and emergency situations. The department, a diverse group of police officers, communications officers
and secretarial staff, provides continuous 24-hour assistance to the University community.
The staff includes a director/chief, assistant chief, four lieutenants (three patrol supervisors and one criminal
investigator), one specialist/K-9 handler and 11 additional commissioned police officers that have received
certification from a MPOETC- approved Act 120 police academy. Two security officers (dispatchers) and an
administrative assistant contribute to the operation of the department.
Cal U's Police Department has also established a K-9 unit that will help track lost persons, recover evidence and
engage in drug searches and public relations activities, in addition to day-to-day patrol of campus.
Additional services offered to University students, faculty and staff include parking and traffic management,
criminal investigations, health, fire and safety surveys, special event planning, accident investigation and crime
prevention information and presentations.
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania College and University Security Act and the Federal Crime Awareness and Campus
Security Act of 1990, postsecondary institutions, including colleges and universities, must annually make available
to all applicants, students and employees information with respect to campus crime statistics and the security
policies of the institution.
The information is compiled by Cal U and made available through the Office of Admissions, Office of Student
Affairs and University Police and on the University website.

Louis L. Manderino Library

LOUIS L. MANDERINO LIBRARY is committed to providing the resources needed to support the research
needs of Cal U students. This includes a substantial collection of peer-reviewed journals, books (including ebooks), online research databases and audiovisual materials. In addition to our collections, the library provides
both individual and collaborative study areas, including private rooms for group use. To help reduce the stress of
studying, the library has vending machines with drinks and snacks, a collection of popular DVDs, a graphic novel
collection and a selection of popular reading books.
Electronic Resources: Online information retrieval has made library research more thorough and more efficient.
Using the library's research databases and online catalog, students can quickly locate and access an impressive
collection of scholarly journals, magazines, books, e-books, newspapers and audiovisual materials. All of the
library's electronic resources are accessible from on- and off-campus locations, so students can research
anywhere they have Internet access. Since the library is constantly working to provide the best resources for our
students, please visit the library's website (https://library.calu.edu) for the current list of library resources.
Research Services and Library Instruction: With so many research options available, it can be daunting
to know how to search effectively. Help with this process is available to students from the research librarians.
22

California University of Pennsylvania
Students are encouraged to contact the librarians through scheduled personal appointments, in the library or
by telephone, email, chat, text or a Zoom online meeting. Cal U librarians are faculty members and work with
classroom professors to provide instruction sessions to students regarding the effective use of library resources in
their coursework.
Shared Library Resources and Interlibrary Loan: Beyond our own collections, Cal U participates in several
resource-sharing programs that offer students a wealth of additional resources. When Manderino Library does
not have the book a student needs, the online E-ZBorrow system allows students to request books from scores of
academic libraries in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey and New York. This system is both fast and free. If
the book cannot be obtained from an E-ZBorrow library, or if a student needs an article that is not available in the
library’s journal resources, these can be requested from other libraries through our Interlibrary Loan Office.

23

Admissions - Undergraduate Admissions

Admissions

How to Apply to California University of Pennsylvania
Address inquiries to:

Admissions Office
California University of Pennsylvania
250 University Ave.
California, PA 15419-1394
Phone: 724-938-4404
Toll Free: 1-888-412-0479
Fax: 724-938-4564
Email Address: admissions@calu.edu
Apply online at calu.edu/apply
We encourage applicants to schedule an appointment to visit the University at calu.edu/visit

General Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission as a degree-seeking student, applicants must submit the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Completed application form.
Non-refundable application fee.
Official high school transcript (or GED certificate/diploma and scores).
SAT or ACT scores (optional).
Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
International students should check international admission requirements.

NOTE: Some academic programs have additional requirements. Additionally, students in special categories of
admission should check the section on Specific Admission Requirements for required application materials.

Evaluation of Applicants

All applications are individually evaluated. As soon as applications are complete, decisions are reached and
applicants notified. Every attempt is made to complete this process within two weeks.
Admission standards have been established by the University to select those students who will be most likely to
succeed in the various programs of the University.
1. Academics. An applicant must be a graduate of an approved or accredited secondary school or
have an equivalent preparation as determined by any state's Department of Education.
2. Assessment and Ability Standards. An ability to do work in higher education should be evident
from an assessment examination such as the SAT or ACT. Cumulative grade-point average is
considered in evaluation of the application. In certain instances, other kinds of evidence may be
used to determine the ability to do such work.
3. Character and Personality. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they possess the
personality traits, interests, attitudes and personal characteristics necessary for higher education.
4. Admission to Special Curricula. A student seeking admission to a special curriculum may be
required to complete additional requirements or have earned specific credentials.
The Office of Admissions considers as many variables as possible in making admission decisions: class rank,
GPA, type of curriculum completed in relation to proposed major, school counselor or other recommendations,

24

Admissions - Undergraduate Admissions
personal essay, on-campus interview, standardized test scores, activities and maturity. Each of the variables
contributes to the overall assessment of applicants.

Student Credentials

All credentials presented in support of an application for admission become the property of the University and
cannot be returned to the student. The complete file will be retained according to the provision of University policy
and the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.
All information filed in support of the application must be complete and authentic. Any false information may be
grounds for denial or dismissal.

Pennsylvania Residency

Residency is determined at the time of admission. Change of residency may only occur by appealing to the
residency appeals committee. For more information, contact the Office of the Provost and vice president for
academic affairs at 724-938-4407 after admission and prior to registration.

Advanced Placement Credit

A student who has taken advanced placement examinations under the auspices of the Educational Testing
Service may receive credit for them at California, provided the score is 3.00 or higher. Some courses require
minimum scores of 4.00.

Specific Admission Requirements
Freshmen

Students attending a postsecondary institution for the first time beyond high school graduation are considered
first-year (new freshmen) students. All students in this classification must submit the materials listed for General
Admissions Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Completed application form.
Non-refundable application fee.
Official high school transcript (or GED certificate/diploma and scores).
SAT or ACT scores (optional).

Transfers

Transfer Students are defined as students seeking admission to California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U) who
have earned university credit following high school graduation.
Transfer students seeking admission to Cal U must submit:
1. Completed application form.
2. Non-refundable application fee.
3. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended.
• Students will not be granted transfer credits from prior institutions after
matriculation to the university.
4. Submit a high school transcript if there are fewer than 12 transferrable credits from a regionally
accredited institution. (Transferrable credits are a grade of D or higher and non-developmental.)

Early Admission for High School Students

High school students may be eligible for early admission to Cal U through the Office of Admissions, provided the
following requirements have been met:
1. The student must submit a completed application and pay the application fee.
25

Admissions - Undergraduate Admissions
2. The applicant must have completed the sophomore year of high school and be enrolled in a
college preparatory curriculum.
3. An early admission authorization form must be completed with all necessary signatures affixed.
4. The student's official high school transcript must be submitted and reflect a cumulative grade
point average of 3.00 for the past two years. (For upcoming juniors, ninth- and tenth-grade
averages will be used.)
5. The applicant must have taken the PSAT, SAT or ACT examination. Contact the Office
of Admissions at 724-938-4404 for the current requirements.
6. The student's status will be classified as non-degree for each session while still in high school.
7. The student must submit an authorization form for each session that enrollment at Cal U is
desired.
8. If a student desires to attend Cal U upon graduation, they must apply by submitting an
application and final high school transcript. A second application fee is not required.

Graduates of Cal U

Students who graduated from Cal U and are seeking an additional degree of the same level must complete a
readmissions application for the second degree. Students seeking a graduate degree are required to submit a
graduate application and all requirements and pay an application fee.

Other Post-baccalaureate Students

Students who graduated from another institution and want to enroll in undergraduate programs at Cal U must
submit a completed application, application fee and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

International Students

International students are defined as students seeking admission to the University who possess citizenship with
countries other than the United States of America and nations formally party to the Compact of Free Association.
First-time international students seeking admission to the University must submit:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Completed international admissions application form.
Non-refundable application fee.
Copy of the biographical page of their passport.
Official high school transcripts showing senior secondary grades or equivalent credential.
Official college entrance examination scores (optional).
English Language Test Scores.
Completed affidavit of financial support and financial documentation.

All credentials presented in support of an application for admission become the property of the University. The
International Admissions official will exercise professional judgment in the context of the student’s education
system in their nation of origin. Assuming that all records indicate that international students could be successful,
final admission is contingent upon acceptable clearance from the education authorities of the home country and
from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
International students seeking to transfer to California University of Pennsylvania must submit the above items in
addition to certified English translations of transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended for admission.

Visiting Students

Students who wish to enroll at Cal U with the expectation of transferring credits to their home institution and do
not wish to receive a degree from Cal U are classified as visiting students. Admission is granted for the approved
semester only. For more information regarding the admissions process for visiting students, contact the Office of
Admissions at 724-938-4404 or admissions@calu.edu.

26

Admissions - Undergraduate Admissions

Non-degree Students

Students may take courses at Cal U without being a candidate for a degree. Non-degree students must submit a
completed application, application fee and all appropriate official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Tuition
and fees are the same as for degree-seeking students. Students may complete up to 30 credits in a non-degreeseeking status. After reaching 30 credits, students must either declare a major or indicate in writing that they do
not plan to pursue a degree at Cal U.
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 724-938-4404.

Veterans

Veterans of the United States armed forces who have not attended an institution of higher education since their
honorable discharge are admitted to Cal U upon following the general admission procedures. Veterans may be
awarded credit for their military training and military schools. All veterans, reservists and National Guard members
who have been honorably discharged may be eligible for credits.
Each veteran or reservist seeking such an award must submit a copy of DD 214 to the director of Veterans Affairs.
Military personnel are encouraged to submit their transcripts to the Office of Articulation and Transfer Evaluation.
Evaluations are conducted based on the latest American Council of Education Guides. For more information
regarding military transcripts, contact the Office of Transfer Admissions at 724-938-5939.

Active Military

Military personnel are encouraged to submit their transcripts to the Office of Transfer Admissions. Evaluations are
conducted based on the latest American Council of Education Guides. For more information regarding military
transcripts, contact the Office of Transfer Admissions at 724-938-5939.

Transfer Student Policies

Please contact the Office of Articulation and Transfer Evaluation at 724-938-5939 or transfer@calu.edu for
answers to any questions regarding articulation agreements or transfer credits.

Student Transfer Policy

California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U) does not set a maximum number of transferable credits. The
following requirements apply to undergraduate students:
• All first baccalaureate degree students will take at least 30 of the last 60 credits from Cal U.
• All first associate degree students will take at least 15 of their last 30 credits from Cal U.
• All first baccalaureate and associate students must complete at least 50% of the major coursework
from any of the 14 universities that comprise the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
• All students completing their first undergraduate certificate must take at least 50% of the credits
required for the certificate from one of the 14 universities that comprise the Pennsylvania State
System of Higher Education.
• All students completing their first undergraduate minor must take at least 50% of the credits
required for the minor from one of the 14 universities that comprise the Pennsylvania State System
of Higher Education.
Grades of “D” or above will be accepted for transfer. Grades in a course submitted for a major/minor program
requirement must meet the minimum grade required by the department in the parallel course. The academic
department reserves the right to require the course be repeated at Cal U if the minimum grade requirement is not
met.
When courses are transferred, only the credits are counted. The grades of transfer courses are not included when
the Cal U grade point average is calculated.
27

Admissions - Undergraduate Admissions
Courses taken at a community college or proprietary school, the equivalents of which are designated as upperlevel courses at Cal U, will only transfer in as upper-level major equivalent courses upon the approval of the
department. If the department deems the course is not an upper-level equivalent course, it will transfer in as an
elective in the major area.
Developmental courses are not transferrable to Cal U.
Although credits will always transfer according to these provisions, regulations that govern the national
professional accreditation of certain programs offered at Cal U may not permit some courses taken in programs
not similarly accredited at other two- and four-year institutions to be transferred as the equivalents of courses that
may be similarly entitled or described at Cal U. Students who transfer to Cal U under an approved Program-toProgram Articulation Agreement are guaranteed to transfer into a parallel bachelor degree program with junior
standing. (https://patrac.org)

28

Academic Departments and Programs

Academic Departments and Programs

Academic programs are organized by academic department, which are (in turn) organized by college within the
University. Below is a list of academic departments, by college. Information about specific academic programs is
found under each department within the catalog.

College of Education and Liberal Arts

Academic departments under the College of Education and Liberal Arts include:
• Criminal Justice and Psychology: The Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology offers
programs in criminal justice and psychology.
• Culture, Media, and Performance: The Department of Culture, Media, and Performance offers
programs in art history; communication studies; English; graphic design; music; philosophy; and
theatre.
• Education: The Department of Education offers programs in administrative leadership; childhood
education; secondary education; and special education.
• Health and Human Service Professions: The Department of Health and Human Service
Professions offers programs in communication disorders; counselor education; social work; and
women's studies.
• Humanities: The Department of Humanities offers programs in African American studies; art;
history; global studies; jurisprudence; languages; liberal studies; political science; and sociology.
(The federally funded TRIO program also is housed in this college.)

Eberly College of Science and Technology

Academic departments under Eberly College of Science and Technology include:
• Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences: The Department of Biology, Geology and
Environmental Sciences offers programs in anthropology; biology; environmental studies; fisheries
and wildlife; geology; molecular biology; and veterinary technology.
• Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences: The Department of Business, Economics and
Enterprise Sciences offers programs in accounting; business administration; economics; finance;
human resource management; interdisciplinary studies in business and commerce; management;
and marketing.
• Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology: The Department
of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology offers programs in
computer engineering technology; computer information systems; computer science; cybersecurity;
digital media technology; electrical engineering technology; industrial technology; mechatronics
engineering technology; robotics engineering technology; and unmanned aerial systems/drone
technology.
• Exercise Science and Sport Studies: The Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
offers programs in exercise science and sports management.
• Health Sciences: The Department of Health Sciences offers programs in athletic training; health
sciences; and physical therapy assistant.

29

Academic Departments and Programs
• Mathematics and Physical Sciences: The Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
offers programs in applied mathematics; chemistry; earth sciences; mathematics; physics; and
statistics and data science.
• Nursing and Allied Health: The Department of Nursing and Allied Health offers programs in
radiologic technology and nursing.

Additional Programming
•
•
•
•

General Education Degree
Honors Program
Military Science (ROTC)
Science and Technology: Multidisciplinary Studies Degree

Selecting a Major

Students should select a major by either the end of the third regular semester or upon the completion of 45 credit
hours. This does not prohibit students from changing their major later in their careers; however, they will have
difficulty completing requirements within eight semesters if they change majors after three semesters. Students
who do not wish to pursue either a single discipline or course of study have interdisciplinary program options.

30

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Programs
Programs

• Arabic Language
• B.A. in Arabic to M.A. in Arabic
• Athletic Training
• B.S. in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training to M.S. in Athletic Training
• Business and Economics
• B.S. in Business Administration: Integrated Business to MBA
• B.S. in Business Administration: MIS to MBA
• B.S. in Commercial Music Technology to MBA
• B.S.B.A. in Accounting to M.Acc.
• B.S.B.A. in Accounting to MBA
• B.S.B.A. (Various Concentrations) to MBA (Various Concentrations)
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to M.S. in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling
• B.A. in Sociology: Social Deviance to M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Criminal Justice
• B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.A. in Criminal Justice: Applied Criminology
• Education (Elementary)
• B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education to M.Ed. in Reading Specialist
• B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM Education
K-12
• Education (Middle Level)
• B.S.Ed. Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Language Arts/Reading to M.Ed.
Integrative STEM Education K-12
• B.S.Ed. Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Language Arts/Reading to M.Ed. in
Reading Specialist
• B.S.Ed. Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Math to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM
Education K-12
• B.S.Ed. Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Science to M.Ed. in Integrative
STEM Education K-12
• B.S.Ed. Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Social Studies to M.Ed. in
Integrative STEM Education K-12
• B.S.Ed. Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education: Social Studies to M.Ed. in Reading
Specialist
• Exercise Science and Health Promotion
• B.S. in Exercise Science to M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
• Legal Studies
• B.A. in Jurisprudence to M.S. in Legal Studies
• Mathematics
• B.A. in Mathematics to PSM in Applied Math
• School Counseling
• B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to M.Ed. in School Counseling
• B.A. in Sociology: Social Deviance to M.Ed. in School Counseling

Program Requirements

To qualify to begin an approved accelerated bachelor's-to-master's degree program, undergraduate students must
meet the program requirements outlined at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academic-affairs/acceleratedprogram-application.pdf

31

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

B.A. in Arabic to M.A. in Arabic
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Culture prepares students to read, write and speak Modern
Standard Arabic. Qualified undergraduate students in this program may be eligible to participate in an accelerated
B.A.-to-M.A. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their bachelor's degree in
Arabic language and culture and (thereafter) a master's degree in Arabic language and linguistics.
Cal U's Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Linguistics is designed for students interested in gaining advanced
expertise in Arabic language and linguistics.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Razak Surrey

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the Arabic language and culture bachelor's
degree under the accelerated B.A.-to-M.A. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete
the master's degree; refer to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course

12

32

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

• ENG 102 English Composition II
• General Education Options Courses
(two courses)

Required Major Courses

18

ARB 101 Elementary Arabic I

3

ARB 102 Elementary Arabic II

3

ARB 203 Intermediate Arabic I

3

ARB 204 Intermediate Arabic II

3

ARB 350 Advanced Arabic I

3

ARB 351 Advanced Arabic II

3

Required Related Courses*

12

Select from accelerated options:
• ARB 610 Arabic Linguistics (3 credits)
• ARB 620 Arabic-English translation (3
credits)
• ARB 630 Arabic Lit and Cultural
Aspects (3 credits)
• ARB 640 Dialect Acquisition and
Variation (3 credits)
• ARB 810 Special Topics in Arabic (3
credits)

12

Related Electives

6

Select two courses in a foreign language and/or
culture other than Arabic

6

Free Electives

44

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Approved Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Approved Writing-Intensive,
Upper-Division ARB courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Approved Laboratory Course
* Regular B.A. options for "Required Related Courses" include:
33

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

MFL 481
MFL 460
MFL 479
ARB 480
ARB 311
ARB 341
ARB 342
ARB 401
ARB 402
ARB 421

Mod Lang Intern (3-12 credits)
Mod Lang and Cultural Intern (3-12 credits)
Mod Lang and Field Studies (3-12 credits)
Selected Topics in Arabic (3-12 credits)
Arabic Conversation (3 credits)
Contemp. Arabic Culture (3 credits)
The Culture of Islam (3 credits)
Intro. to Arabic Linguistics (3 credits)
Arabic Translation (3 credits)
Arabic Lit. in Translation (3 credits)

Program Notes:
• Graduation Requirements: Minimum GPA - 2.00; Minimum Credits - 120 for only B.A. All major and
general education courses completed.
• 42 credits of the required 120 credits must include advanced-standing courses (defined as any
course numbered 200 or above with at least one pre-requisite course). Any course numbered
200-299 must have at least one pre-requisite course to be counted as upper division. 300 level and
above is counted automatically as upper division.
• Academic Advisement: Consult your adviser regarding an appropriate schedule and all other
issues relating to your major.
• Additional Reminders: Developmental courses do not count toward the credits necessary for
graduation but are calculated in your overall GPA.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/arabic-language-andculture/index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/arabic/index.aspx

B.A. in Jurisprudence to M.S. in Legal Studies
Program Description

The accelerated B.A.-to-M.S. legal studies program enables qualified undergraduates to take graduate courses
that apply to both their bachelor's and master's degrees. Students gain an advanced understanding of the law and
legal principles as they fulfill bachelor's degree requirements and complete select core courses from the graduatelevel legal studies program. These graduate-level courses lay the foundation for the student to ultimately examine
practical legal and policy issues through the lens of a particular concentration in law and public policy, criminal
justice or homeland security.

34

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Program Coordinator
Dr. Christina A. Toras

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.A.-to-M.S. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to the
graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any CDC Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(three courses)

12

Required Major Courses

9

JUR 300 Classical Jurisprudence

3
35

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

JUR 310 Medieval Jurisprudence

3

JUR 320 Anglo-American Jurisprudence

3

Required Related Courses

33

LAW 300 The Paralegal Profession

3

LAW 310 Legal Research and Writing

3

LAW 320 Litigation and Trial Evidence

3

LAW 330 Criminal Law for Paralegals

3

LAW 340 Family Law

3

LAW 350 Real Estate Law

3

LAW 360 Law, Business and the Workplace

3

LAW 370 Administrative Law

3

LAW 380 Estates and Trusts

3

LAW 400 Constitutional Law for Paralegals

3

LAW 410 Law and Ethics

3

B.A.-to-M.S. Accelerated Option Electives

12

LAW 600 Law and Public Policy

3

LAW 601 Law and Ethics

3

LAW 602 Law, Civil Liberties and the Constitution

3

LAW 603 Law and Legal Method

3

Free Electives*

25 or 26

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUR 310
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): JUR 300 AND JUR 310
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* The following LAW electives are recommended, though any upper-division course qualifies as an elective:
• LAW 390 Bankruptcy (3 credits)
36

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
•
•
•
•
•

LAW 420
LAW 430
LAW 440
LAW 450
LAW 460

Law and Conflict Resolution (3 credits)
Elder Law (3 credits)
Immigration Law (3 credits)
Labor and Employment Law (3 credits)
School Law (3 credits)

Program Notes: 42 credits of the required 120 credits must include advanced-standing courses (defined as any
course numbered 200 or above with at least one pre-requisite course). However, any course numbered 200-299
must have at least one pre-requisite course to be counted as upper division. Courses that are 300 level and
above are counted automatically as upper division.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/jurisprudence/legalstudies/index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/legal-studies/index.aspx

B.A. in Mathematics to PSM in Applied Math
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree hones students' analytical and problem-solving skills while building
their understanding of mathematical theories and applications. Qualified undergraduate students in the math
program may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.A.-to-PSM program, which enables them to take
graduate courses that apply to both their bachelor's degree in math and (thereafter) a master's degree in applied
math.
The Professional Science Master's (PSM) in Applied Mathematics is designed to help develop skills in big
data analysis and mathematics for a variety of STEM-related occupations for business, government and
commercial applications.

Program Coordinators

Dr. Bismark Oduro and Dr. Olaniyi Iyiola

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.A.-to-PSM program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to
the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.

37

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 215 Statistics OR MAT 225 Business Statistics
(recommended)

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy

3

Humanities
PHI 311 Formal Logic

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry I OR PHY 101 College
Physics I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any General Education Course
• MAT 303 Geometry
• MAT 290 Technology for Math
(recommended)

12

Required Major Courses

30

MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics* OR MAT 331 Intro
to Mathematical Proofs I

3

MAT 281 Calculus I

3

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 341 Linear Algebra I

3

MAT 351 Abstract Algebra I

3

38

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

MAT 381 Calculus III

3

MAT 382 Calculus IV

3

MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling

3

MAT 406 Differential Equations

3

MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I

3

Related Electives

12

MAT Category I (select one):
• MAT 451 Abstract Algebra II
• MAT 481 Real Analysis I
• MAT 474 Complex Analysis

3

MAT Category II (select two):
• MAT 345 Cryptography I
• MAT 441 Linear Algebra II
• MAT 462 Statistical Analysis II
• CSC 424 Numerical Analysis

6

MAT Category III (select one):
• MAT 419 Math Internship
• PHY 341 Math Methods of Physics
• MAT 304 History of Math
• MAT 468 Field Experience in Math
• CSC 475 Theory of Languages**
• MAT 496 Senior Research Project

3

Approved Minor

21

Free Electives

18

Undergraduate Electives

6

Graduate Credits from the PSM in Applied Math
Program***

12

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any MAT Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling
AND MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): CHE 101 General Chemistry I OR PHY 101 College
Physics I
39

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
* MAT 195 may be substituted for MAT 272 if the student is completing a Computer Science minor.
** This course requires a pre-requisite of CSC 216 and is suggested if the student is completing a Computer
Science minor.
*** Students who enter the B.A. in Math to PSM in Applied Math accelerated program must have completed at
least 9 credits of Calculus, Linear Algebra I and Statistics prior to beginning PSM courses. The following PSM
programs will be applied toward undergraduate credits:
•
•
•
•

PSA 611 Optimization and Operations Research I
PSM 645 Applied Cryptography OR PSM Elective
PSM 760 Leadership and Professional Development
PSM Elective

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/mathematics/
index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/applied-mathematics/index.aspx

B.A. in Sociology: Social Deviance to M.Ed. in
School Counseling
Program Description

The Social Deviance concentration of Cal U's Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree integrates concepts
from various academic disciplines to examine and tackle the real-world issues of social deviance. Qualified
undergraduate students in the social deviance concentration may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.A.to-M.Ed. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their B.A. in Sociology: Social
Deviance and (thereafter) a master's degree in school counseling.
The Master of Education in School Counseling fulfills the degree requirements for the National Counselor
Examination (NCE), which is needed to become a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional
Counselor.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Elizabeth Gruber

40

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.A.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to
the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any CDC Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Social Science Menu Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

12

Required Major Courses

12

SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

3

SOC 410 Social Theory and Society

3

SOC 415 Social Research Methods

3

41

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

SOC 429 Sociology Internship OR SOC 379 Special 3
Problems in Sociology OR SOC 495 Seminar in
Sociology

Related Electives

27

SOC 300 Sociology of Deviance

3

SOC 311 Sociology of Crime

3

SOC 318 Sociology of Addiction, Excess and
Exploitation

3

SOC 319 Sociology of Technology

3

SOC 324 Child Abuse and Neglect: A Societal
Perspective

3

SOC 380 Society and the Sociopath

3

SOC 395 Sociology of Elite Deviance

3

SOC 400 Structural and Institutional Violence

3

SOC 405 Re-socializing the Deviant and the
Marginalized

3

Free Electives

40 or 41

Student-Selected Undergraduate Free Electives

28 to 41

Graduate-Level Courses from the School Counseling
Master's Program*

Up to 12

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any One SOC Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Two SOC Approved WritingIntensive Menu Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Menu Course
* Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Option: Qualifying students may apply to take up to four 3-credit
graduate-level courses from the School Counseling master's program in place of free electives. The following
graduate programs may be applied toward free electives:
•
•
•
•

CED 700
CED 702
CED 705
CED 720

Foundations of School Counseling
Counseling Theory
Developmental Group Process
Cross-Cultural Counseling
42

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (any course numbered 200 or above with at least
one pre-requisite course) courses are required. Undergraduate students must be at least of junior standing and
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply for the graduate program. They must have earned 90 credits to register for
a graduate-level course. Students interested in participating in the accelerated program must see their adviser.
Students may also apply for any of the 9-credit CED certificate programs.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages
Undergraduate

• https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/sociology/deviance-campus.aspx
• https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/sociology/online.aspx
Graduate
• https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/education-campus/school-counseling/
index.aspx

B.A. in Sociology: Social Deviance to M.S. in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Program Description

The Social Deviance concentration of Cal U's Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree integrates concepts
from various academic disciplines to examine and tackle the real-world issues of social deviance. Qualified
undergraduate students in the Social Deviance concentration may be eligible to participate in the accelerated
B.A.-to-M.S. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their B.A. in Sociology:
Social Deviance and (thereafter) a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Cal U's Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares students to work as professional
counselors in a variety of behavioral health and social service settings.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Robert Mehalik

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.A.-to-M.S. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to the
graduate academic catalog for these requirements.

43

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any CDC Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Social Science Menu Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

12

Required Major Courses

12

SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

3

SOC 410 Social Theory and Society

3

SOC 415 Social Research Methods

3

SOC 429 Sociology Internship OR SOC 379 Special 3
Problems in Sociology OR SOC 495 Seminar in
Sociology

Related Electives

27

SOC 300 Sociology of Deviance

3
44

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

SOC 311 Sociology of Crime

3

SOC 318 Sociology of Addiction, Excess and
Exploitation

3

SOC 319 Sociology of Technology

3

SOC 324 Child Abuse and Neglect: A Societal
Perspective

3

SOC 380 Society and the Sociopath

3

SOC 395 Sociology of Elite Deviance

3

SOC 400 Structural and Institutional Violence

3

SOC 405 Re-socializing the Deviant and the
Marginalized

3

Free Electives

40 or 41

Student-Selected Undergraduate Free Electives

28 to 41

Graduate-Level Courses from the Clinical Mental
Health Counseling Master's Program*

Up to 12

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any One SOC Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Two SOC Approved WritingIntensive Menu Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Menu Course
* Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Option: Qualifying students may apply to take up to four 3-credit
graduate-level courses from the clinical mental health counseling master's program in place of free electives. The
following graduate programs may be applied toward free electives:
•
•
•
•

CED 702
CED 705
CED 720
CED 789

Counseling Theory
Developmental Group Process
Cross-Cultural Counseling
Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (any course numbered 200 or above with at least
one pre-requisite course) courses are required. Undergraduate students must be at least of junior standing and
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply for the graduate program. They must have earned 90 credits to register for
a graduate-level course. Students interested in participating in the accelerated program must see their adviser.
Students may also apply for any of the 9-credit CED certificate programs.

45

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages
Undergraduate

• https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/sociology/deviance-campus.aspx
• https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/sociology/online.aspx
Graduate
• https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/clinical-mental-health-counseling/index.aspx

B.S. in Business Administration: Integrated
Business to MBA
Program Description

The Integrated Business concentration of the B.S. in Business Administration degree prepares students for the
21st century global business environment.
Qualified undergraduate students in the business administration program may be eligible to participate
in the accelerated B.S.-to-MBA program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to
both their bachelor's degree and (thereafter) an MBA degree with a concentration in accounting, applied
economics, healthcare management or management. (The MBA program at Cal U hones decision-making and
leadership abilities while also building specialized knowledge in one of these concentration areas.)
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 144 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Stephanie Adam

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.-to-MBA program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to
the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1
46

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
PHI 115 Logic and Language (other Humanities with
adviser approval)

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing I OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Required Major Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MBA 710 Quantitative Analysis and Reasoning
(replaces BUS 381)

3

47

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Concentration Courses

18

BUS 345 Business Ethics

3

ECO 460 Global Economic Perspectives

3

HRM 462 Global Workforce Management and
Change

3

MGT 431 International Business Management

3

MGT 461 Integrated Supply Chain Management

3

MKT 401 Marketing Management

3

Required Minor/Certificate (select one option)*

12

Option 1: Accounting Minor / MBA Accounting
Concentration
• ACC 202 Accounting II
• 9 credits of ACC courses, 500 level or
above

0 or 12

Option 2: Economics Minor / MBA Applied Economics
Concentration
• 3-credit ECO course, 300 to 499 level
• 9 credits of ECO courses, 500 level or
above

0 or 12

Option 3: Management Minor / MBA Management
Concentration
• MGT 301 Organizational Behavior
• 9 credits of MGT courses, 500 level or
above

0 or 12

Option 4: Management Minor / MBA Healthcare
Management Concentration
• MGT 301 Organizational Behavior
• MGT 761 U.S. Health Care Policy
• MGT 763 Health System Management
• 3-credit MGT course, 500 level or
above

0 or 12

Undergraduate Free Electives

20

48

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ECO 460 Global Economic Perspectives
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT or MKT Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors: Accounting, Economics or
Management and can then work toward the MBA concentrations in Accounting, Applied Economics or
Management, respectively. The Management minor can also be combined with the Healthcare Management MBA
concentration.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Required Major Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above.
Select 9 credits from the concentration options below as part of the required minor:
• Option 1: Accounting
• ACC 710 Financial Accounting – 3 credits
• ACC 715 Advanced Federal Income Tax – 3 credits
• ACC 720 Advanced Financial Accounting – 3 credits
• ACC 730 Advanced Auditing – 3 credits
• Business Electives: ACC, BUS, ECO, ENP, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
courses, 500 level or above, chosen in consultation with adviser - 6 credits
• Option 2: Economics
• ECO 710 Advanced Microeconomics – 3 credits
• ECO 720 Advanced Macroeconomics – 3 credits
• ECO 730 Applied Econometric Analysis – 3 credits
• BUS 740 Forecasting and Predictive Modelling – 3 credits
• Business Electives: ACC, BUS, ECO, ENP, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
courses, 500 level or above, chosen in consultation with adviser - 6 credits
• Option 3: Management
• MGT 710 Leadership Dynamics – 3 credits
• MGT 720 Leveraging Diversity – 3 credits
• MGT 730 Organizational Problem Solving – 3 credits
• MGT 740 Managing Projects – 3 credits
• Business Electives: ACC, BUS, ECO, ENP, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
courses, 500 level or above, chosen in consultation with adviser - 6 credits
• Option 4: Healthcare Management
• ECO 765 Health Economics and Policy
• MGT 761 U.S. Health Care Policy – 3 credits
• MGT 763 Health Systems Management – 3 credits
• MIS 766 Healthcare Informatics - 3 credits
• Business Electives: ACC, BUS, ECO, ENP, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
courses, 500 level or above, chosen in consultation with adviser - 6 credits
Program Notes: Students can apply for admission to the accelerated program after completing at least 60
credits.

49

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/integrated-globalbusiness/index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/mba/index.aspx

B.S. in Business Administration: MIS to MBA
Program Description

Cal U's B.S. in Business Administration: MIS degree builds a core understanding of business and specialized
knowledge of management information systems. Qualified undergraduate students in the business administration
program may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.-to-MBA program, which enables them to take
graduate courses that apply to both their bachelor's degree and (thereafter) an MBA degree with a concentration
in accounting, applied economics, business analytics, healthcare management or management. (The MBA
program at Cal U hones decision-making and leadership abilities while also building specialized knowledge in one
of these concentration areas.)
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 144 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Stephanie Adam

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.-to-MBA program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to
the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy

3
50

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

MAT 181 College Algebra
Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Required Major Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MBA 710 Quantitative Analysis and Reasoning
(replaces BUS 381)

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Concentration Courses

21

CIS 120 Application Programming I

3
51

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

CIS 299 Systems Analysis I

3

MIS 321 Accounting Info Systems

3

MIS 375 Information Tech Ethics

3

MIS 385 Health Information Systems

3

MIS 401 Business Driven MIS

3

MIS 421 Strategic Issues in MIS

3

Related Electives

9

MBA 700 Business Foundations

3

Select 6 credits from any ACC, BUS, ECO, ENP, FIN,
HRM, MBA, MGT, MIS or MKT courses, 500 level or
above*

6

Undergraduate Free Electives

19 or 20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT or MKT Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Related Electives: Select 6 credits (two courses) from the MBA courses below:
• MBA Required Courses
• MBA 720 Leading the Enterprise
• MBA 730 Managerial Decision Making
• MBA 740 Business, Government and Society
• MBA 750 MBA Capstone

52

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
• MBA Concentration Options
• Option 1: Accounting
• ACC 710 Financial Accounting
• ACC 715 Advanced Federal Income Tax
• ACC 720 Advanced Financial Accounting
• ACC 730 Advanced Auditing
• Option 2: Applied Economics
• ECO 710 Advanced Microeconomics
• ECO 720 Advanced Macroeconomics
• ECO 730 Applied Econometric Analysis
• BUS 740 Forecasting and Predictive Modelling
• Option 3: Business Analytics
• BUS 710 Applied Data Analysis for Business
• MIS 720 Business Analytics for Big Data
• MIS 730 Decision Support Systems
• BUS 740 Forecasting and Predictive Modeling
• Option 4: Healthcare Management
• ECO 765 Health Economics and Policy
• MGT 761 U.S. Health Care Policy
• MGT 763 Health Systems Management
• MIS 766 Healthcare Informatics
• Option 5: Management
• MGT 710 Leadership Dynamics
• MGT 720 Leveraging Diversity
• MGT 730 Organizational Problem Solving
• MGT 740 Managing Projects
• MBA Business Electives
• Two ACC, BUS, ECO, ENP, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT courses, 500 level or
above, chosen in consultation with adviser (6 credits)
Program Notes: No more than 6 credits of any internship course may be applied to satisfy the major
requirements. Additional internship credits may be applied to free electives. Students can apply for admission to
the accelerated program after completing at least 60 credits.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpage

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/businessadministration/management-information-systems.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/mba/index.aspx

53

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

B.S. in Commercial Music Technology to MBA
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Commercial Music Technology (CMT): Commercial Music Business degree delves
into three distinct areas: music, technology and entrepreneurship, placing particular emphasis on business and
entrepreneurship training. Qualified undergraduate students in this CMT program may be eligible to participate
in the accelerated B.S.-to-MBA program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their
bachelor's degree in CMT and (thereafter) an MBA. (The MBA program at Cal U hones decision-making and
leadership abilities while also building specialized knowledge in a concentration area.)

Program Coordinator
Dr. Stephanie Adam

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.-to-MBA program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to
the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 215 Statistics

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
MUS 100 Intro to Music

3

Natural Sciences
CMD 221 Speech Science

3

Social Sciences
ECO 100 Elements of Economics OR ECO
201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
MUS 300 Jazz: History, Form and Analysis

3

54

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

General Education Options
• THE 211 Lighting I
• ENG 217 Scientific and Tech. Writing I
• Student-Selected General Education
Option Course

9

Core Major Courses

18

MUS 211 Keyboard Class

3

MUS 215 Comprehensive Musicianship

3

MUS 275 Music and Recording Technology

3

MUS 314 The Music Industry: History, Form and
Analysis

3

MUS 315 Comprehensive Musicianship II

3

MUS 375 Music and Recording II

3

Performance Ensemble Electives (select from list)

6

MUS 187 Guitar Ensemble

1

MUS 188 String Ensemble

1

MUS 191 Choir

1

MUS 192 California Singers

1

MUS 193 Gospel Choir

1

MUS 196 Jazz Ensemble

1

MUS 197 Pep Band

1

MUS 198 Marching Band

1

MUS 199 Concert Band

1

MUS 307 Special Music Project

1

Applied Instruction Electives (select from list)

8

Brass - MUS 109, 209, 309, 409

1 to 3

Piano - MUS 119, 219, 319, 419

1 to 3

Percussion - MUS 129, 229, 329, 429

1 to 3

Woodwind - MUS 149, 249, 349, 449

1 to 3

55

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Voice - MUS 159, 259, 359, 459

1 to 3

Guitar - MUS 170, 270, 370, 470

1 to 3

String - MUS 179, 279, 379, 479

1 to 3

Special Experience Electives (select from list)

6

MUS 485 Music Tech Practicum

1 to 3

MUS 488 Music Tech Internship

1 to 12

Required Business Courses

15

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

BUS 100 Introduction to Business

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Business Ethics (select one course)

3

BUS 342 Business, Society and Government

3

BUS 343 Corporate Social Responsibility

3

BUS 345 Business Ethics

3

Business Courses

9

Select 9 credits (three courses) from the following:
• MBA 700 Business Foundations (3
credits)*
• MBA 710 Quantitative Reasoning and
Analysis (3 credits)
• MBA 720 Leading the Enterprise (3
credits)
• MBA 730 Managerial Decision Making
(3 credits)
• MBA 740 Business, Government and
Society (3 credits)
• ENP 701 Entrepreneurship (3 credit)
• ENP 705 Entrepreneurial Finance (3
credit)

9

56

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Free Electives

15

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): MUS 488 Music Tech Internship
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): MUS 375 Music and Recording
Technology II AND any approved advanced writing course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media
* Pre-requisite of MBA 720, 730 and 740.
Program Notes: All prescribed courses, including general education courses, may not be substituted except at
the discretion of the music department. Developmental courses do not count toward the 120 credits necessary
for graduation, but are calculated in your overall GPA. Completion of this program does not grant the student an
MBA; however, the student will earn 9 credits toward their MBA.

Additional Requirements

Refer to the CMT program page of this catalog for additional requirements related to completing the bachelor's
degree.
Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/music-business/
index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/mba/index.aspx

B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.A. in Applied
Criminology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree explores broad concepts related to the field of criminal justice.
Concentrations under this degree also allow students to focus study on:
• Criminology
• Cyber Forensics
• Forensic Science
57

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
• Homeland and International Security
• Law and Justice
Qualified undergraduate students in the criminal justice program and its concentrations may be eligible to
participate in the accelerated B.S.-to-M.A. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply
to both their bachelor's degree in criminal justice and (thereafter) an M.A. in Criminal Justice Studies: Applied
Criminology.
The Applied Criminology concentration of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies presents advanced
criminological theories and examines behavioral manifestations of violent offenders. It provides students with
sophisticated techniques needed to apply an analytical framework to real-world situations.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Christopher Wydra

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.-to-M.A. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to the
graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course

12

58

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

• Any Technological Literacy Course
• Any General Education Courses (two
courses)

Required Major Courses

33

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice Studies

3

JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcement

3

JUS 103 Correctional Systems

3

JUS 331 Juvenile Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 376 Criminal Procedure

3

JUS 466 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 495 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 496 Criminological Theory

3

JUS 499 Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies

3

Concentration Courses

0 to 12*

Undergraduate Concentration Courses (refer
to bachelor's degree concentration curriculum
requirements)

0 to 12

Related Electives

9 to 21*

Undergraduate Related Electives (refer to bachelor's
degree concentration curriculum requirements)

0 to 21

Graduate CRM Courses**

0 to 12

Additional Electives

25 or 26

Student-Selected Undergraduate Electives

13 to 26

Graduate CRM Courses**

0 to 12

Total

120

59

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUS 499 Seminar in Justice Studies
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two JUS approved WritingIntensive Menu courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Varies by concentration; however, in each bachelor's degree option, "Concentration Courses" and "Related
Electives" added together total 21 credits.
** The following graduate-level CRM courses, which are requirements of Cal U's Criminal Justice: Applied
Criminology master's program, may be applied to "Related Electives" or "Additional Electives," regardless of
bachelor's degree concentration:
•
•
•
•

CRM 710
CRM 810
CRM 820
CRM 830

Advanced Behavioral Crime Analysis Theory
Violent Crime Analysis
Ethics and Legal Aspects in Applied Criminology
Criminal Investigative Analysis

Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are REQUIRED. The
graduate credits may count toward criminal justice concentration requirements with approval of adviser.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/criminal-justice/
index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/applied-criminology/index.aspx

B.S. in Exercise Science to M.S. in Exercise
Science and Health Promotion
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree prepares students for careers in wellness and
fitness. Qualified undergraduate students in the exercise science program may be eligible to participate in
the accelerated B.S.-to-M.S. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their
bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and (thereafter) a master's degree in exercise science and health
promotion.
Cal U's exercise science and health promotion master's program allows students to gain specialized skills and
knowledge in a concentration area while also building leadership and entrepreneurship abilities.
60

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Program Coordinator
Dr. Barry E. McGlumphy

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.-to-M.S. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to the
graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Oral Communication Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 115 Current Health Issues

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
FIT 115 Applied Anatomy and Physiology in Wellness
and Fitness

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• HSC 110 Human Anatomy and
Physiology I (4 credits)
• SPT 305 Ethics in Sport
• Any General Education Options
Courses (two courses)

13

Required Major Courses

45

FIT 100 Intro to Fitness

3

FIT 125 Fundamentals of Speed Training

3
61

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

FIT 250 Current Topics and Strategies for Youth
Fitness

3

FIT 300 Business Aspects of Fitness

3

FIT 305 Motivational Strategies in Wellness and
Fitness

3

FIT 325 Integrated Personal Fitness Training

3

FIT 335 Integrated Personal Fitness Program Design

3

FIT 350 Fitness for Special Populations*

3

FIT 380 Wellness and Fitness for the Aging
Population

3

FIT 401 Leadership Concepts and Actions in
Wellness and Fitness*

3

FIT 405 Wellness Seminar I

3

FIT 410 Wellness Seminar II

3

FIT 420 Contemporary Issues in Fitness*

3

FIT 425 Evaluating Research in Fitness and Wellness

3

FIT 430 Application of Fitness and Wellness
Research

3

Required Related Courses

15

SPT 300 Psychology of Sport

3

SPT 400 Legal Aspects of Sport

3

ATE 340 Sports Nutrition OR HSC 250 Nutrition for
Wellness

3

HSC 275 Functional Kinesiology

3

HSC 325 Physiology of Exercise

3

Free Electives

19

Undergraduate Free Electives

7 to 19

Select up to four of the following: PRF 700, 701, 705,
715, 720, 760, 770**

Up to 12

Total

120
62

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): FIT 410 Wellness Seminar II
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): FIT 425 Evaluation Research in
Fitness and Wellness AND FIT 430 Application of Fitness and Wellness Research
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): HSC 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
* Students may elect to take FIT 499 (internship, 9 credits) in lieu of FIT 350, 401 and 420. If they wish to
complete all courses in the didactic, they may also elect to complete an internship elective credit (SPT 499).
** Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science
program in Exercise Science at Cal U who meet eligibility criteria may take four 3-credit graduate courses during
their undergraduate program and thereafter apply those 12 credits toward the M.S. in Exercise Science and
Health Promotion. In order to do so, they must be undergraduate students who have junior standing and a
minimum GPA of 3.0.
Any combination of the following graduate PRF courses apply: PRF 700, 701, 705, 715, 720, 760 and 770.
These graduate courses cannot substitute for any undergraduate core courses and can be applied to all exercise
science electives or additional electives, regardless of the graduate concentration. The undergraduate adviser or
department chair must approve the student's request to take the graduate courses and will inform the graduate
coordinator accordingly.
Additional Program Notes: Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to participate in internship
and to be eligible for graduation. All General Education/Elective credits, all SPT, all HSC, and ATE courses can be
completed on campus. All FIT and PRF prefix courses are completed online.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate:https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/exercise-science/
index.aspx
• Graduate:https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/exercise-science/index.aspx

B.S. in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training to
M.S. in Athletic Training
Program Description

The pre-athletic training concentration of the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Science program prepares
students for graduate-level study in athletic training. Qualified undergraduate students in this program may be
eligible to participate in an accelerated B.S.-to-M.S. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that
apply to both their bachelor's degree in health science and (thereafter) a master's degree in athletic training.
63

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Cal U's Master of Science (M.S.) in Athletic Training prepares students for certification and a career in the fastgrowing athletic training occupation while introducing them to special interest topics.
Note: Cal U is currently seeking accreditation for their new Athletic Training program and is not accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The institution will be submitting a
self-study to begin the accreditation process on July 1, 2023. Submission of the self-study and completion of a
site visit does not guarantee that the program will become accredited. Students that graduate from the program
prior to accreditation will not be eligible to sit for the credentialing examination for athletic trainers and will not be
eligible for licensure in most states.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Shelly Fetchen DiCesaro

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the health science (pre-athletic training
concentration) bachelor's degree under the accelerated B.S.-to-M.S. program. Additional graduate-level courses
are required to complete the master's degree; refer to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 115 Current Health Issues

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
HSC 110 Anatomy and Physiology I

4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• GTY 200 Aging in American Society
• PHI 307 Medical Ethics
• HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety

12

64

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

• ATE 340 Sports Nutrition

Required Major Courses

58

ATE 150 Intro to Athletic Training

4

ATE 215 Evidence-Based Practice

3

ATE 460 Sports Medicine Research

3

BIO 117 Intro to Human Biology

3

CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

ENG 102 Composition II

3

HSC 101 Foundations of Health Science

3

HSC 120 Anatomy and Physiology II

4

HSC 210 Culturally Competent Community Health

3

HSC 225 Medical Terminology

2

HSC 250 Nutrition for Health/Wellness

3

HSC 275 Functional Kinesiology

3

HSC 310 Special Populations and Pathology of
Disease

3

HSC 325 Physiology of Exercise

3

HSC 360 Holistic Medicine and Healthcare

3

HSC 425 Health Science Capstone

4

MAT 205 Stats for Health and Social Science

3

PHY 121 General Physics I

4

Free Electives

3

Graduate-Level Coursework*

18

ATE 600 Cadaver Anatomy Dissection

3

ATE 603 Foundations of AT

1

ATE 610 Clinical Skills and Lab

1

ATE 615 Emergency Care and Lab

1

ATE 635 Examination of the Lower Extremity and Lab

3
65

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

ATE 650 Head and Spine Cadaver Dissection

2

ATE 655 Examination of the Head and Spine Lab

2

ATE 670 Clinical Practicum I

2

ATE 690 Therapeutic Interventions I and Lab

3

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): HSC 425 Health Science Capstone
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): HSC 360 Holistic Medicine and
Healthcare AND HSC 310 Special Populations and Pathology of Disease
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): HSC 120 Anatomy and Physiology II
* 20% (the first 18 credits of graduate coursework, as listed above) of the 56 graduate credits in the M.S. in
Athletic Training program may be applied toward the bachelor's degree.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpage

• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/athletic-training/index.aspx

B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to
M.Ed. in School Counseling
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Education (PSE) degree is designed for students who are
interested in education but who are not seeking Pennsylvania teaching certification. Qualified undergraduate
students in the PSE program may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.-to-M.Ed. program, which
enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their bachelor's degree in PSE and (thereafter) a
master's degree in school counseling.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling fulfills the degree requirements needed for the National
Counselor Examination (NCE), which is needed to become a National Certified Counselor and Licensed
Professional Counselor.
66

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Program Coordinator
Dr. Elizabeth Gruber

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to
the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar OR UNI 101 Intro to
Univ. St.

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I (or any approved
Comp menu course)

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners (or
any approved Public Speaking menu course)

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I (or any approved Math
and QL menu course)

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 250 Health and Physical Education for PreK-4
(or any approved Health and Wellness menu course)

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning (or
any approved Tech Lit menu course)

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration (or any approved Humanities menu
course)

3

Fine Arts
MUS/ART/THE 372 Creative Arts for PreK-Grade 4
(or any approved Fine Arts menu course)

3

Natural Sciences
Select one of the following:
• BIO 103 Contemporary Issues in
Biology
• EAS 100 Intro to Earth Science
• ENS 101 Intro to Environmental
Science
• PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with
Lab
• Any approved Natural Sciences menu
course with lab

3 or 4

67

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems (1 credit) AND POS
102 American Government for Elementary Education
(1 credit) AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary
Education (1 credit) (or any approved Social Sciences
menu course)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collab. Part.

3

General Education Options
• Approved American/British Literature
Course
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II (or any
approved Math & QL menu course)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877 (or any
approved History menu course)

9

Required Major Courses

33

PSE 200 Intro to Professional Studies in Education

3

ELE 220 Instruction and Assessment in PreK

3

ELE 221 Instruction and Assessment in K-4

3

CHD 250 Health and Physical Education Methods for
PreK-Grade 4

3

ELE 300 Emerging Literacy

3

ELE 310 Teaching PreK STEAM

3

CHD 400 Issues, Advocacy and Leadership

3

ELE 410 Field Experience PreK-4

3

CHD 412 Field Experience with Diverse Populations

3

CHD 322 Professional Education Internship (x2)

6

Minor Courses*

18 to 24

Free Electives

18 to 29

Student-Selected Undergraduate Free Electives
(300/400 level)

3 to 14

ESP 311 Assessment and PBS

3

68

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

CED 700 Foundations of School Counseling (offered
fall only)**

3

CED 702 Counseling Theory (offered fall, spring,
every other summer)**

3

CED 705 Developmental Group Counseling (offered
fall, spring, every other summer)**

3

CED 732 Current Issues in School Counseling:
Evidence Based Practices and Inclusion**

3

Total

121

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): EDE 322 Internship
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): CHD 350 Family and Community
Collab. Partnerships AND EDE 322 Internship
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Approved Natural Science Course with Lab
* In consultation with your adviser, choose one minor from the university approved minors list.
** Must have earned 90 credits, have a 3.0 GPA and have been admitted to the graduate school counseling
program to register for courses.
Program Notes:
• The following courses need a grade of “C” or higher to pass: MAT 120, MAT 130, ENG 101, Am/
Brit Lit course and all ELE, CHD or ESP courses.
• PSE 200 requires a 2.0 GPA and current clearances. CHD/ELE 200 and ELE 220 require a 2.0
GPA and current clearances; all other ELE, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and
a minimum 2.5 GPA to register.
• 40% of courses (16 courses) must be 300 to 400 level.
• At least one minor must be selected.
• Internship application, training and guidelines must be completed a semester in advance of
registration.
• Internship: must take at least two 3-credit internships. Can repeat up to 12 credits. Consult your
dept. adviser.
• Approved American/British literature courses: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203, 301,
302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
69

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpage

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/professional-studieseducation/index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/education-campus/schoolcounseling/index.aspx

B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Education (PSE) degree is designed for students who are
interested in education but who are not seeking Pennsylvania teaching certification. Qualified undergraduate
students in the PSE program may be eligible to participate in an accelerated B.S.-to-M.S. program, which enables
them to take graduate courses that apply to both their bachelor's degree in PSE and (thereafter) a master's
degree in clinical mental health counseling.
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares students to work as professional counselors
in a variety of behavioral health and social service settings.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Robert Mehalik

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.-to-M.S. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer to the
graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I (or any approved
Comp menu course)

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners (or
any approved Public Speaking menu course)

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I (or any approved Math
and QL menu course)

3

Health and Wellness

3
70

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

HSC 250 Health and Physical Education for PreK-4
(or any approved Health and Wellness menu course)
Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning (or
any approved Tech Lit menu course)

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration (or any approved Humanities menu
course)

3

Fine Arts
MUS/ART/THE 372 Creative Arts for PreK-Grade 4
(or any approved Fine Arts menu course)

3

Natural Sciences
Select one of the following:
• BIO 103 Contemporary Issues in
Biology
• EAS 100 Intro to Earth Science
• ENS 101 Intro to Environmental
Science
• PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with
Lab
• Any approved Natural Sciences menu
course with lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems (1 credit) AND POS
102 American Government for Elementary Education
(1 credit) AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary
Education (1 credit) (or any approved Social Sciences
menu course)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collab. Part.

3

General Education Options
• Approved American/British Literature
Course
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II (or any
approved Math and QL menu course)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877 (or any
approved History menu course)

9

Required Major Courses

33

PSE 200 Intro to Professional Studies in Education

3

ELE 220 Instruction and Assessment in PreK

3

ELE 221 Instruction and Assessment in K-4

3
71

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

CHD 250 Health and Physical Education Methods for
PreK-Grade 4

3

ELE 300 Emerging Literacy

3

ELE 310 Teaching PreK STEAM

3

CHD 400 Issues, Advocacy and Leadership

3

ELE 410 Field Experience PreK-4

3

CHD 412 Field Experience with Diverse Populations

3

CHD 322 Professional Education Internship (x2)

6

Minor Courses*

18 to 24

Free Electives

18 to 29

Student-Selected Undergraduate Free Electives
(300/400 level)

6 to 17

CED 789 Intro to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
(offered fall only)**

3

CED 702 Counseling Theory (offered fall, spring,
every other summer)**

3

CED 705 Developmental Group Counseling (offered
fall, spring, every other summer)**

3

CED 720 Cross-cultural Counseling (offered fall,
spring, every other summer)**

3

Total

121

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): EDE 322 Internship
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): CHD 350 Family and Community
Collab. Partnerships AND EDE 322 Internship
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Approved Natural Science Course with Lab
* In consultation with your adviser, choose one minor from the university approved minors list.
** Must have earned 90 credits, have a 3.0 GPA and have been admitted to the graduate school counseling
program to register for courses.
Program Notes:
72

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
• The following courses need a grade of “C” or higher to pass: MAT 120, MAT 130, ENG 101, Am/
Brit Lit course and all ELE, CHD or ESP courses.
• PSE 200 requires a 2.0 GPA and current clearances. CHD/ELE 200 and ELE 220 require a 2.0
GPA and current clearances; all other ELE, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and
a minimum 2.5 GPA to register.
• 40% of courses (16 courses) must be 300 to 400 level.
• At least one minor must be selected.
• Internship application, training and guidelines must be completed a semester in advance of
registration.
• Internship: must take at least two 3-credit internships. Can repeat up to 12 credits. Consult your
dept. adviser.
• Approved American/British literature courses: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203, 301,
302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpage

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/professional-studieseducation/index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/clinical-mental-health-counseling/
index.aspx

B.S.B.A. in Accounting to M.Acc.
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Accounting degree prepares students to use
modern accounting methods and information systems. Qualified undergraduate students in the accounting
program may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.B.A.-to-M.Acc. program, which enables them to take
graduate courses that apply to both their bachelor's degree and (thereafter) an M.Acc.
Cal U's specialized Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) degree program expands knowledge of accounting principles
and practices and is designed for students who plan to become certified public accountants.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 144 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Joshua Chicarelli

73

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the accounting bachelor's degree under the
accelerated B.S.B.A.-to-M.Acc. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's
degree; refer to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 331 Cost Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3
74

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MBA 710 Quantitative Analysis and Reasoning
(replaces BUS 381)

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

24

ACC 202 Accounting II

3

ACC 218 Federal Income Tax I

3

ACC 301 Intermediate Acc. I

3

ACC 318 Federal Income Tax II

3

ACC 341 Non-Profit Accounting

3

ACC 441 Auditing

3

ACC 710 Financial Accounting (replaces ACC 302)

3

ACC 720 Advanced Financial Accounting (replaces
ACC 401)

3

Related Electives*

3

Select a course from the following:
• ACC 715 Advanced Tax
• ACC 725 Controllership
• ACC 730 Advanced Auditing
• ACC 735 Emerging Issues in
Accounting
• BUS 710 Applied Data Analysis for
Business
• BUS 740 Forecasting and Predictive
Modeling
• ECO 710 Advanced Microeconomics
• ECO 730 Applied Econometrics
Analysis
• MBA 730 Managerial Decision Making
• MIS 720 Business Analytics for Big
Data
• MIS 730 Decision Support Systems

3

75

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Required Minor/Certificate**

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT or MKT Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Related Electives: Select one graduate-level elective from courses required for the M.Acc. program in place of
the "Related Electives" in the undergraduate program.
** Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Finance, Forensic
Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems or Marketing or the
Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students may select a different
minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above."
Program Notes: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate. No more than 6 credits of any internship course may be applied to satisfy the major requirements.
Additional internship credits may be applied to free electives. Students can apply for admission to the accelerated
program after completing at least 60 credits.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/accounting-degree/
index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/macc-degree/index.aspx

76

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

B.S.B.A. in Accounting to MBA
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Accounting degree prepares students to
use modern accounting methods and information systems. Qualified undergraduate students in the accounting
program may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.B.A.-to-MBA program, which enables them to take
graduate courses that apply to both their bachelor's degree and (thereafter) an MBA degree with a concentration
in accounting, applied economics, business analytics, healthcare management or management.
The MBA program at Cal U hones decision-making and leadership abilities while also building specialized
knowledge in a concentration area.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 144 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Stephanie Adam

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the accounting bachelor's degree under the
accelerated B.S.B.A.-to-MBA program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's
degree; refer to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

77

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 331 Cost Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MBA 710 Quantitative Analysis and Reasoning
(replaces BUS 381)

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

24

ACC 202 Accounting II

3

ACC 218 Federal Income Tax I

3

ACC 301 Intermediate Acc. I

3

ACC 318 Federal Income Tax II

3

ACC 341 Non-Profit Accounting

3

ACC 441 Auditing

3

ACC 710 Financial Accounting (replaces ACC 302)

3

ACC 720 Advanced Financial Accounting (replaces
ACC 401)

3

Related Electives

3

MBA 700 Business Foundations

3
78

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT or MKT Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Economics, Finance,
Forensic Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems or
Marketing or the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students may
select a different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above."
Program Notes: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate. No more than 6 credits of any internship course may be applied to satisfy the major requirements.
Additional internship credits may be applied to free electives. Students can apply for admission to the accelerated
program after completing at least 60 credits.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/accounting-degree/
index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/mba/index.aspx

79

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

B.S.B.A. to MBA
Program Description

Cal U's B.S.B.A. degrees build specialized knowledge in a variety of areas of business. Qualified undergraduate
students majoring in the following at Cal U may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.B.A.-to-MBA
program outlined on this catalog page:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Economics
Finance
Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Commerce (ISBC)
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing

(Accounting majors should refer to a separate catalog page in this section for information about an accelerated
B.S.B.A.-to-MBA option specific to their needs. The accelerated option is not available to students in the ISBC:
Corporate Communication concentration.)
The accelerated B.S.B.A.-to-MBA program enables qualified undergraduate students to take graduate courses
that apply to both their bachelor's degree and (thereafter) an MBA with a concentration in accounting, applied
economics, business analytics, healthcare management or management. The MBA program at Cal U hones
decision-making and leadership abilities while also building specialized knowledge in one of these concentration
areas.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 144 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Stephanie Adam

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.B.A.-to-MBA program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer
to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3
80

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MBA 710 Quantitative Analysis and Reasoning
(replaces BUS 381)

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses*

18

ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
courses 300 level or above not already included
above; or ACC 491, BUS 492, ECO 492, FIN 491,
MGT 492, MIS 492 or MKT 492

18

Related Electives**

9
81

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

MBA 700 Business Foundations

3

Select 6 credits from any ACC, BUS, ECO, ENP, FIN,
HRM, MBA, MGT, MIS or MKT courses, 500 level or
above

6

Required Minor/Certificate***

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT or MKT Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Required Major Courses: Students may replace "Required Major Courses" with those from those from the
curriculum of a B.S.B.A. in Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Interdisciplinary Studies in
Business and Commerce, Management or Marketing.
** Related Electives: Select 6 credits from below as part of the B.S.B.A. program "Related Electives":
• MBA Required Courses
• MBA 720 Leading the Enterprise
• MBA 730 Managerial Decision Making
• MBA 740 Business, Government and Society
• MBA 750 MBA Capstone

82

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
• MBA Concentration Courses
• Option 1: Accounting
• ACC 710 Financial Accounting
• ACC 715 Advanced Federal Income Tax
• ACC 720 Advanced Financial Accounting
• ACC 730 Advanced Auditing
• Option 2: Applied Economics
• ECO 710 Advanced Microeconomics
• ECO 720 Advanced Macroeconomics
• ECO 730 Applied Econometric Analysis
• BUS 740 Forecasting and Predictive Modelling
• Option 3: Business Analytics
• BUS 710 Applied Data Analysis for Business
• MIS 720 Business Analytics for Big Data
• MIS 730 Decision Support Systems
• BUS 740 Forecasting and Predictive Modeling
• Option 4: Healthcare Management
• ECO 765 Health Economics and Policy
• MGT 761 U.S. Health Care Policy
• MGT 763 Health Systems Management
• MIS 766 Healthcare Informatics
• Option 5: Management
• MGT 710 Leadership Dynamics
• MGT 720 Leveraging Diversity
• MGT 730 Organizational Problem Solving
• MGT 740 Managing Projects
• MBA Business Electives
• Two ACC, BUS, ECO, ENP, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT courses, 500 level or
above, chosen in consultation with adviser (6 credits)
*** Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Accounting,
Economics, Finance, Forensic Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Management
Information Systems or Marketing or the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for
Business. Students may select a different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above."
Program Notes: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate. No more than 6 credits of any internship course may be applied to satisfy the major requirements.
Additional internship credits may be applied to free electives. Students can apply for admission to the accelerated
program after completing at least 60 credits.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.

83

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/business/index.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education to M.Ed. in
Integrative STEM Education K-12
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Grades Pre-K-4 Education degree prepares students to teach children at
the pre-kindergarten to grade 4 levels. Pennsylvania certification in pre-K to grade 4 education is awarded upon
graduation and completion of state certification requirements.
Qualified undergraduate students in the grades pre-K-4 education program may be eligible to participate in the
accelerated B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their
bachelor's degree and (thereafter) a master's degree in integrative STEM education K-12.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Education: Integrative STEM Education K-12 focuses on best
practices for developing rigorous, relevant, innovative and engaging integrative practices for incorporating STEM
principles across disciplines.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 139 credits.

Program Coordinator
Michael Ulderich

Accreditation

These programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have
also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we
are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the
accelerated B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's
degree; refer to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

84

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Health and Physical Education for PreKGrade 4

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
MUS/ART/THE 372 Creative Arts for PreK-4

3

Natural Sciences
Approved Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American
Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• Approved British/American Lit Course
(see program notes)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

60

CHD 200 Intro to PreK-Grade 8 Education

3

ELE 220 Instruction and Assessment in PreK

3

ELE 221 Instruction and Assessment in K-4

3

ELE 300 Emergent Literacy

3

ELE 301 Literacy Foundations I: Lang Arts*

3

ELE 302 Literacy Foundations II: Reading*

3

ELE 310 Teaching PreK STEAM

3

ELE 311 Teaching Math K-4*

3

CHD 312 Leadership and Advocacy in Childhood Ed

3

ELE 321 Teaching Science K-4*

3
85

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

ELE 331 Teaching Social Studies K-4*

3

EDE 750 Foundations of Integ. STEM Ed. K-12

3

ELE 410 PreK-4 Field Experience

3

ELE 411 K-4 Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Required Related Courses

12

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3

PSY 205 Child Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3

Free Electives

9

EDE 701 Standards Aligned Curriculum, Instruction
and Assessment

3

EDE 753 Integrative STEM Pedagogy and
Instructional Design

3

EDE 754 Creating Innovative Measures of Learning
for Integrative STEM Learning Communities

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELE 461 Student Teaching PreK-Grade 4
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELE 410 PreK-4 Field Experience
AND ELE 411 K-4 Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Approved Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Pre-requisite for all courses marked with an asterisk is Admission to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification must earn C or better.
• CHD 200 and ELE 220 require current clearances and minimum 2.0 GPA to register for courses.
86

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
• ALL other EDU, ELE, ESP and CHD courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to
register for courses.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisites for ELE 221 and all 300 level ELE and CHD courses are ELE 200 and ELE 220.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Undergraduate students must achieve at least junior standing to take graduate-level coursework.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.
Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/grades-prek-4education/index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/stem/index.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education to M.Ed. in
Reading Specialist
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Grades Pre-K-4 Education degree prepares students to teach children at
the pre-kindergarten to grade 4 levels. Pennsylvania certification in pre-K to grade 4 education is awarded upon
graduation and completion of state certification requirements.
Qualified undergraduate students in the grades pre-K-4 education program may be eligible to participate in the
accelerated B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their
bachelor's degree and (thereafter) a reading specialist master's degree.
The reading specialist Master of Education program at Cal U is designed for students who want to earn a
Master of Education degree and reading specialist certification on their Pennsylvania teaching certificate.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 142 credits.

87

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Program Coordinator
Michael Ulderich

Accreditation

These programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs
have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since
1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP). The reading specialist program is also nationally recognized by the International Literacy
Association (ILA).

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the
accelerated B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's
degree; refer to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Health and Physical Education for PreKGrade 4

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
MUS/ART/THE 372 Creative Arts for PreK-4

3

Natural Sciences
Approved Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American
Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis

3
88

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations
General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• Approved British/American Lit Course
(see program notes)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

60

CHD 200 Intro to PreK-Grade 8 Education

3

ELE 220 Instruction and Assessment in PreK

3

ELE 221 Instruction and Assessment in K-4

3

ELE 300 Emergent Literacy

3

ELE 301 Literacy Foundations I: Lang Arts*

3

ELE 302 Literacy Foundations II: Reading*

3

ELE 310 Teaching PreK STEAM

3

ELE 311 Teaching Math K-4*

3

CHD 312 Leadership and Advocacy in Childhood Ed

3

ELE 321 Teaching Science K-4*

3

ELE 331 Teaching Social Studies K-4*

3

EDU 375 Introduction to Integrated STEM Education

3

ELE 410 PreK-4 Field Experience

3

ELE 411 K-4 Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Required Related Courses

12

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3

PSY 205 Child Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3
89

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Free Electives

9

RSP 700 Fundamentals of Literacy

3

RSP 707 Creating and Fostering Literate
Environments

3

RSP 708 Literacy Dev. for ELL

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELE 461 Student Teaching PreK-Grade 4
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELE 410 PreK-4 Field Experience
AND ELE 411 K-4 Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Approved Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Pre-requisite for all courses marked with an asterisk is Admission to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification must earn C or better.
• CHD 200 and ELE 220 require current clearances and minimum 2.0 GPA to register for courses.
• ALL other EDU, ELE, ESP and CHD courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to
register for courses.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisites for ELE 221 and all 300 level ELE and CHD courses are ELE 200 and ELE 220.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Undergraduate students must achieve at least junior standing to take graduate-level coursework.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.
Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
90

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpage

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/grades-prek-4education/index.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/education-campus/readingspecialist/index.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Language Arts/Reading to M.Ed. in Integrative
STEM Education K-12
Program Description

The language arts/reading concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Middle Level
Education degree prepares students to teach English language and reading to children in grades 4 through
8. Upon successful completion of this program, students will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for
Pennsylvania teaching certification.
Qualified undergraduate students in this concentration may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.Ed.to-M.Ed. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their B.S.Ed. in Middle Level
Education: Language Arts/Reading and (thereafter) a master's in integrative STEM education K-12.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Education: Integrative STEM Education K-12 focuses on best
practices for developing rigorous, relevant, innovative and engaging integrative practices for incorporating STEM
principles across disciplines.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 142 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Diane Fine

Accreditation

These programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have
also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we
are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer
to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition

3
91

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

ENG 101 English Composition I
Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American
Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

92

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

EDE 750 Foundations of Integ. STEM Ed K-12

3

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18

ENG 102 English Composition II

3

ENG 337 Survey of American Lit. I

3

ENG 338 Survey of American Lit. II

3

RES 800 Methods of Research

3

Select two courses from the following:
• ENG 315 Survey of AM. Women
Writers
• ENG 345 English Grammar and Usage
• ENG 347 Intro to Linguistics
• ENG 425 Shakespeare

6

Required Related Courses

15

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Free Electives

3

EDE 753 Int. STEM Ped. and Inst. Design

3

Total

121
93

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Undergraduate students must achieve at least junior standing to take graduate-level coursework.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)
• Approved English Concentration Courses are: ENG 106, 107, 108, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 203,
376, 377, 378.

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.
Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-leveleducation/english.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/stem/index.aspx

94

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Language Arts/Reading to M.Ed. in Reading
Specialist
Program Description

The language arts/reading concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Middle Level
Education degree prepares students to teach English language and reading to children in grades 4 through
8. Upon successful completion of this program, students will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for
Pennsylvania teaching certification.
Qualified undergraduate students in this concentration may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.Ed.to-M.Ed. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their B.S.Ed. in Middle Level
Education: Language Arts/Reading and (thereafter) a reading specialist master's degree.
The reading specialist Master of Education (M.Ed.) program at Cal U is designed for students who want to earn
an M.Ed. and reading specialist certification on their Pennsylvania teaching certificate.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 145 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Diane Fine

Accreditation

These programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have
also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and
we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP). The reading specialist program is also nationally recognized by the International Literacy Association
(ILA).

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer
to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3
95

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American
Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

EDU 375 Intro to Integrated STEM Education

3

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3
96

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18

ENG 102 English Composition II

3

ENG 337 Survey of American Lit. I

3

ENG 338 Survey of American Lit. II

3

RES 800 Methods of Research

3

Select two courses from the following:
• ENG 315 Survey of AM. Women
Writers
• ENG 345 English Grammar and Usage
• ENG 347 Intro to Linguistics
• ENG 425 Shakespeare

6

Required Related Courses

15

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Free Electives

3

RSP 700 Fundamentals of Literacy

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
97

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Undergraduate students must achieve at least junior standing to take graduate-level coursework.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)
• Approved English Concentration Courses are: ENG 106, 107, 108, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 203,
376, 377, 378.

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.
Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-leveleducation/english.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/education-campus/readingspecialist/index.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Math to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM Education
K-12
Program Description

The math concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Middle Level Education degree
prepares students to teach mathematics to children in grades 4 through 8. Upon successful completion of this
program, students will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification.

98

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Qualified undergraduate students in this concentration may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.Ed.to-M.Ed. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their B.S.Ed. in Middle Level
Education: Math and (thereafter) a master's in integrative STEM education K-12.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Education: Integrative STEM Education K-12 focuses on best
practices for developing rigorous, relevant, innovative and engaging integrative practices for incorporating STEM
principles across disciplines.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 142 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Diane Fine

Accreditation

These programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have
also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we
are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the
accelerated B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's
degree; refer to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences

3
99

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American
Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)
Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 215 Statistics
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

EDE 750 Foundations of Integrative STEM Ed K-12

3

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18

MAT 191 College Trigonometry

3

MAT 272 Discrete Math

3

MAT 281 Calculus

3
100

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

MAT 303 Geometry

3

MAT 341 Linear Algebra

3

MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling

3

Required Related Courses

12

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

Free Electives

6

EDE 701 Stand. Aligned Curr., Inst. and Asmt.

3

EDE 752 Mathematics as Problem Solving

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Undergraduate students must achieve at least junior standing to take graduate-level coursework.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

101

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.
Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-leveleducation/mathematics.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/stem/index.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Science to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM Education
K-12
Program Description

The science concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Middle Level Education degree
prepares students to teach science to children in grades 4 through 8. Upon successful completion of this program,
students will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification.
Qualified undergraduate students in this concentration may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.Ed.to-M.Ed. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their B.S.Ed. in Middle Level
Education: Science and (thereafter) a master's in integrative STEM education K-12.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Education: Integrative STEM Education K-12 focuses on best
practices for developing rigorous, relevant, innovative and engaging integrative practices for incorporating STEM
principles across disciplines.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 142 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Diane Fine

Accreditation

These programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have
also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we
are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

102

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the
accelerated B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's
degree; refer to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American
Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45
103

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

EDE 751 Building Scientific Literacy and
Understanding through Inquiry

3

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18

EDE 750 Foundations of Integrative STEM Ed. K-12

3

Select one Earth Science course from approved list, in
consultation with adviser

4

Select one Physical Science course from approved
list, in consultation with adviser

4

BIO 120 General Zoology OR BIO 125 General
Botany

4

Select one science concentration course from
approved list, in consultation with adviser

3

Required Related Courses

15

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3
104

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

MAT 215 Statistics

3

Free Electives

3

EDE 701 Standards Aligned Curriculum, Instruction
and Assessment

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Undergraduate students must achieve at least junior standing to take graduate-level coursework.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)
• Please consult with your science education adviser before selecting from the following
concentration courses: EAS 104, 105, 142, 163; ENS 101; GLG 150, 210; PHS 121, 122, 137,
145; CHE 101, 103.

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.
Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
105

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-leveleducation/science.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/stem/index.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Social Studies to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM
Education K-12
Program Description

The social studies concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Middle Level Education
degree prepares students to teach social studies to children in grades 4 through 8. Upon successful completion of
this program, students will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification.
Qualified undergraduate students in this concentration may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.Ed.to-M.Ed. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their B.S.Ed. in Middle Level
Education: Social Studies and (thereafter) a master's degree in integrative STEM education K-12.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Education: Integrative STEM Education K-12 focuses on best
practices for developing rigorous, relevant, innovative and engaging integrative practices for incorporating STEM
principles across disciplines.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 145 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Diane Fine

Accreditation

These programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have
also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we
are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the accelerated
B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's degree; refer
to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition

3
106

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

ENG 101 English Composition I
Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 100 Intro to Geography

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3
107

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

EDE 750 Foundations of Integ. STEM Ed. K-12

3

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18

HIS 102 History of the US since 1877

3

HIS 112 World History since 1500

3

HIS 200 History of Pennsylvania

3

POS 105 American Politics

3

ECO 100 Elements of Economics

3

Select one of the following courses:
• ECO 200 Current Economics Issues
• ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics
• ECO 202 Principles of
Macroeconomics
• GEO 105 Human Geography
• GEO 217 Demographic Analysis
• GEO 220 Geography of N. America
and PA
• POS 101 Contemporary Policy and
Politics
• POS 306 The Congress
• POS 310 The Presidency

3

Required Related Courses

15

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Free Electives

3

108

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

EDE 753 Integrative STEM Pedagogy and
Instructional Design

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Undergraduate students must achieve at least junior standing to take graduate-level coursework.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.
Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-leveleducation/social-studies.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/stem/index.aspx
109

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Social Studies to M.Ed. in Reading Specialist
Program Description

The social studies concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Middle Level Education
degree prepares students to teach social studies to children in grades 4 through 8. Upon successful completion of
this program, students will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification.
Qualified undergraduate students in this concentration may be eligible to participate in the accelerated B.S.Ed.to-M.Ed. program, which enables them to take graduate courses that apply to both their B.S.Ed. in Middle Level
Education: Social Studies and (thereafter) a reading specialist master's degree.
The reading specialist Master of Education (M.Ed.) program at Cal U is designed for students who want to earn
an M.Ed. degree and reading specialist certification on their Pennsylvania teaching certificate.
Through the accelerated program, students can complete both degrees at Cal U with a total of 148 credits.

Program Coordinator
Dr. Diane Fine

Accreditation

These programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs
have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since
1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP). The reading specialist program is also nationally recognized by the International Literacy
Association (ILA).

Curriculum

The following curriculum shows the requirements for completing the bachelor's degree under the
accelerated B.S.Ed.-to-M.Ed. program. Additional graduate-level courses are required to complete the master's
degree; refer to the graduate academic catalog for these requirements.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3
110

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 100 Intro to Geography

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

EDU 375 Intro to Integrated STEM Education

3

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18
111

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Course

Credits

HIS 102 History of the US since 1877

3

HIS 112 World History since 1500

3

HIS 200 History of Pennsylvania

3

POS 105 American Politics

3

ECO 100 Elements of Economics

3

Select one of the following courses:
• ECO 200 Current Economics Issues
• ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics
• ECO 202 Principles of
Macroeconomics
• GEO 105 Human Geography
• GEO 217 Demographic Analysis
• GEO 220 Geography of N. America
and PA
• POS 101 Contemporary Policy and
Politics
• POS 306 The Congress
• POS 310 The Presidency

3

Required Related Courses

15

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Free Electives

3

RSP 700 Fundamentals of Literacy

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
112

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Programs
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Undergraduate students must achieve at least junior standing to take graduate-level coursework.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.
Undergraduate students in the accelerated program may register for no more than 6 graduate credits in any
one term, and in terms when a graduate course is registered, the student may not register for more than 18 total
credits.
It is the student’s responsibility to apply and meet the qualifications of the graduate program portion of the
accelerated program. Failure to follow through with enrollment in the accelerated graduate program will result in
additional undergraduate credits to complete the bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Undergraduate Credit for
Graduate Courses policy.
Additional accelerated program requirements may be found at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/academicaffairs/accelerated-program-application.pdf

Program Webpages

• Undergraduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-leveleducation/social-studies.aspx
• Graduate: https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/education-campus/readingspecialist/index.aspx

113

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

Department of Biology, Geology and
Environmental Sciences
Faculty

Dr. Louise Nicholson (chair) | Dr. David G. Argent | Dr. Summer Arrigo-Nelson | Dr. Carol Bocetti | Dr. Jesse
Eiben | Dr. Kyle C. Fredrick | Dr. Chadwick Hanna | Dr. Daniel Harris | Dr. Cassandra L. Kuba | Dr. Sarah Meiss |
Dr. Brian Paulson | Dr. Nancy Pugh | Dr. Mark Tebbitt | Dr. Robert S. Whyte
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences includes undergraduate programs
in anthropology, biology, environmental studies, fisheries and wildlife, geology, molecular biology and veterinary
technology.

Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs
Degrees offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

•
•
•
•
•
•

A.S. in Veterinary Technology
B.A. in Anthropology: Archaeology
B.A. in Anthropology: Forensic Anthropology
B.S. in Biology
B.S. in Biology: Mortuary Science
B.S. in Biology: Plant Biology
B.S. in Biology: Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
B.S. in Biology, with pre-professional concentrations in:
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Podiatric Medicine
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
B.S. in Environmental Studies: Conservation Ecology
B.S. in Environmental Studies: Environmental Science
B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology
B.S. in Geology
B.S. in Molecular Biology
B.S. in Veterinary Technology

Note: Cal U also offers a B.S.Ed. in Biology: Secondary Education through its Department of Education.

Minors

Minors offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Anthropology
Biology
Environmental Geosciences
Environmental Science
Fisheries and Wildlife
Geology
Hydrology
114

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

Facilities

The department is housed in a four-story building equipped with an array of scientific instruments. Specialized
areas include the animal room, greenhouse, herbarium and vertebrate teaching museum. Facilities also include:
•
•
•
•

Earth Materials Laboratory
Geosciences Laboratory
Peter J. Daley Geotechnology Institute
Watershed Analysis Laboratory

The SAI Farm serves as a 94-acre outdoor lab, providing students with hands-on experiences.

Honor Societies

Beta Beta Beta is the national honor society for biological sciences. Students can earn membership if they
maintain a GPA of 3.25 in the biological sciences and 3.00 overall after completing 45 credit-hours and are
extended an invitation to join.
Anthropology majors are eligible for membership in the Gamma Chapter of Lambda Alpha, the national
anthropology honor society.
The national earth science honor society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, has a chapter (Zeta Alpha) on campus.
Students recognized for their academic and professional achievements are elected to it.

Academic Societies and Department Clubs

The Cal U Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) is open to all environmental studies and fisheries
and wildlife biology majors. The AFS promotes issues dealing with the management of North American game
and non-game fish resources and their associated habitats. The professional society offers opportunities for
public outreach and professional development. Members can elect to participate in various activities ranging from
workshops to conferencing to hands-on field work.
Biology Club is open to all interested students. Members explore careers in biology through guest speakers and
behind-the-scenes tours of research facilities, the zoo, botanical gardens and museums. Other activities include
camping and whitewater rafting; fundraising events, such as races and bake sales to benefit cancer research and
other charities; and judging science competitions of local K-12 students.
The Geology Club sponsors numerous activities for majors and non-majors. The club offers field trips and social
outings and sponsors student travel to conferences. Cal U also has active chapters of the Association for
Environmental and Engineering Geologists and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
Medical Interest Club offers guidance to undergraduates on the many requirements for application to medical
graduate schools. This club enables members pursuing healthcare careers to explore career choices through
speakers and touring medical education programs.
Cal U has a student chapter of the Wildlife Society, which was chartered in 1996. The mission of the Wildlife
Society is to represent and serve the professional community of scientists, managers, educators, technicians,
planners and others who work actively to study, manage and conserve wildlife and their habitats worldwide.

A.S. in Veterinary Technology
Program Description

The Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology degree prepares students to become veterinary technicians.
This on-campus program includes classroom theory, hands-on training and clinical experience. Students work
with live animals (including dogs, cats, rats and rabbits) in state-of-the-art facilities.

115

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

24

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
BIO 226 Basic Microbiology

4

Technological Literacy
VET 230 Digital Diagnostic Imaging

4

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry OR CHE 103
Chemistry for the Everyday World

3 or 4

Social Sciences or Humanities
Any Social Science or Humanities Course

3

Required Major Courses

36

BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic
Animals I

4

BIO 220 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic
Animals II

4

VET 101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology

3

VET 160 Care and Management of Exotic and
Laboratory Animals

3

VET 202 Small Animal Management and Clinical
Procedures

4

VET 210 Veterinary Clinical Technology and
Laboratory Procedures

4

VET 220 Large Animal Management and Clinical
Procedures

4

VET 240 Veterinary Pharmacy and Pharmacology

3
116

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

VET 250 Surgical Nursing, Anesthesia and Pain
Management

4

VET 292 Clinical Experience

3

Total

60

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/veterinary-technology/index.aspx

B.A. in Anthropology: Archaeology
Concentration
Program Description

The archaeology concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology degree deepens students' understanding
of people and cultures. Students gain experience through archaeological digs, laboratory research, forensic
casework and other opportunities.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any CDC General Education Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

117

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
Any JUS, SOC or WST Course on EMEL Menu

3

General Education Options
• Any Social Science Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

9

Required Major Courses

18

ANT 100 Intro to Anthropology

3

ANT 101 Archaeology Field School

3

ANT 290 Archaeology

3

ANT 421 Anthropological Thought

3

ANT 499 Senior Seminar in Anthropology

3

MAT 215 Statistics OR PSY 220 Descriptive
Statistics

3

Required Related Courses

18

ANT 341 Research/Lab in Archaeology

3

ANT 355 Prehistoric American Indians

3

ANT 360 Historic Sites Archaeology

3

ANT 400 Fund. of Archaeological Theory

3

ANT 445 Advanced Methods in Archaeology

3

ANT 498 Seminar in Archaeology

3

Related Electives

3

Select from the following:
• ANT 101 Archaeology Field School
(extra)
• ANT 200 Old World Prehistory
• ANT 220 Aztecs, Mayas and Incas
• ANT 231 Medical Anthropology
• ANT/BIO 232 Biological Anthropology

3

118

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Credits
ANT 255 World Ethnology
ANT 280 Indians of North America
ANT 300 Cultural Views of Women
ANT 345 Cultural Politics Food and
Eating
ANT 370 Forensic Archaeology
ANT 379 Special Problems in
Anthropology
ANT 385 Primate Social Behavior
ANT 390 Human Origins
Adviser-Approved ANT Course

Free Electives

40 or 41

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ANT 499 Senior Seminar in Anthropology
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Two ANT Approved WritingIntensive Menu Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are required. Related
electives other than those listed must be approved by academic adviser.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/archaeology/index.aspx

B.A. in Anthropology: Forensic Concentration
Program Description

The forensic concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology degree prepares students to employ
archaeological search and recovery techniques as well as laboratory (skeletal analysis) skills. Students have
opportunities for hands-on research through archaeological excavations, laboratory analysis of skeletal remains,
forensic casework and other opportunities.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

119

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any CDC General Education Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
Any JUS, SOC or WST Course on EMEL Menu

3

General Education Options
• Any Social Science Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

9

Required Major Courses

18

ANT 100 Intro to Anthropology

3

ANT 101 Archaeology Field School

3

ANT 290 Archaeology

3

ANT 421 Anthropological Thought

3

ANT 499 Senior Seminar in Anthropology

3

MAT 215 Statistics OR PSY 220 Descriptive
Statistics

3

Required Related Courses

18

ANT 245 Human Osteology

3
120

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

ANT 254 Intro to Forensic Anthropology

3

ANT 340 Research/Lab in Physical Anthropology

3

ANT 370 Forensic Archaeology

3

ANT 446 Advanced Forensic Anthropology

3

ANT 497 Seminar in Physical Anthropology

3

Related Electives

3

Select from the following:
• ANT 101 Archaeology Field School
(extra)
• ANT 200 Old World Prehistory
• ANT 220 Aztecs, Mayas and Incas
• ANT 231 Medical Anthropology
• ANT/BIO 232 Biological Anthropology
• ANT 255 World Ethnology
• ANT 280 Indians of North America
• ANT 300 Cultural Views of Women
• ANT 345 Cultural Politics Food and
Eating
• ANT 379 Special Problems in
Anthropology
• ANT 385 Primate Social Behavior
• ANT 390 Human Origins
• Adviser-Approved ANT Course

3

Free Electives

40 or 41

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ANT 499 Senior Seminar in Anthropology
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Two ANT Approved WritingIntensive Menu Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are required. Related
electives other than those listed must be approved by academic adviser.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/forensic-anthropology/

121

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

B.S. in Biology

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree builds foundational knowledge in biology as well as chemistry, physics
and math through core required courses. Students then select additional biology electives that explore concepts
related to their individual area of interest.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Oral Communication Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 273 Applied Calculus OR MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Tech Lit. Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• MAT 215 Statistics
• CHE 101 General Chemistry I

13

Required Major Courses

47

122

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

BIO 125 General Botany

4

BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

4

BIO 218 Genetics

4

BIO 248 General Ecology

4

BIO 300-level Anatomy Course

4

BIO 300- or 400-level Physiology Course

4

BIO 478 Evolution

3

ENS 495 Design and Analysis

4

PHY 122 General Physics II

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

Related Electives

13

Any 300- or 400-level BIO or ENS course, CHE 415
or related College of Science and Technology 300- or
400-level course (with approval of your adviser)

13

Free Electives

18

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two BIO or ENS UpperDivision Writing Component Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Program Note: Chemistry minor (20 credits) recommended for those students intending to pursue graduate or
professional school. (Must declare minor with chemistry chair.)

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/biology/index.aspx

123

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

B.S. in Biology: Mortuary Science
Program Description

The mortuary science concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Biology, through affiliation with the Pittsburgh
Institute of Mortuary Science, is accredited through the American Board of Funeral Service Education, National
Association of Colleges of Mortuary Science, National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the
United States Inc. This program is designed for three years of approved study on campus and one year of study
at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum

The curriculum requires 120 credits: 94 credits in required and elective Cal U courses and 26 credits for the
institute year. Upon completion of the program, the student is granted a Bachelor of Science degree from Cal U
and an associate degree in specialized technology from the Pittsburgh institute. Upon completion of a one-year
resident intern period, the candidate applies for the state board examinations and licensure as a funeral director
and embalmer.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Tech Lit. Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
The following courses are suggested electives of
professional mortuary science interest. Please consult

12

124

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

your adviser for the most appropriate courses for
you. At least one course must be an Ethics and
Multicultural Awareness Emphasis (EMEL) Course.
• ENG 102 Composition II or Other
English or Literature Course
• CSC 101 Personal Productivity
Software (TL)
• CSC 201 Internet Concepts (TL)
• PHI 200 World Religions (HUM, EMEL)
• PHI 307 Medical Ethics (HUM, EMEL)
• PSY 100 General Psychology (SS)
• SOC 100 Principles of Sociology (SS)
• PHI 308 Bioethics (HUM, EMEL)
• ECO 100 Elements of Economics (SS)
• ENG 211 Business Writing (Comp)
• PHI 100 Perspectives in Philosophy
(HUM)

Required Major Courses

32

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

BIO 125 General Botany

4

BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

4

BIO 306 Human Anatomy

4

BIO 326 General Microbiology

4

BIO 328 Human Physiology

4

BIO *** 300- or 400-level BIO/ENS Course (requires
approval of adviser)

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

Pittsburgh School of Mortuary Science

26

Upper-level Major Courses (fourth year of program)

26

Free Electives

21

Students are recommended to take courses leading
to a minor in Business Administration, Psychology or
another area of interest. The following courses are
suggested choices:
• ACC 200 Financial Accounting
• ART 388 Sculpture Studio
• PSY 211 Social Psychology
• BUS 100 Intro to Business (SS)

21

125

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Upper-Division Writing
Component Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Program Note: Student must complete 48 credits of 300- or 400-level courses. The curriculum includes 42 upperlevel credits.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/biology/pre-professional/mortuary-science/index.aspx

B.S. in Biology: Plant Biology Concentration
Program Description

The plant biology concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree deepens student knowledge of plant
sciences. Students may choose to focus on plant ecology or biology in their upper-level courses.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41 or 42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Oral Communication Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 273 Applied Calculus OR MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts

3
126

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Any Fine Arts Course
Natural Sciences
EAS 142 Climatology (3 credits) OR GLG 150 Intro
to Geology (4 credits)

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• MAT 215 Statistics
• PHY 121 Physics

13

Required Major Courses

35

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

BIO 125 General Botany

4

BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

4

BIO 218 Genetics

4

BIO 248 General Ecology

4

BIO 307 Plant Anatomy

4

BIO 335 Plant Physiology

4

BIO 336 Plant Taxonomy

4

BIO 478 Evolution

3

Required Chemistry Electives

12

CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

Ecology or Biology Option (select one option)

12

Ecology Option
Select at least two of the following:
• BIO 407 Mycology
• BIO 414 Plant Ecology

8

127

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

• BIO 442 Forest Ecology and
Dendrology
• ENS 475 Wetlands Ecology
Select any 300- or 400-level BIO or ENS course
not used to fill another requirement (with adviser's
approval)

4

Biology Option
Select at least two of the following:
• BIO 326 General Microbiology
• BIO 480 Cell Biology
• CHE 415 Biochemistry

8

Select any 300- or 400-level BIO or ENS course(s)
not used to fill another requirement (with adviser's
approval)

4 or 5

Free Electives

20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two BIO or ENS (or other
department, with approval of adviser) Upper-Division Writing Component Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/plant-biology/index.aspx

B.S. in Biology: Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
Concentration
Program Description

The pre-chiropractic Medicine concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Biology prepares students for the
advanced training offered by professional chiropractic schools. Students are advised to tailor their curriculum
to those courses that will best prepare them for professional schools. Almost all courses include a laboratory
component where students gain experience using various scientific instruments, study the practical application of
scientific theories and apply course content.

Delivery Mode
Traditional

128

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

Articulated Agreements

Our department has articulated agreements with chiropractic colleges (e.g., Logan University College of
Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic, Palmer Chiropractic) to facilitate students' transition post-graduation.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Oral Communication Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 273 Applied Calculus OR MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course*
• ENG 102 Composition II
• CHE 101 General Chemistry I
• Any Other Student-Selected Course

13

Required Major Courses

44

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

BIO 125 General Botany

4

BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

4

BIO 218 Genetics

4
129

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

BIO 306 Human Anatomy

4

BIO 326 General Microbiology

4

BIO 328 Human Physiology

4

BIO 480 Cell Biology

4

PHY 122 General Physics II

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

Related Electives

16

Select from 300- or 400-level BIO/ENS courses and
CHE 415

16

Free Electives

18

Total

120

* Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis Course: Recommended either PHI 307 (Medical Ethics) or PHI
308 (Bioethics).
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two BIO or ENS UpperDivision Writing Component Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Program Note: Chemistry minor (20 credits) recommended for those students intending to pursue graduate or
professional school. (Must declare minor with chair of the Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences.)

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/biology/pre-professional/

B.S. in Biology: Pre-Professional
Concentrations
Program Description

The pre-professional concentrations of the Bachelor of Science in Biology include:
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Optometry
130

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
•
•
•
•

Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Podiatric Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine

These programs are designed to prepare students for further study at the graduate level.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Oral Communication Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 273 Applied Calculus OR MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Tech Lit. Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course*
• ENG 102 Composition II
• MAT 215 Statistics
• CHE 101 General Chemistry I

13

Required Major Courses

44

BIO 120 General Zoology

4
131

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

BIO 125 General Botany

4

BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

4

BIO 218 Genetics

4

BIO 306 Human Anatomy OR BIO 305 Comparative 4
Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 326 General Microbiology

4

BIO 328 Human Physiology OR BIO
486 Comparative Animal Physiology

4

BIO 480 Cell Biology

4

PHY 122 General Physics II

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

Related Electives

16

Select from 300- or 400-level BIO/ENS courses and
CHE 415

16

Free Electives

18

Total

120

* Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis Course: Recommended either PHI 307 (Medical Ethics) or PHI
308 (Bioethics).
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two BIO or ENS UpperDivision Writing Component Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Program Note: Chemistry minor (20 credits) recommended for those students intending to pursue graduate or
professional school. (Must declare minor with chair of the Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences.)

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/biology/pre-professional/index.aspx

132

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

B.S. in Environmental Studies: Conservation
Ecology Concentration
Program Description

The conservation ecology concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies degree
program explores fields of ecology and evolutionary biology with a focus on the presentation and management of
natural resources and biodiversity. Students learn about the impact of humans on biodiversity as well as aspects
of international law and policy as they affect our resources. The program builds skills and knowledge needed
to effectively handle problems in the area of conservation and sustainable development. Students are able to
add additional courses in botany or zoology that are content-specific, and they can opt to participate in a field
experience or an internship to help strengthen their program of study.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra OR MAT 273 Applied
Calculus OR MAT 281 Calculus I*

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
GIS 311 Geographic Information Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II

13

133

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

• CHE 102 General Chemistry II
• MAT 215 Statistics

Required Major Courses

45

PHY 121 General Physics

4

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

BIO 125 General Botany

4

BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

4

BIO 218 Genetics

4

BIO 248 General Ecology

4

BIO 478 Evolution

3

ENS 399 Conservation Biology

3

ENS 435 Natural Resource Law and Policy

3

ENS 495 Design and Analysis

4

Select two of the following:
• ENS 475 Wetlands Ecology
• BIO 414 Plant Ecology
• BIO 442 Forest Ecology and
Dendrology

8

Related Electives

15

Select two of the following:
• BIO 305 Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
• BIO 441 Ethology
• ENS 492 Animal Population Dynamics

8

Select from any 300- or 400-level BIO or ENS courses
with approval of major adviser or department chair

7

Free Electives

18

Total

120

* MAT 273 or 281 recommended for graduate studies.
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:

134

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two BIO or ENS UpperDivision Writing Component Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/environmental-studies/conservation-ecology.aspx

B.S. in Environmental Studies: Environmental
Science Concentration
Program Description

The environmental science concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies degree is an
interdisciplinary program that combines the biological and physical sciences with chemistry to provide solutions
to today's environmental problems. Students gain a broad background in environmental pollution (including air,
water and waste); environmental policy; and the technical skills required of today's professional environmental
scientist.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 OR MAT 199 OR MAT 273 OR MAT
281*

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
GIS 311 Geographic Information Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
GLG 150 Introduction to Geology

4

135

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• PHY 121 General Physics I
• MAT 215 Statistics

13

Required Major Courses

49 or 50

Select two courses from the following:
• BIO 120 General Zoology
• BIO 125 General Botany
• BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular
Biology

8

BIO 248 General Ecology

4

BIO 488 Water Pollution Biology

4

ENS 435 Natural Resource Law and Policy

3

ENS 440 Environmental Pollution Control

4

ENS 475 Wetlands Ecology

4

ENS 495 Design and Analysis

4

GLG 303 Hydrology

3

CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

CHE 381 Environmental Chemistry OR GLG
333 Geochemistry

3 or 4

Related Electives

10 or 11

Select two upper-division BIO/ENS courses
Select two courses from the following:
• GLG 210 Intro to Soils
• GLG 343 Geomorphology
• GLG 402 Groundwater Hydrology
• GLG 448 Watershed Evaluation
• GIS 413 Environmental Applications in
GIS

136

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Free Electives

18 or 19

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two BIO or ENS UpperDivision Writing Component Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): CHE 101 General Chemistry I
* MAT 273 or 281 recommended for graduate studies.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/environmental-studies/environmental-science.aspx

B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology degree explores various techniques and philosophies
of fisheries and wildlife management. The program emphasizes the management of North American species, with
a focus on those found within Pennsylvania. Students learn about natural resources, conservation and current
issues in the discipline.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum

The curriculum includes those courses identified by the Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society as
critical for the graduate. Students have a chance to become certified by either society upon graduation. This
program also incorporates many unique experiences that help students network with future employers and
develop professional contacts.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Oral Communication Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra OR MAT 273 Applied
Calculus OR MAT 281 Calculus I

3

137

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
GIS 311 Geographic Information Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
GLG 150 Introduction to Geology OR GLG 303
Hydrology OR PHY 121 General Physics I

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• PHS 137 Introduction to Environmental
Chemistry OR CHE 102 General
Chemistry II (3 or 4 credits)
• Any General Education Course

13

Required Major Courses

49

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

BIO 125 General Botany

4

BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

4

BIO 218 Genetics

4

BIO 248 General Ecology

4

BIO/ENS 300- or 400-level Botany Course

4

ENS 423 Wildlife Management Techniques OR ENS
424 Fisheries Management

4

ENS 492 Animal Population Dynamics

4

ENS 495 Design and Analysis

4

CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

MAT 215 Statistics

3

Select two of the following:
• ENS 399 Conservation Biology

6

138

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

• ENS 420 Principles of Wildlife
Management
• ENS 425 Principles of Aquaculture

Related Electives

11

Select two of the following:
• BIO 337 Ornithology
• BIO 400 Mammalogy
• BIO 407 Mycology
• BIO 433 Herpetology
• BIO 435 Ichthyology
• BIO 441 Ethology
• BIO 445 Entomology
• BIO 446 Freshwater Invertebrate
Zoology
• BIO 488 Water Pollution Biology

8

Select one of the following:
• ENS 435 Natural Resource Law and
Policy
• GIS 413 Environmental Applications in
GIS
• REC 362 Recreation Site Design and
Management
• REC 365 Recreation Resource
Management

3

Free Electives

18 or 20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two BIO or ENS UpperDivision Writing Component Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Program Note: See adviser for information regarding certification by the American Fisheries Society and the
Wildlife Society.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/environmental-studies/fisheries-wildlife.aspx

139

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

B.S. in Geology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Geology degree prepares students to use common geological tools and lab and field
techniques; analyze data; and develop as scientists. Students in this program have opportunities to study in the
field as they explore geological concepts relevant to environmental protection, energy resource exploration and
development, and land infrastructure engineering.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
GIS 311 Introduction to GIS

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
GLG 150 Introduction to Geology

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 217 Science and Tech Writing
OR ENG 102 Composition II
• General Education Courses (two
courses)

12

140

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Required Major Courses

33

GLG 200 Historical Geology

4

GLG 230 Earth Resources

3

GLG 301 Professional Development for Geologists

1

GLG 303 Hydrology

3

GLG 331 Mineralogy

4

GLG 332 Petrology

4

GLG 343 Geomorphology

3

GLG 423 Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

4

GLG 425 Structural Geology

4

GLG 437 Field Methods in Geology

3

Required Related Courses

22

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 215 Statistics OR MAT 381 Calculus III

3

PHY 121 General Physics I OR PHY 101 College
Physics I

4

PHY 122 General Physics II OR PHY 202 College
Physics II

4

CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

Recommended Free Electives

24-25

The following are recommended free electives to
select from:
• GLG 210 Intro to Soils
• GLG 250 Volcanology
• GLG 290 Planetary Geology
• GLG 333 Geochemistry
• GLG 355 Geophysics
• GLG 402 Groundwater Hydrology
• GLG 427 Tectonics
• GLG 429 Petroleum Geology
• GLG 438 Computer Apps. in EAS
• GLG 441 Advanced Env Geology
• GLG 448 Watershed Evaluation
• GIS 350 Remote Sensing of Env

24 or 25

141

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

• GIS 413 Env Applications in GIS
• GEO 479 Internship (variable)
• Other Adviser-Approved Courses

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): GLG 391, 392, 393, 492 or GEO 479
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): GLG 427, 438, 441, 448
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): GLG 150 Introduction to Geology
Program Note: 42 credits of advanced coursework at 300 or 400 level are required.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/geology/index.aspx

B.S. in Molecular Biology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology degree builds lab experience and skills as well as knowledge
related to the structure and function of biological molecules.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Oral Communication Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 273 Applied Calculus OR MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3
142

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• MAT 215 Statistics
• CHE 101 General Chemistry I

13

Required Major Courses

50 or 51

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

BIO 125 General Botany

4

BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology

4

BIO 218 Genetics

4

BIO 266 Cell Culture

3

BIO 320 Molecular Biology

4

BIO 326 General Microbiology

4

BIO 480 Cell Biology

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

Select three from the following:
• BIO 322 Methods in DNA Analysis (4
credits)
• BIO 426 Clinical Microbiology (4
credits)
• BIO 427 Cell. Microbial Physiology (4
credits)
• BIO 455 Biology of Cancer (3 credits)

11 or 12

Related Electives

9 or 10

Any 300- or 400-level BIO or ENS course with
approval of adviser

9 or 10

143

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

Free Electives

18

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course (BIO 418
Independent Research/BIO 492 Internship recommended)
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two BIO or ENS UpperDivision Writing Component Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Program Note: Chemistry minor recommended.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/molecular-biology/index.aspx

B.S. in Veterinary Technology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology includes classroom theory, hands-on training and clinical
experience. The curriculum lays a foundation of core knowledge of topics related to animal care and builds
on it, preparing students to fill positions in education and industries that require a bachelor's degree (including
leadership roles). Students work with live animals (including dogs, cats, rats and rabbits) in state-of-the art
facilities.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra (or higher)

3

Health and Wellness
BIO 226 Basic Microbiology

4

Technological Literacy

3
144

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

VET 230 Digital Diagnostic Imaging
Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• MAT 215 Statistics
• ENG 102 Composition II
(recommended)
• Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Course (Recommended: PHI
307 Medical Ethics OR PHI
308 Bioethics)
• General Education Course

12

Required Major Courses

36

VET 101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology

3

VET 160 Care and Management of Exotic and
Laboratory Animals

3

VET 202 Small Animal Management and Clinical
Procedures

4

VET 210 Veterinary Clinical Technology and
Laboratory Procedures

4

VET 220 Large Animal Management and Clinical
Procedures

4

VET 240 Veterinary Pharmacy and Pharmacology

3

VET 250 Surgical Nursing, Anesthesia and Pain
Management

4

VET 292 Clinical Experience

3

VET 301 Contemporary Issues in Veterinary Medicine

2

VET 450 Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine

3

VET 492 Specialty Clinical Experience

3

Required Related (Cognate) Courses

12
145

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

BIO 230 Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIO 260 Anatomy and Physiology II

4

Related Electives

12

300- to 400-level BIO, ENS or VET elective courses
(Recommended: BIO 450 Immunology OR BIO
460 Pathophysiology)

12

Free Electives

18

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): VET 492 Specialty Clinical Experience
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): VET 301 Contemporary Issues in
Veterinary Medicine AND VET 492 Specialty Clinical Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): CHE 101 General Chemistry I

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/veterinary-technology/index.aspx

Minor in Anthropology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

6

ANT 100 Introduction to Anthropology

3

ANT 290 Archaeology

3

Anthropology Electives

15

Select five additional ANT courses, with a minimum of
three at the 300+ level

15

Total

21

146

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

Minor in Biology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

BIO 120 General Zoology OR BIO 125 General
Botany

4

BIO 215 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular
Biology

4

BIO 218 Genetics

4

Elective Courses

9

Select any 300- or 400-level BIO or ENS course, with
permission of minor adviser. Upper-level courses
chosen to meet minor requirements cannot be
required by (or duplicate) the student's major course of
study.

9

Total

21

Minor in Environmental Geosciences
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

11

GLG 150 Introduction to Geology

4

GLG 200 Historical Geology

4

GLG 303 Hydrology

3

Electives

12

Select two courses from the following:
GLG 210 Introduction to Soils

3

GLG 230 Earth Resources

3

GLG 333 Geochemistry

3

GLG 343 Geomorphology

3

GLG 423 Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

3
147

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

GLG 425 Structural Geology

3

Select two courses from the following:
GLG 402 Groundwater Hydrology

3

GLG 437 Geological Field Methods

3

GLG 438 Computer Applications in Earth and
Environmental Sciences

3

GLG 441 Adv. Environmental Geology

3

ENS 448 Watershed Evaluation

3

Any Geological Field Course from: GLG 391, 392, 393, 3
492 or 496

Total

23

Minor in Environmental Science
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

BIO 120 General Zoology OR BIO 125 General
Botany

4

BIO 215 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular
Biology

4

BIO 248 General Ecology

4

Elective Courses*

8

Select one animal-related BIO or ENS course at the
300- or 400-level (with permission of minor adviser)

4

Select one plant-related BIO or ENS course at the
300- or 400-level (with permission of minor adviser)

4

Total

20

Note: Upper-level courses chosen to meet minor requirements cannot be required by (or duplicate) a student's
major course of study.
148

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

Minor in Fisheries and Wildlife
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

BIO 125 General Botany

4

BIO 248 General Ecology

4

Electives

12

Select one of the following:
ENS 423 Wildlife Management Techniques

4

ENS 424 Fisheries Management

4

Select one of the following:
BIO 337 Ornithology

4

BIO 400 Mammology

4

BIO 433 Herpetology

4

BIO 435 Ichthyology

4

BIO 445 Entomology

4

BIO 446 Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology

4

Select one of the following:
BIO 442 Forest Ecology and Dendrology

4

ENS 475 Wetlands Ecology

4

Total

24

Minor in Geology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

11

149

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences
Course

Credits

GLG 150 Introduction to Geology

4

GLG 200 Historical Geology

4

Select only one of the following:
GLG 210 Introduction to Soils

3

GLG 230 Earth Resources

3

GLG 303 Hydrology

3

Electives

12

Select two or three from the following:
GLG 331 Mineralogy

3

GLG 332 Petrology

3

GLG 333 Geochemistry

3

GLG 343 Geomorphology

3

GLG 423 Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

4

GLG 425 Structural Geology

3

GLG 427 Tectonics

3

Select one or two from the following:
GLG 402 Groundwater Hydrology

3

GLG 437 Geological Field Methods

3

GLG 438 Computer Applications in EAS

3

GLG 441 Adv. Environmental Geology

3

GLG 448 Watershed Evaluation

3

Any Geological Field Course from: GLG 391, 392, 393, 3
492, 496

Total

23

150

Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences

Minor in Hydrology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

10

GLG 150 Introduction to Geology

4

GLG 303 Hydrology

3

GLG 402 Groundwater Hydrology

3

Electives

12

Select at least two from the following:
GLG 210 Introduction to Soils

3

EAS 245 Weather Analysis and Forecasting

3

GLG 343 Geomorphology

3

GLG 448 Watershed Evaluation

3

Select at least two from the following:
GLG 333 Geochemistry

3

GLG 441 Advanced Environmental Geology

3

ENS 424 Fisheries Management

4

ENS 475 Wetlands Ecology

4

ENS 488 Water Pollution Biology

4

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

CHE 381 Environmental Chemistry

4

Total

22

Program Notes:
• At least 4 credits must be taken outside of the student's declared major program.
• At least 9 credits must be advanced courses (300 level or higher).
• Students must complete at least 12 credits at California University of Pennsylvania.

151

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

Department of Business, Economics and
Enterprise Sciences
Faculty

Dr. Edmund Matecki (chair) | Dr. Stephanie Adam | Dr. Ahmet Akgun | Dr. Jacob Bethem | Dr. Adnan Chawdhry
| Dr. Joshua Chicarelli | Dr. John Confer | Dr. Paul Hettler | Dr. Elizabeth Jones | Dr. Sarah Judge | Dr. Richard
LaRosa | Dr. Mark Lennon | Dr. Nan Li | Dr. James Ola | Dr. Candice Riley | Dr. Susan Ryan | Dr. Joseph J.
Schwerha
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences includes undergraduate programs in
accounting; business administration; economics; finance; human resource management; interdisciplinary studies
in business and commerce; management; and marketing.

Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs
Degrees offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

A.S. in Accounting
B.S. in Business Administration: Integrated Business
B.S. in Business Administration: Management Information Systems
B.S.B.A. in Accounting
B.S.B.A. in Economics
B.S.B.A. in Finance
B.S.B.A. in Human Resource Management
B.S.B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Commerce (ISBC)
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Corporate Communication
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Event Planning and Management
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Geo-Business
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Parks and Recreation Management
B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Tourism and Hospitality Management
B.S.B.A. in Management
B.S.B.A. in Marketing

Certificates

The department also offers sub-baccalaureate certificate programs in:
• Forensic Accounting
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Minors

Minors available through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Accounting
Arts Administration
Business
Economics
Event Planning and Management
Finance
Forensic Accounting
Geo-Business
152

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Geographic Information Technology
Human Resource Management
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Parks and Recreation
Tourism Studies

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Programs

Accelerated bachelor's-to-master's degree programs related to business are also available to undergraduate
students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Honor Societies and Memberships

Honor students in geography are eligible for induction into Gamma Theta Upsilon.
Membership is also available to students of high scholastic attainment in Cal U's Kappa chapter of Rho Phi
Lambda, the national honorary recreation, park and leisure services fraternity, chartered in 1985.
Achievement is recognized in several ways. Membership is open to qualified successful business students in:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society for Economics
Phi Beta Lambda - Future Business Leaders
Sigma Beta Delta, the International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration
Student Accounting Association
Economics Club
Finance Club
Student Marketing Association

Awards

These awards are presented to graduating seniors yearly:
• Alfred Zeffiro Award for Excellence in the Study of Management
• Wall Street Journal Award for Excellence in the Study of Finance
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award for Highest Achievement in the Study
of Accounting
• Amy Lyne Marunyak Memorial Award for Excellence in the Study of Marketing

Accreditation

The bachelor's and master's programs in business and economics are accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education supporting, celebrating and rewarding
teaching excellence. The association embraces the virtues of teaching excellence and emphasizes to students
that it is essential to learn.

A.S. in Accounting
Program Description

The Associate of Science in Accounting degree covers fundamental skills and knowledge needed by those
seeking entry-level positions in the field of accounting.
153

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

Delivery Mode

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online delivery)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

28 or 29

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 OR UNI 101 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Information Systems

3

Humanities/Fine Arts
Any Humanities or Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• MAT 225 Business Statistics OR BUS
281 Management Science I
• ENG 211 Business Writing I OR ENG
102 Composition II

6

Required Major Courses

18

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 202 Accounting II

3

ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting I

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

Required Related Courses

6
154

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Select six credits of Accounting (ACC) electives with
adviser's approval

6

Related Electives

9

Select courses from ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM,
MGT, MIS or MKT with adviser's approval

9

Total

61

B.S. in Business Administration: Integrated
Business Concentration
Program Description

The integrated business concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree prepares
students for the 21st century global business environment.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
PHI 115 Logic and Language OR Other AdviserApproved Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3
155

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing I OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Required Major Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Concentration Courses

18

BUS 345 Business Ethics

3

ECO 460 Global Economic Perspectives

3

HRM 462 Global Workforce Management and
Change

3

MGT 431 International Business Management

3

MGT 461 Integrated Supply Chain Management

3

MKT 401 Marketing Management

3

Required Minor/Certificate*

12
156

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Free Electives

20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ECO 460 Global Economic Perspectives
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT or MKT Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Economics, Forensic
Accounting, Management, or the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for
Business. Students may select a different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Required Major Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above.
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/integrated-global-business/index.aspx

B.S. in Business Administration: Management
Information Systems Concentration
Program Description

The management information systems concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
degree allows students to build a core understanding of business while also developing in-depth knowledge of
management information systems.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

157

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking OR COM 250 Oral
Communication: Management

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Required Major Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

158

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Concentration Courses

21

CIS 120 Application Programming I

3

CIS 299 Systems Analysis I

3

MIS 321 Accounting Info Systems

3

MIS 375 Information Tech Ethics

3

MIS 385 Health Information Systems

3

MIS 401 Business Driven MIS

3

MIS 421 Strategic Issues in MIS

3

Related Electives

9

ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
9
courses, 300-level or above not already included in the
"Required Major Courses" or "Concentration Courses"
above or MIS 301. No more than 6 credits can be MIS
492.

Free Electives

19 or 20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two ECO, MGT or MKT
Upper-Division Writing-Intensive Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/business-administration/management-informationsystems.aspx

B.S.B.A. in Accounting
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Accounting degree prepares students to use
modern accounting methods and information systems.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

159

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 331 Cost Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3
160

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

24

ACC 202 Accounting II

3

ACC 218 Federal Income Tax I

3

ACC 301 Intermediate Acc. I

3

ACC 302 Intermediate Acc. II

3

ACC 318 Federal Income Tax II

3

ACC 341 Non-Profit Accounting

3

ACC 401 Advanced Financial Acc.

3

ACC 441 Auditing

3

Related Electives

3

Select three credits from the following:
• ACC 491 Accounting Internship
• BUS 345 Business Ethics
• ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS
or MKT courses, 300-level or above not
already included in the "Business Core
Courses" or "Required Major Courses"
above

3

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MKT or MGT Writing-Intensive Course
161

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Finance, Forensic
Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing or
the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students may select a
different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above."
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/accounting-degree/index.aspx

B.S.B.A. in Economics
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Economics degree prepares students to apply
economic theory and related concepts to real-world problems in business and other sectors.

Delivery Mode

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3
162

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

18

ECO 301 Intermediate Micro

3

ECO 302 Intermediate Macro

3

ECO 421 Applied Econometrics

3

Any 300-level or above ECO courses, excluding ECO
492

9

Related Electives

9

ECO 492 Economics Internship

3

163

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
6
courses, 300-level or above not already included in the
"Business Core Courses" or "Required Major Courses"
above

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Accounting, Finance,
Forensic Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems, or
Marketing or the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students
may select a different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser, in which case the 9 credits of Related
Electives may be fulfilled with courses required for the minor.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above.
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/economics/index.aspx

B.S.B.A. in Finance
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Finance degree builds financial management
skills.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

164

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3
165

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

18

FIN 302 Adv. Financial Management

3

FIN 304 Personal Money Management

3

FIN 305 Investment Management

3

FIN 311 Financial Markets and Institutions

3

FIN 331 International Finance

3

FIN 335 Risk Management

3

Related Electives

9

Select 9 credits from the following:
• FIN 341 Entrepreneurial Finance
• FIN 420 SIE Exam Prep (also a
Special Experience Course)
• FIN 421 Series 7 Exam Prep
• ECO 421 Applied Econometrics
• FIN 492 Internship (also a Special
Experience Course)
• ACC, ECO, FIN, MIS courses, 300level or above not already required
or included in the "Business Core
Courses" or "Required Major Courses"
above

9

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
166

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MKT or MGT Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Accounting, Economics,
Forensic Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems, or
Marketing or the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students may
select a different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above."
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/finance-degree/index.aspx

B.S.B.A. in Human Resource Management
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Human Resource Management degree builds
skills and knowledge related to organizational behavior, labor relations and compensation management.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts

3
167

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Any Fine Arts Course
Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

18

BUS 342 Business, Government and Society OR
BUS 345 Business Ethics

3

HRM 300 Principles of Human Resource Mgt.

3

HRM 310 Compensation Mgt.

3

HRM 330 Labor Relations

3

MIS/HRM 322 Human Resource Information Systems

3

HRM 400 Human Resources Strategy and Planning

3

168

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Related Electives

9

HRM 492 HRM Internship

3

ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
6
courses, 300-level or above not already included in the
"Business Core Courses" or "Required Major Courses"
above

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT or MKT Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Forensic Accounting, Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing or the Certificate
in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students may select a different minor or
certificate, with the approval of their adviser, in which case the 9 credits of "Related Electives" may be fulfilled with
courses required for the minor.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above."
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/human-resource-management/index.aspx

B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Corporate Communication
Concentration
Program Description

The corporate communication concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in
Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Commerce is designed for students interested in public relations and
corporate communication. The degree provides a solid foundation of business knowledge while also building
communication skills.
169

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
PHI 115 Logic and Language

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3
170

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

27

BUS 345 Business Ethics OR BUS 343 Corporate
Social Responsibility OR CDC 465 Media Ethics

3

CDC 100 Communication Perspectives

3

CDC 201 Argumentation and Advocacy

3

CDC 230 Strategic Professional Communication

3

CDC 302 Persuasion

3

CDC 303 Organizational Communication

3

CDC 330 Intro to Public Relations

3

CDC 331 Public Relations Applications

3

CDC 450 Media, Society and Culture

3

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any CDC, ECO, MGT or MKT Upper-Division Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Forensic Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems,
or Marketing or the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students
may select a different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser.
171

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above."
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/corporate-communications/index.aspx

B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Event Planning and
Management Concentration
Program Description

The event planning and management concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(B.S.B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Commerce explores all aspects of event management,
including design, risk management, finance, sustainability, marketing, logistics and evaluation. Students in this
program are prepared to plan and manage a wide variety of events.

Delivery Mode
100% Online or Hybrid

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
REC 165 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
PHI 115 Logic and Language (or other humanities
with adviser approval)

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences

3 or 4
172

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Any Natural Sciences Course
Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis Course
GEO 100 Intro to Geography

3

General Education Options
• ENG 211 Business Writing I OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

9

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science I

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Event Planning and Management
Concentration Courses

18

TOU 102 Hospitality Industry and Operations

3

REC 235 Special Event Management in Recreation
Settings

3

TOU 330 Meet Expo Event and Convention
Operations

3

TOU 350 Hotels, Resorts and Lodging

3

REC 412 Program Planning and Evaluation

3

GEO 479 Internship OR BUS 492 Internship

3 (min.)

173

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Related Event Planning and Management Electives

9

Select three courses from the following (not all are
available online):
• TOU 101 Introduction to Tourism
Studies
• TOU 277 Casinos and Gaming
Entertainment
• CDC 330 Introduction to Public
Relations
• MKT 311 E-Marketing
• MKT 341 Non-profit Marketing
• Any 300-level or above BUS, GEO,
MGT, MKT, REC or TOU courses not
already required or included above

9

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Students must select a minor or certificate. Additional
information is listed below.

12 (min.)

Free Electives

10 or 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ECO 460 Global Economic Perspectives
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT, MKT or TOU Upper-Division Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students cannot have more than 9 credits in the major also count toward their
minor. Students must select from one of the following minors: Management, Business, or Tourism Studies.
Students may select a different minor or a certificate, with the approval of their adviser. "Free Electives" may be
fulfilled with courses required for the minor.
The management and business minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business
Core Courses” above. The tourism studies minor is 18 credits; however, 6 credits are completed in the "Event
Planning and Management Concentration Courses" and 3 credits are available in the "Event Planning and
Management Electives."
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/event-planning/index.aspx

174

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Geo-Business Concentration
Program Description

The geo-business concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in
Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Commerce develops students' knowledge of business and geographic
information technology. The program prepares students to employ geospatial applications in business settings.

Delivery Mode
100% Online or Hybrid

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
REC 165 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
OR REC 195 Leisure and Wellness

3

Technological Literacy
GIS 350 Remote Sensing

3

Humanities
PHI 115 Logic and Language (or other humanities
with adviser approval)

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology OR REC 361 Parks
and Rec for Diverse Pop.

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis Course
GEO 100 Intro to Geography

3

General Education Options
• ENG 211 Business Writing I OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics

9

175

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

• BUS 281 Management Science I

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science I

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Geo-Business Concentration Courses

18

GEO 100 Introduction to Geography

3

GEO 217 Demographic Analysis

3

GIS 222 Geo-Business

3

GIS 311 GIS

3

GIS 413 Environmental Applications of GIS

3

GEO 479 Internship OR BUS 492 Internship

3 (or 120 hours)

Related Geo-Business Electives

9

Select three courses from the following (not all are
available online):
• GIS 303 Crime Mapping and Spatial
Analysis
• TOU 358 Comprehensive Tourism
Planning
• GEO 479 Internship OR BUS
492 Internship (additional 3 credits)
• BUS 345 Business Ethics
• Any 300-level or above BUS, MGT,
MKT, REC, GIS or GEO not already
required or included above

9

176

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Students must select a minor or certificate. Additional
information is listed below. Some minors may require
more than 12 credits to complete.

12 (min.)

Free Electives

10 or 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ECO 460 Global Economic Perspectives OR
GEO 360 Emergency Management
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT or MKT Upper-Division Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students cannot have more than 9 credits in the major also count toward their
minor. Students must select from one of the following minors or certificates: Minor in Economics; Minor in
Management; Minor in Design and Entertainment Technology; Minor in Event Planning and Management; Minor
in Parks and Recreation Management; Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship; or Certificate in Spanish for
Business. Students may select a different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser.
The management and economics minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business
Core Courses” above. The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are
included in the major courses above.
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Parks and Recreation
Management Concentration
Program Description

The parks and recreation management concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(B.S.B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Commerce provides a solid foundation of business
knowledge while also building parks and recreation management skills.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
177

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
REC 165 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
PHI 115 Logic and Language (or other humanities
with adviser approval)

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis Course
REC 361 Parks and Recreation for Diverse
Populations

3

General Education Options
• ENG 211 Business Writing I OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

9

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science I

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3
178

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Concentration Courses

33

REC 362 Recreation Site Design and Management

3

REC 365 Recreation Resource Management

3

REC 374 Commercial Recreation Management

3

REC 378 Recreation Management and Leadership

3

REC 412 Recreation Program Planning and
Evaluation

3

GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan

3

TOU 450 Research Methods for Tourism Studies

3

REC 478 Professional Development in Recreation

3

GEO 479 Internship

9

Related Electives

6

Select two courses from the following:
• REC 195 Leisure and Wellness
Recreation
• REC 220 Youth Competitive
Recreation Activities
• REC 225 Recreation and Youth
Development
• REC230 Youth Camp Counseling and
Administration
• REC 235 Special Event Management
in Recreation Settings
• REC 240 Human Ecology
• REC 246 Scenic Areas of U.S.
• REC 250 Non-Profit and Community
Recreation
• REC 255 Water-Based Rec
Management
• REC 270 Interpretative Methods in
Parks and Recreation
• REC 275 Sustainable Recreation and
Green Parks

6

179

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

• REC 280 Adventure and Outdoor
Recreation Outfitting
• TOU 400 Impacts and Sustainability of
Tourism
• REC 415 Challenges & Trends in
Parks and Recreation

Free Electives

10 or 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): GEO 479 Internship
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND REC 412 Recreation Program Planning and Evaluation
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II

B.S.B.A. in ISBC: Tourism and Hospitality
Management Concentration
Program Description

The tourism and hospitality management concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(B.S.B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Commerce prepares students for positions in the tourism
and hospitality management industry. The degree provides a solid foundation of business knowledge while also
building industry-specific skills.

Delivery Mode
100% Online or Hybrid

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

180

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Health and Wellness
REC 165 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
OR REC 195 Leisure and Wellness Recreation

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
PHI 115 Logic and Language (or other humanities
with adviser approval)

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis Course
GEO 100 Intro to Geography

3

General Education Options
• ENG 211 Business Writing I OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

9

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science I

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Tourism and Hospitality Management
Concentration Courses

18

181

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

TOU 101 Introduction to Tourism Studies

3

TOU 102 Hospitality Industry and Operations

3

TOU 330 Meeting Expos, Events and Conv.
Operations

3

TOU 350 Hotels, Resorts and Lodging

3

TOU 400 Impacts and Sustainability of Tourism

3

TOU 460 Comprehensive Tourism Planning

3

Related Tourism and Hospitality Management
Electives

9

Select three courses from the following (not all are
available online):
• TOU 205 World Cities/Geography of
Tourism
• TOU 277 Casinos and Gaming
Entertainment
• REC 374 Commercial Recreation
Management
• TOU 385 Dark Tourism and Extreme
Topics
• TOU 450 Research Methods for
Tourism Studies
• Any 300-level or above BUS, GEO,
MGT, MKT, REC or TOU courses not
already required or included above

9

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Students must select a minor or certificate. Additional
information is listed below.

12 (min.)

Free Electives

10 or 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ECO 460 Global Economic Perspectives OR
TOU 380 Dark Tourism
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND TOU 460 Comprehensive Tourism Planning
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
182

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students cannot have more than 9 credits in the major also count toward their
minor. Students must select from one of the following minors: Management; Economics; Event Planning and
Management; Geo-Business; or another business minor. Students may select a different minor or a certificate,
with the approval of their adviser. "Free Electives" may be fulfilled with courses required for the minor.
The management, economics and other business minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required
in the “Business Core Courses” above. The tourism studies minor is 18 credits; however, 6 credits are completed
in the "Tourism and Hospitality Management Concentration Courses" and 3 credits are available in the "Tourism
and Hospitality Management Electives."
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/tourism-studies/index.aspx

B.S.B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Business
and Commerce
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and
Commerce degree is a flexible program of study that allows students to select upper-level business courses that
align with their career goals and interests.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking OR COM 250 Oral
Communication: Management

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

183

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

18

With approval of their adviser, students choose
18
ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
courses, 300-level or above not already included in the
"Required Major Courses" above or ACC 491, BUS
492, ECO 492, FIN 491, HRM 492, MGT 492, MIS 492
or MKT 492

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

184

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Free Electives

19 to 20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND Any ECO, MGT or MKT Upper-Division Writing-Intensive Course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Forensic Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems,
or Marketing or the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students
may select a different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above.
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/business-administration/index.aspx

B.S.B.A. in Management
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Management degree is designed for students
interested in taking on management roles in the business world.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy

3
185

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

MAT 181 College Algebra
Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

18

BUS 345 Business Ethics

3

186

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

HRM 300 Principles of Human Resource
Management

3

MGT 301 Organizational Behavior

3

MGT 320 Teamwork and Leadership

3

MGT 431 International Business Mgt.

3

MGT 450 Management Research

3

Related Electives

9

MGT 492 Management Internship

3

ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
6
courses, 300-level or above not already included in the
"Business Core Courses" or "Required Major Courses"
above

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 Integrated Strategic
Capstone AND MGT 450 Management Research
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Forensic Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing
or the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students may select a
different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser, in which case the 9 credits of "Related Electives"
may be fulfilled with courses required for the minor.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above."
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/management/index.aspx
187

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

B.S.B.A. in Marketing
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Marketing degree builds skills that help
organizations succeed in a competitive business environment. The program covers knowledge and skills needed
by marketing professionals.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
MIS 201 Management Info Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 211 Business Writing OR ENG
102 Composition II
• MAT 225 Business Statistics
• BUS 281 Management Science I

12

Business Core Courses

30
188

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 321 Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

BUS 381 Management Science II

3

BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Required Major Courses

18

MKT 320 Principles of Selling

3

MKT 341 Non-profit Marketing

3

MKT 351 Advertising Mgt

3

MKT 401 Marketing Mgt

3

MKT 421 Consumer Behavior

3

MKT 431 Marketing Research

3

Related Electives

9

MKT 492 Marketing Internship

3

ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT
6
courses, 300-level or above not already included in the
"Business Core Courses" or "Required Major Courses"
above

Required Minor/Certificate*

12

Free Electives

10 to 11

Total

120

189

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): BUS 499 and MKT 431 Marketing
Research
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BUS 381 Management Science II
* Required Minor/Certificate: Students select one of the following minors or certificates: Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Forensic Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, or Management Information
Systems, or the Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Certificate in Spanish for Business. Students may
select a different minor or certificate, with the approval of their adviser, in which case the 9 credits of "Related
Electives" may be fulfilled with courses required for the minor.
These minors are 21 credits; however, 9 of these credits are required in the “Business Core Courses” above. The
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate requires 15 credits; however, 3 credits are included in the major courses
above.
Program Note: Students who complete dual degrees or dual majors do not have to complete a minor or
certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/marketing/index.aspx

Certificate in Forensic Accounting
Program Description

The forensic accounting sub-baccalaureate certificate is a stand-alone credential. The program builds skills and
knowledge related to identifying, preventing, detecting and correcting fraud.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting I*

3

ACC 441 Auditing*

3

ACC 450 Introduction to Accounting Fraud
Investigation*

3

ACC 451 Advanced Accounting Fraud Investigation*

3

BUS 345 Business Ethics*

3

MGT 376 Cyberlaw and E-Privacy Issues for
Business*

3

Total

21
190

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
* These courses have pre-requisites.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/forensic-accounting-minor/index.aspx

Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Program Description

The innovation and entrepreneurship sub-baccalaureate certificate covers key principles related to small business
management and growth.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

MGT 303 Entrepreneurship I: Small-Business
Fundamentals

3

MGT 305 Entrepreneurship II: Small-Business
Management

3

MGT 403 Innovation Management

3

Select two courses from the following:

6

FIN 341 Entrepreneurial Finance

3

FIN 371 Introduction to Fintech

3

MGT 377 E-Business Management*

3

MKT 311 E-Marketing*

3

Any 300+ ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MIS or MKT
course, with adviser approval

3

Total

15

* Course has pre-requisites not included in the certificate.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/certificate/innovation-and-entrepreneurship/index.aspx

191

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

Minor in Accounting
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

BUS 100 Intro to Business*

3

ECO 100 Elem. of Econ. OR ECO 201 Principles of
Micro OR ECO 202 Principles of Macro

3

Advanced-Standing Accounting (ACC) Courses**

12 (minimum)

ACC 202 Accounting II

3

ACC 310 Intermediate Accounting I

3

Select two courses from upper-level ACC courses and
FIN 420

6

Total

21

* BUS 100 may be substituted by an upper-level business elective or MIS 201.
** These courses should not have been used to meet requirements of major/concentration. No more than 3
credits may be internship (ACC 492). Advanced-standing accounting courses include ACC 202, ACC 218 and any
ACC course at the 300 or 400 level. In addition, FIN 420 may be counted to satisfy an advanced-standing course.
Note: ACC 202 and ACC 218 are considered advanced-standing courses to to the pre-requisites established for
those classes.

Minor in Arts Administration
Curriculum
Course

Credits

**Select 6 credits from the following:

6

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

BUS 100 Introduction to Business

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

192

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

**Select 12 credits from the following:

12

ACC 341 Non-profit Accounting*

3

FIN 301 Financial Management*

3

FIN 304 Personal Finance

3

MGT 303 Entrepreneurship I: Small Business
Fundamentals

3

MGT 305 Entrepreneurship II: Small Business
Management

3

MKT 311 eMarketing*

3

MKT 341 Marketing for Non-profit Organizations*

3

MKT 361 Entrepreneurial Marketing*

3

Select at least 3 credits from the following:

3

ART 329 Art Internship

3 to 6

BUS 479 Field Studies in Business

3 to 6

BUS 492 Internship

3 to 6

GCM 495 Graphics Communication Internship

3 to 6

MUS 488 Music Tech Internship

3 to 6

Total

21 to 24

* These courses have pre-requisites.
** No more than 9 credits in the minor from these areas may be applied to satisfy requirements in the student’s
major. (Internship not included in this restriction.)
Program Notes: This minor is available only to students enrolled in the following majors: Art (B.F.A.); Commercial
Music Technology; Digital Media Technology; Graphic Design; and Theater. (Students who change their major
may change their minor to the “Business” minor.)

Minor in Business
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

193

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

BUS 100 Intro to Business*

3

ECO 100 Elem. of Econ. OR ECO 201 Principles of
Micro OR ECO 202 Principles of Macro

3

300- or 400-Level Business Courses**

12

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

Select three upper-level (300 and above) ACC, BUS,
FIN, HRM, MGT, MIS or MKT courses

9

Total

21

* May be substituted by an upper-level Business (ACC, BUS, FIN, MGT, MKT) elective.
** No more than one course from each discipline. These courses should not have been used to meet the
requirements of major/concentration. No more than 3 credits can be internship courses (ACC 491, BUS 492, ECO
492, FIN 492, MGT 492, MIS 492, MKT 492).
Program Note: Business Administration majors are not allowed to minor in business.

Minor in Economics
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

BUS 100 Intro to Business*

3

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

300- or 400-Level Economics Electives

12

Select four upper-level (300 and above) ECO courses
(no more than 3 credits can be ECO 492 Internship)

12

Total

21

* BUS 100 may be substituted by an upper-level business elective.
Note: 12 credits of 300- or 400-level economics electives should not be used to meet requirements of major/
concentration.

194

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

Minor in Event Planning and Management
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

TOU 102 Hospitality Industry and Operations

3

TOU 330 Meetings, Expositions, Events and
Convention Operations

3

REC 235 Special Event Management in Recreation
Settings

3

REC 412 Program Planning and Evaluation

3

Electives (select two)

6

CDC 330 Introduction to Public Relations

3

TOU 101 Introduction to Tourism Studies

3

TOU 277 Casinos and Gaming Entertainment

3

TOU 350 Hotels, Resorts and Lodging

3

GEO 479 Internship

3 (max)

PGM 350 Food and Beverage Management (PGM
majors only)

3

REC 165 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

3

REC 374 Commercial Recreation Management

3

SPT 315 Facility and Event Management

3

THE 327 Stage Management

3

Total

18

NOTE: Students may declare multiple minors.

Minor in Finance
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

BUS 100 Intro to Business

3
195

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

Additional 300- or 400-Level Finance Courses*

12

FIN 304 Personal Finance

3

Select three upper-level (300 or 400) FIN courses

9

Total

21

* These courses should not have been used to meet requirements of major/concentration. No more than 3 credits
can be internship course (FIN 492).

Minor in Forensic Accounting
Curriculum
Course

Credits

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting I*

3

ACC 441 Auditing*

3

ACC 450 Introduction to Accounting Fraud
Investigation*

3

ACC 451 Advanced Accounting Fraud Investigation*

3

BUS 345 Business Ethics*

3

MGT 376 Cyberlaw and E-Privacy Issues for
Business*

3

Total

21

* These courses have pre-requisites.
Program Note: No more than 9 credits in the minor may be applied to satisfy requirements in the student’s major.
(Internship not included in this restriction.)

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/forensic-accounting-minor/index.aspx

196

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

Minor in Geo-Business
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Course

15

GEO 100 Intro to Geography

3

GEO 217 Demographic Analysis

3

GIS 222 Geo Business

3

GIS 311 Geographic Information Systems

3

GIS 413 ENV Apps of GIS

3

Electives (select two)

6

BUS 345 Business Ethics

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Total

21

Minor in Geographic Information Technology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

GEO 100 Introduction to Geography

3

GEO 360 Emergency Management

3

GIS 222 Geo-Business

3

GIS 311 Geog Info Systems

3

GIS 350 Remote Sensing of Environment

3

GIS 413 Env Apps of GIS

3

GIS 314 Spatial Land Data OR GIS 303 Crime
Mapping

3

Total

21

197

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences

Minor in Human Resource Management
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

15

BUS 100 Intro to Business*

3

ECO 100 Elem. of Economics OR ECO 201
Principles of Microeconomics OR ECO 202
Principles of Macroeconomics

3

HRM 300 Principles of Human Resource
Management

3

HRM 400 HR Strategy and Planning

3

PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Select two of the following:

6

HRM 310 Compensation Management

3

MIS/HRM 322 Human Resource Information Systems

3

HRM 330 Labor Relations

3

Total

21

* May be replaced by any 300+ course in ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MIS, MGT or MKT as long as it is not
otherwise listed as a minor requirement.
Note: No more than 9 credits may be used to satisfy requirements of the student's major or concentration.

Minor in Management
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

15

BUS 100 Intro to Business*

3

ECO 100 Elem. of Economics OR ECO 201
Principles of Microeconomics OR ECO202 Principles
of Macroeconomics

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MGT 301 Organizational Behavior

3

MGT 320 Teamwork and Leadership

3
198

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

300- or 400-Level Management (MGT) Electives**

6

Select two upper-level (300 and above) HRM/MGT
courses

6

Total

21

* BUS 100 may be substituted by any business course 300+ (ACC, BUS, ECO, ENP, FIN, HRM, MGT, MKT, MIS).
** Elective courses should not have been used to meet requirements of major/concentration. No more than 3
credits may be internship courses (MGT 492 or BUS 492).

Minor in Management Information Systems
Curriculum
Course

Credits

BUS 100 Introduction to Business*

3

ECO 100 Elements of Economics OR ECO 201
Principles of Microeconomics OR ECO 202
Principles of Macroeconomics

3

CIS 120 Introduction to Programming

3

MIS 201 Management Information Systems

3

MIS 321 Accounting Information Systems

3

MIS 375 Information Technology Ethics

3

MIS 401 Business Driven Management Info Systems

3

Total

21

* May be replaced by any 300+ course in ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MIS, MGT or MKT.
Note: No more than 9 credits in the minor from these areas may be applied to satisfy requirements in the
student’s major.

Minor in Marketing
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

BUS 100 Intro to Business*

3
199

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

ECO 100 Elem. of Economics OR ECO 201
Principles of Microeconomics OR ECO 202
Principles of Macroeconomics

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

300- or 400-Level Marketing Electives

12

Select four upper-level (300 and above) MKT courses
(no more than 3 credits can be MKT 492 Internship)

12

Total

21

* BUS 100 may be substituted by an upper-level business elective.
Note: 12 credits of marketing electives should not be used to satisfy the major or concentration.

Minor in Parks and Recreation
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Course

3

REC 165 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure*

3

Electives**

15

Group 1 Courses: 300-Level REC

6 to 12

REC 361 Recreation for Diverse Populations

3

REC 362 Recreation Facility Design and Management 3
REC 365 Recreation Resource Management

3

REC 374 Recreation Management and Leadership

3

REC 378 Commercial Recreation

3

Group 2 Courses: 400-Level REC/GEO

3 to 9

REC 412 Recreation Program Design and Evaluation

3

REC 478 Professional Development in Parks and
Recreation

3

GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan

3
200

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

Group 3 Courses: Other Parks and Recreation
Management Courses

0 to 6

REC 225 Recreation and Youth Development

3

REC 235 Special Event Management in Recreation
Settings

3

REC 240 Human Ecology

3

REC 246 Scenic Areas of U.S.

3

REC 270 Interpretative Methods in Recreation

3

REC 280 Adventure/Outdoor Recreation Outfitting

3

GEO 479A Internship in Parks & Recreation

3 only

Any Other Future REC Courses

3

Total

18

* REC 165 is a pre-requisite/co-requisite for ALL 300- and 400-level REC courses.
** Use the following guidance when selecting electives:
• Choose two courses from Group 1 (6 credits).
• Choose one course from Group 2 (3 credits).
• Choose two additional courses from groups 1, 2 or 3 (6 credits).

Minor in Tourism Studies
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

TOU 101 Introduction to Tourism Studies

3

TOU 102 Hospitality Industry and Operations

3

TOU 400 Impacts and Sustainability of Tourism

3

Electives

9

GEO 100 Introduction to Geography

3

TOU 205 World Cities/Geography of Tourism

3

GEO 220 Geography of NA/PA

3
201

Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
Course

Credits

TOU 277 Casinos and Gaming Entertainment

3

TOU 330 Meetings, Expositions, Events and
Convention Operations

3

TOU 450 Research Methods for Tourism Studies

3

TOU 350 Hotels, Resorts and Lodging

3

TOU 460 Comprehensive Tourism Planning

3

TOU 385 Dark Tourism and Extreme Topics

3

GEO 479 Internship

3

Maximum of 3 credits:
GIS 311 Geographic Information Systems

3

REC 165 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

3

REC 374 Commercial Recreation

3

Total

18

202

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology

Department of Computer Science, Information
Systems and Engineering Technology
Faculty

Joseph G. Schickel (chair) | Dr. Ghassan Al-Sinbol | Dr. Gina Boff | Dr. Vamsi Borra | Dr. Mark E. Bronakowski |
Dr. Weifeng Chen | Dr. Fanourios Halkiadakis | Dr. Larry D. Horath | Dr. Lisa Kovalchick | Dr. Pratibha Menon |
Nader Mohamed | Alexsandra Prokic | Dr. Anthony S. Pyzdrowski | Paul Sible | Jeffrey S. Sumey | Dr. John M.
Thompson | Susan E. Urbine | Dr. Brenton Wilburn | Dr. Jennifer Wilburn
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology includes
undergraduate programs in computer engineering technology, computer information systems, computer science,
digital media technology, electrical engineering technology, industrial technology, mechatronics engineering
technology, robotics engineering technology and unmanned aerial systems/drone technology.

Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs
Degrees offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

A.S. in Computer Engineering Technology
A.S. in Digital Media Technology
A.A.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology
A.S. in Technical Studies
A.S. in Technical Studies: Robotics Engineering Technology
A.S. in Technical Studies: Unmanned Aerial Systems/Drone Technology
B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology
B.S. in Computer Information Systems
B.S. in Computer Science
B.S. in Digital Media Technology
B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology
B.S. in Industrial Technology Management
B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Note: Cal U also offers a B.S.Ed. in Technology Education through its Department of Education.

Minors

Minors available through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•

Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Digital Media Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Robotics Engineering Technology

Facilities

Courses are taught in three buildings on campus.
• The Eberly Science and Technology Center houses the EET Analog Lab, the Digital/Embedded
Systems Lab and the California Manufacturing Assistance Center, which includes labs for CADD,
materials testing, metrology, computer numerical control and automation/robotics.
203

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
• Helsel Hall has labs for CADD/drafting, digital prepress, electronics, foundry, graphics/printing,
machine tools, manufacturing technology, multimedia technology, photography darkroom and
photography studio.
• Coover Hall has labs for bio-related technologies, elementary school technology, screen printing,
flexography, engineering materials and physical technologies.

Student Clubs

Digital Media Technology: Students may join the Screen Printing Student Associate, which performs printing
and design services, conducts industrial tours and attends conferences. Active club participants gain beneficial
hands-on experience beyond required class and lab time.

A.A.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology
Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) degree prepares students to install,
test, maintain, calibrate and repair electrical and electronic systems.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

26

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra*

3

Technological Literacy
GET 130 Intro to Engineering Technology

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics I**

4

General Education Options
• CSC 120 Problem Solving and Prog.
Constr.
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical
Writing
• MAT 191 College Trigonometry*

9

Professional Technical Core Courses

26

CET 235 Digital Electronic Design

4
204

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

CET 270 Intro to Microprocessor Design

4

CSC 124 Computer Programming I

3

EET 110 Electric Circuits I

4

EET 160 Electric Circuits II

4

EET 210 Linear Electronics I

4

MTR 325 Fund. of Programmable Logic Controllers

3

Technical Elective

3

Select a course from the following:
• EET 325 Introduction to Electric Power
(4 credits)
• ITE 305 OSHA General Industrial
Safety
• RET 110 Agile Robotics I
• MTR 335 Advanced PLCs

3 or 4

Free Electives

6

Total

60

* Students may take MAT 199 (Pre-Calculus) in lieu of MAT 181 and MAT 191 followed by MAT 281 (Calculus I)
for a more rigorous math tract.
** Students planning to continue to the B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology program should take Calculus I
and PHY 101 (College Physics) instead.
Program Note: Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify for graduation.

Continuing Education

Associate degree graduates may transfer credits earned in this program to the bachelor's degree in Electrical
Engineering Technology at Cal U with no loss of time or credits when proper advising is followed.

A.S. in Computer Engineering Technology
Program Description

The Associate of Science in Computer Engineering Technology (CET) degree provides education and skill
development in hardware configuration, software development, programming applications and the interfacing
of hardware and software systems. Students receive hands-on training on various computer systems, test
equipment and software products.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

205

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

26

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra*

3

Technological Literacy
GET 130 Intro to Engineering Technology

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics**

4

General Education Options
• CSC 120 Problem Solving and Prog.
Constr.
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical
Writing
• MAT 191 College Trigonometry*

9

Professional Technical Core Courses

31

CET 235 Digital Electronic Design

4

CET 270 Intro to Microprocessor Design

4

CSC 124 Computer Programming I

3

CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming

3

CSC 328 Data Structures

3

EET 110 Electric Circuits I

4

EET 160 Electric Circuits II

4

EET 215 Intro to Instrumentation

3

MAT 195 Discrete Math Structures

3

Free Electives

3

Total

60
206

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
* Students may take MAT 199 (Pre-Calculus) in lieu of MAT 181 and MAT 191 followed by MAT 281 (Calculus I)
for a more rigorous math tract.
** Students planning to continue to the B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology program should take Calculus I
and PHY 101 (College Physics) instead.
Program Note: Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify for graduation.

Continuing Education

Graduates of the A.S.-CET program are eligible to enroll in the B.S.-CET program. All credits earned toward the
A.S.-CET degree count toward the B.S.-CET degree. Students considering completion of a bachelor's degree in
CET should select General Education credits that apply. Consult your adviser.

A.S. in Digital Media Technology
Program Description

The Associate of Science in Digital Media Technology (DMT) degree prepares students to design, create and
deliver content using digital media technologies.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

The program has national accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communication
(ACCGC).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

25 or 26

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Technological Literacy
DMT 100 Foundations of Print Media

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Science Course

3 or 4

Fine Arts
DMT 101 Time-Based Media

3

General Education Options
• BUS 100 Intro to Business

6

207

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

• General Education Course

Required Major Courses

21

DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media

3

DMT 200 Print Media Production Processes

3

DMT 220 Digital Photography

3

DMT 225 Digital Page Layout

3

DMT 240 Vector Based Graphics

3

DMT 250 Digital Imaging

3

DMT 320 Digital Video

3

Technical Electives

9

DMT Elective Courses

9

Electives (student selected)

6

Total

61

* Required courses. If these courses are not completed as part of the student's general education, they should be
completed within the elective category.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/graphics/index.aspx

A.S. in Technical Studies
Program Description

The Associate of Science in Technical Studies degree addresses the rapidly expanding technician-level
employment opportunities available in the new economy by providing customized technical concentrations
that meet the ever-changing needs of business and industry. The recommended framework for completing this
program is flexible and customized to meet specific workforce needs.

Delivery Modes

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online)

208

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

25 to 27

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

General Education Options
Any General Education Options (three courses)

9 or 10

Professional Technical Core

33 to 35

Certificate programs, apprenticeship equivalencies,
workforce training equivalencies, minors, regular,
coursework, internships, on-the-job work experience,
etc.

33 to 35

Related Technical Electives (Cal U)

Variable

As an option and if needed, "Related Technical
Electives" can be taken at California University of
Pennsylvania as part of the professional technical core
credits.

Variable

Total

60

Program Notes: Developmental courses do not count toward graduation. Students must have a minimum overall
2.0 GPA to qualify for graduation.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/technical-studies/index.aspx

209

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology

A.S. in Technical Studies: Robotics Engineering
Technology
Program Description

The Associate of Science in Technical Studies: Robotics Engineering Technology degree provides an introduction
to mechatronic systems with a special emphasis on agile robots (that is, robots with free-ranging mobility).
Students gain a fundamental understanding of computer, electronics and mechanical engineering technology
principles through this program.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

29

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Technological Literacy
CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming
Constructs

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics I

4

General Education Options
• CSC 124 C Programming
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical
Writing I
• ECO 201 Intro to Microeconomics
• MAT 191 College Trigonometry
• Student-selected General Education
Option

15

Required Major Courses

32

EET 110 Electrical Circuits I

4

EET 160 Electrical Circuits II

4

GET 130 Intro to Engineering Technology

3

MTR 300 Manufacturing Processes

3

210

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

MTR 325 Fundamentals of Programmable Logic
Controllers

3

RET 110 Agile Robotics I

3

RET 120 CADD Concepts

3

RET 160 Agile Robotics II

3

RET 210 Robotic Teaming

3

RET 260 Robotic Systems Project

3

Total

61

Pre-requisite Requirements:
• RET 110 > RET 160 > RET 210 > RET 260
• MAT 181 > CET 235 and EET 110
• CSC 120 > CSC 124

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/robotics-engineering-technology/index.aspx

A.S. in Technology Studies: UAS Technology
Program Description

The Associate of Science in Technology Studies: UAS Technology (Unmanned Aerial Systems/Drone Technology)
prepares students to design, construct and deploy commercial-grade civilian drones.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

27

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
COM 250 Oral Communication: Management

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Technological Literacy

3
211

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

GET 130 Intro to Engineering Technology
Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics I*

4

General Education Options
• EAS 104 Intro to Meteorology (4
credits)
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical
Writing (3 credits)
• Any General Education Course (3
credits)

10

Professional Technical Core

28

UAS 110 Intro to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

3

UAS 120 Principles of Aviation

3

UAS 160 UAS Design and Construction

3

UAS 220 UAV Operations

3

UAS 270 Avionic Systems

3

UAS 310 UAS Sensing and Analysis

3

GIS 350 Remote Sensing of Environment

3

MAT 191 College Trigonometry

3

PHY 122 General Physics II*

4

Technical Electives

5

Select at least five credits from the following:
• ENS 101 Intro to Environmental
Science (3 credits)
• GIS 314 Spatial Land Data in the Oil
and Gas Industry (3 credits)
• ITE 101 Intro to Industrial Safety (3
credits)
• RET 110 Agile Robotics I (3 credits)
• RET 160 Agile Robotics II (3 credits)
• UAS 250 UAS Certification Prep (1
credit)
• Other courses per adviser approval

5

Total

60

* Students may substitute calculus-based College Physics for more rigorous coverage.
212

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Program Note: Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify for graduation.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/drone-technology/index.aspx

B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology (CET) degree prepares students for technically
oriented careers involving both computer system hardware and software, with an emphasis on embedded
systems design. Students gain a broad understanding of fundamental engineering knowledge and technical skills
as well as in-depth knowledge in areas of computer science, computer engineering technology, digital electronics,
mathematics and physical sciences.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

The CET bachelor's degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission
(ETAC), www.abet.org. All graduates from the B.S. in CET program will receive accredited degrees. Seniors and
graduates of the programs are eligible to sit for a prelicensing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 199 Pre-Calculus

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
GET 130 Introduction to Engineering Technology

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 101 College Physics I

4

Social Sciences

3
213

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

ECO 100 Elements of Economics
General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• CSC 120 Problem Solving and
Programming Constructs
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical
Writing I
• MAT 281 Calculus I

12

Required Major Course

68

CET 235 Digital Electronics Design

4

CET 270 Introduction to Microprocessor Design

4

CET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing

4

CET 350 Technical Computing using JAVA

3

CET 360 Microprocessor Engineering

4

CET 440 Computer Networking

4

CET 490 Senior Project I

3

CET 492 Senior Project II

3

CSC 124 Computer Programming I

3

CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming

3

CSC 328 Data Structures

3

CSC 378 Computer Architecture

3

CSC 400 Operating Systems

3

EET 110 Electrical Circuits I

4

EET 160 Electrical Circuits II

4

EET 215 Introduction to Instrumentation

3

MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structures for
Computer Science

3

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 341 Linear Algebra I

3

PHY 202 College Physics II

4

Related Electives*

11
214

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

Total

120

* Select related electives from the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

CET 485
CET 495
CSC 306
CSC 308
CSC 323
CSC 360
CSC 420
CSC 455
CSC 460
CSC 475
CSC 485
MAT 381
MAT 382

Special Topics in CET (var)
CET Internship (single instance, 4 credits max)
Fortran
Python
Assembly Language
Analysis of Algorithms
Artificial Intelligence
Structures of Programming Languages
Language Translation
Theory of Languages
Special Topics in Comp. Sci.
Calculus III
Calculus IV

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): CSC 492 Senior Project II
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): CET 360 Microprocessor
Engineering AND CSC 492 Senior Project II
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): EET 110 Electrical Circuits I
Program Note: College Algebra (3 credits) and College Trigonometry (3 credits) may be substituted for PreCalculus, if math placement score does not permit direct entry into Pre-Calculus or if the student desires a less
intense math coverage.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/computer-engineering-technology/index.aspx

B.S. in Computer Information Systems
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree combines knowledge of leading-edge
information technologies and systems methodologies with an understanding of the ever-changing needs of
today's dynamic business environment.

Delivery Modes

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online)

(The online format is designed as an upper-division program primarily for students who have already earned an
associate degree or at least 50 credits.)

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering Technology (ABET), www.abet.org.
215

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar OR HON 100 Honors
and University Orientation

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I OR HON
150 Honors Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I OR MAT 273 Applied Calculus

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
CIS 110 Introduction to Information Systems

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
BUS 100 Introduction to Business

3

General Education Options
• CIS 352 Global, Economic and Social
Ethical Issues in Computing
• CIS 120 Application Programming I
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical
Writing OR ENG 211 Business
Writing OR ENG 250 Honors
Composition II
• PSY 100 General Psychology

12

Required Major Courses

31

CIS 220 Application Programming II

3

CIS 299 Systems Analysis I

3

CIS 321 Database Design and Data Modeling

3

CIS 322 Database Application Programming

3
216

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

CIS 330 Web Programming I

3

CIS 332 Web Programming II

3

CIS 341 CISCO CCNA 1

4

CIS 354 Systems Project Management

3

CIS 490 Senior Project Capstone I

3

CIS 492 Senior Project Capstone II

3

CIS Elective Courses (select 12 credits)*

12

Networking
• CIS 342 CISCO CCNA 2
• CIS 343 CISCO CCNA 3**

12

Programming
• CIS 302 Visual Programming
• CIS 304 COBOL
• CIS 308 Python
• CIS 325 Decision Support Systems
• CIS 401 Concepts in Enterprise
Resource
Others
• CIS 419 Internship***
• CIS 474 Special Topics in Information
Systems

Required Related Courses****

15

Business
• MTK Course
• MGT Course
• ACC Course
• ECO Course
• FIN or BUS Course (200 level or
above)

15

Geographic Information Systems
• GIS 222 Geo-Business
• GIS 303 Crime Mapping and Spatial
Analysis
• GIS 311 Geographic Information
Systems
• GIS 350 Remote Sensing of the
Environment
• GIS 413 Environmental Applications of
GIS
217

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

Coursework Related to the Major

6

MAT 215 Statistics OR MAT 225 Business Statistics

3

MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structures

3

Free Electives

15 or 16

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): CIS 492 Senior Project Capstone II
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): CIS 490 Senior Project Capstone
I AND CIS 492 Senior Project Capstone II
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Students may choose any course listed; however, selecting all courses from a grouping offers a specialization in
a CIS area.
** Upon completion of CIS 343, student will be prepared to take certification exam.
*** A maximum of four credits can be used for internship toward the program.
**** Students will select to take 15 credits from either the Business or GIS grouping. At least three credits must be
300-level or higher.

Program Webpages

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/computer-information-systems/index.aspx
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/computer-information-systems/online.aspx

B.S. in Computer Science
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree builds students' understanding and expertise in computer
hardware, operating systems and programming languages.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This program is accredited by ABET, www.abet.org.

218

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar OR HON 100 Honors
and University Orientation

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I OR HON
150 Honors Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming
Constructs

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Select from BIO 120, BIO 125, BIO 215, CHE 101,
CHE 102, EAS 104, GLG 150, PHY 101, PHY 202

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• CSC 352 Global, Economic and Social
Ethical Issues in Computing
• ENG 217 Science and Technology
Writing OR HON 250 Honors
Composition II
• CSC 124 Computer Programming I
• MAT 282 Calculus II

12

Required Major Courses

43

CSC 216 Logic and Switching Theory

3

CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming

3

CSC 323 Assembly Language Prog.

3

219

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

CSC 328 Data Structures

3

CSC 360 Analysis of Algorithms

3

CSC 378 Computer Architecture

3

CSC 400 Operating Systems

3

CSC 455 Structures of Prog. Languages

3

CSC 460 Language Translations

3

CSC 475 Theory of Languages

3

CSC 490 Senior Project I

3

CSC 492 Senior Project II

3

CET 350 Technical Computing Using Java

3

CET 440 Computer Networking

4

Required Related Courses

9

MAT 195 Discrete Mathematics

3

MAT 341 Linear Algebra I

3

MAT 215 Statistics

3

Computer Science Electives

8

Select one course from the following:
• CSC 322 Data Base Application
Development
• CSC 420 Artificial Intelligence
• CSC 424 Numerical Analysis
• CSC 485 Special Topics in Computer
Science

3

Select two from the following:
• CSC 304 COBOL
• CSC 306 FORTRAN
• CSC 308 Python
• CSC 419 Internship

5

Coursework Related to Major

4

Select a second laboratory-based course

4

Free Electives

15
220

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): CSC 492 Senior Project II
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): CSC 490 Senior Project I AND
CSC 492 Senior Project II
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Natural Sciences choice satisfies this
Program Notes: A maximum of three credits can be used from Internship toward the program. Students going to
graduate school should complete MAT 381 (Calculus III) and MAT 382 (Calculus IV) as free electives.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/computer-science/index.aspx

B.S. in Digital Media Technology
Program Description

This Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Technology degree prepares students to design, create and deliver
content using print and digital media technologies. The program includes a core curriculum of technical, handson laboratory courses that explore relevant concepts. Once students have completed core courses, they select an
area of concentration: print or multimedia.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
DMT 100 Foundations of Print Media

3

Humanities

3
221

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

Any Humanities Course
Fine Arts
DMT 101 Time-Based Media

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
Course

3

General Education Options
• BUS 100 Introduction to Business
• Any Other General Education Options
Courses

9

Required Major Courses

60

DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media

3

DMT 200 Print Media Production Processes

3

DMT 220 Digital Photography

3

DMT 225 Digital Page Layout

3

DMT 240 Vector Based Graphics

3

DMT 250 Digital Imaging

3

DMT 302 Commercial Print Techniques

3

DMT 312 Specialty Graphics Print Techniques

3

DMT 320 Digital Video

3

DMT 330 Package Printing Processes

3

DMT 331 Web Publishing

3

DMT 340 3D Computer

3

DMT 342 Cost Analysis for Digital Media

3

DMT 350 Motion Graphics

3

DMT 406 Digital Workflow and Print Technology

3

DMT 445 Digital Media Project Planning

3

DMT 485 Senior Seminar

3

DMT 495 Internship

3
222

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Free Electives

20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): DMT 495 GCM Internship
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): DMT 445 Digital Media Project
Planning AND DMT 485 Senior Seminar
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media
Program Notes: Required Courses: If the courses are not completed as part of the student’s general education,
they must be completed within the electives category.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/digital-media-technology/index.aspx

B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) degree provides students with the knowledge
required to design, develop, modify, maintain and repair sophisticated electrical and electronic systems.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

The B.S. in EET degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC),
www.abet.org. All graduates of this program receive accredited degrees. Seniors and graduates of the programs
are eligible to sit for a pre-licensing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking

3
223

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

Any Public Speaking Course
Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 199 Pre-Calculus

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming
Constructs

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

Social Sciences
ECO 100 Elements of Economics

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• CSC 124 Computer Programming I
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical
Writing
• MAT 281 Calculus I

12

Required Major Courses

73

GET 130 Intro to Engineering Technology

3

CET 235 Digital Electronics Design

4

CET 270 Introduction to Microprocessor Design

4

CET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing

4

CET 360 Microprocessor Engineering

4

EET 110 Electric Circuits I

4

EET 160 Electric Circuits II

4

EET 210 Linear Electronics I

4

EET 310 Methods in Engineering Analysis

3

EET 320 Network Analysis

4

EET 325 Introduction to Electric Power

4

224

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

EET 365 Linear Electronics II

4

EET 370 Instrumentation Design I

4

EET 400 Senior Project Proposal

1

EET 410 Automatic Control Systems

4

EET 430 RF Communications

4

EET 450 Senior Project

3

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

PHY 101 College Physics I

4

PHY 202 College Physics II

4

Technical Elective

4

Select from the following:
• CET 440 Computer Networking
• EET 420 Instrumentation Design II
• EET 460 Digital Signal Processing
• EET 485 Special Topics in EET
• EET 495 EET Internship (single
instance, 4 cr. max)

4

Related Electives

3

Select from the following:
• Any EET technical elective
• Any ITE course
• MTR 325 or above
• CHE 102 General Chemistry II
• CSC 202 or above
• MAT 195 Discrete Math Structures
• MAT 300 or above
• PHY 221 or above

3

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): EET 450 Senior Project
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): CET 360 Microprocessor
Engineering AND EET 450 Senior Project
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): EET 110 Electric Circuits I

225

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Program Notes: College Algebra (3 credits) and College Trigonometry (3 credits) may be substituted for PreCalculus, if math placement test score does not permit direct entry into Pre-Calculus or if the student desires a
less intense math coverage.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/electrical-engineering-technology/index.aspx

B.S. in Industrial Technology Management
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Management degree focuses on operations management,
industrial cost analysis, operations research, project management, computer-integrated manufacturing, and
production and inventory control.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Associate Degree Requirement

Students in this program need to (1) have completed an associate degree in an industrial technology-related area
or approved equivalent (60 credits minimum) or (2) complete such a degree at Cal U while earning this bachelor's
degree.
Of the 60 associate degree credits, 30 will be applied to the Cal U requirements in General Education, and 30
credits will be applied to the major requirements. Associate of Applied Science degree programs qualify for
admission to this program, provided students have completed algebra, trigonometry and physics. Students who
have not taken Statistical Quality Control should do so as a technical elective.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42

Building a Sense of Community
From Associate Degree

1

Composition
From Associate Degree

3

Public Speaking
From Associate Degree

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
From Associate Degree

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
From Associate Degree

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts

3
226

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

Any Fine Arts Course
Natural Sciences
From Associate Degree

4

Social Sciences
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• 10 credits from Associate Degree

13

Required Major Courses

60

From Associate Degree

27

ITE 305 OSHA General Industrial Safety

3

ITE 342 Quality Planning and Analysis

3

ITE 375 Principles of Production

3

ITE 376 Technical Supervision

3

ITE 385 Industrial Cost Estimating

3

ITE 420 Production Analysis

3

ITE 461 Supply Chain Fundamentals

3

ITE 471 Project Management

3

ITE 481 Concepts and Issues in Technology
Management

3

ITE 495 Internship OR ITE 499 Research Project

6

Free Electives

18

From Associate Degree

6

Student-Selected Courses

12

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ITE 471 Project Management
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ITE 420 Production Analysis AND
ITE 481 Concepts and Issues in Technology Management
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): From Associate Degree
227

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Program Notes:
• At least 42 credits of advanced coursework (defined as any course numbered 200 or above with at
least one pre-requisite course) are required.
• Admission to the industrial technology management program requires an associate degree in a
related area (60 credits maximum); 27 of those credits will be applied to "General Education," 27
credits will be applied to "Required Major Courses" and 6 credits will be applied to "Free Electives."
• Graduates of other associate degree programs qualify for admission if they have completed six
credits of math (algebra and statistics preferred), a quality control course and a lab-based physics.
Any of these courses not completed at the prior level may be completed at the bachelor’s degree
level as electives or extra courses.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/industrial-technology-management/index.aspx

B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology degree prepares students to apply
mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of automated
systems (computer-controlled with embedded electronics, sensors and actuators).

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming
Constructs

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

228

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics I

4

Social Sciences
ECO 201 Introduction to Microeconomics

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ITE 305 OSHA General and Industrial
Safety
• MAT 199 Pre-Calculus (see program
notes)
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical
Writing

12

Required Major Courses

56

EET110 Electric Circuits I

4

EET 160 Electric Circuits II

4

EET 215 Introduction to Instrumentation

3

CET 235 Digital Electronics Design

4

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MTR 300 Manufacturing Processes

3

MTR 310 Principles of Automatic Control

3

MTR 320 Statics

3

MTR 325 Fundamentals of Programmable Logic
Controllers

3

MTR 330 Dynamics

3

MTR 335 Advanced PLCs and Integration

3

MTR 340 Fluid Power

3

MTR 370 Properties and Strength of Materials

4

MTR 400 Machine Design Elements and Kinematics

3

MTR 410 Process Control

3

MTR 420 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

3

MTR 445 Senior Project Proposal

1

MTR 450 Senior Project

3

229

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

Required Related (Cognate Area of Study) Courses 20
PHY 122 General Physics II

4

CSC 124 Computer Programming I

3

GET 130 Introduction to Engineering Technology

3

EET 325 Introduction to Electric Power

4

ITE 375 Principles of Production

3

ITE 215 CAD I

3

Related (Technical) Electives

3

Select a course from the following:
• MTR 495 Mechatronics Internship (4
credits)
• ITE 460 Principles of Manufacturing (3
credits)
• ITE 385 Industrial Cost Estimating (3
credits)
• CIS 341 CISCO CCNA 1 (4 credits)
• CET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing (4
credits)
• CET 270 Introduction to
Microprocessor Design (4 credits)
• RET 260 Robotics Systems Project (3
credits)
• RET 210 Robotic Teaming (3 credits)
• CIS 354 Systems Project Management
(3 credits)
• Other course approved by adviser

3

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): MTR 400 Machine Design Elements and
Kinematics
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): MTR 420 Computer Integrated
Manufacturing AND MTR 445 Senior Proposal / MTR 450 Senior Project
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): MTR 410 Process Control
Program Notes
• "Required Related (Cognate Area of Study) Courses" are required to meet ETAC of ABET criteria
1, 2, 3 and 5.
• MAT 181 (College Algebra, 3 credits) and MAT 191 (College Trigonometry, 3 credits) may be
substituted for MAT 199, if math placement test does not permit direct entry into Pre-Calculus or if
student desires a less intense math coverage.
230

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
• Students must complete 42 credits in upper-division coursework (300- and 400-level courses).

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/mechatronics-engineering-technology/index.aspx

Minor in Computer Information Systems
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

19

CIS 110 Introduction to Information Systems

3

CIS 120 Application Programming I

3

CIS 220 Application Programming II

3

CIS 299 Systems Analysis I

3

CIS 321 Database Design and Data Modeling

3

CIS 341 CISCO CCNA 1

4

Electives
(Select one course from the following)

3

CIS 330 Web Programming I

3

CIS 302 Visual Programming

3

CIS 322 Database Application Programming

3

CIS 419 Internship (variable credit, maximum of 3)

3

MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structures

3

Total

22

Minor in Computer Science
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

18

CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming
Constructs

3

CSC 124 Computer Programming I

3

CSC 216 Logic and Switching Theory

3
231

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming

3

CSC 328 Data Structures

3

MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structures

3

Electives (select one)

3

CSC 304 COBOL

3

CSC 306 FORTRAN

3

CSC 308 Python

3

Total

21

Note: No more than one course substitution will be permitted for the minor (could occur in required or elective
area).

Minor in Digital Media Technology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

15

DMT 100 Foundations of Print Media

3

DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media

3

DMT 220 Digital Photography

3

DMT 240 Vector Based Graphics

3

DMT 250 Digital Imaging

3

Elective Courses
(Select any two of the following, maintaining prerequisite requirements)

6

DMT 101 Time Based Media

3

DMT 200 Print Media Production Processes

3

DMT 225 Digital Page Layout

3

DMT 302 Commercial Print Technologies

3

DMT 312 Specialty Graphics Print Techniques

3

DMT 320 Digital Video

3
232

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

DMT 330 Package Printing Processes

3

DMT 331 Web Publishing

3

DMT 340 3D Computer Animation

3

DMT 342 Cost Analysis for Digital Media

3

DMT 350 Motion Graphics

3

DMT 360 Game Development

3

DMT 365 Color Imaging

3

DMT 402 Advanced Print Techniques

3

DMT 406 Digital Workflow and Print Technology

3

DMT 420 Technical Studies in Digital Media
Technology

3

DMT 431 Advanced Web Development

3

DMT 445 Project Management

3

DMT 485 Senior Seminar

3

Total

21

Minor in Electrical Engineering Technology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

16

EET 110 Electric Circuits*

4

CET 235 Digital Electronic Design

4

CET 270 Introduction to Microprocessor Design

4

CET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing

4

Elective Courses
(select any two of the following, maintaining
prerequisite requirements)

7

EET 160 Electric Circuits II**

4

EET 215 Intro to Instrumentation

3

EET 325 Introduction to Electric Power

4
233

Department of Computer Science, Information Systems and Engineering Technology
Course

Credits

CET 360 Microprocessor Engineering

4

CET 440 Computer Networking

4

Total

23

* Requires College Algebra or Tech Math I
** Requires College Trig or Tech Math II
Pre-requisite Requirements:
• EET 110 > EET 160 > EET 215, EET 325
• CET 235 > CET 270 > CET 335 > CET 360

Minor in Robotics Engineering Technology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

CET 235 Digital Electronics Design

3

CSC 120 Problem Solving and Prog. Const.

3

CSC 124 C Programming

3

RET 110 Agile Robotics I

3

RET 160 Agile Robotics II

3

RET 210 Robotics Teaming

3

RET 260 Robotics Systems Project

3

Total

21

Program Notes: Students may wish to take the following additional courses to enhance the RET minor:
• CET 270 Intro to Microprocessors (4 credits)
• EET 110 Electrical Circuits I (4 credits)
Pre-requisite Requirements:
• RET 110 > RET 160 > RET 210 > RET 260
• MAT 181* > CET 235 > CET 270
• CSC 120 > CSC 124
(Certain courses may be taken concurrently.)
* MAT 181 is also a pre-requisite for EET 110.
234

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Faculty

Dr. Justin Hackett (chair) | Dr. Aref M. Alkhattar | Michael Baranski | Dr. Angela Bloomquist | Dr. Rueben Brock
| Dr. John R. Cencich | Dr. Carrie Elkin | Dr. Raymond J. Hsieh | Dr. Michael Hummel | Dr. Dana Keener | Dr.
Tamare Piersaint | Dr. Rebecca Regeth | Dr. Nikolas Roberts | Dr. Beverly Ross | Dr. Kristen Schaffner | Dr.
Mathilda Spencer | Dr. Darla Timbo | Dr. Julie Warnick | Dr. Christopher Wydra
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology includes undergraduate programs in criminal justice and
psychology.

Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs
Degrees offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

A.S. in Technical Studies: Applied Policing and Technology
B.S. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Criminology
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Cyber Forensics
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigation
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland and International Security
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Law and Justice
B.S. in Psychology

Certificates

The department also offers sub-baccalaureate certificate programs in:
• Diversity and Multicultural Competence
• Mental Health Technician

Minors

Minors available through this department include:
•
•
•
•

Criminal Justice
Forensic Investigation / Cyber Forensics
Leadership
Psychology

Honor Societies

The criminal justice programs participate in the National Criminal Justice Honor Society (Alpha Phi Sigma) and
Pi Gamma Mu, a social science honorary society.
Qualified psychology majors can join Psi Chi, the national honor society.

Activities

Criminal justice studies faculty and students involve themselves in numerous activities beyond the normal
academic experience. The program is an active participant in myriad justice-related activities at the regional,
national and international levels. There are opportunities for student internships and study abroad. Students can
compete with the Mock Trial Team. Membership and leadership opportunities exist in the Law and Justice Society,
Forensic Science Club and Criminal Justice Club.
235

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
The department also sponsors a Psychology Club that hosts guest speakers, organizes trips to conferences of
professional interest, and provides career and employment information.

A.S. in Technical Studies: Applied Policing and
Technology Concentration
Program Description

The applied policing and technology concentration of the Associate of Science in Technical Studies degree is
designed for aspiring police officers and builds knowledge of high-tech tools used in modern police work.

Delivery Modes

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

24

Composition
ENG 101 Composition I or higher

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
JUS 220 High Tech Criminal Investigation

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 Intro to Psychology

3

Required Major Courses

24

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice*

3

JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcement*

3

JUS 103 Correctional Systems*

3

JUS 105 Intro to Forensic Science*

3

236

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

JUS 201 Criminal Investigation*

3

JUS 331 Juvenile Justice System

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 376 Criminal Procedure

3

Related Electives

12

Complete 12 credits from the following:
• WFD 199 (6 credits) MPOETC
• JUS 211 Organized Crime
• JUS 405 Cyber Security
• JUS 487 Computer Forensics
• JUS 488 Cyber Crime Investigation
• Other JUS courses with prior approval
of adviser

12

Total

60

Program Notes: If students have already completed these courses, then credits as workforce development
(WFD) may be applied up to a total of 15 credits.
Fifteen of the last 30 credits must be taken at Cal U.
* After successful completion of the Police Academy, the student will be awarded 15 credits toward the degree.

Police Academy

Graduates of the Pennsylvania Police Academy who earn the Pennsylvania Act 120 MPOETC certification,
or its equivalent, can be awarded up to 15 credits, which will be applicable to the associate degree in Applied
Policing and Technology. Act 120 MPOETC police academy training and certification is offered at the University.
Graduates of the Academy are awarded 15 credits, typically in the additional electives category.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/policing-and-technology/index.aspx

B.S. in Criminal Justice
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree explores broad concepts related to the field of criminal justice
and allows students to select criminal justice electives that are tailored to their specific career goals and interests.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

237

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Technological Literacy Course
• Any General Education Courses (two
courses)

12

Required Major Courses

33

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice Studies

3

JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcement

3

JUS 103 Correctional Systems

3

JUS 331 Juvenile Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 376 Criminal Procedure

3
238

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

JUS 466 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 495 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 496 Criminological Theory

3

JUS 499 Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies

3

Related Electives

21

Select seven JUS courses

21

Additional Electives

25 or 26

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUS 499 Seminar in Justice Studies
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two JUS approved WritingIntensive Menu courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are REQUIRED. Any
related electives not listed must be approved by adviser.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.A. in Criminal Justice: Applied Criminology)
program is also available to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the
"Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/criminal-justice/index.aspx

B.S. in Criminal Justice: Criminology
Concentration
Program Description

The criminology concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree explores classical,
psychological, sociological, economic, biological and political theories of crime.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

239

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Technological Literacy Course
• Any General Education Courses (two
courses)

12

Required Major Courses

33

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice Studies

3

JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcement

3

JUS 103 Correctional Systems

3

JUS 331 Juvenile Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 376 Criminal Procedure

3
240

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

JUS 466 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 495 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 496 Criminological Theory

3

JUS 499 Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies

3

Concentration Courses

6

JUS 215 Victimology

3

JUS 459 Behavioral Analysis of Violent Crime

3

Related Electives

15

Select 15 credits from the following:
• JUS 201 Criminal Investigation (3
credits)
• JUS 211 Organized Crime (3 credits)
• JUS 309 White Collar Crime (3 credits)
• JUS 385 Violence and the Media (3
credits)
• JUS 395 Death Penalty (3 credits)
• JUS 399 Selected Topics (Criminology)
(3 credits)
• JUS 429 Terrorism (3 credits)
• JUS 430 Criminal Intelligence Analysis
(3 credits)
• GIS 303 Crime Mapping (3 credits)
• JUS 460 Sex Crimes and Predators (3
credits)
• JUS 470 Crimes Against Children (3
credits)
• JUS 498 Criminology Internship (3-12
credits)

15

Additional Electives

25 or 26

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUS 499 Seminar in Justice Studies
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two JUS approved WritingIntensive Menu courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
241

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are REQUIRED. Any
related electives not listed must be approved by adviser.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.A. in Criminal Justice: Applied Criminology)
program is also available to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the
"Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/criminal-justice/criminology.aspx

B.S. in Criminal Justice: Cyber Forensics
Concentration
Program Description

The cyber forensics concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree explores techniques,
tools and concepts relevant to identifying, collecting, preserving, analyzing and presenting digital forensic
evidence.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4
242

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Technological Literacy Course
• Any General Education Courses (two
courses)

12

Required Major Courses

33

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice Studies

3

JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcement

3

JUS 103 Correctional Systems

3

JUS 331 Juvenile Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 376 Criminal Procedure

3

JUS 466 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 495 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 496 Criminological Theory

3

JUS 499 Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies

3

Concentration Courses

12

JUS 105 Introduction to Forensic Science

3

JUS 397 Law and Evidence

3

JUS 487 Computer Forensics

3

JUS 488 Cyber Crime Investigation

3

Related Electives

9

Select nine credits from the following:
• JUS 201 Criminal Investigation (3
credits)
• JUS 220 High Tech Crime
Investigation (3 credits)
• JUS 380 Crime Scene Imaging (3
credits)

9

243

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

• JUS 399 Selected Topics (3 credits)
• JUS 405 Cyber Security (3 credits)
• JUS 425 Advanced Criminal
Investigation and Law (3 credits)
• JUS 485 Forensic Law (3 credits)
• JUS 498 Internship (3 to 9 credits)

Additional Electives

25 or 26

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUS 499 Seminar in Justice Studies
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two JUS approved WritingIntensive Menu courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are REQUIRED. Any
related electives not listed must be approved by adviser.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.A. in Criminal Justice: Applied Criminology)
program is also available to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the
"Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/criminal-justice/cyber-forensics.aspx

B.S. in Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigation
Concentration
Program Description

The forensic investigation concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree builds skills and
knowledge related to collecting, categorizing, evaluating and interpreting evidence from crime scenes.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

244

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Technological Literacy Course
• Any General Education Courses (two
courses)

12

Required Major Courses

33

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice Studies

3

JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcement

3

JUS 103 Correctional Systems

3

JUS 331 Juvenile Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 376 Criminal Procedure

3

JUS 466 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 495 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 496 Criminological Theory

3
245

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

JUS 499 Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies

3

Concentration Courses

12

JUS 105 Introduction to Forensic Science

3

JUS 201 Criminal Investigation

3

JUS 397 Law and Evidence

3

JUS 485 Forensic Law

3

Related Electives

9

Select nine credits from the following:
• JUS 220 High Tech Crime
Investigation (3 credits)
• JUS 380 Crime Scene Imaging (3
credits)
• JUS 399 Selected Topics (3 credits)
• JUS 405 Cyber Security (3 credits)
• JUS 425 Advanced Criminal
Investigation and Law (3 credits)
• JUS 487 Computer Forensics (3
credits)
• JUS 488 Cyber Crime Investigation (3
credits)
• JUS 498 Internship (3 to 9 credits)

9

Additional Electives

25 or 26

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUS 499 Seminar in Justice Studies
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two JUS approved WritingIntensive Menu courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are REQUIRED. Any
related electives not listed must be approved by adviser.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.A. in Criminal Justice: Applied Criminology)
program is also available to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the
"Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.
246

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/criminal-justice/forensic-investigation.aspx

B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland and
International Security Concentration
Program Description

The homeland and international security concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree
builds skills and knowledge related to establishing and organizing national security efforts and defending against
foreign and domestic terrorism.

Delivery Modes

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
On Campus
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course

12

247

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

• Any Technological Literacy Course
• Any General Education Courses (two
courses)

Required Major Courses

33

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice Studies

3

JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcement

3

JUS 103 Correctional Systems

3

JUS 331 Juvenile Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 376 Criminal Procedure

3

JUS 466 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 495 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 496 Criminological Theory

3

JUS 499 Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies

3

Concentration Courses

6

JUS 104 Introduction to Security

3

JUS 205 Principles of Homeland Security

3

Related Electives

15

Select 15 credits from the following:
• JUS 305 International Criminal Justice
(3 credits)
• JUS 335 Corporate Security Law (3
credits)
• JUS 338 Executive Protection (3
credits)
• JUS 399 Selected Topics (repeatable)
(3 credits)
• JUS 405 Cyber Security (3 credits)
• JUS 410 International Security (3
credits)
• JUS 415 Multiculturalism in Criminal
Justice (3 credits)
• JUS 429 Terrorism (3 credits)

15

248

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

• JUS 430 Criminal intelligence Analysis
(3 credits)
• JUS 435 Countering Terrorism (3
credits)
• JUS 498 Criminal Justice Internship (3
to 12 credits)

Additional Electives

25 or 26

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUS 499 Seminar in Justice Studies
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two JUS approved WritingIntensive Menu courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are REQUIRED. Any
related electives not listed must be approved by adviser.

Online
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4
249

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Technological Literacy Course
• Any General Education Courses (two
courses)

12

Required Major Courses

33

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice Studies

3

JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcement

3

JUS 103 Correctional Systems

3

JUS 331 Juvenile Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 376 Criminal Procedure

3

JUS 466 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 495 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 496 Criminological Theory

3

JUS 499 Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies

3

Concentration Courses

9

JUS 104 Introduction to Security

3

JUS 205 Principles of Homeland Security

3

JUS 440 Military Criminal Justice

3

Related Electives

12

Select 12 credits from the following:
• JUS 305 International Criminal Justice
(3 credits)
• JUS 335 Corporate Security Law (3
credits)
• JUS 338 Executive Protection (3
credits)

12

250

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

• JUS 399 Selected Topics (repeatable)
(3 credits)
• JUS 405 Cyber Security (3 credits)
• JUS 410 International Security (3
credits)
• JUS 415 Multiculturalism in Criminal
Justice (3 credits)
• JUS 429 Terrorism (3 credits)
• JUS 430 Criminal intelligence Analysis
(3 credits)
• JUS 435 Countering Terrorism (3
credits)
• JUS 498 Criminal Justice Internship (3
to 12 credits)

Additional Electives

25 or 26

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUS 499 Seminar in Justice Studies
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two JUS approved WritingIntensive Menu courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are REQUIRED. Any
related electives not listed must be approved by adviser.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.A. in Criminal Justice: Applied Criminology)
program is also available to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the
"Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpages

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/criminal-justice/homeland-security.aspx
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/criminal-justice/homeland-security-online.aspx

B.S. in Criminal Justice: Law and Justice
Concentration
Program Description

The law and justice concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree equips students with
a solid understanding of law and the criminal justice system. The concentration is designed to be particularly
useful for students who plan to go on to law school or pursue law enforcement careers in local, state or federal
employment.
251

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Technological Literacy Course
• Any General Education Courses (two
courses)

12

Required Major Courses

33

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice Studies

3

JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcement

3

JUS 103 Correctional Systems

3

JUS 331 Juvenile Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3
252

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 376 Criminal Procedure

3

JUS 466 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 495 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

JUS 496 Criminological Theory

3

JUS 499 Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies

3

Concentration Courses

9

JUS 265 Report Writing for Criminal Justice
Professionals

3

JUS 365 Mock Trial Concepts

3

JUS 397 Law and Evidence

3

Related Electives

12

Select 12 credits from the following:
• JUS 105 Introduction to Forensic
Science (3 credits)
• JUS 201 Criminal Investigation (3
credits)
• JUS 220 High Tech Crimes (3 credits)
• JUS 305 International Criminal Justice
(3 credits)
• JUS 309 White Collar Crime (3 credits)
• JUS 345 Probation and Parole (3
credits)
• JUS 394 Problems in Policing (3
credits)
• JUS 399 Selected Topics (3 credits)
• JUS 465 Applied Mock Trial (3 credits)
• JUS 485 Forensic Law (3 credits)
• JUS 498 Criminal Justice Internship
(Law) (3 credits)

12

Additional Electives

25 or 26

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUS 499 Seminar in Justice Studies
253

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any two JUS approved WritingIntensive Menu courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: In the "Related Electives" category, students are free to choose any of the related
electives to obtain the 12 credits required. Students are recommended to choose related electives that most
closely align with career goals. 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are
REQUIRED. Developmental courses do not count toward the 120 credits necessary to graduate, but are
calculated in your overall GPA.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.A. in Criminal Justice: Applied Criminology)
program is also available to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the
"Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/criminal-justice/law-justice.aspx

B.S. in Psychology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree is designed to provide students with a scientific foundation of
psychology as well as in a variety of applied areas.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts

3
254

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

Any Fine Arts Course
Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• Any Gen Ed BIO/CHE
• Any Gen Ed PHL/ML/CMD350/WST

12

Required Major Courses

18

PSY 100 General Psychology

3

PSY 220 Descriptive Statistics in Psych.

3

PSY 331 Inferential Statistics in Psychology

3

PSY 345 History and Systems in Psychology

3

PSY 365 Research Methods in Psychology

3

PSY 460 Senior Seminar: Special Topics

3

Research Competency

12

Select 12 credits from the following:
• PSY 301 Sensation and Perception
Lab
• PSY 306 Cognitive Psychology Lab
• PSY 335 Advanced Learning Lab
• PSY 340 Psychological Measurement
Lab
• PSY 350 Principles of Behavior
Modification
• PSY 415 Childhood Trauma: Theory,
Research, Practice
• PSY 420 Social Psychology Lab
• PSY 430 Physiological Psychology
• PSY 425 Senior Project Senior Project
• PSY 469 Internship (3 to 6 credits)

12

Psychology Electives

15

Select PSY courses NOT used to complete the above
requirements

15

255

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

Free Electives

34 or 35

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): PSY 345 History and Systems of
Psychology AND PSY 365 Research Methods in Psychology
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Lab Course
Program Notes: A minimum overall and psychology GPA 2.0 is required. 42 credits of upper-level courses are
required. Minors are strongly encouraged (see adviser). Developmental courses (ENG 100, DMA 092) do NOT
count toward the 120 credits needed for graduation, but are used in calculating GPA.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/psychology/index.aspx

Certificate in Diversity and Multicultural
Competence
Curriculum
Course

Credits

PSY 100 General Psychology

3

PSY 211 Social Psychology

3

PSY 303 Cross Cultural Psychology

3

PSY 311 Psychology of Gender Roles

3

PSY 320 Black Psychology

3

Total

15

Certificate in Mental Health Technician
Curriculum
Course

Credits

PSY 305 Theories of Personality

3

256

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

PSY 375 Psychopathological Disorders of Childhood
OR PSY 400 Psychopathological Disorders of
Adulthood

3

PSY 410 Clinical Child Psychology OR PSY
422 Clinical Skills in Psychology

3

PSY 421 Theories of Psychotherapy

3

Total

12

Minor in Criminal Justice
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

6

JUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

Criminal Justice Electives (select five)

15

Students may select any Justice course offered as part 15
of the core required courses or related electives of any
of the concentrations. A minimum of 6 credits must be
at the 300 level or above.

Total

21

Minor in Forensic Investigation / Cyber
Forensics
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

JUS 105 Introduction to Forensic Science

3

JUS 220 High Tech Crime Investigation

3

JUS 375 Criminal Law

3

JUS 485 Forensic Law

3
257

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

Electives (select three)

9

JUS 201 Criminal Investigation

3

JUS 380 Crime Scene Imaging

3

JUS 397 Law and Evidence

3

JUS 405 Cyber Security

3

JUS 425 Advanced Criminal Investigation and Law

3

JUS 487 Computer Forensics

3

JUS 488 Cyber Crime Investigation

3

Total

21

Program Notes: Students should select electives based on their interest in forensic investigation and/or cyber
forensics.

Minor in Leadership
Program Description

The leadership minor builds an understanding of, and an ability to demonstrate, leadership skills. It enhances
and deepens an individual's ability to make sense of local, national and world events and the decisions made
by individuals and groups with control over resources, and provides another set of conceptual tools for being a
critical and responsible citizen of the world.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

LEA 100 Introduction to Leadership

3

LEA 397 Internship*

3 or 6

LEA 399 Selected Topics in Leadership

3

LEA 400 Capstone: Seminar in Leadership

3

Leadership Electives

9

Students must select one course from each of the
designated areas below, with at least two courses at
the 300- or 400-level. Two of the three courses below
must be outside the student’s major.

258

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

Theory and Institutions Area
BUS 342 Business/Society/Government

3

CDC 303 Organizational Com

3

CDC 330 Intro Public Relations

3

ECO 304 Money and Banking

3

FIN 311 Financial Markets and Institutions

3

GEO 360 Emergency Management

3

HIS 320 History of a Dictator

3

HON 201 Quant Problem Solving

3

HON 320 Topics in Culture and Soc

3

JUS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3

JUS 496 Criminological Theories

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MGT 301 Organizational Behavior

3

MGT 311 Organizational Theory/Design

3

POS 300 Public Policy

3

POS 306 Congress

3

POS 310 The American Presidency

3

POS 355 Public Administration

3

SOC 240 Social Institutions

3

SOC 410 Social Theory/Policy

3

WST 100 Intro to Women's Studies

3

Applied Area
ARB 101/102 Elementary Arabic

3

ARB 203/204 Intermediate Arabic

3

CDC 201 Argument and Advocacy

3

CDC 230 Strategic and Prof Comm

3
259

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

CDC 320 International Comm

3

CSC 150 Intro to Database Comm

3

ECO 322 Managerial Economics

3

ECO 360 International Economics

3

FIN 301 Financial Management

3

FIN 302 Advanced Financial Management

3

TOU 330 Meetings, Expositions and Conventions
Operations

3

GEO 474 Developing Master Plan

3

GMS 201 General Military Science

3

JUS 305 International Criminal Justice

3

JUS 335 Corporate Security Law

3

JUS 365 Mock Trial Concepts

3

POS 318 Parties/Groups

3

POS 319 Campaign Management

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3

PSY 211 Social Psychology

3

PSY 305 Psychology of Personality

3

REC 378 Recreation/Industry Management

3

SOC 378 Charismatic Leaders

3

SOC 400 Structural and Inst Violence

3

SPN 101/102 Elementary Spanish

3

SPN 203/204 Intermediate Spanish

3

Ethics Area
BUS 343 Corporate Social Resp

3

EDU 310 Teaching Multicultural Society

3

ENG 306 Press Law and Media Ethics

3

HIS 379 Special Problems in History

3

JUS 394 Problems in Policing

3

JUS 415 Multiculturalism in CRJ

3
260

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

JUS 466 Leadership and Ethics

3

JUS 470 Crimes Against Children

3

PHI 220 Ethics

3

PHI 307 Medical Ethics

3

PHI 320 Ethical Theory

3

PSY 340 Psychological Measurements

3

SOC 315 Social Minorities

3

SPT 305 Ethics in Sport

3

WST 340 Violence Against Women

3

Total

21

* If 6 credits of internship are completed, the student need not take LEA 399.
Program Notes: The leadership minor requires 21 credit hours, including an internship. Students must obtain
permission prior to enrolling in the internship. The chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
must approve course substitutions and internships.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/leadership/index.aspx

Minor in Psychology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

6

PSY 100 General Psychology

3

PSY 220 Descriptive Statistics in Psychology

3

Electives

6

Select one from:
PSY 150 Lifespan Developmental Psychology

3

PSY 205 Developmental Psychology: Childhood

3

PSY 206 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence

3

PSY 207 Developmental Psychology: Adulthood

3
261

Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology
Course

Credits

Select one from:
PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3

PSY 209 Industrial Psychology

3

PSY 211 Social Psychology

3

PSY 222 Stress Management

3

Advanced Electives

9

Select three 300- or 400-level psychology content
courses

9

Total

21

262

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Faculty

Dr. Joel Press (chair) | Dr. M.G. Aune | Dr. Anthony (Todd) Carlisle | Greg Davis | Dr. Sarah Downey | Dr. Christina
L. Fisanick | Dr. Sylvia Foil | Dr. Craig Fox | Jan Fung | Dr. Debbie Goh | Ralph Guzzi | Greg Harrison | Dr. Brent
House | Sabrina Hykes-Davis | Curtis Johnson | Ken Karsh | Lisa Brovey Kovach | Nancy Lonich | Dr. Karen
McCullough | Dr. Patricia Milford | Dr. Keat Murray | Spencer Norman | Dr. Michele A. Pagen | Dr. Cindy Persinger
| Margaret Schottman | Dr. Nancy J. Shaffer | Dr. Greg Spicer | Brian Stahurski | Dr. John Paul Staszel | Dr. Frank
Stetar | Josh Taylor | Dr. Yana Tyulkova | Dr. Kimberly Vanderlaan | Brandon VanSickle | Joseph Weaver
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Culture, Media, and Performance includes undergraduate programs in art history,
communication studies, English, graphic design, music, philosophy and theatre.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Degrees offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

B.S. in Commercial Music Technology
B.S. in Commercial Music Technology: Music Business Concentration
B.A. in Communication Studies
B.A. in English: Creative Writing
B.A. in English: Journalism
B.A. in English: Literature
B.S. in Graphic Design
B.A. in Theatre
B.A. in Theatre: Design and Entertainment Technology
B.A. in Theatre: Musical Theatre

Note: Cal U also offers B.S.Ed. secondary education degrees in English and Communications as well as a
Language Arts/Reading concentration in middle level education through its Department of Education. An
accelerated B.S. in Commercial Music Technology: Music Business to MBA track is also available.

Minors

Minors offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Acting
Art History
Communication Studies
Creative Writing
Dance
Design and Entertainment Technology (Theatre)
Graphic Design
Journalism
Literature
Music
Musical Theatre Performance
Philosophy
Theatre
Theatre History and Literature
Writing

263

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance

Honor Societies

Alpha Psi Omega (ΑΨΩ) is a national theatre honor society for participants in collegiate theatre.
Lambda Pi Eta is the national communication honor society that recognizes outstanding achievement by
undergraduates majoring in communication studies.
Kappa Kappa Psi is the national honors band fraternity, which recognizes student musicians' service and
leadership and promotes musicianship through the university.
Pi Kappa Delta is the honor society for intercollegiate debaters, individual events competitors and teachers of
communication. The department has a long and storied history with successful competition in speech and debate.
Sigma Tau Delta is the national English honor society. The Cal U chapter, Delta Theta, was chartered in 1959
and is the oldest chapter in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.

Activities

The Cal U chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists helps prepare students for careers in the media,
offering professional and social ties.
The department hosts a chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America. This student organization
offers students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and provides professional development opportunities.
University Players is a student club that sponsors the theatre productions, student attendance to national
conferences and job fairs, and various theatre-related events.
The department also hosts topical lectures and forums.

B.A. in Communication Studies
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies explores human communication and its influence on our personal,
professional, social and cultural lives. The curriculum develops skills and dispositions needed to succeed in a
variety of professional contexts and to become leaders in democratic society.
Students work closely with faculty advisers to develop a tailored experience that aligns with their personal
interests, talents and career goals. They are able to design their own specific areas of emphasis through
project-based, experiential learning. These areas could include: media studies/film; applied fields (e.g., public
relations, consulting, branding, media writing); advocacy/political communication; art history and visual culture;
communication ethics; rhetoric (e.g., pre-law); and academic preparation for graduate school.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar OR UNI 101
Introduction to University Studies OR HON
100 Honors and University Orientation

1

264

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I OR HON
150 Honors Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics or Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
PHI 220 Ethics

3

General Education Options
Select one of the following courses related to
reasoning:
• CDC 201 Argumentation and
Advocacy
• PHI 115 Logic and Language
• PHI 311 Formal Logic I

9

Select one of the following courses related to aesthetic
appreciation:
• CCDC 252 The Art of Film
• PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory
• ART 270 Art History Today
Select one of the following courses related to written
expression:
• ENG 102 English Composition II
• ENG 211 Business and Professional
Writing
• ENG 217 Sci and Tech Writing
• HON 250 Honors Comp II

Core Major Courses

30
265

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

CDC 100 Communication Perspectives

3

CDC 120 Visual Communication I

3

CDC 150 Imagine, Design, Create

3

CDC 151 Producing Media Messages I

3

CDC 200 Truth and Representation

3

CDC 220 Visual Culture

3

CDC 230 Strategic Professional Communication

3

CDC 304 Communication Research OR PHI
335 Aesthetic Theory

3

CDC 490 Theorizing Human Communication OR
ART 422 After Modernism

3

CDC 498 Senior Project in Communication, Design
and Culture OR CDC 499 Career Design Strategies

3

Advanced-Standing Courses (select four courses)

12

Conversations/Seminars
Select at least one course from the following:
• CDC 310 Seminar in CDC
• CDC 350 Image, Sound, Text
• CDC 431 PR Cases and Problems
• CDC 461 Communication and Social
Meaning
• CDC 465 Media Ethics
• CDC 490 Theorizing Human
Communication

3 or 6

Experiential Learning
Select at least one course from the following:
• CDC 301 Advanced Performance
• CDC 311 Special Experience Lab in
CDC
• CDC 331 Public Relations
Applications
• CDC 351 Media Production II
• CDC 430 PR and Integrated
Communication Practicum
• CDC 432 Public Relations Campaign
Management
• CDC 451 Producing Media Messages
III
• CDC 455 Media Writing III
• CDC 497 Internship in CDC

3 or 6

Area Studies

3 or 6
266

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Select at least one course from the following:
• ART 422 After Modernism
• CDC 210 Special Topics in CDC
• CDC 302 Persuasion
• CDC 303 Organizational
Communications
• CDC 304 Communication Research
• CDC 305 Sports Com and Media
Relations
• CDC 312 Area Studies in CDC
• CDC 330 Intro to Public Relations
• CDC 355 Media Writing I
• CDC 356 Media Writing II
• CDC 357 Media Management
• CDC 370 Challenges in
Communicating Science
• CDC 431 PR Cases and Problems
• CDC 450 Media, Society, Culture
• CDC 460 Phil of Art, His, Theory and
Criticism
• CDC 498 Senior Project in CDC
• CDC 499 Career Design Strategies
• PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory

Free Electives

38

This category includes courses of interest to students,
courses toward a minor and internships.

38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): CDC 498 Senior Project in CDC OR CDC 499
Career Design Strategies
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): (1) Select from: CDC 304 OR PHI
335 AND (2) Select from: CDC 490 OR ART 422
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Lab Course

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/communication-studies/index.aspx

B.A. in English: Creative Writing Concentration
Program Description

The creative writing concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in English degree allows students to hone their craft as
they study contemporary literature and apply what they've learned to their own works of poetry, fiction, nonfiction
and drama.
267

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• Any 300- or 400-level Humanities
Course
• General Education Course

12

Creative Writing Core Courses

18

Select six courses from the following:
• ENG 351 Publish the Mag
• ENG 375 Advanced Writing
• ENG 376 Cr Writing: Fiction
• ENG 377 Cr Writing: Poetry
• ENG 378 Cr Writing: Drama

18

268

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

• ENG 410 Adv Study Creative Writing
(repeatable)

Literature Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 301 Brit Literature I
• ENG 302 Brit Literature II
• ENG 315 Survey of American Woman
Writers
• ENG 325 World Lit to 1600
• ENG 326 World Lit from 1600
• ENG 337 Survey of American
Literature I
• ENG 338 Survey of American
Literature II
• ENG 355 Survey of African American
Literature
• ENG 425 Shakespeare

3

Language and Linguistics Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 345 Grammar and Usage
• ENG 346 History of English Language
• ENG 347 Introduction to Linguistics

3

Composition and Literacy Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 308 Research for Writers
• ENG 375 Advanced Writing
• ENG 590 Summer Institute for
Teachers and Writers

3

Journalism Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 306 Press Law and Ethics
• ENG 320 Multimedia Journalism
• ENG 367 News Writing and Editing
• ENG 369 Beat Reporting and Feature
Writing

3

Special Topics

9

Select three courses from the following:

9
269

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course
•
•
•
•
•

ENG 320
ENG 351
ENG 419
ENG 450
ENG 452
Rhetoric
• ENG 406
• ENG 478

Credits
Multimedia Journalism
Publish the Mag
Internship
Adv Study Journalism
Adv Study Composition and
Adv Study Literature
Adv Study Film

Special Experience

3

ENG 499 English Capstone Class

3

Free Electives

38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ENG 499 English Capstone Class
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Select two from: ENG 337, 406,
410, 450, 452, 478, 499
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/english/creative-writing.aspx

B.A. in English: Journalism Concentration
Program Description

The journalism concentration of the Bachelor of Arts degree in English prepares students to cultivate sources, find
accurate information and report news in an ethical manner and using digital platforms.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

270

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• Any 300- or 400-level Humanities
Course
• General Education Course

12

Journalism Core Courses

12

Select four courses from the following:
• ENG 306 Press Law and Ethics
• ENG 320 Multimedia Journalism
• ENG 367 News Writing and Editing
• ENG 369 Beat Reporting and Feature
Writing
• ENG 450 Advanced Study Journalism
(repeatable)

12

Creative Writing Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 376 Cr Writing: Fiction
• ENG 377 Cr Writing: Poetry
• ENG 378 Cr Writing: Drama
• ENG 590 Summer Institute for
Teachers and Writers

3

271

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Literature Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 301 Brit Literature I
• ENG 302 Brit Literature II
• ENG 315 Survey of American Woman
Writers
• ENG 325 World Lit to 1600
• ENG 326 World Lit from 1600
• ENG 337 Survey of American
Literature I
• ENG 338 Survey of American
Literature II
• ENG 355 Survey of African American
Literature
• ENG 425 Shakespeare

3

Language and Linguistics Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 345 Grammar and Usage
• ENG 346 History of English Language
• ENG 347 Introduction to Linguistics

3

Composition and Literacy Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 308 Research for Writers
• ENG 375 Advanced Writing
• ENG 590 Summer Institute for
Teachers and Writers

3

Special Topics

9

Select three courses from the following:
• ENG 320 Multimedia Journalism
• ENG 406 Adv Study Literature
• ENG 410 Adv Study Creative Writing
• ENG 419 Internship
• ENG 452 Adv Study Composition and
Rhetoric
• ENG 478 Adv Study Film

9

Special Experience

3

ENG 499 English Capstone Class

3
272

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Journalism Electives

6

Select two courses from the following:
• ENG 351 Publish the Mag
• ENG 419 Internship
• CDC 151 Producing Media Messages
• CDC 305 Sports Communication and
Media Relations

6

Free Electives

38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ENG 499 English Capstone Class
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Select two from: ENG 337, 406,
410, 450, 452, 478, 499
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/english/journalism.aspx

B.A. in English: Literature Concentration
Program Description

The literature concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in English degree builds critical analysis, interpretative and
communication skills through the study of works by American, British and world authors.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

273

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• Any 300- or 400-level Humanities
Course
• General Education Course

12

Literature Core

18

Select six courses from the following:
• ENG 301 Brit Literature I
• ENG 302 Brit Literature II
• ENG 315 Survey of American Woman
Writers
• ENG 325 World Lit to 1600
• ENG 326 World Lit from 1600
• ENG 337 Survey of American
Literature I
• ENG 338 Survey of American
Literature II
• ENG 355 Survey of African American
Literature
• ENG 425 Shakespeare

18

Creative Writing Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 376 Cr Writing: Fiction
• ENG 377 Cr Writing: Poetry
• ENG 378 Cr Writing: Drama
• ENG 495 Cr Writing Seminar
• ENG 590 Summer Institute for
Teachers and Writers

3

274

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Language and Linguistics Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 345 Grammar and Usage
• ENG 346 History of English Language
• ENG 347 Introduction to Linguistics

3

Composition and Literacy Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 308 Research for Writers
• ENG 375 Advanced Writing
• ENG 590 Summer Institute for
Teachers and Writers

3

Journalism Core

3

Select one course from the following:
• ENG 306 Press Law and Ethics
• ENG 320 Multimedia Journalism
• ENG 367 News Writing and Editing
• ENG 369 Beat Reporting and Feature
Writing

3

Special Topics

9

Select three courses from the following:
• ENG 351 Publish the Mag
• ENG 406 Adv Study Lit (repeatable)
• ENG 410 Adv Study Journalism
• ENG 419 Internship
• ENG 450 Adv Study Creative Writing
• ENG 452 Adv Study Composition and
Rhetoric
• ENG 478 Adv Study Film
• CDC 350 Image, Sound, Text
• CDC 450 Media, Society, Culture

9

Special Experience

3

ENG 499 English Capstone Class

3

Free Electives

38

275

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ENG 499 English Capstone Class
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Select two from: ENG 337, 406,
410, 450, 452, 478, 499
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/english/literature.aspx

B.A. in Theatre

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree is a flexible program that combines academic and production work.
Students explore and hone skills related to text analysis, production conceptualization, design, construction,
acting, voice, dance, management and directing.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation and Affiliation

This program is accredited the National Association of Schools of Theatre. It has also earned Educational Affiliate
status with Estill Voice International®. Students can elect to pursue their Certificate of Proficiency in EVT prior to
graduation.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics or Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety
(recommended) OR Any Course on Menu

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities

3
276

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Any Humanities Course
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• General Education Options Courses
(three courses)

12

Required Core Courses

27

THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting

3

THE 141 Stagecraft I

3

THE 150 Introduction to Theatrical Design

3

THE 302 History of Theatre I

3

THE 304 World Drama OR THE 306 Modern Drama
OR ENG 425 Shakespeare

3

THE 312 History of Theatre II

3

THE 320 Fundamentals of Directing

3

THE 450 Practicum: Senior Thesis

3

DAN 131 Foundations of Dance

3

Theatre Electives (select three courses)

9

Theatre Practicum Electives

6

Additional Electives/Minor

38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any 3-credit Special Experience Course
277

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): THE 312 Theatre History II AND
Select from: THE 304, THE 306 or ENG 425
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: Minimum GPA 2.0; Minimum credits 120. At least 42 credits (14 courses) must be advanced
courses.

Additional Requirements

Theatre majors are required to take practicum credits, which give them practical experience in various areas of
production: acting, dance, design, directing, dramaturgy, outreach, stage management, technical production and
technical direction. As students advance in their training, they have the opportunity to be awarded significant
production responsibility working alongside faculty as a member of the artistic team. Opportunities include:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Full production direction
Design
Technical direction
Choreography
Playwriting
Dramaturgy

Special Recommendations

A minor in art, arts administration, event planning, music, psychology, sociology or social work is recommended
for those majoring in theatre.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/theater/index.aspx

B.A. in Theatre: Design and Entertainment
Technology Concentration
Program Description

The design and entertainment technology concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree focuses on the
skills and technology used to create theater productions.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation and Affiliation

This program is accredited the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

278

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics or Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety
(recommended) OR any course on menu

3

Technological Literacy
GET 130 Introduction to Engineering OR DMT
180 Foundations of Digital Media

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
ART 110 Drawing I (recommended) OR any course
on menu

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• THE 140 Script Analysis
(recommended) OR any Ethics and
Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
Course
• General Education Options Courses
(three courses)

12

Required Theatre Core Courses

27

DAN 131 Foundations of Dance

3

THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting

3

THE 141 Stagecraft I

3

THE 150 Introduction to Theatrical Design

3

THE 302 History of Theatre I

3

THE 304 World Drama OR ENG 425 Shakespeare
Theatre OR THE 306 Modern Drama

3

THE 312 History of Theatre II

3

THE 320 Fundamentals of Directing

3

THE 450 Senior Thesis

3
279

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Required Design/Tech Core

9

THE 143 Drafting and Rendering for the Theatre

3

THE 340 Advanced Theatrical Design

3

THE 354 Theatre Practicum: Management AND/OR
THE 355 Theatre Practicum: Technical Direction (1
credit each)

3

Theatre Electives

6

Select at least two of the following:
• THE 120 Entertainment Audio I
• THE 126 Makeup I
• THE 220 Entertainment Audio II
• THE 211 Lighting Technology
• THE 225 Costume Construction
• THE 226 Makeup II
• THE 255 Puppetry
• THE 271 Scene Design I
• THE 272 Properties Design for
Theatre
• THE 311 Lighting Design
• THE 325 Costume Design
• THE 327 Stage Management
• THE 328 Scene Painting
• THE 341 Stagecraft II
• THE 480 Digital Performance

6

Additional Electives/Minor

38

THE 356 Practicum: Tech Production (recommended)

0 to 6

ART 212 Art History I (recommended)

0 or 3

ART 214 Art History II (recommended)

0 or 3

Student-Selected Electives/Minor Courses

26 to 38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any 3-credit Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): THE 312 Theatre History II AND
Select from: THE 304, THE 306 OR ENG 425
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
280

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Program Notes: Minimum GPA 2.0; Minimum credits 120. At least 42 credits (14 courses) must be advanced
courses.

Special Recommendations

A minor in art, arts administration, event planning, music, psychology, sociology or social work is recommended
for those majoring in theatre.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/design-entertainment-technology/

B.A. in Theatre: Musical Theatre
Program Description

The musical theatre concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree hones students' performance skills in
acting, voice and dance.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation and Affiliation

This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. It has also earned Educational
Affiliate status with Estill Voice International®. Students can elect to pursue their Certificate of Proficiency in EVT
prior to graduation.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 201 Argumentation and Advocacy
(recommended) OR any course on menu

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics or Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety
(recommended) OR any course on menu

3

Technological Literacy
THE 480 Digital Performance (recommended) OR
any course on menu

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts

3
281

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

MUS 104 Voice Class (recommended) OR any
course on menu
Natural Sciences
CMD 221 Speech Science OR any course on menu

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology OR PSY 211 Social
Psychology OR any course on menu

3

General Education Options
• THE 140 Script Analysis
(recommended) OR any Ethics and
Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
Course
• General Education Options Courses
(three courses)

12

Required Theatre Core Courses

27

DAN 131 Foundations of Dance

3

THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting

3

THE 141 Stagecraft I

3

THE 150 Introduction to Theatrical Design

3

THE 302 History of Theatre I

3

THE 304 World Drama OR ENG 425 Shakespeare
Theatre OR THE 306 Modern Drama

3

THE 312 History of Theatre II

3

THE 320 Fundamentals of Directing

3

THE 450 Senior Thesis

3

Required Musical Theatre Core

15

Select 15 credits from the following:
• DAN 132 Ballet Technique
• DAN 134 Tap Technique I
• DAN 133 Jazz Technique I
• DAN 233 Jazz Technique II
• DAN 260 Modern Dance
• DAN 301 Theatre Dance I
• DAN 302 Theatre Dance II
• MUS 215 Comprehensive
Musicianship I
• THE 203 Musical Theatre Performance
I

15

282

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

• THE 126 Makeup I
• THE 145-445 Private Instruction (4
credits)
• THE 255 Puppetry
• THE 303 Musical Theatre Performance
II
• THE 403 Musical Theatre Performance
III
• THE 356 Practicum: Technical
Practicum (3 to 6 credits)

Additional Electives/Minor

38

MUS 211 Keyboard Class (recommended)

0 or 3

THE 431 Acting in Musical Theatre (recommended)

0 or 3

THE 401 Finding Your Voice (recommended)

0 or 3

Student-Selected Electives/Minor Courses

29 to 38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any 3-credit Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): THE 312 Theatre History II AND
Select from: THE 304, THE 306 OR ENG 425
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course

Special Recommendations

A minor in art, arts administration, event planning, music, psychology, sociology or social work is recommended
for those majoring in theatre.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/musical-theater/

B.S. in Commercial Music Technology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Commercial Music Technology degree delves into three distinct areas: music,
technology and entrepreneurship. The curriculum combines traditional approaches to the study of music
performance, music history and theory and modern-day applications (including popular music analysis, live sound
reinforcement, audio engineering and entrepreneurship).
Note: Students wishing to enroll in the Commercial Music Technology program must go through the audition
process outlined on the Cal U website.

283

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance

Curriculum

This program can be completed in four years. The curriculum shown below illustrates the scope of courses
that are required for graduation from this program. In addition to courses in music history, music theory and
performance, commercial music technology majors will take classes in audio and video production, digital video,
Web publishing, 3-D and computer animation, and music production, as well as business courses in economics
and finance.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
MUS 100 Intro to Music

3

Natural Sciences
CMD 221 Speech Science

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
MUS 300 Jazz: History, Form and Analysis

3

General Education Options
• THE 211 Lighting I
• ENG 217 Scientific and Tech. Writing I
• Student-Selected General Education
Option Course

9

Core Major Courses

33

MUS 211 Keyboard Class

3

MUS 215 Comprehensive Musicianship I

3

284

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

MUS 315 Comprehensive Musicianship II

3

MUS 316 Comprehensive Musicianship III

3

MUS 416 Comprehensive Musicianship IV

3

MUS 425 Commercial Music Arranging

3

MUS 275 Music and Recording Technology I

3

MUS 375 Music and Recording Technology II

3

MUS 475 Music and Recording Technology III

3

MUS 476 Music and Recording Technology IV

3

MUS 477 Music and Recording Technology V

3

History, Form and Analysis Electives (select from
list)

6

MUS 304 The American Musical: History, Form and
Analysis

3

MUS 305 African American Gospel and Caribbean
Music: History, Form and Analysis

3

MUS 306 The Opera: History, Form and Analysis

3

MUS 310 Music and the Media

3

MUS 313 Rock 'N Roll: History, Form and Analysis

3

MUS 314 The Music Industry: History, Form and
Analysis

3

Performance Ensemble Electives (select from list)

6

MUS 187 Guitar Ensemble

1

MUS 188 String Ensemble

1

MUS 191 Choir

1

MUS 192 California Singers

1

MUS 193 Gospel Choir

1

MUS 196 Jazz Ensemble

1

MUS 197 Pep Band

1

MUS 198 Marching Band

1

MUS 199 Concert Band

1
285

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

MUS 307 Special Music Project

1

Applied Instruction Electives (select from list)

8

Brass - MUS 109, 209, 309, 409

1 to 3

Piano - MUS 119, 219, 319, 419

1 to 3

Percussion - MUS 129, 229, 329, 429

1 to 3

Woodwind - MUS 149, 249, 349, 449

1 to 3

Voice - MUS 159, 259, 359, 459

1 to 3

Guitar - MUS 170, 270, 370, 470

1 to 3

String - MUS 179, 279, 379, 479

1 to 3

Special Experience Electives (select from list)

6

MUS 485 Music Tech Practicum

1 to 3

MUS 488 Music Tech Internship

1 to 12

MUS 499 Senior Project/Recital

3

Required Business Course

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Business Electives (select from list)

6

ACC 200 Financial Accounting

3

FIN 304 Personal Finance

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MGT 303 Entrepreneurship I: Fundamentals

3

MGT 376 Cyberlaw and E-Privacy Issues

3

Technology Electives (select from list)

6

CDC 151 Producing Media Messages I

3

DMT 220 Digital Photography

3

DMT 225 Digital Page Layout

3
286

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

DMT 240 Vector Based Graphics

3

DMT 250 Digital Imaging

3

DMT 320 Digital Video

3

DMT 331 Web Publishing

3

DMT 340 3D Computer

3

THE 311 Lighting II

3

THE 480 Digital Performance

3

EET 110 Electrical Circuits I

3

EET 160 Electrical Circuits II

3

Free Electives

6

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any CMT listed in the Special Experience
course menu
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): MUS 375 Music and Recording
Technology II AND MUS 477 Music and Recording Technology V
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media
Program Notes: All prescribed courses, included general education courses, may not be substituted except at
the discretion of the music department. Developmental courses do not count toward the 120 credits necessary for
graduation, but are calculated in your overall GPA.

Additional Requirements

• Music: Each student is required to become an accomplished performer on an instrument of their
choice. This entails students being able to read, write and analyze a musical score, to perform
in an ensemble setting and to then apply their musical understanding to popular or commercial
applications. Students perform regularly in one (or more) of the 11 ensembles at Cal U in order
to gain professional performance experience, both on and off campus. Students also complete
projects in capstone music theory courses (for example, composition/arranging projects, film score
projects, etc.) that aide them in applying the theoretical knowledge to which they are exposed.
• Technology: The CMT program’s five-course Music and Recording Technology (MRT) curriculum
focuses on providing students with solid foundational knowledge within the disciplines of audio
engineering and modern music production. The curriculum is experiential in nature, focusing on
having students apply theoretical knowledge of acoustics, signal flow, recording, editing and mixing
audio in various classroom projects and on-campus activities. To ensure students gain additional
hands-on-experience, each student is required to earn a total of 6 credits of "special experience."
These experience credits are earned through the student’s choice of on-campus practicum
assignments, off-campus internships or a senior recital/project. Examples of on-campus special
experience assignments include audio engineering responsibilities for any of our departmental
287

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
ensembles, music recital and performance archive engineer, sporting events audio engineer,
university event and ceremony audio engineer. Lastly, Cal U is one of only a few recognized
Academic Avid Learning Partners in the state of Pennsylvania that prepares and tests students
for professional certifications of Avid software products, including Pro Tools, one of the music
industry’s standards for music production. The MRT curriculum incorporates extensive exploration
and usage of Pro Tools hardware and software. Students are provided with the opportunity to take
a certification exam, which (if passed) awards them with a professional certification in Pro Tools.
This professional certification provides our degree seekers with an employment advantage both
regionally and nationally.
• Entrepreneurship: Finding success in today’s entertainment industry depends just as much upon
understanding business and entrepreneurship as upon music and media. Cal U’s CMT program
requires students to take business courses that encourage them to think of their artistic skills as
marketable business assets. Courses such as Financial Accounting, Principles of Marketing and
The Music Industry offer students a broad perspective on how to think critically and competitively.
Students also attend weekly convocation meetings in the music department that feature guest
speakers, guest performances, etc. Our guests have included touring musicians, professional
sound engineers, recording studio owners, lighting designers and songwriters, and each has
shared their business, experiences and insight into the music and media industries.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/commercial-music-technology/index.aspx

B.S. in Commercial Music Technology:
Commercial Music Business Concentration
Program Description

The commercial music business (CMB) concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Commercial Music
Technology follows the three-tiered curricular structure of the Commercial Music Technology (CMT) degree,
but places greater emphasis on business and entrepreneurship training. Students enrolled in the CMB program
take approximately 18 additional business credits when compared to a CMT major (9 credits).
CMB students have the option of customizing their business studies in order to place them on a fast-track for
completing a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) one year after their four-year CMB studies.
Note: Students wishing to enroll in the Commercial Music Business program must go through the audition process
outlined on the Cal U website.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum

This program can be completed in four years. The curriculum shown below illustrates the scope of courses that
are required for graduation from this program.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition

3
288

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
ENG 101 English Composition I
Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
MUS 100 Intro to Music

3

Natural Sciences
CMD 221 Speech Science

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
MUS 300 Jazz: History, Form and Analysis

3

General Education Options
• THE 211 Lighting I
• ENG 217 Scientific and Tech. Writing I
• Student-Selected General Education
Option Course

9

Core Major Courses

18

MUS 211 Keyboard Class

3

MUS 215 Comprehensive Musicianship

3

MUS 275 Music and Recording Technology

3

MUS 314 The Music Industry: History, Form and
Analysis

3

MUS 315 Comprehensive Musicianship II

3

MUS 375 Music and Recording II

3

Performance Ensemble Electives (select from list)

6

MUS 187 Guitar Ensemble

1

MUS 188 String Ensemble

1

289

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
MUS 191 Choir

1

MUS 192 California Singers

1

MUS 193 Gospel Choir

1

MUS 196 Jazz Ensemble

1

MUS 197 Pep Band

1

MUS 198 Marching Band

1

MUS 199 Concert Band

1

MUS 307 Special Music Project

1

Applied Instruction Electives (select from list)

8

Brass - MUS 109, 209, 309, 409

1 to 3

Piano - MUS 119, 219, 319, 419

1 to 3

Percussion - MUS 129, 229, 329, 429

1 to 3

Woodwind - MUS 149, 249, 349, 449

1 to 3

Voice - MUS 159, 259, 359, 459

1 to 3

Guitar - MUS 170, 270, 370, 470

1 to 3

String - MUS 179, 279, 379, 479

1 to 3

Special Experience Electives (select from list)

6

MUS 485 Music Tech Practicum

1 to 3

MUS 488 Music Tech Internship

1 to 12

Required Business Courses

12

BUS 100 Introduction to Business

3

BUS 242 Business Law I

3

MGT 300 Principles of Management

3

MKT 300 Principles of Marketing

3

Business Ethics (select one course)

3

BUS 342 Business, Society and Government

3

BUS 343 Corporate Social Responsibility

3
290

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
BUS 345* Business Ethics (required for Law Group,
so Law Group students must choose additional ethics
course above)

3

Business Elective Groups (choose one group)

12

Law Group
BUS 345* Business Ethics (see above)

3

BUS 346 Business Law II

3

MGT 375 Info Tech Ethics

3

MGT 376 Cyber Law

3

Entrepreneurship Group
MGT 303 Entrepreneurship I

3

MGT 305 Entrepreneurship II

3

FIN 321 Entrepreneurial Finance

3

MKT 361 Entrepreneurial Marketing

3

Sales and Marketing Group
MKT 320 Selling

3

MKT 321 Sales Management

3

MKT 351 Advertising

3

MKT 311 E-Marketing

3

Free Electives

15

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): MUS 488 Music Tech Internship
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): MUS 375 Music and Recording
Technology II AND any approved advanced writing course
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media
Program Notes: All prescribed courses, including general education courses, may not be substituted except at
the discretion of the music department. Developmental courses do not count toward the 120 credits necessary for
graduation, but are calculated in your overall GPA.
291

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.S. in Commercial Music Technology to MBA) program is also available
to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs"
section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/music-business/index.aspx

B.S. in Graphic Design
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design degree program focuses on development of concepts, skills and
sensitivities essential to the graphic designer. In addition to gaining a solid technical foundation in graphic design,
students learn communication, critical and analytic thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as individual
initiative and responsibility and professional knowledge.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar OR UNI 100 Intro to
University Studies OR HON 100 Honors Orientation

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I OR HON
150 Honors Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 201 Argument and Advocacy

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
CDC 200 Truth and Representation

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences

3
292

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Any Social Sciences Course
General Education Options
• CDC 365 Media Ethics
• ENG 102 Composition II OR HON
250 Honors Composition II
• General Education Options Courses
(two courses)

12

Foundation Courses

24

CDC 120 Visual Communication I

3

DES 327 Visual Communication II

3

DES 361 Typography I

3

ART 110 Drawing

3

CDC 220 Visual Culture

3

PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory

3

Select two of the following art/art studio courses:
• ART 119 Design 2-D
• ART 120 Design 3-D
• ART 350 Printmaking: Relief OR ART
351 Printmaking: Intaglio
• ART 383 Painting Studio
• ART 310 Advanced Drawing
• ART 382 Ceramics Studio
• ART 376 Jewelry/Metals: Casting
OR ART 377 Jewelry/Metals:
Fabrication
• ART 385 Sculpture Studio

6

Art History Courses

12

ART 212 Art History I OR ART 214 Art History II

3

ART 243 Intro to Asian Art OR ART 270 Art History
Today

3

ART 422 After Modernism

3

Select one of the following:
• ART 323 Women in Art
• ART 324 Modern Art
• ART 326 Contemporary Art
• ART 333 American Art
• ART 345 Methods of Art History
• ART 420 Contemporary Issues in Art

3

293

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Advanced Graphic Design Courses

18

DES 328 Branding Design I

3

DES 429 Branding Design II

3

DES 431 Advertising Design

3

DES 362 Typography II

3

DES 497 Senior Design Seminar

3

DES 498 Senior Design Portfolio

3

Interactive/Motion Design Courses

6

Select two courses from the following:
• DES 381 Interactive Media and
Culture
• DES 382 Design for Interactivity
• DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media
• DMT 101 Time-Based Media
• DMT 320 Digital Video

6

Free Electives/Minor Courses

20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory AND
ART 422 After Modernism
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: Portfolio review requirements include DES 227, DES 327, DES 361. Portfolio review is a prerequisite to all advanced graphic design courses.
A minimum of 9 credits (three courses) must be selected from upper-division courses (300 or 400 level) in the
General Education area. 35% of the required 120 credits must include upper-division courses (300 or 400 level).
Minimum GPA: 2.0. Minimum credits: 120, with all major and general education courses completed.
Developmental courses do not count toward the 120 credits necessary for graduation.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/graphic-design/index.aspx
294

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance

Minor in Acting
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

14

THE 101 Voice and Speech

3

THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting

3

THE 221 Theatrical Foundations

3

THE 231 Intermediate Acting

3

THE 350 Practicum: Performance*

2

Electives
(Select two courses from the following)

6

DAN 131 Foundations of Dance

3

THE 145 Private Instruction (may repeat)

1

THE 245 Private Instruction

1

THE 201 Voice and Interpretation

3

THE 301 Voice and Speech II: Dialects

3

THE 331 Advanced Acting

3

Total

20

* The performance practicum credit must be fulfilled by performing in department theatre productions.

Minor in Art History
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

15

ART 212 Art History 1

3

ART 214 Art History 2

3

ART 243 Intro to Asian Art

3

ART 345 Methods of Art History

3

ART 422 Art History: Art World after Modernism

3

295

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Electives (select two)

6

ART 311 Medieval Art and Architecture

3

ART 319 Ancient Greek and Roman Art

3

ART 323 Women in Art

3

ART 324 Modern Art

3

ART 326 Contemporary Art

3

ART 328 Italian Renaissance Art

3

ART 333 American Art: European Settlement through
1918

3

ART 420 Contemporary Issues in Art

3

PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory

3

PHI 336 Philosophy of Film

3

HIS 333 Film and History

3

Total

21

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/art-history/index.aspx

Minor in Communication Studies
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses*

6

CDC 100 Communication Perspectives OR CDC
150 Imagine, Design, Create

3

CDC 450 Media, Society, Culture OR CDC 490
Theorizing Human Communication

3

Electives

12

Select any 12 credits of coursework in the field of
Communication, Design and Culture**

12

Total

18
296

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
* Students must take at least one of these courses in the "lower" (100) level and one at the "upper" (400) level.
** To be eligible, a course must have a CDC designator in the University's catalog of courses. At least half of
your minor must consist of courses at the 300 and 400 level. Students may use up to 6 credits of CDC 497
(Communication, Design and Culture Internship) toward their 12 credits of CDC electives. Finally, please pay
attention to course pre-requisites.

Minor in Creative Writing
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses
(Select two courses from the following)

6

ENG 376 Creative Writing: Fiction

3

ENG 377 Creative Writing: Poetry

3

ENG 378 Creative Writing: Drama

3

Creative Writing Electives
(Select four courses from the following)

12

ENG 308 Research for Writers OR ENG
375 Advanced Writing

3

PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory

3

ENG 346 History of the English Language OR ENG
347 Introduction to Linguistics

3

ENG 351 Publishing the Magazine

3

ENG 410 Advanced Study in Creative Writing
(repeatable once for the minor)

3 or 6

ENG 419 Internship in Professional Writing

3

Total

18

Minor in Dance
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

DAN 131 Foundations of Dance

3

DAN 132 Ballet Technique I

3

THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting

3
297

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Electives
(Select at least two courses from the following)

6

DAN 133 Jazz Technique I

3

DAN 134 Tap Technique I

3

DAN 232 Ballet Technique II

3

DAN 233 Jazz Technique II

3

DAN 260 Modern Dance

3

DAN 301 Theatre Dance I

3

DAN 302 Theatre Dance II

3

THE 150 Introduction to Theatrical Design

3

THE 221 Theatrical Foundations

3

THE 225 Costume Construction

3

Practicum Credits

3

THE 350 Practicum: Performance

2

THE 352 Practicum: Directing and Choreography

1

Total

18

Program Notes:
• Substitutions will be considered by the department, pending course availability.
• All minors must have a minimum of 2 credits in THE 350 through participation in department
productions. The remaining practicum credit can be attained by choreographing for or participating
in a department production.

Minor in Design and Entertainment Technology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

THE 141 Stagecraft I

3

THE 143 Drafting and Rendering for the Theatre

3

THE 150 Introduction to Theatrical Design

3
298

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

THE 340 Advanced Theatrical Design

3

Practicum Credits
(Select from any combination of the following)

3

THE 354 Practicum: Management

1

THE 355 Practicum: Design

1

THE 356 Practicum: Technical Production

1

Electives
(Select two from the following)

6

THE 120 Entertainment Audio I

3

THE 126 Makeup I

3

THE 220 Entertainment Audio II

3

THE 221 Lighting Technology

3

THE 225 Costume Construction

3

THE 226 Makeup II

3

THE 255 Puppetry

3

THE 271 Scene Design I

3

THE 272 Properties Design for the Theatre

3

THE 311 Lighting Design

3

THE 325 Costume Design

3

THE 327 Stage Management

3

THE 341 Stagecraft II

3

THE 480 Digital Performance

3

Total

21

Program Notes: Substitutions will be considered based on a student’s focus. For example, a Technical Director
might take GET 130 Intro to Engineering, or a Projection Designer might take DMT 180 Foundations of Digital
Media.

299

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance

Minor in Graphic Design
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Core Courses

18

DES 227 Visual Communication I

3

DES 327 Visual Communication II

3

DES 361 Typography I

3

ART 110 Drawing

3

PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory

3

CDC 201 Argument and Advocacy

3

Electives
(Select one of the following)

3

ART 212 Art History I

3

ART 214 Art History II

3

ART 243 Intro to Asian Art

3

ART 270 Art History Today

3

ART 323 Women in Art

3

ART 324 Modern Art

3

ART 326 Contemporary Art

3

ART 333 American Art

3

ART 420 Contemporary Issues in Art

3

ART 422 After Modernism

3

Total

21

Program Notes: Course substitutions and admission to closed sections will not automatically be granted to fulfill
requirements for minors; students should plan their schedules carefully and in a way that will allow them to take
needed courses. They should consult with their major adviser when working on their schedule; however, they
must also consult with the “department of the minor” when registering for upcoming classes.

300

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance

Minor in Journalism
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses
(Select five courses from the following)

15

ENG 306 Press Law and Ethics

3

ENG 320 Multimedia Journalism

3

ENG 367 Journalism Newswriting and Editing

3

ENG 369 Beat Reporting and Feature Writing

3

ENG 450 Advanced Study in Journalism (repeatable)

3

Journalism Electives
(Select two courses from the following)

6

ENG 345 Grammar and Usage

3

ENG 351 Publishing the Magazine

3

ENG 375 Advanced Writing

3

ENG 419 Internship

3

CDC 151 Producing Media Messages

3

CDC 305 Sports Communication and Media Relations

3

Total

21

Minor in Literature
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Major Core

6

Any two 100-level ENG courses, except ENG 100,
101, 102, 110, 179

6

Required Courses
(Select three courses from the following)

9

ENG 301 British Literature I

3

ENG 302 British Literature II

3
301

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

ENG 315 Survey of American Women Writers

3

ENG 325 World Literature I

3

ENG 326 World Literature II

3

ENG 337 American Literature I

3

ENG 338 American Literature II

3

ENG 355 African American Literature

3

Literature Electives
(Select two courses from the following)

6

ENG 406 Advanced Study in Literature (repeatable)

3

ENG 425 Shakespeare

3

Total

21

Minor in Music

Program Description

The music minor is an abbreviated version of Cal U’s B.S. in Commercial Music Technology (CMT), and is
designed for students who wish to study music in conjunction with another major area of study. Similar to the CMT
degree, the Cal U Music minor has three distinct areas of focus that aid students in developing a well-rounded set
of artistic and multimedia skills. These three areas of focus are:
• Music
• Technology
• Entrepreneurship

Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

MUS 100 Introduction to Music

3

MUS 215 Comprehensive Musicianship I

3

MUS 315 Comprehensive Musicianship II

3

History, Theory and Education Electives
(Select from following list)

9

MUS 275 Music and Recording Technology I

3

302

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

MUS 300 Jazz: History, Form and Analysis

3

MUS 304 American Musical: History, Form and
Analysis

3

MUS 305 African American Gospel and Caribbean
Music: History, Form and Analysis

3

MUS 306 The Opera: History, Form and Analysis

3

MUS 310 Music in the Media

3

MUS 313 Rock 'N Roll: History, Form and Analysis

3

MUS 314 The Music Industry: History, Form and
Analysis

3

MUS 372 Creative Arts for Elementary Ed

3

MUS 375 Music and Recording Technology II

3

Applied Electives
(Select from the following options)

3

Option 1 (select one)
MUS 104 Voice Class

3

MUS 211 Keyboard Class

3

Option 2* (Private Instruction - select 3 credits)
Brass - MUS 109, 209, 309, 409

1

Piano - MUS 119, 219, 319, 419

1

Percussion - MUS 129, 229, 329, 429

1

Woodwind - MUS 149, 249, 349, 449

1

Voice - MUS 159, 259, 359, 459

1

Guitar - MUS 170, 270, 370, 470

1

Strings - MUS 179, 279, 379, 479

1

Performance Electives**
(Select from the following list)

3

MUS 187 Guitar Ensemble

1

303

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

MUS 188 String Ensemble

1

MUS 191 University Choir

1

MUS 192 California Singers

1

MUS 193 University Gospel Choir

1

MUS 196 Jazz Ensemble

1

MUS 198 University Marching Band

1

MUS 199 University Concert Band

1

MUS 307 Special Music Project

1

MUS 485 Music Tech Practicum

1

Total

24

* Courses are repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits each.
** Courses are repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits. The option to continue without credit is available.
Program Notes: 9 of the 24 credits for the minor must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/music/index.aspx

Minor in Musical Theatre Performance
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

13

MUS 104 Voice Class I

3

MUS 215 Comprehensive Musicianship I

3

THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting

3

THE 401 Finding Your Voice

3

THE 350 Practicum: Performance*

1

Choose two courses from the following:

6

DAN 131 Foundations of Dance

3

DAN 134 Tap Technique I

3
304

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

DAN 301 Theatre Dance I

3

DAN 302 Theatre Dance II

3

MUS 221 Keyboard Class

3

THE 203 Musical Theatre Performance I

3

THE 221 Theatrical Foundations

3

THE 303 Musical Theatre Performance II

3

THE 431 Acting Musical Theatre

3

Choose two courses from the following:

2

MUS 191 University Choir

1

MUS 192 California Singers

1

THE 145 Private Instruction

1

Total

21

* The performance practicum credit must be fulfilled by performing in a department musical theatre production.

Minor in Philosophy
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Logic Courses
(Select one course from the following)

3

PHI 115 Logic and Language

3

PHI 311 Formal Logic I

3

History of Philosophy Courses
(Select two courses from the following)

6

PHI 201 Ancient Philosophy

3

PHI 205 Medieval Philosophy

3

PHI 206 16th-18th Century Phil.

3

PHI 431 Analytic Philosophy

3

305

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

Philosophy Electives

12

Select four PHI courses at the 300 or 400 level

12

Total

21

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/philosophy/index.aspx

Minor in Theatre
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

15

DAN 131 Foundations of Dance

3

THE 100 Introduction to Theatre

3

THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting

3

THE 141 Stagecraft I

3

THE 150 Introduction to Theatrical Design

3

Select two courses from the following:

6

DAN 132 Ballet Technique I

3

DAN 133 Jazz Technique I

3

DAN 134 Tap Technique I

3

DAN 260 Modern Dance

3

DAN 301 Theatre Dance I

3

THE 101 Voice and Speech

3

THE 126 Makeup I

3

THE 140 Script Analysis

3

THE 211 Lighting Technology

3

THE 221 Theatrical Foundations

3

THE 225 Costume Construction

3

THE 231 Intermediate Acting

3

THE 255 Puppetry

3
306

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

THE 327 Stage Management

3

THE 350 Practicum: Performance* (may repeat)

1

THE 356 Practicum: Technical Production (may
repeat)

1

Total

21

*The performance practicum credit must be fulfilled by performing in theatre productions.
Program Notes: Substitutions will be considered by the department based on student's focus.

Minor in Theatre History and Literature
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

18

ENG 108 Introduction to Drama

3

ENG 425 Shakespeare I

3

THE 140 Script Analysis

3

THE 302 Theatre History I

3

THE 304 World Drama OR THE 306 Modern Drama

3

THE 312 Theatre History II

3

Select one of the following courses:

3

ENG 178 Literature and Film

3

THE 304 World Drama

3

THE 306 Modern Drama

3

Total

21

Minor in Writing
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

6
307

Department of Culture, Media, and Performance
Course

Credits

ENG 102 English Composition II

3

ENG 375 Advanced Writing

3

Writing Electives
(Select four courses from the following)

12

ENG 211 Business Writing

3

ENG 217 Scientific and Technical Writing

3

ENG 345 Grammar and Usage

3

ENG 346 History of the English Language

3

ENG 347 Introduction to Linguistics

3

ENG 376 Creative Writing: Fiction

3

ENG 377 Creative Writing: Poetry

3

ENG 378 Creative Writing: Drama

3

ENG 419 Internship in Professional Writing

3

ENG 452 Advanced Study in Rhetoric and
Composition

3

CDC 355 Media Writing I

3

ENG ___ Additional Course as Scheduled

3

Total

18

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/writing-minor/index.aspx

308

Department of Education

Department of Education
Faculty

Dr. Michael Perrotti (chair) | Dr. Silvia Braidic | Dr. James Burton | Dr. Peter Cormas | Dr. Holly L. Diehl | Dr. Diane
Fine | Dr. Peter Heh | Dr. Marcia Hoover | Dr. J. William Hug | Dr. Jason Kight | Dr. Kalie Kossar | Dr. René Kruse
| Dr. J. Kevin Lordon | Dr. Rebecca Maddas | Dr. Connie Monroe | Dr. Susan Morris-Rutledge | Dr. Christine
Peterson | Dr. Michelle Torregano | Michael Ulderich | Dr. Mary Wolf | Dr. Clover Simms Wright
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Education includes undergraduate programs in childhood, secondary and special
education.

Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs
Degrees offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•

A.S. in Early Childhood Education
B.S. in Professional Studies in Education
B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education
B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education, with concentrations in:
• Language Arts/Reading
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• B.S.Ed. degrees with secondary teacher certification in:
• Art (K-12)
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communications
• Earth and Space Science
• English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Social Studies
• B.S.Ed. in Special Education Pre-K-12
• B.S.Ed. in Technology Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certification-Only Programs
Post-baccalaureate certification-only programs are also available in:
•
•
•
•
•

Grades 4-8 Education: Language Arts and Reading
Grades 4-8 Education: Mathematics
Grades 4-8 Education: Science
Grades 4-8 Education: Social Studies
Pre-K-4

Minors

Cal U's Department of Education also offers minors in:
• Education Multidisciplinary
• Foundations of Secondary Education
309

Department of Education

Honor Society

Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, has a Cal U chapter. Students in education who have
demonstrated a high level of academic achievement are invited to apply for induction.

A.S. in Early Childhood Education
Program Description

The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education degree program is a hands-on program that builds
students' understanding of early childhood learning and pedagogy.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

31

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Health and Physical Education Methods for
PreK-Grade 4

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Educational Technology

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Natural Sciences
PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with Lab

3 or 4

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis Course
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaboration

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics in Math II
• British/American Literature Course (see
approved list)

9

310

Department of Education
Course

Credits

• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

Required Major Courses

21

CHD 200 Introduction to PreK to Grade 8 Education

3

ELE 220 Instruction and Assessment in PreK

3

ELE 221 Instruction and Assessment in K-4

3

CHD 312 Instruction: Leadership in Child. Ed.

3

ELE 300 Emerging Literacy

3

ELE 310 Teaching Math/Science PreK

3

ELE 410 PreK Field Experience

3

Required Related Courses

9

ESP 311 Assessment Positive Behavior Int.

3

PSY 205 Child Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3

Total

60

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELE 410 PreK Field Experience
• Writing-Intensive Component Course (1 course required): ELE 410 PreK Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with Lab
Program Notes:
• CHE 200 and ELE 220 require current clearances and minimum 2.0 GPA to register for courses.
• All other EDU, ELE, ESP and CHD courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to
register for courses.
• Pre-requisites for ELE 221 and all 300-level courses are ELE 200 and ELE 220.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Approved American/British literature courses: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203, 301,
302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)
General Education Program Notes:

311

Department of Education
General education courses listed above are required for the associate's degree. However, students may wish
to take additional courses, listed below, to apply to a bachelor's degree program in Pre-K-4 education with
certification.
• Public Speaking: EDU 350
• Fine Arts: MUS 372, ART 372, THE 372
• Social Sciences: GEO 102, POS 102, ECO 102

B.S. in Professional Studies in Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Education degree is designed for students who are interested
in education but who are not seeking Pennsylvania teaching certification. Coursework develops skills and
knowledge relevant to working with young children, and students gain hands-on experience through internships.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I (or any approved
Comp menu course)

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners (or
any approved Public Speaking menu course)

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I (or any approved Math
and QL menu course)

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning (or
any approved Tech Lit menu course)

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration (or any approved Humanities menu
course)

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Select one of the following:

3 or 4

312

Department of Education
Course
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Credits
PHS 120 Basic Physical Science
PHS 137 Environmental Chemistry
PHY 101 College Physics
EAS 100 Intro to Earth Sciences
GLG 150 Intro to Geology
CHE 101 General Chemistry
Any approved Natural Sciences menu
course with lab

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems (1 credit) AND POS
102 American Government for Elementary Education
(1 credit) AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary
Education (1 credit) (or any approved Social Sciences
menu course)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collab. Part.

3

General Education Options
• Approved American/British Literature
Course
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II (or any
approved Math and QL menu course)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877 (or any
approved History menu course)

9

Required Major Courses

30

PSE 200 Intro to Professional Studies in Education

3

ELE 220 Instruction and Assessment in PreK

3

ELE 221 Instruction and Assessment in K-4

3

CHD 250 Health and Physical Education Methods for
PreK-Grade 4

3

ELE 300 Emerging Literacy

3

ELE 310 Teaching PreK STEAM

3

CHD 312 Instructional Leadership in Childhood Ed.

3

ELE 410 Field Experience PreK-4

3

CHD 322 Professional Education Internship (x2)

6

Minor Courses*

18 to 24

313

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Free Electives

23 to 32

Total

120 or 121

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): CHD 322 Professional Education Internship
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELE 410 Field Experience PreK-4
AND CHD 322 Professional Education Internship
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Approved Natural Science Course with Lab
* In consultation with your adviser, choose one minor from the university approved minors list.
Program Notes:
• The following courses need a grade of “C” or higher to pass: MAT 120, MAT 130, ENG 101, Am/
Brit Lit course and all ELE, CHD or ESP courses.
• PSE 200 requires a 2.0 GPA and current clearances. CHD/ELE 200 and ELE 220 require a 2.0
GPA and current clearances; all other ELE, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and
a minimum 2.5 GPA to register.
• 40% of courses (16 courses) must be 300 to 400 level.
• At least one minor must be selected.
• Internship application, training and guidelines must be completed a semester in advance of
registration.
• Internship: must take at least two 3-credit internships. Can repeat up to 12 credits. Consult your
dept. adviser.
• Approved American/British literature courses: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203, 301,
302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

Accelerated bachelor's-to-master's programs are also available to undergraduate students who qualify, including:
• B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• B.S. in Professional Studies in Education to M.Ed. in School Counseling
Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/professional-studies-education/index.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Art: Secondary Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Art: Secondary Education degree is designed for students
seeking to teach art in K-12 school settings. Through this program, students build knowledge of pedagogical
principles as well as studio art and art history. This undergraduate degree program meets all education
requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania.
314

Department of Education

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
ART 119 Design 2D

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society

3

General Education Options
• PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
OR PSY 207 Developmental
Psychology
• MAT Course
• U.S. or British Literature Course

9

315

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Required Concentration Courses

39

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Ed

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Instruction

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

SEC 360 Technology Integration

3

SEC 391 Teaching of Art

3

SEC 400 Classroom Management

3

SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions

3

SEC 460 Professional Practices

3

SEC 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Education Foundation Courses*

6

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Interventions

3

ESP 419 Evidence-Based Practices

3

Related Content Courses

36

ART 110 Drawing I

3

ART 120 Design 3D

3

ART 350 OR 351 Printmaking

3

ART 376 OR 377 Jewelry/Metals

3

ART 382 Ceramics

3

ART 383 Painting

3

ART 385 Sculpture

3

ART 212 Art History I

3

ART 214 Art History II

3

ART 243 Intro to Asian Art

3

ART 410 Teaching Art K-8 OR ART Elective

3

ART Elective

3

316

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Total

121

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SEC 461 Student Teaching
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SEC 420 Assessment and
Interventions AND SEC 460 Professional Practices
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Student Selected (science recommended)
* EDU 333, 310, 350; PSY 206; and ESP 210 fulfill general education requirements but are also considered
"Required Education Foundation Courses."
Program Notes: This is a professional program. All courses listed as program requirements must be passed with
a grade of C or higher. Math and English courses must also be passed with a grade of C or higher. Many SEC
courses are linked to include field experiences and must be taken together as co-requisites. LiveText software is a
requirement of this program.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate secondary education majors are required to:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.80.
• Pass the required PAPA exams.
• Have Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances for formal Admission to Teacher Education.
A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores for Praxis II are needed to apply for a Recommendation for Student Teaching.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/secondary-education/art.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Biology: Secondary Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Biology: Secondary Education degree is designed for students
seeking to teach middle and high school (grades 7-12) biology. Through this program, students build knowledge
and competencies in education and the life sciences. This undergraduate degree program meets all education
requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

317

Department of Education

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 199 Pre-Calculus

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry

4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society

3

General Education Options
• PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
• MAT Course
• Approved U.S. or British Literature
Course

9

Required Concentration Courses

39

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Ed

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Instruction

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

SEC 360 Technology Integration

3
318

Department of Education
Course

Credits

SEC 395 Teaching of Science

3

SEC 400 Classroom Management

3

SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions

3

SEC 460 Professional Practices

3

SEC 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Education Foundation Courses*

6

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Interventions

3

ESP 413 Evidence-Based Practices

3

Related Content Courses

36

CHE 102 Gen Chemistry II

4

PHY 121 Gen. Physics

4

BIO 120 Gen. Zoology

4

BIO 125 Gen. Botany

4

BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular

4

BIO 305 OR 306 Anatomy

4

BIO 248 Gen. Ecology

4

BIO 318 Genetics

4

BIO 328 OR 486 Physiology

4

Total

122

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SEC 461 Student Teaching
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SEC 420 Assessment and
Interventions AND SEC 460 Professional Practices
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): CHE 101 General Chemistry
* EDU 333, 310, 350; PSY 206; and ESP 210 fulfill general education requirements but are also considered
"Required Education Foundation Courses."
Program Notes: This is a professional program. All courses listed as program requirements must be passed with
a grade of C or higher. Math and English courses must also be passed with a grade of C or higher. Many SEC
319

Department of Education
courses are linked to include field experiences and must be taken together as co-requisites. LiveText software is a
requirement of this program.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate secondary education majors are required to:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.80.
• Pass the required PAPA exams.
• Have Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances for formal Admission to Teacher Education.
A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores for Praxis II are needed to apply for a Recommendation for Student Teaching.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/secondary-education/biology.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Chemistry: Secondary Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Chemistry: Secondary Education degree is designed for
students seeking to teach middle and high school (grades 7-12) chemistry. Through this program, students
build knowledge and competencies in education and chemistry. This undergraduate degree program meets all
education requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I*

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners*

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I*

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid

3

Technological Literacy

3
320

Department of Education
Course

Credits

EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning*
Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration*

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry*

4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society*

3

General Education Options
• PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology*
• MAT 282 Calculus II*
• Approved U.S. or British Literature
Course*

9

Required Concentration Courses*

39

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Ed

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Instruction

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

SEC 360 Technology Integration

3

SEC 395 Teaching of Science

3

SEC 400 Classroom Management

3

SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions

3

SEC 460 Professional Practices

3

SEC 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Education Foundation Courses*

6

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Interventions

3

ESP 413 Evidence-Based Practices

3

Related Content Courses*

37
321

Department of Education
Course

Credits

CHE 102 Gen Chemistry II

4

CHE 104 Intro to Experimental

3

CHE 306 Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHE 320 Analytical/Instrument

3

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

CHE 341 Organic Chemistry II

3

CHE 371 Intermediate Lab I

1

CHE 372 Intermediate Lab II

1

CHE 415 Biochemistry

4

CHE 461 Physical Chemistry

3

CHE 471 Advanced Lab I

1

Science Elective

3

PHY 101 College Physics I

4

Total

123

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SEC 461 Student Teaching
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SEC 420 Assessment and
Interventions AND SEC 460 Professional Practices
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): CHE 101 General Chemistry
* Must be passed with a C or higher.
Program Notes: This is a professional program. Many SEC courses are linked to include field experiences and
must be taken together as co-requisites. LiveText software is a requirement of this program. The science elective
can have a prefix of: CHE, BIO, EAS, PHS, PHY.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate secondary education majors are required to:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.80.
• Pass the required PAPA exams.
• Have Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances for formal Admission to Teacher Education.
A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores for Praxis II are needed to apply for a Recommendation for Student Teaching.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/secondary-education/chemistry.aspx
322

Department of Education

B.S.Ed. in Communications: Secondary
Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Communications: Secondary Education degree is designed
for students seeking to teach communications in high school settings. Through this program, students build
knowledge of pedagogical principles as well as communication theory and theater. This undergraduate degree
program meets all education requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
THE 150 Intro to Theatrical Design

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

323

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society

3

General Education Options
• PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
• MAT Course
• ENG 102 English Composition II

9

Required Concentration Courses

39

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Ed

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Instruction

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

SEC 360 Technology Integration

3

SEC 392 Teaching of English

3

SEC 400 Classroom Management

3

SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions

3

SEC 460 Professional Practices

3

SEC 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Education Foundation Courses*

6

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Interventions

3

ESP 413 Evidence-Based Practices

3

Related Content Courses

36

ENG 308 Research for Writers OR ENG 352
Studies in Writing

3

ENG 345 English Grammar and Usage OR ENG 347 3
Introduction to Linguistics
ENG 425 Shakespeare

3

ENG Literature Elective

3

CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

COM 230 Argumentation

3

COM 142 Video Production

3
324

Department of Education
Course

Credits

COM 490 Communication Theory

3

THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting

3

THE 141 Stagecraft

3

THE 320 Fundamentals of Directing

3

THE 302, 304 OR 306

3

Total

121

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SEC 461 Student Teaching
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SEC 420 Assessment and
Interventions AND SEC 460 Professional Practices
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* EDU 333, 310, 350; PSY 206; and ESP 210 fulfill general education requirements but are also considered
"Required Education Foundation Courses."
Program Notes: This is a professional program. All courses listed as program requirements must be passed with
a grade of C or higher. Math and English courses must also be passed with a grade of C or higher. Many SEC
courses are linked to include field experiences and must be taken together as co-requisites. LiveText software is a
requirement of this program.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate secondary education majors are required to:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.80.
• Pass the required PAPA exams.
• Have Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances for formal Admission to Teacher Education.
A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores for Praxis II are needed to apply for a Recommendation for Student Teaching.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/secondary-education/communications.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Earth and Space Science: Secondary
Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Earth and Space Science: Secondary Education degree
is designed for students seeking to teach Earth and space science in middle and high school (grades 7-12)
settings. Through this program, students build knowledge and competencies in education and Earth science. This
undergraduate degree program meets all education requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania.

325

Department of Education

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 121 General Physics

4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society

3

General Education Options
• PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
• MAT Course
• Approved U.S. or British Literature
Course

9

326

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Required Concentration Courses

39

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Ed

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Instruction

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

SEC 360 Technology Integration

3

SEC 395 Teaching of Science

3

SEC 400 Classroom Management

3

SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions

3

SEC 460 Professional Practices

3

SEC 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Education Foundation Courses*

6

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Interventions

3

ESP 413 Evidence-Based Practices

3

Related Content Courses

35

PHS 145 Astronomy

3

CHE 101 Gen Chem I

4

GLG 150 Intro to Geology

3

EAS 163 Intro to Oceanography

3

GLG 200 Historical Geology

3

EAS 104 Intro to Meteorology

4

EAS 142 Climatology

3

GLG 303 Hydrology

3

GLG 343 Geomorphology

3

GLG 230 Earth Resources OR GLG 39X

3

EAS Elective

3

Total

121
327

Department of Education
Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SEC 461 Student Teaching
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SEC 420 Assessment and
Interventions AND SEC 460 Professional Practices
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): PHY 121 General Physics
* EDU 333, 310, 350; PSY 206; and ESP 210 fulfill general education requirements but are also considered
"Required Education Foundation Courses."
Program Notes: This is a professional program. All courses listed as program requirements must be passed with
a grade of C or higher. Math and English courses must also be passed with a grade of C or higher. Many SEC
courses are linked to include field experiences and must be taken together as co-requisites. LiveText software is a
requirement of this program. The science elective can have a prefix of: CHE, BIO, EAS, PHS, PHY.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate secondary education majors are required to:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.80.
• Pass the required PAPA exams.
• Have Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances for formal Admission to Teacher Education.
A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores for Praxis II are needed to apply for a Recommendation for Student Teaching.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/secondary-education/earth-science.aspx

B.S.Ed. in English: Secondary Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in English: Secondary Education degree is designed for students
seeking to teach middle and high school English. Through this program, students build knowledge of pedagogical
principles as well as literature, linguistics and writing. This undergraduate degree program meets all education
requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

328

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society

3

General Education Options
• PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
• MAT Course
• ENG 102 English Composition II

9

Required Concentration Courses

39

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Ed

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Instruction

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

SEC 360 Technology Integration

3

SEC 392 Teaching of English

3

SEC 400 Classroom Management

3

SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions

3

SEC 460 Professional Practices

3
329

Department of Education
Course

Credits

SEC 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Education Foundation Courses*

6

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Interventions

3

ESP 413 Evidence-Based Practices

3

Related Content Courses

36

ENG 106, 107 OR 108 Intro to (genre)

3

ENG 205 OR 206 World Literature

3

ENG 301 OR 302 English Literature

3

ENG 337 OR 338 American Literature

3

ENG 425 Shakespeare

3

ENG 346 History of English Language OR ENG 301
English Literature I

3

ENG 345 English Grammar and Usage OR ENG 347 3
Introduction to Linguistics
ENG 308 Research for Writers OR ENG 352
Studies in Writing

3

English Writing Elective

3

English Literature Elective

3

ENG Upper-Level Elective

3

ENG Elective

3

Total

121

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SEC 461 Student Teaching
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SEC 420 Assessment and
Interventions AND SEC 460 Professional Practices
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* EDU 333, 310, 350; PSY 206; and ESP 210 fulfill general education requirements but are also considered
"Required Education Foundation Courses."
Program Notes: This is a professional program. All courses listed as program requirements must be passed with
a grade of C or higher. Math and English courses must also be passed with a grade of C or higher. Many SEC
330

Department of Education
courses are linked to include field experiences and must be taken together as co-requisites. LiveText software is a
requirement of this program.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate secondary education majors are required to:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.80.
• Pass the required PAPA exams.
• Have Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances for formal Admission to Teacher Education.
A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores for Praxis II are needed to apply for a Recommendation for Student Teaching.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/secondary-education/english.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Grades Pre-K-4 Education degree prepares students to teach children at
the pre-kindergarten to grade 4 levels. Pennsylvania certification in pre-K to grade 4 education is awarded upon
graduation and completion of state certification requirements.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Health and Physical Education for PreKGrade 4

3

Technological Literacy

3
331

Department of Education
Course

Credits

EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning
Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Approved Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Approved Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American
Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• Approved British/American Lit Course
(see program notes)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

60

CHD 200 Intro to PreK-Grade 8 Education

3

ELE 220 Instruction and Assessment in PreK

3

ELE 221 Instruction and Assessment in K-4

3

ELE 300 Emergent Literacy

3

ELE 301 Literacy Foundations I: Lang Arts*

3

ELE 302 Literacy Foundations II: Reading*

3

ELE 310 Teaching PreK STEAM

3

ELE 311 Teaching Math K-4*

3

CHD 312 Leadership and Advocacy in Childhood Ed

3

ELE 321 Teaching Science K-4*

3

ELE 331 Teaching Social Studies K-4*

3

EDU 375 Introduction to Integrated STEM Education

3

ELE 410 PreK-4 Field Experience

3
332

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ELE 411 K-4 Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Required Related Courses

12

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3

PSY 205 Child Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3

Free Electives

9

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELE 461 Student Teaching PreK-Grade 4
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELE 410 PreK-4 Field Experience
AND ELE 411 K-4 Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Approved Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Pre-requisite for all courses marked with an asterisk is Admission to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification must earn C or better.
• CHD 200 and ELE 220 require current clearances and minimum 2.0 GPA to register for courses.
• ALL other EDU, ELE, ESP and CHD courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to
register for courses.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisites for ELE 221 and all 300 level ELE and CHD courses are ELE 200 and ELE 220.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

Accelerated bachelor's-to-master's programs are also available to undergraduate students who qualify, including:
333

Department of Education
• B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education to M.Ed. in Reading Specialist
• B.S.Ed. in Grades Pre-K-4 Education to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM Education K-12
Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/grades-prek-4-education/index.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Mathematics: Secondary Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Mathematics: Secondary Education degree is designed for
students seeking to teach middle and high school (grades 7-12) math. Through this program, students build
knowledge and competencies in teaching, problem-solving and math. This undergraduate degree program meets
all education requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 199 Pre-Calculus

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning

3

334

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society

3

General Education Options
• PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
• MAT 281 Calculus I
• Approved U.S. or British Literature
Course

9

Required Concentration Courses

39

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Ed

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Instruction

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

SEC 360 Technology Integration

3

SEC 394 Teaching of Mathematics

3

SEC 400 Classroom Management

3

SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions

3

SEC 460 Professional Practices

3

SEC 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Education Foundation Courses*

6

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Interventions

3

ESP 413 Evidence-Based Practices

3

Related Content Courses

36

MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics

3
335

Department of Education
Course

Credits

MAT 281 Calculus I

3

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 290 Technology for Math

3

MAT 303 Geometry

3

MAT 304 History of Mathematics

3

MAT 305 Theory of Equations

3

MAT 341 Linear Algebra

3

MAT 351 Abstract Algebra

3

MAT 381 Calculus III

3

MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling

3

MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I

3

MAT Elective (200 level or higher)

3

Total

121

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SEC 461 Student Teaching
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SEC 420 Assessment and
Interventions AND SEC 460 Professional Practices
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Student Selected (science recommended)
* EDU 333, 310, 350; PSY 206; and ESP 210 fulfill general education requirements but are also considered
"Required Education Foundation Courses."
Program Notes: This is a professional program. All courses listed as program requirements must be passed with
a grade of C or higher. Math and English courses must also be passed with a grade of C or higher. Many SEC
courses are linked to include field experiences and must be taken together as co-requisites. LiveText software is a
requirement of this program.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate secondary education majors are required to:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.80.
• Pass the required PAPA exams.
• Have Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances for formal Admission to Teacher Education.
A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores for Praxis II are needed to apply for a Recommendation for Student Teaching.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/secondary-education/mathematics.aspx
336

Department of Education

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Language Arts/Reading
Program Description

The language arts/reading concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Level Education
degree prepares students to teach English language and reading to children in grades 4 through 8. Upon
successful completion of this program, students will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for Pennsylvania
teaching certification.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American

3

337

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)
Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

EDU 375 Intro to Integrated STEM Education

3

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18

ENG 102 English Composition II

3

ENG 337 Survey of American Lit. I

3

ENG 338 Survey of American Lit. II

3

Select three courses from the following:
• ENG 308 Research for Writers

9
338

Department of Education
Course
• ENG 315
Writers
• ENG 345
• ENG 347
• ENG 425

Credits
Survey of AM. Women
English Grammar and Usage
Intro to Linguistics
Shakespeare

Required Related Courses

15

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Free Electives

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)
• Approved English Concentration Courses are: ENG 106, 107, 108, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 203,
376, 377, 378.

339

Department of Education

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

Accelerated bachelor's-to-master's programs are also available to undergraduate students who qualify, including:
• B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Education: Language Arts/Reading to M.Ed. in Reading Specialist
• B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Education: Language Arts/Reading to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM
Education K-12
Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-level-education/english.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Mathematics
Program Description

The mathematics concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Level Education degree
prepares students to teach math to children in grades 4 through 8. Upon successful completion of this program,
students will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

340

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American
Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 215 Statistics
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

EDU 375 Intro to Integrated STEM Education

3
341

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18

MAT 191 College Trigonometry

3

MAT 272 Discrete Math

3

MAT 281 Calculus

3

MAT 303 Geometry

3

MAT 341 Linear Algebra

3

MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling

3

Required Related Courses

12

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

Free Electives

6

Free Elective OR MAT 130 Elementary Topics in
Mathematics II

3

Free Elective

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
342

Department of Education
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (with credits toward a master's degree in integrative STEM education K-12)
program is also available to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the
"Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-level-education/mathematics.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Science
Program Description

The science concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Level Education degree prepares
students to teach science to children in grades 4 through 8. Upon successful completion of this program, students
will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community

1
343

Department of Education
Course

Credits

UNI 100 First-Year Seminar
Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary
Education (1 credit) AND POS 102 American
Government for Elementary Education (1 credit)
AND ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
(1 credit)

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 OR HIS
102 U.S. History since 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

344

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 360 Environ., Eco. and Nature Study Ed

3

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18

Select one Earth Science course from approved list, in
consultation with adviser

4

Select one Physical Science course from approved
list, in consultation with adviser

4

BIO 120 General Zoology OR BIO 125 General
Botany

4

Select 6 credits of Concentration courses from
approved list

6

Required Related Courses

15

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

MAT 215 Statistics

3

Free Electives

1 to 3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
345

Department of Education
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)
• Please consult with your science education adviser before selecting from the following
concentration courses: EAS 104, 105, 142, 163; ENS 101; GLG 150, 210; PHS 121, 122, 137,
145; CHE 101, 103; EDU 375.

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (with credits toward a master's degree in integrative STEM education K-12)
program is also available to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the
"Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-level-education/science.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Grades 4-8 Education:
Social Studies
Program Description

The social studies concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Level Education degree
prepares students to teach social studies to children in grades 4 through 8. Upon successful completion of this
program, students will earn a bachelor's degree and be eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
346

Department of Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

Health and Wellness
CHD 250 Teaching Health and Physical Education

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
GEO 100 Intro to Geography

3

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaborations

3

General Education Options
• MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877

9

Required Major Courses

45

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Ed

3

ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8

3

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessments and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)*

3

347

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ELM 302 Language Arts Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessments and
Interventions*

3

EDU 375 Intro to Integrated STEM Education

3

ELM 415 Middle Level Education Field Experience*

3

CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience*

3

CHD 450 Assessment and Data Literacy*

3

ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law*

12

Concentration Courses

18

HIS 102 History of the U.S. since 1877

3

HIS 112 World History since 1500

3

HIS 200 History of Pennsylvania

3

POS 105 American Politics

3

ECO 100 Elements of Economics

3

Select one of the following courses:
• ECO 200 Current Economics Issues
• ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics
• ECO 202 Principles of
Macroeconomics
• GEO 105 Human Geography
• GEO 217 Demographic Analysis
• GEO 220 Geography of N. America
and PA
• POS 101 Contemporary Policy and
Politics
• POS 306 The Congress
• POS 310 The Presidency

3

Required Related Courses

15

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Interventions

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices*

3
348

Department of Education
Course

Credits

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology (PSY 100 waived)

3

MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Free Electives

3

Total

121

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ELM 415 Middle Level Education
Field Experience AND CHD 413 Content Area Literacy Field Experience
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab
* Courses marked with an asterisk are restricted to candidates admitted to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ELM, CHD and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses, except ELM 200 and 220, which require 2.0 GPA to register.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• Pre-requisite for ELM 220 and all 300-level ELM and CHD courses is ELM 200.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Current clearances are required prior to enrolling in program courses.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338 and HON 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Additional Requirements

Students accepted into a teacher certification program must be admitted to Teacher Education before they may
register for upper-level, restricted courses. Please refer to the Teacher Education Program Student Handbook for
details on Admission to Teacher Education requirements.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

Accelerated bachelor's-to-master's programs are also available to undergraduate students who qualify, including:
• B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Education: Social Studies to M.Ed. in Reading Specialist
• B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Education: Social Studies to M.Ed. in Integrative STEM Education K-12
Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/middle-level-education/social-studies.aspx
349

Department of Education

B.S.Ed. in Physics: Secondary Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Physics: Secondary Education degree is designed for
students seeking to teach middle and high school (grades 7-12) physics. Through this program, students build
competencies and knowledge in teaching, science and math. This undergraduate degree program meets all
education requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 101 College Physics I (lab)

4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society

3

350

Department of Education
Course

Credits

General Education Options
• PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
• MAT 282 Calculus II
• ENG 102 Composition II

9

Required Concentration Courses

39

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Ed

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Instruction

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

SEC 360 Technology Integration

3

SEC 395 Teaching of Science

3

SEC 400 Classroom Management

3

SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions

3

SEC 460 Professional Practices

3

SEC 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Education Foundation Courses*

6

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Interventions

3

ESP 413 Evidence-Based Practices

3

Related Content Courses

36

MAT 381 Calculus III

3

MAT 382 Calculus IV

3

MAT 406 Differential Equations

3

PHY 202 College Physics II

4

PHY 203 College Physics III

4

PHY 221 Intermediate Elect and Mag

4

PHY 301 Intermediate Mechanics

4

PHY 331 Modern Physics

3

PHY 495 Physics Seminar

1

CHE 101 Gen Chemistry I

4
351

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Science Elective

3

Total

122

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SEC 461 Student Teaching
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SEC 420 Assessment and
Interventions AND SEC 460 Professional Practices
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Student Selected (science recommended)
* EDU 333, 310, 350; PSY 206; and ESP 210 fulfill general education requirements but are also considered
"Required Education Foundation Courses."
Program Notes: This is a professional program. All courses listed as program requirements must be passed with
a grade of C or higher. Math and English courses must also be passed with a grade of C or higher. Many SEC
courses are linked to include field experiences and must be taken together as co-requisites. LiveText software is a
requirement of this program. The science electives start with CHE, PHY, BIO or EAS.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate secondary education majors are required to:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.80.
• Pass the required PAPA exams.
• Have Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances for formal Admission to Teacher Education.
A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores for Praxis II are needed to apply for a Recommendation for Student Teaching.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/secondary-education/physics.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Social Studies: Secondary Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Social Studies: Secondary Education degree is designed for
students seeking to teach social studies in middle and high school (grades 7-12) settings. Through this program,
students build competencies and knowledge related to teaching, history, political science and geography. This
undergraduate degree program meets all education requirements for teaching certification in Pennsylvania.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This undergraduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's
education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP).
352

Department of Education

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
ESP 210 Special Education Foundation and
Collaboration

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society

3

General Education Options
• POS 105 American Politics
• MAT Course
• Approved U.S./British Literature Course

9

Required Concentration Courses

39

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Ed

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Instruction

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

SEC 360 Technology Integration

3

SEC 396 Teaching of Social Studies

3
353

Department of Education
Course

Credits

SEC 400 Classroom Management

3

SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions

3

SEC 460 Professional Practices

3

SEC 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Education Foundation Courses*

6

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Interventions

3

ESP 413 Evidence-Based Practices

3

Related Content Courses

36

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

ANT 100 Intro to Anthropology

3

ECO 100 Elements of Economics

3

GEO 100 Introduction to Geography

3

SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

3

HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877

3

HIS 102 U.S. History since 1877

3

HIS 104 History of Western Society to 1500 OR HIS
111 World Civilization to 1500

3

HIS 106 History of Western Society since 1500 OR
HIS 112 World Civilizations since 1500

3

HIS 3XX Non-Western Elective

3

HIS 3XX Elective

3

Social Studies Elective

3

Total

121

Additional requirements not counted toward the General Education requirements and included in this program
are:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SEC 461 Student Teaching
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SEC 420 Assessment and
Interventions AND SEC 460 Professional Practices
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Student Selected (science recommended)

354

Department of Education
* EDU 333, 310, 350 and ESP 210 fulfill general education requirements but are also considered "Required
Education Foundation Courses." POS 105 fulfills general education requirements and is also considered part of
the "Required Content Courses."
Program Notes: This is a professional program. All courses listed as program requirements must be passed with
a grade of C or higher. Math and English courses must also be passed with a grade of C or higher. Many SEC
courses are linked to include field experiences and must be taken together as co-requisites. LiveText software is a
requirement of this program. Social Studies elective begins with ANT, PSY, ECO, GEO, POS, SOC or HIS.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate secondary education majors are required to:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.80.
• Pass the required PAPA exams.
• Have Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances for formal Admission to Teacher Education.
A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores for Praxis II are needed to apply for a Recommendation for Student Teaching.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/secondary-education/social-studies.aspx

B.S.Ed. in Special Education Pre-K-12
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Special Education Pre-K-12 degree provides students with
the skills, knowledge and competencies necessary to meet the needs of students with disabilities in multiple
settings. The program prepares students to earn Pennsylvania pre-K through grade 12 special education teacher
certification and Pennsylvania Department of Education endorsement in autism spectrum disorders.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any 100-level Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course (Recommended:
HSC 315, SOW 303)

3

355

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course (Recommended: CMD 350,
PHI 220)

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course with Lab

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course (Recommended: CMD
108, SOC 315, SOC 325)

3

General Education Options
• Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Course (Recommended: PHI 220, SOC
325)
• Any 100-level Math Course
• British/American Lit Course (from
approved list)
• General Education Course

12

Required Major Courses

66

ESP 100 Disability / Popular Media

3

ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

ESP 311 Assessment and PBS

3

ESP 312 ABA for Special Education

3

ESP 329 Intro to Special Education Field

3

ESP 339 Special Education Field II

3

ESP 349 Special Education Field III*

3

ESP 402 Life Skills Planning and Instruction*

3

ESP 403 Assessment and Prescriptive Teaching

3

ESP 406 Transition Planning and Instruction

3

ESP 407 Early Intervention Special Education

3

ESP 411 History, Theory and Exceptionality

3

ESP 419 Evidence Based Practices for Special
Education

3

356

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ESP 420 Advanced Evidence-Based Practices*

3

ESP 440 Nature of ASD*

3

ESP 441 Comm., Beh. and Instr. - ASD*

3

ESP 442 Life Transition and Partnership*

3

ESP 443 Navigating the Social World*

3

ESP 461 Student Teaching

12

Required Related Courses

12

CMD 105 Language and Speech Development

3

PSY 205 Childhood: Developmental Psychology

3

PSY 206 Adolescent: Developmental Psychology

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3

Free Electives

2

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ESP 461 Student Teaching and School Law
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ESP 339 Special Education Field
Experience I AND ESP 349 Special Education Field Experience II
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Pre-requisite for courses marked with an asterisk is Admission to Teacher Education.
Program Notes:
• All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
• All ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for courses.
• Candidates must follow policies for Admission to Teacher Education as stated in the Teacher
Education Handbook.
• State licensure exams must be passed before student teaching.
• Approved American/British Literature Courses are: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203,
301, 302, 337, 338; HON 150, 250. (HON 250 has a pre-requisite of HON 150; the 300-level ENG
courses have pre-requisites of ENG 101 and 102.)

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/special-education/index.aspx

357

Department of Education

B.S.Ed. in Technology Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Technology Education degree prepares students for K-12
technology education teaching certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Technology
education includes the study of selected technological systems. Through this program, students explore solutions
to technological problems and their associated social and environmental impacts. They also develop skills
in the safe and appropriate use of tools, materials and processes as they design, produce, use and evaluate
technological systems.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

This program was one of the first in the nation to be accredited by the International Technology and Engineering
Educators Association's (ITEEA) Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education and the National
Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). We are continuing with NCATE's successor
organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting the English Language Learner

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety

3

Technological Literacy
TED 316 Structural Design

3

Humanities
3
ESP 419 Evidence-Based Practices for K-12 Inclusion
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 Psychology

3

Ethics and Multicultural Awareness

3
358

Department of Education
Course

Credits

EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
General Education Options
• Approved Literature Course (see list)
• MAT 191 College Trigonometry
• Approved Natural Sciences Course
(see list)

9

Required Major Courses

58

TED 100 Introduction to Technology Education

3

TED 105 Communicating Technical Designs

3

TED 111 Information Systems

3

TED 126 Engineering Materials and Product Design

3

TED 210 Design and Appropriate Technology

3

TED 226 Applications and Processing of Engineering
Materials

3

TED 300 Assessment and Instruction in Technology

3

TED 302 Energy and Control Systems

3

TED 304 Design in Bio-Related Technology

3

TED 335 Transportation Systems

3

TED 346 Digital Communications

3

TED 426 Manufacturing Enterprise

3

TED 436 Engineering Design and Development

3

TED 450 Teaching Technology in the Secondary
School

3

TED 451 Teaching Technology in the Elementary
School

3

TED 461 Technology Education Student Teaching

10

TED 462 Professional Practices in Technology
Education

3

Required Related Courses

9

ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

ESP 311 Assessment and Positive Behavior
Intervention

3
359

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ITE 250 Introduction to Automation OR RET 110
Agile Robotics I

3

Related Electives

9

Approved Technical/Technological Courses (x3)

9

Free Electives

3

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): TED 436 Engineering Design and
Development
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): TED 450 Teaching Technology in
the Secondary School AND TED 451 Teaching Technology in the Elementary School
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): TED 304 Design in Bio-Related Technology
Program Notes:
•
•
•
•

Elective credits may be used toward a minor (see adviser).
Any TED course must be passed with a “C” or better grade.
Approved Literature Courses: ENG 107, 125, 127, 148, 150, 155, 160, 203, 301, 302, 337, 338.
Approved Natural Sciences Courses: (one 4-credit LAB and one LAB or SCIENCE required):
• LAB (4 credits): BIO 115, BIO 206, CHE 101, PHY 121.
• SCIENCE (3 credits): EAS 163, ENS 101, PHS 120, PHS 137.
• Approved Technical/Technological Electives: COM 141, 142, 241; THE 141; CSC 120 or above;
any CET, EET, GCM, RET, ITE or TED course not already required by the major; or any other
courses approved by adviser.
• Developmental course credits do not count toward graduation, but are calculated in the GPA.
Admission to Teacher Education Window:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

48-65 credits.
Admission/Retention form signed.
C or better grades in 6 credits of Composition/English Literature.
C or better grades in 6 credits of Math.
C or better grade in TED 100 Preservice Teacher Professional Disposition Instrument Level 2.
Document Act 34, Act 114 and Act 151 clearances.
Pass PAPA exams in Reading, Writing, Math (modules 1-3).
2.80 GPA overall.

Recommendation for Student Teaching (required 1 semester prior):
•
•
•
•

Due Jun. 1 for Fall, Nov. 1 for Spring.
3.00 GPA overall (at time of application and start of student teaching).
C or better grade in each TED course.
TB test.
360

Department of Education
•
•
•
•

Pass Praxis II TED exam (0051) and Fundamental Subjects exam (0511).
Current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances, valid through student teaching.
Pass Live Text Performance Principles Portfolio review.
$1 million liability insurance policy.

Certification

Certification to teach K-12 is awarded upon graduation and completion of state certification requirements.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/technology-education/index.aspx

Minor in Education Multidisciplinary
Curriculum
Course

Credits

ELE 200 Introduction to PreK-Grade 4 Education OR
CHD 200 Introduction to PreK-Grade 8 Education

3

ELM 200 OR ELM 220 (or any approved educationrelated course on the General Education menu that is
not already a requirement for the PSE program)

3

ESP 311 Assessment Positive Behavior Interventions

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3

PSY 216 Child Psychology Ages Birth-4 OR PSY
217 Child Psychology Age 5 to 9 OR PSY 205 Child
Psychology

3

Select one course (3 credits) of the following:
• CHD 350 Family & Community
Collaboration Partnerships
• EDU 350 Supporting English
Language Learners
• EDU 333 Technology in Teach and
Learning
• EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural
Society
• EDU 375 Introduction to Integrative
STEM Education
• ELE 301 Literacy Foundations I: LA
• ELE 302 Literacy Foundations II:
Reading
• Any 300-level education-related course
that is not already a requirement for the
PSE program

3

Total

18

Program Notes: Meet with a childhood education faculty member in the Department of Education or your adviser
to discuss this minor.
361

Department of Education

Minor in Foundations of Secondary Education
Program Description

The foundations of secondary education minor does not lead to teacher certification. It provides a base of
knowledge for students who have an interest in education and/or teaching in other formats or settings.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education

9

EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society (Ethics/
Multicultural)

3

EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning
(Technological Literacy)

3

ESP 210 Special Ed Foundations and
Collaboration (Humanities)

3

Secondary Education Program

12

SEC 210 Intro to Secondary Education

3

SEC 220 Standards-based Education

3

SEC 310 Instructional Strategies

3

SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

3

Total

21

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Grades
4-8 Education: Language Arts and Reading
Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education: PDE Content Requirements
Mathematics (100 level or higher)

9

MAT 120 Elementary Topics I
MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
MAT 181 College Algebra

Natural Sciences

9
362

Department of Education
Course

Credits

BIO 103 Contemporary Issues Biology
EAS 100 OR ENS 101
Physical Science Course

Social Sciences

6

HIS 101 OR HIS 102
ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Ed

1

GEO 102 Geographic Systems

1

POS 102 American Government for Elementary Ed

1

Health and Wellness

3

HSC 115 Current Health Issues

Fine Arts

3

Program Requirements: PDE Professional
Education Requirements
Professional Education Courses

24

EDU 310 Tchg Multicultural Society
EDU 333 Technology for Tchg and Learning
EDU 350 Supporting ELL in the Classroom
ESP 210 Special Ed. Found and Collaboration
ESP 311 Assessing Positive Behavior Interv.
ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices
PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology

Grades 4-8 Specialization Courses

27

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Education (gr 4-8)
ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in 4-8
Classrooms
363

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessment and Interv.
ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessment and Interv.
ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessment and
Interv.
ELM 461 Student Teaching PreK-Grade 4 (see
Teacher Handbook for requirements)

Concentration Courses

27

ELM 301 Reading Methods, Assessment and Interv.
ELM 302 Lang. Arts Methods, Assessment and
Interv.
ENG 101 English Composition I
ENG 102 English Composition II
ENG 337 Survey of American Literature I
ENG 338 Survey of American Literature II
ENG ___ Approved Concentration Courses (2)**
American/British Literature Course

Field Experience Courses

6

ELM 411 Field Experience Grades 4-6
ELM 412 Field Experience Grades 7-8

Total

114

* Pre-requisite PSY 100 waived for this major.
** In consultation with your adviser, select courses from your area of concentration.
Program Notes:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
All ELM and ESP courses require current clearances submitted before the first day of class.
Pre-requisites for all ELM 300-level courses are ELM 200 and 220.
Approved American/British literature courses include: ENG 107, 127, 148, 150, 155, 203, 301, 302,
337, 338.
Requirements:
PAPA qualifying scores at start of the program.
GPA of 2.8 at start of the program.
Appropriate Praxis II exams prior to student teaching.
364

Department of Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Grades
4-8 Education: Mathematics
Curriculum
<

Course

Credits

General Education: PDE Content Requirements
English and Literature Composition

6

ENG 101 English Composition I
American or British Literature Course

>

Natural Sciences

9

BIO 103 Contemporary Issues Biology
EAS 100 OR ENS 101
Physical Science Course

Social Sciences

6

HIS 101 ORHIS 102
ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Ed

1

GEO 102 Geographic Systems

1

POS 102American Government for Elementary Ed

1

Health and Wellness

3

HSC 115 Current Health Issues

Fine Arts

3

Program Requirements: PDE Professional
Education Requirements
Professional Education Courses

24

EDU 310 Tchg Multicultural Society
EDU 333 Technology for Tchg and Learning
EDU 350 Supporting ELL in the Classroom
365

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ESP 210 Special Ed. Found and Collaboration
ESP 311 Assessing Positive Behavior Interv.
ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices
PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology

Grades 4-8 Specialization Courses

30

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Education
ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in 4-8
ELM 301 Reading Methods Assessment and Interv.
ELM 302 Lang. Arts Methods Assessment and Interv.
ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessment and Interv.
ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessment and Interv.
ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessment and
Interv.
ELM 461 Student Teaching PreK-Grade 4 (see
Teacher Handbook for requirements)

Concentration Courses

24

MAT 120 Elementary Topics in Math I
MAT 130 Elementary Topics in Math II
MAT 181 College Algebra
MAT 191 College Trigonometry
MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics
MAT 303 Geometry
MAT 341 Linear Algebra

Field Experience Courses

6

ELM 411 Field Experience Grades 4-6
ELM 412 Field Experience Grades 7-8

366

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Total

111

* Pre-requisite PSY 100 waived for this major.
Program Notes:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
All ELM and ESP courses require current clearances submitted before the first day of class.
Pre-requisites for all ELM 300-level courses are ELM 200 and 220.
All coursework must be completed before student teaching.
Approved American/British literature courses: ENG 107, 127, 148, 150, 155, 203, 301, 302, 337,
338.
Requirements
PAPA qualifying scores at start of the program.
GPA of 2.8 at start of the program.
Appropriate Praxis II exams prior to student teaching.
Admission to Teacher Education before registering for ESP 412.

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Grades
4-8 Education: Science
Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education: PDE Content Requirements
English and Literature Composition

6

ENG 101 English Composition I
American or British Literature Course

Mathematics (100 level or higher)

9

MAT 120 Elementary Topics I
MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
MAT 181 College Algebra

Social Sciences

6

HIS 101 OR HIS 102
ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Ed

1

GEO 102 Geographic Systems

1

POS 102 American Government for Elementary Ed

1
367

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Health and Wellness

3

HSC 115 Current Health Issues

Fine Arts

3

Program Requirements: PDE Professional
Education Requirements
Professional Education Courses

24

EDU 310 Tchg Multicultural Society
EDU 333 Technology for Tchg and Learning
EDU 350 Supporting ELL in the Classroom
ESP 210 Special Ed. Found and Collaboration
ESP 311 Assessing Positive Behavior Interv.
ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices
PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology

Grades 4-8 Specialization Courses

33

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Education
ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in 4-8
ELM 301 Reading Methods Assessment and Interv.
ELM 302 Lang. Arts Methods Assessment and Interv.
ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessment and Interv.
ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessment and Interv.
ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessment and
Interv.
ELM 461 Student Teaching PreK-Grade 4 (see
Teacher Handbook for requirements)

Concentration Courses

27

BIO 103 Contemporary Issues Biology
368

Department of Education
Course

Credits

EAS 100 Intro to Earth Science
ELM 360 Environ, Ecology and Nature - Study Ed
PHS 120 Basic Phys. Science with Lab
**
____________________________________________
**
____________________________________________
**
____________________________________________
**
____________________________________________
**
____________________________________________

Field Experience Courses

6

ELM 411 Field Experience Grades 4-6
ELM 412 Field Experience Grades 7-8

Total

117

* Pre-requisite PSY 100 waived for this major.
** Concentration Courses: Please consult with your science education adviser before selecting from the
following concentration courses:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

GLG 150 Intro to Geology
EAS 240 Intro to Meteorology
EAS 163 Intro to Oceanography
PHS 145 Astronomy
GLG 210 Intro to Soils
BIO 120 General Zoology (4 credits)
BIO 125 General Botany (4 credits)
ENS 101 Intro to Environmental Science
CHE 103 Chemistry in Every Day World
PHS 137 Intro to Environment Chemistry
PHY 121 General Physics I

Program Notes:
•
•
•
•

All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
All ELM and ESP courses require current clearances submitted before the first day of class.
Pre-requisites for all ELM 300-level courses are ELM 200 and 220.
All coursework must be completed before student teaching.
369

Department of Education
• Approved American/British literature courses: ENG 107, 127, 148, 150, 155, 203, 301, 302, 337,
338.
• Requirements
• PAPA qualifying scores at start of the program.
• GPA of 2.8 at start of the program.
• Appropriate Praxis II exams prior to student teaching.
• Admission to Teacher Education before registering for ESP 412.

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Grades
4-8 Education: Social Studies
Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education: PDE Content Requirements
English and Literature Composition

6

ENG 101 English Composition I
American or British Literature Course

Mathematics (100 level or higher)

9

MAT 120 Elementary Topics I
MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
MAT 181 College Algebra

Natural Sciences

9

BIO 103 Contemporary Issues Biology
EAS 100 OR ENS 101
Physical Science Course

Health and Wellness

3

HSC 115 Current Health Issues

Fine Arts

3

Program Requirements: PDE Professional
Education Requirements
Professional Education Courses

24
370

Department of Education
Course

Credits

EDU 310 Tchg Multicultural Society
EDU 333 Technology for Tchg and Learning
EDU 350 Supporting ELL in the Classroom
ESP 210 Special Ed. Found and Collaboration
ESP 311 Assessing Positive Behavior Interv.
ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices
PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology

Grades 4-8 Specialization Courses

33

ELM 200 Intro to Middle Level Education
ELM 220 Instruction and Assessment in 4-8
ELM 301 Reading Methods Assessment and Interv.
ELM 302 Lang. Arts Methods Assessment and Interv.
ELM 311 Math Methods, Assessment and Interv.
ELM 321 Science Methods, Assessment and Interv.
ELM 331 Social Studies Methods, Assessment and
Interv.
ELM 461 Student Teaching PreK-Grade 4 (see
Teacher Handbook for requirements)

Concentration Courses

21

ECO 100 Elements of Economics
GEO 100 Intro to Geography (prerequisite: ELM 220)
HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877
HIS 102 U.S. History since 1877
HIS 200 History of Pennsylvania
HIS ___ Approved World History Course
POS 100 Intro to Political Science OR POS
105 American National Government

Field Experience Courses

6
371

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ELM 411 Field Experience Grades 4-6 (Sp)
ELM 412 Field Experience Grades 7-8 (Fall)

Total

114

* Pre-requisite PSY 100 waived for this major.
Program Notes:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

All courses required for certification with C- or lower must be repeated.
All ELM and ESP courses require current clearances submitted before the first day of class.
Pre-requisites for all ELM 300-level courses are ELM 200 and 220.
All coursework must be completed before student teaching.
Approved American/British literature courses: ENG 107, 127, 148, 150, 155, 203, 301, 302, 337,
338.
Requirements
PAPA qualifying scores at start of the program.
GPA of 2.8 at start of the program.
Appropriate Praxis II exams prior to student teaching.
Admission to Teacher Education before registering for ESP 412.

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only: Pre-K-4
Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education: PDE Content Requirements
English Composition and British & American
Literature

6

ENG 101 English Composition I

3

British/American Lit (see list below)

3

Mathematics

6

MAT 120 Elementary Topics I

3

MAT 130 Elementary Topics II

3

Natural Sciences

9

BIO 103 Contemporary Issues Biology

3

EAS 100 OR ENS 101

3

Physical Science Course

3
372

Department of Education
Course

Credits

Social Sciences

6

HIS 101 OR HIS 102

3

ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Ed

1

GEO 102 Geographic Systems

1

POS 102 American Government for Elementary Ed

1

Health and Wellness

3

HSC 250 Health and PE for PreK-4

3

Fine Arts

3

MUS/ART/THE 372 Creative Arts for PreK-4

3

Program Requirements: PDE Professional
Education Requirements
Professional Education Courses

24

EDU 310 Tchg Multicultural Society

3

EDU 333 Technology for Tchg & Learning

3

EDU 350 Supporting ELL in the classroom

3

ESP 210 Special Ed. Found & Collaboration

3

ESP 311 Assessing Positive Behavior Interv.

3

ESP 412 Evidence Based Practices

3

PSY 206 Adolescent Psychology

3

*PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3

PreK to 4 Certification Track

48

ELE 200 Intro to Pre-K Grade 4 Education

3

ELE 220 Instruction & Assessment in PreK

3

ELE 300 Emerging Literacy

3

ELE 301 Literacy Foundations I: Language Arts

3

ELE 302 Literacy Foundations II: Reading

3
373

Department of Education
Course

Credits

ELE 310 Teaching Math/Science PreK

3

ELE 311 Teaching Math K-4

3

ELE 321 Teaching Science K-4

3

ELE 331 Teaching Social Studies K-4

3

ELE 350 Family and Community Relations

3

ELE 400 Issues, Advocacy, & Leadership PreK

3

ELE 410 K-4 Field Experience

3

ELE 461 Student Teaching PreK-Grade 4
(see Teacher Handbook for requirements for
Recommendations for Student Teaching)

3

Field Experience Courses

6

ELM 411 Field Experience Grades 4-6

3

ELM 412 Field Experience Grades 7-8

3

Total

111

*Pre-requisite PSY 100 waived for this major.
Program Notes:
• ALL ELE and ESP courses require current clearances and minimum 2.5 GPA to register for
courses.
• All courses required for certification with a grade of “C-“or lower must be repeated.
• Pre-requisites for ELE 221 and all 300 level courses are ELE 200 and ELE 220.
• Approved American/British literature courses: ENG 107, 127, 148, 150, 155, 203, 301, 302, 337,
338.
• Requirements
• PAPA (on admission)
• Current Clearances (within 30 days)
• PECT (prior to Student Teaching)
• Upon admission-All requirements for Admission to Teacher Ed.

374

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Department of Exercise Science and Sport
Studies
Faculty

Justin Barroner (chair) | Wendy Batts | Dr. Carol Biddington | Dr. Marc S. Federico | Lindsay M. Hammond | Dr.
Jeffrey R. Hatton | Dr. Rebecca A. Hess | Dr. Mary Kreis | Dr. Barry E. McGlumphy | Dr. Laura Miller | Dr. Brian
Oddi | Dr. Benjamin Reuter | Dr. Christine Romani-Ruby | Dr. Robert G. Taylor | Dr. Ronald Wagner | Dr. Ellen J.
West | Dr. Tom West | Dr. Brian D. Wood
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies offers undergraduate programs in exercise science
and sport management, including:
•
•
•
•

B.S. in Exercise Science
B.S. in Exercise Science: Professional Golf Management
B.S. in Sport Management Studies
B.S. in Sport Management Studies: Professional Golf Management

Facilities

The department is housed in both Hamer and Gallagher halls.

B.S. in Exercise Science
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree prepares students for careers in wellness and
fitness. Students pursuing the program will be prepared to sit for a certification in personal training offered by the
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Fall and spring semesters include two 8-week terms each. The summer includes two 5-week terms or one 10week term.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Oral Communication Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy

3
375

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Course

Credits

Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course
Health and Wellness
HSC 115 Current Health Issues

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
HSC 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• SPT 305 Ethics in Sport
• ATE 340 Sports Nutrition OR HSC
250 Nutrition for Wellness
• Any General Education Options
Courses (two courses)

12

Required Major Courses

49

FIT 100 Intro to Fitness

3

FIT 115 Applied Anatomy and Physiology in Wellness
and Fitness

4

FIT 125 Fundamentals of Speed Training

3

FIT 250 Current Topics and Strategies for Youth
Fitness

3

FIT 300 Business Aspects of Fitness

3

FIT 305 Motivational Strategies in Wellness and
Fitness

3

FIT 325 Integrated Personal Fitness Training

3

FIT 335 Integrated Personal Fitness Program Design

3

FIT 350 Fitness for Special Populations*

3

FIT 380 Wellness and Fitness for the Aging
Population

3

FIT 401 Leadership Concepts and Actions in
Wellness and Fitness

3

376

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Course

Credits

FIT 405 Wellness Seminar I

3

FIT 410 Wellness Seminar II*

3

FIT 420 Contemporary Issues in Fitness*

3

FIT 425 Evaluating Research in Fitness and Wellness

3

FIT 430 Application of Fitness and Wellness
Research

3

Required Related Courses

12

SPT 300 Psychology of Sport

3

SPT 400 Legal Aspects of Sport

3

HSC 275 Functional Kinesiology

3

HSC 325 Physiology of Exercise

3

Free Electives

18

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): FIT 410 Wellness Seminar II
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): FIT 425 Evaluation Research in
Fitness and Wellness AND FIT 430 Application of Fitness and Wellness Research
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): FIT 115 Applied Anatomy and Physiology in Wellness
and Fitness
* An internship option is also available; students may substitute FIT 499 Exercise Science Internship (9 credits)
for three 3-credit didactic courses (FIT 350, 410 and 420). Students may also elect to complete an internship as
elective credit (SPT 499) if they wish to complete all courses in the didactic.
Program Notes:
• Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to participate in an internship and to be
eligible for graduation.
• All General Education/Elective credits, all SPT, all HSC and ATE courses can be completed on
campus.
• All FIT prefix courses are completed online.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/exercise-science/index.aspx

377

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

B.S. in Exercise Science: Professional Golf
Management Concentration
Program Description

The professional golf management concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is designed for
students who plan to teach or coach golf athletes.

Delivery Mode

Multimodal (attend classes on campus and/or via online learning)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Oral Communication Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• SPT 305 Ethics in Sport
• Any General Education Options
Courses (three courses)

12

Required Major Courses

51

PGM 100 Intro to PGM

3
378

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Course

Credits

PGM 125 PGM Internship I

3

PGM 150 Teaching of Golf I

3

PGM 200 Intermediate Topics in PGM

3

PGM 210 Golf Shop Management

3

PGM 225 PGM Internship II

3

PGM 250 Golf Operations Management

3

PGM 260 Golf Perf. Coach. and Tech.

3

PGM 300 Advanced Topics in PGM

3

PGM 310 Turfgrass Management

3

PGM 325 PGM Internship III

3

PGM 350 Food and Beverage Mgt.

3

PGM 405 Expanded Golf Operations

3

PGM 410 Teaching of Golf II

3

PGM 415 Trends and Issues in the Golf Ind.

3

PGM 425 Senior Internship

3

PGM 435 Capstone Internship

3

Required Related Courses

9

FIT 100 Intro to Fitness

3

FIT 250 Current Topics and Strategies for Youth
Fitness

3

FIT 325 Integrated Personal Fitness Training

3

Free Electives

19 to 20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): PGM 425 Senior Internship
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): PGM 210 Golf Shop Management
AND PGM 410 Teaching Golf II
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course

379

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/professional-golf-management/index.aspx

B.S. in Sport Management Studies
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Studies develops knowledge and skills used by managers,
marketers and other professionals within the sport industry.

Delivery Mode

Multimodal (attend classes on campus and/or via online learning)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• SPT 305 Ethics in Sport
• Any ACC, BUS or ECO Courses (three
courses)

12

Required Major Courses

60
380

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Course

Credits

SPT 100 Introduction to Sport Mgt.

3

SPT 101 Practica in Sport Mgt.

1

SPT 300 Psychology of Sport

3

SPT 310 Sport Marketing

3

SPT 311 Sales Techniques in Sport Ind.

3

SPT 312 Practica in Sport Sales

1

SPT 315 Facility and Event Management

3

SPT 316 Practica in Fac. and Event Mgt.

1

SPT 320 Admin. Intercolleg. Ath. Pgm.

3

SPT 330 Globalization and Intl. Sport

3

SPT 400 Legal Aspects of Sport

3

SPT 405 Finance and Economics of Sport

3

SPT 410 Governance in Sport

3

SPT 425 Org. and Admin. of Sport

3

SPT 430 Sport Mgt. Senior Seminar

3

SPT 499 Internship in Sport Management

12

SOC 309 Sociology of Sport OR SPT 325 Sport and
Society

3

HIS 348 History of American Sport OR SPT 340
Hist. Persp. Of American Spt.

3

CDC 305 Spt. Comm. and Media OR SPT 360
Sport Communications

3

Free Electives

19 to 21

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): SPT 430 Sport Management Senior Seminar
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): SPT 310 Sport Marketing AND
SPT 425 Organization and Administration of Sport
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes:
381

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
•
•
•
•

Dev. Math and Eng. course do NOT count towards graduation.
Once a student matriculates into the program, they may not transfer major courses into Cal U.
Students must have a 2.0 GPA prior to enrolling in SPT 499.
A business minor is strongly encouraged.

Additional Requirements

Admission to the sport management studies program is open to any student who has been admitted to Cal U.
Once a student has requested to be a sport management studies major, a practicum class of observation/work
in an approved sport management environment is required. The practicum class is a work experience in a major
sport management setting (Heinz Field, PNC Park, community clubs and game day activities) to experience
behind-the-scenes operations of sporting events. As a culminating activity in the program, students are required
to complete a supervised 400-hour internship. The internship is the student's capstone experience. Students, in
conjunction with the program faculty and Internship Office, will secure an internship site based on their unique
educational needs and experience.
Candidates for admission to the sport management studies program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Sport
Management Studies are required to:
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average; students earning a grade below a D in
any sport management course(s) (SPT) must repeat the course(s).
• Follow the predetermined sequence of courses; failure to follow the sequence may result in
delayed graduation.
• Complete all didactic coursework prior to the capstone internship experience, SPT 499.
• Enroll in the Internship Intent during the preregistration process the semester prior to completing
the internship.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/sport-management/index.aspx

B.S. in Sport Management Studies: Professional
Golf Management Concentration
Program Description

The professional golf management concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Studies is
designed for students interested in golf operations and executive management.

Delivery Mode

Multimodal (attend classes on campus and/or via online learning)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking

3
382

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Course

Credits

Any Oral Communication Course
Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
BUS 100 Introduction to Business

3

General Education Options
• ECO 100 Elements of Economics
• SPT 305 Ethics in Sport
• Any General Education Options
Courses (two courses)

12

Required Major Courses

51

PGM 100 Intro to PGM

3

PGM 125 PGM Internship I

3

PGM 150 Teaching of Golf I

3

PGM 200 Intermediate Topics in PGM

3

PGM 210 Golf Shop Management

3

PGM 225 PGM Internship II

3

PGM 250 Golf Operations Management

3

PGM 260 Golf Perf. Coach. and Tech.

3

PGM 300 Advanced Topics in PGM

3

PGM 310 Turfgrass Management

3

PGM 325 PGM Internship III

3

PGM 350 Food and Beverage Mgt.

3

PGM 405 Expanded Golf Operations

3
383

Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Course

Credits

PGM 410 Teaching of Golf II

3

PGM 415 Trends and Issues in the Golf Ind.

3

PGM 425 Senior Internship

3

PGM 435 Capstone Internship

3

Required Related Courses

9

SPT 310 Sport Marketing

3

SPT 400 Legal Aspects of Sport

3

SPT 405 Finance and Economics of Sport

3

Free Electives

19 to 20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): PGM 425 Senior Internship
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): PGM 210 Golf Shop Management
AND PGM 410 Teaching Golf II
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course

Additional Requirements

Students in this program must maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average.
Students complete a total of 16 months of internship through five separate internships. For these internships, they
are required to work under a Class A PGA professional at a minimum of three different types of facilities ranging
from public, private, municipal and military golf facilities to organizations such as a PGA section office, an amateur
or professional tournament series, or a golf equipment manufacturer.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/professional-golf-management/index.aspx

384

Department of Health Sciences

Department of Health Sciences
Faculty

Dr. Shelly Fetchen DiCesaro (chair) | Dr. Jodi Dusi | Jeff Giovannucci | Dr. Scott Hargraves | Dr. Chris T. Harman
| Dr. Mercedes Himmons | Dr. Karen Hjerpe | James Hoover | Aimee (Bosely) Maruniak | Jenni Morrison | Larry
Pollack | Tami Sealy | Dr. Ayanna (Lyles) Walker | Dr. Jamie Weary | Michael Scott Zema
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Program

Cal U's Department of Health Sciences offers undergraduate programs in health sciences and physical therapy
assistant.

Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs
Degrees offered through this department include:

• A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant
• B.S. in Health Science
• B.S. in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training

Certificates

The department offers a sub-baccalaureate certificate in:
• Aging Specialist

Minors

Minors available through this department include:
• Gerontology
• Health Science

A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant
Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree prepares students for the National
Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and PTA licensure.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

Cal U's PTA program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

21

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

385

Department of Health Sciences
Course

Credits

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Natural Sciences
HSC 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• HSC 120 Human Anatomy and
Physiology II (4 credits)
• SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
OR GTY 100 Intro to Gerontology (3
credits)

7

Required Major Courses

50

PTA 100 Intro to Physical Therapist Assistant

3

PTA 101 Basic Physical Therapy Procedures

1

PTA 110 Intro to Pathology

2

PTA 150 PT Clinical Internship I

4

PTA 200 Professional Issues in PT

2

PTA 205 Interventions in Cardiopulmonary
Impairments

3

PTA 210 Interventions in Neurological Impairments

4

PTA 225 Interventions in Orthopedic Impairments

4

PTA 230 PT Interventions Across the Lifespan

3

PTA 240 PTA Special Topics

3

PTA 250 PT Clinical Internship II

12

PTA 260 Pharmacology and Imaging

2

HSC 275 Functional Kinesiology

3

HSC 290 Therapeutic Modalities

4

Total

71

Program Notes: Must pass Part A and Part B of Math Placement Test OR Pass Part A and take DMA 092
Developmental Algebra. The first semester consists of a pre-technical phase that is designed to be a rigorous test
386

Department of Health Sciences
of students' academic abilities. Students' performance during this phase will largely determine if they are admitted
to the technical phase of the program.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/physical-therapist-assistant/index.aspx

B.S. in Health Science
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree explores a variety of healthcare-related concepts, including:
anatomy and physiology, nutrition and exercise, holistic healthcare, basic sciences, complementary medicine and
care for seniors.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 115 Current Health Issues

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
HSC 110 Anatomy and Physiology I

4

Social Sciences
GTY 200 Aging in American Society

3

General Education Options
• PHI 307 Medical Ethics
• HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety
• PSY 100 General Psych

12

387

Department of Health Sciences
Course

Credits

• ATE 340 Sports Nutrition OR
Student-Selected General Education
Course

Required Major Courses

34

GTY 100 Intro to Gerontology

3

HSC 101 Foundations of Health Science

3

HSC 120 Anatomy and Physiology II

4

HSC 210 Culturally Competent Community Health

3

HSC 225 Medical Terminology

2

HSC 250 Nutrition for Health/Wellness

3

HSC 275 Functional Kinesiology

3

HSC 310 Special Populations and Pathology of
Disease

3

HSC 325 Physiology of Exercise

3

HSC 360 Holistic Medicine and Healthcare

3

HSC 425 Health Science Capstone

4

Required Related Courses

26

BIO 117 Intro to Human Biology

3

BIO 120 General Zoology

4

CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

MAT 205 Stats for Health and Social Science

3

PHY 121 General Physics I

4

PHY 122 General Physics II

4

General Electives

19

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): HSC 425 Health Science Capstone
388

Department of Health Sciences
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): HSC 360 Holistic Medicine and
Healthcare AND HSC 310 Special Populations and Pathology of Disease
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): HSC 120 Anatomy and Physiology II

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/health-science/index.aspx

B.S. in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training
Concentration
Program Description

The pre-athletic training concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree is designed to prepare
students for graduate-level study in athletic training.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 115 Current Health Issues

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
HSC 110 Anatomy and Physiology I

4

Social Sciences
PSY 100 General Psychology

3

General Education Options
• GTY 200 Aging in American Society

12
389

Department of Health Sciences
Course

Credits

• PHI 307 Medical Ethics
• HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety
• ATE 340 Sports Nutrition

Required Major Courses

58

ATE 150 Intro to Athletic Training

4

ATE 215 Evidence-Based Practice

3

ATE 460 Sports Medicine Research

3

BIO 117 Intro to Human Biology

3

CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

ENG 102 Composition II

3

HSC 101 Foundations of Health Science

3

HSC 120 Anatomy and Physiology II

4

HSC 210 Culturally Competent Community Health

3

HSC 225 Medical Terminology

2

HSC 250 Nutrition for Health/Wellness

3

HSC 275 Functional Kinesiology

3

HSC 310 Special Populations and Pathology of
Disease

3

HSC 325 Physiology of Exercise

3

HSC 360 Holistic Medicine and Healthcare

3

HSC 425 Health Science Capstone

4

MAT 205 Stats for Health and Social Science

3

PHY 121 General Physics I

4

Free Electives*

21

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): HSC 425 Health Science Capstone
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): HSC 360 Holistic Medicine and
Healthcare AND HSC 310 Special Populations and Pathology of Disease
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): HSC 120 Anatomy and Physiology II
390

Department of Health Sciences
* Any courses desired. Students are encouraged to work with their adviser to determine the appropriate courses
to select.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's athletic training program is also available to undergraduate students who
qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Certificate in Aging Specialist
Program Description

The aging specialist certificate provides students from a wide variety of majors with the knowledge and skills
necessary to work with older populations.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

15

GTY 100 Intro to Gerontology

3

GTY 200 Aging in American Society OR GTY 300
Aging Policies and Services

3

GTY 305 Biology of Aging OR GTY 380 Wellness
and Aging

3

GTY 315 Practicum

3

GTY 400 Adult Development and Aging

3

Gerontology Elective
(Select one course not previously taken)

3

GTY 200 Aging in American Society

3

GTY 300 Aging Policies and Services

3

GTY 305 Biology of Aging

3

GTY 310 Aging and the Family

3

GTY 320 Alternatives in Long-Term Care

3

GTY 330 Dying, Death and Bereavement

3

GTY 340 Diversity in Aging

3

GTY 350 Ethical Issues in Aging

3

GTY 380 Wellness and Aging

3

GTY 410 Research Methods in Gerontology

3

GTY 430 Seminar in Gerontology

3

391

Department of Health Sciences
Course

Credits

Total

18

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/certificate/aging-specialist/index.aspx

Minor in Gerontology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

3

GTY 100 Intro to Gerontology

3

Social Aspects of Aging
(Select one course)

3

GTY 200 Aging in American Society

3

GTY 300 Aging Policies and Services

3

GTY 320 Alternatives in Long-Term Care

3

GTY 340 Diversity in Aging

3

GTY 350 Ethical Issues in Aging

3

Psychological Aspects of Aging
(Select one course)

3

GTY 330 Dying, Death and Bereavement

3

GTY 400 Adult Development and Aging

3

Biological/Health Aspects of Aging
(Select one course)

3

GTY 305 Biology of Aging

3

GTY 380 Wellness and Aging

3

Practicum
(Select one course)

3 to 6

GTY 315 Practicum

3

GTY 440 Internship

6
392

Department of Health Sciences
Course

Credits

Integrating Course
(Select one course)

3

GTY 310 Aging and the Family

3

GTY 350 Ethical Issues in Aging

3

GTY 430 Seminar in Gerontology

3

Gerontology Elective

3

Any GTY course not previously taken above

3

Total

21 to 24

Minor in Health Science
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses
HSC 101 Foundations of Health Science

3

HSC 210 Culturally Competent Community Health

3

HSC 225 Medical Terminology

2

HSC 250 Nutrition for Health / Wellness

3

HSC 310 Special Populations and Pathology of
Disease

3

HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety

3

HSC 360 Holistic Medicine and Healthcare

3

Total

20

Suggested additional courses for professional development:
•
•
•
•
•

HSC 110
HSC 120
HSC 275
HSC 325
HSC 425

Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 cr)
Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 cr)
Functional Kinesiology (3 cr)
Physiology of Exercise (3 cr)
Health Science Capstone (4 cr)

393

Department of Health and Human Service Professions

Department of Health and Human Service
Professions
Faculty

Dr. Azadeh Block (chair) | Ashley Barr Soske | Ann Bergamasco | Dr. Sheri Boyle | Nancy Carlino | Erica Maloney
| Dr. Marta S. McClintock-Comeaux | Dr. Robert Skwarecki | Dr. Carolyn Wass | April Wright | Dr. Bonnie Young
Laing | Jane Zupancic
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Health and Human Service Professions includes undergraduate programs in
communication disorders and social work. Programs offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•

B.S. in Communication Disorders
BSW in Social Work
Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care
Minor in Social Work
Minor in Women's Studies

B.S. in Communication Disorders
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders (CMD) is a pre-professional program designed for students
seeking to eventually become speech-language pathologists. The program prepares students for future graduate
training, which is needed before employment as a speech-language pathologist is possible. It is important to
maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher because few graduate schools will accept less.
At the undergraduate level, students gain a broad understanding of the scientific bases of normal speech and
hearing processes and the diagnostic and rehabilitation procedures necessary to work with individuals who have
communication problems.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
EDU 350 Supporting English Language Learners
(recommended) OR Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy

3
394

Department of Health and Human Service Professions
Course

Credits

MAT 181 College Algebra (recommended) OR Any
Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course
Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
EDU 333 Technology for Teaching and Learning
(recommended) OR Any Technological Literacy
Course

3

Humanities
Any American/English Literature Course
(recommended) OR Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course (CMD-approved BIO,
CHE or PHY recommended)

3 or 4

Social Sciences
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
(recommended) OR Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• PSY 100 General Psychology
(recommended)
• Any CMD-approved Ethics and
Multicultural Awareness Emphasis
Course
• General Education Options Courses
(two courses approved by adviser; ANT,
BIO, CHE, ESP, GTY, PHY, foreign
language and linguistics courses
recommended)

12

Required Major Courses

50

CMD 105 Language and Speech Development

3

CMD 108 Nature of Language

3

CMD 203 Phonetics

3

CMD 216 Articulation

3

CMD 220 Comm Across the Lifespan

3

CMD 221 Speech Science

3

CMD 300 Fundamentals of Language Disorders in
Children

3

395

Department of Health and Human Service Professions
Course

Credits

CMD 301 Fundamentals of Language Disorders in
Adults

3

CMD 305 Intro to Audiology

3

CMD 306 Acoustics/Psychoacoustics

3

CMD 310 Anatomy and Physiology

3

CMD 320 Assessment of Speech and Language

3

CMD 321 Common Organic Disorders

3

CMD 322 Tech Writing in Health and Ed

3

CMD 450 Intro to Clinical Procedures

3

CMD Clinical Practicum Series:
• CMD 400 Clinic Pract: Video (1 credit)
• CMD 401 Clinic Pract: Sp/Hear Clinic
(1 credit)
• CMD 402 Clinic Pract: Learn/Lang Ctr
(2-3 credits)

4 to 6

Recommended Related Courses

9 to 11

Any BIO (CMD approved)

3 or 4

Any CHE or PHY (CMD approved)

3 or 4

Any Statistics (CMD approved)

3

Related Electives

9

CMD 350 Sign Language and Braille I

3

ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

PSY 208 Educational Psychology

3

Free Electives

10 to 12

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): CMD 450 Intro to Clinical Procedures
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): CMD 321 AND CMD 322
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO, CHE or PHY recommended
396

Department of Health and Human Service Professions
Program Notes:
• 42 credits must be upper division courses (300 or 400 level).
• Credits associated with developmental courses do not count toward degree
• 3.0 overall GPA is required to graduate from this major; otherwise, the student will earn a General
Education degree.
• Biology, chemistry, ethics and physics courses must meet current ASHA requirements.
• Two science courses are required. One biology and one physical science course that addresses
either chemistry or physics and meets current ASHA requirements.
• One of these courses should satisfy the Gen Ed - Natural Sciences requirement.
• One of these courses should satisfy the Gen Ed - Laboratory course requirement.
• Student must submit current clearances, checks, etc., prior to academic term in which clinical
experiences/observations are obtained, such as CMD Clinical Practicum Series. These include
but are not limited to: ACT 24 (Arrest/Conviction), ACT 31 (Mandated Report Training), Act 34
(Criminal Hx), ACT 114 (FBI Fingerprinting), ACT 151 (Child Abuse Hx), HIPAA Compliance and
Hand Hygiene Training.
• Four credits of the Clinical Practicum Series are required (6 credit max) for this degree. Rec: CMD
400 (1-credit), CMD 401 (1- credit) and CMD 402 (2-3 credits). First-year students and those
without an overall GPA of 2.0 are not permitted to enroll in the CMD Clinical Practicum Series.
• Graduate school acceptance is competitive and the completion of this undergraduate program
does not guarantee acceptance into this University’s graduate program in communication
disorders.

Additional Requirements

Students will complete clinical work via the CMD 400 series.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) requires all CMD majors to successfully complete
one biology course, one physics or chemistry course, one statistics course and a social science course outside of
this department. Students register for these courses through the General Education portion of the curriculum.

Clinical Experience

Faculty believe that students should experience hands-on clinical contact early in their program of study. The
communication disorders program provides contact with clients by having undergraduate students assist in:
• the department's Learning and Language Center, a preschool program;
• the University Speech and Hearing Clinic; and
• the University Audiology Clinic.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/communication-disorders/index.aspx

BSW in Social Work
Program Description

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in Social Work degree builds knowledge and skills related to the delivery
of social services to individuals, families and groups. Students complete 480 hours of practicum with a social
services agency or organization as part of this program.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

397

Department of Health and Human Service Professions

Accreditation

This BSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• Any HIS Course (U.S. History
recommended)
• Any POS Course (American
Government recommended)

12

Special Experience/Field Work Courses
(pre-reqs. SOW 345, 370, 405)

15

SOW 425 Field Education

12

SOW 435 Field Education Seminar

3

398

Department of Health and Human Service Professions
Course

Credits

Advanced Writing Courses

6

SOW 370 Policy Practice in Social Work (majors only;
pre-req. SOW 360)

3

SOW 405 Social Work Research Method (majors
only; pre-req. SOW 302)

3

Pre-Candidacy Courses

12

SOW 150 Introduction to Social Work

3

SOW 201 Interviewing for the Human Services*

3

SOW 208 Diversity in a Changing World

3

SOW 215 Human Behavior and the Social
Environment I: Life Course

3

Practice Intervention Courses

15

SOW 302 SW Practice with Individuals (majors only;
pre-reqs. SOW 150, 201, 208, 215 and ENG 101, 102,
all courses with a grade of C or higher)

3

SOW 304 SW Practice with Families (majors only;
pre-req. SOW 302 with a grade of C or higher)

3

SOW 345 SW Practice with Groups (majors only; prereq. SOW 302 with a grade of C or higher)

3

SOW 349 SW Practice with Organizations and
Communities (majors only; pre-reqs. SOW 302, 304
with a grade of C or higher)

3

SOW 316 Human Behavior and the Social
Environment II: Groups, Organizations and
Communities

3

Social Welfare and Policy Analysis Course

3

SOW 360 Social Welfare History, Policy Analysis
and Social Service Delivery (majors and minors only;
pre-req. SOW 150 with a grade of C or higher for SW
majors ONLY)

3

Special Interest Courses

6

Select two of the following:

6
399

Department of Health and Human Service Professions
Course

Credits

• SOW 306 SW in the Rural
Environment (pre-req. SOW 150)
• SOW 310 Trauma Informed Social
Work Practice
• SOW 330 Child Welfare
• SOW 350 SW with the Aging (pre-req.
SOW 150)
• SOW 364 Juvenile Delinquency (prereq. PSY 100)
• SOW 410 SW in Mental Health
• SOW 495 Seminar in Special Topics
(Jr. or Sr. in major or permission of
instructor)

Required Related Course

3

PSY 100 General Psychology

3

Related Electives

3

Any ANT, ECO, EDU, GTY, JUS, POS, PSY, SOC,
SOW, WST 300-level or above course

3

Free Electives

17 or 18

Total

120

* Fulfills laboratory course requirement.
Program Notes: Students must have a grade of C (2.0) or better for pre-candidacy courses. Courses required
for candidacy are ENG 101, ENG 102, SOW 150, SOW 201, SOW 208 and SOW 215. Students must apply for
acceptance to candidacy before enrolling in SOW 302. All social work courses must be completed with a full C or
higher.

Additional Requirements

Full admission into the upper-division skills classes of the social work program requires that the student apply for
degree candidacy prior to entering SOW 302. By the start of this class (SOW 302), students must have:
1. completed a minimum of 45 credit-hours;
2. completed SOW 150, 201, 208 and 215 and ENG 101 and 102 with a minimum grade of C; and
3. achieved an overall GPA of 2.00.
Social work majors also need to complete Social Work Pre-Practicum Orientation the semester before they enroll
in SOW 425 and 435.
Students need to maintain a 2.50 GPA in the major to remain in good standing and to graduate from the program.

400

Department of Health and Human Service Professions

Related Courses/Electives

To earn the BSW degree, students must take the following courses as related courses and related electives:
• PSY 100 General Psychology
• Any two ANT, ECO, GTY, POS, PSY, SOC, SOW or WST courses, one 200 level or above, one
300 level or above

General Education Recommendations

The department recommends that students in the major choose from the following courses for other General
Education requirements or for free electives:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

BIO 103 Contemporary Issues in Biology
BIO 112 Biology of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
CSC 101 Personal Productivity Software (technological literacy menu)
ECO 100 Elements of Economics
GIS 311 Geographic Information Systems
GTY 100 Introduction to Gerontology
MAT 215 Statistics (math menu)
PSY 400 Abnormal Psychology
SOC 205 Contemporary Social Problems
SOW 303 Human Sex and Society (health and wellness menu)

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/social-work/index.aspx

Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
Program Description

The trauma-informed care (TIC) sub-baccalaureate certificate combines discipline-specific approaches to TIC in
psychology and social work to provide students with a well-rounded generalist approach to providing such care.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

SOW 201 Interviewing for the Human Services

3

PSY 222 Psychology of Stress Management

3

SOW 310 Trauma Informed Social Work Practice

3

PSY 415 Trauma-Informed Care in Psychology

3

Total

12

Minor in Social Work
Program Description

The Social Work minor provides students with a fundamental knowledge of social work processes and theories of
human behavior in the social environment. It facilitates an understanding of social work as an allied profession or
further study in the field.

Curriculum
401

Department of Health and Human Service Professions
Course

Credits

Social Work Program Requirements

18

SOW 150 Introduction to Social Work

3

SOW 201 Interviewing for the Human Services

3

SOW 208 Diversity in a Changing World

3

SOW 215 Human Behavior and the Social
Environment I: Life Course

3

SOW 316 Human Behavior and the Social
Environment II: Groups, Organizations and
Communities

3

SOW 360 Social Welfare History, Policy Analysis and
Social Service Delivery

3

General Education (Health and Wellness)

3

SOW 303 Human Sex and Society

3

Total

21

Program Notes: Contact the Department of Health and Human Services for a permit override for SOW 303 and
360.

Minor in Women's Studies
Program Description

The minor in women's studies promotes critical-thinking and self-reflection while enabling students to better
understand other perspectives. Students develop a keen awareness of how gender and diversity affect
perspectives and experiences as they examine gender and social justice issues within individual, familial, national
and global systems. Analysis of the complex intersections of individual and cultural factors and how they relate to
power and social justice are integrated throughout the program. Coursework challenges students to reconsider
assumptions about the similarities and differences between and among women, men and all genders.
The minor complements a wide range of fields, such as social work, psychology, anthropology, sociology, history,
criminal justice, education, business, nursing, counseling, law, art, journalism, political science, athletics, English
and medicine, to name a few.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

6

WST 200 Intro to Women's Studies

3

402

Department of Health and Human Service Professions
Course

Credits

WST 400 Capstone: Advanced Women’s Studies

3

Women's Experience Electives
(Select two courses from the following)

6

ANT 300 Cultural Views of Women

3

ENG 127 Woman as Hero

3

ENG 315 Survey American Women Writers

3

HIS 309 Gender in Latin America

3

HIS 312 Women in Europe

3

HIS 325 History of American Women

3

NUR 101 Women’s Health Issues

3

PSY 311 Psychology of Gender Roles

3

SOC 290 Gender and Work

3

SOC 320 International Women’s Movement

3

WST 300 Selected Topics

3

WST 320 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer Studies

3

WST 330 Exam Gender, Race, Sexuality and Class in
Visual Media

3

WST 340 International Violence: Focused on Women

3

WST 430 Women’s Studies Internship

3

Women's Studies Electives
(Select three courses from the following)

9

ANT 300 Cultural Views of Women

3

ANT 329 Anthropology Internship

3

ECE 319 Parent and Community Involvement in
Education

3

ECE 405 Early Childhood Education Seminar

3

EDU 310 Teaching Multicultural Society

3

ENG 112 Myth, Magic and Mysticism

3

ENG 127 Woman as Hero

3

403

Department of Health and Human Service Professions
Course

Credits

ENG 315 Survey of American Women Writers

3

GTY 200 Aging in American Society

3

GTY 300 Aging Policies and Services

3

GTY 310 Aging in the Family

3

GTY 330 Dying, Death and Bereavement

3

GTY 340 Diversity in Aging

3

HIS 309 Gender in Latin America

3

HIS 312 Women in Europe

3

HIS 317 African-American History to 1877

3

HIS 318 African-American History since 1877

3

HIS 325 Women in U.S. History

3

HIS 347 Race and Ethnicity in U.S.

3

HIS 352 Native American History to 1850

3

HIS 353 Native American History from 1850

3

HIS 366 History of Modern Latin America

3

HIS 422 History of the Antebellum South

3

HIS 445 Social History

3

JUS 215 Victimology

3

JUS 399 Selected Topics (with WST director's
approval)

3

PHI 225 Social/Political Philosophy

3

POS 322 Politics of the Middle East

3

POS 323 Politics of Latin America

3

POS 325 Politics of Asia

3

POS 326 Politics of Africa

3

PSY 311 Psychology of Gender Roles

3

PSY 424 Capstone (with WST director's approval)

3

PSY 425 Project (with WST director's approval)

3

SOC 205 Contemporary Social Problems

3

SOC 210 Social Stratification

3

SOC 290 Gender and Work

3
404

Department of Health and Human Service Professions
Course

Credits

SOC 315 Social Minorities

3

SOC 320 International Women's Movements

3

SOC 325 The Family

3

SOC 377 Modern Freedom Movements

3

SOC 410 Social Theory and Society

3

SOW 303 Human Sex and Society

3

SOW 308 Diversity in a Changing World

3

SOW 340 Poverty/Related Social Problems

3

SOW 495 Seminar in Special Topics (with WST
director's approval)

3

WST 300 Selected Topics in Women's Studies

3

WST 320 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and
Queer Studies

3

WST 330 Examining Gender, Race, Sexuality and
Class in Visual Media

3

WST 340 International Violence: Focused on Women

3

WST 430 Internship in Women's Studies

3

Total

21

Program Notes: 9 credits must be in 300- and 400-level courses.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/womens-studies/index.aspx

405

Department of Humanities

Department of Humanities
Faculty

Dr. Michael Slaven (chair) | Dr. Abdullah Alsaffar | Maggy D. Aston | James B. Bové | Dr. Andrea Cencich | Dr.
Clarissa W. Confer | Dr. Paul Crawford | Laura DeFazio | Dr. Kelton Edmonds | Dr. Arcides Gonzalez | Dr. Joseph
C. Heim | Dr. Elizabeth A. Larsen | Dr. Sean Madden | Todd Pinkham | Dr. Craig A. Smith | Dr. Codie Stone | Dr.
Razak Surrey | Dr. Emily M. Sweitzer | Dr. Christina A. Toras | Dr. Laura Tuennerman
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Humanities includes undergraduate programs in art, history, global studies, jurisprudence,
languages, political science and sociology.

Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs
Degrees offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

A.A. in Liberal Studies
B.A. in Arabic Language and Culture
B.F.A. in Art Studio
B.A. in Global Studies
B.A. in History
B.A. in Jurisprudence: Legal Studies
B.A. in Liberal Studies
B.A. in Political Science
B.A. in Political Science: Pre-Law
B.A. in Social Sciences
B.A. in Sociology
B.A. in Sociology: Social Deviance

Note: Cal U also offers B.S.Ed. degrees in secondary education for Art (K-12) and Social Studies through its
Department of Education.

Certificate Programs

The department also offers sub-baccalaureate certificates in:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Arabic Language and Culture
History of War, Service and the American Experience
Spanish for Business
Spanish for Law Enforcement
Studio Art
Violence and Incidence Collaboration Evaluation in Schools

Minors

The following minors are also available through the Department of Humanities:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

African American Studies
Arabic
French
History
Political Science
Pre-Law
Sociology
406

Department of Humanities
• Spanish
• Studio Art
Note: Additional art-related minors offered under other departments include:
• Arts Administration, through the Department of Business, Economics and Enterprise Sciences
• Art History, through the Department of Culture, Media, and Performance

Honor Societies

• History students who meet the academic requirements are eligible for membership in Phi Alpha
Theta, national honor society in history.
• Political science students who meet the academic requirements are eligible for membership in Pi
Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society.
• Students in the sociology program are eligible for membership in Pi Gamma Mu, the social
science honor society, and Alpha Kappa Delta, the honor society for sociology.

A.A. in Liberal Studies
Program Description

The Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies degree offers students a flexible, customized curriculum. Students are
able to select courses from a wide range of liberal arts topics in the humanities, social sciences and natural
sciences. This enables them to tailor their degree to their personal and professional interests.

Delivery Modes

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

30

Composition
• ENG 101 English Composition I
• ENG 102 English Composition II

6

Public Speaking
Any CDC Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Science Course

3

Health and Wellness

3
407

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Any Health Wellness Course
General Education Options
Any General Education Options Course

3

Required Major Courses*

24

Lower- and/or Upper-Division Electives

15

Upper-Division Electives

9

Related Additional Electives

6

Total

60

* "Required Major Courses" must be selected from humanities, natural sciences and social sciences disciplines,
as follows: ANT, ARB, ART, BIO, CHE, CMD, COM, CSC, EAS, ECO, EDE, EDU, ELC, ELE, ELM, ENG, ENS,
ESP, FRE, GEO, HIS, JUS, LEA, MAT, MUS, PHI, PHS, PHY, POS, PSY, SEC, SOC, SOW, SPN, TED, THE,
WFD, WST.
Program Notes:
• A laboratory course is also required; students may select any laboratory course.
• A maximum of 24 credits can be used with the same course prefix.
• 12 credits (four courses) of upper-division (any course numbers 200 or above with at least one prerequisite) are required.
• Developmental courses do not count toward the 120 credits necessary for graduation, but are
calculated in your overall GPA.

Program Webpages

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/liberal-studies/index.aspx
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/liberal-studies-online/

B.A. in Arabic Language and Culture
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Culture degree prepares students to read, write and speak Modern
Standard Arabic and to gain deep insights into Arabic people, society and customs.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41
408

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 English Composition II
• General Education Options Courses
(two courses)

12

Required Major Courses

18

ARB 101 Elementary Arabic I

3

ARB 102 Elementary Arabic II

3

ARB 203 Intermediate Arabic I

3

ARB 204 Intermediate Arabic II

3

ARB 350 Advanced Arabic I

3

ARB 351 Advanced Arabic II

3

Required Related Courses

12

Select from the following:

12
409

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

• MFL 481 Mod Lang Intern (3-12
credits)
• MFL 460 Mod Lang and Cultural Intern
(3-12 credits)
• MFL 479 Mod Lang and Field Studies
(3-12 credits)
• ARB 480 Selected Topics in Arabic
(3-12 credits)
• ARB 311 Arabic Conversation (3
credits)
• ARB 341 Contemp. Arabic Culture (3
credits)
• ARB 342 The Culture of Islam (3
credits)
• ARB 343 Images of Islam (3 credits)
• ARB 401 Intro. to Arabic Linguistics (3
credits)
• ARB 402 Arabic Translation (3 credits)
• ARB 421 Arabic Lit. in Translation (3
credits)

Related Electives

6

Select two courses in a foreign language and/or
culture other than Arabic

6

Free Electives

44

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Approved Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Approved Writing-Intensive,
Upper-Division ARB courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Approved Laboratory Course
Program Notes:
• Graduation Requirements: Minimum GPA - 2.00; Minimum Credits - 120 for only B.A. All major and
general education courses completed.
• 42 credits of the required 120 credits must include advanced-standing courses (defined as any
course numbered 200 or above with at least one pre-requisite course). Any course numbered
200-299 must have at least one pre-requisite course to be counted as upper division. 300 level and
above is counted automatically as upper division.
• Academic Advisement: Consult your adviser regarding an appropriate schedule and all other
issues relating to your major.
• Additional Reminders: Developmental courses do not count toward the credits necessary for
graduation but are calculated in your overall GPA.
410

Department of Humanities

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's Arabic program is also available to undergraduate students who
qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/arabic-language-and-culture/index.aspx

B.A. in Global Studies
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies degree increases students' global awareness while allowing them to select
a focus area of study that aligns with their career goals and interests.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course

12

411

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

• General Education Courses (three
courses)

Required Major Course

3

INT 200 Intro to International Studies

3

Language Proficiency Courses*

15

Elementary I: SPN 101, FRE 101 or ARB 101

3

Elementary II: SPN 102, FRE 102 or ARB 102

3

Intermediate I: SPN 203, FRE 203 or ARB 203

3

Intermediate II: SPN 204, FRE 204 or ARB 204

3

Advanced Course: SPN 311, FRE 345 or ARB 350

3

Cultural/International Experience Courses

6

Select two courses: SPN 345, SPN 346, SPN 348,
SPN 349, SPN 350, FRE 341, FRE 343, FRE 344,
FRE 346, ARB 351, ARB 480, MFL 479, MFL 481,
ENS 480

6

Focus Area Courses (select one focus area)**

18

Business and Economics Focus:
ACC 200, ECO 201, ECO 202, FIN 301, MGT 300,
MGT 431, MKT 300

0 or 18

History and Political Science Focus
HIS 106, HIS 112, HIS 240, HIS 309, HIS 316, HIS
323, HIS 348, HIS 366, HIS 370, HIS 379, HIS 425,
HIS 430, POS 210, POS 312, POS 320, POS 322,
POS 323, POS 325, POS 326, POS 336

0 or 18

Biology and Environment Focus***:
BIO 327, BIO 337, BIO 400, BIO 414, BIO 433, BIO
435, BIO 441, BIO 445, BIO 478, BIO 488, ENS 399,
ENS 425, ENS 440, ENS 475, ENS 480, ENS 495

0 or 18

Geography Focus:
GEO 100, TOU 101, TOU 205, GEO 217, GEO 220,
GEO 325, TOU 350, TOU 400

0 or 18

Global Issues Focus:
ACC 200, ANT 100, ANT 255, ANT 232, ANT 300,
ART 316, ART 317, BIO 103, BIO 232, CHE 381, GLG

0 or 18

412

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

230, EAS 300, ECO 201, ECO 202, ENS 101, FIN
301, GEO 100, TOU 101, TOU 205, GEO 217, GEO
220, GEO 325, TOU 350, TOU 400, HIS 106, HIS 112,
HIS 240, HIS 309, HIS 316, HIS 323, HIS 348, HIS
366, HIS 370, HIS 379, HIS 425, HIS 430, JUS 305,
JUS 400, JUS 470, MAT 304, MGT 300, MGT 431,
MKT 300, PHS 137, PHI 200, PHI 220, PHI 225, POS
210, POS 312, POS 320, POS 322, POS 323, POS
325, POS 326, POS 336, SOC 210, SOC 320, SOC
330, SOC 377, SOW 340

Free Electives

37 or 38

Electives courses are based on the student's interests
and may include requirements toward a declared
minor

37 or 38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Approved by Focus Area Adviser
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Additional languages may be taken, with approval.
** Select six courses within the chosen focus area.
*** Those who select the "Biology and Environmental Focus" are also required to minor in biology (21 credits in
BIO/ENS). Required courses are: BIO 120, 125, 215 (12 credits). Suggested additional courses are: BIO 232,
248, 318 and ENS 101.
Program Notes: Minimum GPA - 2.0; Minimum Credits - 120. Developmental courses do not count toward the
120 credits necessary for graduation but are calculated in your overall GPA.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/international-studies/index.aspx

B.A. in History

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in History degree develops students' historical knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

413

Department of Humanities

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
• ENG 101 English Composition I
• ENG 102 Composition II OR HON
250

6

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

9

Required Major Courses

42

HIS 295 Craft of History

3

HIS 491 Readings in History

3

HIS 495 Seminar in History

3

Select two: HIS 101, 104, 111

6

Select two: HIS 102, 106, 112

6

Select two: HIS 309, 310, 317, 323, 324, 345, 352,
353, 366, 367, 370, 410, 425, 430; POS 322, 325, 326

6

414

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Select five HIS electives (at least three at the 300 or
400 level)

15

Free Electives

37 to 38

Select at least 20 credits at the 300 or 400 level

37 to 38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): HIS 491 Reading in History
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): HIS 491 Readings in History AND
HIS 495 Seminar in History
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: Minimum GPA - 2.0; Minimum Credits - 120. Developmental courses do not count toward the
120 credits necessary for graduation but are calculated in your overall GPA.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/history/index.aspx

B.A. in Jurisprudence: Legal Studies
Concentration
Program Description

The legal studies concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence degree provides students with a strong
foundation in legal reasoning, legal analysis and the historical development of legal principles. Special emphasis
is given to the practical application of law in today's workplace through a comprehensive study of a wide range
of legal practice areas. Discipline-related electives courses enable students to tailor this program to suit specific
career aspirations.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking

3
415

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Any CDC Public Speaking Course
Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(three courses)

12

Required Major Courses

9

JUR 300 Classical Jurisprudence

3

JUR 310 Medieval Jurisprudence

3

JUR 320 Anglo-American Jurisprudence

3

Required Related Courses

33

LAW 300 The Paralegal Profession

3

LAW 310 Legal Research and Writing

3

LAW 320 Litigation and Trial Evidence

3

LAW 330 Criminal Law for Paralegals

3

LAW 340 Family Law

3

LAW 350 Real Estate Law

3

LAW 360 Law, Business and the Workplace

3

LAW 370 Administrative Law

3
416

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

LAW 380 Estates and Trusts

3

LAW 400 Constitutional Law for Paralegals

3

LAW 410 Law and Ethics

3

Free Electives*

37 to 38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): JUR 310
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): JUR 300 AND JUR 310
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* The following LAW electives are recommended, though any upper-division course qualifies as an elective:
•
•
•
•
•
•

LAW 390
LAW 420
LAW 430
LAW 440
LAW 450
LAW 460

Bankruptcy (3 credits)
Law and Conflict Resolution (3 credits)
Elder Law (3 credits)
Immigration Law (3 credits)
Labor and Employment Law (3 credits)
School Law (3 credits)

Program Notes: 42 credits of advanced coursework (any 300- or 400-level course or any 200-level course with
at least one pre-requisite) are required. Transfer students entering this program will have at least 40 semestercredit-hours of college credits; first-year students are also accepted. Students entering with an associate degree
will need fewer electives.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.A. in Jurisprudence to M.S. in Legal Studies) program is also available
to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs"
section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/jurisprudence/legal-studies/index.aspx

B.A. in Liberal Studies
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree provides students with flexible, customizable curriculum
options. Courses from the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences are used to fulfill the major
requirements. They include the following:
• Humanities: art, communication studies, English, foreign languages, literature, music, philosophy
and theatre
• Natural Sciences: biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, environmental science,
mathematics, physical science and physics
417

Department of Humanities
• Social Sciences: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, political sciences,
psychology, sociology, social work, leadership and women's studies

Delivery Modes

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
• ENG 101 English Composition I
• ENG 102 English Composition II

6

Public Speaking
Any CDC Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

9

Required Major Courses

39

LST 490 Seminar in Liberal Studies

3

Lower- and/or Upper-Division Electives*

21

Upper-Division Electives*

15
418

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Free Electives

40 or 41

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): LST 490 Liberal Studies Seminar
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Upper-Division, WritingIntensive Menu Courses from: ANT, ARB, ART, BIO, CHE, COM, CSC, EAS, ECO, ENG, ENS,
FRE, GEO, HIS, JUS, LEA, MAT, MUS, PHI, PHS, PHY, POS, PSY, SOC, SOW, SPN, THE, WST
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
* Electives listed under "Required Major Courses" must be selected from the following disciplines: ANT, ARB,
ART, BIO, CHE, COM, CSC, EAS, ECO, ELC, ENG, ENS, FRE, GEO, HIS, JUS, LEA, MAT, MUS, PHI, PHS,
PHY, POS, PSY, SOC, SOW, SPN, THE, WFD, WST
Program Notes:
• A maximum of 24 credits can be used with the same course prefix.
• 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (any course numbered 200 or above with at least one
pre-requisite course) courses are required.
• No more than 30 credits may be earned via PLA.
• Developmental courses do not count toward graduation but are calculated in the overall GPA.

Program Webpages

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/liberal-studies/index.aspx
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/liberal-studies/online.aspx

B.A. in Political Science
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree explores the American political system, public administration and
policy, political theories, international relations and comparative political systems.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
• ENG 101 English Composition I

6
419

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

• Select from: ENG 102, 211, 217; HON
250
Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

9

Required Major Courses

12

POS 100 Intro. To Political Sci.

3

POS 105 American Politics

3

POS 301 Research Methods POS

3

POS 450 Seminar in Politics

3

Required Related Courses

12

American Politics Course (select one): POS 303, 306,
310, 311, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 329, 344, 415

3

International Relations/Comparative Politics Course
(select one): POS 210, 312, 320, 323, 325, 326, 336,
340, 346, 360, 381

3

Political Theory Course (select one): POS 307, 327,
330, 347, 348

3
420

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Public Administration/Public Policy Course (select
one): POS 300, 308, 317, 335, 344, 355, 365, 370,
375

3

Political Science Electives

18

Select six POS courses

18

Free Electives

37 or 38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): POS 450 Seminar in Politics
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): POS 301 Research Methods in
Political Science AND POS 450 Seminar in Politics
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: Minimum GPA - 2.0; Minimum Credits - 120.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/political-science/index.aspx

B.A. in Political Science: Pre-Law Concentration
Program Description

The pre-law concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is designed for students who plan to go
on to law school or pursue other graduate studies. The program hones students' analytical reading, writing and
critical thinking skills as well as their ability to make a persuasive argument.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
• ENG 101 English Composition I
• Select from: ENG 102, 211, 217; HON
250

6

421

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

9

Required Major Courses

12

POS 100 Intro. To Political Sci.

3

POS 105 American Politics

3

POS 301 Research Methods POS

3

POS 450 Seminar in Politics

3

Required Related Courses

30

POS 316 Judicial Policy OR LAW 370
Administrative Law

3

HIS 435 History of Law OR HIS 322 History of
Religious Persecution

3

POS 327 Contemp. Political Thought OR POS 330
American Political Ideas

3

PHI 115 Logic and Language OR PHI 211 Formal
Logic

3

422

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

CDC 201 Argumentation and Advocacy OR CDC
302 Persuasion

3

Political Science Elective

3

U.S. Constitution Course (select one): POS 314, 315;
HIS 308

3

Political Theory Course (select one): POS 327, 330,
347, 348

3

International Politics Course (select one): POS 307,
312, 320, 346

3

U.S. Government Course (select one): POS 300, 306,
310, 318

3

Free Electives

37 or 38

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): POS 450 Seminar in Politics
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): POS 301 Research Methods in
Political Science AND POS 450 Seminar in Politics
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: Minimum GPA - 2.0; Minimum Credits - 120. Developmental courses do not count toward the
120 credits necessary for graduation but are calculated in your overall GPA.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/pre-law/index.aspx

B.A. in Social Sciences
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences degree explores multidisciplinary perspectives of human behavior,
relationships and modern society.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community

1
423

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

UNI 100 First-Year Seminar
Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(three courses)

12

Required Major Courses

36

Select a 100- or 200-level course in six of the following
disciplines: ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC

18

Select a 300- or 400-level course in six of the following
disciplines: ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC

18

Free Electives

43 or 44

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Upper-Division Social
Science Writing-Intensive Menu Courses (ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC)
424

Department of Humanities
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are required.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/sociology/social-science.aspx

B.A. in Sociology
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in research in
applied settings and who are seeking practical experience using sociological concepts, methods and theory.
Students can take 12 credits in social research methods, plus statistics and a 3-credit internship in the second
semester of their senior year.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options

12
425

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Social Science Menu Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

Required Major Courses

15

SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

3

SOC 410 Social Theory and Society

3

SOC 415 Social Research Methods

3

SOC 429 Sociology Internship OR SOC 379 Special 3
Problems in Sociology OR SOC 495 Seminar in
Sociology
MAT 205 Statistics for the Health and Social Sciences
OR MAT 215 Statistics OR PSY 220 Descriptive
Statistics

3

Related Electives (select eight)

24

SOC 211 Collective Behavior

3

SOC 225 Sociology of Aging

3

SOC 240 Social Institutions

3

SOC 290 Gender and Work

3

SOC 309 Sociology of Sport

3

SOC 315 Social Minorities

3

SOC 316 Urban Sociology

3

SOC 317 Substance Use and Abuse

3

SOC 320 International Women’s Movements

3

SOC 325 Sociology of the Family

3

SOC 378 Charismatic Leaders

3

Any One SOC Deviance OR SOC Applied Elective

3

Free Electives

40 or 41

Total

120
426

Department of Humanities
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any One SOC Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Two SOC Approved WritingIntensive Menu Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Menu Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses are required.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/sociology/index.aspx

B.A. in Sociology: Social Deviance
Concentration
Program Description

The social deviance concentration of the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree integrates concepts from various
academic disciplines to examine and tackle the real-world issues of deviance as it relates to the aberrant, the
diverse, the different and the ever-evolving values and norms of our society and broader culture. Students
develop an in-depth understanding of the societal variables (values, norms, ideologies, sanctions, mores) that
exist, influence and change with social, cultural and political influences.

Delivery Modes

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any CDC Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3
427

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Any Social Science Menu Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

12

Required Major Courses

12

SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

3

SOC 410 Social Theory and Society

3

SOC 415 Social Research Methods

3

SOC 429 Sociology Internship OR SOC 379 Special 3
Problems in Sociology OR SOC 495 Seminar in
Sociology

Related Electives

27

SOC 300 Sociology of Deviance

3

SOC 311 Sociology of Crime

3

SOC 318 Sociology of Addiction, Excess and
Exploitation

3

SOC 319 Sociology of Technology

3

SOC 324 Child Abuse and Neglect: A Societal
Perspective

3

SOC 380 Society and the Sociopath

3

SOC 395 Sociology of Elite Deviance

3

SOC 400 Structural and Institutional Violence

3

SOC 405 Re-socializing the Deviant and the
Marginalized

3

Free Electives

40 or 41

428

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any One SOC Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Two SOC Approved WritingIntensive Menu Courses
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Menu Course
Program Notes: 42 credits (or 14 courses) of upper-division (any course numbered 200 or above with at least
one pre-requisite course) courses are required.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

Accelerated bachelor's-to-master's programs are also available to undergraduate students who qualify, including:
• B.A. Sociology: Social Deviance to M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• B.A. Sociology: Social Deviance to M.Ed. in School Counseling
Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.

Program Webpages

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/sociology/deviance-campus.aspx
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/sociology/online.aspx

B.F.A. in Art Studio
Program Description

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art Studio is a professional degree that allows students to develop a
concentration of 18 advanced-level credits in any of the following areas:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

2-dimensional media
3-dimensional media
Digital media
Graphic design
Painting
Printmaking
Drawing
Ceramics
Jewelry
Sculpture

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41
429

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course*

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course**

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course***

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(three courses)

12

Laboratory Course

3

Any Laboratory Course (ART 233 Natural Sciences
Drawing OR ART 130 may be used here)

3

Required Major Courses

33

ART 110 Drawing I

3

ART 119 Design 2-D

3

ART 120 Design 3-D

3

ART 310 Advanced Drawing OR ART 438 Figure
Drawing

3

430

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

ART 350 Printmaking: Relief OR ART 351
Printmaking: Intaglio OR ART 295 Surface Design
OR ART 352 Printmaking Processes

3

ART 376 Jewelry/Metals: Casting OR ART 377
Jewelry/Metals: Fabrication

3

ART 382 Ceramics Studio

3

ART 383 Painting Studio

3

ART 385 Sculpture Studio

3

ART 388 Critical Writing in Art

3

ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis

3

Required Art History Courses

12

Select one of the following:
• ART 212 Art History I AND ART 214
Art History II
• ART 106 Art Appreciation

3 or 6

Select two to three courses from the following:
• ART 109 Landmarks of World Art
• ART 118 History of Making
• ART 212 Art History I
• ART 214 Art History II
• ARB 343 Images of Islam: From Spain
to Iran
• ART 244 Seminar in Black Art
• ART 243 Introduction to Asian Art
• ART 323 Women in Art
• ART 324 Modern Art
• ART 326 Contemporary Art
• ART 345 Methods of Art History
• ART 420 Contemporary Issues in Art
• ART 422 Art History: The Art World
After Modernism

6 or 9

Area of Emphasis (select one concentration)

18

Single Studio Area Concentration: Students complete
18 upper-level credits in any single ART studio area,
including ART 329 and 490.
• Drawing Studio: ART 130, 233 310,
438, 458, 490 and 329
• Painting Studio: ART 215, 383, 496,
490 and 329
• Figure Studies Studio: ART 438, 448,
458, 490 and 329

0 or 18

431

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

• Printmaking Studio: ART 295, 350,
351, 352, 490 and 329
• Jewelry/Metals Studio: 376, 377, 490
and 329
• Ceramics Studio: ART 382, 493, 490
and 329
• Sculpture Studio: ART 385, 448, 458,
498, 490 and 329
• Graphic Design Studio: ART 261,
262, 327, 427, 490, 329; and CDC 120,
150, 210, 220, 310, 350, 497
2 Dimensional Concentration: Students complete 18
credits in any combination of the following courses:
• ART 130 Biological Illustration: Form
and Function
• ART 227 Graphic Design Studio I
• ART 233 Natural Science Drawing
• ART 262 Color Theory
• ART 266 Selected Topics
• ART 295 Surface Design
• ART 310 Advanced Drawing
• ART 312 Introduction to New and
Emerging Art Media
• ART 315 Digital Immersive Worlds
• ART 329 Art Internship
• ART 350 Printmaking: Relief
• ART 351 Printmaking: Intaglio
• ART 352 Printmaking Processes
• ART 383 Painting Studio
• ART 438 Figure Drawing
• ART 458 Figure Drawing and Modeling
• ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
• ART 496 Advanced Painting

0 or 18

3 Dimensional Concentration: Students complete 18
credits in any combination of the following courses:
• ART 118 History of Making
• ART 266 Selected Topics
• ART 329 Art Internship
• ART 376 Jewelry-Metals: Casting
• ART 377 Jewelry/Metals: Fabrication
• ART 382 Ceramics Studio
• ART 385 Sculpture Studio
• ART 448 Figure Modeling
• ART 458 Figure Drawing and Modeling
• ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
• ART 493 Advanced Ceramics
• ART 498 Advanced Sculpture

0 or 18

Digital Media Concentration: Students complete 18
credits from the following courses:
• ART 127 Introduction to Graphic
Design

0 or 18

432

Department of Humanities
Course
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Credits
ART 315 Digital Immersive Worlds
ART 261 Typography
ART 262 Color Theory
ART 266 Selected Topics
ART 227 Graphic Design Studio 1+
ART 329 Art Internship
ART 427 Graphic Design Studio 3
ART 428 Graphic Design Studio 4
ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
CDC 120 Visual Communication 1
CDC 252 The Art of Film
CDC 150 Imagine, Design, Create
CDC 210 Special Topics in
Communication, Design and Culture
CDC 220 Visual Culture
CDC 310 Seminar in Communication,
Design and Culture
DMT 101 Time-Based Media
DMT 180 Multimedia Foundations
DMT 225 Digital Layout and Design
DMT 240 Electronic Desktop
Publishing
DMT 300 Digital Photography
DMT 320 Digital Video
DMT 331 Web Publishing
DMT 340 Computer Animation and 3-D
Imaging
DMT 365 Color Imaging
DMT 410 Digital Portfolio
DMT 945 Graphic Communications
Internship
GET 130 Introduction to Engineering
Technology
CIS 120 Application Programming I

Art Electives

9

Select any three ART courses

9

Free Electives

3 to 5

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): ART 388 Critical Writing in Art
AND ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
433

Department of Humanities
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any Laboratory Course (ART 233 Natural Science
Drawing OR ART 130 Biological Illustration may be used here.)
* DMT 180 is a pre-requisite for many digital media courses and is recommended for students who plan to take
digital media courses.
** Students are encouraged to consider taking courses in art, music, theatre, philosophy or languages related to
their interests.
*** ART courses may be used here.
+ Pre-requisites for ART 227 (Graphic Design Studio I) include ART 120, CDC 120, ART 261 and ART 262, and
students must pass a Portfolio Review in February of their sophomore year, which admits only selected students
to the two-year junior-and-senior-year cohort of Graphic Design Studios 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Program Notes:
• 35% (42 credits/14 courses) of the required 120 credits must include upper-division courses
(300-400 level).
• All art studio courses 300 level and above are repeatable.
• Requirements in Major: Students must complete 18 credits in one of the four listed concentrations
as an area of emphasis.
• Students are eligible and advised to declare a Certificate in Studio Art. If planning to pursue an
MFA in Art, they should complete four courses in a single studio area for their Certificate in Studio
Art.
• Students preferring additional free electives may make room to do so by meeting general
education course requirements with courses listed on the general education menus from their
major.
• Graduation Requirements: Minimum GPA - 2.0; Minimum Credits - 120; all major and general
educations courses completed.
• Academic Advisement: Consult your adviser to discuss your appropriate schedule and all other
issues relating to your major.
• Graduation: Students must apply during the first month of their last semester with the College
Office.
• Additional Reminders: Developmental courses do not count toward the 120 credits necessary for
graduation but are calculated in your overall GPA.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/fine-arts/index.aspx

Certificate in Arabic Language and Culture
Program Description

The Arabic language and culture sub-baccalaureate certificate program helps students develop reading, writing
and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

ARB 101 Elementary Arabic I

3
434

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

ARB 102 Elementary Arabic II

3

ARB 203 Intermediate Arabic I

3

Select 3 credits from the following:
ARB 204 Intermediate Arabic II

3

ARB 480 Selected Topics in Arabic

3

ARB 341 Contemporary Arabic Culture

3

ARB 342 Culture of Islam

3

ARB 401 Intro to Linguistics

3

ARB 402 Arabic Translation

3

ARB 421 Arabic Literature in Translation

3

Total

12

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/certificate/arabic-language-culture/index.aspx

Certificate in History of War, Service and the
American Experience
Program Description

Through the history of war, service and the American experience sub-baccalaureate certificate, students gain
a deeper understanding of our nation’s history and the role of those who serve or served in all branches of the
United States Armed Forces.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

3

HIS 305 Contemporary U.S. History

3

Select one of the following:

3

INT 300 Special Topics Section: Individual Military
Experience in Context

3

SOC 379 Special Topics Section: Individual Military
Experience in Context

3

435

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Select one of the following:

3

HIS 240 History of the Cold War

3

HIS 379 Special Topics Section: Vietnam

3

Select one of the following:

3

HIS 303 Military History through Wargaming

3

HIS 441 U.S. at War: 20th Century

3

HIS 445 Social History of the U.S.

3

Total

12

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/certificate/war-service-american-experience/index.aspx

Certificate in Spanish for Business
Program Description

The Spanish for business sub-baccalaureate certificate is designed to meet the needs of business majors,
business professionals and others seeking to pursue business opportunities or international trade in Spanishspeaking countries or U.S. communities with Spanish-speaking customers and clients. Students learn practical
language skills that are specifically designed to address business situations, such as serving Spanish-speaking
customers, understanding the economic realities in relevant countries, and successfully undertaking financial and
commercial aspects in domestic or international Spanish-speaking communities. Emphasis is placed on everyday
spoken Spanish and business terminology.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I

3

SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II

3

SPN 203 Intermediate Spanish I

3

SPN 305 Spanish for Business

3

Total

12
436

Department of Humanities

To successfully complete the certificate program, students must take all four courses: SPN 101, 102, 203 and
305, regardless of their pre-existing level of Spanish.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/certificate/spanish-business/index.aspx

Certificate in Spanish for Law Enforcement
Program Description

The Spanish for law enforcement sub-baccalaureate certificate is designed to meet the needs of law enforcement
officers, correctional officers and public and private security personnel, and for those students seeking
employment in a related field. Students learn basic practical language skills that will assist them as criminal justice
practitioners in a number of situations, such as law enforcement commands and dealing with suspects, victims
and witnesses; prison populations; and border and immigration issues. Students will also learn about Hispanic
culture and customs so they can better understand the needs of members of their communities.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I

3

SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II

3

SPN 203 Intermediate Spanish I

3

SPN 304 Spanish for Law Enforcement

3

Total

12

To successfully complete the certificate program, students must take all four courses: SPN 101, 102, 203 and
304, regardless of their pre-existing level of Spanish.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/certificate/spanish-law-enforcement/index.aspx

Certificate in Studio Art
Program Description

The studio art sub-baccalaureate certificate program allows students to take multiple approaches to their study of
studio art. They may:
• Take courses in multiple studio areas.
• Focus on a single studio concentration area (ceramics, digital art, drawing, jewelry/metals, painting
or printmaking) or on one of the following: 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional or digital art areas.
437

Department of Humanities
This certificate includes course options from other related disciplines, such as digital media technology or graphic
design.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

Choose One of the Following Concentrations:

General Studio Art Concentration

12

Complete any four ART studio* courses

Single Studio Area Concentration

12

Complete four courses in any single ART studio area*,
including ART 329 and 490:
• Drawing Studio: ART 130, 233 310,
438, 458, 490 and 329
• Painting Studio: ART 215, 383, 496,
490 and 329
• Figure Studies Studio: ART 438, 448,
458, 490 and 329
• Printmaking Studio: ART 295, 350,
351, 352, 490 and 329
• Jewelry/Metals Studio: 376, 377, 490
and 329
• Ceramics Studio: ART 382, 493, 490
and 329
• Sculpture Studio: ART 385, 448, 458,
498, 490 and 329
• Graphic Design Studio: ART 261,
262, 327, 427, 490, 329; and CDC 120,
150, 210, 220, 310, 350, 497

2-D Concentration Area

12

Complete four courses from the following:
ART 130 Biological Illustration: Form and Function
ART 227 Graphic Design Studio I
ART 233 Natural Science Drawing
ART 262 Color Theory
ART 266 Selected Topics

438

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

ART 295 Surface Design
ART 310 Advanced Drawing
ART 312 Introduction to New and Emerging Art Media
ART 315 Digital Immersive Worlds
ART 329 Art Internship
ART 350 Printmaking: Relief
ART 351 Printmaking: Intaglio
ART 352 Printmaking Processes
ART 383 Painting Studio
ART 438 Figure Drawing
ART 458 Figure Drawing and Modeling
ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
ART 496 Advanced Painting

3-D Concentration Area

12

Complete four courses from the following:
ART 118 History of Making
ART 266 Selected Topics
ART 329 Art Internship
ART 376 Jewelry/Metals: Casting
ART 377 Jewelry/Metals: Fabrication
ART 382 Ceramics Studio
ART 385 Sculpture Studio
ART 448 Figure Modeling
ART 458 Figure Drawing and Modeling
ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
ART 493 Advanced Ceramics
ART 498 Advanced Sculpture

Digital Art Area Concentration

12
439

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Complete four courses from the following:
ART 127 Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 315 Digital Immersive Worlds
ART 227 Graphic Design Studio 1
ART 261 Typography
ART 262 Color Theory
ART 266 Selected Topics
ART 329 Art Internship
ART 427 Graphic Design Studio 3
ART 428 Graphic Design Studio 4
ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
CDC 120 Visual Communication 1
CDC 252 The Art of Film
CDC 150 Imagine, Design, Create
CDC 210 Special Topics in Communication, Design
and Culture
CDC 220 Visual Culture
CDC 310 Seminar in Communication, Design and
Culture
DMT 101 Time-Based Media
DMT 180 Multimedia Foundations
DMT 225 Digital Layout
DMT 240 Electronic Desktop Publishing
DMT 300 Digital Photography
DMT 320 Digital Video
DMT 331 Web Publishing
DMT 340 Animation and 3-D Imaging
DMT 365 Color Imaging
DMT 410 Digital Portfolio
DMT 495 Graphic Communications Internship
GET 130 Introduction to Engineering Technology
440

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

CIS 120 Application Programming I

Total

12

*Studio areas include:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Ceramics
Digital Art
Drawing
Jewelry/Metals
Painting
Printmaking

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/certificate/studio-art/index.aspx

Certificate: Violence and Incidence
Collaborative Evaluation in Schools
Program Description

The violence and incidence collaborative evaluation in schools (VICES) sub-baccalaureate certificate provides
students with a system-based, comprehensive view of school violence, critical incidence identification, response
and prevention. Students examine specific case law as it pertains to the school environment and operational
procedures; become familiar with special education classifications (IDEA, PL-94-142, 504 plans and functional
behavioral assessment procedures); and examine the socio-educational system and institutional variables that
contribute to violence, incidence intervention and collaboration within the school and community.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration

3

LAW 460 School Law*

3

SOC 400 Structural and Institutional Violence: School,
Workplace and Eldercare

3

SOC 405 Resocializing the Deviant and Marginalized

3

Total

12

* Note: LAW 410 will be the substitute for LAW 460 when LAW 460 is not available.
441

Department of Humanities

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/certificate/violence-incidence-collaboration/index.aspx

Minor in African American Studies
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

HIS 317 African American History to 1877

3

HIS 318 African American History since 1877

3

HIS 380 Readings in African American Studies

3

African American Studies Electives
(Select four courses from the following)

12

ENG 155 African American Literature

3

HIS 347 Race and Ethnicity

3

HIS 370 Topics in Atlantic History

3

MUS 305 African American Gospel and Caribbean
Music: History, Form and Analysis

3

POS 326 The Politics of Africa

3

PSY 320 Black Psychology

3

SOC 210 Social Inequality

3

SOC 315 Social Minorities

3

WST 330 Gender, Race and Media

3

Total

21

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/african-american-studies/index.aspx

Minor in Arabic
Curriculum
Course

Credits

ARB 101 Elementary Arabic I

3

ARB 102 Elementary Arabic II

3
442

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

ARB 203 Intermediate Arabic I

3

ARB 204 Intermediate Arabic II

3

ARB 350 Advanced Arabic I

3

ARB 351 Advanced Arabic II

3

Total

18

Minor in French
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

FRE 101 Elementary French I

3

FRE 102 Elementary French II

3

FRE 203 Intermediate French I

3

FRE 204 Intermediate French II

3

Electives
(Select 6 credits from the following)

6

FRE 341 The 17th Century and the Classical Age

3

FRE 343 The Age of Romanticism: From the
Napoleonic Empire to the Revolution of 1848

3

FRE 344 The Age of French Realism: The Second
Empire to the Aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War

3

FRE 345 The Birth of the Modern French Culture in
Arts: The 1990s - WWII

3

FRE 346 Contemporary French Culture in the Arts
Since World War II

3

FRE 347 Francophone Africa

3

FRE 348 Francophone Canada

3

Total

18

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/french/index.aspx
443

Department of Humanities

Minor in History
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

Select two from the following:
HIS 101 United States History to 1877

3

HIS 104 History of Western Society to 1500

3

HIS 111 World Civilization to 1500

3

Select two from the following:
HIS 102 United States History since 1877

3

HIS 106 History of Western Society since 1500

3

HIS 112 World Civilization since 1500

3

History Electives

9

Select any three HIS courses at the 300 level or higher 9

Total

21

Minor in Political Science
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

6

POS 100 Introduction to Political Science

3

POS 105 American Politics

3

Political Science Electives*

15

Two lower- or upper-level electives

6

Three 300- to 400-level electives

9

Total

21

444

Department of Humanities
* Select at least one course from each category below:
• American Politics: POS 303, 306, 310, 311, 314, 315, 316, 318, 319, 329, 344, 379, 415, 450
• Comparative Politics/International Relations: POS 210, 312, 320, 322, 323, 325, 326, 336, 340,
346, 360, 381
• Political Theory: POS 307, 327, 330, 347, 348
• Public Administration/Public Policy: POS 300, 301, 308, 335, 344, 355

Minor in Pre-Law
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Select one course from each of the following
categories:

Political Science

3

POS 314 Constitutional Law: Governmental

3

POS 315 Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties

3

POS 316 Judicial Policy and Politics

3

History

3

HIS 308 American Constitution

3

HIS 322 Religious Persecution

3

HIS 435 History of Law

3

Philosophy

3

PHI 115 Logic and Language

3

PHI 225 Social and Political

3

PHI 370 Philosophy of Law

3

Criminal Justice

3

JUS 361 Court Systems

3

JUS 365 Mock Trial Concepts

3

JUS 397 Law and Evidence

3

English

3
445

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

ENG 306 Press Law and Ethics

3

ENG 308 Research for Writers

3

ENG 345 English Grammar and Usage

3

Communication

3

COM 230 Argumentation and Debate

3

COM 350 Persuasion

3

COM 351 Rhetoric

3

Business and Economics

3

BUS 342 Business, Society and Government

3

BUS 345 Business Ethics

3

ECO 304 Money and Banking

3

ECO 308 Public Finance

3

Total

21

Minor in Sociology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

9

SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

3

SOC 410 Social Theory/Society

3

SOC 415 Social Research Methods

3

Sociology Electives

12

Select four SOC courses (at least one must be at the
300+ level)

12

Total

21

446

Department of Humanities

Minor in Spanish
Curriculum
Course

Credits

SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I

3

SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II

3

SPN 203 Intermediate Spanish I

3

SPN 204 Intermediate Spanish II

3

SPN 311 Spanish Conv/Comp/Phonetics I

3

SPN 312 Spanish Conv/Comp/Phonetics II

3

Total

18

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/spanish/index.aspx

Minor in Studio Art
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

6

ART 110 Drawing I

3

ART 119 Design 2-D OR ART 120 Design 3-D

3

Art History Elective (select one)

3

ART 106 Art Appreciation

3

ART 109 Landmarks of World Art

3

ART 118 History of Making

3

ART 212 Art History I

3

ART 214 Art History II

3

ART 243 Introduction to Asian Art

3

ART 422 Art History: The Art World after Modernism

3

ARB 343 Images of Islam: From Spain to Iran

3

447

Department of Humanities
Course

Credits

Studio Electives (select four)*

12

ART 112 New and Emerging Media

3

ART 251 Digital Painting

3

ART 295 Surface Design

3

ART 350 Printmaking: Relief

3

ART 351 Printmaking: Intaglio

3

ART 352 Printmaking Processes

3

ART 376 Jewelry: Casting

3

ART 377 Jewelry: Fabrication

3

ART 382 Ceramics Studio

3

ART 383 Painting Studio

3

ART 385 Sculpture Studio

3

ART 438 Figure Drawing

3

ART 448 Figure Modeling

3

ART 458 Figure Drawing/Modeling

3

ART 493 Advanced Ceramics

3

ART 496 Advanced Painting

3

ART 498 Advanced Sculpture

3

Total

21

* All art studios 300 level and above are repeatable. Choose any combination of four of the listed studio courses
OR four courses in the same studio area. (Studio areas include: ceramics, drawing, jewelry/metals, painting,
printmaking and sculpture.)

448

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Department of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences
Faculty

Dr. Swarndeep Gill (chair) | Dr. Mohamed Benbourenane | Dr. Kaddour Boukaabar | Dr. Gregg Gould | Dr. Maggie
Habeeb | Dr. Olaniyi Iyiola | Dr. Leandro Junes | Dr. Chad Kauffman | Dr. Min Li | Dr. Mario Majcen | Kathleen
McGrew | Attou Miloua | Dr. Bismark Oduro | Dr. Matthew J. Price | Dr. Ali Sezer | Dr. Melissa Sovak | Dr. Kimberly
Woznack
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Programs

Cal U's Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences includes undergraduate programs in chemistry, earth
sciences, mathematics, physics, statistics and data science.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Degrees offered through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•
•

B.S. in Chemistry
B.S. in Earth Science: Climate Science
B.S. in Earth Science: Meteorology
B.A. in Mathematics
B.A. in Physics
B.S. in Statistics and Data Science

Note: Cal U also offers B.S.Ed. degrees for secondary education in Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Math
and Physics through its Department of Education.

Certificates

The department offers a sub-baccalaureate certificate program in:
• Data Science

Minors

Minors available through this department include:
•
•
•
•
•

Chemistry
Mathematics
Meteorology
Physics
Statistics

Facilities

The chemistry and physics programs are located in New Science Hall.
Students studying earth science have access to facilities for research, coursework and service-learning projects in
crime mapping, meteorology and watershed analysis. Housed in Eberly Hall, these facilities include:
•
•
•
•

Broadcast Meteorology Studio
Earth Materials Laboratory
Geosciences Laboratory
Operational Meteorology Laboratory
449

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
• Peter J. Daley Geotechnology Institute
• Watershed Analysis Laboratory

Honors

The national earth science honor society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, has a chapter (Zeta Alpha) on campus.
Students recognized for their academic and professional achievements are elected to it.

Accreditation

Cal U's B.S. in Chemistry degree is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

B.A. in Mathematics
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree hones students' analytical and problem-solving skills while building
their understanding of mathematical theories and applications.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 215 Statistics OR MAT 225 Business Statistics
(recommended)

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy

3

Humanities
PHI 311 Formal Logic

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry I OR PHY 101 College
Physics I

4

Social Sciences

3
450

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

Any Social Sciences Course
General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• CHE 102 General Chemistry II
OR PHY 102 College Physics II
• MAT 303 Geometry (recommended)
• MAT 290 Technology for Math
(recommended)

13

Required Major Courses

30

MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics

3

MAT 281 Calculus I

3

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 341 Linear Algebra I

3

MAT 351 Abstract Algebra I

3

MAT 381 Calculus III

3

MAT 382 Calculus IV

3

MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling

3

MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I

3

MAT 406 Differential Equations

3

Related Electives

12

MAT Category I (select one):
• MAT 451 Abstract Algebra II
• MAT 481 Real Analysis I
• MAT 474 Complex Analysis

3

MAT Category II (select two):
• MAT 441 Linear Algebra II
• MAT 462 Statistical Analysis II
• CSC 424 Numerical Analysis

6

MAT Category III (select one):
• MAT 419 Math Internship
• PHY 341 Math Methods of Physics
• MAT 304 History of Math
• MAT 468 Field Experience in Math
• CSC 475 Theory of Languages
• MAT 496 Senior Research Project

3

451

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

Approved Minor*

18 to 21

Free Electives

15 to 18

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any MAT Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling
AND MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): CHE 102 General Chemistry II OR PHY 102 College
Physics II
* Must declare minor with the dean of the Eberly College of Science and Technology.

Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program

An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.A. in Mathematics to PSM in Applied Math) program is also available
to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs"
section of this catalog.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/mathematics/index.aspx

B.A. in Physics
Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Physics degree program at Cal U creates a strong foundation in physics; stimulates
intellectual growth; promotes critical thinking and leadership skills; and builds character in students. A
foundational natural science degree, this program is designed to assist students in developing a deep
understanding of concepts and problem-solving skills, preparing them for a broad range of career opportunities.
The Physics program encourages and leads students in outreach service and aims to produce graduates who
can:
•
•
•
•

Acquire factual and theoretical knowledge of physics.
Develop laboratory knowledge and skills while sustaining a commitment to safety.
Employ technology to obtain and utilize physics principles and current discoveries.
Communicate effectively.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

42
452

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming
Constructs

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• CHE 102 General Chemistry II (4
credits)
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

13

Required Major Courses

39

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 381 Calculus III

3

MAT 382 Calculus IV

3

MAT 406 Differential Equations

3

PHY 101 College Physics I

4

PHY 202 College Physics II

4

PHY 203 College Physics III

4

PHY 321 Intermediate Mechanics

4
453

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

PHY 301 Intermediate Elect. & Mag.

4

PHY 331 Modern Physics I

3

PHY 495 Physics Seminar

1

Adviser-approved 300- or 400-level PHY Elective

3

Free Electives

39

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): PHY 301 Intermediate Electricity
and Magnetism AND PHY 495 Physics Seminar
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): PHY 101 College Physics I
Program Notes: 42 total credits must be at the 300 level or above. At least 18 credits of "General Education" and
"Free Electives" must be at the 300 level or above to meet this requirement.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/physics/index.aspx

B.S. in Chemistry
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is a foundational natural science degree that incorporates knowledge
bases in chemistry, physics, mathematics and other related subjects, allowing students to develop the necessary
theoretical and practical skills for a successful career in the private or public sectors as well as professional
and graduate study. The program creates an educational environment that encourages independent and critical
thinking; collegial exchange of ideas; effective reasoning; and communication skills and high ethical standards.
The program aims to produce graduates who can:
•
•
•
•

Acquire factual and theoretical knowledge of chemistry.
Develop laboratory knowledge and skills while sustaining a commitment to safety.
Employ technology to obtain and utilize chemical information.
Communicate effectively.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Accreditation

The B.S. in Chemistry degree is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

454

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 101 College Physics I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 102 Composition II
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

12

Required Major Courses

52

CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

CHE104 Intro to Exp Chemistry

3

CHE 306 Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHE 320 Analytical/Instr. Method

3

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

CHE 341 Organic Chemistry II

3
455

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

CHE 415 Biochemistry I

4

CHE 461 Physical Chemistry I

3

CHE 462 Physical Chemistry II

3

CHE 371 Intermediate Lab I

1

CHE 372 Intermediate Lab II

1

CHE 471 Advanced Lab I

1

CHE 472 Advanced Lab II

1

CHE 491 Research I

2

CHE 492 Research II

2

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 381 Calculus III

3

PHY 202 College Physics II

4

Related Courses

6 or 7

Select two courses from the following:
• CHE 381 Environ Chemistry (4 credits)
• CHE 420 Adv. Analytical Chemistry (3
credits)
• CHE 421 Adv. Inorganic Chemistry (3
credits)
• CHE 433 Adv. Organic Chemistry (3
credits)
• CHE 497 Special Topics (3 credits)

6 or 7

Free Electives*

20 or 21

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): CHE 472 Advanced Laboratory II
AND CHE 492 Research II
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): CHE 101 General Chemistry I
* Your chemistry coursework is strengthened by taking additional courses in science and technology. Students
are encouraged to enroll in additional courses in biology (BIO), chemistry (CHE), computer science (CSC), earth
science (EAS), electrical engineering technology (EET), environmental science (ENS), industrial technology (ITE),

456

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
mathematics (MAT) or physics (PHY). Students should work with their adviser to explore possible options for a
minor.
Program Notes: 42 total credits must be 300 level or above. At least one elective course (3 credits) must be 300
level or above.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/chemistry/index.aspx

B.S. in Earth Science: Climate Science
Concentration
Program Description

The climate science concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Earth Science degree builds skills and knowledge
related to collecting, analyzing and interpreting climate data and understanding long-term trends. Through this
program, students explore atmospheric processes, climate change issues and factors that influence climate
systems.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
CIS 120 Application Programming I

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 101 College Physics I

4

Social Sciences

3
457

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

GEO 222 Geography of North America
General Education Options
• EAS 469 Global Climate Change
• MAT 215 Statistics
• MAT 282 Calculus II
• PHS 137 Environmental Chemistry

12

Required Major Courses

39

EAS 104 Introduction to Meteorology

4

EAS 142 Introduction to Climate Science

3

GLG 150 Introduction to Geology

4

EAS 163 Intro to Oceans and Climate

3

EAS 245 Weather Analysis and Forecasting I

4

EAS 300 Natural Hazards

3

EAS 369 Climate Dynamics

3

EAS 414 Synoptic Climatology

3

EAS 419 Applied Climatology

3

EAS 431 Digital Media for Weather and Climate Apps

3

EAS 452 Atmos Thermodynamics and Radiation

3

EAS 465 Seminar in Atmos. Science

3

Related Electives

7

GIS 311 Geographic Information Systems

3

PHY 202 College Physics II

4

Recommended Electives

12

Select at least 12 credits from the following:
• BIO 248 General Ecology (3 credits)
• GLG 200 Historical Geology (3 credits)
• GLG 303 Hydrology (3 credits)
• EAS 323 Atmos Instrument and
Measurement (3 credits)
• EAS 342 Dynamic Meteorology I (3
credits)
• EAS 346 Tropical Meteorology and
Climate (3 credits)

12

458

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

• EAS 442 Dynamic Meteorology II (3
credits)
• EAS 453 Cloud Physics (3 credits)
• ENS 101 Introduction to Environ
Science (3 credits)
• ENS 399 Conservation Biology (3
credits)
• ENS 440 Environ Pollution Control (3
credits)
• GIS 350 Remote Sensing of
Environment (3 credits)
• GIS 413 Environmental
Applications GIS (3 credits)
• MAT 360 Non-Parametric Statistics (3
credits)

Free Electives

21 or 22

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): EAS 431 Digital Media for Weather and
Climate Apps
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): EAS 323 AND EAS 465
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): EAS 104 Intro to Meteorology
Program Notes: 42 credits of advanced coursework at the 300 or 400 level are required.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/climate-science/index.aspx

B.S. in Earth Science: Meteorology
Concentration
Program Description

The meteorology concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Earth Science builds weather analysis and
forecasting skills. Concentration courses comply with recommendations from the American Meteorological Society
(AMS) and the National Weather Association.

Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)

459

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
CDC 101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
CSC 124 Computer Programming

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
PHY 101 College Physics I

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• EAS 469 Global Climate Change
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical
Writing
• CSC 120 Problem Solving and
Programming Constructs
• MAT 282 Calculus II

12

Required Major Courses

45

EAS 104 Introduction to Meteorology

4

EAS 142 Introduction to Climate Science

3

EAS 245 Weather Analysis and Forecasting I

4

EAS 323 Atmos Instruments and Measurements

3

EAS 342 Dynamic Meteorology I

3

EAS 365 Radar and Satellite Meteorology

3
460

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

EAS 369 Climate Dynamics

3

EAS 431 Digital Media for Weather and Climate Apps

3

EAS 442 Dynamic Meteorology II

3

EAS 445 Weather Analysis and Forecasting II

4

EAS 449 Mesoscale Meteorology

3

EAS 452 Atmos Thermodynamics and Radiation

3

EAS 453 Cloud Physics

3

EAS 465 Seminar in Atmos. Science OR EAS
419 Applied Climatology

3

Related Electives

13

MAT 381 Calculus III

3

MAT 382 Calculus IV

3

MAT 215 Statistics

3

PHY 202 College Physics II

4

Recommended Free Electives

21

The following are recommended free electives:
• EAS 105 Extreme Weather (3 credits)
• GLG 303 Hydrology (3 credits)
• CIS 120 Application Programming I (3
credits)
• COM 106 Introduction to Mass
Communication (3 credits)
• COM 336 Broadcast Reporting (3
credits)
• CSC 306 Fortran (3 credits)
• CSC 308 Python (3 credits)
• CSC 420 Artificial Intelligence (3
credits)
• ENS 440 Environmental Pollution
Control (3 credits)
• GIS 311 Geographic Information
Systems (3 credits)
• MAT 406 Differential equations (3
credits)
• MAT 462 Statistical Analysis I (3
credits)

21

461

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): EAS 431 Digital Media Meteorology
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): EAS 323 AND EAS 465
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): EAS 104 Intro to Meteorology

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/meteorology/index.aspx

B.S. in Statistics and Data Science
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science degree prepares students to analyze, manage and
present data. Through coursework, students learn how to use statistical software and programming languages.

Delivery Mode

Traditional (on-campus program with some online courses)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 281 Calculus I

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming
Construction

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3

462

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• ENG 217 Science and Technical
Writing
• Additional General Education Courses
(two courses)

12

Required Major Courses

45

MAT 207 Data Preparation and Cleaning

3

MAT 213 Data Visualization

3

MAT 215 Statistics OR MAT 225 Business Statistics

3

MAT 251 Big Data Tools

3

MAT 261 Big Data Analytics

3

MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics

3

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 341 Linear Algebra I

3

MAT 353 Intermediate Mathematical Statistics

3

MAT 376 Applied Linear Regression

3

MAT 391 Statistical Packages

3

MAT 401 Data Analytics Capstone Project

3

MAT 491 Statistical Packages II

3

Select two of the following:
• MAT 361 Nonparametric Statistics
• MAT 371 Applied Categorical Data
Analysis
• MAT 373 Time Series and Stochastic
Processes
• MAT 471 Applied Multivariate Statistics

6

Related Coursework

15

CSC 124 Computer Programming I

3

CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming

3

CSC 308 Python

3
463

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

CSC 328 Data Structures

3

CIS 322 Database Application Development

3

Free Electives*

20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): MAT 401 Data Analysis Capstone Project
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): MAT 261 Big Data Analytics AND
MAT 401 Data Analysis Capstone Project
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): MAT 376 Applied Linear Regression
* May need MAT 181 and MAT 191.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/data-science/index.aspx

Certificate in Data Science
Program Description

The data science sub-baccalaureate certificate program was created in partnership with SAS. Coursework hones
students' data analysis skills.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

MAT 207 Data Preparation and Cleaning

3

MAT 213 Data Visualization

3

MAT 251 Big Data Tools

3

MAT 261 Big Data Analytics

3

MAT 401 Data Analytics Capstone Project

3

Total

15

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/certificate/sas-data-certificate/index.aspx
464

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Minor in Chemistry
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

12

CHE 101 General Chemistry I

4

CHE 102 General Chemistry II

4

CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

4

Chemistry Electives*

8

CHE 306 Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHE 320 Analytical/Instrumental Methods

3

CHE 341 Organic Chemistry II

3

CHE 342 Organic Chemistry II (lab)

1

CHE 381 Environmental Chemistry

4

CHE 415 Biochemistry

4

CHE 433 Advanced Organic Chemistry

3

CHE 461 Physical Chemistry I

3

CHE 462 Physical Chemistry II

3

Total

20

* Selected through consultation with adviser.
Program Note: A minimum of 6 credits must be taken at Cal U.

Minor in Mathematics
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

15

MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics

3

MAT 281 Calculus I

3

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 341 Linear Algebra I

3
465

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

MAT 381 Calculus III

3

Electives
(Select two, maintaining pre-requisite structure)

6

MAT 290 Technology for Mathematics

3

MAT 303 Geometry

3

MAT 351 Abstract Algebra I

3

MAT 382 Calculus IV

3

MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling

3

MAT 406 Differential Equations

3

MAT 441 Linear Algebra II

3

MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I

3

Total

21

Minor in Meteorology
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

14

EAS 104 Introduction to Meteorology

4

EAS 105 Extreme Weather

3

EAS 142 Climatology

3

EAS 245 Weather Analysis and Forecasting I

4

Electives
(Select 6 credits from the following)

6

EAS 323 Atmospheric Instruments and
Measurements

3

EAS 342 Dynamic Meteorology I

3

EAS 369 Climate Dynamics and Modeling

3

EAS 469 Global Climate Change

3

466

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

Total

20

Minor in Physics
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

15

PHY 101 College Physics I (pre-requisite: MAT 281)

4

PHY 202 College Physics II (pre-requisites: PHY 101,
MAT 282)

4

PHY 203 College Physics III (pre-requisite: PHY 202)

4

MAT 381 Calculus III (pre-requisite: MAT 282)

3

Suggested Electives*

6

PHY 301 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (prerequisites: PHY 203, MAT 381)

4

PHY 321 Intermediate Mechanics (pre-requisite: PHY
202 / co-requisite: MAT 381)

4

PHY 331 Modern Physics (pre-requisites: PHY 203,
MAT 381)

3

PHY 341 Mathematical Methods of Physics (prerequisites: PHY 203, MAT 381)

3

PHY 405 Quantum Mechanics (pre-requisites: PHY
331 and/or MAT 406)

3

PHY 455 Solid State Physics (pre-requisites: PHY
202, MAT 282)

3

Total (minimum)

21

* Remaining two courses must be 300 or above level PHY courses.
Program Note: A minimum of 6 credits must be taken at Cal U.

Minor in Statistics
Curriculum
Course

Credits

Required Courses

15
467

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Course

Credits

MAT 215 Statistics OR MAT 225 Business
Statistics

3

MAT 281 Calculus I

3

MAT 282 Calculus II

3

MAT 376 Applied Regression

3

MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I

3

Electives
(Select two courses from the following)

6

MAT 360 Nonparametric Statistics

3

MAT 371 Applied Categorical Data Analysis

3

MAT 373 Time Series and Stochastic Processes

3

MAT 391 Statistical Packages

3

MAT 462 Statistical Analysis II

3

MAT 471 Applied Multivariate Statistics

3

Total

21

468

Department of Nursing and Allied Health

Department of Nursing and Allied Health
Faculty

Dr. Robin Weaver (chair) | Dr. Donna Caruthers | Dr. Nicole Evanick | Dr. Kathleen Morouse | Suzanne M. Palko |
Dr. Linda Pina
For faculty bios, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/profiles/index.aspx

Program

Cal U's Department of Nursing and Allied Health offers undergraduate programs in radiologic technology and
nursing.

Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs
Degrees offered through this department include:

• A.S. in Technical Studies: Radiologic Technology/Science
• BSN in Nursing (RN-to-BSN program)

Accreditation

The nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at California
University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://
www.ccneaccreditation.org).

A.S. in Radiologic Technology/Science
Program Description

The Associate of Science in Radiological Technology/Science degree covers anatomy, patient positioning,
examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Upon
successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination
of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Graduates passing the certification examination are
recognized as registered technologists.

Delivery Mode
Traditional

469

Department of Nursing and Allied Health
The clinical education is competency-based and utilizes the Radiology Department, offsite facilities, evenings,
weekends and specialty areas of CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology for achievement of the skills and
proficiency that are required in the profession of radiography.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
(www.jrcert.org).

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

23

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 200 Career Readiness

1

Composition or Public Speaking
ENG 101 English Composition I OR CDC
101 Public Speaking

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
HSC 115 Current Health Issues

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities or Fine Arts
Any Humanities or Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
HSC 110 Anatomy and Physiology I*
(also a Required Major Course)

4

Social Sciences or Humanities
PSY 100 Intro to Psychology OR SOC 100 Intro to
Sociology

3

Required Major Courses

64

HSC 110 Anatomy and Physiology I*
(Credits for this course are counted toward the general
education requirement.)

Listed above

HSC 120 Anatomy and Physiology II*

4

RAD 100 Radiography Theory and Lab I

5

RAD 110 Radiography Clinical I

6

RAD 101 Radiography Theory and Lab II

5

RAD 120 Radiography Clinical II

6
470

Department of Nursing and Allied Health
Course

Credits

RAD 130 Radiography Clinical III

4

RAD 140 Radiography Clinical IV

4

RAD 200 Radiography Theory and Lab III

5

RAD 210 Radiography Clinical V

6

RAD 201 Radiography Theory and Lab IV

5

RAD 220 Radiography Clinical VI

6

RAD 230 Radiography Clinical VII

4

RAD 240 Radiography Clinical VIII

4

Total

87

* Required pre-requisite courses.
Program Notes: This program has a handbook, which can be obtained from the department chair. RAD courses
are taught at Washington Hospital.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/radiologic-technology/index.aspx

BSN in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is an RN-to-BSN program.

Delivery Mode

Global Online (100% online)

Academic Passport, Portfolio Evaluation and Transfer Credits

Students are able to apply credits from previous coursework to their bachelor's degree through an Academic
Passport. Upon admission, the following will be accepted as the Academic Passport: 30 credits from the RN's
basic nursing program lower-division coursework, along with 30 credits (as appropriate) for completed General
Education courses such as English Composition I and II, the natural sciences (e.g., Anatomy and Physiology I
and II, Microbiology), social sciences, etc. An additional 12 credits will be awarded through completion of an entrylevel portfolio evaluation to be completed during the first semester in the program.
Students with more General Education credits completed may transfer the additional coursework per the
University's transfer credit policy to meet the RN-BSN program requirements. Students who already have another
bachelor's degree are exempt from meeting the General Education requirements, with the exception of public
speaking and statistics, which are required by the nursing program.

Curriculum

Students must consult with an academic adviser to determine courses needed for graduation. It is recommended
that all General Education courses be completed prior to entering the nursing courses due to the accelerated
471

Department of Nursing and Allied Health
nature of the program; however, general education courses may be taken with, or following completion of, nursing
courses. Students will not graduate until nursing and general education requirements are all met.
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

Waived

Composition
• ENG 101 English Composition I
• ENG 102 Composition II

6

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Statistics Course (recommended: MAT 205, 215 or
225)

3

Technological Literacy
Any Computer Science Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
BIO 226 Basic Microbiology OR BIO
126 Introductory Microbiology OR BIO 326 General
Microbiology

4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education by Entry-Level Portfolio
• Natural Sciences Course
• Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Communications Course
• Health and Wellness Course

12

Required Major Courses

41

NUR 330 Philosophy of Professional Nursing

3

NUR 361 Nursing Research

3

NUR 375 Leadership and Change in Nursing

6

NUR 420 Nursing Informatics

3

NUR 430 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

3
472

Department of Nursing and Allied Health
Course

Credits

NUR 450 Trends and Issues in Nursing

3

NUR 465 Nursing Assessment and Health Promotion
of Individuals and Families

6

NUR 475 Community Health Nursing

6

BIO 230 Anatomy and Physiology I OR HSC
110 Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIO 260 Anatomy and Physiology II OR HSC
120 Anatomy and Physiology II

4

Transfer Credits*

30

Free Electives

9

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): NUR 475 Community Health Nursing
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): NUR 375 Leadership and Change
in Nursing AND NUR 465 Nursing Assessment and Health Promotion of Individuals and Families
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 260 Anatomy and Physiology II OR HSC 120
Anatomy and Physiology II
* 30 transfer credits are allowed for lower-division nursing courses, and additional credits may transfer per
University policy. 12 credits are awarded through a required entry-level portfolio evaluation.
Program Notes:
• This professional BSN program is for RNs who are graduates of diploma or associate degree basic
nursing programs.
• A pre-requisite of NUR 361 is required for NUR 430.
• A minimum grade of C is required for completion of each nursing course. Additionally, all of the
University's graduation requirements apply to the RN-to-BSN program.

Program Webpage

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/nursing-rn-bsn/index.aspx

473

General Education Degree Program

B.S. in General Education
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in General Education degree provides a flexible program of study. It equips students with
essential skills and knowledge that can be used in multiple workforce areas.

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Any Mathematics and Wellness Course

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(three courses)

12

Special Experience Course

3

Select any 300- or 400-level Course in ATE, CMD,
EDE, EDU, ELE, ELM, ESP, FIT, GTY, HSC, TED,
SEC, SOW, SPT

3

474

General Education Degree Program
Course

Credits

Writing-Intensive Courses

6

Select any two writing-intensive courses in ATE, CMD,
EDE, EDU, ELE, ELM, ESP, FIT, GTY, HSC, TED,
SEC, SOW, SPT

6

Laboratory Course

3

Any Natural Sciences Lab Course

3 or 4

Required Major Courses

12

Select 12 credits from the following options:
• Option 1: EDE, EDU, ELE, ESP, TED,
SEC
• Option 2: ATE, GTY
• Option 3: FIT, HSC, SPT
• Option 4: CMD
• Option 5: SOW

12

Required Related Courses

48

Select 48 credits related to major:
• Option 1: EDE, EDU, ELE, ESP, TED,
SEC
• Option 2: ATE, GTY
• Option 3: FIT, HSC, SPT
• Option 4: CMD
• Option 5: SOW

48

Free Electives

9

Total

120

Program Notes: In order to be admitted into the general education degree program, the student must have
completed at least 48 credits in a declared major. At least 42 credits must be at the 300-400 level. At least 21
credits must be upper-division courses to qualify for graduation.

475

Honors Program

Honors Program

Honors Advisory Board

Arrigo-Nelson (biological and environmental sciences); Aune (English), director; Fox (philosophy), associate
director; Gould (chemistry and physics); Hess (exercise science and sport studies); Hettler (business and
economics); Lyles (health science); McClintock-Comeaux (women's studies); Cormas (childhood education);
Hackett (psychology)

Purpose

The Honors Program at California University of Pennsylvania provides an opportunity for an enhanced
educational experience to our most talented students and faculty. Honors Program students desire to pursue
intellectual and creative growth beyond the usual requirements of their major field of study and intend to cultivate
their individual and personal aspirations to learn. Honors Program students and faculty expect to explore and
participate in scholarly, professional and artistic exercises outside the classroom; they engage in community
service activities, which complement their academic studies and nurture their personal sense of commitment
and communal responsibility. Honors students anticipate exercising leadership while at California University of
Pennsylvania; they prepare to become leaders while students in our program, and they expect to continue as
leaders when they graduate.

Membership

Membership in the University Honors Program is by invitation only. However, the Honors Program promotes
outstanding intellectual achievement throughout the University, and undergraduate students in any program or
division of the University may participate in the Honors Program. Each year, the applications of all incoming firstyear and transfer students are reviewed, and those students with the very highest indicators of past and future
academic success are invited to apply to participate in the Honors Program.

Programs

Each summer (since 1985), two Honors Program students receive scholarships to participate in the PASSHE
Summer Honors Program. This program is noted for its academic quality and its opportunity, typically, to study
abroad in such places as:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Egypt (2010)
Oxford, England (2012)
London, Salzburg, Vienna, Venice and Rome (2013)
Canada (2014)
Norway (2015)
Spain (2016)
Belize (2017
Vienna and Sarajevo (2018)
Poland (2019)

Honors students have the opportunity to live in Smith Honors Hall, which gives them easy access to educational,
social and recreational programing. The Honors Program maintains a computer lab in Smith Hall for the exclusive
use of honors students and faculty. All honors courses are held in the Smith Hall classroom as well. Honors
students are encouraged to be active scholars and present their work at local, regional, national and international
conferences as well as in international publications.

Awards

Currently, the Honors Program annually presents the following awards:
• Senior Thesis Project Award
• Outstanding Honors Program Graduating Senior Award
476

Honors Program
• Outstanding Honors Program Service Award

Curriculum

Courses designated as honors courses are restricted to members of the Honors Program and are offered at all
class levels. In such courses, enrollment is kept low to encourage and ensure close interaction between student
and professor. Additionally, most regular University course offerings at all levels may have an honors component.
In such courses (called addenda), honors students fulfill the same requirements as other students in the class,
but honors students perform certain independent work, which is designed to enhance the regular departmental
courses and which is agreed upon in writing by the student, the professor and the Honors Program. In all
such courses, the successful completion of the course and its honors component is indicated on the student's
transcript.
Honors Program students are expected to maintain a minimum grade-point average sufficient to achieve the
dean's list and to graduate with honors. Additionally, students must complete a minimum of 24 credits, including
addenda and thesis project, within the Honors Program.
Inquiries about the Honors Program may be made of the director at:
California University of Pennsylvania
250 University Avenue
Box 100
California, PA 15419
Phone: 724-938-4535/1544
Fax: 724-938-5710
Email: honors@calu.edu

477

Military Science (ROTC)

Military Science (ROTC)
Leadership That Lasts a Lifetime

The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is an elective curriculum you take along with your required
college classes. It gives you the tools, training and experiences that will help you succeed in any competitive
environment.
Along with great leadership training, Army ROTC can pay for your college tuition. (Because Army ROTC is an
elective, you can participate your freshman and sophomore years without any obligation to join the Army.) You
will have a normal college student experience like everyone else on campus, but when you graduate, you will be
commissioned as an Officer in the Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve. At that point, you will have a
wide range of interest areas you can specialize in called branches.
ROTC is traditionally a four-year program consisting of basic and advanced programs. The basic program is
usually taken in the freshman and sophomore years. The student incurs no military obligation. Students may
discontinue the basic program at any time. It consists of four semesters of training and instruction on areas of
national defense, land navigation, small-unit leadership, military history and leadership development. Uniform,
necessary textbooks and equipment are furnished without cost to the student.
To be eligible for the basic program, a student must be enrolled as a full-time student at California University
of Pennsylvania and not be a conscientious objector. Students who have taken Junior ROTC or have military
experience (Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve) may receive advanced placement credit for the basic
program.

Who We're Looking For

Those who succeed in the Army ROTC program are students who excel and want something more out of the
college experience. Generally, these students are scholars who keep their grades up, athletes who are physically
fit and leaders who have a great desire to learn.

Your Commitment

Army ROTC students who receive an Army ROTC scholarship or enter the Army ROTC Advanced Course must
agree to complete a period of service with the Army.
You can serve full time in the Army, or those who qualify may choose to serve part time as a member of the Army
National Guard or Army Reserve while pursuing a civilian career.
It's an experience that you can't get anywhere else. Your leadership skills will be challenged every day. Contact
your campus Military Science department for more specific details on your Army ROTC service commitment.
The Army ROTC program at California University of Pennsylvania is a satellite program delegated by the
University of Pittsburgh Military Science Program; classes take place on the California University of Pennsylvania
campus.
For additional information not covered above, contact the Military Science Department at 724-884-3727 or
724-938-1679, or visit our office located in The Military and Veterans Center or Excellence, Residence Hall E,
rooms 146 and 157.
* Enrolling in the Army ROTC Basic Course does NOT involve a commitment of service to the Army unless you
have received an Army ROTC Scholarship.

The Basic Program

ROTC is traditionally a four-year program consisting of a basic and an advanced program.
478

Military Science (ROTC)
The basic program is usually taken in the freshman and sophomore years. The student incurs no military
obligation. Students may discontinue the basic program at any time. It consists of four semesters of training and
instruction on areas of national defense, land navigation, small-unit leadership, military history and leadership
development. Uniform, necessary textbooks and equipment are furnished without cost to the student.
To be eligible for the basic program, a student must be enrolled as a full-time student at California University
of Pennsylvania and not be a conscientious objector. Students who have taken Junior ROTC or have military
experience (active duty, guard or reserves) may receive advanced placement credit for the basic program.

479

Science and Technology Multidisciplinary Studies Degree Program

B.S. in Science and Technology:
Multidisciplinary Studies
Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Science and Technology: Multidisciplinary Studies degree offers students a means to
design a program of study that reflects current business, industry, government, education/training development
and technology needs. Through the flexibility of this program, students are able to build a unique skill set that
focuses on two or more distinct disciplines integrated around a unifying theme that cannot be subsumed by a
single area of study.

Delivery Modes

• Traditional (on campus)
• Global Online (100% online)

Curriculum
Course

Credits

General Education Courses

40 or 41

Building a Sense of Community
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar

1

Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I

3

Public Speaking
Any Public Speaking Course

3

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
MAT 181 College Algebra

3

Health and Wellness
Any Health and Wellness Course

3

Technological Literacy
Any Technological Literacy Course

3

Humanities
Any Humanities Course

3

Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course

3

Natural Sciences
Any Natural Sciences Course

3 or 4

Social Sciences
Any Social Sciences Course

3

General Education Options
• Any Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
Emphasis Course
• Additional General Education Courses
(three courses)

12

480

Science and Technology Multidisciplinary Studies Degree Program
Course

Credits

Professional Program Core*

60

STEM Area Courses

24

Capstone Area Course

3

Discipline Program Areas Courses

33

Free Electives

19 or 20

Select free electives that build the B.S. in Science and
Technology: Multidisciplinary Studies degree

19 or 20

Total

120

Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
• Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any approved Upper-Division Special
Experience Course from the Eberly College of Science and Technology program disciplines: BIO,
CET, CHE, CIS, CSC, DMT, EAS, EET, ENS, GEO, GET, GIS, GLG, IST, ITE, MAT, NMT, MTR,
PHY, REC, RET, TOU and WFD
• Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any approved Upper-Division
Writing Courses from the Eberly College of Science and Technology program disciplines: BIO,
CET, CHE, CIS, CSC, DMT, EAS, EET, ENS, GEO, GET, GIS, GLG, IST, ITE, MAT, NMT, MTR,
PHY, REC, RET, TOU and WFD
• Laboratory Course (1 course required): Any approved Laboratory Course from the Eberly
College of Science and Technology program disciplines: BIO, CET, CHE, CIS, CSC, DMT, EAS,
EET, ENS, GEO, GET, GIS, GLG, IST, ITE, MAT, NMT, MTR, PHY, REC, RET and WFD
* Requires students to develop an approved academic plan of study with a faculty adviser and/or department
chair from the student's selected professional program core. The "Professional Core" is derived from two or more
distinct programs and is integrated around a unifying theme or topic that cannot be subsumed under a single
discipline or occupational field.
• Select from these professional program core discipline codes: BIO, CET, CHE, CIS, CSC, DMT,
EAS, EET, ENS, GEO, GET, GIS, GLG, IST, ITE, MAT, MTR, NMT, PHY, REC, RET, TOU, UAS
and WFD.
• The "Professional Core" will have a minimum of 6 credits of Science, 6 credits of Technology, 6
credits of Mathematics and 3 credits from a Capstone experience course. ("General Education"
requirements that overlap with these requirements can count toward the "Professional Core"
requirement; however, students will still need to meet the 120-credit graduation requirement.)
• Students must complete a minimum of 15 credits in a special area of interest (300- or 400-level
courses from one of the following disciplines): BIO, CET, CHE, CIS, CSC, DMT, EAS, EET, ENS,
GEO, GET, GIS, GLG, IST, ITE, MAT, MTR, NMT, PHY, REC, RET, TOU, UAS and WFD. This
applies to the "Professional Core" and advanced-standing course requirements.
Additional Program Notes:
• Students are required to take 42 minimum credits of advanced-level classes.
481

Science and Technology Multidisciplinary Studies Degree Program
• Articulates up to 90 transfer semester hours from accredited institutions of the 120 hours required
for graduation. Thirty (30) of the last 45 credits have to be taken at Cal U. In addition, students
must complete at least 50% of the major coursework within their department from Cal U, with the
exception of intra-system transfer students.
• Permits up to 30 earned credits of prior learning assessment (PLA) work and other applicable
nontraditional learning experiences. All credit awarded for work and other non-traditional
experience is called "college-equivalent" credit and is transcript as "P" credits. Portfolios describing
these experiences and their relationship to the learning objectives of course(s) being challenged
are required. Additional fees may apply.
• Students are required to meet every semester with their adviser to tailor their program of study to
their own personal/professional interests, needs or occupational employment demands/projections.
• Requires students to have at least 42 credits of their overall coursework be advance-standing
courses; 120-credit graduation requirement; and must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify for
graduation.

Program Webpages

https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/science-technology/index.aspx
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/science-technology/online.aspx

482

TRIO and Academic Development Services

TRIO and Academic Development Services
Faculty

Lisa Driscoll (chair) | Jeanne Fazekas | Laura A. Giachetti | Nathan Knopp | Marnie Hall Martin | Eron M. McMillen
| Jennifer Ramsey

Purpose

The mission of the department is to foster students' academic, social, cultural and career success through
programming, support and academic services. The department provides services to University and TRIO
college students as well as eligible high school students from nine target high schools that participate in three
federal TRIO grant-funded programs: Student Support Services and two Upward Bound Programs: Fayette and
Monongahela Projects.

Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
Instruction

Faculty course offerings include:
•
•
•
•

EDU 210 Critical Thinking and Reading
XCP 194 Career Planning
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar
UNI 200 Career Readiness

Counseling and Supports

TRIO Counselors provide educational career counseling and academic advisement to students from their first
year until graduation. New program students are interviewed and receive an orientation and academic plan.
Counselors help students select and register for courses; monitor each student's academic performance; and
provide students with information concerning academic resources, policies, procedures and practices. Program
students receive priority registration, financial literacy and planning (including scholarship), personal development
workshops, tutoring, mentorship, learning communities, graduate school planning, and grant aid (for those that
meet criteria). Students may also participate in cultural enrichment opportunities offered on/off campus. Any
student interested in services should contact the TRIO SSS office at 724-938-4230.

Literacy and Academic Support
A faculty member is dedicated to:

• Work 1:1 with students in all aspects of literacy and support the development of reading at the
college level.
• Assess students' reading needs, implement strategies and evaluate instruction.
TRIO SSS will provide linkage to the Vulcan Leaning Commons (VLC), which offers face-to-face and online
tutoring support, including:
•
•
•
•
•

Supplemental instruction that improves student performance in historically difficult courses.
Connect with a student who has been successful in the course.
Teaches skills in a supportive environment for academic success.
Reviews lecture notes, textbooks and other course materials.
Teaches test-taking skills.

TRIO Club

The club is open to all students and has a focus on supporting TRIO-eligible students through both on- and offcampus events, providing students with an opportunity to stay connected and involved with their peers.
483

TRIO and Academic Development Services
TRIO Mentor Program

Students can select from faculty, staff or administrative mentors on campus. The mentor program helps students
build relationships with faculty/staff/administrators who share similar experiences. Students will have the
opportunity to meet with their mentors regularly and participate in campus events, including the #IAMFIRST
campaign.

TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Programs

Cal U is committed to community outreach for local students in the surrounding high schools. TRIO Upward
Bound is a federally-funded TRIO program that helps to prepare eligible high school students for success in
postsecondary education. The program is available to students meeting TRIO eligibility and offers year-round
support and services through Saturday, after-school and summer college preparatory activities.
Cal U hosts two TRIO Upward Bound programs, Fayette and Monongahela.
• The Fayette Project serves as many as 93 high school students per year in the Albert Gallatin
Area, Brownsville Area, Connellsville Area, Laurel Highlands and Uniontown Area school districts.
• The Monongahela Project serves up to 63 high school students per year in Carmichaels Area,
Jefferson-Morgan, Waynesburg Central and California Area schools.
Upward Bound (UB) helps high school students prepare for and succeed in college after high school. The
program offers a wide array of services that include academic and career guidance; college tours; exposure to
college majors/careers; tutoring and study skills; applications for college and financial planning; fee waivers and
college planning workshops; cultural exposure; and field trips. Students can also earn up to nine college credits
prior to high school graduation that will transfer to a desired post-secondary institution.
Anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity should contact the TRIO Upward Bound office at
724-938-4470.

Exploratory Studies

Exploratory Studies is a major for students who are investigating career options before selecting a major program
of study. TRIO faculty assist students in discovering a career path that best fits their individual values and
interests. Whether working with TRIO faculty to identify courses that may align with a potential career or meeting
with a career coach to discuss various occupations, students are supported through the decision process.
Additionally, students in First-Year Seminar explore career options through the use of the FOCUS 2 Career
Assessment and the development of Career Advantage Plans offered by the CPDC. A special course, XCP 194
(Career Planning) is offered to assist students in confirming and/or clarifying career objectives.
Moreover, TRIO and the Office of Career and Professional Development are integral resources for students with
questions about their majors, the types of careers in specific majors, the future availability of jobs in an area or
simply what they want to do in life.

484

General Education Requirements

General Education Courses

California University of Pennsylvania believes that a liberal education is essential for all students, regardless of
the profession for which they may be preparing. The purpose of the General Education program is to provide the
foundation on which a student's education rests and can continue to expand throughout life. The goals, objectives
and courses that comprise the General Education program are designed to provide students with the knowledge,
understanding and skills they will need to pursue their careers and to lead productive and rewarding lives.
As stated in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors Policy 1993-01, "The most
important outcomes [of the General Education Curriculum] consist not so much in the mastery of particular bodies
of knowledge as in the acquisition of skills, values, awareness, understanding, perspective and appreciation
needed for continuing professional and personal growth in a rapidly changing world."
General Education includes broadly defined essential skills and knowledge needed to live healthy, ethical, fulfilling
and productive lives in the modern world. However, General Education goes beyond simply fostering a particular
set of skills, but additionally aims to place those skills in a wider context so that students develop the ability and
habit of applying them to every aspect of their lives. General Education ensures that our graduates' education is
comprehensive, introducing a wide variety of experiences, worldviews and methodologies by sampling diverse
academic disciplines.
At Cal U, the General Education curriculum follows naturally from the core values of the University: integrity,
civility and responsibility. Students experience these values not only in their chosen area of specialization, but
also more broadly in their exposure to the arts, humanities, and social and natural sciences. This liberal education
provides the essential basis for building character and careers in an increasingly dynamic world.
Students are required to complete 40-41 credits of General Education coursework. This requirement is achieved
by taking courses in a series of different "menus," each of which is designed to address a particular set of
educational goals. Each menu has a list of courses that satisfy the menu goals. Students may select any course
from the menu, unless their major program of study mandates a particular choice. Students should always consult
with an academic adviser or their department chair regarding program-specific requirements.

485

General Education Courses: Building a Sense of Community

Building a Sense of Community (1 Cr.)
Overview

Students will have a common core of integrated educational experiences, learning how to become excellent
students; how to survive and thrive in a college environment; and how to achieve their educational, personal
and career goals. Students will develop the skills necessary to adjust to University life; they will sense that the
curriculum is organically related and holistic, not a collection of courses.
Educational Goals:
• To foster academic success through understanding the University;
• To establish a foundation of knowledge on resources and skills necessary to be a successful
college student;
• To cultivate campus connections and supportive networks of faculty, staff and students;
• To increase awareness of career choices and opportunities available for professional growth and
development; and,
• To develop and enhance critical-thinking skills.
Note: As of publication of this catalog, UNI 100 will not be required for incoming students in the Fall of 2021;
however, students must still complete the total number of credits required by their program (generally 60 for an
associate degree and 120 for a bachelor's degree) to graduate.

486

General Education Courses: Composition

Composition (3-6 Crs.)
Overview

Students will have the ability to develop and present ideas clearly in writing. Communication skills include "those
required for effective reading, writing, speaking and listening" and "awareness of the challenges of cross-cultural
communication" (PASSHE BOG Policy 1993-01).
Educational Goals:
Knowledge and Comprehension
• To demonstrate a capacity to carry out the planning, drafting, revising and editing stages of the
writing process;
• To construct, explain and illustrate the interpretations of readings; and
• To recognize both what a text says and how it works (its rhetorical strategies).
Application and Analysis
• To analyze the elements of the writing situation (subject, purpose, audience) as a foundation for
writing, and
• To apply rhetorical strategies in writing.

Intermediate Composition

Intermediate Composition is not required for all academic majors. Please consult with your adviser or department
chair to determine the specific requirements for your program.
Educational Goals:
Application and Analysis
• To produce prose that is clear, coherent, convincing and correct; and
• To apply strategies for effective cross-cultural communication.
Synthesis and Evaluation
• To write papers that formulate original positions on a problem or issue in the context of a synthesis
of multiple primary and/or secondary sources;
• To assess the usefulness and reliability of potential print, electronic and primary research for a
proposed research report; and
• To plan, develop and write appropriately documented and formatted academic and/or professional
texts.
NOTE: "Effective cross-cultural communication" here entails writers paying attention to how their texts might best
be crafted for particular audiences, whether those audiences be professional or general.

Composition Course Menu
Introductory Composition Courses
• ENG 101 Composition I
• HON 150 Honors Composition I

Intermediate Composition Courses
• ENG 102 Composition II
• ENG 211 Business Writing I
• ENG 217 Scientific and Technical Writing

487

General Education Courses: Composition
• HON 250 Honors Composition II

488

General Education Courses: Ethics and Multicultural Awareness

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis List (EMEL)
Overview

All academic programs are required to devote at least 3 credits of the General Education Options category to
the Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis List (EMEL), a list of courses focused on values, ethics or multiculturalism.
Programs may choose to require a specific course (or subset of courses) from the list. Students should check
their advisement sheet or consult with an adviser to be sure of any specific requirements.
All EMEL courses are General Education menu courses that have a particular focus and primary emphasis on (at
least) one of these two areas:

Multicultural Awareness

Students will become knowledgeable about cultural similarities and differences. Students will gain an
"understanding of how people's experiences and perspectives are shaped by gender, ethnicity, culture and other
factors that distinguish groups of people, coupled with recognition of common elements within human experiences
that transcend time, space, race and circumstance" (PASSHE BOG Policy 1993-01).
Multicultural awareness assists individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, social class or race, to
understand and appreciate events and people from various points of view. The primary focus of a course on
this list must be one or more of the following: gender or gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, racial
diversity, world religious belief systems or cultural diversity.
Educational Goals:
• To recognize one's own cultural background and views, including biases and prejudices toward
other groups, while comparing and contrasting them with the values, beliefs and practices of other
cultural groups;
• To outline diversity, either historically or cross-culturally, for the population(s) under study;
• To explain how cultural groups define social constructs (e.g., gender roles, gender attribution,
gender ideology and gender identity) and how these are expressed;
• To identify and explain the social behavior of the population(s) under study; and
• To explain why tensions exist between cultural groups and how such tensions are expressed, such
as attribution and ideology.

Values

Students will gain an "understanding of the role of values in personal, professional and civic life; experience in
recognizing and analyzing ethical issues" (PASSE BOG Policy 1993-01). The study of ethical values includes the
acts, customs and institutions regarded in a particular, usually favorable, way by a group of people. Ethical and
moral values must be the primary focus of the course, not just a topic. The phrase "ethical values" here should be
understood in contrast to values applicable only to limited contexts, such as personal or professional success, or
adherence to laws and regulations.
Educational Goals:
•
•
•
•

To apply bodies of knowledge to form the basis for an analysis of ethical values;
To explain how ethical values are developed within diverse human frameworks;
To analyze, synthesize and evaluate how ethical concepts are formed;
To apply an analysis of ethical values to other branches of knowledge or to issues of universal
human concern; and
• To adhere to ethical standards in the world at large and within professional settings.

489

General Education Courses: Ethics and Multicultural Awareness

Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis List Course
Menu
EMEL Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ANT 231 Medical Anthropology
ANT 280 Indians of North America
ANT 300 Cultural Views of Women
ARB 203 Intermediate Arabic I
ART 243 Introduction to Asian Art
ART 270 Art History Today
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaboration Partnerships
CIS 352 Global, Economic and Social Ethical Issues in Computing
EAS 469 Global Climate Change
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
ENG 112 Myth, Magic and Mysticism
ENG 127 Woman as Hero
ENG 135 Re-Reading Harry Potter
ENG 136 Women’s Memoirs
ENG 137 Northern Appalachian Literature
ENG 148 Horror in Literature
ENG 155 Introduction to African American Literature
ENG 156 Introduction to Native American Literature
ENG 179 Introduction of the Animated Film
ENG 181 Cultures of American Humor
ENG 306 Press Law and Media Ethics
ENG 325 World Literature to 1600
ENG 326 World Literature from 1600
GEO 100 Introduction to Geography
GTY 200 Aging in American Society
HIS 317 African American History to1877
HIS 318 African American History since 1877
HIS 322 History of Religious Persecution in the US
HIS 324 The History of Women, Gender and Sexuality in the Modern World
HIS 325 Women in U.S. History
HIS 347 History of Race and Ethics in the U.S.
HIS 352 Native American History to 1850
HIS 353 Native American History from 1850
HIS 380 Readings in African American Studies
JUS 415 Multiculturalism and the Criminal Justice System
MAT 202 Math around the World
MUS 300 Jazz: History, Form and Analysis
MUS 305 African American Gospel and Caribbean Music
PHI 200 World Religions
PHI 220 Ethics
PHI 307 Medical Ethics
PHI 308 Bioethics
PHI 320 Ethical Theory
PHI 326 Social and Political Philosophy
POS 315 Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties & Civil Rights
POS 322 Politics of the Middle East
POS 325 Politics of Asia
POS 330 American Political Ideas
POS 340 The Politics of Empires
490

General Education Courses: Ethics and Multicultural Awareness
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

POS 347 Development of Political Thought: Classical and Medieval
POS 348 Political Thought: Medieval and Modern
PSY 211 Social Psychology
PSY 320 Black Psychology
REC 361 Parks and Recreation for Diverse Populations
SOC 205 Contemporary Social Problems
SOC 290 Gender and Work
SOC 325 Sociology of the Family
SPN 304 Spanish for Law Enforcement
SPN 305 Spanish for Business
SPT305 Ethics in Sport
THE 140 Script Analysis
THE 404 Cultural Studies in Theatre
WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies
WST 300 Special Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 320 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Studies
WST 330 Examination of Gender, Race, Sexuality and Class in Media
WST 340 Violence against Women: A Global Perspective
WST 400 Advanced Women’s Studies

491

General Education Courses: Fine Arts

Fine Arts (3 Crs.)
Overview

Students will have an "appreciation of and experience with ... the arts" (PASSHE BOG Policy 1993-01). Fine arts
courses are those that present organized values, beliefs or emotions using the senses and physical expression as
the creative vehicle, and include courses in art, dance, music and theater.
Educational Goals:
• To present, critique or analyze human values, beliefs and emotions as they are conceptualized,
formulated and expressed through verbal, aural and physical action and artifacts and perceived
through the senses; and
• To attend and react to a performance or exhibit related to the discipline studied.
Additionally, a fine arts course must demonstrate at least one of the following goals:
• To compare and contrast the artistic expression of different cultural groups (where culture is
defined broadly to include issues such as gender, ethnicity, racial diversity, religious belief, lifespan,
etc.); and/or
• To recognize how values, ethics or social norms impact artistic expression; and/or
• To apply the tools of critical thinking to the fine arts (for example, compare opposing critiques of a
work of art and ask probing questions about the sources of any difference of opinion).

Fine Arts Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ARB 343
ART 106
ART 109
ART 110
ART 112
ART 119
ART 120
ART 215
ART 233
ART 243
ART 270
ART 295
ART 310
ART 323
ART 326
ART 328
ART 350
ART 351
ART 352
ART 376
ART 377
ART 382
ART 383
ART 385
ART 388
ART 410
ART 411
ART 438

Images of Islam Spain to Iran
Art Appreciation
Landmarks of World Art
Drawing I
Introduction to New and Emerging Art Media
Design 2-D
Design 3-D
Digital Painting I
Natural Science Drawing
Introduction to Asian Art
Art History Today
Surface Design
Advanced Drawing
Women in Art
Contemporary Art
Italian Renaissance Art
Printmaking: Relief
Printmaking: Intaglio
Printmaking Processes
Jewelry/Metals: Casting
Jewelry/Metals: Fabrication
Ceramics Studio
Painting Studio
Sculpture Studio
Critical Writing in Art
Teaching Visual Art in Pre-K through Grade 8
Teaching Art in Grades 9-12
Figure Drawing
492

General Education Courses: Fine Arts
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ART 448 Figure Modeling
ART 458 Figure Drawing and Modeling
ART 493 Advanced Ceramics
ART 496 Advanced Painting
ART 498 Advanced Sculpture
CDC 252 The Art of Film
DAN 132 Ballet Technique I
DAN 133 Jazz Technique I
DAN 134 Tap Dance Technique I
DAN 232 Ballet Technique II
DAN 301 Theater Dance I
DAN 302 Theater Dance II
DMT 101 Time-Based Media
ENG 110 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 179 Introduction to the Animated Film
HON 225 Introduction to Disciplinary Research in Fine Art
HON 230 Introduction to Disciplinary Research in Humanities
MUS 100 Introduction to Music
MUS 104 Voice Class I
MUS 186 Clavinova Ensemble
MUS 187 Guitar Ensemble
MUS 188 String Ensemble
MUS 191 University Choir
MUS 192 California Singers
MUS 193 University Gospel Choir
MUS 196 Jazz Ensemble
MUS 198 Marching Band
MUS 199 University Concert Band
MUS 211 Keyboard Class
MUS 215 Comprehensive Musicianship I
MUS 300 Jazz: History, Form and Analysis
MUS 304 American Musical: History, Form and Analysis
MUS 305 African-American Gospel and Caribbean Music
MUS 306 Opera
MUS 307 Special Music Project
MUS 310 Music in Media
MUS 313 Rock and' Roll: History, Form and Analysis
MUS 314 The Music Industry: History, Form and Analysis
MUS 315 Comprehensive Musicianship II
MUS 372 Creative Arts for Elementary Education and Early Childhood
PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory
PHI 336 Philosophy of Film
THE 100 Introduction to Theatre
THE 101 Voice and Speech
THE 126 Makeup
THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting
THE 201 Voice and Interpretation
THE 203 Music Theatre Performance I
THE 221 Theatrical Foundations
THE 231 Intermediate Acting
THE 309 Reader’s Theatre
THE 328 Scene Painting
THE 340 Advanced Theatrical Design

493

General Education Courses: General Education Options

General Education (9-12 Crs.)

The General Education Options category exists so that colleges, departments and programs can tailor the
allocation of General Education credits to best meet their students' educational goals and needs. Students should
consult their advisement sheet, academic adviser or department chair to determine the exact requirements for the
General Education Options credits for their program.
General Education Options account for 9-12 credits of the General Education program. Departments/programs
requiring an Intermediate Composition course will have 9 credits of General Education Options, while those not
requiring Intermediate Composition will have 12 credits.
All students are required to complete 3 credits (one course) from the Ethics and Multicultural Emphasis List.
The remaining General Education Options credits are allocated based on the student's major field of study. (See
individual program advisement sheets.)

494

General Education Courses: Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness (3 Crs.)
Overview

Students will have an understanding of the various means by which they may fulfill their potential as healthy
people living in healthy communities across the lifespan. Wellness is the result of individuals making intelligent
decisions concerning the various factors that can affect their physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual and
environmental health. Courses must include one or more of the following emphases: eating and exercising toward
a healthy active lifestyle; building healthy relationships; understanding and preventing disease; explaining alcohol
and drug use and abuse; making healthy choices; and building healthy communities.
Educational Goals:
• To compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy (relationships, drug use, choices, etc.) lifestyle
factors that influence health;
• To assess one's level of health and wellness, and develop skills for behavioral change;
• To assess one's own sense of self (emotional health) and identify qualities of good emotional/
mental health;
• To analyze, design and assess culturally competent health and wellness promotion plans for
individuals and communities; and
• To determine barriers to achieving optimal health and wellness among all populations, including
those which experience health disparities.

Health and Wellness Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ATE 340 Sports Nutrition
BIO 112 Biology of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
BIO 117 Introduction to Human Biology
BIO 226 Microbiology
CHD 350 Family and Community Collaboration Partnerships
DAN 233 Jazz Technique II
DAN 260 Modern Dance
GEO 221 Geography of Drugs
GTY 380 Wellness and Aging
HON 245 Introduction to Disciplinary Research in Health and Wellness
HSC 115 Current Health Issues
HSC 250 Nutrition for Health and Wellness
HSC 315 First Aid and Personal Safety
PSY 222 Psychology of Stress Management
REC 165 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
REC 195 Leisure and Wellness Recreation
SOC 405 Re-socializing the Deviant and the Marginalized
SOW 303 Human Sexuality and Society

495

General Education Courses: Humanities

Humanities (3 Crs.)
Overview

Students will have an "appreciation of and experience with literature" (PASSHE BOG Policy 1993-01), as well as
with other traditional areas of the humanities. The humanities deal with human values, beliefs and emotions and
the way these are expressed through human creations. Humanities courses present organized values, beliefs or
emotions using language as the creative vehicle, and include literature, philosophy and foreign language study.
Educational Goals:
• To present, critique or analyze human values, beliefs or emotions regarding the human condition
as they are conceptualized, formulated and expressed through language.
Additionally, a humanities course must demonstrate at least one of the following goals:
• To compare and contrast the human condition as expressed by different cultural groups (where
culture is defined broadly to include issues such as gender, ethnicity, racial diversity, religious
belief, lifespan, etc.); and/or
• To recognize and analyze values, individual or cultural attitudes about values, relations between
values and attitudes about values, and/or relations between any of these and other aspects of
human behavior; and/or
• To recognize how critical analysis and reasoning are used to address problems in the humanities.

Humanities Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ARB 101
ARB 102
ARB 203
ARB 341
CDC 200
CDC 351
CMD 350
EDU 210
ENG 106
ENG 107
ENG 108
ENG 112
ENG 127
ENG 135
ENG 136
ENG 137
ENG 148
ENG 152
ENG 155
ENG 156
ENG 178
ENG 180
ENG 181
ENG 203
ENG 301
ENG 306
ENG 315
ENG 337

Elementary Arabic I
Elementary Arabic II
Intermediate Arabic I
Contemporary Arabic Culture
Truth and Representation
Producing Media Messages II
Sign Language and Braille I
Critical Thinking and Reading
Introduction to Poetry
Introduction to Fiction
Introduction to Drama
Myth, Magic and Mysticism
Woman as Hero
Re-Reading Harry Potter
Women’s Memoirs
Northern Appalachian Literature
Horror in Literature
The Lord of the Rings
Introduction to African American Literature
Introduction to Native American Literature
Literature and Film
Literature and Natural Environments
Cultures of American Humor
Great Books
British Literature I
Press Law and Media Ethics
Survey of American Women Writers
Survey of American Literature I (to 1865)
496

General Education Courses: Humanities
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ENG 338 Survey of American Literature II
ENG 354 Media History
ENG 487 American Literary Genres
ESP 100 Social Contexts of Disability in Popular Media
ESP 210 Special Education Foundations and Collaboration
FRE 101 Elementary French I
FRE 102 Elementary French II
FRE 203 Intermediate French I
FRE 204 Intermediate French II
FRE 341 17th Century and Classical Age
FRE 343 Age of French Romanticism
FRE 344 The Age of French Realism
FRE 345 Birth of Modern French Culture in the Arts 1900-World War II
FRE 346 Contemporary French Culture/Arts
HIS * Any HIS Course
HON 230 Introduction to Disciplinary Research in Humanities
PHI 100 Perspectives in Philosophy
PHI 115 Logic and Language
PHI 200 World Religions
PHI 201 Ancient Philosophy
PHI 206 16th-18th Century Philosophy
PHI 220 Ethics
PHI 305 Medieval Philosophy
PHI 307 Medical Ethics
PHI 308 Bioethics
PHI 311 Formal Logic I
PHI 312 Formal Logic II
PHI 320 Ethical Theory
PHI 326 Social and Political Philosophy
PHI 355 Philosophy of Religion
PHI 405 Epistemology
PHI 410 Metaphysics
PHI 415 Philosophy of Mind
PHI 426 Phenomenology and Existentialism
PHI 431 Analytic Philosophy
SOC 210 Social Inequality
SOC 211 Sociology Collective Behavior
SOC 225 Sociology of Aging
SOC 240 Social Institutions
SOC 300 Sociology of Deviance
SOC 309 Sociology of Sport
SOC 378 Charismatic Leaders
SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I
SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II
SPN 304 Spanish for Law Enforcement
SPN 305 Spanish for Business
SPT 305 Ethics in Sport
THE 140 Script Analysis
THE 271 Scene Design I
THE 304 World Drama
THE 305 Shakespeare in the Theatre
THE 306 Modern Drama
THE 404 Cultural Studies in Theatre
WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies
WST 320 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Studies
497

General Education Courses: Humanities
• WST 330 Examination of Gender, Race, Sexuality and Class in Media

498

General Education Courses: Laboratory Courses

Laboratory Component Courses (one course)
Overview

A Laboratory Component course must include at least 25% evaluation and assessment of student performance
directly from activities and experiences that fulfill the Laboratory Component educational goals. A Laboratory
Component course may be a course in the student's major field of study or may be a General Education menu
course. Students should consult with their academic adviser or department chair to determine whether any
required courses for their major fulfill this component.
Educational Goals:
• Use discipline-specific methodologies and practices to systematically investigate the world;
• Organize data into trends and patterns using quantitative and/or qualitative methods (spatial,
graphical, symbolic, etc.) to sort, analyze and interpret natural phenomena;
• Effectively communicate results of a set of applied experiments or observations; and
• Assess differences between theory and experimental results during evaluation of experimental
design.

Laboratory Component Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ANT 254 Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
ANT341 Research Laboratory in Archaeology
ART 130 Biological Illustration: Form and Function
ART 233 Natural Science Drawing
BIO 117 Introduction to Human Biology
BIO 130 Biological Illustration: Form and Function
BIO 215 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 232 Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology
BUS 381 Management Science II
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
DMT 100 Foundations of Print Media
DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media
EAS 100 Introduction to Earth Science
EAS 104 Introduction to Meteorology
EAS 245 Weather Analysis and Forecasting
ECO 421 Applied Econometrics
EDU 375 Introduction to Integrative STEM Education
EET 110 Electrical Circuits I
FIT 115 Applied Anatomy and Physiology
GLG 150 Introduction to Geology
GTY 400 Adult Development and Aging
JUS 380 Crime Scene Imaging
JUS 487 Computer Forensics
MAT 213 Data Visualization
MAT 261 Big Data Analytics
MAT 376 Applied Regression
PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with Lab
PHS 137 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
PHY 101 College Physics I
PHY 202 College Physics II
POS 319 Campaign Management
PSY 301 Sensation and Perception Lab
499

General Education Courses: Laboratory Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

PSY 306 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 335 Psychology of Learning
PSY 340 Psychological Measurement Lab
PSY 420 Social Psychology Lab
SOC 417 Field Research Methods
SOW 201 Interviewing for the Human Services
TED 304 Design in Bio-related Technology
THE 255 Puppetry
THE 272 Properties Design in Theatre
THE 310 Dance Production
THE 311 Lighting II

500

General Education Courses: Math and Quantitative Literacy

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy (3 Crs.)
Overview

Students will have the "ability to understand numerical data and use mathematical methods for analysis and
problem solving" (PASSHE BOG Policy 1993-01). Mathematics is the science of numbers and their operations,
interrelations, combinations, generalizations and abstractions and of space configurations and their structure,
measurement, transformations and generalizations.
Educational Goals:
•
•
•
•

To apply a variety of appropriate strategies to solve mathematical problems;
To construct mathematical arguments and proofs;
To express ideas precisely using the language of mathematics;
To construct, analyze and interpret mathematical models of physical, social or other phenomena;
and
• To apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics.

Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy Course
Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

HON 210
MAT 100
MAT 110
MAT 120
MAT 130
MAT 181
MAT 191
MAT 199
MAT 202
MAT 205
MAT 215
MAT 225
MAT 272
MAT 273
MAT 281
MAT 282
MAT 290
MAT 303
PSY 331

Introduction to Disciplinary Research in Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Survey of Mathematics
Applications of Mathematics
Elementary Topics in Mathematics I
Elementary Topics in Mathematics II
College Algebra
College Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Math Around the World
Statistics for the Health and Social Sciences
Statistics
Business Statistics
Discrete Mathematics
Applied Calculus
Calculus I
Calculus II
Technology for Mathematics
Geometry
Inferential Statistics in Psychology

501

General Education Courses: Natural Sciences

Natural Sciences (3-4 Crs.)
Overview

Students will have a basic understanding of the natural sciences, which are concerned with people's relationship
with the natural and physical world. The various branches of natural science seek to understand the processes,
components and interactions of the natural world, encompassing physics (matter and energy and their
interrelations and transformations), biology (living organisms and their essential processes), chemistry (the
physical properties and composition of nature and its products) and other subdisciplines that connect the major
branches of natural science.
Educational Goals:
• To identify major concepts in natural science disciplines, which provide insights into the breadth of
those disciplines and their relationship to other disciplines;
• To explain the method by which the sciences seek to explain the natural world and the
development of hypotheses, models, theories and laws;
• To identify and assess the basis of the numerous scientific issues that affect the society in which
the students live;
• To apply concepts and knowledge as they relate to research, problem solving and effective
decision-making in the natural sciences;
• To analyze and evaluate the limitations of collected data and to explore possible alternative
interpretations; and
• To recognize that "good" science operates on the same set of "ethical values" that govern society
to include, but not limited to, honesty, objectivity, openness and respect for others.

Natural Sciences Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ANT 232 Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology
ART 233 Natural Science Drawing
BIO 103 Contemporary Issues in Biology
BIO 130 Biological Illustration: Form and Function
BIO 232 Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
CHE 103 Chemistry for the Everyday World
CMD 221 Speech Science
CMD 310 Anatomy and Physiology
EAS 100 Introduction to Earth Science
EAS 104 Introduction to Meteorology
EAS 105 Extreme Weather
EAS 142 Introduction to Climate Science
EAS 163 Introduction to Oceans and Climate
EAS 469 Global Climate Change
ENS 101 Introduction to Environmental Science
GLG 150 Introduction to Geology
HON 235 Introduction to Disciplinary Research in Natural Science
HSC 110 Anatomy and Physiology I
HSC 120 Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
JUS 105 Introduction to Forensic Science
PHI 325 Philosophy of Science
PHS 120 Basic Physical Science with Lab
PHS 137 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
PHY 101 College Physics I
502

General Education Courses: Natural Sciences
• PHY 121 General Physics I
• PHY 122 General Physics II
• PHY 202 College Physics II

503

General Education Courses: Public Speaking

Public Speaking (3 Crs.)
Overview

Students will have the ability to develop and present ideas through oral communication.
Educational Goals:
• To be able to demonstrate the theory and application of public speaking;
• To construct and arrange arguments, evidence, information and appeals in speeches designed to
accomplish informative and persuasive communication goals;
• To demonstrate the use of language in speeches designed to accomplish informative and
persuasive communication goals;
• To prepare and deliver effective communication with audiences in the presentation of speeches;
• To make critical and ethical evaluation of public speeches; and
• To apply strategies for effective cross-cultural communication.

Public Speaking Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•

CDC 101
CDC 201
EDU 350
HON 240

Public Speaking
Argumentation and Advocacy
Supporting English Language Learners
Introduction to Disciplinary Research in Public Speaking

504

General Education Courses: Social Sciences

Social Sciences (3 Crs.)
Overview

Students will have a "basic understanding of … the social sciences and their significance in contemporary
society" (PASSHE BOG Policy 1993-01) and will have an "awareness of the social, economic, political and
environmental interdependence of countries and regions of the world" (PASSHE BOG Policy 1993-01). The social
sciences focus on human behavior, how people interact with each other in the past and present; how people
interact with the environment; and how people organize, govern and trade among themselves.
Educational Goals:
• To discuss, explore or utilize the scientific method to understand human behavior and address the
question of "why do people do what they do?";
• To identify major concepts in one or more social science disciplines and provide insight into the
breadth of these disciplines and their relationship to other disciplines; and
• To recognize how critical analysis and reasoning are used to address problems in the social
sciences.
Additionally, a social science course must demonstrate at least one of the following goals:
• To identify, explain, apply or evaluate the moral and ethical codes of a social science discipline;
and/or
• To recognize, describe or analyze how cultural differences impact human behavior (where culture
is defined broadly to include issues such as gender, ethnicity, racial diversity, religious belief,
lifespan, etc.).

Social Sciences Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ANT 100 Introduction to Anthropology
ANT 231 Medical Anthropology
ANT 232 Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology
ANT 280 Indians of North America
ANT 300 Cultural Views of Women
BUS 100 Introduction to Business
CMD 100 Survey of Speech Pathology
CMD 105 Language and Speech Development
CMD 108 Nature of Language
CMD 220 Communication across the Lifespan
ECO 100 Elements of Economics
ECO 102 Economics for Elementary Education
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
GEO 100 Introduction to Geography
GEO 102 Geographic Systems for Elementary Education
GEO 217 Demographic Analysis
GEO 220 Geography of North America
GEO 360 Emergency Management
GTY 100 Introduction to Gerontology
GTY 200 Aging in American Society
HON 220 Introduction to Disciplinary Research in Social Science
JUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies
JUS 361 Court Systems
505

General Education Courses: Social Sciences
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

JUS 415 Multiculturalism and the Criminal Justice System
LEA 100 Introduction to Leadership Studies
POS * Any POS Course
PSY 100 General Psychology
PSY 211 Social Psychology
PSY 320 Black Psychology
REC 361 Parks and Recreation for Diverse Populations
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
SOC 205 Contemporary Social Problems
SOC 290 Gender and Work
SOC 311 Sociology of Crime
SOC 312 Sociology of Organizations
SOC 315 Social Minorities
SOC 316 Urban Sociology
SOC 317 Substance Use and Abuse
SOC 318 Sociology of Addiction, Excess and Exploitation
SOC 320 International Women’s Movement
SOC 324 Child Abuse and Neglect
SOC 325 Sociology of Family
SOC 380 Society and the Sociopath
SOC 395 Sociology of Elite Deviance
SOC 400 Structural and Institutional Violence
SOC 411 Symbolic Interaction
SOW 150 Introduction to Social Work
SOW 201 Interviewing for the Human Services
SOW 215 HBSE: The Life Course
SOW 316 HBSE II: Groups, Organizations and Communities
SOW 330 Child Welfare
SOW 364 Juvenile Delinquency
TOU 101 Introduction to Tourism Studies
WST 300 Special Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 340 Violence against Women: A Global Perspective
WST 400 Advanced Women’s Studies

506

General Education Courses: Special Experience Component

Special Experience Component Courses (one
course)
Overview

The Special Experience Component provides students with opportunities to demonstrate the application of the
knowledge and skills developed through both the major discipline of study and the General Education program.
Special Experience Component courses are characterized by reflective thinking and the ability to synthesize
information and ideas, to integrate knowledge and to express ideas acquired throughout the college experience.
These courses reinforce the overall General Education experience by emphasizing ethics, values and norms, and
multicultural awareness as broadly defined.
NOTE: Many departments and programs designate specific courses (either within or outside their major/program)
to fulfill the Special Experience Component requirement. Students should consult with their academic adviser or
department chair regarding specific requirements for their program of study.
Educational Goals:
• Examine interrelationships within and across disciplines;
• Apply problem-solving and/or critical analysis skills using a variety of methods and tools;
• Demonstrate information literacy skills, including the ability to access, evaluate, interpret and use
information from a variety of sources; and
• Address issues in the community, or consider community or social implications of the course (i.e.,
multicultural issues, values, ethics).

Special Experience Component Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ACC 320 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
ACC 491 Account Internship
ANT 455 Anthropology of Death and Dying
ANT 499 Senior Seminar in Anthropology
ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
ATE 405 Athletic Training Clinical Education IV
BIO 418 Biological Research Investigations
BIO 492 Biological and Environmental Science Internship
BUS 492 Business Internship
CDC 498 Senior Project in Communication, Design and Culture
CHD 322 Professional Education Internship
CIS 492 System Development and Implementation
CMD 450 Intro to Clinic Procedures
CSC 492 Senior Project II
DMT 485 Senior Seminar
DMT 495 Internship
EAS 431 Digital Media for Weather and Climate Applications
ECO 460 Global Economic Perspectives
ECO 492 Economic Internship
EET 450 Senior Project
ELE 461 Student Teaching and School Law PreK-4
ELM 461 Student Teaching and School Law Grades 4-8
ENG 499 English Studies Capstone Class
ENS 480 Topics in Field Biology
ESP 461 Student Teaching Practicum
507

General Education Courses: Special Experience Component
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

FIN 420 Securities Industry Essentials Exam Prep
FIN 492 Finance Internship
FIT 410 Wellness Seminar II
GEO 360 Emergency Management
GEO 479 Geography Internship
GLG 391 Geology of the Northwestern U.S. Field Course
GLG 392 Geology of the Southwestern U.S. Field Course
GLG 393 Geology of the Eastern U.S. Field Course
GLG 492 Field Course in Geology
GTY 440 Gerontology Internship
HIS 491 Readings in History
HRM 492 Human Resource Management Internship
JUR 310 Medieval Jurisprudence
JUS 499 Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies
LAW 410 Law and Ethics
LEA 399 Selected Topics in Leadership
LST 490 Seminar in Liberal Studies
MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling
MAT 401 Data Analysis Capstone Project
MAT 419 Math Internship
MDI 300 Dialogue and Differences
MFL 460 Modern Languages and Cultural Internship
MFL 481 Modern Languages Internship
MGT 492 Management Internship
MIS 492 Management Information Systems Internship
MKT 492 Marketing Internship
MUS 482 Music Technology Practicum – Marketing
MUS 483 Music Technology Practicum – Post Production
MUS 484 Music Technology Practicum – Sound Engineer
MUS 485 Music Technology Practicum
MUS 488 Music Technology Internship
MUS 499 Senior Project/Recital
NUR 475 Community Health Nursing
PGM 425 Senior Internship in Professional Golf Management
PHI 325 Philosophy of Science
PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory
POS 450 Seminar in Politics
PSY 469 Psychology Internship
SEC 461 Student Teaching
SOC 379 Special Problems in Sociology
SOC 429 Sociology Internship
SOC 495 Seminar in Sociology
SOW 435 Field Education Seminar
SPT 430 Sport Management Senior Seminar
TED 436 Engineering Design and Development
THE 450 Senior Thesis
TOU 385 Dark Tourism and Extreme Topics
VET 492 Specialty Internship
WST 350 Finding our CHEA

508

General Education Courses: Technological Literacy

Technological Literacy (3 Crs.)
Overview

Students will have a basic understanding of the current and potential significance of technology, as well as its
impact on contemporary society. Technological literacy means knowing how to use tools, resources, processes
and systems to change or to control the natural and artificial environment, thus altering the human condition.
(International Technology Education Association)
Educational Goals:
• To explain major concepts in technology, providing insights into its breadth and into its relationship
to other areas of study;
• To use technologies as they apply to systems designed to meet human needs;
• To design, produce, test and analyze possible solutions to technological problems; and
• To critically evaluate the implications and varying interpretations of technological changes as they
relate to and determine impacts on individuals, society, the environment and the future.

Technological Literacy Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

BIO 201 Survey of Biotechnology
CDC 151 Producing Media Messages
CIS 110 Introduction to Information Systems
CIS 120 Application Programming I
CIS 220 Application Programming II
CIS 352 Global, Economic and Social Ethical Issues in Computing
CSC 101 Personal Productivity Software
CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming Constructs
CSC 124 Computer Programming I
CSC 201 Internet Concepts
CSC 306 FORTRAN
DMT 100 Foundations of Print Media
DMT 180 Foundations of Digital Media
DMT 220 Digital Photography
DMT 225 Digital Page Layout
DMT 240 Vector Based Graphics
DMT 250 Digital Imaging
DMT 350 Motion Graphics
EAS 245 Weather Analysis and Forecasting I
EDU 333 Technology in Teaching and Learning
EDU 335 Teaching in an Online Environment
GCM 410 Digital Portfolio
GET 130 Introduction to Engineering Technology
GIS 222 Geo-Business
GIS 303 Crime Mapping and Spatial Analysis
GIS 311 Geographic Information Systems
GIS 350 Remote Sensing of the Environment
HON 215 Introduction to Disciplinary Research in Technological Literacy
ITE 341 Quality Control
JUS 220 High Technology Crime Investigations
JUS 380 Crime Scene Imaging
JUS 405 Cyber Security
JUS 487 Computer Forensics
JUS 488 Cyber Crime Investigation
509

General Education Courses: Technological Literacy
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

MIS 301 Management Information Systems
SEC 360 Technology Integration in Secondary Education
TED 111 Information Systems
TED 302 Energy and Control Systems
TED 316 Structural Design
TED 426 Manufacturing Enterprises
THE 141 Stagecraft I
THE 150 Introduction to Theatrical Design
THE 211 Lighting I
THE 341 Stagecraft II
THE 480 Digital Performance
VET 230 Digital Diagnostic Imaging

510

General Education Courses: Writing-Intensive Component

Writing-Intensive Component Courses (two
courses)
Overview

Students must complete two Writing-Intensive Component courses in, and as specified by, their major discipline
of study. Writing-Intensive Component courses emphasize professionally oriented writing within a particular
discipline. The Writing-Intensive Component gives students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate the
skills of written communication as they are specifically applied to their major field of study. The Writing-Intensive
Component courses require at least 20 pages, or the equivalent thereof, of formal writing that has undergone
significant revision based on peer or instructor feedback. The 20-page total may be attained through multiple
assignments of varying page length.
Educational Goals:
Application and Synthesis
• To produce prose that is clear, coherent, correct and convincing for readers within the writer's
major discipline of study; and
• To apply strategies for effective cross-cultural communication.
Synthesis and Evaluation
• To write papers that formulate original positions on a problem or issue within the writer's major
discipline of study in the context of a synthesis of multiple primary and/or secondary sources;
• To assess the usefulness and reliability of potential print, electronic and primary research for a
proposed research report within the writer's major discipline of study; and
• To plan, develop and write discipline-appropriately-documented academic and/or professional texts
within the writer's major discipline of study.
NOTE: "Effective cross-cultural communication" here entails writers paying attention to how their texts might best
be crafted for professional audiences (the usual case in discipline-specific writing) or general audiences (the
occasional case).

Writing-Intensive Component Course Menu
Courses
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ANT 355 Prehistoric American Indians
ANT 421 Anthropological Thought
ANT 446 Advanced Forensic Anthropology
ARB 350 Advanced Arabic I
ARB 351 Advanced Arabic II
ARB 480 Selected Topics in Arabic Language and Culture
ART 345 Methods of Art History
ART 422 Art History: The Art World After Modernism
ART 490 Senior Studio Thesis
BIO 326 General Microbiology
BIO 410 Developmental Biology
BIO 414 Plant Ecology
BIO 478 Evolution
BIO 480 Cell Biology
BIO 488 Water Pollution Biology
BUS 499 Integrated Strategic Capstone
CDC 304 Communication Research
CET 360 Microprocessor Engineering
511

General Education Courses: Writing-Intensive Component
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

CHD 322 Professional Education Internship
CHE 472 Advanced Chemistry Lab II
CHE 492 Chemistry Research II
CIS 352 Global, Economic and Social Ethical Issues in Computing
CIS 490 Systems Analysis II
CIS 492 Systems Development and Implementation
CMD 321 Common Organic Disorders
CMD 322 Technical Writing in Health Care and Education
CSC 352 Global, Economic and Social Ethical Issues in Computing
CSC 490 Senior Project I: Software Engineering
CSC 492 Senior Project II
DMT 445 Digital Media Project Planning
EAS 323 Atmospheric Instrumentation and Measurement
EAS 465 Seminar in Atmospheric Science
EAS 542 Applied Climatology
ECO 402 Games and Behavior
ECO 421 Applied Econometrics
EET 450 Senior Project
ELE 410 Pre-K-4 Field Experience
ELE 411 Field Experience K-4
ELM 411 Field Experience 4-6
ELM 412 Field Experience 7-8
ENG 334 Reporting
ENG 337 Survey of American Literature I (to 1865)
ENG 372 Advanced Composition
ENG 406 Advanced Study in Literature
ENG 410 Advanced Study in Creative Writing
ENG 425 Shakespeare
ENG 448 Practical Criticism
ENG 450 Advanced Study in Journalism
ENG 452 Advanced Study in Comprehension and Rhetoric
ENG 478 Advanced Study in Film and Media
ENG 499 English Studies Capstone Class
ENS 420 Principles of Wildlife Management
ENS 424 Fisheries Management
ENS 425 Principles of Aquaculture
ENS 475 Wetlands Ecology
ESP 339 Special Education Field Experience I
ESP 349 Special Education Field Experience II
FIT 425 Evaluating Research in Fitness and Wellness
FIT 430 Applications in Fitness and Wellness Research
GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan
GLG 427 Tectonics
GLG 438 Computer Applications in Earth Science
GLG 441 Advanced Environmental Geology
GLG 448 Watershed Evaluation
GTY 410 Research Methods in Gerontology
GTY 430 Seminar in Gerontology
HIS 491 Reading in History
HIS 495 Seminar in History
HSC 310 Special Populations and Pathology of Disease
HSC 360 Holistic and Alternative Medicine
JUR 300 Classical Jurisprudence
JUR 310 Medieval Jurisprudence
JUS 376 Criminal Procedure
512

General Education Courses: Writing-Intensive Component
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

JUS 496 Criminological Theories
LAW 310 Legal Research and Writing
LAW 410 Law and Ethics
MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling
MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I
MGT 450 Management Research
MKT 431 Marketing Research
MUS 375 Music and Recording Technology II
MUS 477 Music and Recording Technology V
NUR 375 Leadership and Change in Nursing
NUR 465 Nursing Assessment and Promotion
PGM 210 Golf Shop Management
PGM 410 Teaching of Golf II
PHI 335 Aesthetic Theory
PHI 336 Philosophy of Film
PHI 405 Epistemology
PHI 410 Metaphysics
PHY 301 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHY 495 Physics Seminar
POS 301 Research Methods in Political Science
POS 450 Seminar in Politics
PSY 345 History and Systems of Psychology
PSY 365 Research Methods in Psychology
REC 412 Recreation Program Planning and Evaluation
REC 415 Challenges and Trends in Parks and Recreation
SEC 420 Assessment and Interventions
SEC 460 Professional Practices in Secondary Education
SOC 410 Social Theory and Society
SOC 415 Social Science Research Methods
SOW 370 Policy Practice in Social Work
SOW 405 Social Work Research Methods
SPN 311 Spanish Conversation, Composition and Phonetics I
SPN 312 Spanish Conversation, Composition and Phonetics II
TED 450 Teaching Technology in the Secondary School
TED 451 Teaching Technology in the Elementary School
TOU 460 Comprehensive Tourism Planning
VET 301 Contemporary Issues in Veterinary Medicine
VET 492 Specialty Internship
WST 400 Advanced Women’s Studies

513

Course Descriptions

ACC-Accounting
ACC200 - Financial Accounting
The fundamentals of accounting concepts and procedures for sole proprietors, partnerships and corporations. The
interpretation and use of financial statements and other relevant accounting information will be emphasized.

ACC202 - Accounting II
A continuation of basic accounting principles with an emphasis on partnership and corporate accounting.

ACC218 - Federal Income Tax I
This course provides an analysis of the federal income tax structure and procedures. The emphasis is on the
federal law as it applies to individuals.

ACC301 - Intermediate Accounting I
In-depth treatment of basic accounting principles and concepts. A preparation for advanced courses in accounting
and for the theory and practice sections of the uniform CPA examination.

ACC302 - Intermediate Accounting II
A continuation of the in-depth treatment of basic accounting principles and concepts with the emphasis on
corporations. A preparation for advanced courses in accounting and for the theory and practice sections of the
uniform CPA examination.

514

Course Descriptions

ACC318 - Federal Income Tax II
Advanced topics in federal taxation. Partnerships, decedents, estates, trusts, corporations, pension and profitsharing plans, foreign income, securities, transactions, etc.

ACC320 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The focus of this class is service learning. Students will be afforded the opportunity to receive IRS certification
while making a difference in their community. Students will prepare annual income tax returns for low income tax
payers who qualify for the volunteer income tax assistance program (VITA). Before doing so, students must pass
certification exams on tax law, as well as software usage. All returns prepared as part of this class will be subject
to a quality review prior to being filed with the appropriate government agency.

ACC321 - Managerial Accounting
For non-majors; emphasizes the use of accounting data in the decision-making process of a business enterprise.
Topics covered are cost-volume relationships; manufacturing costs and analysis; relevant cost analysis; budgeting
and variance analysis; responsibility accounting and cost allocation; job and process product costing.

ACC331 - Cost Accounting
An introduction to basic cost-accounting principles, cost-volume, profit analysis, standard costing, process and job
order costing, and departmental budgeting.

ACC341 - Nonprofit Accounting
The student will explore the foundation of governmental and non-profit accounting theory. Students will analyze
and apply the generally accepted accounting principles established for governmental and non-profit organizations.
Additionally, students will learn the unique accounting and reporting requirements for non-profit entities. Topics
515

Course Descriptions
examined include those related to financial position, operating results, cash flow, and financial strength. Students
will be shown how various accounting alternatives for recording transactions impact the usefulness of the
information provided for decision making.

ACC401 - Advanced Financial Accounting
Special topics in accounting. Mergers and acquisitions, consolidated financial reports, fiduciaries, etc.

ACC441 - Auditing
Internal control evaluation and financial compliance, professional ethics, auditing standards and procedures,
statistical sampling, and EDP auditing.

ACC450 - Introduction to Accounting Fraud Investigation
This class provides an introduction into fraud investigation from the perspective of an accounting professional.
Coverage includes defining fraud, introduction to various fraudulent accounting schemes, reflection upon high
profile fraud cases, quantitative and qualitative investigative techniques, understanding and testing internal
controls over financial reporting, and professional ethics considerations.

ACC451 - Advanced Accounting Fraud Investigation
This class provides an advanced review of the strategies relevant to fraud investigation. Furthermore, students
will have the opportunity to apply these skills within the context of an actual forensic investigation and valuation.

ACC491 - Accounting Internship
The student is placed with a business firm, bank, government agency or nonprofit organization performing
accounting tasks. The internship experience offers a practical training ground for students that supplements
516

Course Descriptions
academic training by permitting them to apply the theories, concepts and techniques learned through their other
coursework to address actual problems in a real business environment.

ACC735 - Emerging Issues in Accounting
This class integrates accounting theory with the current practices being conducted in the field. This class will
provide the student with the opportunity to witness how accounting professionals today are responding to the
foundational issues in the field.

Advisor Approval
ADVAPR - Advisor Approval Required
This course requires that a Course Substitution Form be signed by your advisor and department chair. The form
should ten be submitted to the Dean of your college for final approval and processing.

ANT-Anthropology
ANT100 - Introduction to Anthropology
This course is an introduction to biological anthropology (primatology, hominid evolution, variation in modern
humans), archaeology (methods, evidences of the evolution and diffusion of culture), anthropological linguistics,
and cultural anthropology (methods of participant observation, comparative data from non-Western societies,
diversity and unity of culture).

517

Course Descriptions

ANT101 - Archaeology Field School
An introduction to archaeological procedures by participation in the excavation of a site, this course provides the
opportunity for students to be involved in all phases of an archaeological excavation, from initial preparation of the
site for excavation through the processing of artifacts at the campus archaeological laboratory.

ANT220 - Aztecs, Mayas and Incas
An introduction and survey of pre-conquest Latin America with special emphasis on the Culture History and
Archaeology of Mesoamerica and the Andean Culture areas. The overall purpose of this course is to develop a
context for understanding the complex origin of civilizations in Mesoamerica and the Andean Culture areas and
the origins of agriculture in the Americas.

ANT231 - Medical Anthropology
. This introductory course emphasizes the contributions from biological anthropology, archaeology and cultural
anthropology to the study of human sickness and health.

ANT232 - Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology
This course for both majors and non-majors introduces students to the field of biological anthropology, including
the study of evolutionary theory, modern human populations, the behavior and ecology of nonhuman primates,
and the primate (human and nonhuman) fossil record. Special emphasis will be directed toward human form and
behavior as a result of the complex interplay of biology and culture acting over millions of years of evolutionary
change.

518

Course Descriptions

ANT245 - Human Osteology
This lab-intensive course is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the complexity and usefulness
of the study of human teeth and bones. Osteology is the study of human skeletal remains and is a crucial part
of the physical anthropology curriculum. It has applications in archaeology, anatomy, paleontology and forensic
science. Students will learn the entire human skeleton and be able to identify bones and teeth from fragments;
determine qualities such as sex, age and pathology from osteological remains; and prepare a professional report
on these topics. The application of such knowledge and training is extended into the medical profession, forensic
investigation and paleoanthropology/archaeology.

ANT254 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
This course teaches the basic analysis of human remains for the medico-legal profession, covering the
development of the field of forensic anthropology, how the biological profile of an individual is determined from
the skeleton, how skeletal traumas are evaluated, estimation of the interval since death, and how far these
assessments can be supported. The course includes discussion of investigation of crime scenes, the legal role
of the physical anthropologist as an expert witness, and the importance of report preparation. Case studies of
documented individuals are used. While the practical aspects of this field will be the primary focus, attention will
also be drawn to the incorporation of anthropological approaches to dealing with death and the handling of human
remains.

ANT280 - Indians of North America
This course is a Holistic study (historical, cultural and environmental) of selective Native American cultural groups
from cultural areas in North America, with an emphasis upon populations living in the United States and Canada.
In addition, a brief overview of the prehistory of each cultural area is provided in order to help develop an historical
context for each of the cultural groups to be examined.

519

Course Descriptions

ANT290 - Introduction to Archaeology
Students are introduced to the subject of Archaeology by focusing upon what archaeologists try to accomplish,
how they conduct their work, and why. More specifically, the course focuses on the methods employed by
archaeologists to located, recover and to study cultures and peoples ways of life using the shreds of evidence
recovered during excavation and from museum collections.

ANT300 - Cultural Views of Women
This discussion-based course is structured around the theme of how various world societies have viewed women.
The cross-cultural perspective is the means by which American students learn to appreciate other cultural points
of view and become more self-aware of their own cultural views about women.

ANT329 - Anthropology Internship
Learning new ideas and skills, as well as applying those already learned in class, is the objective of an internship.
Internships are conducted under the guidance of both an on-site and a campus supervisor. Internships are a
means for exploring career opportunities.

ANT340 - Research Laboratory in Physical Anthropology
This course will provide the student practical, hands-on experience in the cleaning/conservation, cataloging
process and basic analysis (classification and description) of specimens commonly used in physical anthropology
and how to report the results of laboratory analysis. It shows also how analysis and theory are inescapably
linked. Hands-on projects use skeletal elements, dental, biological and paleontological specimens. Students will
apply the scientific method in their analysis of data and will report the results in a professional manner within the
classroom.

520

Course Descriptions

ANT341 - Research Laboratory in Archaeology
This course will provide the student practical, hands-on experience in the cleaning/conservation, cataloging
process, basic analysis (classification and description) of artifacts from archaeological contexts, and how to
report the results of laboratory analysis. It shows also how analysis and theory are inescapably linked. Handson projects use faunal, lithic, ground stone and ceramic collections recovered from Late Prehistoric sites from
southwestern Pennsylvania. Students apply the principles of hypothesis testing to artifact assemblages from sites
that are part of ongoing research into the prehistory of southwestern Pennsylvania and the lower upper Ohio River
Valley.

ANT345 - Cultural Politics of Food and Eating
An advanced interdisciplinary course on the cross-cultural study of cultural differences and similarities in the
display, exchange and consumption of food both prehistorically and historically. Since food serves more than just
a dietary need, studying how it is manipulated can shed light on the political, social and economic agendas of
individuals, groups and governments. The course draws from the fields of psychology, sociology, political science,
history and anthropology.

ANT355 - Prehistoric American Indians
The course provides an overview of North American Prehistory, with a special emphasis on the eastern United
States. Using the traditional chronology developed for the eastern United States in the 1950’s, the social,
economic, subsistence and political systems of these populations will be examined in some detail using
archaeologically recovered remains, beginning with the initial occupation sometime prior to 15,000 B.C. and
concluding during the 17th century.

521

Course Descriptions

ANT360 - Historical Archaeology
The course provides an introduction to the field of historical archaeology. It uses a combined lecture/discussion
format and is divided into two main parts. The first half is descriptive and covers the definition of the field, its
history, and methodology. The second half used a topical approach and provides an introduction to some of the
ways that historical archaeologists have examined our historic past.

ANT370 - Forensic Archaeology
Forensic Archaeology is an interdisciplinary course designed to introduce archaeology, forensic anthropology, and
criminal justice majors to the procedures associated with the location, identification, recovery and documentation
of buried human remains. The course contains three main components: identifying human remains, strategies of
locating human remains, and procedures for the recovery and documental of those remains. Students will obtain
practical, hands-on training in each of the three areas.

ANT379 - Special Problems in Anthropology
Special Problems in Anthropology is a topics course. Areas not covered by the existing curriculum can be
explored in a focused study on a topic identified by a faculty member.

ANT385 - Primate Societies and Behavior
This course is an advanced study of the nonhuman primates, including classification to the generic level.

ANT390 - Human Origins
Contemporary biological study of human origins, emphasizing evolutionary theory, genetics, non-human primates,
and Paleoanthropology. The importance of technology and the emergence and development of culture are also
emphasized.
522

Course Descriptions

ANT400 - Fundamentals of Archaeological Theory
The course is devoted to an examination of how archaeologists know what they know and how validity of
archaeological interpretation is assessed. The course reviews major theoretical and methodological approaches
and issues in the discipline from the 18th century to modern times. Topics that may be addressed include:
examination of settlement patterns, identity and affiliation, sample bias and its impact on interpretation,
interdisciplinary approaches in archaeology, research design, and applied archaeology.

ANT421 - Anthropological Thought
Within a seminar context, the history of anthropological thought is examined from the period of the Enlightenment
to modern times. Particular emphasis is placed on the emergence of the various schools of anthropology that
have developed and waned over the past 100 years.

ANT445 - Advanced Methods in Archaeology
A study of applications of technology to the study of archaeological remains, this advanced course focuses
on geophysical reconnaissance, GIS, microscopic study of use-wear patterns on bone and stone tools, aerial
photography, and other analytical techniques for the study of specific categories of archaeological remains. This
course allows the students to acquire hands-on experience that is not available in any other course.

ANT446 - Advanced Forensic Anthropology
Forensic anthropology is an applied area of physical anthropology. Students in this lab-intensive and lecture
course will become familiar with the use and limitations of the most important osteological methods currently
used by forensic anthropologists. This course employs methods developed in osteology, skeletal biology,
bioarchaeology and paleopathology to the recovery and identification of human remains in a medico-legal context.

523

Course Descriptions

ANT455 - Anthropology of Death & Dying
This seminar course explores death and dying from multiple cultural perspectives, utilizing both scientific and
humanistic approaches in anthropology and related fields. This course investigates varied cultural views on the
causes, meanings, and impacts of death and dying on humans, from the earliest archaeological evidence to
modern times.

ANT497 - Seminar in Physical Anthropology
This is an advanced course for studying a specific theoretical and/or methodological issue in physical
anthropology. Examples of topics include primatology, classification and systematics, dental anthropology, and
paleopathology. The selection of the topic or topics to be examined will vary in accordance with the research
interests of the instructor and the students.

ANT498 - Seminar in Archaeology
An advanced course for studying a specific theoretical and/or methodological issue in archaeology. Examples of
topics include settlement pattern archaeology, evolutionary archaeology, household archaeology, classification,
systematics and cultural history units such as the Late Prehistoric and the Late Woodland. The selection of the
topic or topics to be examined will vary in accordance with the research interests of the instructor and students.

ANT499 - Senior Seminar in Anthropology
All seniors are required to take this course. The senior seminar is an in-depth examination of issues relevant
to the health, vitality and practice of anthropology. Some of the topics to be discussed include epistemology,
paradigms, interdisciplinary research, discipline goals, professional ethics, publication and careers.

524

Course Descriptions

ARB-Arabic
ARB101 - Elementary Arabic I
This is the beginner level in Arabic. This course covers and emphasizes the development of the basic skills of the
Arabic language and includes instruction in basic pronunciation, comprehension, communication, and grammar.
Students will also become acquainted with the culture of the Arab world and establish a solid foundation for more
advanced courses in Arabic.

ARB102 - Elementary Arabic II
Elementary Arabic II is the continuation of Elementary Arabic I. This course continues to introduce students to the
people and culture of the Arabic-speaking world. Students will become familiar with Arabic grammar and language
structure. They will have maximum opportunity to use the different language skills: listening, speaking, reading,
and writing in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Students will develop greater competency in understanding MSA
in both its written and spoken forms and in producing the language in writing and speech. This course will have a
greater emphasis on active vocabulary learning, proper grammatical application and on developing the ability to
use the language in real-world everyday situations.

ARB203 - Intermediate Arabic I
Intermediate Arabic I is the continuation of Elementary Arabic II. Prior to this course, students must have basic
background knowledge in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) vocabulary and syntax at the elementary level; they
should have basic ability to communicate, using simple sentences and have the ability to comprehend simple
written and spoken instructions and conversations in basic MSA. In this course, students will acquire additional
vocabulary and a greater understanding of more complex grammatical structures. There will be an increased use
of Arabic language at this level in instructions and communication. This course will provide the students with a
strong foundation at the intermediate level in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. There will be a continued

525

Course Descriptions
emphasis on the acquisition of more complex grammatical structures, expanding vocabulary and discourse skills,
and developing competence in a wide range of communicative situations using all language skills.

ARB204 - Intermediate Arabic II
Intermediate Arabic II is the continuation of Intermediate Arabic I. This course provides additional practice to help
students attain a higher level of skill development (e.g., listening, speaking, reading and writing) and linguistic
accuracy. This course adopts a skills-based approach in which students gain mastery of the language through
the use of authentic materials taken from various sources (books, periodicals, videos and radio documentaries).
The selection of the materials is based on the complexity of the tasks and the students’ professional and personal
interests. Teaching vocabulary and grammar is integrated to the skills-based activities, and is incorporated in the
class activities as an aid to overcome any communication problems. Teaching techniques are student-centered,
with the instructor as the facilitator. Instructions will be conducted mostly in Arabic.

ARB311 - Arabic Conversation
Arabic conversation is designed for students who want to acquire a speaking knowledge of the language with a
focus on communication, comprehension, and cultural information about Arabic customs. In this course, students
will engage in "real-time" discussions, debate, presentations, and reporting activities.

ARB341 - Contemporary Arabic Culture
This course will engage students in the study of a variety of artistic and socio-cultural aspects of the modern Arab
world. There will be an emphasis on representative cultural artifacts (from literature and other arts) that have
come to define the region, as well as on culturally specific constructions of gender, ethnicity, race, and diversity.
Special attention will be given to the characteristics of the Arabic language, family, gender relations, the Arab
experience in the U.S., Arab-American relations, the role of the past, social change, Arab literature, art and music.

526

Course Descriptions
It promotes tolerance and understanding by providing students with a realistic view of the cultural contours of the
modern Arab World and the richness of the Arab cultural heritage.

ARB342 - The Culture of Islam
This course will engage students in the study of the culture of Islam. There will be an emphasis on the identifying
preconceived notions relating to Islam. This course will compare and contrast the history, essential tenets,
and central practices of Islam to Judaism and Christianity. The context in which Islam began and the role of
Muhammad (PBUH) on Islam will also be discussed. The Five Pillars of the Islamic faith and the split in Islam
into the two major sects, Sunni, and Shi'a, will be explained. Due to the current events in the Middle East and
the great number of social media users, this course will help students to understand a culture where secularism,
capitalism, and materialism have no value.

ARB343 - Images of Islam: From Spain to Iran
This course discusses the influence of Islam on art and architecture from select countries from Spain to Iran. It
provides an accessible and appealing examination of the significant artistic, architectural, and cultural dimensions
of the Islamic World and their influences on the West.

ARB350 - Advanced Arabic I
Advanced Arabic I is the continuation of Intermediate Arabic II. In this course, students will acquire a genuine
command of the Arabic language with proficiency and the ability to communicate by listening, speaking, reading
and writing. There is intense practice in conversation, composition and phonetics based on modem prose, as well
as on natural spontaneous speech models. This course will be conducted in Arabic.

527

Course Descriptions

ARB351 - Advanced Arabic II
This course is a continuation of Advanced Arabic I; it is intended to further develop students' proficiencies in
speaking, writing, listening and reading so that they can be at a level necessary to communicate with flexibility,
knowledge and ease in the language. Emphasis will mainly be placed on composition and oral discussion as
well as concepts necessary for a sophisticated appraisal of literature and culture in Arabic. This course will be
conducted in Arabic.

ARB401 - Introduction to Arabic Linguistics
This course will focus on the study of Arabic as “a language system” in terms of modern linguistic analysis.
Students will study the language’s sound system (phonology), word structure (morphology, particularly roots and
patterns), phrase and sentence structure (syntax), and meaning at the word and sentential level (semantics). The
history of Arabic and the issue of diglossia in Arabic-speaking countries will be discussed. The linguistic features
of both Standard Arabic and the modern Arabic dialects of today will also be covered.

ARB402 - Arabic Translation
This course introduces students to the basic techniques of Arabic-English translation. Students will work on
stylistic, syntactic, technical, and cultural problems encountered in the Arabic-English translation process. It
focuses on the process and quality of translation with emphasis on cultural differences. Exercises will provide
translation practice with different types of texts and documents.

ARB421 - Arabic Literature in Translation
This course is a survey of Arabic literature in translation with a focus on continuity and change, influence, and
major trends, themes, and genres. It will provide students with a foundation in Arabic literature. Students will be
introduced to short stories, novels, essays, poetry, and plays.

528

Course Descriptions

ARB480 - Selected Topics in Arabic Language and Culture
This course provides students the opportunity to explore and research Arabic language and culture-related topics
of interest that are not available as regular course offerings of the University.

ART-Art
ART106 - Art Appreciation
This course provides a very approachable and easy-to-understand guide to the key visual design building blocks,
materials, processes, styles and history of the whole of Western Art. Students will also gain reference knowledge
of the key timeline of the major artists, artworks and art processes from the past and present, and why art
developed the way it did.

ART109 - Landmarks of World Art
Landmarks of World Art is an introduction to the defining moments of world architecture from prehistory to the
present.

ART110 - Drawing I
A beginning course in drawing skills and techniques stressing line, contour and value studies, and the study of
linear perspective, this course stresses rendering techniques and the visual skills necessary for students to draw
what they see.

ART118 - History of Making
This course studies the history of making art from antiquity to the modern period. It includes major artists, groups,
and stylistic developments of specific time periods, exploring artists and works in their historical, cultural, and

529

Course Descriptions
social contexts. It focuses on several forms of visual art/culture, including sculpture, painting, prints, ceramics,
jewelry, and includes on-site visits to museums and galleries, as well as the making of artistic objects.

ART119 - Design 2-D
This is an introduction to the creative and practical foundations of seeing, thinking, making, and communicating
via 2-D space. Students become more aware of the design—the organization and application of visual language.
Design awareness is structured by focusing learning on the identification and thoughtful manipulation of
the specific basic elements and principles of visual language. Students learn by solving, and professionally
presenting, many minor and several major visual problems in 2-D design.

ART120 - Design 3-D
This course is an examination of elements and principles of three-dimensional visual composition. These include
all the elements and principles used in two-dimensional design, as well as the concepts of mass and volume.

ART127 - Introduction to Graphic Design
The course will introduce the student to the Macintosh as a production tool. It will provide the student with an
understanding of the major concepts in the field of graphic design and how design relates to advertising and
marketing.

ART130 - Biological Illustration: Form and Function
An introductory course in Biology and Drawing with an emphasis on the relation between form and function.
Working with plants and animals, and using a combination of macroscopic and microscopic specimens, students
will focus on the careful observation and interpretation of biological forms. Drawing instruction will focus on a
variety of techniques commonly used in the biological sciences. Biology instruction will introduce students to basic

530

Course Descriptions
scientific methodology, the diversity of living forms, the variety of ecological strategies related to those forms, and
their scientific classification.

ART212 - Art History I
Art History I introduces students to the historical unfolding of the earliest significant ideas, images, events, artists
and personalities involved with the visual arts - from cave art to the dawning of the Renaissance. The textual
focus is upon these earliest visual arts from Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. Through lectures, visual aids and
opportunities for study in the field, students with or without any prior knowledge of visual art will learn how to make
the art of the period accessible and useful.

ART214 - Art History II
This course introduces students to the major monuments of art history from 1300 to the present. Significant
artistic developments in painting, sculpture and architecture from the Renaissance through the present are
examined within their historical and cultural contexts. The course thus provides a lens through which to
understand the formal characteristics, subject matter and meaning of art as it relates to its social-historical
context.

ART215 - Digital Painting I
This is a first level digital painting studio course. It utilizes Photoshop and introduces basic principles and
techniques towards using digital painting in the CGI fields. The focus will be on matte painting bases, art theory,
and criticism used to produce successful digital art images.

ART227 - Graphic Design Studio 1
In this course the student will develop a thorough working understanding of QuarkXPress, to develop skills in
creative, visual problem solving for the purpose of communication using the elements and principles of design.
531

Course Descriptions

ART233 - Natural Science Drawing
An introductory course in observational drawing from biological specimens and outdoor field studies. Working
with plant, animal, and landscape subjects, students will focus on the careful observation of natural forms and
phenomena. Students will practice methods of scientific illustration through detailed renderings of organisms
from direct observation supplemented by visual research. Through slide lectures, students will be introduced
to masterworks of natural science drawing, as well as the work of great landscape painters and animal artists.
Outdoor field trips will include specimen-gathering and the sketching of landscapes with clouds, water, waves,
and land forms. Advanced art students will have the option of working in color with oils or watercolor. Upper level
science students may concentrate on drawing subjects that relate to their particular areas of interest. The course
is repeatable.

ART243 - Introduction to Asian Art
This course is an introduction to the major artistic traditions of East Asia from prehistory to the present. Works
of art from India, China, and Japan are considered in relationship to their social-historical contexts. The course
material includes archeological sites such as tombs; images and architecture of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam;
and issues of modernism in East Asian art.

ART244 - Black Art
This course will give students a unique focus to Black Art. The course is designed to connect art, community
cultural development, and Black Art throughout the world. Through artist profiles and discussions that provoke
a variety of views, students will be challenged to write and present their answers to how racial and cultural links
are visually portrayed. When given the opportunity to compare and contrast international Black Art, students can
make connections to subject matter and a variety of techniques.

532

Course Descriptions

ART261 - Typography
This course is designed to teach effective use of typography as it relates to graphic design. The course covers,
in detail, fundamental studio elements along with historical perspectives to give the student deeper insight and
understanding.

ART262 - Color Theory
The course is designed to teach the effective use of color across the areas of art and design. The course covers
in detail fundamental studio elements along with historical perspective.

ART270 - Art History Today
Art History Today is an introduction to the study of art history that emphasizes the global context in which art
historians understand and study art history today. The relevance of art history beyond the classroom will be
emphasized.

ART295 - Surface Design
Surface designs are everywhere we look: from clothing, to the interior and exterior coverings of where we live and
work. In this course students discover how to identify and use the elements, principles in a variety of applications
of surface design. Students also will explore a cursory history of materials and processes from around the world
as they are applied to unique and patterned surface designs. Students will see what they are learning applied to
several “field trips” to real-life places to identify and deconstruct specific surface design applications and design
strategies.

533

Course Descriptions

ART308 - Art History: Ancient to Medieval
This course introduces students to the historical unfolding of the earliest significant ideas, images, events, artists
and personalities involved with the visual arts — from cave art to the dawning of the Renaissance. The textual
focus is upon these earliest visual arts from Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. Through lectures, visual aids and
opportunities for study in the field, students with or without prior knowledge of visual art will learn how to make the
art of this period accessible and useful.

ART310 - Advanced Drawing
This advanced drawing course explores expressive drawing techniques and drawing media and is a continuation
of work to improve performance of academic drawing skills. Emphasis is placed on drawing from a model to
develop a knowledge of human anatomy and to understand its effects on the surface information of the human
form. Basic drawing skills are required.

ART312 - New & Emerging Digital Art Media.
Many traditional mediums are offered in art. This course open to all focuses on new and emerging digital art
media from the late 19th century to the present dealing with themes such as collaboration, identity, appropriation,
open sourcing, telepresence, surveillance, corporate parody, intervention and hacktivism, and social justice.
These new art forms include digital painting, projection, animation, virtual art, interactive art, video games, 3D
printing, and biotechnology. The students will produce, present, and critique individual and group projects utilizing
these concepts from new and emerging art media.

ART315 - Digital Painting I
This is a first level digital painting studio course. It utilizes Photoshop and introduces the most important principles
and techniques towards using digital painting in the CGI fields. The focus will be on matte painting bases, art
theory, and criticism used to produce successful digital art images, individually and collaboratively.
534

Course Descriptions

ART323 - Women in Art
This course focuses on women both as the subject and the creators of art with a particular emphasis on the
19th and 20th centuries. The course is thematically organized while at the same time retaining a sense of
chronology. Among those artists that we will consider are: Artemisia Gentileschi, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt,
Alice Neel, Lee Krasner, Judy Chicago, and Shirin Neshat. In addition to women in art, the course also explores
the development of and debates amongst feminist approaches to art history.

ART326 - Contemporary Art
This course will consider developments in art objects and theory from the 1950s to the present with an emphasis
on understanding examples of contemporary art within their specific social-historical contexts. The period is
marked by dramatic changes in art and society that necessitate a consideration of art beyond the Western world
to a global context. Artists including Robert Mapplethorpe, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Chris Ofili and Ai Weiwei,
among many others, will be discussed.

ART327 - Graphic Design Studio II
This course will provide the student with an understanding of graphic design history, theory and criticism. The
student will demonstrate this knowledge through projects utilizing previous computer skills while developing an
advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.

ART329 - Art Internship
This course will provide the student with supervised experience in applied settings. Students gain experience
in setting up exhibits, cleaning and repairing of art works, graphic arts production techniques, organizing and
promoting arts and cultural events.

535

Course Descriptions

ART345 - Methods of Art History
Methods of Art History is an introduction to the history of the art historical discipline and its research and
interpretive methods. Rather than discuss the what of art history – that is, the major works and their histories - as
most art history courses do, this course addresses the how of art history. We will consider various ways in which
art historians interpret a work of art according to its specific and unique characteristics, the place and time period
in which the work is created, and the changing nature of viewers’ responses to it.

ART350 - Printmaking: Relief
This is a hands-on introduction to, and continued development of, the fundamental ideas, processes, practices,
styles, methods, techniques and professional presentation of relief printmaking as an art form. The history,
aesthetics and critical frontiers of relief printmaking as an art form will also be addressed throughout the course.
Repeatable.

ART351 - Printmaking: Intaglio
This is a hands-on introduction to, and continued development of, the fundamental ideas, processes, practices,
styles, methods, techniques and professional presentation of intaglio printmaking as an art form. The history,
aesthetics and critical frontiers of intaglio printmaking as an art form will also be addressed throughout the course.
Repeatable.

ART352 - Printmaking Processes
Printmaking Processes is a repeatable course that exposes students to all the major printmaking processes.
Students learn to create in all the major “green” (safe) printmaking processes, at least half that can be made
safely at home or in school. Students will be able to identify all of the major types of prints and printmaking
processes used from the 1500’s until now. Students will also be able to specifically design and create images for

536

Course Descriptions
at least 5 different areas of printmaking processes, and professionally present their best work in an exhibition they
organize at the end of the semester.

ART372 - Creative Arts for Elementary Education and Early
Childhood
This course provides a survey of concepts, theories, and experiences for integrating arts education into the
elementary classroom curriculum. Students will have practical experiences in art, music and theatre along with
arts and education theories. This course will enable future teachers to develop arts experiences and lesson plans
for children.

ART376 - Jewelry/Metals: Casting
This course is designed to give the student a thorough introduction to the materials and processes used in the
jewelry/metals medium with a specific emphasis on the casting process. Design issues as well as technical
processes will be addressed through a variety of studio exercises and problems. Creativity, problem solving skills
and craftsmanship will all be emphasized as well as an understanding of the cultural and historical aspects of this
expressive medium. Repeatable.

ART377 - Jewelry/Metals: Fabrication
This course is designed to give the student a thorough introduction to the materials and processes used in the
jewelry/metals medium with a specific emphasis on the fabrication process. Design issues as well as technical
processes will be addressed through a variety of studio exercises and problems. Creativity, problem solving skills
and craftsmanship will all be emphasized as well as an understanding of the cultural and historical aspects of this
expressive medium. Repeatable.

537

Course Descriptions

ART382 - Ceramics Studio
Beginning Ceramics is an introductory exploration of clay through hand building techniques and the potter's
wheel. Students will examine the various forms and functions of the ceramic vessel. The course will focus on
forming processes and the glazing and firing of pieces made in the studio.

ART383 - Painting Studio
An introduction to the fundamentals of painting, this course places emphasis on fundamental techniques of
rendering, including the study of light and shadow, color, intensity control and projection, and recession of objects
in space. Work and exercises are done primarily in oil paints. Work in watercolor or acrylic may be done with prior
approval of the instructor.

ART385 - Sculpture Studio
This course is an introduction to the basic language, elements, media, tools, techniques and principles of the
organization of sculpture. The basic techniques of manipulation, subtraction, substitution and addition involving
different media and tools is covered.

ART388 - Critical Writing in Art
This writing intensive course for Art and Design students prepares them for life as a professional artist or
designer. Through analysis, deconstruction and personal investigation, students will develop necessary skills in
writing about art and design.

ART410 - Teaching Visual Art in Pre-K Through Grade 8
This course is designed to prepare beginning teachers of visual art to effectively meet the diverse challenges of
teaching at the Pre-K through grade 8 levels of learning. There is a distinct emphasis upon directing teachers of
538

Course Descriptions
visual art to establish a safe, efficient, creative, classroom driven by a student-centered/ developmentally sound /
standards-based curriculum that accounts for no child being left behind. Ways of finding and exploiting traditional
and non traditional techniques and technologies in the visual arts will be exposed if not explored. Students will be
required to work in the classroom, visit and use community resources, and develop an art education portfolio.

ART420 - Contemporary Issues in Art
This course focuses on issues of contemporary concern in art history. The topics are faculty-selected and of
contemporary consequence.

ART422 - Art History: The Art World After Modernism
This is a seminar in art theory: The Art World after modernism is a discussion-based course which considers
the theoretical concerns informing and shaping artistic production and dialogue in the late 20th and 21st
centuries. The study of primary sources in the form of critical writings addressing late modern, postmodern and
contemporary art provides students with a thorough grounding in the bases for the development of the historical
movements and the distinctive approaches to artistic production of the period. The course affords students the
opportunity to integrate the knowledge of art history gleaned in survey courses with an extensive examination of
salient art criticism and theory.

ART427 - Graphic Design Studio 3
In this course the student will create portfolio quality pieces which reflect current marketing and advertising
strategies. Students will build upon their previous technical experience in QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator,
while developing advanced technical experience with Adobe Photoshop.

539

Course Descriptions

ART428 - Graphic Design Studio 4
This course is designed to develop advanced graphic communication concepts and skills. Emphasis will be
placed on client relationships and professional practices.

ART438 - Figure Drawing
This advanced-level drawing course is a repeatable course which focuses on drawing from a model from life.
Students work from live nude and clothed models to develop a high level of skill in drawing the human figure while
exploring a wide variety of drawing media and techniques.

ART490 - Senior Studio Thesis
This capstone course for B.F.A. students prepares them for life as a professional fine artist. This course
culminates in a professional portfolio, including a resume, artist's statement, biography and website, a grant
proposal, an action plan for employment or graduate studies, and a solo or two-person gallery exhibition.

ART493 - Advanced Ceramics
This advanced course in ceramics skills and techniques on the potter's wheel and in-hand forming methods
places considerable emphasis on glazing and firing a body of work completed through an in-depth study in clay.

ART496 - Advanced Painting
This repeatable painting studio develops proficiencies in painting techniques, rendering skills and the visual
analysis of forms. Students explore a variety of painting methods, subjects and themes toward the goal of having
each student achieve a unique approach to form and content.

540

Course Descriptions

ART498 - Advanced Sculpture
This repeatable studio course in sculpture is designed to enable students who are seriously interested in sculpture
to experiment with many types of media and to investigate other seasonable materials that can be used in
sculpture. They will also be expected to impose on themselves problems which demonstrate critical thinking and
analysis of materials.

ATE-Athletic Training
ATE150 - Introduction to Athletic Training
This course provides the students associated with Cal U an opportunity to learn and understand common injuries
and illnesses associated with athletic participation. Additionally, the course introduces the student to introduction,
rehabilitation, and treatment approaches for athletic injuries. The course also addresses the prevention and
implication of athletic injuries. Lastly, the laboratory component of the course educates students with skills needed
for entry into the professional phase portion of the undergraduate athletic training education program (ATEP).
These skills can be applied in a clinical setting immediately and only after the student has been accepted into the
professional phase of the undergraduate ATEP.

ATE215 - Evidence Based Practice
Students will be introduced to evidence based practice approaches to help in making educated clinical decisions
once they become a certified athletic trainer. The course will provide the student with skills to differentiate
between academic and non-academic literature with the intent to strengthen their knowledge for clinical practice,
engage in academic writing, and interpret academic literature relating to statistical reporting.

541

Course Descriptions

ATE340 - Sports Nutrition
This course entails the study of basic concepts of nutrition and the effects of sound nutritional practices on
everyday life and sports. The course is designed to allow students to apply nutritional concepts, thus enhancing
athletic performance.

ATE445 - Pilates as Therapeutic Exercise
This course will teach the philosophy and methods of Joseph Pilates. Students will learn to lengthen and
strengthen the Powerhouse (area from the pelvic girdle to the shoulder girdle) through the original exercises
developed by Joseph Pilates. Participants will not only learn the exercises, but how to cue them effectively and
adapt them to general fitness classes and personal training or rehabilitation clients. Following the course, students
will have the option of sitting for the Powerhouse Pilates certification exam to obtain a certificate as a Pilates Mat
Instructor.

ATE460 - Sports Medicine Research
Different types of research, particularly descriptive and experimental, are presented. Emphasis is placed on
developing library research skills, critically analyzing research, and becoming a knowledgeable consumer of
research in order to apply it in the clinical environment.

BIO-Biological Science
BIO103 - Contemporary Issues in Biology
An introduction to biology for non-science majors, with an emphasis on current socio-biological problems. Issues
such as genetic engineering, health and disease, evolution, behavior, biodiversity and others will be discussed,
along with their underlying biological principles. The course will address the social, political, economic and ethical

542

Course Descriptions
impact of biology on society, with and allow individuals to be better informed about how biology affects their daily
lives.

BIO112 - Biology of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
A comprehensive review of the biology of sexually transmitted diseases. The course will cover the principles of
disease and epidemiology, the biology and ecology of the microbial agents that cause STDs, the host response to
disease, treatments, and preventative measures.

BIO117 - Introduction to Human Biology
This course is intended as an introduction to the human body systems and the disease states associated with
these systems. Students will be introduced to each of the body’s systems through a description of the structures
that make up the organ system followed by a rudimentary explanation of its physiology and examples of diseases
associated with that system. Emphases will be placed on homeostasis and the interrelatedness of the body
systems.

BIO120 - General Zoology
A comprehensive survey of the animal kingdom, the course places an emphasis on evolutionary relationships and
the interrelationships of animals with their environments. Laboratory study of representative members of the major
phyla is included.

BIO125 - General Botany
This course is a survey of form and function of the major plant groups as well as the bacteria, algae, water molds,
slime molds and fungi within the overall framework of a modern phylogenetic system of classification.

543

Course Descriptions

BIO126 - Introductory Microbiology Online
This course provides a completely online lecture and laboratory introducing the study of the prokaryotic and
eukaryotic world of microorganisms. The medically important concepts of microbiology including microbial control,
principles of infectious disease, disease prevention and control will be presented.

BIO130 - Biological Illustration: Form and Function
An introductory course in biology and drawing with an emphasis on the relationship between form and function.
Working with plants and animals, and using a combination of macroscopic and microscopic specimens, students
will focus on the careful observation and interpretation of biological forms. Drawing instruction will focus on a
variety of techniques commonly used in the biological sciences. Biology instruction will introduce students to basic
scientific methodology, the diversity of living forms, the variety of ecological strategies related to those forms and
their scientific classification.

BIO201 - Survey of Biotechnology
A survey of the scientific principles, research methods, commercial applications, societal impacts, and business
environment that impact and define the operation of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Students
will learn how genes, proteins and cells work, how biotechnologists study and manipulate living organisms,
and how those methods are used to solve problems and create products in medicine, agriculture, industry,
criminal justice and the environment. Students will examine ethical, social and economic issues affecting
the use of biotechnologies, and the business and regulatory environment in which biotechnology companies
operate. The course gives a detailed industry overview relevant to science, engineering, computer science,
information management, and business majors considering technical or business careers in biotechnology and
pharmaceutical companies or any student interesting in biotechnology's impact on the human condition.

544

Course Descriptions

BIO210 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals I
This course begins to cover the fundamentals of comparative anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. An
emphasis is placed on understanding anatomical terms of position and direction, histology, the integumentary
system, the nervous system, the skeletal system, and the cardiovascular system.

BIO215 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of cell chemistry and biology as well as
introduce the concepts and skills of molecular biology. It will cover topics such as cellular organization in both
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells including subcellular structures, metabolism, and genome organization. It will
explore Mendelian and molecular genetics and gene expression. The lab portion will consist of exercises and
experiments designed to demonstrate these topics.

BIO218 - Genetics
Genetics plays an important role in all aspects of biology, acting on molecules, cells, organisms and populations.
Genetic analysis also provides a powerful approach to address biological questions, and its methodologies are
employed in fields as diverse as biotechnology, forensics, medicine and conservation. This course introduces
students to the principles of classical and molecular genetics. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic
concepts of genetics and on using genetic analysis to study biological problems, developing analytical and
problemsolving skills. BIO 218 will provide students with a strong background in genetics, which will be useful for
those interested in pursuing a career in the life sciences, conservation and population biology, health sciences,
biotechnology or medical professions.

BIO220 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals II
This course covers the fundamentals of comparative anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. An emphasis
is placed on understanding the circulatory system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, the basic structure of the
545

Course Descriptions
peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, sensory receptors and special sense organs, the endocrine system,
digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.

BIO226 - Basic Microbiology
This course provides a survey of the prokaryotic and eukaryotic world of microorganisms. The medically important
concepts of microbiology including microbial control, acquisition of disease, disease prevention and control will be
presented.

BIO230 - Anatomy and Physiology I
This course is a general survey of the basic anatomical terms of position and direction, relevant scientific units,
chemical components of living organisms, homeostasis, animal cytology, histology, the integumentary system,
rudiments of neurology, the skeletal system, and the cardiovascular system.

BIO232 - Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology
A course for both majors and non-majors to introduce students to the field of biological anthropology, including
the study of evolutionary theory, modern human populations, the behavior and ecology of nonhuman primates,
and the primate (human and non-human) fossil record. Special emphasis will be directed toward human form and
behavior as a result of the complex interplay of biology and culture acting over millions of years of evolutionary
change.

BIO248 - General Ecology
Ecology presents the biology or environmental science student with a holistic approach to the study of the
biological environment. Emphasis is on the natural environments of organisms, particularly as biotic assemblages
of these organisms interact with their environments from the concrete levels of organization up to the regional and
biome levels.
546

Course Descriptions

BIO260 - Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is a general survey of the basic structure of the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, sensory
receptors and special sense organs, the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system,
the respiratory system, the digestive system, the urinary system, the reproductive system, human embryonic
development, and metabolism.

BIO266 - Cell and Tissue Culture
The course allows students to control the conditions required for the survival and proliferation of mammalian cells.
Students will perform cell culture maintenance techniques, such as enzymatic tissue dissociation, hemocytometer
cell counts and viability studies. They will also learn techniques for the detection and treatment of contamination,
and for the cryopreservation of cultures cells.

BIO305 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
A comparative study of the vertebrate organs and organ systems of animals in the phylum chordata, this course
places emphasis on evolutionary changes.

BIO306 - Human Anatomy
A study of the structure of the human body, this course includes discussion of the 11 fundamental systems.
Each system is described in terms of its gross anatomy, with some discussion of histology and physiology where
appropriate.

547

Course Descriptions

BIO307 - Plant Anatomy
A detailed study of the form and function of the various cell and tissue types found in higher plants, this course
also surveys how scientific knowledge of plant anatomy is applied within a diverse range of fields, including
ecology, forensic science, archeology, climatology, the arts and engineering.

BIO320 - Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology is a field of biology that studies biological processes in cells and organisms at a molecular
level. It is also a term used to describe techniques for isolating and studying biological molecules, and these
approaches are widely used in research labs around the world, as well as in biotechnology, clinical analysis, and
drug development. This course covers the structure, formation and function of DNA, RNA, and proteins,focusing
on how genomic information is organized and maintained, and how genes are regulated and expressed.
Emphasis is placed on the techniques that are used to study biological molecules. The course provides students
with hands-on experience in key molecular biology procedures, experimental design, and data analysis.

BIO322 - Methods in DNA Analysis
This course will cover the key principles of DNA analysis methods, from detecting basic sequence variation to
manipulating genomes, and how these techniques are employed in fields as diverse as biotechnology, forensics,
medicine, agriculture and conservation. Students will learn to apply these techniques in the laboratory to address
scientific questions. Techniques covered will include nucleic acid purification, DNA restriction digestion and
analysis, gel electrophoresis and gel-shift assays, in situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and
qPCR, transformation, CRISPR and DNA mutagenesis, and DNA sequencing and sequence analysis.

BIO325 - Animal Histology
This course is a study of cellular differentiations in tissue, tissue identification and special functions, especially in
the mammals.
548

Course Descriptions

BIO326 - General Microbiology
A detailed study of bacteria and viruses, this course also places some emphasis on fungi, algae and protozoans.
Special emphasis is given to medical aspects of bacteriology, immunology and virology. The cytology, physiology,
microbiology and culture of microbes are pursued in the laboratory.

BIO327 - Parasitology
A comprehensive review of the biology of parasites and their interactions with their hosts and vectors. The course
will cover principles of disease and epidemiology, the biology and ecology of the eukaryotic parasites causing
disease in animals, the host response to infection, treatments, and preventive measures.

BIO328 - Human Physiology
The functions of the human body are covered. Basic physiological phenomena are studied with considerable
emphasis on clinical and practical application.

BIO335 - Plant Physiology
This course will examine and explore the link between the form and function in plants. Plant Physiologists
are people interested in learning about what plants do, and what chemical and physical factors cause plants
to respond as they do in their environment. This course will explore several important processes which allow
plants to survive in their environment and we will examine the ecological implications of the physiological
processes under investigation. We will primarily examine this relationship at the whole organism level. Laboratory
experiments will reinforce the lecture topics.

549

Course Descriptions

BIO336 - Plant Taxonomy
A study of relationships among the vascular plants, their classification and methods of identification. Plant families
native to Western Pennsylvania are stressed.

BIO337 - Ornithology
The study of bird life, this course covers classification, anatomy, ecology, behavior and recognition of birds, with
emphasis on local species and their relationships to people and the ecological balance with other organisms.
Please note: This course requires an earlier start time for 5 outdoor LAB trips which may begin as early as 5:30
AM.

BIO400 - Mammalogy
This course will provide an overview of the Class Mammalia. The lecture portion of the course will cover the
evolution and classification of mammals, some basic physiology and behavior, and the ecology and conservation
of mammals around the world. The lab portion of the class will involve a more in-depth study of mammal
identification, focusing on the mammals of Pennsylvania.

BIO407 - Mycology
A detailed examination of mushrooms, molds, and human mycoses, including an introduction to fungal
ecology and assessment of fungal classification, as well as molecular systematics and an overview of medical
significance. The course utilizes hands-on, student-driven, inquiry-based practices. Students will use scientific
processes and procedures, data analysis, and research tools to investigate fungal morphogenesis, molecular
diagnostics, culture techniques, ecological relationships, and human pathogenesis.

550

Course Descriptions

BIO410 - Developmental Biology
This course provides an introduction to developmental biology. It will explore different modes of embryogenesis in
invertebrates and vertebrates and examine the cellular and molecular mechanisms of animal development using
a variety of model organisms and experimental techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the connection between
development and disease, between developmental biology and evolution, and on the experimental approaches
that have been used to shed light on developmental mechanisms. Current issues surrounding developmental
biology, such as stem cells and reproductive technology, will also be discussed.

BIO414 - Plant Ecology
A consideration of the plant communities (and associated populations) which are influenced by both biotic and
physical factors. The emphasis in this course is on the vegetation of Pennsylvania and the broader region.
Laboratory work provides the student with the opportunity to become familiar with modern methods of vegetation
analysis and community sampling.

BIO418 - Biological Research Investigations
This course is intended for advanced undergraduate students who wish to develop an independent research
project within the biological and environmental sciences. Emphasis is placed on the use of various scientific
instruments and biological procedures necessary for research investigations. Each research project is unique, and
the data collected should ultimately be presented and or published.

BIO425 - Neurobiology
An examination of the structure and function of the nervous system. The course is designed to develop a detailed
understanding of the nervous system structure and function from the molecular level to the level of complex
circuits such as learning and memory. While the primary emphasis is the human nervous system, a central theme
is the comparison of the neurological circuits across phyla to identify basic organizational principles.
551

Course Descriptions

BIO433 - Herpetology
A consideration of the amphibia and reptilia from taxonomical, morphological, evolutionary, behavioral and
physiological viewpoints, this course emphasizes ecological relationships.

BIO435 - Ichthyology
An introduction to the morphology, taxonomy, ecology and distribution of the major groups of freshwater fishes,
this course emphasizes the northeastern U.S. fauna.

BIO441 - Ethology
Ethology examines animal behavior within the framework of evolutionary biology, using the comparative methods
(in both lecture and the laboratory) to examine similarities and differences in ecology, anatomy and physiology,
genetics, and development patterns.

BIO442 - Forest Ecology & Dendrology
A study of the forest and its ecology and management, this course includes the identification of the major woody
plants, their growth, structure and natural history. An emphasis is given to the forest communities and tree and
shrub species common to the eastern United States.

BIO445 - Entomology
A specialized study of insects, this course covers identification and classification, development phases,
physiological characteristics, economic importance, and disease vectors.

552

Course Descriptions

BIO450 - Immunology
A detailed study of the immune system of animals, this course covers nonspecific and specific host responses to
foreign materials, the interaction between cells of the specific immune response, the nature and diversity of the
immune response, the practical applications of the immune response, and disorders associated with the immune
response.

BIO455 - Biology of Cancer
This course encompasses the cellular and molecular biology of cancer, providing a fundamental understanding of
contemporary cancer research on the characterization, prevention and treatment of the disease.

BIO460 - Pathophysiology
This course introduces students to understanding how the body responds to diseases resulting from homeostatic
imbalances. After completing this course, students will understand how a loss of homeostasis results in
pathologies, how pathophysiological changes in the body progress, and how the body responds to those changes
both at a local and systemic level. Topics include diseases and disorders related to cells and cell proliferation, as
well as the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urogenital, and muscular systems.

BIO478 - Evolution
An advanced, writing intensive course, that examines the mechanisms resulting in biological evolution. Emphasis
is placed on how these mechanisms operate at a variety of levels, from individual genes to distantly related
species, and thereby produce the diversity of life observed on earth. The origin of life, speciation and hominid
evolution are also studied in detail.

553

Course Descriptions

BIO480 - Cell Biology
This course studies the biology of the cell, with emphasis on the relationship of structure and function within the
cell. It is a study of cell organelles, growth, division, macromolecules, membranes, synthesis and regulation.

BIO486 - Comparative Animal Physiology
A comparative approach to the study of physiological systems in the kingdom Animalia. Emphasis is on vertebrate
organisms, but invertebrate examples are used where appropriate.

BIO488 - Water Pollution Biology
The purpose of this course is to convey a broad understanding of our freshwater aquatic ecosystems and the
effects of the various types of environmental pollutants on these systems. We will review the basic concepts
of limnology, freshwater ecology and freshwater biology covering both lotic and lentic systems with application
to water quality, pollution, and aquatic system management and restoration. Aquatic system response will be
analyzed in a lecture/laboratory format.

BIO492 - Biological and Environmental Science Internship
Student interns are placed with an organization or institution which most nearly approximates their goals for
employment. The intent of the internship is to provide students with practical work experience in an environment
in which they will be dealing with practical problems requiring real solutions in a relatively short time frame.

554

Course Descriptions

BUS-Business
BUS100 - Introduction to Business
This course provides background and insight into business organizations and is intended for nonbusiness majors. It covers a variety of basic business concepts focusing on major issues that affect today's
organizations, such as domestic and global environments, corporate social responsibilities and ethics,
managing businesses, people in organizations, marketing principles,accounting and financial issues, and
information technology. Students will learn the many areas involved in operating a business in today's society
and explore how businesses influence and interact with the social, political, legal, economic, technical, cultural
and global external environments.

BUS242 - Business Law I
This course is designed to introduce students to the American legal system, increase their understanding of legal
issues and potential liabilities in business contexts, and equip them to meet their legal obligations with ethical
integrity in a competitive marketplace. Topics will include the structure and function of the American legal system,
contracts, torts,white-collar crime, business organizations, and intellectual property law, with emphasis on legal
reasoning and policy implications.

BUS281 - Management Science I
This course is part of a sequence designed to teach mathematical methods of problem solving through their
application to problems found in economics and the business disciplines. Topics covered will include applications
of algebra, solving systems of linear equations, derivative and integral calculus, and derivative calculus of several
variables. The core focus of the course is on the use of mathematical methods in business problem solving, not
on deriving formulas or proving theorems.

555

Course Descriptions

BUS342 - Business, Government, and Society
This course uses the concept of social responsibility to address the role of business in society. Social
responsibility is concerned with company values, responsibilities, actions, and outcomes that affect employees,
investors, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders. We explore issues including workplace
ethics, the natural environment, government regulation, information technology, diversity, corporate governance,
philanthropy, and volunteerism to better understand the relationship between business and society. This course
is highly practical and explores organizational best practices to improve social responsibility. We will explore
organizational successes and failures using various case studies.

BUS343 - Corporate Social Responsibility
This course is designed to inform and stimulate thinking on the ethical concepts, processes, and best practices
within business. It addresses the complex environment of ethical decision making and organizational compliance
in organizations as well as enhancing the awareness and decision-making skills needed to contribute to
responsible business conduct. The material covered will prepare students to recognize and manage ethical
and social responsibility issues as they arise, and help them formulate their own standards of integrity and
professionalism.

BUS345 - Business Ethics
The course provides a framework to identify, analyze and understand how business people make ethical
decisions and deal with ethical issues. Using a case method approach, students will analyze real life business
situations and gain insight into the realities and complexity of making decisions in a business environment.

BUS346 - Business Law II
This course is designed to allow students who have successfully completed Business Law I to build on their
knowledge base by introducing them to more advanced topics in the American legal system. Thereby they will
556

Course Descriptions
increase their understanding of legal issues and potential liabilities in business contexts, and equip them to
meet their legal obligations with ethical integrity in a competitive marketplace. Topics will include negotiable
instruments, secured transactions, agency, bankruptcy and formation of business entities, with emphasis on legal
reasoning and policy implications.

BUS379 - Special Topics in Business
This course allows for the examination of a particular problem, theme or issues viewed through the lens of
accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing or related disciplines. The topic(s) address will vary
from semester to semester. The course is repeatable with different topics.

BUS381 - Management Science II
This course introduces students to the use of various quantitative tools to inform complex decision-making
situations. Emphasis is placed on the application of the tools. Whenever possible, concrete examples, real-world
applications and case studies are used to practice concepts. Topics may include the application of linear and
dynamic programming, inventory control models, regression, forecasting, and simulation models to problems
in economics, finance, management and marketing such as demand and sales forecasting, new product
development, financial planning, production planning, staff scheduling, advertising strategy, resource allocation,
risk analysis, and process design. Spreadsheets are used extensively.

BUS479 - Field Studies in Business
This course includes an off-campus, residential component that allows for the examination of a particular problem,
theme or issue viewed through the lens of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing or related
disciplines. The topic(s) address and location of the field study will vary from semester to semester. The course is
repeatable with different topics/locations.

557

Course Descriptions

BUS492 - Business Internship
The student is placed with a business firm, bank, government agency or nonprofit organization for on-the-job and/
or counseling experience. It offers a practical training ground for students that supplements academic training by
permitting them to address actual problems in a real business environment.

BUS499 - Integrated Strategic Capstone
Strategic planning provides overall direction to the enterprise and involves specifying the organization's
objectives, developing policies and plans designed to achieve these objectives, and then allocating resources to
implement the plans. This is the capstone course for the Business Administration major. Students will apply what
they have learned throughout their program of study to real-world and hypothetical case studies and simulation
problems and effectively communicate their findings through written analyses, planning documents, and reports to
internal and external stakeholders

CDC-Comm, Design, Culture
CDC100 - Communication Perspectives
This course will assist students in developing an understanding of human communication by creating,
demonstrating and practicing the production and dissemination of messages; analyzing their effectiveness;
and reflecting on the results. Emphasis will be placed on the significance of audience, context, and media
in the production of messages. Students will begin building their identity as scholars and professionals and
experience thinking, creating, succeeding, failing, reflecting, reworking, and audiencing as they integrate into the
Communication, Culture and Design program.

558

Course Descriptions

CDC101 - Public Speaking
This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skill necessary for preparing and presenting
extemporaneous speeches to accomplish informative and persuasive goals on issues of civil, political, or cultural
importance. Course topics include audience analysis, research, organization, language use, and delivery that
facilitate effective communication with audiences.

CDC120 - Visual Communication 1
An introduction to the creative process behind communication design. The focus is on visual thinking,
experimentation, and exploring the relationship of word and image. Examination of the design process will
develop skills in creating multiple solutions to a given problem. Core concepts and skills required to understand
and control visual language and principles of design are introduced along with studio techniques required for
visualization of communication problems.

CDC150 - Imagine, Design, Create
Introduces students to innovation, creativity & design as concepts & generative processes that affect their
personal, social and professional potential in the communication field. Provides frameworks & initiates discussions
that support independent learning & creative activity in the discipline while giving students the opportunity to learn
through observation, challenge & application.

CDC151 - Producing Media Messages
D. Introduction to the skills & concepts of basic audio and video production. Attendance and presentation of work
generated in the class at Departmental Festival Required. Students must register for both the lecture and the
laboratory components in the same term.

559

Course Descriptions

CDC200 - Truth and Representation
An introductory course in theories of the nature of reality and what makes sentences true or false.

CDC201 - Argumentation and Advocacy
This course aims to cultivate students’ critical understanding of forms of reasoning deployed by advocates
in various situations. Students learn about argument form, structures and strategies used in supporting or
undermining propositions. Students act as advocates for particular positions in a team debate and write critical
analyses of advocates in debates, panel discussions, and argumentative essays.

CDC210 - Special Topics in Communication, Design, &
Culture
This course title is reserved for special, experimental, or unique courses which are not be taught as part of the
regular courses available to students.

CDC220 - Visual Culture
As an introduction to key issues in the field of visual culture, this course explores the ways that we make,
understand, and communicate with visual images. We will consider various kinds of visual material culture from
different historical and geographic areas, but especially the modern and contemporary U.S. context in relation
to the global. Topics of study will include the politics of images, the modern history of visuality, the social role of
images and visuality, the circulation of images through various media, and globalization as well as the crossfertilization of images across various social arenas, such as art, advertising, design, popular culture, and science.

560

Course Descriptions

CDC230 - Strategic Professional Communication
This course examines some of the fundamental components of strategic communications—how to communicate,
how to persuade, and how to do so ethically. Students’ assumptions about communications will be challenged
through an exploration of the intersections between information, communication, and meaning in today’s social
media world. Theories of persuasion will be examined in order to learn how persuasion works in changing our
attitudes and behaviors, and we apply ethical reasoning to real-world strategic communications issues as we
consider the effects of our communications on relevant stakeholders. Students will learn the basic concepts and
principles of Pubic Relations, focusing on approaches, uses, tools, and methods while addressing theories of
communication, persuasion and ethics. Students will practice their ability to write for multiple audiences, with each
assignment presenting increasingly complex challenges to students.

CDC252 - The Art of Film
An introduction to the study of film. Covers fundamental concepts in the history, aesthetics, style, technique and
critical interpretation of film. Emphasizes the filmmaker as a creative artist.

CDC302 - Persuasion
Methods of changing attitudes and behaviors through communication; analysis of individuals, audiences,
occasions, and subjects for persuasive appeals. Study of logical and psychological arrangements and the ethics
of persuading and being persuaded.

CDC304 - Communication Research
This course introduces students in Communication Studies to communication research and communication
theory as these are used by communication scholars and professionals in their investigation of communication
phenomena from social scientific perspectives. Special attention will be devoted to developing students’
bibliographic research and writing skills as these are used by communication scholars and professionals.
561

Course Descriptions

CDC305 - Sports Communications and Media Relations
This course provides sports management training in sports public relations, publicity and marketing. It includes
sports publicity writing for the media, managing the sports/media relationship, and using the media to obtain
marketing objectives.

CDC310 - Seminar in Communication, Design & Culture
Although seminar topics will vary, the course instructor will assign appropriate readings, research topics, projects
or reports. Topics include but are not limited to social media and identity, visual rhetoric and digital media,
corporate events and organizational culture, narrative in images and words, visual design and organizational
vision and mission. Students are expected to raise and answer questions, debate issues, critique ideas, and
participate in the development of course. This class can be taken up to 3 times and is a Seminar/Conversation
course.

CDC311 - Applied Experience Laboratory in
Communication, Design, and Culture
This course provides students with opportunities to develop and apply their skills, knowledge and conceptual
understanding to real-world problems or situations. Course instructors direct and facilitate learning in the
classroom, laboratory, studio, or in the field, students through embedded activities such as case and problembased studies, guided inquiry, simulations, experiments, or projects. Application contexts include organizations
seeking public relations, graphic design, media, visual/image, or other communication help, event specific
challenges, special media projects, or other projects created by students. This class can be taken up to 3 times
and is a Lab/Experiential Learning course.

562

Course Descriptions

CDC312 - Area Studies in Communication, Design, and
Culture
Theories help us to make sense of the world around us and shape how we make judgments about reality,
relationships, circumstances, and decisions in our lives. This course exposes students to theories in the areas of
Communication, Design and Culture. Upon completing this course, students will have a broad understanding of
major theories and/or specialized knowledge in a content area of interest. This class can be taken up to 3 times
and is considered an Area Studies course.

CDC330 - Introduction to Public Relations
Examines PR as the communication function that allows organizations to interface with their environments and
publics. It describes the public relations process as well as its history, the guiding principles and concepts of
organizational advocacy, and explores the various career opportunities in the field.

CDC331 - Public Relations Applications
This course seeks to develop the production skills necessary to function in an entry-level public relations position.
Many assignments will help students develop: 1) proficiency using the host of vehicles PR practitioners use, and
2) a portfolio. Effort will be made to create an atmosphere similar to the first job in PR. The instructor will be the
first PR supervisor—the boss—editing the work; criticizing style; asking for research; forcing the student to plan,
analyze, write, rewrite, prepare, repair, organize and reorganize.

CDC350 - Image, Sound, Text
Human communication is formed and mediated in different ways that are, in turn, substantially and materially
inflected with culturally specific values and ideologies. Some messages are highly visual while others are more
auditory. Some messages are more immediate and physically “present” while others are highly mediated and
transpire across complex terrains of time and place. Some messages are transient, informal and spontaneous
563

Course Descriptions
while others are contrived, crafted and meant to transcend time and place. Some messages are meant to be
“merely” instrumental while others are highly “performative” and purposefully creative. In this course, students
will learn various approaches to the critical interpretation and analysis of various communication forms and
genres. The course aims to develop in students a “critical disposition” toward communication so that they are
empowered to speak and write precisely and productively about various forms of human communication across
formal, generic, technological and ideological contexts.

CDC351 - Producing Media Messages II
Audio/Visual Production in digital media offers instructional lessons for planning, filming, editing and viewing of
quality digital video. This course is designed to enhance their technical skills and knowledge for the creation of
video productions. Students whose career interests focus on any area of communication design or application will
benefit from this in-depth production course.

CDC355 - Media Writing I
This course develops the basic knowledge and skills needed to design, plan and express original narrative media
projects in a variety of formats.

CDC356 - Media Writing II
This course gives students the opportunity to design, prepare, write & revise original media projects as a means
of developing core content development & expression competencies.

CDC357 - Media Management
Development of a working knowledge of the managerial structures of a broadcast organization.

564

Course Descriptions

CDC370 - Challenges in Communicating Science
This course explores both the social need for expert communicators of science as well as the key understanding
and skills required to become a practicing science communicator.

CDC430 - Public Relations and Integrated Communication
Practicum
The course requires students to demonstrate and deepen their understanding of the management of public
relations campaigns by integrating communication theory and research with professional practice. Special
attention is given to techniques for designing, implementing and evaluating effective campaign strategies for
clients by creating a campaign proposal. Students will examine principles of integrated applied communication,
create written and web-based products, and develop a full and executable campaign. Working in collaborative
teams, students complete a project that demonstrates planning and managing communication for organizational
goals.

CDC431 - Public Relations Cases and Problems
In this course students will analyze the methods of the public relations profession found in the case study
literature and apply those methods to their own research, and through the investigation of public relations case
studies come to understand the strategies and tactics of a public relations campaign. In addition, students will
develop analytical skills so that graduates may function in the four primary roles of the public relations practitioner:
1. monitor of public opinion and change; 2. voice of organization’s conscience; 3. advocate for organizations; and
4. monitor of organizational policies and programs.

CDC432 - Public Relations Campaign Management
This is the capstone course for students in the public relations concentration. The course seeks to increase
understanding of the management of public relations campaigns by integrating communication theory and
565

Course Descriptions
research with professional practice. Special attention is given to techniques for designing, implementing and
evaluating effective campaign strategies for clients by creating a campaign proposal.

CDC450 - Media, Society, Culture
This course examines the relationship between communication media, social formations, ideological belief
systems and subjective experience. The course explores how media environments are constructed by prevailing
(and transformative) technologies as well as ideological and material social systems.

CDC451 - Media Production III
Students plan and execute an original advanced media project suitable for inclusion in their portfolio. Attendance
and presentation of work generated in the class at external outside of class presentation.

CDC455 - Media Writing III
This course gives students the opportunity to do advanced work suitable for a professional portfolio.

CDC460 - Philosophy in Art: History, Theory and Criticism
A focused course in the Philosophy of Art or Art Theory. Addresses topics of contemporary artistic/philosophical
significance.

CDC461 - Communication and Social Meaning
Epistemology is the philosophical study of the nature of knowledge. Social epistemology focuses on knowledge
as it is generated by, propagated through, or passed between social groups. Communication is central to the
creation, dispersal and modification of social knowledge. An understanding of the generation and codification of

566

Course Descriptions
social knowledge enables students to understand the responsibilities and consequences inherent in all skilled
communication practices.

CDC465 - Media Ethics
This course examines ethical controversies arising from media.

CDC490 - Theorizing Human Communication
A seminar in which the theories of human communication are analyzed, debated, and evaluated.

CDC497 - Communication, Design, & Culture Internship
Communication, Design, & Culture Internship. Opportunity for practical, professional communication work and
field experiences in various off-campus settings. Internship are to be jointly administered by an on-site supervisor
and a Departmental Internship Supervisor.

CDC498 - Senior Project in Communication, Design, and
Culture.
This course provides a single opportunity or experience that serves as a summary and synthesis of courses in
the student's undergraduate academic career. Students will use their knowledge and educational experience
to plan, design and produce original projects that integrate various types of expression. Problem analysis,
information sharing, creative solutions, and projects drive this course. Learning, not teaching, is at the center of
such experiences.

567

Course Descriptions

CDC499 - Career Design Strategies
Students in their final year will apply their communication expertise to craft a coherent, persuasive professional
identity and a focused picture of their professional goals for the next five years. Students will use the theory and
knowledge from their courses in communication studies regarding verbal and visual information, technology,
rhetoric and research in the recursive design of their own portfolios, oral presentations and in the application and
interpretation of peer feedback and third party reviews.

CET-Computer Engineering Tech
CET235 - Digital Electronics Design
This is a first course in digital electronics dealing with the theory and practice of modern electronic computer
circuitry. Major units of the course include logic gates, integrated circuits, latches, counters, shift registers,
arithmetic circuits and memory elements. Laboratory exercises reinforce the theoretical concepts by providing
hands-on experience with digital integrated circuits, logic system simulation software, and digital troubleshooting
equipment.

CET270 - Introduction to Microprocessor Design
This course introduces the microprocessor from both the hardware and software viewpoints. It covers the stored
program concept, addressing modes, the instruction set, bus operation and machine language implementation of
software algorithms. Laboratory exercises are based on a microprocessor evaluation system and/or simulator to
provide hands-on experience with course topics.

CET335 - Microprocessor Interfacing
This course deals with advanced concepts in the programming and the interfacing of microprocessors/
microcontrollers to the outside world as demonstrated by a variety of application examples. It covers the
568

Course Descriptions
advanced architecture of modern processors and the many I/O peripherals now commonly found on-board the
device. Detailed studies of computer I/O and interrupt techniques as applied to analog-to-digital, digital -to-analog,
timers, parallel and serial interfaces are included. Laboratory activities provide the student with experience in
developing the hardware and software required to incorporate microprocessors into systems that solve real-world
interfacing problems.

CET350 - Technical Computing Using Java
This course enables the student to acquire a thorough understanding of the Java language and its application in
solving engineering and real world problems. Both Java programs and Applets will be studied. Emphasis is placed
on efficient software development using structured programming techniques. Students are required to design,
write, test, and run programs using an appropriate version of Java.

CET360 - Microprocessor Engineering
This course examines the product development cycle of a typical microcontroller-based product. Methods of
hardware and software development as well as their integration and debugging are studied. The student will
design and implement a major term project utilizing theses concepts plus various laboratory development tools as
well as produce written documentation on the project, including both requirements/specification and final reports.
Also included is a survey of recent developments in microcontroller technology.

CET440 - Computer Networking
This course involves the electronic hardware of networking systems such as those used to connect
heterogeneous computers. Major topics include locality, topologies, media standards, Internet working devices
and protocols. Hands-on application of network theory is provided via a laboratory-style term project involving
a multiuser network computer system. The student will design and develop the hardware and communication
software required to implement access to a network-available, shared resource.

569

Course Descriptions

CET485 - Special Topics in CET
This course allows current topics in computer engineering technology to be offered in a timely fashion. The topics
are not covered in other courses and will not be regularly offered as a special topic; however, they are appropriate
to a senior-level course. The course topic depends upon current trends in computer engineering technology,
interests of the student, and the instructor. The student may take the course multiple times as long as each
instance covers topics different than those already covered.

CET490 - Senior Project I: Software Engineering
This course introduces students to software engineering. They will study its history, terminology, requirements,
specifications and design. Students will write requirements, specifications and design documents, and one or
more papers on software engineering topics.

CET492 - Senior Project II
This course is a continuation of the Senior Project I software engineering course and the capstone course of the
program. The project proposal developed and designed in the first senior project class will be implemented in
this course. The student will produce a project users' manual and will demonstrate proficiency in the academic
program through the development of the project.

CET495 - Computer Engineering Technology Internship
Student interns work with professionals in a computer engineering technology-related field to apply their
understanding of computer hardware and software. The intent of the internship is to provide the student with
practical work experience solving actual problems in a dynamic environment, yielding enhanced job opportunities
upon graduation.

570

Course Descriptions

CHD-Childhood Education
CHD200 - Introduction to PreK to Grade 8 Education
This is an introductory course that emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to become a PreK
to Grade 4 or Grade 4-8 educator. National and state professional standards provide a framework in the areas
of planning & preparation, classroom environment, instructional delivery, professional conduct, assessment, and
knowledge of diverse learners. A 30-hour field experience in a school setting is required.

CHD250 - Health and Physical Education Methods for Pre
K-4th Grade
This course is designed to meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) guidelines for the Pre K grade 4 certification program. Topics covered include understanding the needs of the whole child, the role of play
in health and physical activity needs, integrating physical activity throughout the curriculum, fitness, nutrition, and
safety during activity and in the environment. More specifically, the Pennsylvania State and National standards
for Health and Physical Activity for grades Pre K – 4 will be addressed and applied in the context of learning
about developmentally, culturally and individually appropriate practices to support children’s healthy growth and
development, both in and out of the classroom.

CHD312 - Instructional Leadership in Childhood Education
The goal of this course is to develop teacher leaders who advocate for all students in grades Prek-4, including
students with exceptionalities and students of diverse populations. Objectives are aligned with Pennsylvania
Department of Education Field competencies, Levels 1 and 2, and candidates are required to complete these
competencies with 30-45 hours of observation and classroom experience under the guidance and observation
of a mentor teacher in a Prek-4 setting. Based on field experiences in the assigned Prek-4 classroom, interviews
with school personnel, and research of professional literature, candidates will examine current issues and trends
in policy, ethics, organization and administration of Prek-4 learning environments. As a result, candidates will
571

Course Descriptions
develop a comprehensive plan for advocacy on a relevant and timely educational issue based on analysis of
schoolwide and demographic data. Candidates will also become reflective practitioners, developing plans for their
own professional development based on their self-identified strengths and weaknesses. The course is standardsbased, supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education standards for teacher preparation, the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and
Support Consortium (InTASC).

CHD322 - Professional Education Internship
The internship course provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to
experiences outside or within the education field. In consultation with the department Advisor, students select an
organization or agency that matches their career interests and goals. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours
under the supervision of a university faculty member and an off-site supervisor at the internship site.

CHD350 - Family and Community Collaboration
Partnerships
An exploration of the knowledge, dispositions, and skills required of professionals in order to respond to
diverse family systems and needs. Emphasis is placed on: developing collaborative partnerships, effective
communication, mobilizing community resources, ethical and research-based practices, and advocating for
culturally, linguistically, developmentally, and socioeconomically diverse individuals and families.

CHD400 - Issues, Advocacy and Leadership in Childhood
Education
The goal of this course is to develop teacher leaders who advocate for all children in early childhood and middle
level grades. Candidates will examine current issues and trends in policy, ethics, organization and administration
of early and middle level learning environments. Candidates will explore social, historical, and philosophical
perspectives in the field of early childhood and middle level education (e.g. developmentally appropriate practice,
572

Course Descriptions
advocacy, ethical conduct, standards-based education). In addition, they will analyze and apply skills that
demonstrate effective advocacy and leadership. This course provides candidates with the opportunity to develop
a comprehensive plan for advocacy on a relevant and timely educational issue based on analysis of schoolwide
and demographic data. The three-credit course involves fieldwork in an early childhood setting for Prek-4 majors
and a or middle level setting for Grades 4-8 majors. Prek4/Special Education majors and Grades 4-8 /Special
Education majors will complete the course for two credits with no field component included within this course.
Candidates will also begin to be reflective practitioners, developing plans for their own professional development
based on their self-identified strengths and weaknesses.

CHD412 - Field Experiences with Diverse Populations
This course is designed to provide students practical experiences in identifying and working with diverse
populations in a K-8 classroom. The dimensions of diversity include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
language, culture, religion, mental and physical ability, class, and immigration status. Pennsylvania Department of
Education Field competencies, Level 3, provide the objectives of this course. Students are required to complete
these competencies with 30-45 hours of observation and teaching under the guidance and observation of a
mentor teacher in K-8 elementary classroom. Current teaching technology and strategies to meet the needs of
children in grades K-8 will be researched, observed and discussed. Students will complete a diversity field project,
in which they will complete an action research project to identify underrepresented groups in a K-8 classroom,
areas of need, a plan of action, data analysis, conclusion, and recommendations. University classroom seminars
and field classroom teaching experiences are combined to give students an opportunity to discover their aptitude
and interest in working with K-8 school children. The course is standards-based, supported by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education standards for teacher preparation, the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC), the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), and the Interstate New Teacher
Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC).

573

Course Descriptions

CHD413 - Content Area Literacy Field Experience
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with practical experiences in a K-8 classroom.
Pennsylvania Department of Education Field Competencies, Level 3, provide the objectives of this course.
Teacher candidates are required to complete the field competencies with 30-45 hours of observation and teaching
under the guidance and observation of a mentor teacher in a K-8 classroom. Teacher candidates will gain
insights into the different ways in which literacy enables learning across the curriculum and will explore how to
integrate literacy instruction into the content areas. Candidates will gain an understanding of language and literacy
development and will examine the literacy needs and experiences of linguistically, culturally, and economically
diverse students. Candidates will develop a diverse toolkit of instructional and assessment practices that can be
used in a variety of classroom contexts to support literacy across the disciplines. Course content will help students
in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing content specific literacy instruction. Candidates will complete a
mini-action research based project in which learners in a K-8 classroom will be assessed to identify areas of need
associated with a specific content area; then candidates will plan and implement developmentally appropriate
lessons, using age-appropriate assessments to determine the overall impact on student learning. University
classroom seminars and field classroom teaching experiences are combined to give students an opportunity to
discover their aptitude and interest in working with K-8 school children across the content areas.

CHD450 - Assessment and Data Literacy for Teaching
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with in-depth instruction and authentic experience to
integrate assessment literacy and data literacy into instructional planning, implementation, and decision-making
to improve teaching, learning, and school programs. The course includes methods for transforming information
into actionable instructional knowledge and practices by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting various sources
of data to determine instructional next steps and program revisions. Additionally, this course includes methods
for planning assessments that are integrated with instruction, crafting assessment tools, grading and evaluating
students, assessing higher-order thinking, interpreting state-mandated and other standardized tests scores

574

Course Descriptions
for classroom and school-wide purposes, and aligning assessment with state standards. Further, this course
integrates a field-based component and requires work in a field placement.

CHE-Chemistry
CHE101 - General Chemistry I
This is an introductory course for majors and non-majors. Topics covered include atomic structure, chemical
reactions, stoichiometry, the gaseous state, chemical bonding, phase changes, and enthalpy. Either five total
classroom hours in the studio format, or three class hours and three laboratory hours, each week.

CHE102 - General Chemistry II
This course is a continuation of General Chemistry I and is for majors and non-majors. Topics covered include
solutions, kinetics, thermodynamics, gaseous and ionic equilibrium, acids and bases, and solubility equilibrium.

CHE103 - Chemistry for the Everyday World
Chemical principles are introduced and applied to issues and problems facing society. The fundamental language
and symbols of descriptive chemistry are covered and used as a means of describing the natural world. To
promote science literacy, case studies of important current topics in science with an impact on society will be
examined.

CHE104 - Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
This course is specifically designed for students who have declared a major in chemistry. The primary objective of
this course is to prepare entering chemistry majors for successful study in the chemistry program. The course will
introduce students to the experimental nature of chemistry, focusing on the methodology, tools, and techniques
that chemists utilize in their work. Mathematical, scientific, laboratory, and ethical skills are developed.
575

Course Descriptions

CHE306 - Inorganic Chemistry
A foundation course for chemistry majors and minors. Topics covered include covalent, ionic, and metallic
bonding, molecular symmetry, solid state structures, acid/base and oxidation reduction chemistry, as well as
transition metal complexes.

CHE320 - Analytical/Instrumental Chemistry
This is a foundation course for chemistry majors and minors in which the principles of analytical chemistry are
introduced. The course initially focuses on the traditional “wet” chemical technique of titrimetry and progresses
to study of instrumental methods of analysis. Specific topics covered include acid/base, precipitation, and
complexometric titrations as well as optical spectroscopy and chromatography.

CHE331 - Organic Chemistry I
An introduction to the basic principles that govern the reactions of carbon-based compounds. Particular emphasis
is placed on introduction of the basic functional groups and their structural and stereochemical properties.
An introduction to reactions of functional groups, including alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, alkenes, alkynes
and conjugated systems through study of reaction mechanisms, molecular modeling and synthesis. Students
are introduced to and trained in important purification techniques and instrumentation used for characterizing
molecules.

CHE341 - Organic Chemistry II
This is an in-depth course for chemistry majors and minors which continues the study of important functional
groups including alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, aldehydes, ketones, amines, phenols and
aryl halides. There is a special focus on reactions, mechanisms and synthetic strategies, and introduces and
demonstrates the use of spectroscopy to further understand molecular structure.

576

Course Descriptions

CHE342 - Organic Chemistry II Lab
This is a laboratory section for non-chemistry majors to accompany Organic Chemistry II (CHE 341). Students
continue experiments that study organic functional groups transformations using advanced techniques and
instrumentation. There is a special emphasis on molecular structure analysis using spectroscopy.

CHE371 - Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory I
This is a foundation course for chemistry majors with an emphasis on synthesis and characterization of organic,
inorganic, and organometallic molecules using higher level experimental protocols and spectroscopic methods.
Topics in this integrated laboratory course include proper use of the experimental notebook, molecular modeling,
and spectroscopic theory.

CHE372 - Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory II
This is a foundation course for chemistry majors with a continued emphasis on synthesis and characterization of
organic, inorganic, and organometallic molecules. This second semester, integrated laboratory course will have
an increased focus on using analytical techniques and spectroscopic instrumentation to achieve these goals.
These experiences will culminate in an assigned individual research project.

CHE381 - Environmental Chemistry
This is an in-depth course in the chemistry curriculum. It is a comprehensive overview of major environmental
problems based on origin, fate, toxicity and remediation of chemical pollutants. Modern environmental pollution
issues such as: global warming, ozone depletion, photochemical smog, acid rain, fine particulate matter,
pesticides, toxic metals and alternative energy are introduced. Chemical principles for understanding various air,
water and soil pollution and relevant control strategies are also covered.

577

Course Descriptions

CHE410 - Chemistry Internship
This is an upper-division elective course intended for chemistry majors who wish to advance their academic
growth through an external work environment. Designed to supplement classroom and laboratory studies,
internships provide students with additional knowledge and skills and apply previously learned information to onsite situations. Student will work under joint supervision between the internship location and a department faculty
member. Students are to complete the university internship training process before registration for the course.
(Var. 1-6 crs.)

CHE415 - Biochemistry I
A comprehensive survey of the properties, reactions and structure of amino acids, proteins, enzymes,
carbohydrates, fats and lipids, and nucleic acids. Special focus on protein structure and nomenclature, enzyme
catalysis and kinetics, mechanistic analysis, and in-depth study of important metabolic pathways.

CHE421 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I
This is an in-depth course for chemistry majors in which the topics of molecular orbital theory, symmetry and
group theory and organometallic chemistry are presented. The course covers the theory, application, and
instrumentation associated with advanced inorganic chemistry.

CHE433 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced study of organic compounds in terms of structure and chemical properties. The student is introduced to
complex structure evaluation through interpretation of advanced spectroscopy applications. The student continues
evaluation of organic functional group manipulation through study of reaction, mechanism and retrosynthetic
analysis, culminating in literature organic synthesis analysis.

578

Course Descriptions

CHE461 - Physical Chemistry I
This is a foundation course for chemistry majors and it is the first of a two-semester sequence of physical
chemistry. The laws of thermodynamics are introduced and applied to physical, chemical, electrochemical
systems and solutions. Properties of gases, liquids and solids are reviewed. Phase stability, phase diagrams,
chemical reaction kinetics and reaction mechanisms are also covered.

CHE462 - Physical Chemistry II
This is an in-depth course for chemistry majors and it is the second of a two-semester sequence of physical
chemistry. Quantum mechanics is introduced and applied to the electronic, vibrational and rotational properties
of molecules. Atomic and molecular structure is analyzed in great detail based on electronic, vibrational and
rotational spectroscopy.

CHE471 - Advanced Chemistry Lab I
A foundation course for chemistry majors. The primary focus will be on use of instrumentation to obtain data,
calculate and increase understanding of chemical phenomenon.

CHE472 - Advanced Chemistry Lab II
This is the second of a two-semester advanced laboratory sequence designed to expose students to advanced
chemical laboratory techniques. Emphasis is given to physical chemistry aspects of a wide range of hands-on
experiences including equilibrium thermodynamics, molecular spectroscopy, properties of macromolecules and
chemical kinetics. This is an in-depth course for chemistry majors offering students an opportunity to excel in
tackling open-ended chemistry problems. Great importance is given to the critical and effective analysis and
discussion of experimental findings. This is a writing intensive course where students spend considerable time
creating publication-quality reports of experimental work. This class meets three hours each week.

579

Course Descriptions

CHE483 - Adv Environmental Chemistry
This is an in-depth elective course in the chemistry curriculum. It focuses on the sources, transport, reactions,
effects and fate of chemical species in the atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. Transformation and
interaction of chemical contaminants within and between the three environmental systems are covered. Advanced
chemistry concepts such as thermodynamics, photolysis, catalytic reactions, chemical equilibria, and kinetics are
emphasized in the course. Case studies and contemporary literature in the field are discussed.

CHE484 - Polymer Chemistry
This is an upper level chemistry course. It introduces nomenclature, classification, synthesis, chemical and
physical properties, characterization, and processing methods of polymers. Polymerization reaction mechanisms,
physical and chemical properties of polymer-based materials are discussed as well as their common industrial
and technological applications. Various major classes of polymers are studied in detail. A look at the historical
development of polymer based materials is provided with an emphasis on current and potential applications of
polymers as blends, composites, and other superior materials for advanced technological applications.

CHE491 - Chemistry Research I
This is an in-depth course for chemistry majors. Under the direction of a faculty mentor, the student will focus on
execution of a research project including a comprehensive literature review, project management, independent
notebook maintenance, and experimental design and execution. This experience will culminate in a seminar
presentation.

CHE492 - Chemistry Research II
This is an in-depth course for chemistry majors. Under the direction of a faculty mentor, the student will continue
to focus on execution of a research project including a comprehensive literature review, project management,

580

Course Descriptions
independent notebook maintenance, and experimental design and execution. Using their laboratory activities,
students will be expected to communicate their research findings in a professionally prepared written report.

CHE497 - Special Topics in Chemistry
This is an in-depth course for chemistry majors who have successfully completed CHE 461 (Physical Chemistry
I). The specific advanced topics taught will be chosen by the instructor(s) for the given semester. The material
presented in this course is unique and not found in any other courses offered in the chemistry program and
the content will vary from semester to semester. This course will be “turn” taught by multiple faculty members,
each appearing for a portion (module) of the class meetings. The course topics depend on the current trends in
chemistry, instrumentation and the preference of the instructor.

CHI-Chinese
CHI101 - Elementary Chinese I
This is the beginner level in Mandarin Chinese and an introductory course for students who have not studied
Chinese previously. This course covers and emphasizes the development of the basic skills of the Chinese
language and includes instruction in basic pronunciation, comprehension, communication, grammar and Chinese
characters. Students will become acquainted with the Chinese culture and establish a solid foundation for more
advanced Chinese courses. The course also provides students with powerful online support, which presents an
engaging online learning environment containing exercises and audio files. Students can record their responses
and also work with partners via the Internet in order to practice speaking and listening skills.

CHI102 - Elementary Chinese II
This is a continuation of Chinese 101. Students will be familiar with Chinese grammar and language structure.
Students have the maximum opportunity to use all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing.

581

Course Descriptions
The course will develop the ability to use Mandarin Chinese in real-world everyday life. The course also provides
students with powerful online support, which presents an engaging online learning environment containing all of
the exercises and audio files. Students will gain experience recording their responses via the Internet in order to
practice speaking and listening skills.

CIS-Computer Info Systems
CIS110 - Introduction to Information Systems
This course is an introductory study of information systems. Major topics include: the role and value of information
systems, hardware and software used in information systems, managing information and data resources, decision
making, and developing information systems.

CIS120 - Application Programming I
This course provides students with an understanding of business problems that are typically solved by writing
computer programs, problem solving techniques to enable students to design solutions, and programming skills
learned in a traditional CS1 course. Emphasis is placed on efficient software development for business related
problems. Students are required to write, test and run programs.

CIS207 - Data Preparation and Cleaning
This course provides students with an introduction to the need for and methods for data cleaning. The course
presents methods for locating and handling invalid values, out-of-range values, and missing values along with
methods for managing datasets. The course uses SAS software.

582

Course Descriptions

CIS213 - Data Visualization
This course explores techniques and tools for creating effective data visualizations. The course covers the
creation and exploration of visualizations for categorical data, time series data, spatial and geospatial data. SAS
software will be used for this course.

CIS220 - Application Programming II
This course provides students with advanced techniques for design and implementation of business solutions
using object-oriented programming concepts. This course also covers the data structures that are typically
learned in a traditional CSC course. Emphasis is placed on efficient software development for business related
problems. Students are required to write, test and run programs.

CIS251 - Big Data Tools
This course covers an introduction to big data analysis tools. The course provides an overview of SAS, Hadoop
and other big data tools. The course covers the structure and framework of data analytic tools and covers the use
of these tools to perform various analyses.

CIS261 - Big Data Analytics
This course is intended to provide the student with an introduction to big data, big data analytics and several
methods useful in big data analytics such as clustering, association rules and various forms of regression. SAS®
statistical software will also be introduced and used to solve data problems.

CIS299 - Systems Analysis I
This project course introduces students to "systems thinking" and experientially introduces the students to some
of the basic concepts and tools of systems analysis within the context of a real-life business problems. The
583

Course Descriptions
traditional SDLC waterfall approach to systems analysis and design is stressed in order to prepare students for
any business type or size (some of which may not have modern analysis and design tools). Students entering
into this course must have a basic understanding of business and the idea of using programs that are integrated
into systems to solve business problems. This requisite knowledge is built upon in teaching students how to
analyze a business's current information system; how to extrapolate user needs and the business's additional
processing requirements; and then how to design a system that not only meets the stipulated requirements
while remaining within the project's constraints, but remains in line with the entity's mission/vision and optimizes
business processes to position the entity more competitively in the market.

CIS302 - Visual Programming
This course teaches Windows applications programming using the object-oriented event-driven programming
paradigm, with the programming language VisualBasic.NET. It is designed as a beginning OOED programming
course, but assumes students know Windows object vocabulary, have basic Windows file management skills, and
are familiar with the generic procedural programming language constructs of decision structures and looping.

CIS304 - COBOL
This course introduces students to the essential elements of the COBOL language using well-structured
programming techniques. Students will write and execute report programs, control break programs, data
validation programs, programs that implement tables and sequential update programs. Good analysis, design and
structure will be emphasized.

CIS308 - Python
This course enables the student to acquire a thorough understanding of the Python language and its application in
solving real world problems. Emphasis is placed on efficient software development using structured programming

584

Course Descriptions
techniques, Object Oriented Programming, GUI interfaces, as well as a variety of Python modules and packages.
Students are required to design, write, test, and run programs using an appropriate version of Python.

CIS321 - Data Base Management Systems and Data Base
Design
This introductory course to DBMS (Database Management System) provides students with the theory and
practice behind the use of modern DBMS. Database terminology and concepts covered include, but are not
limited to, the logical and physical design of databases and the tables within them as determined through the
analysis of information needs and modeling; the creation of ERD (Entity Relationship Diagrams) and their
translation into relational schemas (logical and physical design); normalization techniques; DDL (Data Definition
Language) and SQL (Structured Query Language) for database, table, view and index creation; and database
performance and optimization.

CIS322 - Data Base Application Development
Building upon the conceptual understanding of a modern DBMS (Database Management System) and database
and table design concepts gained in CIS 321 Database Management Systems and Design, this course provides
students with the practice of applying database technology via the Oracle DBMS to the solution of business and
other information-related problems. Experience is provided with database design and implementation based on
a thorough analysis of requirements and information modeling. The use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for
interaction with a working DBMS for data creation, manipulation and extraction is stressed as well as optimization
techniques, such as view creation and indexing. PL/SQL and database triggers are introduced.

CIS325 - Introduction to Decision Support Systems
This course presents the concept of decision-making within the framework of a contextualized management
information system that utilizes databases or spreadsheets as tools in the problem- solving process. The course

585

Course Descriptions
distinguishes between two logical components of a management information system: the transactional processing
systems (TPS) and decision support systems (DSS), in which computer-based systems aid decision-makers
in confronting problems through direct interaction with data and analysis models. Some of the topics covered
include critical thinking problem-solving through decision support, information requirements diagramming and
influence diagramming, modeling, decision-making, frames of references in decision-making, and decisionmaking techniques such as goal seeking, "What If" scenarios and graphic displays.

CIS330 - Web Programming I
This course is designed for the Computer Information Systems major. It provides the student with a thorough
understanding of HTML, in order to enable the student to create Web pages and Web sites using HTML. It also
provides the student with a thorough understanding of at least one client-side scripting language, in order to
enable the student to begin creating data-base driven Web sites. Students are required to write and test Web
pages and Web sites that use client-side scripts.

CIS332 - Web Programming II
This course introduces the student to server-side technologies. Students are required to write and test database
driven websites that use both client-side and server-side scripts.

CIS341 - CISCO CCNA 1
This course is designed for the information systems major. It is the first in a series of four CCNA (Cisco Certified
Networking Associate) courses. It provides the student with a thorough understanding of basic computer
networking concepts.

586

Course Descriptions

CIS342 - CISCO CCNA 2
This course is designed for the information systems major. It is the second in a series of four CCNA (Cisco
Certified Networking Associate) courses. It provides the student with a thorough understanding of the router
basics involved in computer networking.

CIS343 - CISCO CCNA 3
This course is designed for the information systems major. It is the third in a series of four CCNA (CISCO Certified
Networking Associate) courses. It provides the student with a thorough understanding of the switching basics and
intermediate routing involved in computer networking.

CIS344 - CISCO CCNA 4
This course is designed for the information systems major. It is the fourth in a series of four CCNA (Cisco Certified
Networking Associate) courses. It provides the student with a thorough understanding of wide area network
(WAN) technologies and their role in computer networking.

CIS352 - Global, Economic and Social Ethical Issues in
Computing
This course covers issues related to various global, economic and social frameworks and moves to topics
specifically related to computers. Emphasis is placed on the study of ethical situations that arise as a
consequence of the development and deployment of computers and related technologies, and also from parties
with malicious intents toward prevalent technologies. Topics can include areas such as: security, economics of
information systems, computer crime and hacking, computer software ownership, privacy, risks of computing,
professional liability, internet freedom in computing and international laws and governance. The course is to be
delivered in a writing intensive format, with treatise and arguments communicated effectively to a wide variety of
audiences.
587

Course Descriptions

CIS354 - Systems Project Management
This course, taken from the latest Model Curriculum for Information Systems (IS 2002), is intended for CIS
or CS majors. Building on the systems analysis and design concepts of CIS 299, this course focuses on the
management and completion of a systems-software development project. Both technical and behavioral aspects
of project management are applied within the context of an information systems development project.

CIS401 - Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning
This course will provide students an overview of the fundamental business processes/systems used to run
organizations and how the increase in their system integration adds value, improves productivity and increases
growth. The basic functional areas of business and their related information systems are reviewed with emphasis
on identifying opportunities for business process reengineering. ERP software, the latest trends and industry best
practices in ERP implementations will be discussed.

CIS402 - Data Analysis Capstone Project
This course is designed for the certificate in Data Science to provide hands-on experience in the area of data
science. This experience will enable students to apply their knowledge of data science and provide valuable
experience in the application of methods studied within the program that should enhance their job opportunities
upon graduation. Students will receive experience with real world data. Analysis will be completed using SAS®

CIS419 - CIS Internship
This course is designed for majors in the computing-disciplines who are seeking work experience in a related
area. This intern experience will enable the student to apply her/his educational background in his/her field to
a real work place. The internship will provide the student with the valuable experience that should enhance the
student's job opportunities upon graduation. Prerequisite: Students should have completed 64 credits with a good
grade-point average plus have sufficient background to meet the needs of the particular internship in which they
588

Course Descriptions
will be participating. Variable credits (1-15) depending on the length of the internship and the number of hours
devoted to the internship.

CIS474 - Special Topics in Information Systems
This course allows current topics in information systems to be offered to the students in a timely fashion. The
topics are not covered in other courses and will not be regularly offered as a special topic. The student is able
to take the course several times as long as the course is covering topics different than those already taken. The
course topic depends on the current trends in the field of information systems and the interests of the students
and the instructor.

CIS490 - Systems Analysis II
This course introduces students to systems application development. They will study its history and terminology.
The students will write requirements, specifications and design documents, and one or more papers on software
development life cycles.

CIS492 - Systems Development and Implementation
This course is a continuation of the Senior Project I: Application Software Development course and the capstone
course of the program. The project proposal developed and designed in the first Senior Project class will be
implemented in this course. The student will produce a project users’ manual and will demonstrate proficiency in
the academic program through the development of the project.

589

Course Descriptions

CMD-Communication Disorders
CMD105 - Language and Speech Development
The purpose of this course is to introduce normal language and speech development in children. The course
provides theoretical and practical frames of reference for students entering child-centered professions. The
foundations of language and speech acquisition, developmental processes requisite to normal speech and
language, and means of facilitating normal communicative abilities are all addressed. This course addresses the
following content areas as mandated PDE (2005-2006 standards) and contributes to the skills and knowledge as
outlined in the Course Matrix: IB, IC, ID, IE, IF, IG, IJ, IIIB. This course has been designed to ensure that students
demonstrate required knowledge and skills as outlined in the 2005 ASHA Standards and Implementations for the
Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology.

CMD108 - Nature of Language
This introductory course is designed for the student who seeks to understand communication in its broadest
terms, and in a variety of settings, and including verbal, nonverbal, technological, and cultural communication.
The course essentially describes the various forms of communication that occur in everyday life. The student
will encounter communication as it occurs in many domains: male-female communication, development of
communication in children, the effect of culture on language, the phonemic influence of one's native language on
learning English, methods to assess communication skill, self -assessment of his own receptive and expressive
vocabularies, animal "languge", written languge, language vs. codes and icons, technology and communication,
language and literacy, non-standard vs sub-standard communication, and normal vs atypical communication.
The student will learn about the professional area and responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist who
works with individuals of all ages. Taught within a web format, the course provides the student with opportunities
to research a multitude of diverse topics related to communication. Sharing his/her personal observations and
online research with academic peers on a D2L platform provides an opportunity for first-hand communication with
a large, diverse group of communicators.

590

Course Descriptions

CMD203 - Phonetics
Introduces practical phonology and phonetics as they apply to the communicative process. The student is
required to learn and use the International Phonetic Alphabet. A major focus is on basic human communication
processes including (a) anatomical and physiological bases, (b) the physical and psychophysical bases, and
(c) linguistic and psycholinguistic aspects. A major theme in this class is to learn about therapeutic intervention
strategies, materials and resources used with the speech, language, and voice populations.

CMD216 - Articulation
This course will provide the student with traditional views toward articulation disorders and their assessment and
treatment. Current management and assessment procedures will be presented.

CMD220 - Communication Across the Lifespan
This introductory course is designed for the student who seeks to understand communication in its broadest
terms, across the lifespan. He/she will do an in-depth analysis of the disease processes and problems that attack
individuals in the following age groups: prenatal, natal, post-natal, the 1 to 3 year old, the 3 to 6 year old, the 7 to
12 year old, the 12 to 17 year old, the 18 to 30 year old, the 30 to 55 year old, the 55 to 75 year old, the 75 to 100
year old, and finally the 100+ year old. The student will learn about the professional area and responsibilities of
the speech-language pathologist who works with individuals of all ages. Taught within a web format, the course
provides the student with opportunities to research a multitude of diverse topics related to communication across
lifespan. Sharing his/her personal observations and online research with academic peer on a D2L platform
provides an opportunity for first-hand communication with a large, diverse group of communicators. Individual
research is primarily submitted through Discussions and Dropbox.

591

Course Descriptions

CMD221 - Speech Science
An introductory course in speech science: the study of the physical characteristics of speech, its perception, and
its production.

CMD300 - Fundamental Language Disorders in Children
This course provides students with introductory knowledge of children with language and speech disorders. They
will become aware of procedures and principles utilized by speech-language pathologists in the assessment
and management of children with language and speech delays/disorders. A major focus is on basic human
communication processes including (a) anatomical and physiological bases, (b) the physical and psychophysical
bases, and (c) linguistic and psycholinguistic aspects. A major theme in this class is to learn about therapeutic
intervention strategies, materials and resources used with a variety of populations.

CMD301 - Fundamental Language Disorders in Adults
Primary emphasis is placed on several of the major speech and language disorders in adults including fluency
disorders, head injury, leaning disabilities, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dementia, and autism/Asperger
Syndrome. The student will begin to understand, and/or apply evidenced-based information to form therapeutic
strategies related to cognition, communication, emotional/social development, motor development, sensory
integration, and adaptation. A major focus is on basic human communication processes including (a) anatomical
and physiological bases, (b) the physical and psychosocial bases, and (c) linguistic & psycholinguistic aspects.
A major theme in this class is to learn about the characteristics/symptoms of each diagnosis and the therapeutic
intervention strategies, materials and resources used with adults with speech and language disorders. Federal
entitlements that relate to the provision of specialized service, service options, and equipment for individuals with
speech & language disabilities may be introduced as appropriate. Where appropriate, service delivery models
(collaboration, co-treatment, integration, pull-out of individuals and groups) will be discussed.

592

Course Descriptions

CMD305 - Intro to Audiology
The course will provide the student with an understanding of the genetic and disease processes producing
hearing loss in children and adults and the procedures used to assess hearing loss and rehabilitate persons with
hearing impairment.

CMD306 - Acoustics/Psychoacoustics
A basic analysis of how sound is generated and measured. In addition, the manner in which the human auditory
system encodes sound information and subsequently extracts meaning from it will be investigated.

CMD310 - Anatomy and Physiology
A deep understanding of the structure and function of the human body is critical to the individual who plans to
teach, treat professionally or train others. This course addresses both normal and abnormal human anatomy and
physiology, and relates variances to disorders and disease processes.

CMD320 - Assessment of Speech and Language
The student learns to select, administer, score, and interpret basic speech and language tests, conduct clinical
interviews, and write diagnostic reports based on the results. A major focus is on basic human communication
processes including (a) anatomical and physiological bases, (b) the physical and psychophysical bases, and
(c) linguistic and psycholinguistic aspects. A major theme in this class is to learn about intervention strategies,
materials and resources used with the language, articulation, stuttering and voice.

CMD321 - Common Organic Disorders
This course provides an overview of cleft lip and palate, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, cranio-facial and
other syndromes, and autism in children and adults. Emphasis will be placed on identification of and differentiation
593

Course Descriptions
between the various disorders. Attention is given to speech and language development in children with these
disorders, to the nature of the speech and language disorders they may exhibit, and to the differential diagnosis
and clinical management by speech-language pathologists in conjunction with specialists from other disciplines.
A major focus is on basic human communication processes including (a) anatomical and physiological bases, (b)
the physical and psycho-physical bases, and (c) linguistic and psycho-linguistic aspects. Cultural differences in
management of these disabilities will also be addressed. A major theme in this class is therapeutic intervention
strategies, including materials and resources used with these populations. Federal entitlements that relate to
the provision of specialized service, service options, and equipment for individuals with speech and language
disabilities will be introduced as appropriate. Where appropriate, service delivery models (collaboration, cotreatment, integration, pull-out of individuals and groups) will be discussed.

CMD322 - Technical Writing in Health Care & Education
This course offers the opportunity for intensive study and practice of the various types of writing skills and
responsibilities expected of educators and health care professionals. Areas covered in this course include:
research papers, diagnostic report writing, informational letter writing, progress notes, summary reports, treatment
plans, IEPs, behavioral goals.

CMD350 - Sign Language & Braille I
This is a course about the various communication codes or languages used (a) by the Deaf (i.e., finger spelling
and American Sign Language), (b) the Blind (i.e., Braille) and (c) the deaf-blind (finger Braille). A major focus
of this course is to develop the ability to communicate with these three populations by learning and using (a)
finger spelling, (b) a minimum of 500 signs, (c) Braille code and (d) finger Braille. Within each of these codes,
the student analyzes the various components of language: letter representations, word choices, grammars and
conversational strategies. There are two main points of focus in this class: First, to help the student understand
that the Deaf and the Blind are very specific subcultures that each hold their own language or code, beliefs,
customs, arts, history and folklore. Secondly, to help the student recognize that American Sign Language is a
594

Course Descriptions
legitimate language, having its own vocabulary, grammar, syntax and pragmatics. This course is for the student
who wants to learn entry-level sign language and entry-level Braille.

CMD352 - Sign Language & Braille II
This is a course about the various communication codes or languages used (a) by the Deaf (i.e., finger spelling
and American Sign Language), (b) the blind (i.e., Braille), and (c) the deaf-blind (finger Braille). A major focus
of this course is to develop the ability to communicate with these three populations which was learned in Sign
Language and Braille I. Within each of these codes or languages, the student analyzes the various components
of the system: letter representations, word choices, grammars, and conversational strategies. There are two
main points of focus in this class: first, to help the student understand that the Deaf and Blind are very specific
subcultures that each holds its own communication methods, beliefs, customs, arts, history, and folklore.
Secondly, to help the student recognize Sign Language as a legitimate language having its own vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, and pragmatics. This course is for the student who already knows entry-level sign language
and entry-level Braille and who wants to expand his/her knowledge in both areas. If time permits, a field trip to a
school for the deaf, blind, or deaf-blind may be scheduled.

CMD400 - Clinical Practicum: Video
This course provides introductory exposure to the clinical context in speech-language pathology through focused
video observation. Students will critically appraise and discuss pre-recorded speech and language therapy and
diagnostic sessions under the direction of faculty.

CMD401 - Clinical Practicum: Speech & Hearing Clinic
This course provides introductory exposure to the clinical context in speech-language pathology through “hands
on”, face-to-face observation in the Speech & Hearing Clinic. Students are paired with graduate students, and

595

Course Descriptions
under the direction of a clinical faculty member, assist in evaluation or therapy with clients who present with
various speech and language delays and disorders.

CMD402 - Clinical Practicum: Learning & Language Center
The class, resembling a lab experience, provides the undergraduate student with an introductory “hands-on”
experience with typically-developing children, as well as children having speech, language, and /or other hearing
disorders. Students participate in a guided study to facilitate knowledge of preschool children.

CMD450 - Intro to Clinic Procedures
This course is designed to give the senior-level Communication Disorders student his or her first in-depth view
of actual clinical procedures. The major goal of the course is to consider all the issues related to basic/entrylevel clinical interaction and to share information with classmates. Topics will include creating an appropriate
clinical environment, professional behavior, motivating others, reinforcement principles, legalities of clinical
interactions, record keeping, data collection, basic medical terminology, and administering basic speech and
hearing screenings. A major focus is on basic human communication processes including (a) anatomical and
physiological bases, (b) the physical and psychophysical bases, and (c) linguistic and psycholinguistic aspects. A
major theme in this class is to learn about therapeutic intervention strategies, materials, and resources used with
the language, articulation, and hard of hearing populations.

COM-Communication Studies
COM141 - Audio Production I
This course covers the fundamentals of radio production, including the theory and use of audio lab equipment,
writing and producing various types of basic radio programs, and the study of FCC rules and regulations as they
apply to radio broadcasters.

596

Course Descriptions

COM242 - Video Production II
This course is designed to prepare a student to perform in the various areas of single-camera electronic field
production, including the fundamentals of scripting, planning and budgeting field shoots; gathering audio and
video in the field; field lighting; skills and aesthetics of editing field produced video; and the understanding and
reading of test equipment for video signals.

COM250 - Oral Communication: Management
Students will develop an awareness of, and an appreciation for, communication in the business world
and preparing and presenting oral reports and speeches designed especially for persons who function in
organizations, businesses or industries.

COM355 - Broadcast Management
Students will development a working knowledge of the managerial structures of broadcast organization.

COM436 - Public Relations Cases and Problems
In this course students will analyze the methods of the public relations profession found in the case study
literature and apply those methods to their own research, and through the investigation of public relations case
studies come to understand the strategies and tactics of a public relations campaign. In addition, students will
develop analytical skills so that graduates may function in the four primary roles of the public relations practitioner:
1. monitor of public opinion and change; 2. voice of organization's conscience; 3. advocate for organizations, and
4. monitor of organizational policies and programs.

597

Course Descriptions

CSC-Computer Science
CSC101 - Personal Productivity Software
This course provides a structured laboratory experience designed to develop and enhance a student's proficiency
in using selected Windows microcomputer application software packages.

CSC120 - Problem Solving and Programming Constructs
This course will provide the student with a basic literacy of computers; present problem-solving heuristics and
structured programming techniques; present language independent data types, operations, programming
constructs and statements; introduce arrays and linked lists; and implement fundamental programs using an
appropriate programming language.

CSC124 - Computer Programming I
This course builds on CSC 120. It gives the student a thorough understanding of the presently adopted language
so that the student will develop the ability to program in the language. Emphasis is placed on efficient software
development using structured programming techniques. Students are required to write, test and run programs.

CSC201 - Internet Concepts
This primarily hands-on course will review computer system concepts, will introduce the student to all facets of the
Internet, and will develop a student's proficiency in Web page design and publishing.

CSC216 - Logic and Switching Theory of the Computer
This course provides the student with an in-depth study of the basis of digital computers. Number systems,
arithmetic operations, codes, Boolean algebra, Boolean minimization techniques, state transition tables and state

598

Course Descriptions
transition graphs are discussed. Extensive emphasis is placed on the analysis and synthesis of synchronous and
asynchronous combinational networks which form digital computers.

CSC265 - Object-Oriented Programming
Object Oriented Programming- This course teaches object-oriented programming. Object-orientated programming
offers a natural method for designing software systems that build on the concepts of data abstraction, information
hiding and modularity. Students will design and implement solutions to problems using an object-oriented
programming language.

CSC302 - Visual Programming
This course teaches Windows applications programming using the object-oriented event-driven programming
paradigm, with the programming language VisualBasic.NET. It is designed as a beginning OOED programming
course, but assumes students know Windows object vocabulary, have basic Windows file management skills, and
are familiar with the generic procedural programming language constructs of decision structures and looping.

CSC304 - COBOL
This course introduces students to the essential elements of the COBOL language using well-structured
programming techniques. Students will write and execute report programs, control break programs, data
validation programs, programs that implement tables and sequential update programs. Good analysis, design and
structure will be emphasized.

CSC306 - Fortran
The FORTRAN language will be studied. Most of the major programming constructs of FORTRAN will be
covered, including assignment statements, loops, decisions, subprograms, arrays, character manipulation and file
processing. Comparisons with other languages will be made, and documentation of programs will be emphasized.
599

Course Descriptions

CSC308 - Python
This course enables the student to acquire a thorough understanding of the Python language and its application in
solving real world problems. Emphasis is placed on efficient software development using structured programming
techniques, Object Oriented Programming, GUI interfaces, as well as a variety of Python modules and packages.
Students are required to design, write, test, and run programs using an appropriate version of Python.

CSC322 - Data Base Application Development
Building upon the conceptual understanding of a modern DBMS (Database Management System) and database
and table design concepts gained in CIS 321 – Database Management Systems and Design, this course provides
students with the practice of applying database technology via the Oracle DBMS to the solution of business and
other information-related problems. Experience is provided with database design and implementation based on
a thorough analysis of requirements and information modeling. The use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for
interaction with a working DBMS for data creation, manipulation and extraction is stressed as well as optimization
techniques, such as view creation and indexing. PL/SQL and database triggers are introduced.

CSC323 - Assembly Language Programming
In this course students will study assembly language. In doing so, students will develop some concepts related to
the architecture and operations of the computer. Programs will be written and implemented using the instructions
in this assembly language. Constructs such as selection, looping and subprograms will be implemented.

CSC328 - Data Structures
The design, use and programming of data structures, such as stacks, queues, linked lists and binary trees, will be
discussed. Sorting and searching methods are also discussed in this course. The analysis of algorithms will be
considered as well as the applications of the various data structures.

600

Course Descriptions

CSC352 - Global, Economic and Social Ethical Issues in
Computing
This course covers issues related to various global, economic and social frameworks and moves to topics
specifically related to computers. Emphasis is placed on the study of ethical situations that arise as a
consequence of the development and deployment of computers and related technologies, and also from parties
with malicious intents toward prevalent technologies. Topics can include areas such as: security, economics of
information systems, computer crime and hacking, computer software ownership, privacy, risks of computing,
professional liability, internet freedom in computing and international laws and governance. The course is to be
delivered in a writing intensive format, with treatise and arguments communicated effectively to a wide variety of
audiences.

CSC360 - Analysis of Algorithms
This course covers algorithm analysis theory and techniques. Students learn properties of both efficient and
inefficient algorithms. The importance of analyzing algorithms before implementing them will be emphasized. This
course will teach the skills necessary to determine the best algorithm for a given problem. We will investigate
greedy, graph theoretic, divide and conquer, and distributed algorithms. We will cover both polynomial time
algorithms and NP-completeness.

CSC378 - Computer Architecture
This course provides the student with an in-depth study of the organization of the central processing unit,
arithmetic logic unit, control unit, instruction formats, and addressing schemes of digital computers. Extensive
emphasis is placed on the translation of assembly language instructions into their micro-sequence operations
within the control unit and the interconnection and control of registers, arithmetic logic units, memory units, and
busses which form the central processing unit and the digital computer.

601

Course Descriptions

CSC400 - Operating Systems
This course involves an introductory study of the main elements of an operating system – memory management,
process management, device management, and file management. An operating system defines an abstraction of
hardware behavior with which programmers can control the hardware. It also manages resource sharing among
the computer's users. This course investigates these concepts as well as issues that influence the design of
contemporary operating systems, including management of processes, memory, devices, and files. Additional
special topics may include scripting, security, fault tolerance, and real-time systems.

CSC419 - Internship
This course is designed for the computer science major who is seeking work experience in the computer science
area. This intern experience will enable the student to apply her/his knowledge of computers in the real workplace. The internship will provide the student with the valuable computer experience that should enhance the
student's job opportunities upon graduation.

CSC420 - Artificial Intelligence
This course offers a selective survey of key concepts and applications of artificial intelligence and an introduction
to a language commonly used for building AI systems.

CSC424 - Numerical Analysis
Numerical Analysis-In this course, various mathematical algorithms and applications relating to the numerical
computation are investigated. Topics include: roundoff errors and computer arithmetic; numerical instability;
error analysis and estimation; approximation; Gaussian elimination and pivoting strategies for linear systems;
numerical integration and numerical solution of differential equations; curve fitting, polynomial approximation; and
regression.

602

Course Descriptions

CSC455 - Structures of Programming Languages
Students will study the four categories of programming languages: imperative, object-oriented, functional and
logic. An in-depth discussion of the imperative languages will be followed by discussions of the other three
paradigms. Students will be required to investigate at least one language.

CSC460 - Language Translation
This course studies the design and construction of compilers. Lexical analysis, syntactic analysis and code
generation are investigated in detail. Language design, interpreters, semantic analysis, intermediate code
generation and code optimization are also considered.

CSC475 - Theory of Languages
This course is an introduction to abstract machine theory, combinatorial systems, computable functions, and
formal linguistics. Topics include finite-state machines, regular sets, Turing machines, Chomsky hierarchy
grammars and languages. Emphasis is on surveying basic topics and developing an intuitive understanding in the
theory of languages.

CSC490 - Senior Project I: Software Engineering
This course introduces students to software engineering. They will study its history, terminology, requirements,
specifications and design. The students will write requirements, specifications and design documents and one or
more papers on software engineering topics.

CSC492 - Senior Project II
This course is a continuation of the Senior Project I: Software Engineering course and the capstone course of the
program. The project proposal developed and designed in the first Senior Project class will be implemented in
603

Course Descriptions
this course. The student will produce a project users’ manual and will demonstrate proficiency in the academic
program through the development of the project.

DAN-Dance
DAN131 - Foundations of Dance Technique
Foundations of Dance Technique is designed to provide accessibility to the world of dance for all students, novice
or pre-professional. As this course is intended for students with little# no dance training, the class will use lecture,
discussion, and studio work to introduce ballet, jazz, and tap, their history, and their aesthetics. The lecture and
discussion will help the student recognize and articulate key terminology and criteria for aesthetic judgment in
this form of expression. The studio work, including barre exercises and center and traveling sequences, will be
performed in small groups as well as individually in order to help the student develop creativity in expressing
themselves and a kinesthetic awareness for self-evaluation.

DAN132 - Ballet Technique I
Introductory instruction in the basic techniques applicable to ballet as practiced in western Europe and in the
United States is covered. Basic techniques include barre exercises, port de bras and center practice with jumps,
beats and turns.

DAN133 - Jazz Technique I
This is an introductory, entry level jazz technique class emphasizing American jazz dance style. The focus of
instruction and performance is on developing flexibility, isolation techniques, as well as jazz jumps, kicks and turns
necessary for most forms of jazz dance. This course is a 3 credit course and is required for dance minors.

604

Course Descriptions

DAN134 - Tap Dance Technique I
This course emphasizes instruction in the basic tap techniques practiced classically and in modern day. Basic
techniques include a center warm ups for feet, floor progressions with tap technique and center practice
encompassing rhythm and timing elements.

DAN232 - Ballet Technique II
Ballet II is a second level course designed for the development of strength and fluidity through an extension
of techniques demonstrated in specialized study and drill. Emphasis is placed on quicker retention of complex
combinations. Further emphasis is placed on center floor work to develop the student’s artistry, technique, and
physical ability in the dance form.

DAN260 - Modern Dance
Modern dance is an expressive form of movement which serves to enhance individual creativity and exploration.
The class will emphasize creative problem solving through movement and modern dance technique. The
development of movement quality, as well as the use of force, time and energy, will be explored while learning the
rich history of modern dance.

DAN301 - Theatre Dance I
Introductory, entry-level instruction in the basic elements of period movement/style used in acting and musical
theater, as well as social/ballroom, jazz and tap dance, will be presented in this course. Student presentations of
these various styles and dance forms used in musical theater will be provided by the instructor and evaluated for
credit.

605

Course Descriptions

DAN302 - Theatre Dance II
This course will help the dancer develop specific movement skill and style in the area of musical theater.
Emphasis will be place on the basic techniques of American modern, jazz and tap forms including those used by
Agnes DeMille and Jerome Robbins (American modern), Bob Fosse and Michael Bennett (jazz), as well as Gene
Kelly and Gregory Hines (tap).

Graphic Design
DES327 - Visual Communication II
This class will analyze the ‘tools’ or basic building blocks that are used by graphic designers to communicate to
any chosen audience. It will then explore how these tools are generally applied, and what to. Projects will utilize
these tools and examine how they would be applied to various media concluding with an overarching project to
end the class that would utilize a variety of tools applied across many media platforms, much like an advertising
campaign.

DES328 - Branding Design I
Brands and branding have always been hugely influenced by graphic designers. The visual interpretation and
translation of brands to an audience is a fundamental element of branding. It is the emotional cornerstone for both
the organization and the product being sold. Design connects the audience to the brand. Graphic designers often
view their role in branding as logo creation, starting and ending with the brand mark, yet the graphic designer’s
role is much more extensive and requires knowledge beyond that of how to make an attractive branding. Branding
is about understanding the brand values and positioning, and developing an expression across various media.

606

Course Descriptions

DES361 - Typography I
This course is designed to teach effective use of typography as it relates to graphic design. The course covers,
in detail, fundamental studio elements along with historical perspectives to give the student a deeper insight and
understanding.

DES362 - Typography II
Students will build on the knowledge gained from the DES261 Typography class to further explore the potential
of type as a communicative tool in graphic design. Focus will be put into more formal elements of typographic
expression and control such as grid systems and typographic detail. Both the fundamental legibility of type and
the expressive qualities inherent in letters will be addressed. Students will work in both print and screen-based
motion design. An extended typographic project will be completed.

DES371 - Contextual Design
One of the most important but least recognized aspects of the design profession is the organization and
presentation of information. Designers need to make information accessible and available to everyone. This
design studio course will cover a broad spectrum of information design as students create original portfolio quality
graphic design work.

DES381 - Interactive Media and Culture
This class gives students opportunities to create and think about contemporary media. Focusing on the Internet,
this class teaches students content development, communication theory and practice, production and design
skills and offers an overview of the ever-changing media landscape. As new media forms develop and evolve,
students who are interested in working in communications fields need to understand each medium's particular
communication requirements. It is crucial to develop online content that is relevant, usable, visually effective and
creative, informative and manageable.
607

Course Descriptions

DES382 - Design for Interactivity
Web and app design is a crucial facet of graphic design. This studio course will focus on the process inherent in
researching, designing and implementing design for interactivity. Elements of GUI and UX/UI will be covered, as
will the area of information architecture.

DES429 - Branding Design II
Building upon knowledge and experiences from Branding Design 1, students will create professional, extensive,
and integrated brand campaigns based on clear and appropriate communication objectives. Branding 2
emphasizes the importance of demographic research, consumer behavior, and target market analysis. Research
will be applied in the development and design of comprehensive brand strategies resulting in the design of
comprehensive Brand Standard Manuals for client presentation.

DES431 - Advertising Design
This studio course provides students with an introduction to the development of integrated advertising campaigns.
Principles and strategies of visual communication, color theory, and creative problem solving will be reinforced as
well an introduction to consumer behavior and a history of Advertising Design. In Advertising Design students will
create original work from concept development through production.

DES497 - Senior Design Seminar
Within the framework of design thinking already explored, this class examines structure, formats, sequences
and unities within books, publications, packaging and other graphic forms. Emphasis is upon expanding and
developing ideas to their full potential, looking at options and rigorously examining design decisions. Projects
are of a more comprehensive and extended nature. This class will be extremely intensive in terms of deadlines,
and what is expected within those deadlines. The first two thirds of the class would involve the completion of
set assignments (that go to start building and shaping the portfolio next semester.) These assignments would
608

Course Descriptions
be varied and challenging and would engage the students in areas that are new and fresh. The last third of the
semester would be given over to a senior design project. This assignment would involve a sustained period of
study spent researching and developing an ambitious, largely self-initiated and managed project.

DES498 - Senior Design Portfolio
The capstone course of the Graphic Design program. The semester revolves around preparing the students and
their portfolios for the workplace or graduate study. Although some assignments are given, the onus is on the
student to work and update new or existent projects required of a graduating student. Within this framework would
be a series of lectures that are focused on professional development such as resume preparation and agency
and freelance protocols. An important element of the semester is the preparation for the AIGA Portfolio Day that
takes place in Pittsburgh in April. Students are required to attend this workshop and get valuable feedback on
their books from working professionals.

DMA-Developmental Math
DMA092 - Introductory Algebra
For students whose understanding of algebra is minimal. It may be a terminal course for some, and a preparatory
course for further mathematics for others. It starts with signed numbers, and emphasizes the relationship
between general arithmetic and algebra. This is not an arithmetic course. This course does not earn credit toward
graduation.

609

Course Descriptions

Digital Media Technology
DMT100 - Foundations of Print Media
This course offers students an opportunity to understand the practical applications of electronic file preparation as
it relates to print production. It covers image design, file conversion, image carrier preparation, image transfer and
finishing techniques. Two lecture-hours and three laboratory-hours per week.

DMT101 - Time-based Media
This course focuses on time as an element of design and communication. In design, time usually incorporates
changes that can be in the form of an animation, an event, or an action taken by the viewer. This is an
introductory-level course for all students who would like to explore the creative use of traditional time-based media
and story telling. Students will use non-computer-based media to view, analyze, capture, and express the world
around us.

DMT180 - Foundations of Digital Media
This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of digital media technology and typical components including
hardware, software, peripheral devices, conventional photography/scanned images, digital photography, bitmapped and vector based image creation and editing, web pages, video, animation, 3D images, and audio.
The application of digital media in business, marketing, education, entertainment and training will be explored.
Practical hands-on assignments will be used to reinforce learning.

DMT200 - Print Media Production Processes
This course offers additional experiences in the practical application of digital printing. The student is introduced
to the use of digital media as an extension of print media for communications and marketing purposes. The
integration and implementation of new printing and imaging technologies that affects day-to-day communication
610

Course Descriptions
is explained. Practical experiences are gained in digital printing reproduction through laboratory and computer
based activities.

DMT220 - Digital Photography
This course emphasizes techniques involved in still photography utilizing a digital camera. It covers the basic
aspects of digital camera operation, photographic composition, lighting, photo retouching, tonal correction, and
digital output. Practical experiences are gained in the digital manipulation of images through computer-based
activities.

DMT225 - Digital Page Layout
This course provides an in-depth study into the page layout - the arrangement of text and images on both printed
and digital pages — as a primary tool used by graphic designers to communicate messages in a compelling and
memorable way. The emergence of new media — from the Web to interactive eBooks, smartphones, and the iPad
— has fundamentally changed the nature of page layout. While fitting static content on a finite page used to be
a primary challenge for print layouts, today the task demands that designers incorporate scrolling Web pages,
interactivity, sound, animation, movies, slide shows, and other elements that produce multiple dimensions and
unlimited depth for a single page.

DMT240 - Vector Based Graphics
The world we live in is filled with all types of visual images whether it be electronically through TVs, computers,
or mobile devices, but also through print in advertisements, vehicle wraps, and signage. This course focuses on
the creation of artwork using vector-based graphics software typically used in the print and digital media industry.
Students will learn how to create, edit, and output vector-based graphics and their integration with other software
such as Photoshop and web applications.

611

Course Descriptions

DMT250 - Digital Imaging
The advanced study of the practical applications of digital editing through means of computer applications. This
course emphasizes techniques involved in advanced picture taking, color imaging, and digital image manipulation
by means of a computer. It will focus on developing the necessary skills to preparing images for a variety of output
methods.

DMT302 - Commercial Print Techniques
An in-depth study of commercial printing applications focusing on the lithographic process incorporating line
and halftone reproduction of graphic elements. Assigned projects require students to gain an understanding of
the operations of a lithographic press through hands on activities and simulator exercises to reinforce lecture
presentations. Production workflow is analyzed and evaluated through class projects. Substrates and inks are
studied to show the effect on specific projects,

DMT312 - Specialty Graphics Printing Techniques
This course defines and analyzes the process of screen printing, pad transfer printing, printed electronics and
other specialty printing processes. It is an introduction to the various specialty printing applications. Student
designed activities are supported by exercises that provide quality and control for the printing process. Emphasis
of the course is centered on establishing repeatability of the printing process by controlling variables; digital
design and imaging; single and multiple color image design, conversion and transfer; manual and semi-automatic
presswork; printing applications of simple and complex close register line images.

DMT320 - Digital Video
This course explores digital video from the inception of an idea to the delivery of the finished video. Students will
develop and use their understanding of video concepts, storytelling, camera use, video editing, and exporting
to create videos for the Internet, multimedia presentations and video broadcasts. Source footage comes from
612

Course Descriptions
photos, previously shot footage, or footage shot using the University’s equipment or the student’s camera and is
edited on cross platform systems using commercial video editing software.

DMT330 - Package Printing Processes
This course provides an in-depth study of the processes and techniques involved in the printing and converting
of packaging and labeling materials. Laboratory applications include the design, preparation and flexographic
printing and converting of various paper, foil and plastic substrates. Emphasis is placed on establishing
repeatability of the printing process by controlling variables. Methods and techniques of quality assurance are
implemented as an integral part in the production of flexographic printed products.

DMT331 - Web Publishing
This course examines web publishing and what makes an accomplished web designer. Students will design,
develop, evaluate, and validate web pages that include HTML language syntax and incorporate elements such as
animations, sounds, and video. Students will learn in depth HTML syntax and apply CSS to a webpage’s layout
and style.

DMT340 - 3D Computer Animation
This course deals with the use of computers to create and animate three-dimensional appearing objects. Topics
will include production strategies, basic modeling concepts, rendering, lighting, virtual cameras, and animation.
Students will learn the fundamentals in the classroom and apply them in laboratory activities.

DMT342 - Cost Analysis for Digital Media
A critical examination of the operations involved in the production of commercially printed products for the
purpose of determining costs of the operations. The procedures necessary to assemble this information to
produce estimates of typical printing matter and digital media elements are discussed. The identification and study
613

Course Descriptions
of cost centers as they relate to the hourly costs and ultimately to the selling price are examined. Students are
required to prepare a number of cost estimates for the course.

DMT350 - Motion Graphics
In recent years there's been an explosion of opportunities in the industry of motion graphics; they appear in just
about every form of popular media today, whether it's online media, network television, video on your cell phone,
iPod, DVD, video games. In this course students will gain knowledge and skills in color theory, composition,
typography in relation to the motion. These skills will blend with skills traditionally covered in other disciplines like
film, visual effects and animation.

DMT360 - Game Development
One of the education and entertaining applications of digital media is gaming and interactive applications. This
course teaches students about game design and how to incorporate visual, audio, and character assets into
the creation of a game. The course delves into the scripting, development tools, interfaces, and build process
necessary to create a finished game.

DMT402 - Advanced Commercial Print Techniques
This course provides advanced, in-depth study of the processes and techniques involved in the printing, finishing
and converting of packaging, labeling and commercial materials. Laboratory applications include the design,
preparation, printing and finishing of various paper, foil and plastic substrates. Emphasis is placed on establishing
repeatability of the printing process by identifying and controlling variables. Multiple-color tonal images such
as duotones and process-color images are reproduced by various printing processes. Students learn the
importance of accurate proofing and incorporate proofing steps into lab projects. Methods and techniques of
quality assurance are implemented as an integral part in the production of advanced printed products.

614

Course Descriptions

DMT406 - Digital Workflow and Print Technology
This course will focus on the components and terminology of color reproduction and workflow technology as
a basis for understanding applications in the field of digital printing. Through a series of research, laboratory
and computer-based activities, the student will experience the interaction between software applications, image
preparation techniques, and various computer peripherals used to support digital printing and color imaging.
Variable data printing and multi-channel applications are investigated.

DMT420 - Emerging Technologies in Digital Media
Technology
This course involves, but is not limited to, directed study, special projects, institutes, or workshops in Digital
Media. Subject areas are organized according to student needs and will be designed to cover theory and/or
practices going beyond the scope of regular coursework. Course content is planned cooperatively between the
student(s) and the instructor. A course contract is prepared and will include: the objectives to be achieved, the
procedures to be followed, any special conditions, the expected findings, and specifications for the evaluation of
activities.

DMT431 - Advanced Web Publishing
This course examines web publishing and what makes an accomplished web designer. Students will design,
develop, evaluate, and validate web pages that include HTML language syntax and incorporate elements such as
animations, sounds, and video. Students will learn in depth HTML syntax and apply CSS to a webpage’s layout
and style.

DMT445 - Digital Media Project Planning
This course focuses on the application of production management and operations concepts and techniques
related to the field of digital media. It is concerned with long-term issues of strategic importance such as
615

Course Descriptions
equipment investment, plant layout, and organizational structure. Basic concepts of project management
methodology will be introduced to provide an understanding of the skills needed to manage teams, schedules
and resources as well as to assess and manage risk. The course emphasizes items of day-to-day administrative
importance: production planning, scheduling and control; inventory control and purchasing; production cost
analysis and quality control.

DMT485 - Senior Seminar
This is an all-encompassing seminar-type course designed to provide seniors in Digital Media Technology
(DMT) with opportunities to enhance their knowledge base through collaborative and individual work. Through
projects and activities that will vary each time the course is taught, students will work to apply the skills learned
in previous courses, develop and refine their skills in project management, and work to a high level of quality and
professionalism. Each student is also required to do a major research paper on a particular problem or technology
relating to the digital media industry.

DMT495 - Internship
The Digital Media Technology internship is designed to allow students to gain practical employment experience
and to build upon the fundamental knowledge and skills that they developed in earlier courses. Student interns will
expand their basic knowledge and skills through research efforts, problem solving, and practical applications in a
print manufacturing technology-related research or business environment. Students participating in an internship
program gain valuable hands-on experience in solving technical problems and in working with people in a realworld setting. Student interns are placed with an organization, which most nearly approximates employment
goals. If this is not possible, students are placed in some type of graphics environment, which is available at the
time. The intent of the internship is to provide students with practical work experience in an environment in which
they will be dealing with real problems requiring real solutions in a relatively short time frame.

616

Course Descriptions

EAS-Earth Science
EAS100 - Introduction to Earth Science
This introductory laboratory-oriented earth science course designed to acquaint the student with the four general
areas of the earth sciences: astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography. Laboratory activities are
designed to enhance student’s understanding of elementary scientific concepts in earth science.

EAS104 - Introduction to Meteorology
This course deals with the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere as influenced by the earth-atmosphere
interaction. The effects of the physical controls as they alter the elements are emphasized. Basic laws of
Physics and Chemistry are emphasized. The construction and analysis of weather maps is an integral part of the
laboratory component of the course. Students are expected to visualize, interpret, and investigate various weather
phenomena as they relate to the current state of the atmosphere. Basic prediction of future weather conditions
is the final culminating experience of the course, after extensive laboratory investigations in both manual and
computer settings.

EAS105 - Extreme Weather
This course provides scientifically accurate description of extreme and unusual weather phenomena. Course
discusses a variety of extreme weather phenomena in a descriptive style that does not require advanced
mathematical knowledge. Course includes topics like thunderstorms, thunderstorm complexes, tornadoes,
hurricanes, extreme snowfall events, blizzards, floods, droughts and downslope windstorms. Climatology of these
events is also discussed.

617

Course Descriptions

EAS142 - Introduction to Climate Science
In this course the elements and controls of climate are analyzed in a systematic fashion. The physical parameters
controlling climate are reviewed, as they relate to physics and chemistry. Various methods and techniques of
classifying climates are presented. Climatology is concerned not only with the most frequently occurring types,
the average weather, but the infrequent and unusual types as well. Because climatology also analyzes climatic
conditions at locations on the earth’s surfaces and its effect on human society and/or the environment, the course
is geographical in nature. Climates of the past and potential future issues will be discussed. The student will
be able to make an informed decision in the form of a research proposal about impending climate change and
climate data analysis by the conclusion of the course.

EAS163 - Introduction to Oceans and Climate
Oceanography examines the world ocean from an Earth system perspective. Specifically, it is designed to be an
introduction in the study of the four main branches of oceanography: (1) geology of the oceanic basins (origins
of the oceans, structure and geomorphology of the ocean’s floor, methods of investigation); (2) chemistry of the
ocean waters; (3) physics of the oceans (currents, waves, tides, etc.); (4) biology of the oceans (marine plants
and animals).

EAS245 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting I
Introduction to the application of basic atmospheric concepts on real-time weather data. This course aims
synthesize observational and numerical weather analyses in order to understand weather phenomena on
synoptic scale. Topics include: analysis of forces, accelerated reference frames, conservation equations of mass,
momentum and energy; scale analysis; pressure coordinates; geostrophic and gradient flow; thermal wind;
kinematic description of the wind, trajectories; circulation, vorticity and potential vorticity. The last part of the
course will introduce quasi-geostrophic theory applications in synoptic meteorology and introduce concepts of
frontogenesis and atmospheric jets.

618

Course Descriptions

EAS323 - Atmospheric Instrumentation and Measurement
This upper-division course in meteorology deals with the specifics of data collection and instrument functionality.
Time will be spent dealing with proper site selection, the physical mechanisms present within an automated
sensor array, and quality control for data collected. Students taking this course should have a detailed
understanding of the role each meteorological parameter has in making a weather forecast.

EAS342 - Dynamic Meteorology I
This course is an introduction to description and theory of atmospheric motion; analysis of forces, accelerated
reference frames, conservation equations of mass, momentum and energy; scale analysis; pressure coordinates;
geostrophic and gradient flow; thermal wind; kinematic description of the wind, trajectories; circulation and
vorticity. The last part of the course will introduce quasi-geostrophic theory.

EAS365 - Remote Sensing: Satellite and Radar
Interpretation
This course emphasizes the characteristics and scientific role of radar and satellite interpretation, as well as
computer-assisted processing of spectral data acquired by satellites, as they relate to atmospheric analysis.

EAS369 - Climate Dynamics
The main goal for this course is to present the working of the climate system as a whole and its critical
components (the atmosphere, ocean, sea ice, glaciers, land surface, etc), their complex interactions and
feedbacks, and the mechanisms governing natural climate variability (e.g., ENSO) and the climate response to
external perturbations (e.g., the increase in greenhouse-gas concentrations). Several important periods in Earth’s
climate history are explained in terms of natural and anthropogenic forcings and climate system responses.
Various scenarios of future climate changes are also discussed.

619

Course Descriptions

EAS419 - Applied Climatology
This course examines the effect of climate on the physical, biological, and cultural environments and includes
both present-day and future (re: Climate change) relationships. Part of the course will examine current practices/
methodological developments that represent the basic “tools” which underpin applied climatological research.
Significant time will be spent investigating the relationship between climate/climate change and a wide range of
human activities and responses. This course is a “writing intensive” course, as defined by California University of
Pennsylvania. Therefore, many topical discussions, research investigations and climate diagnostic analyses will
require writing with the opportunity for the student to revise their original work.

EAS431 - Digital Media for Weather & Climate Applications
The course is an introduction to television weather broadcasts and web-based “narrowcasts” with emphasis
on creating accurate weather forecasts, climate outlooks and on the techniques of communicating weather
information to various publics. The course consists of weekly lecture/lab meetings and one-on-one critiquing/
coaching to develop and improve descriptive science language as well as the graphics that accompany the
verbal discourse. Special emphasis is placed upon accurate weather forecasting from skills initiated in previous
coursework. Extemporaneous speaking styles will be stressed with timed delivery of weather information. Analysis
of a weather graphics presentation will be undertaken, and ultimately students will be expected to arrange their
own weather “show” for presentation and evaluation by classmates. A history of meteorology in the media will also
be examined in the context of changing technologies and public perceptions.

EAS442 - Dynamic Meteorology II
This course introduces advanced topics in dynamics of atmospheric motions. This course is a continuation of
Dynamic Meteorology (EAS 342). Topics include: atmospheric oscillations and waves, synoptic scale instabilities,
mesoscale instabilities and isentropic potential vorticity thinking. The last part of the course will introduce the
dynamics of numerical modeling and prediction.

620

Course Descriptions

EAS445 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting II
Continuation of the concepts learned in Synoptic Meteorology (EAS 340). The lecture part of the course examines
frontal boundaries, evolution of mid-latitude cyclones, and applications of potential vorticity concepts to weather
analysis and prediction. The laboratory part of this course is a forecasting lab where students independently
analyze weather and forecast in a competitive setting.

EAS449 - Mesoscale Meteorology
Introduction to the structure and dynamics of mesoscale weather phenomena. This course aims to synthesize
observational and numerical modeling studies of mesoscale weather phenomena. Topics include: mesoscale
instabilities, boundary layer dynamics, low-level jets, air mass boundaries, deep moist convection, supercell
thunderstorms and tornadogenesis. The last part of the course introduces severe weather associated with deep
moist convection.

EAS452 - Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Radiation
This course examines the role of thermodynamics and radiation in the atmosphere. Topics covered in the
course include the First and Second Law of Thermodynamics, adiabatic and diabatic processes, thermodynamic
diagrams, and stability. These concepts will prepare the student for understanding exactly how the earth is heated
by solar radiation. Specifically, those principles in atmospheric radiation will be investigated, including solar and
terrestrial radiation, blackbodies, absorption and emission, and scattering.

EAS453 - Cloud Physics
This course is a continuation of EAS 452. The physics relevant to the formation of droplets and precipitation,
mixing and parcel theory, adiabatic lifting, nucleation, warm rain processes, cold rain processes, and the growth
of hail are investigated. Finally, radiation concepts from EAS 452 are used to look at the impact of clouds on solar
and terrestrial radiation.
621

Course Descriptions

EAS465 - Seminar in Atmospheric Science
This scientific writing and speaking course covers recent and historical developments in the atmospheric
sciences. Students are required to participate in group presentations, complete two written research projects, and
produce a critique of classmates' research projects.

EAS469 - Global Climate Change
Climate change has become the defining environmental issue for our global society. Its effects, however, are
unequal in different regions of the world. These disparities are due to both natural processes in climate but also
due to societal inequities and vulnerabilities caused in part due to historical inertia or geographic challenges.
The course begins in describing the many ways in which global climate has and will change through time as a
result of many years of scientific observation and understanding of physics and chemistry. Next the course will
focus on how those changes have affected humans through the centruries and what influence future changes
may have on a modern, globalized society. Related, the human need to consume energy places climate change
mitigation efforts squarely in the realm of public policy debate. As such, all parts of the global society are affectedmany times unequally. These global inequities in both human vulnerability and economiies raise a variety of
ethical considerations that are a focus of discussion in the course. Students enrolling in this course should have a
basic understanding of earth sciences concepts so as to frame their understanding of climate change adaptation/
mitigation from a policy, economic, and/or moral standpoint.

ECO-Economics
ECO100 - Elements of Economics
An introduction to the elements of economic analysis, structured particularly for the non-major. The student is
exposed to the rational self-interest model of human behavior, the mechanics of the market system and a survey

622

Course Descriptions
of modern macroeconomic theory and policy. Emphasis is placed on examples from everyday life whenever
possible.

ECO102 - Economics for Elementary Education Majors
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of economics focusing on a basic understanding of the
economic way of thinking, markets, economic efficiency, market failures, the business cycle and macroeconomic
policy.

ECO201 - Principles of Microeconomics
This course focuses on explaining the economic choices made by individuals, households and firms. Topics to
be covered will include: consumer choice, supply and demand and markets, production and costs, economic
efficiency, and market structure.

ECO202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to the study of the economy as a whole. Important topics include the determination
of national income, the problems of inflation and unemployment, international trade, and economic growth.
Simple models used to study the macroeconomy will be introduced and used to study changes in key variables.
Emphasis is placed on the roles of monetary and fiscal policy in the conduct of macroeconomic policy.

ECO301 - Intermediate Microeconomics
The purpose of this course is to develop the analytical skills required for dealing with problems of economic
behavior and resource allocation, along with an appreciation of the methodological issues involved in modern
economic analysis. It covers the traditional body of microeconomic theory, including: utility theory and consumer
behavior, the analysis of production and the behavior of the firm, coordination in productand factor markets under

623

Course Descriptions
perfect competition, and (time permitting) he impact on market operations of monopoly, imperfect competition,
externalities, asymmetric information, and public goods.

ECO302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
This course further explores the theories of economic growth, unemployment, inflation, and business cycles, and
traces the evolution of macroeconomic thought from Keynes to the modern day. A particular emphasis will be
placed on the key features of modern macroeconomic theory and the conduct of fiscal and monetary policy.

ECO304 - Money and Banking
This course discusses the relationship of money and credit to economic activity and prices as well as the impact
of public policy in financial markets and the markets for goods and services. The policies, structure and functions
of the Federal Reserve System, and the organization, operations and functions of the commercial banking
system, as related to questions of economic stability and public policy, are also covered.

ECO308 - Public Finance
This course studies the role of federal, state and local governments in the economy. Topics include the role of
government in society and markets, tax theory and policy, government expenditures, public debt management,
cost-benefit analysis, income redistribution, and the economics of voting and politics (public choice theory).

ECO315 - Health Economics
This course explores the application of economic principles and models to various topics in the areas of health,
insurance, and health policy. How do we "produce" health? How is health ecnomics different from other areas of
economics? The course will examine the role of market failures and government interventions in the market for
health insurance and the provision of social insurance.

624

Course Descriptions

ECO331 - Urban Economics
This course introduces students to regional economic analysis: theories of city locations and hierarchies, industrial
location patterns, land-use patterns, the short-run impact of industrial change upon employment in one community
and on long-run differentials of per capita income between regions. This first part of the course focuses on
the determinants of location of economic activity within and between urban areas. Topics include comparative
advantage and regions, urbanization and economic growth in the US, and the theoretical analysis of regional
structure. The second part of the course uses economic analysis to examine problems of special interest to
regions/urban areas. Topics may include the economics of poverty, housing markets, racial discrimination and
segregation, transportation systems, local economic development, and local public finance.

ECO360 - International Economics
This course provides a non-technical yet rigorous examination of the causes and effects of the international
flows of goods, services, labor, and (investment) capital. Also examined is the impact of government policies on
these flows and the institutions that have been established to regulate international trade and finance, including
the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund. Key topics include: the role of comparative
advantage, factor endowments, scale economies, and imperfect competition in international trade; the welfare
effects of international trade: who wins and who loses; the economic impact of trade policy (tariffs, quotas and
other trade measures); the balance of payments and the causes and effects of trade imbalances; the foreign
exchange markets; and regional trading arrangements such as NAFTA and the European Union.

ECO402 - Games and Behavior
Game theory is the study of how individuals make a decision when they are aware that their actions affect others
and each decision maker takes this "strategic effect" into account. This course provides a concise, yet rigorous,
introduction to game theory and its applications drawn from a variety of disciplines, primarily driven by student
interest. Consideration is given to both empirical and experimental tests of game theoretic predictions.

625

Course Descriptions

ECO421 - Applied Econometrics
This course explores the formulation, estimation and testing of empirical models in economics and the social
sciences. The focus of the course is on the use multiple regression analysis in the estimation and testing of
causal relationship. Topics include appropriate model construction including variable selection and functional
form, the use of dummy variables and panel data, the assumptions of the Classical model and the problems of
multicolinearity, heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation. The class involves both lectures and hands on practice/
labs. A significant part of the course is an independent research project utilizing the techniques discussed in the
course.

ECO460 - Global Economic Perspectives
This course focuses on an understanding of the global economy in an era of shifting borders, restructuring
economies, and regional realignments. Emphasis is placed on the strategic implications for businesses of
globalization, analyzing public policy options regarding current international economic issues and on collecting
and interpreting international economic data. Students will also be introduced to the roles of various international
organizations and the different economic systems, cultural, legal, political, environmental, and social contexts in
which businesses operate in different countries.

ECO492 - Economics Internship
The student is placed with a business firm, bank, industrial firm, government office, healthcare facility or similar
institution for on-the-job experiences related to classroom coursework. This course should be taken quite late
in the undergraduate career. Credit-hours will range from 1 to 12 depending on the nature of the particular
assignment.

626

Course Descriptions

EDF-Educational Foundations
EDF333 - Educational Technology
This course provides the learner with fundamental concepts and skills that build a foundation for applying
computer hardware and software in educational settings. The course focuses on the computer as an object of
instruction, a productivity tool and an adjunct to instruction in the classroom.

EDU-College of Education
EDU101 - ESL Intermediate Listening & Speaking
This course is designed to build the oral English skills of non-native speakers of English in order to prepare for
academic work in English. This is an intermediate level listening and speaking course and includes practice in
group interaction, public speaking and listening comprehension for academic purposes. This course will help
students expand their vocabulary and knowledge of language usage in a variety of everyday and classroom
situations. NOTE: This course is not a substitute for a Public Speaking course. This course can be repeated for
credit.

EDU102 - ESL Intermediate English Reading & Writing
This course is designed to build the English reading and writing skills of non-native speakers of English to prepare
for academic work in English. This course is an intermediate level reading and writing course. This course will
help students develop into active, fluent readers in the English language for academic purposes. Students
will learn and utilize reading comprehension strategies geared toward second language learners to enhance
vocabulary knowledge as well as reading fluency and comprehension. Students will read academic texts to
search for main ideas and details, read diagrams and charts, and other text structures that will enable them to
learn academic content effectively while they are learning English. Students will also learn to write grammatically
correct sentences, basic paragraphs, short essays, and respond to academic readings in writing. NOTE: This
627

Course Descriptions
course is not a substitute for ENG 100, ENG 101, or ENG 102 nor does it supplant the English placement
examination. This course can be repeated for credit.

EDU210 - Critical Thinking and Reading
This course exposes students to in-depth readings and well-chosen oppositional readings to help them develop
intellectually and ethically by recognizing competing arguments and making a reasoned, context-appropriate
commitment to one position. Some of the oppositional readings include artists’ statements, criticisms, biographies,
web-based essays, peer-reviewed journal articles, and book chapters. These authentic authorial voices engage
students in thinking through competing perspectives on an issue. Students will practice critical thinking and
reading in order to: reconsider and revise views where honest reflection suggests that change is warranted and
face their own biases, prejudices, stereotypes, or egocentric tendencies. When students believe that their efforts
are contributing significantly to their learning, learning becomes its own motivation.

EDU310 - Teaching in a Multicultural Society
Teaching in a Multicultural Society is a course designed to develop intergroup-interpersonal awareness to
promote the better understanding of the different sexes, religious beliefs, national origins, and the socioeconomic
backgrounds found in our multicultural society. The emphasis is on developing the awareness, knowledge skills,
and competencies needed for positive human relationships. No Field Experience Required

EDU333 - Technology in Teaching and Learning
This course is designed to provide the learner with fundamental knowledge, skills and concepts for applying
technology in the P-12 educational setting. The course focuses on current technologies (such as computers,
mobile devices, and online tools) and how to effectively incorporate them into the instructional setting. The class
emphasizes building knowledge, increasing technological skills, understanding best practices and application of
learning in an educational setting.

628

Course Descriptions

EDU335 - Teaching in an Online Environment
This course is designed to provide teacher education majors and others who may teach or train with online
instruction the necessary skills, knowledge, and literature background to be able to construct online instruction
using a Course Management System (CMS). While this is a teacher education course, it is also a technology in
teaching course which can be useful to any person attempting to instruct/train online. The course requires an
understanding of basic learning approaches, basic computer technology skills, and experience as a learner using
a CMS.

EDU350 - Supporting English Language Learners
This course examines research-based English Language Learner (ELL) teaching and learning methods in
K-12 mainstream classrooms. The major theories of second language acquisition will be reviewed and their
implications for the second language classroom will be discussed. The primary goals of this course are (a) to
familiarize teacher candidates with major theoretical issues and research-based methods in second language
learning in formal and informal situations; (b) to provide teacher candidates with opportunities to develop
communication strategies that will support their students learning; (c) to assist teacher candidates in becoming
skillful at making appropriate teaching decisions that will nurture language learning among culturally and
linguistically diverse students, in order to promote and increase academic achievement in the classrooms.

EDU375 - Introduction to Integrative STEM Education
This course is designed to provide the candidate with an understanding of integrated STEM education as well
as effective instructional strategies for teaching STEM in K-12 classrooms. The course provides an introduction
to the fundamentals of STEM disciplines and the strategies used to implement integrative STEM education.
Candidates will review basic fundamental concepts of STEM disciplines (science, mathematics, engineering,
and technology), effective STEM pedagogy and teaching strategies, integrative STEM learning, and innovative
problem-based instruction utilizing the engineering and design process. Candidates will participate in hands-on

629

Course Descriptions
laboratory and research-based activities as they engage in engineering design challenges intended to provide
candidates with an opportunity to work individually and in collaborative groups to utilize skills of scientific inquiry
and problem-solving to design, test, analyze, and evaluate STEM-related processes and products. Candidates
will utilize the design process, computational thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving to engage in design
challenges and will then communicate the results of the engineering and design process through a variety of
formats (i.e., lab reports, multimedia presentations, design briefs, etc.).

EET-Electronic Eng Technology
EET110 - Electrical Circuits I
Circuits I is an introductory course into DC and AC circuit analysis suitable for entry level engineering technology
students and technology students. The course focus is developing a basic understanding of voltage, current
resistance and reactance in basic circuits. Topics include resistance, voltage, current, series, parallel and seriesparallel circuits.

EET160 - Electrical Circuits II
An introduction to the study of electrical circuits in the sinusoidal steady state. Topics include capacitors,
inductors, complex numbers, AC mesh analysis AC nodal analysis, and network theorems pertaining to AC
sources.

EET210 - Linear Electronics I
A study of solid state semiconductor devices including diodes and transistors, and their application in electronic
circuits. Topics include diode and transistor structure and characteristics, design parameters for electronic circuit
application, typical power conditioning circuits, and typical amplifier circuits. The laboratory component reinforces

630

Course Descriptions
course content by applying scientific calculator and circuit analysis/simulation software skills to the derivation and
analysis of circuit experiments.

EET215 - Introduction to Instrumentation
An introduction to the techniques of designing electronic instruments to measure physical quantities with the aid of
transducers. Topics include analog and digital signal conditioning circuits, electronic filters, and various electronic
sensors. Circuits will be designed and tested from mathematical models in order to transfer signals to either an
analog or a digital format.

EET310 - Methods in Engineering Analysis
Introduction to matrix theory, classical first and second order transient analysis, active filter design and basic Zand Fourier-transforms.

EET320 - Network Analysis
A calculus-based circuit theory course. Topics include the introduction to Laplace transforms and the use of
Laplace transforms in the study of circuit analysis, transfer functions and frequency response. Circuit analysis
programming is used to compare computer solutions with analytic solutions.

EET325 - Introduction to Electric Power
A study of three-phase circuits, transformers, DC machines, polyphase AC machines and single-phase AC
machines.

631

Course Descriptions

EET365 - Linear Electronics II
This course is an introduction to the function of solid state devices. The emphasis is placed on the internal
structure, function and limitations of linear devices such as diodes, transistors, power amplifiers, operational
amplifiers and oscillators.

EET370 - Instrumentation Design I
A computer-based graphical programming environment for instrumentation design, control and testing.
Mathematical models will be developed to design applications. The course offers students concepts of current
industry trends in instrumentation, testing and control. A course project is developed to implement a practical
instrumentation system.

EET400 - Senior Project Proposal
This senior course provides the student with an opportunity to integrate several concepts of different areas of
the program and it allows him/her to pursue specialized interests. The student will submit a written proposal for a
project. After approval of the project the student will be assigned a faculty advisor. Minimum requirements for the
proposal are submission of a functional specification and time schedule for completion.

EET410 - Automatic Control Systems
This course covers theory and practice of control systems with emphasis on classical control theory and an
introduction to the fundamentals of modern control. Students will analyze, design and synthesize continuous
feedback control systems based on root locus, frequency response and state space methods. Students will
become familiar with the analytical techniques and will be exposed extensively to the use of computers for
analysis and design of control systems. Various control strategies will be discussed.

632

Course Descriptions

EET425 - Power System Analysis
A concise study of classic and modern topics related to the operation of power systems. Subjects covered in
this course include analysis of steady state balanced 3-phase systems, transmission lines, power flow, system
protection and controls. The laboratory component is mostly software based. Simulations of basic to advanced
configurations will help the students investigate all the basic theoretical concepts.

EET426 - Power System Management
A study of various topics related to generation, transmission, distribution, and use of electric energy. The course
references traditional (fossil fuels, hydro, nuclear) as well as renewable energy sources and covers subjects in
power station management and electric energy market structure.

EET430 - RF Communications
Communication systems principles, including AM/FM modulation, AM/FM demodulation, transmitters, receivers,
antennas, transmission lines, digital techniques and protocols.

EET450 - Senior Project
Employs the design, construction and analysis of an electronic device or instrument. Depending on the complexity
of the project, total construction may not be required. With approval from the adviser, group projects may also be
involved.

EET460 - Digital Signal Processing
Introduction to linear systems, digital filters and the Z-Transforms, and the Fast Fourier Transform. Fundamentals
of Shannon's sampling theory and the interfacing of analog signals to microprocessor based systems for digital
signal processing.
633

Course Descriptions

EET485 - Special Topics in EET
This course allows current topics in electrical engineering technology to be offered in a timely fashion. The topics
are not covered in other courses and will not be regularly offered as a special topic; however, they are appropriate
to a senior-level course. The course topic depends upon current trends in electrical engineering technology,
interests of the student, and the instructor. This course is repeatable.

EET495 - EET Internship
Upon acceptance to an internship site, the student will work with an electrical engineer and/or an electronic
technician inspecting, maintaining, calibrating, testing, analyzing, assembling, modifying or designing various
types of electronic devices. Programs of instruction will vary, but the student will be provided with practical work
experience in a dynamic environment in which they will be dealing with actual problems requiring practical
solutions.

ELE-PreK thru Grade 4 Educ
ELE220 - Instruction and Assessment in Pre-K Settings
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with in-depth instruction and authentic experience in
developing curricula, which is multi-disciplinary and multidimensional. In this course teacher candidates will
examine appropriate curriculum and assessment for pre-school children. They will examine young children’s
approaches to learning and effect teaching that enhances learning. The focus will be on planning, teaching and
assessing key experiences that promote children’s learning and development across all domains. Candidates
will also gain experience in early childhood environmental design. Through hands-on experiential learning,
candidates will construct an in-depth understanding of Pre K teaching and learning, including a variety of
curricular approaches, the role of the learning environment, and the socially situated, play-based early learning
that is developmentally, culturally and individually appropriate for the youngest learners.

634

Course Descriptions

ELE221 - Instruction and Assessment K-4
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary
to create developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment activities for children in K through grade 4
classrooms. Topics covered include K through grade 4 curriculum models, developmentally appropriate practices,
lesson planning, writing objectives, constructivist instructional strategies and assessment of student learning.
Through class discussions, practice sessions, role-playing and microteaching, the teacher candidates will learn
how to plan for and utilize strategies based on research in effective teaching, Pennsylvania Department of
Education Academic Standards and standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young
Children.

ELE300 - Emerging Literacy
The purpose of this course is to prepare early childhood teacher candidates to become facilitators of early
language and literacy learning. The candidates will gain critical content knowledge in language acquisition as the
basis for literacy development. The content of this class deals with concepts of emerging literacy and supports
candidates to acquire strategies for developing high-quality, meaningful language and literacy experiences for
young children from infancy through the first grade. This course will give candidates practicum experience as
they design and implement literacy bags and conduct a case study with an individual young learner. In this
study candidates will research appropriate practice and examine literacy development, assessment, and design/
implementation of appropriate language and literacy learning activities.

ELE301 - Literacy Foundations I: Language Arts
In this course, teacher candidates learn how to teach reading writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually
representing skills. In particular, course objectives focus on writing development and implementation in of
emergent and early writing strategies and materials, using developmentally appropriate techniques that are
professionally compatible with current research and practice. Theoretical orientations to literacy instruction,

635

Course Descriptions
with a focus on writing, are introduced, analyzed, and evaluated. Best-practices that are aligned with these
theories are examined in detail, and candidates are expected to demonstrate strategies through the use of lesson
planning, presentations, and teaching in the field. Teacher candidates participate in university classroom and field
experiences that provide them with the knowledge, pedagogy, and dispositions needed to support the English
language arts, and in particular, writing skills, to preschool and early elementary children in a variety of classroom
settings. The course is standards-based, supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Framework for Grades
Prek-4, as well as the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Interstate
Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC).

ELE302 - Literacy Foundations II: Reading
This course is designed to build upon a scientific reading research base to develop the practice of teaching
literacy to young children from preschool through grade four. Teaching strategies are based on theoretical
orientations of emerging literacy; in which children’s development from birth to preschool contribute to their
literacy abilities. Candidates learn research-based best practices that cultivate early literacy development so that
young children through grade four develop skill in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension,
and fluency. Candidates learn how to assess, make instructional decisions, and provide interventions that
will meet the needs of a diverse classroom population. The course is standards-based, supported by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education standards for teacher preparation, as well as the International Reading
Association (IRA), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Interstate
Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC). Teacher candidates participate in university classroom
and field experiences that provide them with the knowledge, pedagogy, and dispositions needed to support early
literacy and to teach early literacy skills to preschool and early elementary children in a variety of classroom
settings. In the required performance assessment project, candidates plan and implement a guided reading
lesson in a K-4 classroom.

636

Course Descriptions

ELE310 - Teaching Pre K STEAM
The teacher candidate is introduced to how science, technology, engineering, creative arts, and mathematics
(STEAM) skills develop in children between infancy and age 5 and how to support and assess this development.
The candidate will research, plan, and lead small group STEAM activities with children in pre K settings. These
activities will be planned according to the Project Approach, based on the interests of the young children as well
as the National STEM and Creative Arts Standards, NAEYC Standards and PA Early Learning Standards. The
Project Approach involves 3 phases: Discovery, Investigation, and Conclusion; candidates will gain experience
in using this cross-curricular approach to contextualize STEAM concepts and to create meaningful learning
experiences for their young students. Additionally, this course views children as individuals who are socially
and culturally situated, and as such identity and culture will be valued and included as part of the instructional
planning, activities, and assessment.

ELE311 - Teaching Mathematics K-4
This course will allow students to develop the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary to teach
mathematics to young children. Students will become proficient in the problem-solving process and will come
to understand mathematical reasoning in order to teach problem-solving and mathematical reasoning to young
children. Lastly, students will plan, implement, and reflect on standards-based mathematics lessons which will be
taught to young children in a local elementary school.

ELE321 - Teaching Children Science: Grades K-4
This course provides teacher candidates the science education knowledge, skills and dispositions expected of
beginning elementary/early childhood teachers in self-contained classrooms. The course provides an overview
of the nature of science, scientific inquiry and focuses on science process skill teaching strategies. Candidates
learn and practice science teaching skills such as: creating a classroom environment conducive to scientific
inquiry, designing science instruction, assessing student attainment of academic standards, and using the local

637

Course Descriptions
community as a location and topic of classroom science instruction. The course assignments introduce students
to the professional community of science education professionals and resources. Teacher candidates participate
in university classroom and field experiences that provide them with the knowledge, pedagogy, and dispositions
needed to teach in a variety of educational contexts.

ELE331 - Teaching Social Studies K-4
This course is designed to build upon a scientific base to the practice of teaching social studies to children from
preschool through grade four. The foundations of the social studies are examined with an emphasis on the
standards and themes sanctioned by the National Council of Social Studies. Candidates learn research-based
best practices that promote the two main goals of the social studies; social understanding and civic awareness.
Instructional strategies and resources for the constructivist social studies classroom will be discussed and
demonstrated. Attention will be given to current trends and the present status of elementary social studies. The
course is standards-based, supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education standards for teacher
preparation, as well as the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS), the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC).
Teacher candidates participate in university classroom and field experiences that provide them with the
knowledge, pedagogy, and dispositions needed to support social understanding and civic awareness to preschool
and early elementary children in a variety of classroom settings.

ELE410 - Pre-K-4 Field Experience
This course is designed to provide candidates with practical experiences in two settings: An early childcare
center (e.g., daycare, Headstart, nursery school, or Prek setting), as well as a K-4 early 6 elementary classroom.
Pennsylvania Department of Education Field competencies, Level 3, provide the objectives of this course.
Students are required to complete these competencies with 30-45 hours of observation and teaching under
the guidance and observation of mentor teachers in the two Prek-4 settings. Current teaching technology and
strategies to meet the needs of children in preschool and early elementary school settings will be researched,
638

Course Descriptions
observed and discussed. Developmentally appropriate, best-practices for teaching young children are
emphasized in the following areas: Planning and preparation, classroom environment, instructional delivery,
assessment, and meeting the needs of diverse learners. Students will complete a mini-action research project,
in which they assess learners to identify areas of need, plan and implement developmentally appropriate
interventions, and use age-appropriate assessments to determine impact on student learning. University
classroom seminars and field classroom teaching experiences are combined to give candidates an opportunity to
discover their aptitude and interest in working with Pre-K-4 school children.

ELE411 - Field Experience K-4
This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences in a K-4 classroom. Pennsylvania
Department of Education Field competencies, Level 3, provide the objectives of this course. Students are
required to complete these competencies with 30-45 hours of observation and teaching under the guidance and
observation of a mentor teacher in K-4 elementary classroom. Current teaching technology and strategies to
meet the needs of children in grades K-4 will be researched, observed and discussed. Students will complete a
mini-action research project, in which they assess learners in a K-4 classroom to identify areas of need, plan and
implement developmentally appropriate interventions, and use age appropriate assessments to determine impact
on student learning. University classroom seminars and field classroom teaching experiences are combined to
give students an opportunity to discover their aptitude and interest in working with K-4 school children.

ELE461 - Student Teaching and School Law (Pre K-4)
This course is the capstone experience in CALU’s teacher education program. Teacher candidates engage in
a fifteen-week placement in a PreK-4 classroom with increasing levels of responsibility for planning, classroom
environment, instructional delivery including diverse learners, and assessment while maintaining high levels of
professional conduct. Teacher candidates complete an action research project where they will determine a target
group of students, consult the literature, analyze student-learning data, create instructional plans, and reflect

639

Course Descriptions
on impact on student learning. In addition, teacher candidates participate in practicum sessions that focus on
research-based strategies.

ELE721 - Teaching & Assessing Students’ Science
Learning
This course provides teacher candidates at the graduate level opportunities to acquire the science education
knowledge, skills and dispositions expected of beginning early childhood teachers in self-contained classrooms.
The course provides an overview of the nature of science, scientific inquiry and focuses on science process
skill teaching strategies. Candidates learn and practice science teaching skills such as: creating a classroom
environment conducive to scientific inquiry, designing science instruction, assessing student attainment of
academic standards, and using the local community as a location and topic of classroom science instruction. The
course assignments introduce students to the professional community of science education professionals and
resources. Teacher candidates participate in university classroom and field experiences that provide them with the
knowledge, pedagogy, and dispositions needed to teach in a variety of educational contexts.

ELM-Grades 4 thru 8 Education
ELM200 - Introduction to Middle Level Education (Grades 4
to 8)
This course is an introductory overview course in which teacher candidates are exposed to many topics that
they will explore in depth in future specialization courses for the program. In the course, students will gain firsthand experiences with professional behaviors expected of middle level teachers. Thirty hours of field experiences
are required, fulfilling the initial field requirement of the Early, Middle, and Special Education department.
Course objectives, course outline, and the performance assessments reflect the ten standards for beginning
teachers’ licensing and development, written by the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium
(INTASC), as well as the seven standards of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE).

640

Course Descriptions

ELM220 - Instruction and Assessment in Grades 4-8
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the theoretical and practical background necessary
to develop instruction and assessment activities that meet Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic
Standards as well as the standards set forth by the Association for Middle Level Education. This course includes
topics such as developmentally appropriate practices, grade 4-8 curriculum models, constructivist instructional
strategies, and assessment of student learning. Through various teaching and learning methodologies, teacher
candidates will learn how to plan for and utilize strategies based on evidence-based research. Planning for
instruction will be evidenced through development of lessons and/or unit plans, which reflect utility in inclusive and
diverse settings.

ELM301 - Reading Methods, Assessments, and
Interventions (Grades 4-8)
This course is designed to build upon a scientific base to the practice of teaching literacy to middle level students
from grades four to eight, with an emphasis on comprehending a variety of texts in the content areas. Teaching
strategies are based on theoretical and research-based assumptions that readers construct meaning as they
decode, using what they know about print and the world to understand written text. Candidates learn how to
assess, make instructional decisions, and provide interventions that will meet the needs of a diverse classroom
population. The course is standards-based, supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education standards
for teacher preparation, as well as the International Reading Association (IRA), the Association for Childhood
Education International (ACEI), the Interstate New Teacher Assessment Consortium (INTASC), and the National
Middle School Association. Teacher candidates participate in university classroom and field experiences that
provide them with the knowledge, pedagogy, and dispositions needed to teach literacy to middle school children in
a variety of classroom settings.

641

Course Descriptions

ELM302 - Language Arts: Methods, Assessments, and
Interventions
This is one of two courses that examine the development of literacy in children and adolescents from grades
4-8. Candidates are taught how to develop reading writing, listening, speaking and visually representing skills,
with an emphasis on the development of writing skills, using an integrated approach that includes a wide variety
of literature, as advocated by the Association for Middle Level Education, and consistent with the constructivist
theory of teaching and learning. Theoretical orientations to literacy instruction, with a focus on writing, are
introduced, analyzed, and evaluated. Practical implications of these theories are examined in detail, and students
are expected to demonstrate strategies through the use of formal and informal assessment, lesson planning,
presentations, and mini lessons. A performance assessment project that includes a field experience will be
required.

ELM311 - Math Methods Assessment and Interventions
This course will allow students to develop the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary to teach
mathematics to young adolescents. Students will become proficient in the problem-solving process and will come
to understand mathematical reasoning in order to teach problem-solving and mathematical reasoning to young
adolescents. Lastly, students will plan, implement, and reflect on standards-based mathematics lessons which will
be taught to young adolescents in a local middle school.

ELM321 - Teaching Children Science: Grades 4-8
This course provides teacher candidates with the science education knowledge, skills and dispositions expected
of beginning Grade 4-8 teachers in discipline specific classrooms. The course provides an overview of the
nature of science, scientific inquiry and focuses on science process skill teaching strategies. Candidates
learn and practice science teaching skills such as: creating a classroom environment conducive to scientific
inquiry, designing science instruction, assessing student attainment of academic standards, and using the local

642

Course Descriptions
community as a location and topic of classroom science instruction. The course assignments introduce students
to the professional community of science education professionals and resources. Teacher candidates participate
in university classroom and field experiences that provide them with the knowledge, pedagogy, and dispositions
needed to teach in a variety of educational contexts.

ELM331 - Social Studies Assessment and Interventions
This course is designed to build upon a scientific base to the practice of teaching social studies to children from
fourth to eighth grade. The foundations of the social studies are examined with an emphasis on the standards and
themes sanctioned by the National Council of Social Studies. Candidates learn research-based best practices
that promote the two main goals of the social studies; social understanding and civic awareness. Instructional
strategies and resources for the constructivist social studies classroom will be discussed and demonstrated.
Attention will be given to current trends and the present status of elementary social studies. The course is
standards-based, supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education standards for teacher preparation,
as well as the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS), the Association for Middle Level Education, and
the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Teacher candidates participate in
university classroom and field experiences that provide them with the knowledge, pedagogy, and dispositions
needed to support social understanding and civic awareness to middle school students.

ELM360 - Environment, Ecology and Nature-Study
Education
This course explores educational strategies, practices and ethics for use when teaching people about the
environment, ecology, and natural history of their local community. Course activities examine the complex
relationship between humans and their environment from multiple perspectives. Historical, current and researchbased approaches to public school student and citizen education provide the focus for an in-depth examination
of the individual’s role in contributing to the health, sustainability and mutual dependence between natural
communities and human communities.
643

Course Descriptions

ELM411 - Field Experience 4-6
The candidate receives background and experience in working with children in grades 4 through 6 through on-site
field experience in a public school classroom. Each candidate will work with a school-based mentor teacher while
also concurrently participating in campus-based seminar sessions. These combined experiences will provide
candidates with multiple opportunities to further explore instructional strategies as they develop and teach formal
lessons and conduct an individual case study of a young adolescent’s instructional needs.

ELM412 - Field Experience 7 – 8
The candidate receives background and experience in working with children in grades 7 through 8 in the
classroom setting. University classroom and school-based classroom teaching experiences are combined to give
the candidate an opportunity to expand upon their knowledge base and apply methods that they have learned in
university methods courses.

ELM415 - Middle Level Field Experience
This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences in a classroom in the middle school
(grades 4-8). Pennsylvania Department of Education Field competencies, Level 3, provide the objectives
of this course. Students are required to complete these competencies with 30-45 hours of observation and
teaching under the guidance and observation of a mentor teacher in a Grades 4-8 classroom. Current teaching
technology and strategies to meet the needs of young adolescents in Grades 4-8 will be researched, observed
and discussed. Students will complete an Impact on Learning research project, in which they assess learners in a
Grades 4-8 classroom.

ELM461 - Student Teaching and School Law (Grades 4-8)
This course is the capstone experience in CALU’s teacher education program. Teacher candidates engage
in a fifteen-week placement in a 4-8 classroom with increasing levels of responsibility for planning, classroom
644

Course Descriptions
environment, instructional delivery including diverse learners, and assessment while maintaining high levels of
professional conduct. Teacher candidates complete an action research project where they will determine a target
group of students, consult the literature, analyze student-learning data, create instructional plans, and reflect
on impact on student learning. In addition, teacher candidates participate in practicum sessions that focus on
research-based strategies.

ENG-English
ENG100 - English Language Skills
This beginning course provides guided practice in writing and reading, with emphasis on the interrelationship of
reading, thinking and writing. English Language Skills stresses fundamental principles of and attitudes toward
writing, as well as how to put these principles and attitudes into practice. It emphasizes the ability to read correctly
and to organize material effectively and, by adherence to the innate logic of language (revealed in its rules of
grammar, syntax, punctuation and vocabulary choice), to express ideas clearly and precisely.

ENG101 - Composition I
Composition I is a sequel to English Language Skills. It provides guided practice in writing, with emphasis
on thoughtful analysis of subject matter, clear understanding of the writing situation, flexible use of rhetorical
strategies and development of stylistic options, particularly those related to an understanding of a variety of
purposes and voices. ENG 101 continues the development of the essential writing, reading and thinking skills
stressed in ENG 100.

ENG102 - Composition II
The sequence of Composition I – Composition II provides guided practice in writing, with an emphasis on more
demanding writing situations. It continues the work begun in Composition I with more complicated rhetorical

645

Course Descriptions
strategies and stylistic options, especially audience-centered considerations. ENG 102 introduces research and
research writing at the undergraduate level.

ENG106 - Introduction to Poetry
An introduction to the elements of poetry, this course emphasizes close analysis and explication of selected
poetry from a variety of poets.

ENG107 - Introduction to Fiction
An introduction to the elements of fiction, this course focuses on the close reading of selected short stories and
novels by a variety of authors.

ENG108 - Introduction to Drama
This introduction to the basic elements of drama focuses on readings selected from works from the Greek
Classical period to the Modern Age.

ENG110 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Introduction to Creative Writing presents creative writing as a process of creation, revision, expansion,
transformation, and engagement, introducing the student writer to many of the elements of the craft of writing in
the genres of fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, and poetry.

ENG112 - Myth, Magic, & Mysticism
The course is a study of the four basic paths into the unknown: magic, mysticism, fantasy and myth.

646

Course Descriptions

ENG127 - Woman as Hero
The course explores heroic roles assigned to women in literature, the contrast between reality and the literature,
and the differences between fictional women created by male and female authors. An analysis of the reasons for
these differences forms part of the subject.

ENG135 - Re-Reading Harry Potter
In Re-Reading Harry Potter, we will explore the literature that helped shape the Harry Potter series created by
J.K. Rowling with the intention of better understanding her writing process and the imaginative world she has
developed. We will also explore the larger socio-cultural themes that dominate her books, including racism,
sexism, classism, and others social constructs and behaviors. In addition, students will be encouraged to think
critically about their own responses to the series and how they have changed over time.

ENG136 - Women’s Memoirs
In this course, we will critically read and analyze memoirs written by women with the objective of better
understanding the main characteristics of the genre. We will also explore the larger socio-cultural themes that
dominate the memoirs and the cultures and time periods in which they are written, including racism, sexism,
classism, and others. In addition, students will be encouraged to think critically about their own responses to the
assigned literature.

ENG137 - Northern Appalachian Literature
In Northern Appalachian Literature, we will critically read and analyze literature written by people from the
northern Appalachian region of the United States with the objective of better understanding the culture of the
area. We will also explore the larger socio-cultural themes that dominate this literature, including racism, sexism,
classism, and other social constructs. In addition, students will be encouraged to think critically about their own
responses to the assigned literature.
647

Course Descriptions

ENG148 - Horror in Literature
An examination of the tradition of horror literature in England and America from a literary, historical and
psychological viewpoint, the course also emphasizes the sociological implications of the popularity of the form.

ENG150 - Baseball in Literature
This course requires the student to read, write and talk about a game that Steinbeck called a "state of mind," a
game that is, in the words of Jacques Barzun, a way "to know America." Thus, students who work learn about
both themselves and their country.

ENG152 - The Lord of the Rings
This course explores J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy in light of its Medieval, Victorian, and early 20th
century influences, as well as Tolkien’s influence on popular culture in the present day.

ENG155 - Introduction to African American Literature
This course introduces a variety of African American texts that represent African American life, culture, and
history. Students work with African American non-fiction, fiction, drama, and poetry to cultivate a deeper
understanding of the diverse literatures and experiences of African Americans and their relations with other
American populations. The study surveys texts from the colonial period to contemporary times and analyzes them
in historical, cultural, and critical contexts.

ENG156 - Introduction to Native American Literature
This course introduces a variety of Native American texts that represent Native people, culture, and history.
Students work with traditional Native forms as well as fiction, drama, and poetry to cultivate a deeper
understanding of the diverse literatures and cultures of Native peoples and their relations with immigrant
648

Course Descriptions
populations of the Americas. The study surveys texts from pre-Columbian to contemporary times and analyzes
them in social, historical, cultural, and critical contexts.

ENG178 - Literature and Film
A study of the relationship between literature and film and the artistic and technical processes of translating from
one medium to the other. The course also investigates the influence of motion pictures on literary critics and
writers.

ENG179 - Introduction to the Animated Film
This course provides a historical and international survey of the animated film from the late nineteenth century
to the present day, emphasizing the unique characteristics of the medium across a wide range of cultures. The
ways in which animation functions as both a global language while at the same time retaining specific cultural
characteristics will also be explored. While this is not a production course, aspects of production and reception will
both be covered.

ENG180 - Literature and Natural Environments
This course surveys fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction that represent humanity’s relationship with Earth and
nature. The course will investigate the evolution of the concept of the “natural” and the development of a variety
of perspectives that inform writing about Earth and natural environments, such as utilitarian, pastoral, romantic,
conservation, transcendental, naturalistic, and ecological, with particularly emphasis on the latter.

ENG181 - Cultures of American Humor
This course analyzes diverse American humorous texts in theoretical, social, cultural, and historical contexts.
Students will survey a variety of textual forms—fiction, nonfiction, film, TV, stand-up, graphic texts, and so on—

649

Course Descriptions
to ascertain what humor is, how it functions, and how it critiques the complexities of America’s diverse social and
cultural history.

ENG203 - Great Books
The texts and historical backgrounds of selections from the most highly regarded literature of the world are
studied. The range is from the Classical Greek era to the 20th century.

ENG211 - Business Writing
The course is an introduction to the analysis, writing and oral presentation of formal and semiformal documents
essential to the business communities.

ENG217 - Scientific and Technical Writing
This is a writing course that introduces students to the style, tone, techniques and formats used in scientific
and technical documents and reports. Using interactive teaching strategies, students plan, structure, write, and
evaluate a variety of scientific and technical papers and reports for multiple audiences.

ENG301 - British Literature I
The course is a survey of English literature from the beginnings in the sixth century to the late 18th century.

ENG302 - British Literature II
This course is a survey of English literature from the Romantic poets to the present day.

650

Course Descriptions

ENG306 - Press Law and Media Ethics
This course helps student journalists understand not only what they can and cannot do by law, but what they
should and should not do within commonly accepted standards of good taste and morality.

ENG308 - Research for Writers
For students in each of the professional writing concentrations, this course introduces students to basic
library materials and techniques, on-campus resources, government documents, research libraries, advanced
techniques of interviewing, document analysis, etc., and concludes with a pre-publication draft of a researched
paper in the student's area of specialization.

ENG312 - Journalism III, Editing
This course emphasizes practical journalism. Journalism III teaches students how to edit and prepare materials
for publication. Professional editing procedures are covered, ranging from rewriting, editing and proofreading to
headline writing, layout and design.

ENG315 - Survey of American Women Writers
The importance of both text and method in the study of American women writers is emphasized in this course.
Assigned readings and research workshops introduce students to a variety of texts and sources as well as
methods for reading, discovering and interpreting writings. Integration of text and method is achieved through a
series of writing and research projects that are tied to the assigned readings.

ENG320 - Multimedia Journalism
Multimedia journalism is a class that asks students to examine critically and evaluate how journalism is evolving
because of multimedia and to learn through hands-on projects how to create multimedia journalism.
651

Course Descriptions

ENG325 - World Literature to 1600
Examples of works from a variety of periods and cultures through 1600 are examined for their literary merit and
national characters. Works are read in translation.

ENG326 - World Literature from 1600
Examples of works from a variety of periods and cultures after 1600 are examined for their literary merit and
national characters. Works are read in translation.

ENG334 - Reporting
ENG 334 is a professional-level course that introduces students to basic newsroom procedures and assignments.

ENG337 - Survey of American Literature I (to 1865)
A writing intensive course, American Literature I surveys canonical authors and works from pre-Columbian
Native America to the American Civil War, studying writers, genres, and narrative forms that have contributed to
America’s diverse literary and cultural history.

ENG338 - Survey of American Literature II
The second course of the two-course survey begins with the literature of the Reconstruction period, Realism
and later Naturalism and moves to the experimental writing of the 20th and 21st centuries, culminating in works
by contemporary authors. The emphasis is on showing the development of an eclectic and uniquely American
literature.

652

Course Descriptions

ENG345 - English Grammar and Usage
This course provides future English teachers, writing majors and other interested students with a sophisticated
background in English grammar. The course covers a variety of grammatical theories, issues of mechanical
correctness in writing and the sociology of usage.

ENG346 - History of the English Language
This course surveys the development of the language from its Germanic base to the emergence of American
English. Explanations of sound shifts and foreign and social influences are covered.

ENG347 - Introduction to Linguistics
This course examines the several areas of language study: history of the language, phonology and morphology,
grammars (traditional and modern), and contemporary American usage, dialects, lexicography and semantics.

ENG350 - Journalism Genres
Special Topics in Journalism Genres is a repeatable theoretical and hands-on course, in which students study
one of the following genres: editorials and commentary, arts and entertainment reporting and criticism, public
affairs reporting and analysis, environmental reporting and analysis, health and fitness reporting and analysis,
technology reporting and analysis, or consumer and business reporting and analysis, or other genres. Students
will read journalism articles in the genre, as well as report and write stories in that genre.

ENG351 - Publishing the Magazine
Students in this course publish a magazine, "The Inkwell." They contribute works of literature and photographs,
edit the pieces, establish editorial policy and publish the magazine.

653

Course Descriptions

ENG352 - Studies in Writing
This course is a study in style, its definition, its analysis, and the techniques modern writers of creative nonfiction
use to achieve it. Students analyze the work of such writers as Tom Wolfe, Joan Didion, Hunter Thompson and
Truman Capote, then apply to their own prose the techniques these writers use.

ENG354 - Media History
A critical exploration of how American journalism evolved from colonial times to the present, analyzing the
roles that political, philosophical, social, technological and economic forces play in the evolution of the media,
particularly print and online media, and how the media, in turn, influence society.

ENG355 - Survey of African American Literature
This course introduces students to literary texts by and/or about African Americans and their experience over
several centuries. The course features the signficant literary contributions of African Americans to America’s
diverse cultural history. The course will also include several critical approaches to the analysis of this literature.

ENG367 - Journalism – News Writing
This course is an introduction to basic news gathering and news writing taught by in-class exercises early in the
semester, followed by weekly assignments that require submission to the Cal Times newspaper.

ENG369 - Journalism – Feature Writing
Students learn feature writing and in-depth news reporting and write several articles, some of which are submitted
to local media.

654

Course Descriptions

ENG371 - Critical Theory and Teaching of Literature
A required course for English majors in the Secondary English track, Critical Theory and the Teaching of
Literature shows students how to relate contemporary literary criticism to the teaching of literature. The
varieties of literary criticism covered include New Criticism, reader-response criticism, deconstructive criticism,
psychological criticism, feminist criticism and New Historicism. The literature studied emphasizes items typically
taught in secondary schools, including both canonical (e.g. Shakespeare's plays) and noncanonical (e.g., Young
Adult literature and Multicultural literature) works.

ENG372 - Advanced Composition
Advanced Composition is an introduction to rhetorical theory as it concerns the nature of writing and the teaching
of writing. This course also offers practical information about and experience with modern course design and
pedagogy, as well as discussion of the politics of writing instruction in contemporary schools.

ENG375 - Advanced Writing
This course is concerned with helping students develop a more sophisticated style in using persuasion, exposition
and argumentation.

ENG376 - Creative Writing Fiction
Techniques of fiction are studied and applied to the writing of short stories, and students are encouraged to use
and shape their own experience, transmitting those everyday things around them into fictional realities.

ENG377 - Creative Writing Poetry
Aspects of poetry such as line length, rhythm, sound patterns, and imagery are discussed. Students will apply
those techniques to their own experience and vision, developing a poetic voice or style.
655

Course Descriptions

ENG378 - Creative Writing: Drama
Writing techniques for the modern stage are covered; students progress from idea through written text to the
production of a scene or a one-act play.

ENG406 - Advanced Study in Literature
This course will provide students with an opportunity for advanced study of literary texts using one or more
theoretical / critical approaches. The course may investigate a particular time period, genre, author(s), or a
combination thereof.

ENG410 - Adv Study in Creative Writing
Through the study of creative nonfiction, fiction, drama and poetry, students will explore the diverse voices of
published writers and develop their own unique voices. Students will identify and analyze different styles of
published writing and outline a range of craft techniques for their own writing. Classes will consist of readings of
contemporary literature, discussions of aesthetic principles, writing exercises and workshops in which students
will have the opportunity to give and receive constructive feedback on their work.

ENG419 - Internship in Professional Writing
An internship is a 120-hour, work-based and academic experience, emphasizing learning in a professional setting.
Internships are supervised by both a work-site supervisor and a faculty supervisor and are designed to give the
student a broad understanding of the particular writing and professional practices of the internship sites.

ENG425 - Shakespeare
This course explores in considerable depth Shakespeare's plays and poetry in their cultural, literary and
performative contexts, both contemporary and modern.
656

Course Descriptions

ENG430 - Adaptation of Literary Materials
Students learn how to write fiction, poetry, drama and/or screenplays based on another work, such as writing
screenplays or plays based on novels, writing updated versions of classics, writing in response to visual art, or
telling traditional stories from altered perspectives.

ENG448 - Practical Criticism
An introduction to the theories comprising major schools in literary criticism, this course provides practice in
applying these theories to literary analyses.

ENG450 - Advanced Study in Journalism
Intensive study and practice of reporting and writing articles employing one or more journalistic techniques such
as longform writing, immersion journalism, literary journalism, investigative reporting, data journalism, and digital
storytelling. Areas of emphasis will vary with each semester.

ENG452 - Advanced Study in Composition and Rhetoric
An opportunity for in-depth study, this course may focus on a single theme, historical period, theoretical approach,
or group of rhetoricians and/or compositionists. Given that this is a writing intensive course, students will be
expected to use writing as a tool for learning. In addition, this upper division course may familiarize students both
with the consumption and production of emerging technologies for text-based inquiry, research, and expression.

ENG478 - Advanced Study in Media and Film
This course will provide students with an opportunity to study mediated forms of creative expression that go
beyond (though not exclusive of) the textual. The course will look at one or more forms of media, such as film,

657

Course Descriptions
television, and social media from an English Studies perspective. That is, questions of narrative, setting, character
and cultural historical context will be combined with an awareness of the unique qualities of the medium.

ENG484 - Studies in 19th Century English Literature
This course emphasizes the poetry of Keats, Shelley and Byron; the critical writings of Blake, Wordsworth and
Coleridge; and the essays of Lamb and Hazlitt. It traces for the student the mutual evolution of literary forms
and cultural, social and philosophical upheavals. It places particular emphasis on the essence of the Romantic
movement: the spirit of individual liberty.

ENG485 - Studies in 20th Century British Literature
This course examines contemporary trends in literature, such as inter-texuality, ethical issues, major figures (i.e.,
Conrad, Greene, Woolf, Orwell and Burgess), WW I poetry, drama or the novel.

ENG487 - American Literary Genres
English 487 surveys canonical authors and works in selected genres or special topics in American literature study,
which may include the short story, novel, poetry, drama, nonfiction, humor, travel writing, transatlantic writing,
period literature, and ethnic literatures.

ENG489 - Studies in English Literary Genres
English 489 is an in-depth study of a particular genre of English literature or a comparative study of more than
one genre. Genres covered may include epic poetry, lyric poetry, the short story, the 19th-century novel, the 20thcentury novel, modern poetry, drama, nonfiction and film.

658

Course Descriptions

ENG495 - Seminar in Creative Writing
This is intended to be a final polishing course in creative writing, where students write and revise fiction, poetry, or
drama, preparing a professional-level work.

ENG496 - Writing for Publication
Students analyze regional and national markets and refine their work for publication. They are expected to publish
at least one work during the semester.

ENG499 - English Studies Capstone Class
This course for English majors is required for every English Department track: creative writing; journalism;
language and literacy; and literature. The course will give majors from any track opportunities to demonstrate
their application of the knowledge and skills developed through the undergraduate curriculum, particularly in the
major and the General Education Program. Emphasizing written and oral performance at the professional level,
the course will ask students to show proficiency in academic analysis and synthesis of English studies concerns
while also addressing the social relevance and community implications of such concerns.

ENS-Environmental Science
ENS101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
The broad field of environmental management includes human population growth, soil, land and energy use,
water and air pollution, and agencies and laws associated with the above topics. No one area is covered in depth.
Rather, the student is introduced to each problem, its source, current corrective measures, and possible future
technology.

659

Course Descriptions

ENS335 - Sustainable Agriculture
This course explores the origins, major concepts, and current issues of sustainability in agriculture. Our society's
agricultural history has unfolded in such a way that we are just now trying to understand and create sustainability
where it does not currently exist. How did this occur? We will explore environmental, economic, and social
considerations of sustainability in agriculture. We will begin with a brief history of agriculture from its original
inception, to the Green Revolution in the mid-1900s, to the current push for sustainability in its various forms. At
the end of the course, you should be able to understand and explain to others the characteristics of our current
agricultural system, the many components of sustainable agriculture and how they relate to each other, and ways
that our society is moving or could move toward a sustainable agricultural system. As a lab course, the student
will also plan and implement a garden plan. They will apply Sustainable agricultural methods to a variety of crops
and establish a garden.

ENS399 - Conservation Biology
This course will broadly cover the multidisciplinary field of conservation biology. The course will focus on the
historical context of this emerging field and the deviation from traditional natural resource management. The
course will explore the impact of humans on biodiversity, both in the destruction of it and in the maintenance of
what is left. The role of government, non-government organizations, and citizens will be studied.

ENS420 - Principles of Wildlife Management
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the philosophies and concepts of scientific
wildlife management. Major emphasis will be placed on wildlife management in North America, but differing
perspectives from other regions of the world will be incorporated into the course. Topics to be covered will include
monitoring habitats and habitat management, population exploitation and administration, economics, and sociopolitical topics as they relate to wildlife management.

660

Course Descriptions

ENS423 - Wildlife Management Techniques
This course will cover selected techniques commonly used by wildlife biologists. Techniques used to encounter
mammals, birds, reptiles and fish will be covered. Important techniques covered include aging and sexing of
game species, habitat measurement and evaluation, population analysis, and analysis of food habits. The
lecture portion will provide an introduction to those techniques while the lab portion will provide practical use and
application of selected techniques.

ENS424 - Fisheries Management
A combination of lectures, lab, and field trips will emphasize fisheries biology and management in North America,
including both freshwater and marine systems. Lectures will include fisheries resources, aquatic habitats,
population dynamics, laws and regulations, aquaculture, conservation, and current fisheries issues. Labs and field
trips will emphasize research methods and harvest and habitat management techniques.

ENS425 - Principles of Aquaculture
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the philosophies and concepts of
aquaculture. Major emphasis will be placed on the impact that aquaculture has in North America, but additional
global issues will be incorporated into the course. Topics to be covered include water treatment systems;
recirculating and flow through aquaculture systems; integrated aquaculture; finfish and shellfish aquaculture; fish
health and disease; and the economics and politics of aquaculture.

ENS435 - Natural Resource Law and Policy
This course will focus on the history of current federal laws, policies, and programs, and include discussions
of the roles of various resource management agencies. The course will focus on related natural resources
administration and policies in the United States but will include aspects of international law and policy as they
affect North America’s resources. The course will cover the historical context of U.S. natural resource policy
661

Course Descriptions
including the history of land acquisition and disposition by the federal government and the creation of the public
domain including the National Parks, National Forests, Wildlife Refuges, and Bureau of Land Management Lands.

ENS440 - Environmental Pollution Control
A comprehensive study of environmental pollution to include its major sources, control and management, and the
impacts from environmental toxins, contaminants and pollutants on humans and our environment. An emphasis
will be given to the technologies involved in the abatement, treatment, and monitoring of environmental pollutants.
Specific topics will include: land, air, water and noise pollution.

ENS475 - Wetlands Ecology
A coordinated lecture/laboratory approach that will emphasize wetlands within the continental United States. The
course will provide a background in both historical and modern wetland issues; characteristics of freshwater,
estuarine and marine wetland types, including important plants and animals of each; processes of wetland
determination and delineation; regulatory framework of wetlands protection ; and procedures involved in wetland
restoration and conservation. T

ENS480 - Topics in Field Biology
A specialized off-campus residential program which emphasize ecology, behavior and the natural history of
organisms in their natural environments. Students will be trained in a variety of methods used in field biology and
have the opportunity to contribute to original research projects. Program focus will vary, depending on the length
of the course and the site at which the course is offered. Course may be repeated as the topic/site changes.

ENS492 - Animal Population Dynamics
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of theoretical and applied aspects of animal
population dynamics. The course will examine variation in population size and sex/age composition, reproduction
662

Course Descriptions
and mortality, and quality and condition of animals in populations. Emphasis will be placed on principles and
techniques used by wildlife ecologists to quantify and predict populations of vertebrate animals. The lecture
portion of the course will include lecture and discussion on issues and concepts in population dynamics. The lab
portion of the course will emphasize application of common techniques and models used by wildlife population
ecologists.

ENS495 - Experimental Design and Analysis
This class will help prepare students to design, conduct and evaluate scientific research. Class work will focus on
the theoretical and applied basis of experimental design, sampling theory and sampling designs, data collection
and analysis (using statistical software), and the proposal and evaluation of research studies.

ESP-Special Education
ESP100 - Social Contexts of Disability in Popular Media
This is a discussion-based class designed to develop an awareness of disabilities as they are portrayed in
modern popular media. This course specifically investigates representations of disability in mainstream media, as
well as the impact that such portrayals have on people with disabilities and on people without disabilities.

ESP210 - Special Education Foundations and
Collaboration
This course is designed to provide information and skills necessary for accommodating exceptional learners
in a variety of school arrangements. The primary focus is foundations and characteristics of special education
and students with exceptionalities and collaboration/consultation for the successful inclusion of students with
exceptionalities into the inclusionary classroom.

663

Course Descriptions

ESP211 - Special Education History, Theory &
Exceptionality
This course is designed to provide information and skills necessary for individuals interested in the philosophy
found within special education identification and practices. The course also serves to provide information
regarding the definition, prevalence, etiology, characteristics, and general educational practices as they relate to
individuals with exceptionalities.

ESP311 - Assessment and Positive Behavior Interventions
This course is required for all education or related services majors and is intended to provide future teachers with
the fundamental knowledge, skills, and disposition: how to administer, score, and interpret both norm-referenced
and criterion-referenced assessment devices; how to design appropriate learning environments to promote
positive learning and reduce interfering behaviors; and how to design and implement schoolwide and classroom
positive behavior interventions and supports.

ESP312 - Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Educators
This course is designed to provide a strong foundation and knowledge of basic principles of learning through
the introduction of Applied Behavior Analysis, the science and technology of behavior. The focus is on current
practices for group / individual data collection, program selection, and implementation. Basic research design,
positive practices, group contingency, and behavior reduction techniques are emphasized. [At least 30 hours of
field experience are required.]

ESP339 - Special Education Field Experience I
The Special Education Field Experience I is a course taken by students majoring in Special Education. Students
spend 45 hours in a school setting to gain experience with students with disabilities. This will be a collaborative
experience between the student, university supervisor, and collaborating teacher. The collaborating teacher
664

Course Descriptions
certified in special education and at least two years experience teaching students with disabilities. While fully
immersed in the school-based setting, university students may observe, assist, tutor, instruct, assess, and/or
manage students. Within the experience students will reflect and self-critique their current skills, knowledge, and
disposition related to all school-age students they encounter.

ESP349 - Special Education Field Experience II
The Special Education Field Experience in Low Incidence Disabilities is a course taken by students majoring in
Special Education. Students spend 45 hours in a school/agency setting to gain experience with students with
low incidence disabilities. This will be a collaborative experience between the student, university supervisor,
and collaborating teacher/professional. The collaborating teacher/professional certified in special education
with at least two years experience with students/adults with disabilities. While fully immersed in the field-based
setting, university students may observe, assist, tutor, instruct, assess, and/or manage students/adults. Within
the experience students will reflect and self-critique their current skills, knowledge, and disposition related to all
students/adults with disabilities they encounter.

ESP402 - Life Skills Planning & Instruction
This course prepares students to work with children and/or adults who require on-going support in order to
participate in one or more major life activity. Students are required to design and implement an instructional
program with a person who needs this type and level of support.

ESP403 - Assessment and Prescriptive Teaching
This course teaches students how to administer, score, and interpret both norm-referenced and criterionreferenced assessment devices and how to prescribe programs of remediation based on the results of these
devices.

665

Course Descriptions

ESP406 - Transition Planning and Instruction
This course deals with special education programs for senior high school students as well as those persons who
reside in the community. Emphasis is placed on vocational preparation and training. Specific techniques for task
analysis of jobs, daily living skills, and social adaptation constitute a major portion of this course. Emphasis is
placed on the development of functional skills that contribute to normalized development.

ESP407 - Early Intervention Special Education
The course is designed to provide future educators with knowledge of history, theories, legislation and litigation
associated with early childhood special education. In addition students will develop learning environments,
implement research based curriculum, conduct developmental assessments, establish educational teams as well
as enhance skills in communicating with team members and facilitate consultation with the targeted population
and family members. [Field Experience: 30 Hours]

ESP411 - Special Education History, Theory &
Exceptionality
This course is designed to provide information and skills necessary for individuals interested in the philosophy
found within special education identification and practices. The course also serves to provide information
regarding the definition, prevalence, etiology, characteristics, and general educational practices as they relate to
individuals with exceptionalities.

ESP412 - Evidence-Based Practices for PreK-8 Inclusion
Evidence-Based Practices for Elementary Inclusion is offered to Elementary Education majors the semester
prior to their student-teaching experience and is a methodology course for pre-service education teachers. The
purpose of the course is to prepare elementary pre-service teachers to provide evidence-based language arts and
math instruction to students with disabilities in inclusion settings. An emphasis is placed on results of research
666

Course Descriptions
and proven methods of instruction for teaching beginning reading and math to children with learning difficulties.
The course stresses a behavioral approach to teaching, as well as the development and implementation of
intervention strategies for various populations of children with exceptionalities in inclusion settings. Additional
topics include modifications and adaptations of materials, effective teaching, learning strategies, lesson planning,
assessment, and individualized education programs.

ESP413 - Evidence-Based Practices for Secondary
Inclusion
Evidence-Based Practices for Secondary Inclusion is offered to Secondary Education majors the semester
prior to their student-teaching experience and is a methodology course for pre-service education teachers. The
purpose of the course is to prepare Secondary pre-service teachers to provide math language arts instruction to
students with disabilities in secondary inclusion settings. An emphasis is placed on results of research and proven
methods of instruction for teaching reading and math to secondary students with learning difficulties. The course
stresses a behavioral approach to teaching, as well as the development and implementation of intervention
strategies for various populations of children with exceptionalities in inclusion settings. Additional topics include
modifications and adaptations of materials, effective teaching, learning strategies, lesson planning, assessment,
and individualized education programs.

ESP414 - Advanced Evidence Based Practices for PK-8
Inclusion
The course is designed to provide future educators with knowledge of research based practices that may be
employed in Pre-K to 8 in academic and nonacademic educational settings. The course will focus the future
educator on techniques that will be beneficial for developing skills in core areas such as mathematics, language
arts, science and social studies along with those skills that are necessary for navigating non-instructional periods.
Specifically, this course will provide future educators with intensive, Tier 3, evidence-based interventions for

667

Course Descriptions
students with exceptionalities. This course is a continuation of ESP 412 in that it provides more intensive,
individualized teaching methods for those students who do not adequately respond to Tier 1 & 2 interventions.

ESP418 - Advanced Evidence Based Practices for
Secondary Inclusion
This course serves to provide and prepare special education teachers to use research and strategy based
interventions and plan instruction of adolescents in grades 7-12 who receive special education services and
may be included in the general education classroom. The course focuses on how to effectively apply the use
of evidence-based practices in several curricular areas with an emphasis on the critical areas of English,
Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

ESP419 - Evidence Based Practices for K-12 Inclusion
Evidence-Based Practices for K-12 Inclusion is offered to K-12 majors the semester prior to their student teaching
experience and is a methodology course for pre-service education teachers. The purpose of the course is to
prepare pre- service teachers to provide evidence-based language arts and math instruction to students with
high and low incidence disabilities in inclusion settings. An emphasis is placed on results of research and proven
methods of instruction for teaching reading and math to students with cognitive, physical, social, behavioral, and
language-based disabilities. The course stresses a behavioral approach to teaching, as well as the development
and implementation of intervention strategies for various populations of students with exceptionalities in inclusion
settings. Additional topics include modifications and adaptations of materials, effective teaching, learning
strategies, lesson planning, assessment, and individualized education programs.

ESP461 - Student Teaching Practicum
The student teaching program is designed to ensure that special education majors are exposed to the full range
of children covered under the comprehensive certification, i.e., mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, learning

668

Course Descriptions
disabled, brain damaged, and physically handicapped. The major practicum provides an intensive experience for
the student in two of the handicapping areas for a period of 16 weeks. The practicum seminar component meets
weekly to provide special education majors with an opportunity to discuss problems encountered by the students
in their teaching experiences. Students are provided with opportunities to demonstrate the effectiveness and
functionality of their teacher-made devises, learning centers, and curriculum materials used in their classrooms.
Undergraduate students seeking dual certification in both special education and elementary education are also
supervised within the special education department for their practicum experience. Teacher candidates are
required to have one student teaching experience within special education and another in a regular elementary
classroom. All other components remain the same for the student teachers seeking dual certification.

FIN-Finance
FIN301 - Financial Management
The purpose of this course is to have students learn the basic financial principles and practices necessary to
manage the business firm. The course will cover the tools and techniques used by the financial managers for
financial analysis and planning, valuation of financial assets, financing decisions, and Investment decisions.
Topics include time value of money, risk and returns trade-off, valuation of financial assets, calculation of cost of
capital, capital budgeting and other subjects.

FIN302 - Advanced Financial Management
A continuation of FIN 301. An intensive study of capital budgeting, capital structure, working capital management,
leasing vs. buying, distribution in shareholders, mergers, bankruptcy, multinational finance and analysis of cases
relating to financial decisions of firms.

669

Course Descriptions

FIN304 - Personal Finance
A guide to personal finance to best meet one’s objectives and make financial decisions easier. Topics include:
budgets, major purchases, use of credit and bank loans, insurance, real estate and investment in securities, taxes
and estate planning.

FIN305 - Investments Management
This course covers the most common concepts, theories and skills used in financial investment management.
Topics include but are not limited to financial assets (i.e. stock and bond), portfolio theory, behavioral finance,
fundamental analysis, technical analysis, asset allocation, etc. Current financial market events will be discussed in
class. Stock virtual trading will be used to enhance learning.

FIN311 - Financial Markets and Institutions
Description and analysis of major financial institutions and money and capital markets. Determination and
Structure of interest rates, derivative security markets, major sources of uses of funds by major financial
institutions and impact of government regulations are discussed.

FIN325 - Series 7 Exam Prep
This course provides students with the qualifications necessary in General Securities Representative Qualification
Exam (Series 7 Exam), in order to make different types of trades with all types of general securities, excluding
commodities and futures. The exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). It
is the most commonly required registration in the U.S. financial securities industry. The course covers equity,
debt, mutual funds, variable insurance products, limited partnerships and derivative securities, operations of the
primary and secondary markets, securities analysis, and the rules and regulations that govern business conduct
in financial securities industry. This class will get students ready to take the Series 7 exam once they are hired by
a financial company.
670

Course Descriptions

FIN331 - International Finance
This course is designed to teach the fundamental economic and financial issues faced by multinational
corporations. Topics covered will include international monetary system, balance of payments, foreign exchange
market and theories, currency futures and options, currency risk management, and international financial markets.

FIN335 - Risk Management
This course is designed to provide students with a broad coverage of various aspects of risk management used
in financial industry. For each type of risk, it addresses its concept, usage, risk measurements, and its basic
quantitative and/or qualitative skills. Topics include, but are not limited to, risk management industry, theories and
measurements of risk, types of risks(i.e. market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, operational risk, etc.), the tools
and instruments used in risk management, related regulations and practice in various financial institutions.

FIN341 - Entrepreneurial Finance
This course addresses the financial aspects of entrepreneurship: the financial managerial skills and various
financing strategies. Compare to well-established corporations, early stage ventures face higher level of
operational uncertainty and greater financing difficulty. In this course, students are introduced to the financial
analytical skills that are most needed for new entrepreneurial ventures, such as financial ratio analysis, cash
management, and financial statement projection. They will also get to know various funding sources, for example:
venture capital, crowdfunding (part of FinTech ecosystem), alternative financing etc.

FIN420 - Securities Industry Essentials Exam Prep
This course prepares students with the requisite knowledge and a better understanding of the topics tested on
the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination, the first-level test of 9 different securities licensing exams
(including Series 6, 7, 22, 57, 79, 82, 86/87, 99). The SIE exam is the only securities licensing test that opens
to college students while in college. It could greatly increase job placement opportunities. This course provides
671

Course Descriptions
a comprehensive understanding of the various investment instruments that are available to individual and
institutional investors. The topics will include, but not be limited to, introduction of securities markets, investment
vehicles (such as equity and debt securities), alternative investments, investment strategies, basic economic
theory, and the industry rules and regulations governing the securities industry.

FIN421 - Series 7 Exam Prep
This course provides students with the qualifications necessary in General Securities Representative Qualification
Exam (Series 7 Exam), in order to make different types of trades with all types of general securities, excluding
commodities and futures. The exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). It
is the most commonly required registration in the U.S. financial securities industry. The course covers equity,
debt, mutual funds, variable insurance products, limited partnerships and derivative securities, operations of the
primary and secondary markets, securities analysis, and the rules and regulations that govern business conduct
in financial securities industry. This class will get students ready to take the Series 7 exam once they are hired by
a financial company.

FIN492 - Finance Internship
The student is placed with a business firm,bank, government agency or nonprofit organization performing financerelated tasks. The internship experience offers a practical training ground for students that supplements academic
training by permitting them to apply the theories, concepts and techniques learned through their other coursework
to address actual problems in a real business environment.

672

Course Descriptions

FIT-Fitness
FIT100 - Introduction to Fitness
This course is an introductory overview of fitness and the fitness industry. Students will be exposed to current
practices within the fitness industry. Students will also gain an understanding of wellness and the wellness
lifestyle. This course serves as a prerequisite for all courses within the curriculum.

FIT115 - Applied Anatomy and Physiology in Wellness and
Fitness
This course is a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Wellness and Fitness professionals.
Continuing the exploration of the human body, this course provides an in-depth examination of the skeletal,
nervous and muscular systems. Students will learn the organization and physiology of these systems especially
as they relate to human movement and physical activity. Particular attention will be paid to surface anatomy,
skeletal landmarks, muscle tissue structure, and synovial joint structure. The major articulations of the body will
also be explored along with the muscles related to the movement of these articulations. Application of anatomical
and physiological concepts to practical issues in fitness and wellness will be made throughout the course.
Students will explore human anatomy utilizing 3D interactive models.

FIT125 - Fundamentals of Speed Training
This course is designed to provide students content related to the ever-growing specialization in speed training.
Students will be exposed to content from the National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE), and at the
close of the course will be prepared to sit for their certification to become a Speed and Explosion Specialist.
All aspects of speed training will be explored, including mechanics, training, and program design. The course
will provide an entry-level understanding of biomechanics and exercise physiology as they pertain to improving
athletic performance. Additionally, practical applications will be presented pertaining to proper warm up

673

Course Descriptions
procedures, drills and exercises and sample programs that can be immediately applied upon completion of the
course.

FIT250 - Current Topics and Strategies for Youth Fitness
This course will focus on developing the skills that will benefit individuals who are ages 6-18 by providing
knowledge and skills necessary to promote and maintain fitness. Students will be exposed to topics that impact
this population, including skill development, long-term impact of the sedentary lifestyle and the development of a
healthy lifestyle. Special emphasis will be placed on specific training regimens, current fitness trends for today’s
youth, and program development.

FIT300 - Business Aspects of Fitness
A comprehensive discussion of the pragmatic approach to conducting business in the fitness industry. The course
focuses on key elements within the business structure, including marketing, facility management, accounting,
budgeting, change management and the creation of additional profit centers. Additionally, students will identify key
partners in running a successful business.

FIT305 - Motivation in Wellness and Fitness
The art of motivating people to begin and/or maintain physical activity and a healthy lifestyle is a challenging style
that fitness professionals must develop. This course is designed to allow students to implement strategies to
motivate clients to begin and/or maintain wellness and fitness lifestyles. Motivational concepts like creating habits,
setting goals, creating self confidence through positive self talk and attitude, and creating an encouraging fitness
environment are all discussed.

674

Course Descriptions

FIT325 - Integrated Personal Fitness Training
A comprehensive view of personal fitness training with a focus on assessment and developing customized fitness
programs. The course will orient the student to the basics of the revolutionary exercise programming strategies of
the Optimum Performance Training™ model.

FIT335 - Integrated Personal Fitness Program Design
This course will introduce the revolutionary exercise programming strategies of the Optimum Performance
Training™ model specifically for the fitness and wellness professional. The student will receive a detailed insight
into designing safe and effective exercise programs for any personal training client. This course is linked to FIT
325.

FIT350 - Fitness for Special Populations
An in-depth analysis of the fitness needs of individuals from special populations. Particular attention will be placed
on legislative initiatives and their effect on fitness professionals and the individuals with special needs whom they
serve.

FIT380 - Wellness and Fitness for the Aging Population
This course will focus on developing the skills that will assist individuals who are aging by providing knowledge
and skills necessary to promote and maintain fitness. Students will be exposed to special topics impacting this
population. Special emphasis will be placed on adapting activities and strategies for leading groups.

675

Course Descriptions

FIT401 - Leadership Concepts and Actions in Wellness
and Fitness
Leadership is always an action, and sometimes a position. This course will guide students to learn about
leadership styles, concepts and actions. Building upon the leadership concepts presented, students will be
challenged to identify and further develop personal leadership traits, philosophy, vision and skills. Students will be
asked to reflect on different leadership scenarios including ethical, conflict resolution, and team building situations
found within the fitness and wellness industry.

FIT405 - Wellness Seminar I
This course examines current trends in wellness and prevention across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan.
Traditional and nontraditional approaches are considered.

FIT410 - Wellness Seminar II
This course is designed as a continuation of Wellness Seminar I. A major focus of the course will be the continued
adoption and adaptation of the wellness lifestyle. Students will be required to complete a community/service
learning project as a culminating activity in the course/program.

FIT420 - Trends and Issues in Fitness
An analysis of professional fitness trends as well as preventative care health issues from historical, contemporary
and futuristic viewpoints with implications for professional fitness practice in the health and wellness delivery
system.

676

Course Descriptions

FIT425 - Evaluating Research in Fitness and Wellness
This course is designed to teach students to become knowledgeable consumers of research in order to keep
current as a professional in the fitness and wellness industry. Emphasis is placed on developing library research
skills and critically analyzing research.

FIT430 - Applications in Fitness and Wellness Research
This course is a continuation of FIT 425 whereas the student will blend the compiled information of the
aforementioned course and apply it to complete the objectives as noted above. Continued emphasis is placed
on developing library research skills, critically analyzing research, and becoming a knowledgeable consumer of
research to stay current as a fitness and wellness professional. Different types of research, particularly descriptive
and experimental, are presented.

FIT499 - Exercise Science Internship
This course is designed as a culminating experience for students desiring a clinical internship. Students will
be assigned to an internship site based on their individual needs and preferences. Students will work with
professionals in various fitness and wellness arena facilities as well as selected non-traditional sites.

FRE-French
FRE101 - Elementary French I
For the student without previous knowledge of French. The development of the fundamentals of correct idiomatic
French. Instruction in basic audio-lingual comprehension, sentence structure, reading, writing and speaking.
Classroom instruction is supplemented by laboratory study and practice.

677

Course Descriptions

FRE102 - Elementary French II
A continuation of French 101.

FRE203 - Intermediate French I
A continuation of French 102.

FRE204 - Intermediate French II
Continuation of French 203. Oral-aural work continues but is accompanied by a development of reading skill
through discussion of selected prose and poetry.

FRE341 - 17th Century & Classical Age
This course surveys the evolution of French culture from the early 17th century or the Baroque (1600-1640) to
the classical period (1640 to the end of the century). The course seeks to introduce the student to the history
of French thought in the Splendid Century. While it follows sociological, political, philosophical and historical
developments to a certain degree, its primary emphasis is on the artistic domains of literature, music, architecture
and the visual arts of the period. In so doing, this course illustrates the ways in which France has been influenced
by its rich cultural heritage.

FRE342 - 18th Century & Enlightenment
This course surveys the evolution of French culture throughout the Age of Enlightenment, when scientific
discovery and new historical methods acted as agents of change upon the traditional foundations of belief.
We will consider how these changes affected French thought, especially in the artistic domains of literature,
music, architecture and the visual arts of the period. The course will introduce the student to this age of criticism
and reconstruction, an age viewed as the crisis of the European mind, which gave birth to the philosophe, or
678

Course Descriptions
philosopher, one who was not only involved with the theories but with social reform as well. These reforms in
human institutions and thought will be shown to terminate in the revolution of 1789 and the end of the Ancient
Regime.

FRE344 - The Age of French Realism: The Second Empire
to the Aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War
This course surveys the evolution of French culture during the Age of Realism, including the Franco-Prussian
War, positivism and its aftermath. This period encompasses the dictatorship of Napoleon III, a monarchy marked
by material success among the middle class and by disappointment and pessimism among thinkers, writers and
artists. This course considers the artistic achievements of the period within the framework of the sociological,
political and historical setting. It studies certain schools of art (Realism, Impressionism and Naturalism) and seeks
to illustrate how these movements of artistic expression manifested themselves in the principal works of literature,
philosophy, music and the visual arts. This course is taught in English.

FRE345 - Birth of Modern French Culture in the Arts 1900World War II
This course surveys the evolution of French culture from 1900, the time of the Belle Epoque, or Beautiful Period,
at the turn of the century, to the advent of the Second World War. While the course follows the sociological,
political and historical developments of the period, it puts emphasis on the artistic ramifications of this period of
conflict and rapid change. The interwar years are treated in all their artistic output, especially in interwar theater,
fiction and the presence of the school of Surrealism in poetry, fiction, theater and art. This course is taught in
English. .

679

Course Descriptions

FRE347 - Francophone Africa
This course examines Francophone Africa from a literary, socio-political, and artistic perspective. The focus is on
representative works illustrating the African traditions and identity embodied in the concept of “Négritude.” It also
looks closely at French colonization in Africa and the transition from Pre-Independence to Post Independence.

FRE348 - Francophone Canada
This course examines Francophone Canada from a literary, socio-political, and artistic perspective. The focus is
on representative works illustrating the French Canadian language and culture. It also looks closely at the Quebec
separatist movement and the Quiet Revolution, a period of intense socio-political and cultural change.

GCM-Graphics and Multimedia
GCM311 - Advanced Screen Printing Techniques
A study of the techniques used for transfer of line and tonal images on a variety of substrates commonly used in
the screen printing field. Each student has the opportunity to identify, calibrate and print upon selected substrates.
The student generates specifications, estimates, and procedures for the production of self-directed screen printed
products. Ultraviolet curing theory and practice, statistical process control, and current trends in screen printing
are analyzed for application through student coursework.

GCM410 - Digital Portfolio
The course focuses on the integration of multimedia components including conventional photography/scanned
images, digital photography, stock art/images, animation, sound and videography for the purpose of achieving
effective assessment portfolios. Emphasis will be placed on the process of integrating the assessment
components using various hardware platforms and software tools, and incorporating basic image manipulation. As
a terminating project, the student will create and master a CD-ROM based professional digital portfolio. Students
680

Course Descriptions
should have a resource bank of materials suitable for inclusion in a professional digital portfolio. They must have a
working knowledge of computer operating systems for this course.

GEO-Geography
GEO100 - Introduction to Geography
This course introduces students to regional differences throughout the world in terms of land forms, climates,
soils and vegetation as well as population characteristics and economic activities. Representative areas, such as
western Europe, Russia, Japan and Latin America, are developed.

GEO102 - Geographic Systems for Elementary Education
The geography component focuses on basic geographic literacy, physical characteristics of places and regions,
human characteristics of places and regions, and the interactions between places and people.

GEO205 - World Cities Geography of Tourism
The geography of tourism in selected cities of the world with an emphasis on form and function is covered. Topics
include an analysis of resources for tourism, the organization of related land-use patterns, and developmental
processes.

GEO217 - Demographic Analysis
This basic course on demographic processes and trends emphasizes distribution patterns and environmental
ramifications.

681

Course Descriptions

GEO221 - Geography of Drugs
This course examines international drug trade from the perspectives of historical, social, cultural, and economic
geographies. The course will explore supply and demand relationships between the major world drug production
regions and their consumers. Historical and contemporary trafficking relationships will be explored. Concepts
of urban geographies of the western world with an emphasis on North America and Europe will be compared
to socio-economic and geopolitical characteristics of the developing world. Implications for public health for
producers and consumers are emphasized. Regulation, criminalization, and legalization issues and trends will
also be explored from the perspective of community health and wellness.

GEO360 - Emergency Management
This course examines the emergency management process as it relates to both natural and technological
(human-induced) hazards. Topics covered in the course include the history of emergency management in the
United States and the four phases of the disaster life-cycle model (mitigation, preparedness, response and
recovery). These concepts will prepare the student for understanding how disaster events can be managed in
order to reduce losses. The course will incorporate analyses of case studies to display alternative solutions to
disaster problems and provide valuable lessons for facing future threats.

GEO474 - Developing the Master Plan
The course examines planning as a process. Attention is focused on the elements and activities necessary
to prepare and implement a comprehensive plan. The course provides an opportunity for the student to apply
acquired planning skills to specific urban and regional problems.

GEO479 - Internship
The internship provides the student with the opportunity to apply classroom theory to realistic, professional-level
situations. It is intended to give the student a concentrated practical experience in a professional organization.
682

Course Descriptions
The concepts and experiences acquired in the classroom are honed and fine-tuned at this level to prepare
students for their career undertaking.

GET-General Engineering Tech
GET130 - Introduction to Engineering Technology
This course covers engineering technology fields such as computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical,
mechatronics and robotics and their relation in sharing a set of common foundation concepts and skills. The intent
of this course is to introduce the beginning engineering technology student to the world of engineering technology.
Included topics for this course: survey of engineering technology fields and sample problems, case studies,
terminology and units of measurement, problem solving/decision making, design processes, data collection and
interpretation, technical calculator usage, drawing concepts, fabrication/prototyping basics, communication skills,
and team work. Through a series of hands-on projects, the student will also be introduced to a number of modern
software tools as used in various engineering technology fields.

GET140 - High Tech Systems
Modern society relies on high-tech systems for agriculture, communications, manufacturing, transportation and
similar applications. One facet of these systems is based essentially on the Internet and mobile technologies, and
this course serves as an introduction to the principles and methods used in modern hightech systems. Topics
covered include a study of the fundamentals of electricity and electronics; the construction and control of simple
circuits; the definition, types and uses of modern communications and networking equipment; and the use of
computer technologies and smart devices in modern operations. The focus is the network of systems, including
physical devices, autos, vehicles, appliances, homes, and other items embedded with electronics, software,
sensors, actuators, and the network connectivity which enables these objects to connect, exchange and respond
within systems.

683

Course Descriptions

GIS-Geographic Information Sci
GIS222 - Geo-Business
Spatial patterns associated with the location, distribution and consumption of goods and services are studied.
Emphasis is placed on techniques for site selection, marketing and spatial analysis through the use of
geotechnology.

GIS303 - Crime Mapping and Spatial Analysis
This course provides an analysis of different methods and techniques of representing spatial crime data through
the use of various computer-based technologies. The students will examine crime at the national, state and local
level using geotechnology. Students will also learn some of the problems dealing with spatial crime data.

GIS311 - Geographic Information Systems
This course provides an analysis of different methods and techniques of representing geographic data through the
use of various manual and computer-based technologies. The focus is on the processes involved in the collection,
compilation and display of geographic data within a database.

GIS314 - Spatial Land Data in the Oil and Gas Industry
This course provides an analysis of different concepts and techniques in representing land data through spatial
technology. The students will examine land documents and input, edit and analyze them using geographic
information systems. Students will also learn some of the pitfalls with land data including accuracy.

684

Course Descriptions

GIS350 - Remote Sensing of the Environment
This course covers the composition and interpretation of aerial photographs and remote sensing images.
Students will learn how to interpret photos and satellite imagery for quantitative and qualitative information on
natural and anthropogenic features and processes. The class requires independent and group interpretations of
maps, satellite imagery, and computer processed and enhanced images.

GIS413 - Environmental Applications in GIS
This course is tailored to introduce environmental issues to students within a spatial framework, using geographic
information science. GIS and its impact in the natural and social sciences has grown dramatically over the years
and its use has become pervasive in environmental disciplines. The course will cover the general concepts of
GIS use and introduce the material in exercises to demonstrate practical applications of GIS for environmental
problems. Students will have exposure to hands-on applications related to natural resource management,
contaminant fate and transport, land use, and remediation techniques.

GLG - Geology
GLG150 - Introduction to Geology
This course introduces students to the physical and chemical nature of the Earth, erosional and tectonic
processes that shape the Earth, and geologic history. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course where
students will learn how to apply primary methods used in geologic investigations through identification of rock and
minerals samples, outcrop observations, collection and analysis of field data, construction and interpretation of
maps, graphs and diagrams

685

Course Descriptions

GLG200 - Historical Geology
The topic of Historical Geology centers on the principles of Geologic Time. This course is an in-depth study of
the geologic history of the earth emphasizing the succession of the major chemical, tectonic and biologic events
that have shaped earth history. Interpretation of earth history is based on principles of relative and absolute
dating, especially as they are applied to the sedimentary rock record. Laboratory work is a significant emphasis
of the course, with hands-on exercises including examination of geologic maps, cross sections and rock and
fossil specimens. Field trips are also an integral part of the course and will require you to adjust your schedule to
accommodate one or two weekend events.

GLG210 - Introduction to Soils
This introductory course in soil science presents basic concepts of soils including: composition and genesis;
physical, chemical, and biological properties; soil water; classification and mapping; soil conservation;
management practices; and soil fertility and productivity. It introduces the relation of soil to other environmental
concerns such as environmental quality and non-agricultural land use. Emphasis is placed on hands-on exercises
including examination of topographic, soil and geologic maps, and soil and rock specimens. Field trips are also an
integral part of the course.

GLG230 - Earth Resources
This is a survey course focusing on the diversity of the geologic resources of Earth. Attention is paid to the
interaction of all of Earth’s surficial systems, particularly the geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Special
emphasis will be placed on the mineral and energy resources of Pennsylvania. Students will explore the relation
of resources to society and their importance to global and local economies. Lab and field sessions provide
additional time for discussion and illustration of topics, as well as providing "hands-on" experience with selected
locales and rock and mineral samples.

686

Course Descriptions

GLG250 - Volcanology
This course is a study of volcanic processes on Earth and the other terrestrial planets. Topics include a review
of igneous materials and eruptive styles, eruption-triggering mechanisms, formation of lava and pyroclastic flow
deposits, lahars, volcanic gas, volcanic hazards, and case studies of recent eruptions.

GLG290 - Planetary Geology
An introduction to the geology and geochemistry of the Solar System, with an emphasis on the rocky planets. The
course includes an introduction to space exploration and uses imagery and data to present the origins of the solar
system, the geology of the planets, asteroids, and their satellites, and how this relates to human advancement
and future discovery.

GLG301 - Professional Development for Geologists
The course develops the students’ understanding of career opportunities and expectations in Geology and the
sciences. Students learn about the different career tracks in Geological and Environmental industries. Graduate
school topics are addressed such as logistics of preparing and applying, expectations, and sub-disciplinary
program strengths around the country. Students create resumes, cover letters, and portfolios. They are introduced
to networking opportunities and techniques, job search strategies, and interview protocols. The purpose of the
course is to develop the whole student as a scientist, but also as a mature, well-prepared professional that can
contribute to their employer on the first day on the job.

GLG303 - Hydrology
Hydrology is a survey course relating to the existence of water on Earth. Topics include the occurrence and
movement of water, physical and chemical characteristics of water, and climatologic and geologic considerations
of surface and subsurface water.

687

Course Descriptions

GLG331 - Mineralogy
Minerals make up nearly all of the solid part of our planet, providing us with critical resources. Their behavior,
particularly their interactions with the fluid portions of the planet, determines an array of important environmental
variables. This course will provide you with an opportunity to learn about minerals and mineral behavior. If you
take full advantage of this opportunity, you should complete the course with the ability to apply mineralogical data
and tools to geologic and environmental problems. The course is designed as an introduction to the morphology
and internal structure of crystals and the chemical and physical characteristics of minerals. Laboratory time is
devoted to the study of crystal models and the identification of selected mineral specimens.

GLG332 - Petrology
A complete survey of the major rock types (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic) forms the basis of this
course. Consideration is given to their origin, description, and classification. Of particular importance is the
relationship of the various rock types to the composition and historical development of the solid earth. Emphasis
in laboratory is mostly hands-on specimen identification, but some microscopic thin-section work is also involved.

GLG333 - Geochemistry
This course is designed for students pursuing environmental and geological careers. Participants will explore
the relationships between natural chemical processes and environmental issues. They will spend considerable
time evaluating human impacts on the chemical and environmental balance in natural settings. Geochemistry
is essential to all aspects of modern Earth Science. This course provides an introduction to geochemistry for
undergraduates pursuing careers in geology, environmental science, and atmospheric sciences. It combines two
distinct topical groupings. The first is an introductory focus on essential geochemical principles of thermodynamics
and kinetics, aquatic chemistry, isotope geochemistry, and trace element geochemistry. The second is a deeper
pursuit to understand the Earth from a geochemical perspective and includes topics such as formation of the

688

Course Descriptions
elements; formation of the Earth and Solar System; evolution of the crust, mantle, and core; weathering and
stream chemistry; and ocean chemistry.

GLG343 - Geomorphology
This course involves the study of the origin, history, and characteristics of landforms and landscapes as they
are produced by the processes of weathering, mass-wasting, fluvial, glacial, wind, and wave erosion (or a
combination of these) acting upon the geological materials and structures of the earth's crust. Field trips are also
an integral part of the course.

GLG355 - Geophysics
This course will cover basic theories involving methods of collection and interpretation of several types of
geophysical data. Included are the usage of gravitational, electric, and magnetic geophysical surveys, and
the instrumentation required to collect these data in a non-invasive and non-destructive manner for both
environmental and economic purposes. Seismic methods will also be covered in detail with explanation of how
they are utilized in the oil and gas industry for identifying traps and describing reservoir potential. They can also
be used for identifying the depth of the water table and locating coal seams, mines, and mineral resources.
Ground penetrating radar will also be described with a focus on shallow environmental subsurface issues such as
shallow fracture systems and groundwater flow characteristics.

GLG391 - Geology of the Northwestern US Field Course
Field Geology, an integral part of a geology degree, is best addressed with a focused, immersive approach to
expose students to the topics and locations that act as a “live textbook.” Generally, western states provide a
more accessible location for study of sedimentary layers and geologic structures due to the relatively spare
vegetation. The course is designed for students pursuing geological and environmental earth science careers.
Participants will explore spatial relationships of geologic features. Geologic mapping will be introduced, including

689

Course Descriptions
use of a Brunton Compass for measuring structure and orienteering. A field course focusing on regional geology
of northwestern states including, but not limited to Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Students will visit and
study geological features such as volcanoes, folds, faults, fossils, igneous intrusions, geysers and hot springs.
Additional travel costs may be required.

GLG392 - Geology of the Southwestern US Field Course
Field Geology, an integral part of a geology degree, is best addressed with a focused, immersive approach to
expose students to the topics and locations that act as a “live textbook.” Generally, western states provide a more
accessible location for study of sedimentary layers and geologic structures due to the relatively spare vegetation.
The course is designed for students pursuing geological and environmental earth science careers. Participants
will explore spatial relationships of geologic features. Geologic mapping will be introduced, including use of
a Brunton Compass for measuring structure and orienteering. A field course focusing on regional geology of
southwestern states including, but not limited to Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. Students will visit and
study geological features such as volcanoes, folds, faults, fossils, and dune fields. Additional travel costs may be
required.

GLG393 - Geology of the Eastern US Field Course
Field Geology, an integral part of a geology degree, is best addressed with a focused, immersive approach to
expose students to the topics and locations that act as a “live textbook.” Generally, western states provide a more
accessible location for study of sedimentary layers and geologic structures due to the relatively spare vegetation.
The course is designed for students pursuing geological and environmental earth science careers. Participants
will explore spatial relationships of geologic features. Geologic mapping will be introduced, including use of
a Brunton Compass for measuring structure and orienteering. This field course focuses on regional geology
of eastern states. Trips will alternate between trips to the Great Lakes region, the Northeast (especially New
England), and the Southeast. Students will visit and study geological features such as metamorphic terrains,
folds, faults, fossils, and glacial landscapes. Additional travel costs may be required.
690

Course Descriptions

GLG402 - Groundwater Hydrology
This course is designed as a follow-up course to Hydrology. Students will have the opportunity to study and
apply the principles governing the movement and occurrence of water in the subsurface. Emphasis is placed
on the physics and engineering principles as they relate to groundwater for water supplies as well as related to
contamination issues.

GLG423 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
An advanced course that focuses on sedimentary processes, sedimentary rock formation and stratigraphic
interpretation. Students will use both quantitative and qualitative methods to identify, classify, and interpret the
history of sediments, sedimentary structures, and sedimentary rocks and formations. Students will study rock
units in the local outcrops, correlate these units within the stratigraphic framework and develop understanding of
geological history of the region. The stratigraphy of the United States will be discussed.

GLG425 - Structural Geology
This course deals with the origin and analysis of geologic structures including folds, faults, and joints. Brittle and
ductile deformation processes are examined in relation to fractures, faults, and folds. Geologic maps and crosssections are formulated and analyzed.

GLG427 - Tectonics
Tectonics is the study of Earth’s lithospheric plates and their interrelationships of motion and collision. The focus
of the course is on macroscopic issues related to plate motion and specific plate relationships, which elucidate
the historical geologic record, shape the landscape, and effect the distribution of resources and hazards. The
goal of the course is to evaluate tectonic theories within a framework of= worldwide historical geology but with an
emphasis on the Appalachian and the North American Cordilleran orogenic events.

691

Course Descriptions

GLG429 - Petroeum Geology
This course deals with the processes that lead to generation of hydrocarbons and the accumulation of an
economically sufficient amount of petroleum and/or natural gas to warrant extraction. Emphasis is placed on the
economics of all types of hydrocarbon deposit including both conventional and unconventional accumulations
of liquid, solid, and gaseous hydrocarbons. In addition to the science of formation, attention will also be given
to the future societal impacts of reliance on hydrocarbons as a source of energy. This is intended as a course
for geology or energy-related majors and a student will need an understanding of basic geologic principles.
Students will be introduced to all parts of the petroleum system and extraction process. Well log analysis and site
evaluation activities will be an integral part of the course and will give students a well-rounded view of the science
and economics of the petroleum system.

GLG437 - Field Methods in Geology
This course provides students with knowledge of geologic problems encountered in fieldwork and the techniques
utilized to solve those problems. The student is exposed to geologic and topographic maps as well as various
geologic instruments. The course consists of planned trips with overnight stays to areas of geologic interest.
Summary reports, field exercises, and laboratory problems constitute the students’ work responsibility.

GLG438 - Computer Applications in Earth and
Environmental Sciences
This upper-level course introduces the principles of computational methods and numerical modeling in the Earth
Sciences. Students will use modern computational techniques and tools to solve real-world problems. The course
is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply computer and mathematical procedures to the solution of
Earth and Environmental Science problems. Emphasis is placed on hydrologic systems, including groundwater,
surface water, and atmospheric water. Particular attention is paid to modeling natural systems using a range of

692

Course Descriptions
techniques and software packages. Additional topics in the Earth Sciences may be addressed, including global
climate and geophysical models. A written project will be required.

GLG441 - Advanced Environmental Geology
This course deals with problems and issues associated with the interaction between the natural environment
and mankind. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth study of an environmental problem or issue and technological
solutions that address the issue. Basic engineering principles as applied to geological problems are considered.
Lectures, laboratory exercises and problems, field reports and a research paper are an integral part of the course.

GLG448 - Watershed Evaluation
This course introduces students to the hydrology and management concepts of watersheds. The course will
cover the physical nature of water (quantity and quality) as well as water balance of systems, the morphology
and ecology of fluvial systems including hillslopes, floodplains, and riparian corridors, and the intersection of
water with land use and human activities. The course places these concepts in the context of water issues that
affect water supply, land use, ecosystem health, and human engineering of the natural environment. Lectures,
laboratory exercises and problems, field reports and a research paper are an integral part of the course.

GLG455 - Geochronology
This course focuses on the various techniques used in the earth sciences to provide accurate quantitative ages
for terrestrial and extraterrestrial rocks and minerals. Earth and planetary science is gradually becoming more
dependent on accurate ages from natural materials and essentially all sub disciplines in earth science can benefit
directly from these analyses. An understanding of the limitations and advantages involved with the various styles
of geochronologic dating is critical to the successful determination of which method to employ in each different
setting. In addition, various techniques related to utilization of geochronologic datasets in tectonic reconstructions

693

Course Descriptions
and planetary geology will also be emphasized. The ability to critically evaluate peer-reviewed literature utilizing
geochronologic methodology will be a core component of the course.

GLG492 - Field Course in Geology
This course provides the opportunity for a student to identify an unanswered question regarding geologic
phenomena including hydrologic, geochemical, structural, and petrographic studies and thoroughly answer
that question using rigorous field methodology and efficient data analysis practices. Students will personally
collect meaningful and original datasets to answer their self-defined research question, analyze their data, and
disseminate the results to their peers and select professionals to gain experience with field methodologies and the
processes of scientific research.

GLG496 - Seminar in Geology
In this scientific writing course students pursue a geologic topic through library and field research. Students learn
to define a geologic problem, to obtain relevant literature, to gather raw data, and to write and present a research
paper.

GMS-General Military Science
GMS101 - General Military Science 101
GMS 101 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership.
You will learn how the personal development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness,
and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing
basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies
while gaining a big picture understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for
the student.

694

Course Descriptions

GMS102 - Foundations of Leadership
GMS 102 overviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting
briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Cadets explore dimensions of leadership values,
attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises.

GMS201 - General Military Science 201
GMS 201 explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by
examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army Leadership
Requirements Model (trait and behavior theories). Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team
building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership
labs. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an
understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties, and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics.
Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the
Contemporary Operating Environment (COE).

GMS202 - Applications of Leadership and CBT PWR
GMS 202 examines the challenges of leading teams in the complex operational environment. The course
highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of
the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military
operations. GMS 202 prepares cadets for GMS 301. Cadets develop greater self awareness as they assess their
own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. Case studies give insight into the
importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.

695

Course Descriptions

GMS301 - Military Science Leadership
You are challenged to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive team leadership skills as you are presented with
the demands of the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Challenging scenarios related
to small unit tactical operations are used to develop self awareness and critical thinking skills. You will receive
systematic and specific feedback on their leadership abilities.

GMS302 - Military Science Leadership
This is an academically challenging course in which you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army
leadership, officership, Army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the team and
squad level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating
and leading a team or squad in the execution of a tactical mission during a classroom PE, a Leadership Lab,
or during a Situational Training Exercise (STX) in a field environment. Successful completion of this course will
help prepare you for success at the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) which you will
attend next summer at Fort Lewis, Wash. This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments,
small group assignments, briefings, case studies, and practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and a final exam.
You will receive systematic and specific feedback on your leader attributes values and core leader competencies
from your instructor and other ROTC cadre and MS IV cadets who will evaluate you using the ROTC Leader
Development Program (LDP) model.

GMS401 - Military Science Leadership
GMS 401 is a practical application of adaptive leadership. Throughout the semester, students are assigned the
duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and must apply the fundamentals of principles of training, the
training management, the Army writing style and military decision making to weekly training meetings. During
these weekly training meetings, the student will plan, execute and assess ROTC training and recruiting events.
Students will study the special trust proposed to Army officers by the US Constitution and the President of the

696

Course Descriptions
United States--a special trust given to no other civilian professions. Students will study how Army values and
leader ethics are applied in the Contemporary Operating Environment and how these values and ethics are
relevant to everyday life. The student will study the Army officer’s role in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the
counseling of subordinates, administrative actions and the management of an Army Officer’s career. Students will
be given numerous opportunities to train, mentor and evaluate underclass students enrolled in the ROTC Basic
Course while being mentored and evaluated by experienced ROTC cadre. The GMS 401 course is designed
to include multiple opportunities for student-centered learning, to include, but not limited to student reading
assignments; homework assignments; participation in small group assignments, practical exercises and case
studies; student-delivered briefings and operations orders; and a variety of student assessments such as quizzes,
a mid-term and a final exam. In addition, MSL 401 students are rotated through a variety of leadership positions
that support a variety of ROTC battalion training and recruiting events throughout the semester where the student
will receive detailed and constructive feedback on his/her leader attributes and core leader competencies from
experienced cadre.

GMS402 - Military Science Leadership
GMS 402 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the
Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). You will examine differences in customs and courtesies, military
law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. You will also explore aspects
of interacting with non government organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation support. The course
places significant emphasis on preparing you for BOLC II and III, and your first unit of assignment. It uses case
studies, scenarios, and “What Now, Lieutenant?” exercises to prepare you to face the complex ethical and
practical demands of leading as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. This semester, you will 1)
Explore military professional ethics and ethical decision making facing an officer; 2) Gain practical experience in
cadet battalion leadership roles; 3) Demonstrate personal skills in operations and communications; 4) Evaluate &
develop MSL III small unit leaders & examine issues of force protection in the COE; 5) Prepare for the transition to
a career as an Army officer.

697

Course Descriptions

GTY-Gerontology
GTY100 - Introduction to Gerontology
An introduction to the field of aging for majors and non-majors. A general overview of the psychological,
biological, cultural and behavioral aspects of late life.

GTY200 - Aging in American Society
This course reviews the physical, social and cultural aspects of aging within the context of contemporary
demographic and historical variables. Students will assess the impact of aging on the individual, the family, the
workplace, the community and the U.S. society as a whole. Theories about roles and adjustments in later life are
examined from a cross-cultural perspective to determine their relevance for both rural and urban settings.

GTY300 - Aging Policies and Services
This course provides a review of the public policies that have the greatest influence on the lives of older persons
and those that have been promulgated especially because of concern for older persons. The major policies
affecting older Americans are discussed in detail. The course will also discuss the evolution of policies as an
outgrowth of developments in our society and the processes by which policies are introduced, debated, and
established. The course will also examine the controversies, choices, and decisions involved in current policy
debates and examine ways in which practitioners in aging can be involved in the policy process.

GTY305 - Biology of Aging
Introduction to biological aspects of aging, both normal and pathological. Studied are age-related changes in the
digestive, skin, musculoskeletal, endocrine and reproductive systems.

698

Course Descriptions

GTY310 - Aging and the Family
Overview of the theory/research on families in later life, including a synthesis and review of existing literature,
identification of research issues and needs and implications of this information for practitioners, researchers, and
family members.

GTY315 - Practicum in Gerontology
Exploration of the professional skills required to work in the field of gerontology and the positions available
through working in such an agency under the joint supervision of a community partner and gerontology faculty
member.

GTY320 - Alternatives in Long Term Care
Exploration of the current and emerging options for older adults needing long-term care, including institutional and
community-based approaches.

GTY330 - Dying, Death and Bereavement
Introduction and survey of the current issues, concepts and practices of the social and psychological aspects of
dying, death and bereavement.

GTY340 - Diversity in Aging
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the diversity among aging individuals and subgroups in
this country and in other countries around the world. The course surveys aging in this country and around the
world with a view toward identifying commonalties and varieties of the aging experience; demographic features;
values; kinship; economics; policies; and political, religious and educational roles.

699

Course Descriptions

GTY350 - Ethical Issues in Aging
This course examines the difficult and perplexing issues facing those who work in the field of gerontology or
those who are involved in the care of older adults from a personal perspective. Issues such as competence,
independence, informed consent, managed risk, surrogate decision making, rational suicide and patient autonomy
are examined. The course also helps students to develop a personal, professional, ethical framework within which
to consider legal and ethical issues in working with older adults.

GTY380 - Wellness and Aging
This course examines the prevention or moderation of age-related physical changes and shows ways in which
individuals can have greater personal control over the individual aging process by directing attention to significant
lifestyle modifications and preventive health care strategies. The course also considers the psychological and
social implications of age-related changes for human behavior.

GTY400 - Adult Development and Aging
Introduction to psychology of aging. An overview of later life cognitive processes including intelligence,
learning, memory, problem solving, and creativity. Examination of adult socialization, personality adjustment,
psychopathology, and death.

GTY410 - Research Methods in Gerontology
This course presents information and requires completion of assignments designed to develop the skills
gerontologists need: 1) to formulate research questions and determine the method(s) of investigation likely to
obtain the most meaningful results; 2) to identify literature relevant to one's study, read it critically and summarize
the pertinent findings; and 3) to write research proposals related to aging. Emphasis is placed on developing
library research skills, critically analyzing research and becoming a knowledgeable consumer of research.

700

Course Descriptions

GTY430 - Seminar in Gerontology
For advanced gerontology students to intensively examine and discuss selected aging subjects. Topics chosen by
instructor; research paper/project required.

GTY440 - Internship
Development of the professional skills required to work in the field of gerontology through working in an agency
under the joint supervision of a community partner and gerontology faculty member.

HIN-Harrisburg Internship
HIN374 - Harrisburg Internship Assignment
This internship gives selected students an opportunity to work in various state government offices, including the
Governor’s office, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

HIN375 - Harrisburg Internship
This course is completed in conjunction with HIN 374.

HIN376 - Public Policymaking
This seminar is completed in conjunction with HIN 374.

701

Course Descriptions

HIS-History
HIS101 - United States History to 1877
American history from the Pilgrims to the age of modern industry: the Colonial heritage, American Revolution, the
emergence of a new nation, westward expansion, Civil War and postwar Reconstruction.

HIS102 - United States History since 1877
The emergence of modern America, its achievements and its problems: prosperity and depression, war and social
unrest, World War I through the Vietnam era and beyond, and the computer age and its challenges.

HIS104 - History of Western Society to 1500
Western society from its origins in the Near East to the period of Absolutism in Europe.

HIS106 - History of Western Society Since 1500
This course covers Western society from the Enlightenment to the present. This course is a survey lecture course
with class discussion encouraged. The course is intended to impart a basic knowledge of historical events crucial
to the development of western civilization from the Enlightenment through the present day.

HIS111 - World Civilization to 1500
The process and interplay of the major world cultures in their evolution: Indian, Muslim, East Asian (China, Korea,
Japan), Slavic, Western European, Latin American and African.

702

Course Descriptions

HIS112 - World Civilizations since 1500
Significant factors influencing change in the world's major cultural areas: industrialization and urban conflict, the
democratic revolution, and the rise of charismatic leaders from Napoleon to Hitler.

HIS200 - History of Pennsylvania
The history of Pennsylvania from Colonial times to the present: the changes involved in social, economic and
political life are treated from internal and external points of view.

HIS240 - History of the Cold War
The origins and continuance of Soviet-American rivalry since World War II. Confrontation in Europe; NATO; the
Warsaw Pact; the growing nuclear arsenal; regional conflict in Africa, Latin America and Asia; the Congo, Angola,
Cuba, Iran, China and Vietnam; the politics and leadership of both nations; the emergence of Russia as a global
power.

HIS288 - Local History
An introduction to the location, evaluation, and significance of local history by using the problem-solving and
genealogical approach. Specific topics are analyzed in order to get to know at firsthand the importance of local
and family history.

HIS295 - The Craft History
This course acquaints students who are considering history as a major or minor field of study with basic
historiography and historical methodology. Students receive a hands-on introduction to historical research and
writing, and learn about various schools of history to prepare them for upper-level history courses.

703

Course Descriptions

HIS303 - Military History through Wargaming
This course uses military simulations (usually referred to as “war games”) to examine the military side of history.
The war games involved are complex simulations which allow both recreations of historical battles and also the
exploration of what might have happened had historical events turned out differently. Students will study and
discuss the conflicts under consideration in class before and after each simulation/game session, and will prepare
written reports analyzing how their simulations of the battles worked out, why, and what they did right and wrong.

HIS304 - The Great Depression and World War II
The stresses and strains of the 1930-1945 period of United States history using recent trends in scholarship.

HIS305 - Contemporary U.S. History
The unprecedented changes that have occurred in the United States since the end of World War II.

HIS308 - History of American Constitution
The growth of the American constitutional system, with special emphasis on those aspects of constitutional
growth that relate closely to the fundamental structure of American government and social order.

HIS310 - Christianity to 1500
This course explore Christianity’s role in transforming western society from earliest times to the fifteenth century,
through study of its belief system, the growth of monasticism and the institutional church, issues of dissent and
reform, and more.

704

Course Descriptions

HIS311 - Public History
This course is an overview of the methods and arenas of the public historian. Through hands-on experience
in labs focused on such areas as museum design, collection development, museum education, archival
management, historical preservation and historical editing, the student will gain an understanding of the
challenges and rewards of the public historian.

HIS315 - Christianity since 1500
This course explores Christianity’s role in western society from the time of the Reformation to the present
day, through study of its belief system, the impact of the Protestant Reformation, the reaction of Christianity to
challenges such as the Enlightenment and the revolutions of the eighteenth through the twenty-first centuries,
issues of dissent and reform, and more.

HIS317 - African American History to 1877
This course explores great western African civilizations, the three continents involved in the transatlantic slave
trade with special attention on the middle passage. Particular attention will be paid to African retention, AfricanAmericans and the Colonial period and the new nation, the construction of race, the peculiar institution of slavery,
free black populations, black resistance to subjugation, abolitionism, gender dynamics, blacks during the Civil War
and the Reconstruction eras. The course also offers analysis of African-American literature, spirituals and other
cultural manifestations.

HIS318 - African American History since 1877
The course surveys African-Americans in the aftermath of Reconstruction and during the Nadir period, the
Great Migration, black urbanization, black cultural manifestations and movements, the rise of black protests,
the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, and African-American involvement in 20th century war efforts
and postindustrial America. This course also examines themes of identity, gender dynamics, leadership, pan705

Course Descriptions
Africanism, nationalism, American politics and economic issues as they all pertain to African-Americans.
Additionally, this course will examine the massive African-American literary canon, as well as two of the most
significant cultural epochs, which include the proliferation, demise, and legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, as well
as the permanence of hip-hop.

HIS322 - History of Religious Persecution in the U.S.
Religious tolerance and religious persecution have been recurring themes in U.S. history; from the first
encounters with Native Americans to continuing controversies over school prayer, religion has played a major role
in the development of American culture. This class will examine the diverse groups that sought to practice their
religions freely in the U.S. and how they suffered forms of persecution; it will also explore the meaning of the First
Amendment and claims of religious freedom.

HIS323 - World Environmental History
Traces the impact of the environment and environmental change on major world cultures and historical events
from the Stone Age to the present through the examination of select case studies; explores the impact of different
modes of production; the Columbian exchange; and different cultural conceptions of civilization.

HIS324 - The History of Women, Gender and Sexuality in
the Modern World
This class will look at comparative women's history, focusing on topics such as sexuality, marriage, beauty and
motherhood. Examples will be drawn from all over the world - and from various time periods from 1300 to the
present.

706

Course Descriptions

HIS325 - Women in U.S. History
A study of women's lives in America from the Colonial era until the present, this course places special emphasis
on non-elite women, whose lives have often been hidden or devalued in the annals of history. Topics explored
include reform, abolition, political activism, working conditions and contemporary issues.

HIS327 - History of the Civil War & Reconstruction
The American Civil War is the most critical event in the creation of the United States. This watershed ended
forever the practice of chattel slavery that had significantly shaped the country. The South as a distinct region
changed considerably due to the war in ways that reverberate to the 21st Century while the North also embarked
on a new course forward. The process of reuniting the country proved almost as divisive and the war itself.
Reconstruction was a complex period that reveals a great deal about 19th Century America. This course
examines the history of this national crisis and evaluates how it shaped the nation as a whole.

HIS329 - History Internship
Application of historical methodologies to various professional environments, under faculty supervision.

HIS331 - Ancient Greece
This course provides an overview of the history of ancient Greece, from its earliest foundations in Minoa, through
Mycenae, the Greek Dark Age, archaic Greece, classical Greece and the Hellenistic period.

HIS333 - Film and History
Film in History is a course that assesses the important political, economic and cultural roles that film and the film
industry play in the world. This study of cinema includes the importance of film in shaping our attitudes toward
history as well as its central place in determining the visual language of cultures.
707

Course Descriptions

HIS341 - Early Middle Ages
This course traces the story of civilization and culture from late antiquity to the beginnings of the High Middle Ages
and the First Crusade.

HIS342 - High and Late Middle Ages
This course will focus on the development of the civilization of medieval Europe from approximately AD 1100 to
1500, with supporting material both before and after the period.

HIS345 - Rise and Expansion of Islam
This course traces the history of the Islamic world from its foundation by Muhammad in the seventh century
to the last siege of Vienna in the 17th century. Emphasis is on the Near East, Europe and North Africa and on
interactions between the Muslim and Christian worlds.

HIS347 - History of Race and Ethnic in the United States
This course focuses on the changing ethnic and racial make-up of the American population from colonial times to
the 20th century. We will consider who came to America and why, how people define their own ethnicity and the
ethnicity of others, how ethnicity and race relate to each other, and how cultural diversity has shaped life in the
U.S.

HIS348 - History of American Sport
This course offers the history of sport as a subject for scholarly study. It presents sport as a pervasive facet of
our popular culture, as a social institution, as an arena of human activity, as drama, even spectacle. The course
emphasizes the history of sport as a study of cultural values and value conflict, and also examines the relationship

708

Course Descriptions
of sport to social change. It investigates, among other things, the literature of sport, the economics of sport, and
the influence of modern sport on our language, politics, religion and education.

HIS350 - Adolf Hitler
The philosophical and psychological elements of Adolph Hitler’s life that led to the rise of National Socialism, and
its impact upon the western world.

HIS352 - Native American history to 1850
A survey of the history of Native Americans. The class will focus on the major tribal groups that interacted with
and impacted the course of American history. We will look at various aspects of Indian life such as gender
divisions, political expression, and social organization. A major point of the course will to be recognize the
contributions of native peoples in shaping the development of the American nation.

HIS353 - Native American history from 1850
A survey of the history of Native Americans. The class will focus on the major tribal groups that interacted with
and impacted the course of American history. We will look at various aspects of Indian life such as gender
divisions, political expression, and social organization. A major point of the course will to be recognize the
contributions of native peoples in shaping the development of the American nation.

HIS355 - US Civil Rights Movement
This course will explore the modern Civil Rights Movement in the United States as a component of the larger
Black Freedom Movement, which spans from Africans’ arrival in North America until today. Scholars throughout
multiple disciplines consider the Civil Rights Movement in the US to be the most significant social movement
of the 20th century, which students will evaluate. In analyzing the Civil Rights Movements, students will gauge
major organizations, events, theaters, national and local leaders. Important victories, legislation and legacies will
709

Course Descriptions
also be explored. The course will pay special attention to the social categories of gender, class, race, region and
age/youth. The latter portion of the course will explore the long-term and immediate legacies of the Civil Rights
movement such as its impact on the Women’s Movement, Chicano Movement, LBGT Movement and Black Power
Movement.

HIS356 - History of Colonial and Revolutionary America
The founding centuries of our nation shaped the course of the United States. The combination of native
inhabitants and immigrants created a unique society which experimented with new ideas for the future. The
course will explore American history from the arrival of Europeans to the closing days of a successful rebellion
against Britain.

HIS366 - History of Modern Latin America
The emergence of modern Latin America from independence to Castro; economic and social development of
the region in the 20th century; struggle for social justice among diverse cultures; conflicts within Latin American
political life; military dictatorships; parliamentary democracy; guerrilla warfare; and counter terrorism.

HIS369 - The Legacy of Vietnam
The main goal of this course is to get you to think critically about the Vietnam War. The first portion of this course
will explore the origins, escalation and conclusion of American involvement in the Vietnam “War” from roughly
1945 to 1975 through lectures, readings, discussions and oral interviews of war veterans. The second portion
of this course will consider the political, social and economic aftermath of the war on both the US and Vietnam.
The course examines these ramifications mainly though the lens of film(dramatic and documentary) and assigned
readings. Furthermore, the course will also explore Vietnam’s continuing relevance today. Specifically, the course
will address the lessons and legacies of the war and why they continue to influence American thinking and foreign
and military policy. Additionally, students will consider historical debates about how the war should be interpreted.

710

Course Descriptions

HIS379 - Special Problems in History
Topical historical studies determined by departmental faculty.

HIS380 - Readings in African American Studies
This course will examine the history and evolution of the discipline, key scholars, ideas, themes, central
disciplinary questions and debates, and prominent theoretical and methodological frameworks used by scholars of
African-American Studies (or alternatively Black Studies, Diasporic Studies Africana Studies and African Studies).
Students will also evaluate social and political thought and literary, cultural, and aesthetic forms of expression. In
all, students will acquire the necessary skills to critically engage each other on the interdisciplinary scholarship
within African American Studies.

HIS402 - History of the Nineteenth Century United States
This course focuses on major events and trends in United States in the 19th century. Major topics of study include
slavery, abolitionism, the Civil War, industrialization and reform.

HIS410 - Crusades
This course examines the wars fought by Christians in defense of Christendom, from the confrontation between
the Byzantines and Arabs in the seventh century to the siege of Vienna in 1683. Special attention is paid to
expeditions to the Holy Land in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries.

HIS420 - Renaissance & Reformation in Europe
This course is a study of the Renaissance and the Reformation in Europe from the 14th to 16th centuries, with
an emphasis on the Italian Renaissance, northern humanism, and the appearance and character of the principal
branches of Protestantism.
711

Course Descriptions

HIS430 - Topics in Modern Asian Cultural History
This course focuses on the modern Asian cultural histories of India, China and Japan. Major topics include
Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Legalism, Confucianism, Islam, Bushido, Shintoism, Jainism, imperialism (and
Anti-Imperialism) and industrialization and their impact on Asian culture and politics.

HIS435 - History of Law
This course will trace the origins of Western law from the Roman Republic's Law of the Twelve Tables to the
American Articles of the Confederation. Students will gain an understanding of Roman, feudal, Canon, English
common, German, French and Spanish legal traditions.

HIS440 - U.S. at War: 19th century
This class examines the principal causes for U.S. foreign wars (declared and undeclared) in the 19th century and
the lasting consequences of those engagements, including political, legal, social, cultural, and economic factors.
Students will study competing historical explanations for America’s foreign wars, drawing their own conclusions
about the efficacy of waging war. In addition to personal narratives of soldiers in combat, the class will focus on
changes to society on the home front, racial or gender discrimination, war opposition, media portrayals, and the
war’s effect on U.S. territorial expansion or foreign policy.

HIS441 - U.S. at War: 20th Century
This class examines the principal causes for U.S. foreign wars (declared and undeclared) in the 20th century and
the lasting consequences of those engagements, including political, legal, social, cultural, and economic factors.
Students will study competing historical explanations for America’s foreign wars, drawing their own conclusions
about the efficacy of waging war. In addition to personal narratives of soldiers in combat, the class will focus on
changes to society on the home front, racial or gender discrimination, war opposition, media portrayals, and the
war’s effect on U.S. foreign relations.
712

Course Descriptions

HIS491 - Readings in History
This course presents a series of guided readings in history, with emphasis given to the significant trends in the
writing of history and historical scholarship since the mid-twentieth century.

HIS495 - Seminar in History
This course is a study of historians and their writings; changing interpretations of major topics in history; and
historical research and writing.

HON-Honors
HON100 - Honors and University Orientation
This course provides the Honors student with a fairly comprehensive introduction to University life in general and
the Honors Program in particular. Practical matters, including a comprehensive review of the Honors Program
curriculum, requirements to remain in the program, advisement and registration procedures to be followed, and
an elaboration and description of ancillary University services available to the student, are covered. The meaning
and function of a university, the importance of the liberal/general education part of the curriculum, the relationship
between the university and society, and current issues affecting the academy are addressed through selected
readings and discussion. Also, students will be required to establish a portfolio that will be maintained throughout
the undergraduate experience.

HON150 - Honors Composition I
As an introduction to university level writing and critical thinking, this course rehearses and refines students’
abilities to construct argumentative essays incorporating secondary research, classical argumentation, and
rhetorical analysis. The course involves significant reading assignments and is organized thematically to include
British, American, and/or world literature, studies of historical periods or events, studies of philosophical questions
713

Course Descriptions
or problems, or investigations of political and/or cultural importance. As preparation for college and professional
writing, students will also practice appeals to authority and differing audiences as well as revising and critiquing
their own writing and that of others.

HON200 - Honors Research Practice I
This course is intended for undergraduate Honors students in the second year. It builds on concepts introduced in
HON 100 and HON 250, and it should serve as preparation both for the Honors Thesis Project (HON 499) and for
other research projects related to Honors coursework or major coursework.

HON201 - Topics in Quantitative Problem Solving
This course will provide the student with an application-oriented, investigative quantitative problem-solving
curriculum. Drawing from diverse disciplines in the fields of mathematics, engineering, the physical and life
sciences, business, finance, computer science, and/or the social sciences, students will use technology and
cooperative group work to solve real-life problems and gain a greater understanding and appreciation for
quantitative analysis. This course is repeatable.

HON210 - Honors Introduction to Disciplinary Research in
Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
This course will make use of disciplinary norms and may explore any topic arising in the study of mathematics,
the science of numbers and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and
of space configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations. Each course will
focus on a specific topic, discipline, and area of scholarship as selected by the instructor. No prior experiences
with the topic and discipline is necessary, as the course will serve as an accelerated introduction to both. The
course is repeatable with the permission of the instructor.

714

Course Descriptions

HON215 - Honors Introduction to Disciplinary Research in
Technological Literacy
This course will make use of disciplinary norms and may explore any topic arising in learning and knowing how to
use tools, resources, processes and systems to change or to control the natural and artificial environment, thus
altering the human condition. Each course will focus on a specific topic, discipline, and area of scholarship as
selected by the instructor. No prior experiences with the topic and discipline is necessary, as the course will serve
as an accelerated introduction to both. The course is repeatable with the permission of the instructor.

HON220 - Introduction to Disciplinary Research in the
Social Sciences
The course will make use of disciplinary norms and may explore any topic arising in the disciplines such as
psychology, anthropology, sociology, social work, economics, archaeology, political science, linguistics, etc. Each
course will focus on a specific topic, discipline, and area of scholarship as selected by the instructor. No prior
experience with the topic and discipline is necessary, as the course will serve as an accelerated introduction to
both. The course is repeatable with permission of the instructor.

HON225 - Honors Introduction to Disciplinary Research in
the Fine Arts
This course will make use of disciplinary norms and may explore any topic arising in disciplines such as art,
dance, music, theatre, film, etc. Each course will focus on a specific topic, discipline, and area of scholarship as
selected by the instructor. No prior experiences with the topic and discipline is necessary, as the course will serve
as an accelerated introduction to both. The course is repeatable with the permission of the instructor.

715

Course Descriptions

HON230 - Introduction to Disciplinary Research in the
Humanities
The course will make use of disciplinary norms and may explore any topic through a combination of any of, but
not limited to, the following mediums: literature, fine arts, writing, photography, music, theater, film, graphic arts.
Each course will focus on a specific topic, discipline, and area of scholarship as selected by the instructor. No
prior experience with the topic and discipline is necessary, as the course will serve as an accelerated introduction
to both.

HON235 - Honors Introduction to Disciplinary Research in
the Natural Sciences
The course will make use of disciplinary norms and may explore any topic arising in disciplines such as (but not
limited to) biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, environmental science, etc. Each course will focus on
a specific topic, discipline, and area of scholarship as selected by the instructor. No prior experiences with the
topic and discipline is necessary, as the course will serve as an accelerated introduction to both. The course is
repeatable with permission of the instructor.

HON240 - Honors Introduction to Disciplinary Research in
Public Speaking
This course will make use of disciplinary norms and may explore any topic arising in disciplines such as rhetoric,
public speaking, and the history and theory of rhetoric, etc. Each course will focus on a specific topic, discipline,
and area of scholarship as selected by the instructor. No prior experiences with the topic and discipline is
necessary, as the course will serve as an accelerated introduction to both. The course is repeatable with the
permission of the instructor.

716

Course Descriptions

HON245 - Honors Introduction to Disciplinary Research in
Health and Wellness
This course will make use of disciplinary norms and may explore any topic arising in the study of health and
wellness such as physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and environmental health. Each course will
focus on a specific topic, discipline, and area of scholarship as selected by the instructor. These will include at
least one of the following emphases: eating and exercising toward a healthy active lifestyle, building healthy
relationships, understanding and preventing disease, explaining alcohol and drug use and abuse, making healthy
choices, and building healthy communities. No prior experiences with the topic and discipline is necessary, as
the course will serve as an accelerated introduction to both. The course is repeatable with the permission of the
instructor.

HON250 - Honors Composition II
Building on the skills learned in HON 150, this course shifts the focus to responding to the ideas of others and
includes preparation and presentation of a major research project. The course involves significant reading
assignments and is organized thematically to include British, American, and/or world literature, studies of
historical periods or events, studies of philosophical questions or problems, or investigations of political and/or
cultural importance.

HON270 - Global Transitions II
This trans-disciplinary course rooted in the history of humankind is the second in a two-semester sophomore
sequence on the origin, nature, accomplishments and failures of the diverse complex societies of this planet. This
panoramic investigation focuses on two major themes: 1) human interactions with the natural world, and 2) the
ways that human societies have changed, grown apart from one another, re-established contact, and influenced
one another. This course covers events from approximately 1300 C.E. to the present. Global Transitions since
1300 is a standalone course and need not be taken in conjunction with Global Transitions to 1300.

717

Course Descriptions

HON300 - Honors Research Practice II
This course is intended for undergraduate Honors students in the third year. It builds on concepts introduced in
HON 100, HON 200, and HON 250, and it should serve as preparation both for the Honors Thesis Project (HON
499) and for other research projects related to Honors coursework or major coursework.

HON320 - Topics in Self and Society
This course is an interdisciplinary examination of the relationship between the self and society with the specific
topic of each offering determined by the instructor. The selected topic may be explored through a combination of
any of, but not limited to, the following approaches: history; political science; sociology; psychology; anthropology;
economics; linguistics; archaeology; communications; ethnic, race, and gender studies; law; social work; and
urban and rural studies. This course is repeatable.

HON330 - Topics in Culture and Society
Culture is not a new idea, and its meaning is a subject of debate. This course employs culture (and its political
uses) as a lens through which to examine topics and texts in a range of disciplines from the social sciences, to
media studies, to the humanities. In the process, this course examines some of the most pressing issues of today
and the past. This course is repeatable.

HON335 - Topics in Science and Technology
This course is an interdisciplinary foray into the hard sciences. It does not presume a prior extensive knowledge
of chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, the environmental sciences, applications of technology and/or the
philosophy or history of science. The course defines science and technology, their terminology and method
of inquiry, the philosophical ideas underlying scientific inquiry, and how humans value them. Various topics,
especially from the physical sciences, may be examined with an emphasis on the specific ways scientific inquiry
tries to understand our experience, whether it reflects universal rationality or particular cultural concerns, whether
718

Course Descriptions
it offers understanding of nature or only control of (some) natural processes, and what impacts – both positive and
negative – the application of technology has. This course is repeatable.

HON340 - Topics in Arts and Humanities
Each class will focus on a specific topic selected by the instructor. The selected topic may be explored through
a combination of any of, but not limited to, the following mediums: literature, the fine arts, creative writing,
photography, the graphic arts, music, theatre and film. This course is repeatable.

HON490 - Honors Research Seminar
This course is intended for undergraduate students at any stage of the University Honors Program who wish
to develop an independent research project within their major or related to Honors coursework. Scientific work,
research papers, creative efforts, service projects, are just some of the possible research projects. Each project
will be tailored to the individual student, will involve close collaboration with a faculty member, and should
ultimately be presented publicly or published.

HON499 - Honors Thesis
The senior Honors project serves as the capstone of the University Honors Program. Under the supervision of
a faculty adviser of the student's choice, the Honors student seeks to make a substantive contribution to the
discipline. Considerable latitude in the form of the contribution is permitted. Empirical and historical research
as well as creative products are all appropriate. A reader/reviewer is assigned to independently pass judgment
on the student's scholastic effort. An oral defense, demonstration, or display of the completed honors project is
required.

719

Course Descriptions

HRM-Human Resource Management
HRM300 - Principles of Human Resource Management
Principles of Human Resource Management prepares students to work within diverse organizations. It helps them
to better understand the responsibilities and skills required to be successful in an HR position. It also introduces
them to the basic concepts of HR Management so that they can identify and/or implement best practices with
regard to policies and procedures. It sets the foundation for future coursework in HR management and also
prepares any student for working with people.

HRM310 - Compensation Management
An examination of the general structure of an organization and the rewards employees seek in exchange for
the efforts and contributions they provide. Topics to be offered include people and word rewards, a motivating
work environment, government and market influences, job contract analysis, developing pay structures, pay for
performance, employee benefits, and administration of the compensation plan.

HRM322 - Human Resource Information Systems
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the use of technology in the administration of human
resources, and how new technologies can contribute significantly to the efficiencies in the management of a
company’s human capital. It is designed to help students understand the integration of technology into the human
resource department. It will address the strategic needs of organizations and how they are met through the use of
human resource information.

HRM330 - Labor Relations
This course provides background and insight into the many areas and processes of labor relations. Students
analyze and evaluate the role and effectiveness of labor organizations in today's society. Students compare and
720

Course Descriptions
evaluate the impacts and effects of labor organizations on both (unionized and non-unionized) organizations and
employees. Although focused on current United States labor relations practices, global labor relations are also
discussed. The course offers students the opportunity to explore labor organizations' influence on social, political,
legal, economic, technical, cultural and global environments.

HRM340 - Managing Risks Associated with Human
Resources
This course is designed to address business management risk issues specific to human resources. Students
will evaluate risk from the perspective of HR management. Through this course, students will identify potential
human-related risks associated with health, safety, security, and privacy and work to develop policies and
procedures to mitigate risk. Students will learn how to conduct a workplace investigation once a potential breach
occurs. Additionally, they will develop policies and procedures aimed at preventing and/or minimizing HR risk.

HRM400 - Human Resources Strategy and Planning
This course examines human resource management from a strategic perspective. It focuses on the major aspects
of how an organization manages its people strategically, i.e. the strategies used for human resource acquisition
and placement, the strategies used for maximizing human resource productivity, and the strategies used to
maintain human resources. The course also examines the traditional human resource functions of recruitment,
selection, training, compensation, and performance appraisals from a strategic perspective.

HRM410 - SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) sets the industry standard for HR practitioners in today’s
workplaces. This course is intended for senior-standing HR students and/or non-traditional students interested
in sitting for the SHRM-CP exam. The Cal U BSBA – HR Concentration is certified by SHRM so that students
are able to sit for the exam provided they meet the following requirements: 500 hours of HR work experience

721

Course Descriptions
(can be an internship) and senior standing. The course will cover SHRM competencies covered in the Body of
Competency and Knowledge. It is a structured explanation of each competency as well as study tips and tricks
within the Learning System. Completion of this course does not guarantee success on the SHRM-CP or SHRMSCP, rather it helps students prepare for the exam. Course content reflects the SHRM Body of Competency and
Knowledge. This course of study will in no way guarantee or assure success on the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®
exam. Students must use the most recent edition of the SHRM® educational products for this course, and may
not use outdated materials.

HRM462 - Global Workforce Management and Change
This course equips students with the ability to recognize the diversity in the global workforce that firms face
in today’s increasingly complex and unstable world. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the ways
multinational firms can successfully integrate and draw on the talent available around the world. This course
provides a framework within which to understand the legal, regulatory and business challenges of managing a
global workforce. In an increasingly globalized labor market, managers must understand these challenges as they
coordinate work practices across countries and prepare individuals for global assignments. The course includes
a comparison of international labor markets in terms of costs, demand/supply, culture and law. Current events
and case studies are used to illustrate issues faced by multinational firms including performance management,
outsourcing, offshoring, and industrial relations.

HRM492 - HRM Internship
The student is placed with a business firm, bank, government agency or nonprofit organization performing human
resource management-related tasks. The internship experience offers a practical training ground for students
that supplements academic training by permitting them to apply the theories, concepts and techniques learned
through their other coursework to address actual problems in a real business environment.

722

Course Descriptions

HSC-Health Science
HSC101 - Foundations of Health Science
HSC 101 provides an overview of various health science/health care professions, their histories, their education
and licensing requirements, employment trends, earnings potential and career paths. Professional healthcare
providers share their personal stories, introduce you to how they work with the healthcare system, and describe
what a typical day is like. This course also allows you to learn the importance that interdisciplinary collaboration
plays throughout your career while exploring the various fields under the Health Science umbrella.

HSC110 - Anatomy and Physiology I
This course entails the study of the structures and functions of the human body. The course takes a systematic,
level of complexity approach, beginning on the sub-cellular level and progressing to the study of entire organ
systems. Specific systems that are studied include the integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, gastrointestinal,
respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive.

HSC115 - Current Health Issues
Current Health Issues is a course designed to convey information concerning the individual’s role in establishing a
healthful lifestyle as well as encouraging prevention of disease and a focus on healthful living. The basic themes
from the text include personal responsibility, a commitment to prevention, practical applications of knowledge, and
a focus on behavioral change.

HSC120 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II With Lab
This course, a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, entails the study of the structures and
neuromuscular functions of the human body. The course takes a systematic approach to the study of the anatomy

723

Course Descriptions
and physiology of the bones, joints, muscles and nerves. Laboratory experiences reinforce the didactic portion
with prosected human cadavers, human skeletons, and a variety of anatomical models.

HSC210 - Culturally Competent Community Health
This introductory course explores the complex determinants of health and strategies to improve the health of
communities. Learners will explore community and public health theories and principles that are useful for the
delivery of health care for all individuals. Learners will examine current delivery systems in the U.S. and will be
introduced to the major areas of public health, epidemiology, health care management, environmental and social/
behavioral health.

HSC225 - Medical Terminology
The study of medical terminology introduces students to the language of medicine. Students will gain an
understanding of basic elements, rules of building and analyzing medical words, and medical terms associated
with the body as a whole. Using a systems-approach, the student will define, interpret, and pronounce
medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, and clinical procedures, oncology, and
pharmacology. In addition to medical terms, common abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted.

HSC250 - Nutrition for Health and Wellness
This introductory course is designed to provide learners with a basic understanding of nutritional principles
including the energy metabolism, digestion, absorption, and transport of nutrients. Additionally, the course
will provide information on the role of macronutrients and micronutrients. Weight management and nutrition
throughout the lifespan will be discussed.

724

Course Descriptions

HSC275 - Functional Kinesiology
The biomechanics of motor performance. Prepares students to analyze movement in order to teach, correct or
improve human performance.

HSC290 - Therapeutic Modalities
This course will use face-to-face and also Multi-Modal delivery. Per article 41 of the CBA, Multi-Modal is the
delivery of instruction using face-to-face classroom instruction in addition to synchronous and/or asynchronous
online technologies. The laboratory portion entails student access to specific equipment as well as significant
hands-on-instruction and assessment of student competency of the hands-on skills. As such, the laboratory
portion will be face-to-face. The lecture portion will utilize synchronous and/or asynchronous online technologies

HSC310 - Special Populations and Pathology of Disease
This course examines the disease process on the system level as well as specific needs of physically active
individuals considered a special population or with known disabilities. Special emphasis is placed upon
pathologies commonly encountered in the ambulatory care setting. Students will also investigate the basic
concept of disease and the impact the disease has on the well-being of an individual. In this class, students will
engage in an intensive writing assignment to evaluate current trends in pathology and management of disease or
disability and how this may be altered in physical activity.

HSC315 - First Aid & Personal Safety
First Aid and Personal Safety is a course designed to convey information to understand the cause-effect,
prevention and treatment of emergency situations. This course is recommended to all students, especially
students in the teacher education program. Two year certification if offered by the American Heart Association.

725

Course Descriptions

HSC325 - Physiology of Exercise
The course covers the scientific theories and principles underlying strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular
endurance, flexibility, training and conditioning in human movement.

HSC360 - Holistic and Alternative Medicine
This course explores and introduces the learner to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments
and therapies, covering a broad range of healing philosophies. Topics include but are not limited to; traditional
Chinese medicine, aroma therapy, chiropractic, reflexology, herbal medicine, etc. The role of the naturopathic
physician will be explored within this course. Students will examine methods of delivery, safety, practitioner
expertise, cost, and effectiveness of. This is a writing intensive course which students will select a CAM therapy or
treatment of their choice to explore more. Students will construct a CAT paper to demonstrate their understanding
of the topic they choose.

HSC425 - Health Science Capstone
Students will produce a major culminating piece of academic work that synthesizes health science concepts
and/or a career path. This will take the form of a research activity including original research, creation of an
educational resource or other extensive produced work that is approved by the course instructor. Additionally,
students will outline a career path in the health sciences,develop a resumes, practice interviewing skills and learn
necessary skills and etiquette for networking as a professional.

INT-Global Studies
INT157 - American Military Experience in Global Context
This course provides students the opportunity to explore and research the personal and historical American
military experience in a global context.
726

Course Descriptions

INT200 - Introduction to International Studies
An interdisciplinary course introducing students to the broad and varied approaches to international studies.

INT300 - Special Problems in International Studies
Topical study of contemporary and historical issues in International Studies determined by program faculty.

ITE-Industrial Technology
ITE135 - Digital Electronics
An introduction to the theory and application of logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, sequential
logic, shift registers, counters, and arithmetic circuits. Laboratory experiments provide experiences with digital
integrated circuits, circuit behavior and digital troubleshooting techniques. Laboratory exercises reinforce the
theoretical concepts by providing hands-on experience with digital integrated circuits and digital troubleshooting
equipment.

ITE181 - Materials Technology I
A study of the theory and application of materials and materials testing used in a wide variety of industrial
applications. Study includes the chemical, physical, mechanical and dimensional properties of metallic materials,
plastics, and ceramics. Sufficient background in general chemistry is included to provide the proper foundation for
the various concepts being presented in class.

727

Course Descriptions

ITE215 - Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) I
This course is an introduction to 2-D design and drafting using CAD. Students will create and manipulate basic
geometric objects in order to create 2-D models. Experiences dealing with dimensioning, layers, and isometric
drawing will also be incorporated. AutoCAD software will be used to teach this course.

ITE250 - Introduction to Automation
This course provides a variety of introductory experiences in industrial automation. Instruction will include
theoretical applications as well as practical, hands-on laboratory applications in robotics, automatic guided
vehicles (AGVs), computer-aided drafting (CAD), machine vision, automatic identification and programmable logic
controllers (PLCs). Students learn what automation is, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it is applied.

ITE305 - OSHA General Industrial Safety
The purpose of the course is to provide instruction to entry-level workers and students on general safety and
health. The course will be offered in either as a traditional “in-class” or an “on-line” teaching environment.
Students enrolled in the traditional class/course (face to face) are eligible for an OSHA 30 hour General Industry
Outreach Training card. Those enrolled in the “on-line” version of the course are not eligible. This course
emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance and control. Topics covered include the following: introduction
to OSHA, the OSHA Act/general duty clause, inspections, citations and penalties, record-keeping, walking
and working surfaces, mean of egress and fire protection, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment,
respiratory protection, hearing protection, machine guarding, hazard communication, chemical safety, lockout/
tagout, confined space hazards, welding brazing and cutting hazards, asbestos awareness, hazardous materials,
industrial hygiene, and ergonomics.

728

Course Descriptions

ITE315 - CAD II
This course is an extension of Computer-Aided Design into three-dimensional representations. Unlike traditional
CAD that focuses on wire-frame and orthographic/isometric drawings, this course focuses on solid models
of various components and assemblies. The concepts of rendering, animating and properties analysis are
introduced.

ITE341 - Quality Control
An introduction to the methods used in analyzing quality control, this course's topics include a study of the
fundamentals of statistics and probability, the construction and use of control and attribute charts, the definition
and use of acceptance criteria, and the use of computers in modern quality control operations. An overview of the
role of the quality control department of a manufacturing facility will be presented.

ITE342 - Quality Planning and Analysis
This course builds on the techniques learned in Quality Control and applies those techniques to an industrial
organization in a practical way. The student will learn the basics of the six sigma approach to quality and the
use of quality functional deployment to identify customer needs. Students will study how a quality plan can be
developed and implemented. The course will apply quality to all aspects of the organization, including personnel,
shop floor operations, the supply chain, and products and services.

ITE375 - Principles of Production
An introduction to the methods used in analyzing the production flow from raw materials to the finished products.
Topics covered include a study of operations types, operations layout, decision analysis, work measurements,
production and inventory control, scheduling and waiting line analysis. An overview of the role or production
management will be presented.

729

Course Descriptions

ITE376 - Technical Supervision
This course builds upon the information presented in the Principles of Production course and brings the human
factor into operations. The student will learn the basics of the supervision of technical operations with a focus on
the shop floor. This course will include the basis for motivating employees and will identify some of the special
problems associated with technical production and manufacturing.

ITE385 - Industrial Cost Estimating
An introduction to the methods used to cost and budget a production organization, this course covers some
accounting basics, cost accounting, the time value of money and cost estimating as related to industrial
operations.

ITE420 - Production Analysis
An introduction to the methods used in analyzing the production flow from raw materials to the finished product.
Topics covered include a study of the major manufacturing processes, materials handling, plant layout, operations
analysis, industrial engineering, inventory control and shipping. An overview of the role of production management
as it relates to the various areas of an industrial environment will be presented.

ITE460 - Principles of Manufacturing
An introduction to the methods used in manufacturing processes, this course includes a study of the
manufacturing ability, fabricability and marketability of manufactured products. Problems encountered by
production managers in changing raw materials into a consumable product are discussed. The use of personal
computers for the solution of manufacturing problems is included.

730

Course Descriptions

ITE461 - Supply Chain Fundamentals
A key item in the management of a manufacturing operation is the making of intelligent decisions. The
manufacturing planning and inventory control systems provide the information to efficiently manage the flow
of materials, effectively utilize people and equipment, coordinate internal activities with those of suppliers, and
communicate with customers about market requirements. This course will provide an overview of the basic
principles of production and inventory control, including MRP, JIT, master scheduling, capacity planning, demand
management, and the integration of these basic principles.

ITE462 - Inventory Scheduling and Planning
This course will be the second course taken by students in the general area of production and inventory
control. Focus of this course is on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. Included will be
detailed descriptions of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory
management practices, and procurement and supplier planning. Topics include recognizing techniques and
practices of inventory management, the mechanics of the detailed material planning process, the planning
operations to support the priority plan, and the planning procurement and external sources of supply.

ITE471 - Project Management
Operations and projects differ in that operations are ongoing while projects are temporary. A project, by its very
nature, is also unique and requires particular knowledge of how the components combine to form an integrated
whole. This course will introduce the student to the field of project management and will present an overview of
the body of knowledge necessary for successful project management. The course will focus on the fundamental
principles that cross the boundaries of projects and will demonstrate how project management techniques can be
applied to a wide variety of disciplines. This course will also introduce the student to computer methods for solving
project management problems.

731

Course Descriptions

ITE476 - Lean Enterprise
Production systems consist of more than the machines that produce the consumer products. Other parts of the
business operation contribute to the production and must be included in any discussion.

ITE481 - Concepts and Issues in Technology Management
This course combines the elements of Technology Management, providing the participant with the opportunity
to study concepts and issues typically encountered by an industrial technologist. This multi-disciplinary course
is intended as an overview of Technology Management as a discipline with emphases on the operation and
performance of technological systems in industry and their effect on people and the environment. Also, the
potential and limitations of the future developments in technological systems and their use in industry is
discussed. Diversified approaches will be used to explore some crucial contemporary industry concepts and
issues including problem solving and role-playing in various industrial settings and situations.

ITE495 - Technology Management Internship
Student interns work with an industrial organization which most nearly approximates their goals for employment.
The intent of the internship is to provide students with practical work experience in an environment in which they
will be dealing with practical problems requiring real solutions in a relative short time frame. Working with the
Internship Center, advisor and department chairperson approval are required before course enrollment. Credit for
this course shall be awarded as one academic credit for each 40 hours of internship work. During the internship,
students will be limited to three weeks of activities in one discipline area. For the purposes of this internship,
a discipline area is defined as an area of industrial work that would normally be taught by one undergraduate
course.

732

Course Descriptions

ITE499 - Research Project
This course is designed to provide supervised research experience in initiating, designing, analyzing,
documenting and presenting original research in an area of interest to the student. This course is to be completed
under the supervision and direction of a faculty member who will work with the student to develop an appropriate
topic and methodology for investigation.

JUR-Jurisprudence
JUR300 - Classical Jurisprudence
A comprehensive overview of ancient and classical jurisprudence forms the foundation of this course.
Commencing with an in-depth examination of the Plato’s Laws, the course will delve deeply into this original
contribution whereby law is considered transcendentally. From there the course moves to Cicero and his
remarkable work on law and nature, his naturalism and his discourse on legal ethics and public duty. Next, the
concept of justice as espoused by Aristotle is fully examined as well as other juris-prudential resources of ancient
Rome and Greece.

JUR310 - Medieval Jurisprudence
The course examines the dynamic evolution of legal theory and jurisprudence from the early to latter Middle
Ages. Beginning with Augustine’s inquiry into the nature of free will, human action and personal responsibility,
the course will then weave its way into early themes and threads of natural law tradition. Concepts of justice and
injustice will be fully assessed as well as early commentary on the nature of an unjust law and civil disobedience.
The second part of the course will intensely examine the jurisprudence of Thomas Aquinas especially as
espoused in his Treatise on Law.

733

Course Descriptions

JUR320 - Anglo-American Jurisprudence
The primary aim of this course is the introduction of mainline American theories of law and jurisprudence from its
common law roots to the founding period of this nation. At issue is the evolution of our current legal institutions
and principles. How does a body of law and practice become fully ensconced into the dynamism known as
America? How does the English system influence the American model? The course looks at legal definitions,
legal procedures and processes, common law principles, the role of judge, jury and the tribunal, the pedagogy
of legal education, the types of legal professions common to Western democracies as well as the development
of ecclesiastical, equitable, civil and criminal systems. Finally, the course examines some of the more influential
thinkers in law and jurisprudence at the time of this nation’s founding including Locke, Mill and Jefferson

JUS-Criminal Justice
JUS101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies
The course covers the nature, scope and impact of crime in the United States; independent and interdependent
operations and procedures of police, courts and corrections; and introductory theories of crime and delinquency.
The course introduces the justice model in a systematic way whereby students delve into the numerous
components of the justice system, including law enforcement, legal and judicial process and correctional
operations. Career opportunities will be fully covered throughout the course.

JUS102 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
An introduction to the law enforcement system in America, which is the gateway to the criminal justice process,
this course covers topics such as the historical foundations of police processes, occupational roles and tasks of
law enforcement, and the nature and designs of typical, as well as innovative, police systems. Perennial problems
of policing, particularly as it relates to community interaction, are also essential components of the course.

734

Course Descriptions

JUS103 - Correctional Systems
Course examines the management, structure and organizational design of correctional institutions. Correctional
planning, construction, program evaluation and community interaction will be considered, and improvement
strategies for correctional operations will be debated and critiqued. The course provides a broad overview of the
correctional system which incarcerates and confines, treats and reclaims criminal personalities, and protects and
serves the state and the community by removing threats to the social order.

JUS104 - Introduction to Security
The various dimensions of security include physical, personal, and operational measures. Security professionals
must not only prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and safeguard
against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft, but protect VIPs from kidnapping and assassination and
employees from discussing operational plans from the workplace. All public, private, corporate, and government
agencies face new and complex security challenges across the full spectrum of operations. Globalization and
new security threats challenge security operations, and could include the control of populations, information
dominance, multinational and inter-agency connectivity, anti-terrorism or counter terrorism, target hardening, VIP
protection and the use of other physical-security assets as a versatile force multiplier. This course will prepare the
security and justice professional to operate in any environment that requires a need for complex coordination and
security measures.

JUS105 - Introduction of Forensic Science
Forensic science applies scientific principles and techniques to the field of criminal justice. This introductory
survey course is designed to expose students to the broad scope of forensic science. Special attention is paid to
the collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence in criminal investigations across various scientific
disciplines, as well as the introduction and presentation of evidence in a court of law. Topics discussed include:
(a) the history of criminalistics; (b) crime scene documentation and investigative practices; c) the properties,

735

Course Descriptions
collection, and categorization of physical evidence—e.g. fingerprints, bodily fluids (serology), DNA, hair, soil,
plants, fiber, tool marks, firearms and projectiles (ballistics); (d) the analysis of documents, voice, and digital
evidence; (e) biometric identification systems; (f) scientific instruments used in crime labs; (g) forensic evidence in
judicial proceedings; and, (h) careers in the field of forensic science.

JUS201 - Criminal Investigation
This course is a comprehensive examination of civil and criminal investigations in both public and private
modes, including most major felony processes and relevant civil actions. Focus is on the fundamentals of
the investigative process and the range of skills necessary for successful performance and management of
investigations, including evidence gathering and analysis, witness assessment, field techniques, and linkage
between investigative and prosecutorial agencies.

JUS205 - Principles of Homeland Security
Students will gain an understanding of homeland security by analyzing the various security principles and policies
that establish a foundation upon which to organize U.S. security efforts as a nation. Students will study how the
national strategy aligns and focuses homeland security functions within critical areas such as: (1) intelligence and
warning, border and transportation security, domestic terrorism; (2) protecting critical infrastructure and defending
against catastrophic terrorism; and (3) emergency preparedness and consequence management. The first area
focuses primarily on preventing terrorist attacks, the second area on reducing the nation's vulnerabilities, and the
third on minimizing the damage and recovery from the aftermath of terrorist attacks.

JUS211 - Organized Crime
This course covers the historical, criminological/theoretical, legal, investigative, and juridical aspects of
domestic and transnational organized crime. It includes traditional organized crime such as La Cosa Nostra,
as well emerging nontraditional associations such as outlaw motorcycle groups and relationships with terrorist

736

Course Descriptions
organizations. Studies will blend the scholarship surrounding organized crime with practical, contemporary
investigative tools used to combat associated criminal activity such as racketeering, narcotics and dangerous
drugs, syndicated gambling, and public corruption.

JUS215 - Victimology
This course will examine issues surrounding the central character in a criminal act – the victim. Contents are
designed to develop an understanding of what it means to be victimized, including the physical, psychological
and economic impact of crime upon victims, their families and society in general. Special consideration will be
given to specific victim populations (i.e., survivors of homicides, sexual assault and family violence), secondary
victimization by the criminal system, victim assistance program, and future trends in this field. A full review of how
the American justice system has responded to the needs of victims is part of the course content and includes a
look at victim testimony at sentencing and parole and probation hearings, victim notification, Megan's Law, victim
advisory and protection services, and other means in which the judicial system assures victim participation during
the adjudicative phase.

JUS220 - High Technology Crime Investigations
High Technology Crime Investigation is an emerging area within the criminal justice/security discipline. This
course exposes students to the legal and technical aspects of high technology crime. Students are able to
learn and apply their knowledge and skills to identify and address the risks and damages associated with high
technology crimes, including high-tech frauds, email-based crimes, high-tech vice crimes, hackers, terrorists,
pedophiles, and online child enticement. High-tech intelligence gathering and online resources are also covered.

JUS225 - Private and Corporate Investigations
This course is a comprehensive examination of the private investigation profession, often glamorized in the
media, but little understood in actuality. Investigative techniques utilized in corporate and private venues will be

737

Course Descriptions
covered, as well as the legal and moral considerations private investigators are likely to encounter. In addition,
students will learn the value of the Internet in conducting investigations.

JUS265 - Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals
This course examines the characteristics and importance of good report writing within the criminal justice system.
Reports used in law enforcement and security, the courts, and corrections are explained and discussed. Elements
of composition, required substance, proper and improper conclusions, and descriptions of persons and property
are explained. Practice in writing reports is emphasized and proficiency must be demonstrated.

JUS305 - International Criminal Justice
This course compares and contrasts the criminal justice system of the United States with the systems of other
countries on a substantive and procedural basis. It provides a thorough examination of other cultural models of
law and justice so that differences in justice processing and definition become apparent. Emphasis is placed on
international policing, international crimes and international courts.

JUS309 - White Collar Crime
This course considers crimes committed by corporations as well as white-collar criminals: how such crimes are
defined; who commits or is victimized by them; which moral, ethical, legal and social contexts promote them;
and how society responds. Procedural and policy considerations in the investigation and enforcement of relevant
statutes will also be covered, including the concept of legal privilege, the role of the grand jury and other pretrial
processes, evidentiary questions, litigation strategies, and potential sanctions and other punishments.

JUS320 - Applied Technologies in Criminal Justice
This course will examine the various technologies used in the criminal justice system, such as data collection,
databases, data analysis, and forensic technology that is used by criminal justice practitioners. Students will also
738

Course Descriptions
apply the technologies used in criminal justice for crime prevention, criminal investigations, criminal prosecution,
border security, risk management in correctional facilities, forensics, social media investigations, and tracking and
locating suspects and offenders. Students will also explore legal and privacy concerns with technologies used in
criminal justice.

JUS331 - Juvenile Justice
This course covers the juvenile justice system, with special emphasis on the way it procedurally differs from adult
offender adjudication. The parts of the juvenile justice system, hearings, due process standards and constitutional
mandates are fully reviewed. Status offenders and other youth classifications are considered together with a
historical summary of juvenile court philosophy. New trends in the procedural disposition of juveniles, especially
transfer to adult jurisdiction, types of punishment, suitability of the death penalty, are discussed.

JUS335 - Corporate Security Law
A focused examination familiarizes students with the origins and development of private security, with an
emphasis on defining security's role in the administration of justice, its historical underpinnings, types of security
services in the American marketplace, and the legal aspects of private-sector justice. Further considerations are
regulation, licensing, the civil and criminal liability of security personnel, and the ongoing constitutional debate that
surrounds private security enforcement. Exactly how private-sector justice operatives are legally liable for their
conduct, as contrasted with the public justice official, is a major feature of the course design.

JUS338 - Executive Protection
Assassinations and kidnapping of political and corporate leadership has increased significantly in the past century.
Terrorists and extremists groups, rogue states, drug cartels, transnational criminal groups, to local criminals
and extremists working alone, have found an effective strategy to influence polities and societies. This course
will prepare the security and justice studies student to operate and develop security policy in any environment

739

Course Descriptions
that requires complex coordination and security measures needed to protect executive leadership at all levels,
to include their personal and organizational assets, and their families. This course will examine the theories of
executive protection (security), analyze assassination and kidnapping case studies on the corporate, national,
and international levels, determine security failures that have led to the assassination or kidnapping, and develop
security policy to prevent such attacks.

JUS345 - Probation and Parole
This course examines the theory and practices of probation and parole with juvenile and adult offenders, including
release philosophy, bail and petition, hearings on grant, revocation or denial, alternative community-based
corrections, and legal issues that emerge in award revocation or imposition of probation and parole.

JUS361 - Court Systems
An examination of the American judicial system, highlighting state, local, and federal court systems, including
an assessment of their hierarchy, subject matter and personal jurisdiction, this course will also review judicial
reasoning, judicial process, and the chief personnel responsible for judicial operations. More particularly, the
course will expose the various phases inherent in civil and criminal litigation, including the concepts of jurisdiction,
venue, parties and the pleadings that guide advocacy.

JUS365 - Mock Trial Concepts
Courtroom procedures used in criminal and civil trial courts are studied as students examine the courtroom
environment through guided reading and critical evaluation of a mock trial case study. Students are expected
to participate in simulated mock trial proceedings in the classroom with an emphasis on the roles of law
enforcement, attorneys, prosecutors, forensics, and expert witnesses in the trial process. This course requires
both independent work product and team collaboration. It is recommended for students pursuing careers in legal
fields, law enforcement, and forensics.

740

Course Descriptions

JUS375 - Criminal Law
An introduction to substantive criminal law that reviews the social, philosophical and legal foundations of criminal
codification, the course also covers the historical development of criminal law in the U.S. Other subject matter
includes parties to crimes, including principals/accessories, criminal capacity, criminal elements (e.g., mensrea
and actusreus), and the specific crimes against person, property and public order. Lastly, the course captures
criminal law from the defendant's perspective by reviewing the accused's mental states, potential defenses and
uses of mitigation.

JUS376 - Criminal Procedure
Criminal Procedure is the study of the criminal justice process including the law of arrests, search and seizure;
the making of bail; adjudication; pretrial and post-trial activities; and the nature of plea bargaining. Substantial
emphasis is given to the constitutional protections afforded through the Bill of Rights, particularly the 4th, 5th, 6th,
8th and 14th. This course deals extensively with case law applications of these principles and the role of judge
and jurist in the crafting of criminal process standards. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisite: JUS 101 or
permission of the instructor. (3 crs.)

JUS380 - Crime Scene Imaging
This course is designed to expose students to the crime scene imaging process while learning traditional film,
video and digital imaging techniques. Techniques and methods of crime scene imaging focus on practical
exercises as well as general viewports of crime scene documentation. Topics include the fundamentals of
photographing scenes from general to specific utilizing the overall, middle range and close-up "three-step"
method. Crime scene imaging techniques, both basic and advanced, will be discussed and practiced while
photographing mock crime scenes. The advanced technique of crime scene imaging includes the use of digital
cameras; the digital darkroom; crime scene panorama; creation of court charts; and the enhancement and

741

Course Descriptions
analysis of latent prints, footwear, tire impressions, questioned documents, security video image enhancement
and restoration, etc.

JUS385 - Violence and the Media
This course will analyze media violence and its potential influence on various audiences. Specific variables will
be examined in relation to aggression and consequently, violence. Violence will be examined within different
media contexts - including news, film, television, pornography, advertising and Internet. The daily repetition of
media violence will also be examined as it promotes the normalization and legitimization of violent behaviors. This
course will also examine violence and aggression in relation to its historical, cultural, and contemporary influences
and sources.

JUS394 - Problems in Policing
This course involves discussion and study of specific problems of law enforcement and policing in contemporary
American society. It emphasizes the development, nature and function of law enforcement as it relates to public
criminal justice rather than private sector justice. Topical coverage consists of ethics, corruption, deadly force and
civil liabilities, and other dilemmas commonly faced in the modern police system.

JUS395 - Death Penalty
An examination of death penalty policies in the American justice system from a legal, ethical and jurisprudential
perspective, this course includes analysis of case and statutory law, the principles of due process, and appellate
rights.

JUS397 - Law and Evidence
This course is a comprehensive review of evidentiary principles and reveals how judges and trial lawyers actually
think about evidentiary rules - particularly the Federal Rules of Evidence. It will show how evidentiary issues
742

Course Descriptions
arise before and during trial. The course will logically track the stages of a trial, from the opening statement(s)
through direct examination, cross examination and closing arguments. Students will be required to advocate their
respective case utilizing the evidentiary principles in a real criminal court environment and must use due diligence
in preparing their respective roles.

JUS399 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
Focused examinations of an emerging and dynamic problem or issue are in the study and practice of criminal
justice. Special subject matter not ordinarily covered in the existing curricula can be presented by interested
faculty. Examples include but are not limited to: alternative punishment schemes, euthanasia and mercy killing,
civil disobedience and the rule of law, minorities in the justice system, affirmative action policy, and police use of
force and women in criminal justice.

JUS400 - Foreign Study in Law and Justice
This course provides students with a culminating opportunity to learn about and apply their content specific
knowledge within the employment setting and/or abroad. Students will gain discipline perspective as well as be
able to apply their knowledge gained in the field criminal justice to the vast agencies within the justice system.
This course is an educational experience that contributes to the methods of inquiry that are employed within the
coursework and it facilitates civic engagement on regional, state, national and global levels.

JUS405 - Cyber Security
Many aspects of our lives rely on the Internet and computers, including digital media communications (email, cell
phones, texting, social media), government records, financial information, personal medical record. How are the
data and the computer systems on which that data resides kept safe? The increasing volume and sophistication
of cyber security threats including cyber terrorism, targeting phishing scams, identity theft, and other online
vulnerabilities-demand that we remain vigilant about securing our homeland, computer systems and personal

743

Course Descriptions
information. Cyber security is an emerging area within the criminal justice/homeland security discipline. This
course is designed to expose students to legal and technical aspects of cyber security. Students are able to learn
and apply their knowledge and skills to identify and address the risks and damages associated with, digital fraud
and cyber crimes, including computer crime, cyber terrorism, identity theft, cyber hacking and cyber virus and
malicious code.

JUS410 - International Security Issues
The globalization of societies and fluid/political conditions and the growth of radical extremist groups has
placed international security problems right at our door step. Our national security concerns are intertwined
with our homeland security concerns. The dangerous security threats as a result of war/civil wars, terrorism,
democratization, economic conditions, transnational crimes, corruption, or toxic leadership within the international
community, will have a direct or indirect impact on US interests, safety, and security, to include our responsibility
to protect the helpless and innocent. This course is designed to introduce the dimensions of the concept of
Human Security, contemporary security issues, and problems that affect the international and homeland security
arena. It is heavily weighted toward analyzing, evaluating and developing security tactics and techniques that
can protect against, or mitigate the residual effects of political violence, low intensity conflicts, transnational
crimes, leadership and corruption, coups, assassinations, public demonstrations and uprising, and terrorism.
Fundamentally, this course is designed to acquaint the student with the complexity of these problems; techniques
for examining and evaluating these problems, and then pursuing "security measures" to protect, mitigate, defend,
and preempt the effects of these problems.

JUS415 - Multiculturalism and the Criminal Justice System
This course will focus on cultural needs of law enforcement to operate in a heterogeneous society with a high
level of professionalism. It covers issues related to improve police performance in dealing with individuals from
different ethnic backgrounds, classes, religions, and races in the United States. Students will be given case

744

Course Descriptions
studies related to different groups in the American Society and how law enforcement agencies handled and/or
should have handled such cases.

JUS425 - Advanced Criminal Law and Investigation
This is an advanced course in criminal investigation and related law. The student will learn tactical and strategic
criminal investigative techniques focusing on serious crimes such as murder, sexual assault, and hate crimes.
Students will receive an update on substantive as well as procedural criminal law, and they will be able to critically
analyze and strategically use circumstantial evidence in cases such as complex conspiracy trials and vice,
narcotics, and federal and state racketeering investigations.

JUS429 - Terrorism
This course examines current terrorism, its origins and ideological bases, with particular attention to its relation
to political institutions and the criminal justice process. Specific attention is given methods and means of the
terrorist, motivations and modus operandi trends and predictability, and law enforcement's multifaceted reactions
to its many devious forms. Legislative efforts to curb the scourge of terrorism are also highlighted.

JUS430 - Criminal Intelligence Analysis
This course will focus on the intelligence function and its use in crime analysis. It will introduce students to
analytical techniques and solutions to everyday law enforcement crime analysis problems. Special attention will
be given to understanding crime patterns and trends. Cases related to terrorism, organized crimes, white-collar
crimes and street crimes will be analyzed and discussed. Intelligence methods of data collection and analysis will
be explored and applied to crime analysis.

745

Course Descriptions

JUS435 - Countering Terrorism
The global threat of terror crime as a result of politics, radicalization, and recruitment for terrorism has grown
significantly. New counter terrorism tactics and new forms of corroboration are critical to combat a very
unpredictable and skilled criminal. Law enforcement and military professionals are depending on the community
as the public citizen to play an integral role in the quest to combat terror crime. This course will explore a new
philosophy, new techniques, and new strategies of fighting terror crime. The course will discuss the role of police
and the community by integrating new practices and new forms of inclusion with respect and leadership to form a
stronger strategy to combat terror crime.

JUS440 - Military Criminal Justice
This course examines criminal justice in the military. Students will be exposed to the historical underpinnings
justifying the need for an independent and separate system of justice for members of the armed forces and
will learn about military crimes and procedure. Courts-martial will be a central focus of the course, which
will incorporate the composition of the military equivalent of a jury, trial courts, and civilian appellate review.
Contemporary aspects of military justice—to include special extraterritorial jurisdiction over civilians and the
prosecution of enemy combatants and terrorists before military commissions—will also be covered. Finally,
students will study the special nuances of military police, U.S. federal agents that investigate crimes involving the
military, and the rights of service members.

JUS459 - Behavioral Analysis of Violent Crime
An-upper-level, interdisciplinary course that examines violent crime in accordance with the specific aspects of
behavioral analysis and law, specific aspects of behavioral analysis and law specific course content will examine
typologies of crime, organized/disorganized offenders and behaviorally based crime scene characteristics
(including crime scene staging). A particular emphasis will be on the psychopathology of crime, pedophilia, serial

746

Course Descriptions
killers, human sacrifice rituals and victim logy, and how these factors affect or are affected by criminal motivation,
modus operandi and signature aspects of violent crime.

JUS460 - Sex Crimes and Predators
This course will examine the specific etiologies, phases and methods associated with defined sexual crimes. In
addition to the dissection of the sexual crime scenes, various sex offender profiles will be examined with respect
to crimes of rape, pedophilia and other sexual paraphilias. Students will critically examine the modus operandi,
ritual, fantasy and signature aspects of various sexual offenders as well as be able to differentiate between
trophies and souvenirs left and/or taken with respect to the crime scene. Victim analysis and offender treatment
programs will also be discussed.

JUS465 - Applied Mock Trial
An advanced course designed for students to apply legal theory and knowledge in a simulated trial courtroom
environment. Students will be expected to work extensively on case preparation and oral argument and witness
presentation, to participate in group activity and team building, and to compete in mock trial proceedings in real
courtrooms. Students will function as attorneys, lay witnesses, and/or expert witnesses including forensic experts
in conformity with learned rules of evidence and trial procedure. Each year alternates between civil and criminal
trial mock trial proceedings.

JUS466 - Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice
This course introduces the individual principles and theories of effective leadership and ethics specific to
criminal justice and professional security organizations. This is a special type of leadership and ethics designed
specifically for the professional working in a dynamic and hostile environment. It is common for public service
professionals in the first responder, law enforcement, corrections, security or any professional field in the
justice arena to unexpectedly be placed in a temporary or permanent leadership position, or be promoted to a

747

Course Descriptions
supervisory position, with little or no leadership and ethics education or additional preparation. A critical part of
the leadership and ethics course is the analysis and evaluation of ethics and value-based leadership and the
definition of leadership and its key components. Theories of leadership and leadership styles will be examined.
The leadership framework will be discussed: what a leader must be, which includes values, ethics and attributes
such as loyalty, duty, respect, selflessness, honor, integrity, personal courage, and mental, physical and emotional
attributes; what a leader must know, which includes skills such as interpersonal, conceptual, technical and
tactical; and what a leader must do, which includes a leader's influencing, operating and improving actions in a
dynamic environment. The challenge of initially taking charge of an organization will also be emphasized. The
class will include situational critical-thinking exercises and conclude with an in-class capstone exercise.

JUS470 - Crimes Against Children
This is a course that examines criminal activity targeted against children. The course will focus on the physical
and sexual abuse, neglect, kidnapping, and sexual exploitation of children. Students will explore methods of
identifying victims, investigating offenders and court presentation of criminal cases. Special attention is focused
on the dynamics of the relationship between victims and offenders and how that is a factor in the investigation and
prosecution of criminal acts.

JUS485 - Forensic Law
An interdisciplinary course covering law, criminal justice, and science and technological issues in the evidentiary
arena. Coverage in the course provides a broad assessment of expert witnesses, microanalysis, pathological
evidence, admissibility and investigatory practice, ballistics, fingerprints, vascar/radar, and photographic
techniques. Contrasted with criminalistics, subject matter of this course is primarily evidentiary. More particularly,
the course will delve into the rules of evidence, which guide the admissibility of forensic evidence in a court of law.
Examination includes threshold tests for reliability and admissibility, qualification of witnesses competent to testify,
scientific rigor required for admission, and case law determinations on the use and abuse of scientific evidence.

748

Course Descriptions

JUS487 - Computer Forensics
This course is designed to expose students to legal and technical aspects of computer forensics. The methods
of the collection, preservation, analysis and presentation of digital evidence will be presented to properly conduct
a computer forensics investigation. The focus of this course will be on how law enforcement obtains electronic
evidence, maintaining the evidentiary chain, as well as the legal aspects of the search and seizures of computers
and related materials.

JUS488 - Cyber Crime Investigation
As computers become more common in businesses and households, it is inevitable that the information or
evidence an investigator seeks will be stored in those computers or will involve use of the Internet. Data networks
now in place allow us to transmit information to and from virtually any location on Earth in a timely and efficient
manner. But what has this tremendous enhancement in communications technology brought us? Another
opportunity for criminal activity to take place. Who are the criminals in cyberspace? Understanding cybercrime
requires an understanding of the technology that is being used to commit the criminal acts. The investigation of
cybercrimes requires highly specialized skills. This course is designed to expose students to legal and technical
aspects of cybercrime investigation. The guidelines of the collection, preservation, analysis and presentation of
digital evidence will be presented to properly conduct a cybercrime investigation. The focus of this course will be
on how law enforcement investigate a cybercrime and obtain electronic evidence, maintaining the evidentiary
chain, as well as the legal aspects of the search and seizures of computers, smart phones and related digital
devices.

JUS490 - Forensic Accounting
An advanced review of strategies and tactics essential to the fraud examination process. Course presentation
assumes basic accounting knowledge and guides the student into specialized applied settings indicative of
forensic accounting. Coverage includes financial statement analysis, interpretation and scrutiny of financial

749

Course Descriptions
records and documentation, trace techniques, reporting irregularities, fraud examination approaches, and legal
rules and statutory construction pertinent to accounting practices. Students will prepare a series of field exercises
in common fraud cases, such as bankruptcy, insurance, employee/employer reporting, covert examinations,
trading practices and money-laundering schemes.

JUS495 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice Studies
This course serves as an introduction to the basic research methods in the field of criminology and criminal
justice. Qualitative and quantitative methods are explained in this course. In addition, ethical issues are focused
on in this course.

JUS496 - Criminological Theories
This course will focus on the study of crimes, criminals, causes of criminal behavior, and victimization issues.
Students will explore how the classical, psychological, sociological, economic, biological, and political theories of
crime explain criminal behavior, and the impact of these theories on the work of the criminal justice system.

JUS498 - Internship in Criminal Justice Studies
An on-site, experiential learning experience students work at a variety of justice agencies for academic credit
is the central aim of the internship program. Intern locations have included government agencies, police
departments, prisons, federal and state law enforcement, private security firms, judicial clerkships, legal offices,
and legal research concerns. Interns must complete a self-evaluation, perform a series of exercises and
assignments, author a log diary and a paper outlining the internship experience, work 45 hours per internship
credit, and present an acceptable recommendation from the internship supervisor upon completion of the
experience.

750

Course Descriptions

JUS499 - Seminar in Criminal Justice Studies
This is the capstone course for Justice Studies students. It will focus on the integration of information learned from
different courses with special focus on criminal law and legal issues, theories of crime, juvenile delinquency, law
enforcement, corrections, ethics, forensic science, and research methods. This course will be offered to justice
studies students in their final semester in which they receive their degrees. All students in this course must take
the Criminal Justice ETS exam, the exit survey.

LAW-Law
LAW300 - The Paralegal Profession
This course introduces the student to the role of the legal professional with special emphasis on paralegals
and legal assistants. Course stresses professionalism, law office administration and client conferencing skills,
telephone techniques in a legal setting, law office ethics, confidentiality and legal office accounting skills.
Emphasizes the application of skills required in the law office and develops skills in legal billing, specialized legal
software, banking and filing procedures, tax matters, processing insurance and investments. Students prepare a
legal portfolio.

LAW305 - Land Management and Administration
This course will impart the essential skills and knowledge necessary to work in the oil and gas industry. The
development of essential title research skills and understanding title law will be a major thrust. Focus will also
be on the acquisition and divestiture of individual producing or discovered non-producing assets or packages.
Course will discuss some of the many techniques for evaluating the purchase or sale of oil producing property.
Price determination, offer construction and agreement negotiation are all focused on. Case histories and lesson
learned round out the coverage.

751

Course Descriptions

LAW310 - Legal Research and Writing
This course is designed to teach students to use a law library, perform legal research, analyze legal problems,
and write a legal memorandum, draft pleadings and case briefs. Students are taught to locate and use primary,
secondary and CALR legal research sources to solve legal problems, including federal and state cases, digests,
statutes, regulations, treatises, encyclopedias, law reviews, citators and practice works. Students are expected to
produce a written scholarly work at the course’s end.

LAW320 - Litigation and Trial Evidence
This course will teach you the principles of civil litigation in federal and state courts. You will learn causes of action
and defenses, and will be introduced to rules of procedure and discovery, along with ethical responsibilities.
Pretrial practice, including discovery, pretrial motions and trial preparations, will be covered, together with the
basics of a civil trial, post-trial motions and appeals. The principles learned will be applied to practical exercises.

LAW330 - Criminal Law for Paralegals
An introduction to substantive criminal law which includes a review of the social, philosophical and legal
foundations of criminal codification encompasses the course. In addition, the course covers the historical
development of criminal law in the U.S. Other subject matter includes parties to crimes including principals/
accessories, criminal capacity, criminal elements, e.g. mens rea and actus reus, and the specific crimes against
person, property and public order. The course captures criminal law from the defendant’s perspective by
reviewing the accused’s mental states, potential defenses and uses of mitigation. More narrowly, the student will
learn to prepare pleadings and other relevant documentation in the defense and prosecution of criminal cases.

LAW340 - Family Law
The purpose of the family law course is to give legal assistants a better understanding of domestic relations law
and to show students how those laws governing family situations are applied. The content of the course covers
752

Course Descriptions
such areas as formation of the marital relationship, dissolution, child custody and support, adoption, abortion,
paternity, domestic violence, child neglect, and surrogacy. Participants will also draft pleadings and documents
relevant to family practice.

LAW350 - Real Estate Law
This course is an introduction to Real Estate Law and covers the processes, procedures, and legal concepts
involved in residential and commercial real estate. A solid foundation of real estate law concepts, with a special
focus on the oil and gas industry, is provided in this course. The student will learn the essentials of real estate
law, including various forms of ownership and tenancy, title search and closing activities, and real estate sale and
transfer procedures. Special issues such as leasehold estates, common interest communities and real estate
development will also be covered.

LAW360 - Law, Business and the Workplace
This course is a survey of the basic principles of corporate law including their creation and operation as well
as a review of partnerships and proprietorships as business entities. Student will be required to prepare the
documents necessary for incorporation, amendment, by-laws, and the recording of director's meetings and
minutes, dissolutions and liquidations. This course will cover the formation, operation, and dissolution of various
kinds of business organizations including sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, the law of agency and
employment agreements. Employee compensation agreements will also be reviewed.

LAW370 - Administrative Law
This course presents basic concepts of administrative law and procedure in federal and state agencies, with
emphasis on the paralegal’s role in the administrative process. Paralegal students will learn both formal and
informal advocacy techniques, including representing clients before administrative bodies. Substantive topics
will include administrative delegation of power, rule making, agency discretionary powers, remedies and judicial

753

Course Descriptions
review. Procedural topics include agency operation, adjudication, hearing preparation, and administrative and
judicial appeals.

LAW380 - Estates and Trusts
This course will introduce students to the concepts and forms necessary for estate planning and its administration
as well as the drafting of wills, trusts and other relevant documentation. This course will introduce students to
an overview of postmortem estate administration, under either testate or intestate provisions. The process of
administering a decedent's estate, from collection to valuation, to the appointment of a fiduciary, to the filing of
final account and distribution of assets, will be examined.

LAW390 - Bankruptcy
The main focus of this course will be on bankruptcy law and procedure. It will cover commencement of a case,
preparing of schedules, operating and liquidating procedures, adversary matters and litigation in bankruptcy
court, debtors' and creditors' rights and obligations, technical terminology, and practical hints for paralegals.
Forms utilized in bankruptcy court will be stressed as well as proceedings under Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and,
to a lesser extent, Chapter 11. Also, proceedings under Chapters 9 and 12 will be reviewed. Additionally, the
rights of creditors will be explored. This includes secured transactions, consensual and non-consensual liens,
UCC transactions, and the unique position of real estate. An introduction to garnishments and other judicial
attachments of property will be taught.

LAW400 - Constitutional Law for Paralegals
The Constitutional Law course is designed to give an overview of the interpretation of the constitutional articles
and amendments. The student will explore the three branches of the federal government and the interpretation
of the articles that created them and control their functioning. The course will also examine the individual’s rights
in society, the changes in society that impact individual rights, and the Supreme Court decisions interpreting

754

Course Descriptions
individual rights. In addition, students will analyze and assess fact patterns, investigate claims and arguments,
prepare pleadings and other legal documents as well as conduct sophisticated legal research in matters of
constitutional law.

LAW405 - Oil and Gas Law
This course will focus on understanding the legal principles that control oil and gas development in the United
States. The legal rules that govern the development of privately owned mineral rights will be focused upon, with
an emphasis on joint ownership. The course will then turn to the various legal issues in the conveyance and
leasing of oil and gas rights. Topical coverage will conclude with a discussion of oil and gas taxation and oil and
gas contracts.

LAW410 - Law and Ethics
An inquiry into the interplay of law, morality and ethical reasoning and Western legal tradition is the chief thrust
of this course. The course exposes the tradition and foundations of the American legal system with special
emphasis on its jurisprudential foundations. Questions of right, justice, equity, law as moral command and order,
natural law reasoning, and the dignity of the human person are central to the instruction. This course will also
introduce students to the types of ethical dilemmas that they will face in the work force; generally to the ethical
rules developed by the American Bar Association, and specifically, to the rules adopted by this jurisdiction for the
regulation of attorney and paralegal conduct and the model codes of paralegal associations; and to methods for
researching the answers to ethical dilemmas.

LAW415 - Contract Law for Legal Support Staff
This course provides the student with a straightforward examination on the law of contracts. Complex area of
law is clarified using numerous practical examples on how to draft and interpret different types of contracts.
The student will learn to draft the initial agreements, incorporate changes, conduct an initial contract analysis in

755

Course Descriptions
the event of a dispute to determine potential rights and liabilities, and help determine the appropriate remedies
available. At the course's end, the student will be conversant with all of the elements of basic contract law and
drafting.

LAW420 - Law and Conflict Resolution
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of alternate forms of dispute resolution outside
courtroom litigation. These alternate forms include mediation, negotiation and arbitration. It incorporates a
community service experience in mediation allowing students a unique opportunity to apply theories, concepts
and skills learned in the classroom to practical experiences in serving others in the community. The course
provides students with a thorough and complete approach to understanding the psychological dimensions
to conflict diagnosis. It also provides guidelines to evaluate and develop strategies and tactics to address
interpersonal conflict. It also provides a comprehensive survey of all ADR processes.

LAW430 - Elder Law
This course concentrates on the legal problems associated with the elderly and issues of aging. It introduces
students to the unique client needs of the elder client and their families. This course introduces substantive legal
theories in modern elder law, including introduction to government program, such as Medicare, Medicaid and
Social Security for old age retirement assistance; advanced planning for retirement; elder abuse and protective
services legislation; and nursing home rights legislation. Topics include health care funding; health care decision
making; long-term care; end-of-life decisions; elder abuse and neglect, both institutional and non-institutional, and
guardianship.

LAW440 - Immigration Law
This course provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the process and procedures
relating to immigration law. It also provides proper methodology for client interviews and client files, as well

756

Course Descriptions
as an introduction to preparation of petitions and agencies that are part of Immigration law. Students will have
practice in completing standard immigration forms, researching immigration law, accessing government and other
websites for immigration related materials, and reviewing current issues in immigration law. Students will be able
to assess each Visa category, determining the type of filing required by client circumstance. Students will analyze
hypothetical situations, allowing students to scrutinize actual problems and issues that arise when processing
a case. United States immigration statutes, rules and regulations, and precedent and administrative policies
relevant to immigration law are fully covered.

LAW450 - Labor and Employment Law
Law concepts of labor and employment law and their respective applications are the central themes of the course.
The course spends considerable time identifying applicable federal labor and employment laws, distinguishing
between exempt and nonexempt employers, and differentiating between public and private sector employees.
The course continues by analyzing labor organization, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining, picketing and
strikes, the rights of union members, and public sector labor relations. Additionally, the duties and responsibilities
of government and business executives and human resource managers are analyzed; and the administration and
enforcement roles of various federal (and state) commissions and departments are discussed.

LAW460 - School Law
This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the legal framework within which public
schools operate, and to examine selected legal issues that arise in the organization and administration of public
schools. Emphasis and focus will be placed on the relevant law as it pertains to students in today’s schools.

757

Course Descriptions

LEA-Leadership
LEA100 - Introduction to Leadership Studies
This course is required for the leadership studies minor. It is an introduction into the definition of leadership and
the ways in which leadership can exert itself. In addition to exploring examples of leadership in a wide variety
of settings, students will engage in interactive exercises aimed at developing and understanding their personal
leadership styles.

LEA397 - Internship in Leadership Studies
Students will be placed with leaders off campus. They will integrate what they have been studying with the duties
and responsibilities assigned to them by leaders in various fields as well as an academic supervisor.

LEA399 - Selected Topics in Leadership
This course is a focused examination of historical or emerging issues in leadership, dynamic problems, current
research and issues on the study and practice of leadership from an interdisciplinary perspective. The topic, which
varies each time the course is offered, may include the study of African American leadership, Latino leadership,
European and Asian leadership, women in leadership, presidential leadership, world political leaders, corporate
leadership or military leadership.

LEA400 - Capstone Seminar in Leadership Studies
This seminar involves the use of case studies assigned for group discussion, formal presentation, analysis,
and resolution. Class sessions involve the application of interactive exercises, using simulations, role-playing
and decision-making scenarios. Guest speakers, drawn from a variety of disciplines will be used as additional
resources. In addition to exploring examples of leadership in a wide variety of settings, students will engage

758

Course Descriptions
in interactive exercises aimed at developing and understanding their personal leadership styles, theoretical
concepts, and developing the leadership in others.

LST-Liberal Studies
LST490 - Seminar in Liberal Studies
This is the capstone course for the Liberal Studies student. It will focus on the integration of information learned
from diverse, but inter-related courses within the Liberal Studies Curriculum. Focus will center on individually
selected and inter/cross discipline related theories, ethics, skill sets, and research methods.

LST492 - Liberal Arts Internship
Internship in liberal arts.

MAT-Mathematics
MAT100 - Survey of Mathematics
This course was designed to enhance the student’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of mathematics.
Topics are selected from among a variety of areas and fields in mathematics: problem solving, set theory, logic,
numeration systems, elementary number theory, statistics, geometry and probability. The student will examine the
language, notation and applications relative to each area in mathematics.

MAT110 - Applications of Math
This mathematics course will cover how to apply mathematics to real world situations such as determining
methods of fair voting and apportionment, finding the shortest path, scheduling meetings, determining the best
return on investments, and collecting data to show patterns.
759

Course Descriptions

MAT120 - Elementary Topics in Mathematics I
This is the first course of a sequence of two mathematics content courses specifically designed for Pre-K to grade
8 teacher education candidates by providing an overview of fundamental mathematical concepts. The content
covered includes basic algebraic work with equations and inequalities in one unknown, systems of equations,
problem-solving, sets, concepts of logic, binary operations, systems of numeration, number theory, rational
numbers, real numbers, measurement, and use of calculators and computers.

MAT130 - Elementary Topics in Mathematics II
This is the second course of a sequence of two mathematics content courses specifically designed for Pre-K to
Grade 8 teacher education candidates by providing an overview of fundamental mathematical concepts. The
content covered includes metric and non-metric geometry, coordinate geometry, introduction of statistics and
probability, problem solving, and computer use.

MAT181 - College Algebra
Fundamental operations; factoring and algebraic fractions; exponents and radicals; functions and graphs;
equations and inequalities; properties of graphs; systems of linear equations; synthetic division; rational zeros of
polynomials; and logarithmic and exponential functions.

MAT191 - College Trigonometry
A thorough development of trigonometry. This course includes both circular and right-triangle geometry,
evaluation of trigonometric functions, graphing trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, analyses of
trigonometric graphs, verifying trigonometric identities, solutions of trigonometric equations, and applications of
trigonometry.

760

Course Descriptions

MAT195 - Discrete Mathematical Structures for Computer
Science
An introduction to the theories and structures of mathematics that are relevant in computer science. Topics
include: set theory, formal logic, mathematical induction, Boolean algebra, number theory, matrix algebra,
combinatorics, probability, algorithmic analysis, complexity, and graph theory.

MAT199 - Precalculus
This course is a study of numerical, analytical, and graphical properties of functions. The course content includes
polynomial, rational, irrational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. This course is designed as a
preparation for calculus..

MAT205 - Statistics for the Health & Social Sciences
For health and Social science majors only; not counted toward a mathematics major. This course is intended
to provide just-in-time algebra reviews necessary to complete statistical analysis for various health and social
sciences related problems. The following topics will be covered: frequency distribution, percentiles, measures
of central tendency and variability, normal distribution and curve, populations, samples, sampling distribution of
means, sampling distributions of proportion, null and alternative hypotheses, type I and type II errors, tests of
means, confidence intervals, decision procedures, correlation, chi-square, simple analysis of variance, and design
of experiments.

MAT207 - Data Preparation and Cleaning
This course provides students with an introduction to the need for and methods for data cleaning. The course
presents methods for locating and handling invalid values, out-of-range values, and missing values along with
methods for managing datasets. The course uses SAS software.

761

Course Descriptions

MAT213 - Data Visualization
This course explores techniques and tools for creating effective data visualizations. The course covers the
creation and exploration of visualizations for categorical data, time series data, spatial and geospatial data. SAS
software will be used for this course.

MAT215 - Statistics
For non-mathematics majors; not counted toward a mathematics major. Frequency distribution, percentiles,
measures of central tendency and variability, normal distribution and curve, populations, samples, sampling
distribution of means, sampling distributions of proportion, null and alternative hypotheses, type I and type II
errors, tests of means, confidence intervals, decision procedures, correlation, chi-square, simple analysis of
variance, and design of experiments.

MAT225 - Business Statistics
Statistical techniques relevant to business applications. Primary emphasis is placed upon identification of
appropriate statistical methods to use, proper interpretation and appropriate presentation of results. Topics include
descriptive statistics, probability concepts, the normal probability distribution, estimation techniques, tests of
hypotheses, simple and multiple linear regression. Statistical software is used to implement many of the statistical
methods.

MAT251 - Big Data Tools
This course covers an introduction to big data analysis tools. The course provides an overview of SAS, Hadoop
and other big data tools. The course covers the structure and framework of data analytic tools and covers the use
of these tools to perform various analyses.

762

Course Descriptions

MAT261 - Big Data Analytics
This course is intended to provide the student with an introduction to big data, big data analytics and several
methods useful in big data analytics such as clustering, association rules and various forms of regression. SAS®
statistical software will also be introduced and used to solve data problems.

MAT272 - Discrete Mathematics
Introduction to theories and methods of mathematics relative to computer science but taught from a mathematics
perspective. Topics include logic, set theory, elementary number theory, methods of proofs and proof writing
(direct, indirect and math induction), combinatorics, probability, relations and functions, and graph theory.

MAT273 - Applied Calculus
The techniques of differentiation and integration are covered without the theory of limits and continuity.
Applications in business and biological science are considered.

MAT281 - Calculus I
A study of modeling, functions, limits and continuity; the derivative; application of the derivative.

MAT282 - Calculus II
The integral; fundamental theorem of calculus; applications of the integral; inverse functions; logarithmic
functions; hyperbolic functions; techniques of integration.

763

Course Descriptions

MAT290 - Technology for Mathematics
This course, designed for both mathematics and science majors, and for prospective and practicing educators,
details the use of technological tools in the study of mathematics and explores the effective and appropriate
use of technology in the teaching, learning, and application of mathematics. The course is composed of three
components: using graphing calculators; using calculator-based laboratories; and using mathematical software.
The course will be taught from a laboratory-based perspective.

MAT303 - Geometry
Analysis of axiomatic systems, axiomatic development of elementary Euclidean geometry and non-Euclidean
geometry.

MAT304 - History of Mathematics
This course is a historical summary of the development of mathematics. Emphasis is placed on relating
mathematics to the development of world culture and its relationship with all aspects of our culture. The lives and
discoveries of many mathematicians are discussed. Methods of incorporating the history of mathematics into high
school mathematics courses are a major focus of the course.

MAT305 - Theory of Equations
This course deals with the development of the theory involved in solving algebraic equations. It includes complex
numbers as an algebraic system, polynomials inone variable, cubic and biquadratic equations, limits of roots and
rational roots, isolation and separation of roots, and the approximate evaluations of roots.

764

Course Descriptions

MAT341 - Linear Algebra I
This course covers systems of linear equations and matrices, determinants, vectors in n-space, vector spaces,
linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications.

MAT345 - Cryptography I
This course is intended to provide an introduction to cryptography with the number theory portion tied in.
The following topics will be covered: modular arithmetic, classical cryptography, public key cryptography and
introduction to complexity.

MAT351 - Abstract Algebra I
Fundamental concepts of logic; natural numbers, well-ordering property, induction, elementary concepts
of number theory; groups, cosets, lagrange’s theorem, normal subgroups, factor groups; homomorphism,
isomorphism and related topics including Cayley’s theorem, natural homomorphism, and the three fundamental
homomorphism theorems.

MAT353 - Intermediate Mathematical Statistics
This course provides an introduction to mathematical statistics. It re-introduces content from an introductory
statistics course and develops the content in theory further. It adds an in-depth look at several statistical methods
from introductory courses and introduces Bayes estimation and testing.

MAT361 - Nonparametric Statistics
This course provides an introduction to nonparametric statistics. It includes the introduction of nonparametric
inference testing including the Wilcoxon Test, the Mann-Whitney test, the Ansari-Bradley test, the Kruskal-Wallis

765

Course Descriptions
test, the Kendall test and the Theil test along with their associated estimators. Students will also learn how to run
analyses in the SAS® software program.

MAT371 - Applied Categorical Data Analysis
This course provides an introduction to categorical data analysis. Topics include contingency table analysis,
inference for contingency tables, models for binary response data including logistic regression and probit models,
models for multinomial responses, loglinear models and mixture models for discrete data. SAS® software will be
used for analysis.

MAT373 - Applied Time Series
This course provides an introduction to time series analysis. The course covers models for stationary and
nonstationary time series including model selection, diagnostics and forecasting. This course uses SAS® software
for analysis.

MAT376 - Applied Regression
This course is an introductory level course in regression analysis. This course begins with simple linear regression
and associated one-way analysis of variance tables for regression analysis along with diagnostic measures
for simple linear regression. The course continues with more complicated regression models including general
regression models, multiple regression, generalized linear models and a brief introduction to nonlinear estimation.
The course will cover the necessary linear algebra for completing regression. SAS® software will be used to
complete analysis.

MAT381 - Calculus III
Continuation of integration techniques, indeterminate forms and improper integrals, parametric and polar curves,
and conic sections, infinite series, and the theory of infinite series and power series.
766

Course Descriptions

MAT382 - Calculus IV
Vector analysis in two and three dimensions. Topics include theory of curves and surfaces; partial derivatives;
multiple integrals; and Greens, Stokes and the Divergence theorems.

MAT391 - Statistical Packages
This course provides an in-depth look at statistical packages used to complete a variety of statistical analysis. The
course will focus on current and highly used packages such as SAS®, Hadoop, and R. The course will provide a
basic introduction to each package and will also cover more in-depth topics within each package as applicable.

MAT400 - Mathematical Modeling
This course provides an introduction to mathematical modeling. Students will be presented with real-world
problems from a variety of fields, such as physics, biology, earth science, meteorology, engineering, economics,
etc. Students will learn how to select appropriate mathematical models to model the real-world situation, use the
model to solve a real-world problem, interpret the results of the solution(s), and communicate their work orally and
in written format.

MAT401 - Data Analysis Capstone Project
This course is designed for the certificate in Data Science to provide hands-on experience in the area of data
science. This experience will enable students to apply their knowledge of data science and provide valuable
experience in the application of methods studied within the program that should enhance their job opportunities
upon graduation. Students will receive experience with real world data. Analysis will be completed using SAS®.

767

Course Descriptions

MAT406 - Differential Equations
Ordinary differential equations and their solutions. The existence and uniqueness of solutions. Various types of
differential equations and the techniques for obtaining their solution. Some basic applications, including numerical
techniques, computer solution techniques are discussed.

MAT419 - Math Internship
This course is designed for the BA in Mathematics majors who are seeking work experience in the Mathematics
area. This intern experience will enable students to apply their knowledge of Mathematics in the real workplace.
The internship will provide students with the valuable experience in the applications of Mathematics that should
enhance their job opportunities upon graduation.

MAT441 - Linear Algebra II
Extends the concepts learned in Linear Algebra I. The content is not fixed, but usually includes the following
topics: linear transformations, change-of-base matrices, representation matrices; inner-product spaces,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization.

MAT451 - Abstract Algebra II
This course is a continuation of MAT 351 Abstract Algebra I. It continues the covering of algebraic structures such
as fields, rings and groups. It is a blend of theory and application.

MAT461 - Statistical Analysis I
Basic concepts of both discrete and continuous probability theory. The concepts of a random variable is stressed,
including distributions and mathematical expectation. A number of important probability models are studied in
detail. Analyses will be performed using SAS® software.
768

Course Descriptions

MAT462 - Statistical Analysis II
Statistical theory and application of statistical estimation techniques and hypothesis and hypothesis testing
methods. Simple linear regression, multiple linear regression and basic experimental design. Analyses will be
performed using SAS® software.

MAT471 - Applied Multivariate Statistics
This course covers the basics for several multivariate statistical analyses. The course covers principal component
analysis, canonical correlation analysis, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, and cluster analysis. SAS®
software will be used for all analyses.

MAT474 - Complex Analysis
The course introduces the essential concepts in the Complex Analysis such as: Complex Numbers, Functions
of complex variables, their Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Integrals and Cauchy Integral Formula. 2. Shows
students the importance of Complex Analysis Theory in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and Engineering
Applications. 3. Develops the elements of Complex-Variable Functions in a rigorous and self contained manner.

MAT481 - Real Analysis I
This course covers logic and techniques of proof; relations, functions, cardinality and naive set theory;
development of real numbers from natural numbers through topology of the line; and convergence and related
ideas dealing with functions (sequences and series), including continuity.

769

Course Descriptions

MAT491 - Statistical Packages II
This course continues to consider statistical packages to complete statistical analysis and big data analysis. The
course will focus on current and highly used packages. This course will provide an in-depth look at each package
and give students hands-on experience with installing, working in and producing analysis using current software.

MAT496 - Senior Research Project
This course, which should be taken near the end of the student's bachelor's degree program, involves an in-depth
investigation of a mathematical or computer science topic (theoretical computer science being mathematical in
nature). The investigation will culminate in the presentation of a senior paper.

MBA-Master Business Admin
MBA700 - Business Foundations
This course builds the foundation for all Cal U MBA students at the outset of the program. It is designed to
refresh and/or introduce essential aspects of business management, including: economics, accounting, finance,
operations management, quantitative research techniques, business law, marketing, and statistics. Throughout
the course students will practice APA writing format, create research-based documents and formulate a plan for
academic success within the MBA program. MBA 700 is considered the starting point for all MBA students at Cal
U.

MDI-Multidisciplinary
MDI300 - Dialogue and Differences
Communicating across differences of age, gender, language, culture, and political orientation, and in different
contextual situations is a useful skill for every individual. It is also integral to the success of any attempt to resolve
770

Course Descriptions
conflict, whether individual, group/institutional, or global. By offering a context for students to learn with individuals
from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, we will all gain insight into the role of culture in dialogue. An
understanding of culture and its influence on our perspectives is essential for effective communication. Through
interactive exercises, students will develop an understanding of the challenges of intergroup dialogue across
differences and the skills required to communicate effectively. Students will engage in a workshop on dialogue
skill-building and multiple dialogue sessions with classmates and other students, first learning the theory and
skills that underlie successful participation and facilitation of dialogue and then applying them in the exploration of
issues such as gender, religion, and international affairs.

MFL-Modern Foreign Language
MFL460 - Modern Languages & Cultural Internship
This course is intended to provide the Spanish/French/Arabic student with an opportunity to work in a professional
setting to learn about areas that are not available or not practical in an academic environment. The internship
will enable the student to apply Spanish/French/Arabic language skills in the real work place and will provide an
invaluable experience which should make the student more marketable upon graduation. Prerequisite: Students
should have completed 12 credits of the language and have junior standing.

MFL470 - Special Topics in Language
This course is designed for language majors, minors, certificate seekers, or other students who wish to explore
language topics that are not regularly offered. The subject matter presented will be a combination of historical and
contemporary topics in relation to the studied language and culture. This course is repeatable up to 12 credits.

771

Course Descriptions

MFL479 - Field Studies in Modern Languages and Cultures
This course primarily involves study-abroad educational experiences in modern languages and cultures that
differ from internships. Examples include immersion instruction in the target language and in a country where
the target language is widely spoken; undertaking academic coursework in any subject matter that is taught in
the target language; attending a series of professional conferences that are substantially presented in the target
language; and participating in organized educational and academic travel programs where the target language is
largely spoken and the cultural and social activities relate to target-language environments. The field experience
will enable the student to apply his/her respective language skills in real-world environments and will provide an
invaluable experience, which will make the student more marketable upon graduation.

MFL481 - Modern Languages Internship
This course is intended to provide the student with an opportunity to work in a professional setting and to learn
about areas that are not available or practical in an academic environment. The internship will enable the
student to apply his/her respective language skills in the real-world environments and will provide an invaluable
experience, which will make the student more marketable upon graduation.

MGT-Management
MGT300 - Principles of Management
This course provides background and insight into the human factors involved in the day-to-day and long-term
operations of an organization. It is built on the management functions necessary for success in any type (profit
or nonprofit) organization. The course focuses on major issues that affect today's managers, such as global
environment, corporate social responsibilities and ethics, organizational culture, employee empowerment, and
employee diversity. It also explores how external environments affect the operations of organizations.

772

Course Descriptions

MGT301 - Organizational Behavior
This course is designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary view of the study of behavior in organizations
to better understand and manage people at work. It focuses on describing and explaining the core concepts and
foundation principles that are fundamental to understanding behavior in organizations. Emphasis is placed on
topics that affect individual behavior, team and group behavior and behavior of the organization itself. Behavioral
questionnaires and self-assessment instruments are used to help students gain self-insights and further develop
the competencies needed to be effective employees and successful managers/leaders.

MGT303 Entrepreneurship I: Small Business Fundamentals
This is a management course designed to address the steps in the entrepreneurial process to establish a
new business or to launch a new product line in an established organization. This course is a study of how to
successfully analyze opportunities for a new venture. The contents provide the complete analytical process for
establishing a new and successful operation. The new venture decision provides a compelling reason for success.
This course leads up to the establishment of a complete Business Plan.

MGT305 - Entrepreneurship II: Small
Business Management
This course focuses on the characteristics of an entrepreneur and framework to develop and lead a successful
entrepreneurial business. The impact of emotional intelligence in the workplace and sources of entrepreneurial
finance are discussed. Students will learn how to develop and manage the human capital in the workplace.

MGT311 - Organization Theory and Design
This course provides a comprehensive macro-view approach to the study of organizations and their functioning.
Topics covered include environment and open systems, technology, size and life cycle, organizational control,
773

Course Descriptions
culture and ethics, information processing, decision-making processes, power and politics, and organizational
innovation and change. Emphasis is placed on how external and internal factors influence the structure and
design of the organization.

MGT320 - Teamwork and Leadership
This course encourages leadership and teamwork through group interaction. The study of leadership through
teamwork builds upon core concepts and active engagement. Students will practice and refine their interpersonal
and leadership skills as they model professional communication delivering collaborative products.

MGT373 - Computer Based Management Information
Systems
This course provides background and insight into the technical foundations of database management for business
professionals. It concentrates on information technology systems that support managerial decision making. This
course illustrates how the field of information technology systems supports customer relationship management
and supply chain management. It demonstrates how information systems are developed and applied in solving
various business dilemmas. The course stresses the importance of properly managing information technology,
locally and globally, to obtain and maintain a competitive advantage in the business world.

MGT376 - Cyber Law and e-Privacy
This course provides a thorough review for business managers of the legal issues relevant to digital retention of
data, cybersecurity and privacy. Students will learn the appropriate managerial tactics to help comply with most
major privacy and cyber-related regulations.

774

Course Descriptions

MGT378 - Law of Privacy & Cybersecurity
This course focuses on developing students with a working knowledge of the legal & regulatory constraints &
opportunities for privacy & security of IT systems, with particular emphasis on the regulation of network activities
and data management. Students will be prepared to identify public policy constraints and opportunities; participate
in the public policy debate over privacy and security issues; manage liability risks; and appreciate when and how
to summon legal counsel.

MGT403 - Innovation Management
In this course, students learn how to identify strategic opportunities in which new innovations in technologies and
business practices can be successfully implemented and how to do so. We focus on the practices and procedures
by which both managers and entrepreneurs can manage innovation effectively. Through an in-depth grounding
in the innovation and strategy literature, students learn the specific steps and processes needed to accomplish
this goal. Through case study analysis of both successful and unsuccessful innovation management in a variety
of industries, students learn the critical skills needed to profitably manage innovation. These are valuable skills
which students can apply in their own current or future professional or career endeavors.

MGT431 - International Business Management
This course introduces to the Global exporting and importing process. The course contains information about
trade internationally, by region and in global settings. The effects of cultural differences are highlighted showing
how sizes, quantities, and types of sales in one country differ from those in another country. The foreign exchange
process is described and students see the challenge from changing values in currencies.

MGT450 - Management Research
This course explores the fundamentals of business management. The focus is on practical application of
commonly used techniques such as questionnaires and descriptive statistics. Students will utilize secondary
775

Course Descriptions
research to formulate solutions to managerial problems. They will also design a questionnaire, report data, and
demonstrate academic writing skills. The course balances team activities with independent research, utilizing the
techniques discussed in the course.

MGT461 - Integrated Supply Chain Management
The coordination and integration of functions across the supply chain are often more important than the individual
functions themselves. As global supply chains increase their reach and complexity, there is increasing demand
for the skills to manage them. This course develops fundamental supply chain principles and explains the role of
global supply chain managers in managing the flow of goods and dealing with suppliers. Topics include supply
chain metrics, production planning and inventory control, global supply chain design, logistics and outsourcing.

MGT492 - Management Internship
The student is placed with a business firm, bank, government agency or nonprofit organization performing
management-related tasks. The internship experience offers a practical training ground for students that
supplements academic training by permitting them to apply the theories, concepts and techniques learned
through their other coursework to address actual problems in a real business environment.

MGT720 - Leveraging Diversity
The impact of globalization on all areas of management cannot be overstated and should not be ignored. This
course tasks students with examining the cultural impact of a global workforce. Students will be given the tools
to ethically utilize diversity to the benefit of the company and its strategies. As a part of this study, students will
evaluate how power is an important dynamic when executing human resource strategy.

776

Course Descriptions

MIS-Management Info Systems
MIS201 - Management Information Systems
This course provides background and insight into the information systems that business professionals and other
organizations rely on. It concentrates on computer-based information systems that use various information
technologies. This course illustrates how the field of information systems encompasses many complex
technologies, abstract behavioral concepts and specialized applications in countless business areas, such as
marketing, human resource management, finance, accounting and operations.

MIS321 - Accounting Information Systems
This course will provide students with the background to oversee accounting system functions, implement and
review systems of internal controls, and understand how to ensure the organizations have valid, accurate, and
timely financial information. Students will explore topics in Accounting Information Systems and use technologies
to make decisions in specialized areas of accounting professionals, such as managerial accounting, financial
accounting, auditing, and tax accounting. Topics will include types of systems, internal control issues, audit issues,
and systems development issues.

MIS322 - Human Resource Information Systems
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the use of technology in the administration of human
resources, and how new technologies can contribute significantly to the efficiencies in the management of a
company’s human capital. It is designed to help students understand the integration of technology into the human
resource department. It will address the strategic needs of organizations and how they are met through the use of
human resource information.

777

Course Descriptions

MIS375 - Information Technology Ethics
This course provides background and insight into the ethical challenges posed by rapidly changing Information
Technology. Students will examine and analyze the issues and controversies that comprise the field of cyberethics
and cybertechnology. This course illustrates the broad coverage of cyberethics since it covers not only the
professional, business aspects of Information Technology Ethics but also the individual, personal aspects of
Information Technology Ethics. Although designed for business majors, it addresses and analyzes issues that
concern all students since everyone is affected by Information Technology.

MIS385 - Health Information Systems
The course will provide students with an overview of Information Systems used within the Healthcare industry
and the challenges it faces. Students will explore current trends in Healthcare Information Systems along with
government and security regulations that surround it. The goal of the course is to provide students with challenges
facing the healthcare industry when selecting and implementing a Healthcare Information System.

MIS401 - Business Driven Management Information
Systems
This course focuses on the management and technical components that are core to business applications and
management control of information systems. Topics will include management information and decision support
systems which assist in planning, organizing, and controlling business activities. It also emphasizes the physical
and logical components of business information systems along with decision support / expert systems.

MIS421 - Strategic Issues in MIS
This course will discuss the strategic roles and responsibilities of IT Executives and Managers. Students will
explore how firms can gain and sustain a competitive advantage using information systems. Additionally, the
course will provide an understanding of how IT drives organizational value. Key concepts around approaches to
778

Course Descriptions
managing information systems functions in an organization and ensuring alignment with business strategies will
be discussed while addressing real world current issues facing an IT organization.

MIS492 - MIS Internship
The student is placed with a business firm, bank, government agency or nonprofit organization performing
management information systems related tasks. The internship experience offers a practical training ground for
students that supplements academic training by permitting them to apply the theories, concepts and techniques
learned through their other coursework to address actual problems in a real business environment.

MKT-Marketing
MKT300 - Principles of Marketing
This course serves as an introduction to the marketing discipline. Foundational topics include identification of
target markets, understanding of population demographics and psycho-graphics, the four P's (product, price,
place, promotion) of marketing, social responsibility, marketing segmentation, environmental factors affecting
marketing efforts, consumer behavior, marketing research, advertising, promotion and personal selling. Careers in
marketing are also covered.

MKT311 - e-Marketing
This course presents a strategic framework for developing marketing strategies on the Internet. It extends the
marketing mix framework to e-commerce using current theories and applications in online product, online pricing,
web-based marketing communication and distribution strategies. Other topics include marketing research on the
Internet, electronic retailing, Internet-based customer relationship management and legal-ethical dimensions of emarketing.

779

Course Descriptions

MKT320 - Principles of Selling
This course serves as an introduction to the world of the professional sales representative. The focus of the
course is on the development and execution of a professional sales presentation. Topics covered include
professional self-presentation; the approach; features, advantages and benefits of the product; the marketing
plan; the business proposition; handling buyer objections and closing the sales presentation.

MKT321 - Sales Management
This course serves to present the theories and concepts relevant for the management of a professional remote
sales force. Topics covered include sales program planning; account prospecting; sales force organization;
recruiting and selecting sales personnel; sales training, leadership, motivation, compensation and evaluation of
the sales force.

MKT331 - Retailing
This course serves as an overview of the retail marketing environment. Topics include strategic retail marketing,
situational analysis, retail institutions by strategy mix, non-store based retailing, trading area analysis, retail
organization and the human resources function, development of merchandise plans and pricing, assortment
planning, visual and image merchandising and retail promotional strategy.

MKT341 - Non-profit Marketing
A marketing course designed for both business and non-business majors that differentiates between for-profit and
not-for-profit organizations, investigates the competitive environment facing nonprofits (e.g., hospitals, churches,
charities, colleges, performing arts groups), and applies research techniques and marketing tools (product policy,
distribution and delivery systems, monetary pricing, and communication strategies) to the nonprofit entity.

780

Course Descriptions

MKT351 - Advertising Management
This course serves to present the theories and concepts involved in the understanding of the advertising mix:
advertising, public relations, sales promotion and professional selling. Topics include integrated marketing
communication, branding, promotional opportunity analysis, theoretical frameworks, types of appeals, executional
frameworks, media selection, trade and consumer promotions, sponsorship programs and the evaluation of the
integrated marketing communication program.

MKT401 - Marketing Management
This course focuses on the description and analysis of the nature, strategies, and techniques used in marketing.
It examines the impact of technology on marketing, and the strategic role of marketing in the overall goal of
organizational success in highly competitive and volatile markets. The decision making process of managers
will be explored as they lead the design and implementation of a marketing strategy that encompasses product
planning, pricing, supply chain management and promotion strategies.

MKT421 - Consumer Behavior
This course presents a strategic framework for understanding and applying marketing strategies. It integrates
the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, economics and sociology with teh marketing discipline to explain,
understand, and predict consumer decisions in the marketplace. This is achieved by exploring both the theoretical
and practical implications of (1) individual behavior variables such as motivation, learning, perception, personality,
and attitudes; (2) group influences such as family, culture, social class and reference group behavior; and
(3) consumer decision processes such as cognitive dissonance, brand loyalty new product adoption and risk
reduction. The field of consumer behavior is very broad. This specific course will focus on the processes involved
when individuals or groups select, purchase, use, or dispose of products, services, ideas, or experiences to
satisfy needs and desires.

781

Course Descriptions

MKT431 - Marketing Research
This course focuses on explaining and using the behavioral and statistical tools needed for designing,
implementing, and reporting marketing research projects. Accordingly, this course will provide emphasis in the
following areas: 1. Provide an understanding of the importance of marketing research 2. Describe the conceptual
framework for conducting marketing research 3. Explain the components of a well-defined marketing research
problem 4. Compare and contrast the various types of research design 5. The nature and scope of primary versus
secondary data 6. Accessing online information databases 7. Deciding on survey data and the collection method
8. Using measurement scales 9. Designing Questionnaires 10. Identifying the optimum sampling method 11.
Collecting data 12. Determining relationships among data 13. Preparing and presenting research results

MKT461 - International Marketing
On the completion of this course, students will be able to analyze, integrate and explain a variety of environmental
forces that differential domestic from international marketing designs. For those students considering a career in
marketing, this course will demonstrate that many of the prevailing assumptions regarding marketing need to be
re-examined when applied to markets outside of the USA.

MKT492 - Marketing Internship
The student is placed with a business firm, bank, government agency or nonprofit organization performing
marketing-related tasks. The internship experiences offers a practical training ground for students that
supplements academic training by permitting them to apply theories, concepts and techniques learned through
their other coursework to address actual problems in a real business environment.

782

Course Descriptions

MTR-Mechatronics
MTR300 - Manufacturing Processes
This course covers various methods of processing metals, plastics, ceramics, and composite materials with
emphasis to the major processes used in manufacturing today: casting and molding, forming, separating,
conditioning, assembling, and finishing. A final section provides students with an introduction to product design
and process selection.

MTR310 - Principles of Automatic Control
This course covers key concepts of industrial control. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an
understanding knowledge of industrial control principles including: instruments, circuits, components and control
techniques. The primary focus is on operation principles and the measurement devices. The student will have
already learned basic electronic principles in Circuits I, II, and Digital Fundamentals.

MTR320 - Statics
This course will emphasize the study of forces acting on rigid bodies at rest. Concepts of force, moment, couple,
force components, force resultants, concentrated and distributed loads, basics of static equilibrium of machines
and structures, friction, centroids and moments of inertia will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the concept
of developing free body diagrams for simple mechanical structures and their resultant force equilibrium solutions.

MTR325 - Fundamentals of Programmable Logic
Controllers
The course provides students with an introduction to programmable logic controllers through the design,
troubleshooting, improvement, and optimization of mechatronic control systems. The course covers the
component parts of a programmable logic controller, their function, and their interrelationship. PLC input/output
783

Course Descriptions
systems and requirements are examined. Ladder logic programming using I/O instructions, logic instructions,
timers, counters, and sequential control are covered in-depth. Sequence of PLC operation, hardware installation,
networking PLC systems and peripherals, troubleshooting, safety requirements, and industrial applications of
PLCs are also introduced.

MTR330 - Dynamics
This course will cover the dynamics of particles and rigid (planar) bodies. Topics will include kinematic equations,
Newton’s Second Law, work and energy solutions, and impact and momentum solutions. Emphasis will be on
particle analysis, with coverage of rigid bodies as appropriate, as assessed by course instructor. Students will
hone problem-solving skills through dynamic system analysis, and learn professional preparation skills. Three
hours of lecture

MTR335 - Advanced PLCs and Integration
The course provides students with additional and more advanced skills in Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs). Students will learn how to program and apply zone control techniques, data transfer, math functions, and
data communications. Also covered are sequencers, analog I/O, the use of HMIs (Human Machine Interface),
programming special function modules, process control, and I/O bus networks. In addition to ladder logic
programming, sequential function chart and function block programming will be used to program a PLC.

MTR340 - Fluid Power
Topics covered will include: fluid properties; manometry laws; fluid statics; fluid statics; buoyancy and stability
of submerged objects; continuity equations; Bernoulli’s principle and modifications for pumps and turbines;
viscosity; Reynolds’s number; Darcy’s equation; Moody’s diagram; series pipeline system, and pressure and flow
measuring techniques. All lecture topics will be complemented by appropriate lab experiments, and/ or hydraulic,
and pneumatic (fluid) system design circuits.

784

Course Descriptions

MTR370 - Properties and Strength of Materials
This course will provide survey of materials used in industry and their physical and chemical principles as they
relate to structure, properties, corrosion, and engineering applications. An introductory level in stress analysis will
include: shear and bending moment diagrams, Hook’s Law as it relates to normal and shear stress and strain,
stresses in bolted connections, shear stress and angle of twist in shafts, normal and shear stress in beams, and
the concept of factor of safety. Additional topics covered will include bending stresses, shear stresses, combined
stresses, Mohr circle, beam deflection, stress concentration factors and fluctuating loads (qualitative discussion
only). All lecture topics will be complemented by appropriate lab experiments.

MTR400 - Machine Design Elements and Kinematics
This course covers the methods and theory of practical machine design with basic kinematics. The course will
integrate the knowledge of statics, dynamics, strength of materials and engineering materials in the design
process. The topics will include materials selection, load, stress, strain, deflection, fatigue and failure theories,
design of shafts, keys, couplings, bearings, springs, screws, fasteners, and linkages. All design topics will be
supplemented by appropriate case problems. The application of computer-aided design software to analyze
design problems will be demonstrated. An introduction to finite element analysis software and application will be
presented in this course.

MTR410 - Process Control
This course introduces students to the mathematical theory governing process control, and develops an
understanding of the dynamic behavior of process control systems, including system stability. Simulation and
practice are used to reinforce theory and apply it to practical industrial applications of varying complexity. Methods
are presented for designing and tuning process controllers.

785

Course Descriptions

MTR420 - Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
This course will cover conventional and computer-integrated manufacturing processes. Students will develop
an understanding of the manufacturing systems used to make products, the application and potential benefits
of automation, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) concepts. This course provides the student with
information on the way computer based systems support the operation of a manufacturing business. The course
is designed to give students an integrated hands-on experience with tools and systems used in industry. Special
attention is given to the roles of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computeraided process planning (CAPP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), programmable logic controllers
(PLCs), industrial robots, and supporting technologies including automated data capture as they apply to the
modern manufacturing facility. Concepts will be reinforced using simulation, analog, and hardware.

MTR445 - Senior Project Proposal
A capstone course in the mechatronics engineering technology area where the students are required to propose
a mechatronics engineering technology related project (problem statement and solution) they wish to pursue
for completion later in their program of study. In this course, the students will research various design and/ or
manufacturing issues connected with mechatronics engineering technology. This course is intended to help
students formulate a problem statement in the mechatronics engineering technology area for solution in a later
class. An interdisciplinary approach with other engineering technology programs is highly recommended with the
problem statement formulation.

MTR450 - Senior Project
This course is a continuation of MTR 445 where a proposal was submitted to address a mechatronics engineering
project. Students will work in teams on “open-ended” design or manufacturing project proposed earlier. Students
are given the opportunity in this course to realize original and creative solution to engineering problems. Students
are encouraged to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving and may want to perform the project

786

Course Descriptions
under direction of one or more faculty. Course requirement will include oral presentations on progress throughout
the semester with a required final comprehensive technical report in the end.

MTR495 - Mechatronics Engineering Technology Internship
Student interns are placed with an industrial, corporate or governmental organization that most nearly
approximates their goals for mechatronics engineering technology employment. The intent of the internship is
to provide students with practical work experience solving actual problems in a dynamic environment, yielding
enhanced job opportunities upon graduation. Students must follow the step-by-step procedure as outlined at the
Cal U Intern site.

MUS-Music
MUS100 - Introduction to Music
The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the various historical, analytical and aesthetic elements
of music, thereby providing an opportunity to broaden and enrich personal enjoyment. This exposure to music is
made through the use of visual aids, audio recordings, radio, television, films and concerts.

MUS104 - Voice Class I
This course is designed for the student who wants to improve his/her unique singing (and speaking) voice as a
musically expressive instrument. Understanding and practice of diaphragmatic breathing, breath management,
vocal placement and deportment are emphasized.

787

Course Descriptions

MUS109 - Private Instruction
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS119 - Private Instruction: Piano I
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS129 - Private Instruction: Percussion I
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS149 - Private Instruction: Woodwinds I
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS159 - Private Instruction: Voice I
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.
788

Course Descriptions

MUS170 - Private Instruction: Guitar I
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS179 - Private Instruction: String I
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS187 - Guitar Ensemble
The Guitar Ensemble will provide a music experience for students so they can actively engage in the artistic,
cultural and social benefits of music presentations. This is a performance based course requiring the development
of intellectual and physical demonstrations. Active participation by all members is required since the quality of
the course and the experiences gained are dependent on the progress of all individuals. The University Guitar
Ensemble performs at concerts both on and off campus. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested
guitarist. No audition is necessary, but a successful with and permission by the director is required. This course is
repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.

MUS188 - String Ensemble
The String Ensemble will provide a music experience for students so they can actively engage in the artistic,
cultural and social benefits of music presentations. This is a performance based course requiring the development
of intellectual and physical demonstrations. Active participation by all members is required since the quality of the
course and the experiences gained are dependent on the progress of all individuals. The University Clavinova
Ensemble performs at concerts both on and off campus. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested
789

Course Descriptions
keyboard player. No audition is necessary, but a successful interview with and permission of the director is
required. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.

MUS191 - University Choir
The California University Choir provides an opportunity for students to sing a wide variety of music from both
contemporary and traditional repertoire. The choir performs frequently on campus and throughout southwestern
Pennsylvania. Choir membership is elective; an interview with the director is required. Repeatable up to 8 credits.

MUS192 - California Singers
A small (20-24 members) vocal ensemble, with membership determined by audition. The group performs
entertainment music of all eras and many cultures; the style of performance is adapted to fit the music being
performed, the audience and the season. Smaller groups within the ensemble, such as the A Capella Stella (all
women a capella) and Vulcanize (all male acapella), may rehearse separately to prepare extra concert repertoire.
Choreography, dialogue or mime is part of some performances. A student may participate with or without using
credit. Repeatable up to a maximum of 8 credits.

MUS193 - University Gospel Choir
The California University Gospel Choir provides an opportunity for students to sing a wide variety of gospel
music from both contemporary and traditional repertoire. The choir performs frequently on campus and at various
venues throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Choir membership is elective; an interview with the director is
required. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.

790

Course Descriptions

MUS196 - Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble performs a wide variety of literature, from swing through fusion, funk, rock and ballad.
Entrance is by an interview with the Jazz Ensemble director. Attendance is required at rehearsals and all public
performances. Membership granted only by audition. Course is repeatable for up to 8 crs.

MUS197 - Pep Band
The Pep Band performs at select basketball games, other spring sporting events, and various campus
activities where the need for a smaller ensemble exists. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested
instrumentalist or equipment technician. The audition is a required interview with the director.

MUS198 - Marching Band
The University Marching Band performs at football games and parades, and is the featured band at numerous
marching band festivals. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested instrumentalist or equipment
technician. There is no audition, but an interview with the director is required. Membership is also open to any
student interested in auditioning for feature twirler or for a position on the auxiliary unit as a silk, dancer or rifle.
Repeatable up to a maximum of 8 crs.

MUS199 - University Concert Band
The University Concert Band performs a wide variety of traditional and contemporary literature written for the
idiom. The University Concert Band performs at convocations and concerts both on and off campus. Membership
in this ensemble is open to any interested instrumentalist. No audition is necessary, but an interview with the
director is required. Repeatable up to a maximum of 8 crs.

791

Course Descriptions

MUS209 - Private Instruction: Brass II
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS211 - Keyboard Class
For the beginning level students interested in achieving facility at the piano. Includes playing of major and minor
scales, patterns and fingerings, and chords (I, IV, V) in both major and minor keys followed by their inversions and
the common tone chord sequence pattern. A student completing the course should be able to play simple songs
by combining melody with chord accompaniment. It is expected that students will be at an entry level in keyboard
experience.

MUS215 - Comprehensive Musicianship I
Provides a knowledge of the fundamentals of music and an ability to execute basic skills, including the study of
notation, rhythms and meters, major and minor scales and key signatures, intervals and chords. Basic ear training
and an introduction to piano keyboard is also included. Strongly recommended for elementary education students
and any others interested in strengthening their knowledge of music fundamentals.

MUS219 - Private Instruction: Piano II
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

792

Course Descriptions

MUS229 - Private Instruction: Percussion II
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS249 - Private Instruction: Woodwinds II
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS259 - Private Instruction: Voice II
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS270 - Private Instruction: Guitar II
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS275 - Music & Recording Technology I
Careers in the music technology industry are often multifaceted in nature. This requires one to be prepared
to utilize a wide range of skills in the workplace, rather than relying on a single skill set. Music and Recording
Technology I is a course that is designed to provide students with a wide range of creative skills, so that they may
793

Course Descriptions
be confident as they forge their careers in this industry. Students are also introduced to digital music concepts that
will be explored in greater depth in future courses. Specific topics that are to be covered include: photo editing,
movie editing/production, MIDI recording/editing, audio recording/editing and music notation.

MUS279 - Private Instruction: String II
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS300 - Jazz: History, Form and Analysis
This course presents the historical background of jazz from 1900 to present; the important artists and ensembles
and their contribution to the art form; and the analysis of jazz styles and forms via guided listening to recordings
and live performances.

MUS304 - American Musical: History, Form and Analysis
This course presents the various historical, cultural and social elements of the American musical. This will be
accomplished through the use of visual aids, audio recordings, television, video tapes, films and, whenever
possible, attendance at live performances. Experts in the field will be utilized as guest lecturers.

MUS305 - African-American Gospel and Caribbean Music:
History Form and Analysis
This course presents the historical background of gospel music, various styles of Caribbean popular and gospel
music, and important artists and ensembles and their contributions realized through analysis of performance
styles.

794

Course Descriptions

MUS306 - The Opera: History, Form and Analysis
This course will examine the origins, history and elements of opera and related dramatic works for voices with
instruments. The analysis of various operas will reveal the relationship of plots and music to historical and national
events taking place at the time of their composition. The entire class will attend a live opera performance if at all
possible.

MUS307 - Special Music Project
This course revolves around a specific staged musical production. It encompasses all facets of this project from
concept through delivery, including individual and ensemble performances, technical design and implementation,
business and marketing.

MUS309 - Private Instruction: Brass III
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS310 - Music in Media
This class will study the role of music in various media as a reflection and determinant of social behavior as well
as an artistic expression. From its earliest roots to today’s top-selling film and TV scores, jingles, video games
and other marketing media, the interaction of music with drama and narrative has served to elicit and motivate
behavior and reaction among audiences. Sociological theories interact with popular theater, film and other media
to act upon its audiences at a visceral level. This course aims to explore the evolution of and contemporary uses
of the sociological implications of music as used in the media.

795

Course Descriptions

MUS313 - Rock and Roll: History, Form and Analysis
The course presents the various musical, historical, cultural, and social elements of Rock and Roll. The student
will acquire from this course an aural and intellectual grasp of this facet of music. This will be accomplished
through the use of lecture/discussion and individual projects as well as the use of audio and video methods to
study the important artists and ensembles and their contributors to the art form.

MUS314 - The Music Industry: History, Form & Analysis
This course presents the historical background of the Music Industry in America. It will cover an overview of the
music industry including song writing, publishing, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising and
publishing, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities.

MUS315 - Comprehensive Musicianship II
This course is designed for the student who wishes to acquire comprehensive musicianship skills. The student
will learn the sol-fa system of note reading and interval identification, using both stationary and moveable tonic.
Through sight-singing and ear-training exercises, students will refine their aural skills. Students will learn to notate
simple melodies dictated, as well as to sing, whistle, or hum melodies and chords represented by notation.

MUS316 - Comprehensive Musicianship III
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the fundamentals of music and an ability to
execute basic skills, including the study of notation, rhythms and meters, major and minor scales and key
signatures, intervals and chords. Ear training and piano keyboard skills are also included. Comprehensive
Musicianship III is designed for music majors as well as advanced music minors.

796

Course Descriptions

MUS319 - Private Instruction: Piano III
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS329 - Private Instruction: Percussion III
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS349 - Private Instruction: Woodwinds III
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS359 - Private Instruction: Voice III
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS370 - Private Instruction: Guitar III
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.
797

Course Descriptions

MUS372 - Creative Arts for Elementary Education and
Early Childhood
This course provides a survey of concepts, theories, and experiences for integrating Arts education into the
elementary classroom curriculum. Students will have practical experiences in Art, Music, and Theatre along with
Arts and Education theories. This course will enable future teachers to develop arts experiences and lesson plans
for children.

MUS375 - Music & Recording Technology II
Music and Recording Technology II provides students with the foundational knowledge needed to begin a career
in the recording arts. The primary focus of this course is to expose students to topics related to analog recording
and engineering, including: acoustic and psycho-acoustic principles of sound, audio cables and connectors,
connecting analog sound systems, operating principles of microphones, analog mixing console design and
operation, analog recorders, signal routing and analog signal processing.

MUS379 - Private Instruction: String III
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS390 - Music Production I
Music Production I provides students with the foundational knowledge needed to begin a career in the music
technology industry. This course will incorporate topics such as audio and MIDI theory, recording technology
basics, and also introduce students to various “industry standard” software titles. Prerequisite: MUS 380.

798

Course Descriptions

MUS409 - Private Instruction: Brass IV
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS416 - Comprehensive Musicianship IV
Comprehensive Musicianship IV is the final theory course of the rotation and builds on the foundations of
Comprehensive Musicianship I, II and III. It is the study of advanced theory of music including chromatic harmony.
Stylistic differences between 18th- 19th- and 20th-century practice will be studied. Sight-singing and ear-training
work will be continued. Ongoing practice of basic keyboard skills will continue to reinforce knowledge of these
elements of music literacy. Original composition will be encouraged.

MUS419 - Private Instruction: Piano IV
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS425 - Commercial Music Arranging
Commercial Musical Arranging will call upon the application of previously acquired skills and apply them to the
task of creating imaginative and practical commercial arrangements in various musical styles.

799

Course Descriptions

MUS429 - Private Instruction: Percussion IV
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS449 - Private Instruction: Woodwinds IV
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS459 - Private Instruction: Voice IV
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS470 - Private Instruction: Guitar IV
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS475 - Music & Recording Technology III
Music Production III exposes students to the concepts and skills used in the field digital audio production.
Students will accomplish this by exploring industry standard recording software titles as well as by completing

800

Course Descriptions
various independent and group recording projects. At the conclusion of this course all students will take the Pro
Tools User Certification Exam, which, if passed, will award them with Pro Tools User Certification.

MUS476 - Music & Recordning Technology IV
Music & Recording Technology IV introduces students to the topics of digital audio editing and mixing by exposing
them to various post-production techniques commonly used in modern music production. Students will experiment
with these techniques on recording projects they themselves completed in previous Music and Recording
Technology courses throughout the semester. In addition to being exposed to these topics, students are also
taught the official Avid Pro Tools 110 curriculum which further emphasizes the use of advanced production
techniques specific to the Pro Tools software environment. Midway through the course, all students will take the
Pro Tools User Certification Exam, which, if passed, will award them with Pro Tools User Certification.

MUS477 - Music & Recording Technology V
Music & Recording Technology V is the capstone course in the music department’s music technology course
offerings. Throughout the semester, students will complete a comprehensive recording portfolio that consists of
detailed written reports which outline all technical and artistic decisions, processes that were utilized to create five
recording projects (four guided, one self-guided). While the completion of the portfolio is generally self-guided,
each student’s work will be reviewed and critiqued by the professor of record three times throughout the semester
(week 5, week 10, week 15). Once completed, the portfolio can be used as a tool for internship applications,
future employment applications, and the like. All class lectures in MUS 477 will consist of discussions centered
around the following topics: advanced editing and production skills used in Pro Tools software, figureheads in the
fields of audio engineering and music production, proper engineering etiquette, communicating well with clients,
understanding the role technology serves in helping to achieve artistic goals.

801

Course Descriptions

MUS479 - Private Instruction: String IV
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS479 - Private Instruction: String IV
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of particular instruments or voice. The
goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical, musical, and performing abilities of the
individual student.

MUS485 - Music Technology Practicum
Music Department Practicum offers the student the opportunity for practical, professional recording work and field
experiences in various on & off-campus settings.

MUS488 - Music Tech Internship
Music Department Internship offers the student the opportunity for practical, professional recording work and field
experiences in various on & off-campus settings. Internship are to be jointly administered by an on-site supervisor
and a Departmental Internship Supervisor.

MUS499 - Senior Project/Recital
The Senior Project / Recital serves as the final demonstration of the student’s specialization within the
Commercial Music Technology Program. Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, the student seeks to make
a substantive contribution to the discipline. Considerable latitude in the form of the contribution is permitted.
Empirical and historical research as well as creative presentations are all appropriate. Other faculty members of
802

Course Descriptions
the Music Department are assigned to independently pass judgment on the student’s scholastic effort. An oral
defense, demonstration or display of the completed project / recital is required.

NMT-Nanonmanufacturing
NMT311 - Materials, Safety and Equipment Overview for
Nanofabrication
This course provides an overview of basic nano-fabrication processing equipment and material chemistry and
handling procedures. The focus is on clean room protocol, safety, environmental and health issues in equipment
operation and materials handling. Topics to be covered will include clean room operation, safety and health
issues; vacuum pump systems operation, turbo-molecular, cryo, diffusion, and dry mechanical pump systems;
furnace operation, safety, environmental and health issues (covering horizontal and vertical tube furnaces,
and rapid thermal annealing tools); chemical vapor deposition system operation, safety, environmental and
health issues (covering gas delivery, corrosive and flammable gas storage, plumbing, regulators, and mass flow
controllers); and vacuum deposition/etching system operation, safety, environmental and health issues (covering
microwave and EF power supplies, tuners, heating and cooling units, vacuum gauges, valves, and process
controllers). Specific materials handling issues will include DI water, solvents, cleaners, ion implantation sources,
diffusion sources, photoresists, developers, metals, dielectrics, and toxic, flammable, corrosive and high purity
gases as well as packaging materials.

NMT312 - Basic Nanofabrication Process
This course provides an overview of basic processing steps in nanofabrication (contact lithography, basic etching
and deposition techniques). The majority of the course details a step-by-step description of the equipment and
processes needed to fabricate devices and structures. Processing flow will be examined for structures such
as microelectronic devices, including diode and the MOS capacitor. Students receive an in-depth introduction
to basic lithography from wafer preparation to final inspection. Contamination issues in nanofabrication are

803

Course Descriptions
discussed in detail. Students will learn the similarities and differences in both equipment and process flows for
each configuration by undertaking hands-on processing.

NMT313 - Thin Films in Nanofabrication
This course covers advanced thin-film deposition and etching practices in nanofabrication. Advanced deposition
techniques covered in the first part of the course include atmosphere, low-pressure and plasma-enhanced
chemical vapor deposition, sputtering, thermal and electron beam evaporation. Materials studied include
dielectrics (nitride, oxide), polysilicon (doped and undoped), and metals. The second part of the course focuses
on advanced etching processes and techniques emphasizing reactive ion etching (single wafer, batch), highdensity plasma systems (ECR, MERIE, ICP), ion beam etching, and wet chemical etching. Students will receive
hands-on experience in depositing and etching dielectric, semiconductor and metallic materials using stateof-the-art tools and practicing many of the steps critical to nanofabrication of semiconductor devices, including
microelectronics, MEMs devices, display structures and structures used in the biotechnology fields.

NMT314 - Advanced Lithography and Dielectrics for
Nanofabrication
This course covers all aspects of advanced lithography from design and mask fabrication to pattern transfer and
inspection. The course is divided into three major sections. The first section describes the advanced lithographic
process from substrate preparation to exposure. Most of the emphasis is on understanding the nature and
behavior of photoresist materials. The second section examines systems and techniques that define patterns.
This section will introduce specialized optical masks and reticles, aligners, steppers and scanners. In addition,
critical dimension (CD) control and profile control of photoresists will be investigated. The last section will discuss
advanced optical lithographic techniques, such as phase shifting masks and illumination schemes as well as ebeam, e-ray, EUV and ion beam lithography. A section about engineering dielectrics is also discussed.

804

Course Descriptions

NMT315 - Materials Modification in Nanofabrication
This course will cover in detail the processing steps used in modifying material properties in nanofabrication.
Evaluate thermal budget requirements using state-of-the-art tools. An intensive study of metals used in
nanotechnology aids the student in understanding the various methods of metalization, such as CVD, evaporation
and sputtering. Metal applications for interconnect technologies will be examined. Aluminum, refractory metals
and cooper deposition techniques and characterization will be discussed in detail along with topics such as
diffusion barriers, contact resistance, electromigration, corrosion, stress effects and adhesion. Other modification
technologies such as ion implantation, diffusion, and surface preparation and treatment are integrated as well. An
intensive study of dielectric properties and materials, including dielectric constant engineering, mechanical, optical
and electrical characteristics, poly, BSG, PSG, SOG and BPSG, gives the student further insight into advanced
device fabrication. Material properties and basic device structures will be discussed for the optoelectronic market.

NMT316 - Characterization, Packaging, and Testing of
Nanofabricated Structures
This course examines a variety of techniques and measurements essential for controlling device fabrication and
final packaging. We will revisit concepts such as residual gas analysis introduced in NMT 211; optical emission
spectroscopy (OES) and end point detection will be discussed as introduced in NMT 213. Characterization
techniques, such as surface profilometry, advanced optical microscopy, optical thin film measurements,
ellipsometry and resistivity/conductivity measurements, will be implemented on nanofabricated samples. Basic
electrical measurements on device structures for yield analysis and process control will also be stressed. These
will include breakdown measurements, junction testing, C-V and I-V tests, and simple transistor characterization.
In addition, we will examine mechanical as well as electrical characteristics of nanostructures for biological/
biomedical applications. The students will perform DNA analysis by learning and performing the polymerase chain
reaction for DNA replication. They will also study and manufacture microfluidic channels for biological analysis. An
extensive overview of biology will be given with emphasis on biocompatible materials. The student will also learn
about the manufacturing issues involved in subjects such as interconnects, isolation and final device assembly.
805

Course Descriptions
The importance of planarization techniques, such as deposition/etchback and chemical/mechanical polishing, will
be emphasized. Lastly, packaging procedures, such as die separation, inspection bonding, sealing and final test
for both conventional IC's and novel MEM and biomedical devices, will be examined.

NRN-Nursing CCAC
NRN999 - Community College of Allegheny County
Nursing at Cal U
For Community College of Allegheny County Nursing Students.

NSE-National Student Exchange
NSE200 - National Student Exchange
National Student Exchange (NSE) is a domestic based consortium (U.S. and Canadian institutions) through which
students study full-time toward their Cal U degree at a member school of their choice. Students must apply for
placement and receive approval for courses to be taken while on exchange. Students may exchange for up to one
full academic year. NSE 200 denotes a student's first term of participation. A student is registered for 12 credits if
paying tuition/fees to Cal U (Plan B) or 0 credits if paying tuition to the host school (Plan A).

NSE300 - National Student Exchange
National Student Exchange (NSE) is a domestic based consortium (U.S. and Canadian institutions) through which
students study full-time toward their Cal U degree at a member school of their choice. Students must apply for
placement and receive approval for courses to be taken while on exchange. Students may exchange for up to
one full academic year. NSE 300 denotes a student's second term of participation. A student is registered for 12
credits if paying tuition/fees to Cal U (Plan B) or 0 credits if paying tuition to the host school (Plan A).

806

Course Descriptions

NUR-Nursing
NUR228 - Nutrition for Nurses
This course is for nursing students anticipating licensure as a registered nurse. The course focuses on the basics
of healthy nutrition through the lifespan with selected cultural variation nutritional therapy, diet and physical
activity, nutrition in selected diseases and medical conditions, and food safety.

NUR330 - Philosophy of Professional Nursing
This course focuses on the re-socialization of the RN student from a technical to a full professional nursing role
through an overview/synthesis of the conceptual foundations of professional nursing practice. Facilitation of this
change will be through incorporation of principles and concepts of self-awareness and self-directed learning
throughout discussions of professional self-concept development, theoretical bases of professional nursing, and
delivery of professional nursing as related to the various roles of the professional nurse.

NUR360 - Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
This course is designed to increase the professional nurse’s knowledge and use of the research process.
Emphasis is on reading, interpreting, and evaluating research findings considering ethical and practical aspects
as the basis for evidence-based nursing practice.

NUR361 - Nursing Research
This course is designed to increase the professional nurse’s knowledge and use of principles, methods, and
procedures related to the research process. Emphasis is on reading, interpreting, and evaluating research
findings while considering ethical and practical aspects of conducting research as the basis for evidence-based
nursing practice.

807

Course Descriptions

NUR375 - Leadership and Change in Nursing
This course focuses on analysis and synthesis of concepts in nursing and related fields regarding planned change
and group development through study and experience in group process and leadership roles. Selected clinical
experiences provide for application of theory in critical analysis of situations and decision-making within the
practice of nursing to meet emerging health needs of consumers. *This course includes a clinical practicum
experience.

NUR420 - Nursing Informatics
This course introduces the learner to the history and current state of health informatics, basic informatics
concepts, health information management systems and the use of technology to improve healthcare within the
framework of interprofessional communication. The course will provide the learner with the knowledge and skills
needed to competently practice and provide patient care through the use of current and emerging healthcare
technology. Content includes legal and ethical considerations associated with nursing informatics, as well as the
exploration of patient care technologies to support clinical decisions, provide safe, quality patient care, document
nurse sensitive indicators and the role of nursing informatics in communication strategies.

NUR430 - Evidence-based Practice in Nursing
This course is designed to enable professional nurses with the knowledge and skills to examine clinical/
professional nursing problems with an evidence-based practice approach for the improvement in health and
practice outcomes. Emphasis is on evidence-based practice steps and skills required to appraise different types
of knowledge used in the process to determine strategies aimed to improve patient and/or professional nursing
outcomes. Students will select a clinical nursing topic and critically appraise evidence-based practice knowledge.
The results of their appraisal will be used by students to propose an evidence-based practice pilot plan for an
improvement in clinical outcomes of their chosen topic.

808

Course Descriptions

NUR450 - Trends and Issues in Nursing
This course focuses on the analysis of professional nursing and bioethical issues within a systems framework.
Implications for professional nursing practice in the health care delivery system are emphasized.

NUR465 - Nursing Assessment and Health Promotion for
Individuals and Families
This course includes a clinical practicum experience and is designed to enable baccalaureate nursing students to
deliver patient and family centered care as a member of an inter-professional healthcare team. Emphasis will be
on family and individual health-wellness-illness, history taking and assessment using a systems approach, with
consideration of multicultural and multi-identity perspectives. A variety of nursing and family theories will provide a
framework for guiding individual and family assessment and intervention, and the significance that family nursing
is conceptually and empirically distinct from nursing of individuals. Students will use Evidence Based Practice to
guide their development of an inter-professional plan of care for the individual and family unit.

NUR475 - Community Health Nursing
This course includes a clinical practicum experience which focuses on the synthesis of wellness and populationbased health concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health to communities/populations. Students will
explore the various roles of the community health nurse. Theories from nursing and the public health sciences
will be used to identify the needs of populations, including vulnerable populations, at risk for illness, disability
or premature death. The course addresses the epidemiological processes and demography used to identify
populations at-risk for the development of preventable illnesses. Emphasis will be placed on health determinants,
health behavior theories, health disparity, social policy, social justice, legislative/political issues, human genetics,
impact of globalization, environmental health, as well as, chronic disease prevention to impact the health of a
population. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a community assessment, to identify health and

809

Course Descriptions
safety risks within the community/population. Students will be given the opportunity to propose specific strategies
to educate people/populations about health and safety issues and to increase access to healthcare.

NURPOR - Nursing Portfolio
Transfer Nursing Credits.

PGM-Professional Golf Mgt
PGM100 - Introduction to Professional Golf Management
This course provides students with an overview of the PGA of America and the Cal U/PGM educational program.
Students will be introduced to the PGA's qualifying level and the Cal U/PGM curriculum, which will enable them
to become more informed about the educational requirements to become future PGA members and what is
expected in Cal U/PGM Level I. In addition, students will be introduced to the working intricacies of the PGA of
America.

PGM125 - Professional Golf Management Internship I
This course is one of the professional golf management student internship experiences. Students will secure
internship sites based on their unique educational needs and experiences. Internship students will work directly
with PGA golf professionals in one or more work settings.

PGM150 - Teaching of Golf I
This course provides the golf student with the theory and techniques of teaching the golf swing. Students will
utilize technology to evaluate the golf swing and develop and deliver golf lesson plans. The course utilizes the
classrooms in Hamer Hall as well as California University’s indoor practice facility in Gallagher Hall and outdoor
golf practices at Cedarbrook Golf Course.
810

Course Descriptions

PGM200 - Intermediate Topics in Professional Golf
Management
This course will provide students with a detailed examination of the PGA of America and the Cal U/PGM
educational program. Students will be introduced to PGM Level II, which will enable them to become more
informed about the educational requirements to be completed in preparation for the Cal U/PGM Level II
checkpoint.

PGM210 - Golf Shop Management
This course will provide the student with the basics of the operations and management of the golf shop. Topics
include methods of merchandising, scheduling of play, implementing course regulations, development and
management of the golf operations team, time management, and personnel management.

PGM225 - Professional Golf Management Internship II
This course exposes the student to proper golf course management techniques, including daily expectations while
working on a golf course and proper protocol. It also provides the student with the unique professional educational
experience by combining theoretical and hands-on training. The course will be completed at a recognized PGA
facility chosen in conjunction with the faculty and the student. The student will spend a minimum of 455 hours or
13 weeks at the internship site in order to satisfactorily complete this requirement.

PGM250 - Golf Operations Management
This course provides the student with the content needed for the PGA’s PGM Program Level II checkpoint. Golf
Business Operations and Customer Relations are examined in their entirety within this course and focus on
key concepts relating to: interaction strategies and interpersonal skills within a business context, moments of
truth, policy and procedure development, yield management evaluation, supervising and delegation of staff, and
techniques for motivating both customers and employees.
811

Course Descriptions

PGM260 - Golf Performance Coaching and Technology
This course teaches student how to use golf swing technology to collect and analyze data for the purpose of
improving a golfers’ ability. Enhancing student proficiency in using launch monitors, force pressure plates, 2D
video, and 3D analysis software are key components of the course. Students will also learn how to use the
acquired data to develop golf lesson programs and a physical exercise routine designed to improve overall player
performance. Various communication platforms will be used to help students effectively deliver golf instruction inperson and online.

PGM300 - Advanced Topics in PGM
This course provides the student with the content needed for the PGM Level III checkpoint. Inventory,
merchandising, food and beverage, and PGA membership are some of the topics covered.

PGM310 - Turfgrass Management
The course will provide the student with an overview and introduction to not only the science of turfgrass, but
also the role turf management plays in the golf operation. Topics include grass selection, mowing, fertilization,
irrigation, supplementary cultural practices and the management of botanical pests.

PGM325 - Professional Golf Management Internship III
This course is one of the professional golf management student internship experiences. Students will secure
internship sites based on their unique educational needs and experiences. Internship students will work directly
with PGA golf professionals in one or more work settings.

812

Course Descriptions

PGM350 - Food and Beverage Management
This course provides the student with an overview of the principles and techniques involved in establishing
and maintaining a successful, profitable food and beverage operation at a golf facility. Some of the topics the
course will examine include: (1) menu development, (2) menu descriptive copy, (3) principles and techniques of
restaurant design, (4) staffing and training, (5) cost control measures, (6) beverage control and legal aspects of
beverage control, (7) kitchen equipment and safety, (8) sanitation, (9) improving and enhancing customer service,
and (10) the legal aspects of food and beverage operations.

PGM405 - Expanded Golf Operations
The course enables the PGM student to evaluate, design, implement and enhance the operations of a golf facility.
The student will be introduced to the various elements of developing or enhancing existing golf facilities.

PGM410 - Teaching of Golf II
This course is designed to improve the golf instructional skills of golf professionals, especially those desiring to be
quality coaches. Included in the course are such topics as teaching, coaching, training techniques, motivational
strategies and the needs of special populations. Methods of recording student progress, management techniques
for a successful instructional program, and the use of audio-visual and other electronic teaching tools are
examined.

PGM415 - Trends and Issues in the Golf Industry
An analysis of professional golf industry trends as well as “grow the game” initiatives from historical,
contemporary, and futuristic viewpoints with implications for global expansion and overall participation.

813

Course Descriptions

PGM425 - Senior Internship in Professional Golf
Management
This course is one of the professional golf management student's internship experiences. Students will be
assigned to an internship site based on their unique educational needs and experience. Internship students will
work directly with PGA golf professionals in one or more work settings.

PGM435 - Capstone Internship in Professional Golf
Management
This course is part of the professional golf management student's capstone experience. Students will be assigned
to an internship site based on their unique educational needs and experience. Internship students will work
directly with PGA golf professionals in one or more work settings.

PHI-Philosophy
PHI100 - Perspectives in Philosophy
This course is an introduction to such major philosophical issues as the nature of knowledge, reality, religion and
morals.

PHI115 - Logic and Language
This course is an introduction to basic principles and techniques for distinguishing correct from incorrect
reasoning.

PHI200 - World Religions
This course studies the seven world religions, including their origins and doctrines.

814

Course Descriptions

PHI220 - Ethics
An examination of selected ethical systems and their philosophical foundations, this course places special
emphasis on understanding such basic moral concepts as good, right and duty.

PHI247 - Science, Technology and Society
This course examines the philosophical issues that stem from the impact that evolving science and technology
have on people’s beliefs, values and behavior.

PHI307 - Medical Ethics
This course extends the study of ethics – theoretical and applied – to moral dilemmas and decision making in the
field of medicine and health-related professions.

PHI308 - Bioethics
This course examines ethical controversies arising from the study of biology and the development and application
of biotechnology, and considers applications of theoretical ethics to those controversies.

PHI310 - 19th-Century Philosophy
A survey of the development of German idealism after Kant and the voluntaristic reactions to it, this course also
considers British Empiricism and French Positivism.

PHI311 - Formal Logic I
An introduction to the syntax and semantics of truth-functional and first-order languages, this course also covers
proof theories for such languages.

815

Course Descriptions

PHI312 - Formal Logic II
A continuation of PHI 211 Formal Logic I, with emphasis on the metatheory of truth/functional and firstorder languages, this course also considers selected topics in the philosophy of logic and the philosophy of
mathematics.

PHI325 - Philosophy of Science
A study of the methods, concepts and presuppositions of scientific inquiry, this course attempts to understand the
historical development of science in the context of various theories of knowledge and reality.

PHI335 - Aesthetic Theory
This course examines the nature and basis of criticism in the fine arts and literature, the nature and function of art,
aesthetic standards, the concept of beauty, artistic creativity, and the meaning of truth in literature and the arts.

PHI355 - Philosophy of Religion
This course considers the nature of religion, speculations and arguments about the nature and existence of God,
the possibility of religious knowledge, claims to religious experience and revelation, the problem of evil, the belief
in immortality, and the meaning of religious language.

PHI370 - The Philosophy of Law
A survey of the debate about the concept of law in the history of philosophy, this course examines the recent
revival of the debate in greater detail. Specific topics include the nature of legal reasoning, the legal enforcement
of morality, the problem of responsibility and the concept of justice.

816

Course Descriptions

PHI415 - Philosophy of Mind
An examination of important stages in the philosophical development of the notion of mind, this course discusses
such contemporary problems as the relation of mind and body and the nature of consciousness, and analyzes
such notions as will, emotion, action and memory.

PHI431 - Analytic Philosophy
An examination of selected theories of knowledge, this course includes contemporary discussions.

PHS-Physical Science
PHS120 - Basic Physical Science with Laboratory
Basic Physical Science (L) is a laboratory-oriented course in physical science for non-majors. Laboratory
activities/experiments are assigned, providing a hands-on introduction to experimental methods of scientific
investigation. Each activity provides opportunities for the student to discover the practical knowledge necessary
for a well-rounded understanding of physical science.

PHS137 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
This course provides knowledge of basic chemical principles and applies that knowledge to a consideration of
current environmental issues such as ozone depletion, global warming, air and water pollution, and the hazards
of radioactivity. It will provide the student with an opportunity to begin to appreciate the chemical complexity of
environmental issues.

817

Course Descriptions

PHY-Physics
PHY101 - College Physics I
Introductory physics. Vectors, mechanics, energy,momentum, conservation principles and oscillatory motion.

PHY121 - General Physics I
An introductory non calculus course dealing with mechanics and heat.

PHY122 - General Physics II
An introductory non-calculus course addressing the areas of sound, light, and electricity and magnetism.

PHY202 - College Physics II
A continuation of College Physics I. Heat and thermodynamics, hydrostatics, waves and acoustics, electricity, and
an introduction to magnetism and ac circuits.

PHY203 - College Physics III
A continuation of College Physics II. Magnetism, AC circuits, Maxwell’s equation and electromagnetic waves,
light, atomic and nuclear physics, and special relativity. Some review of material from College Physics I and II.

PHY301 - Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
Electric and magnetic fields and energy, the effects of matter on them, circuits, Maxwell’s equations,
electromagnetic waves. Vector calculus and differential equations used.

818

Course Descriptions

PHY321 - Intermediate Mechanics
Vector calculus, Newtonian kinematics and dynamics of many particle systems, with emphasis on integral
relations, motion in a central potential, scattering theory, systems with constraints, variational principles in
mechanics, small oscillations, wave equations and special relativity.

PHY331 - Modern Physics
Relativistic kinematics and dynamics, particle and wave aspects of radiation and particles, the structure of the
hydrogen atom, and many-electron atoms. Introduction to quantum mechanics.

PHY341 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I
Vector calculus, complex variable analysis and conformal mapping, Fourier series and integrals, ordinary
differential equations, partial differential equations, general series representations of functions and special
functions.

PHY375 - Radiation and Optics
A review of Maxwell equations and wave analysis. Fraunhofer diffraction, radiation from atoms, polychromatic
waves magneto-optic and electro optic effects, and introduction of laser and maser theory.

PHY405 - Quantum Mechanics
Formulation and application of the fundamental principles of quantum theory which evolved in the twentieth
century. Planck's quantum postulates, DeBroglie hypothesis and wave particle duality. Momentum space and
the Fourier transform. Formulation of the Schrodinger equation and its application to the treatment of particles in
potential fields.

819

Course Descriptions

PHY455 - Solid State Physics
An introduction to the physics of solid materials, including crystalline lattice structures, band theory, conductors,
semiconductors and superconductors. Recent developments in nanoscience as related to solid state physics will
also be emphasized.

PHY462 - Fundamentals of Nuclear and Particle Physics
An upper-division course that focuses on the fundamentals of nuclear and particle physics including nuclear
models, scattering, potentials, decays, particle accelerators and detectors, elementary particles and their
interactions, mathematical symmetries and associated conservation laws, and a summary of the Standard Model.
Some familiarity with quantum mechanics and multivariate calculus are assumed.

PHY475 - Astrophysics
Topics concerning stellar evolution including observations, physical states of the stellar interior, evolutionary
phases and initial and final stellar structure, and cosmology.

PHY495 - Physics Seminar
An introduction to literature, history, teaching and research methods in the physical sciences.

POS-Political Science
POS100 - Introduction to Political Science
This course is designed to introduce students to key ideas, institutions, processes and actors in the political world.
It is intended to be a general, not detailed, examination, and attempts to encourage understanding, reflection and
critical thinking.

820

Course Descriptions

POS102 - American Government for Elementary Education
Majors
American Government is a course for elementary education majors, and provides an introduction to the major
institutions and processes in the American political system.

POS105 - American Politics
This is an introductory course in American government focusing on the major institutions and processes in the
American political system. Topics discussed in the course include separation of powers, checks and balances,
civil liberties, political parties, the Congress, the president, the Supreme Court, federalism, and policy-making
processes.

POS300 - Public Policy
The course covers theoretical and applied components of public policy and analysis, including an examination
of decision making concepts and models and their application to various policy areas, policy development,
implementation, and adjustment, the political context, and report writing.

POS301 - Research Methods in Political Science
A scope and methods course with an emphasis on research methods, research design, writing techniques, and
statistics used in political science.

POS303 - The Mass Media and American Politics
The interaction of politics and the mass media within American society is covered. Topics include media effects on
political socialization, techniques of opinion manipulation, propaganda, press responsibility, public opinion polling

821

Course Descriptions
and government control of the media. Special attention is devoted to the use of television as an instrument of
communication.

POS306 - Congress
In this intensive examination of the legislative problems and procedures of Congress, students are introduced
to such topics as the representational functions of Congress, the role of parties and leaders in Congress, the
importance of the committee system, and the forces affecting congressional decision making.

POS307 - Revolution
A comparative study of the phenomenon of revolution, encompassing the causes, events and principal actors in
those periods that culminate in the outbreak of violent political change.

POS310 - The Presidency
Intensive study of the American presidency, focusing on personality, organization of the office, use and misuse of
power, and policy making.

POS311 - Cyberpolitics
An examination of the impact of the Internet on American democratic institutions and processes, focusing
on campaigns and elections, civil liberties, law enforcement, national security, and public policies, including
cyber democracy, cyber terrorism, law enforcement issues of wire tapping and encryption, education, taxes,
entitlements, business, and medicine.

822

Course Descriptions

POS312 - Politics of the World Economy
This course will be concerned with understanding the politics of the world economy. The emphasis will be on
the contemporary structure of the international political economy, how it emerged, and what actions and policy
responses – by international institutions, governments, multinational corporations and labor unions – continue to
shape its order. Students will also gain knowledge of how their lives are impacted by the world economy and what
future opportunity exists there.

POS314 - Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers
A study of the major provisions of the American Constitution and the growth of American constitutional law based
on analysis and discussion of leading judicial decisions.

POS315 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties & Civil Rights
A study of the development and meaning of the rights and liberties guaranteed to persons under the Constitution
of the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the antecedents of and the adoption of the Bill of Rights and a
description of the court structure through which the meaning of civil liberties is determined in specific situations.

POS316 - Judicial Policy & Politics
Intensive study of the judicial process in the United States and the relationship between the judicial system and
the larger American social system.

POS318 - Political Parties & Pressure Groups
This course examines the roles political parties and pressure groups play in electoral politics and policy making.

823

Course Descriptions

POS319 - Campaign Management
A course on political campaigns and elections that combines theory and practice. The emphasis is placed on
campaign strategy.

POS322 - Politics of the Middle East
This course will consider the nature and types of politics found throughout the Middle East. Consideration will
begin with the diversity of peoples in this area, both in terms of religion and ethnicity, and how these were shaped
by the Ottoman and European imperial systems of government. This will be followed by an examination of how
contemporary Arab, Israeli, Turkish and Iranian governments have dealt with this legacy even as they respond to
the challenges of the modern world.

POS325 - Politics of Asia
A comparative analysis of the institutions, processes and policies of China, Japan, and India and how these
nations relate to the system in the United States.

POS326 - Politics of Africa
A comparative analysis of the institutions, processes and politics of selected African nations and their place in the
international arena.

POS327 - Contemporary Political Thought
A general survey of the major political ideas and representative thinkers of the 19th and 20th centuries, drawing
connections between these ideas and contemporary developments in philosophy, religion, psychology, sociology,
and the natural sciences.

824

Course Descriptions

POS329 - Internship in Political Science
Application of political science methodologies to various professional environments under faculty supervision.

POS330 - American Political Ideas
An advanced course in political theory: the major political ideas and controversies that are associated with the
development of American political thought.

POS340 - The Politics of Empires
This course will explore the political ideas, traditions and institutions associated with the idea of empires and
imperial organization in international order. It will also focus on how empires not only organize foreign policy
and foreign affairs, but equally the social and economic lives and cultures of their citizens and subjects. The
course will begin with an overview of political science thinking on the values and ethics associated with the idea
of empire, and how much of this political thought views empire as the key to peace, progress and prosperity. The
course then considers the evolution of the imperial idea throughout political history to its current manifestations
in our own age. The classical expression of empire is will first be considered in the examination of the Egyptian,
Greek and Roman empires. The course then subsequently will consider the Asian practice of empire in both
its Islamic forms (Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal) and Chinese forms. Following this, the course will turn to a
treatment of the great trading and colonization empires (British, French, Dutch) and their influence in determining
the modern economic and Western international political order. The age of ideological empires will be the fourth
section of the course and it will explore not only the Nazi and Communist empires, but those patterns of world
and imperial international order influenced by the French Revolution and the liberal internationalism of the United
States of America. The course will conclude with a consideration of imperial order and international organization
in the current era of globalization and increasing economic integration. In studying the aforementioned, the
student will not only meet the general objectives, but also the following political science objectives.

825

Course Descriptions

POS344 - Intergovernmental Relations
The course is an examination of the legal, political, fiscal, and administrative dimensions of intergovernmental
relations in the United States.

POS346 - Introduction to International Relations
This course considers the nature of world politics and how it has evolved. Emphasis will be on the nature of power
in international relations, and why this often leads to conflict, from war to economic competition. Following this, the
student will consider what measures and institutions have been created to deal with such issues, from diplomacy
to international organizations like the United Nations to the emergence of international human rights law and
citizen advocacy groups. There will also be consideration of careers available in international relations, and the
students will be exposed to this through playing the role of a diplomat in an international relations simulation or
game.

POS347 - Development of Political Thought: Classical and
Medieval
The basic ideas, values, and method of the profound political thinkers and philosophers from the Axial Age,
including Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Daoism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Platonism, Legalism, and
Aristotelianism.

POS348 - Political Thought: Medieval and Modern
This course will explore and develop an understanding of the nature and content of political thought from
the medieval period to the modern world. The student will also develop an understanding of how political
thought shapes government and political institutions and through them, the larger world. Among the thinkers
considered will be Dante, Machiavelli, More, Luther, Calvin, Jefferson and Burke. The course will conclude with an

826

Course Descriptions
examination of how the modern political world was, in large part, a creation of these thinkers and their institutions
from modern representative government to trading empires to emergent international organizations.

POS355 - Public Administration
Topics covered in the course include both theoretical and applied components, with an emphasis on public
bureaucracies, administrative leadership, intergovernmental relations, organized interests, and making rules and
implementing government decisions.

POS375 - Public and Nonprofit Strategic Planning
The course focuses on strategic planning as it relates to public and nonprofit organizations, including theories and
methodologies, organizational dynamics, and frameworks.

POS415 - Public Opinion & Political Behavior
A course on the fundamentals of public opinion research, including measurement methods. The study of political
behavior as it relates to political participation and public policy.

POS450 - Seminar in Politics
A seminar designed to provide an intensive examination of a specific and narrowly focused problem or
controversy in the discipline.

827

Course Descriptions

PRF-Perf Enhance Injury Prev
PRF700 - Orientation to Exercise Science and Health
Promotion
This course is designed to provide an overview of online learning and the graduate program in Exercise Science
and Health Promotion. Discussion will include various exercise science and health promotion models. The course
will also introduce the student to various types and styles of learning via online education, and will orient the
student to feature used in online courses.

PRF705 - Industrial, Clinical, & Corporate Wellness
This course is designed to develop knowledge and awareness of the major issues in the field of work site health
promotion and clinical care. The focus of the course is on planning, administering and evaluating wellness and
fitness programs based in clinical, industrial and corporate environments. The cost of unhealthy lifestyle choices
for the individual and employer and their relationship to the workplace will be explored. Topics include "The
Wellness Revolution," "The Industrial Athlete Model," benchmark programs and outcomes assessment strategies.

PRF715 - Business & Entrepreneurship in the Fitness
Industry
This course offers a comprehensive discussion of the practical aspects of starting and running a business in
performance enhancement and fitness. The course focuses on launching new ventures, as well as business
and management practices for individuals who are already in business but want to learn how to improve their
operations. Specific topics include management theory, financial management, personnel management, record
keeping, risk management and technology issues.

828

Course Descriptions

PRF765 - Nutrition for Peak Performance
An in-depth examination of contemporary issues such as performance enhancement dietary supplements,
dietary lipids and heart disease, dietary fiber and health, influence of lifestyle factors on nutrition. Controversies
in nutrition, ergogenic aides, hydration, and eating disorders are also discussed. Energy and nutrient needs for
activity with emphasis on particular physical and athletic activities; common myths and fallacies concerning diet
and athletic performance; and appropriate dietary approaches for specific activities and active people. This course
is a dually listed course applicable to the Master of Science, Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and to the
Doctor of Health Science, Health Science and Exercise Leadership, within the department of Exercise Science
and Sport Studies.

PRF780 - Current Topics in Performance Enhancement
and Injury Prevention
The purpose of this course is to increase student understanding of various performance enhancement and injury
prevention issues facing America and the world today. This course introduces students to the field of exercise
science as a discipline and profession with a specific focus on contemporary topics facing all performance
enhancement and injury prevention professionals.

PRF788 - Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
This course covers nutrition needs necessary for growth, development and normal functioning throughout the
life cycle. Pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence and aging will be studied. Specific concerns for
each life cycle stage will be emphasized. Common chronic diseases during Adult nutrition and their corresponding
interventions will be explored in depth.

829

Course Descriptions

PSE-Professional Studies in Ed
PSE200 - Introduction to Professional Studies in
Education
This introductory course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the various career options available
outside and within the education field. Students will identify their future professional goals and determine how to
apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they will learn in education courses to a variety of fields.

PSY-Psychology
PSY100 - General Psychology
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It explores topics such
as the biological basis of behavior, research methods, learning, emotions, cognitive processes, perception,
personality, abnormal behavior and the treatment of mental disorders. Research as well as practical application is
stressed.

PSY150 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Students completing this course will have an awareness of the biological, cognitive and social factors that
impact physical, mental, social, and emotional development throughout the life-span. The course will present the
research methodology common to this field of psychology as well as the major theories and their application to
stages of life.

830

Course Descriptions

PSY205 - Childhood: Developmental Psychology
The purpose of this course is to provide students with meaningful scientific information in understanding infants
and children and in providing practical principles for working with children. Theories and methods used to
understand physical, emotional, cognitive and social development from conception to age nine will be discussed.

PSY206 - Adolescence: Developmental Psychology
Factors that influence the growth and development of adolescents. Emphasis on the relationship among
physiological, psychological and sociological factors and theoretical systems used to describe, explain, predict
and work with adolescents.

PSY207 - Adulthood: Developmental Psychology
This course discusses factors of a biological and environmental nature that impact a person’s physical, mental,
social, and emotional development throughout the life-span with an emphasis on early, middle and late adulthood,
death and dying.

PSY208 - Educational Psychology
This course emphasizes the application of psychological principles to the classroom. Topics discussed include
human development, learning, individual differences, assessment, education objectives, motivation and behavior
management.

PSY209 - Industrial Psychology
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the field of industrial psychology. It demonstrates the application
of psychological principles of behavior to work conditions. An examination of business and industrial activities and

831

Course Descriptions
the role a psychologist plays in such activities. A strong emphasis on the practical and everyday problems that
confront people in the world of work.

PSY211 - Social Psychology
The interaction between the individual and social groups within a cultural context: the individual in a social role,
social groups, and social institutions. The course will cover such topics as aggression, interpersonal attraction,
group behavior, persuasion, and helping behavior.

PSY216 - Child Psychology: Birth to Age 4
The purpose of this course is to provide students with meaningful scientific information in understanding infants
and children and in providing practical principles for working with children. Special attention is given to the study
of the relationship of the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth from conception to age 4.

PSY217 - Child Psychology 5 to 9
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the basic principles and major issues of children age 5
to 9. Theories and methods used to understand physical, emotional, cognitive and social development will be
discussed.

PSY220 - Descriptive Statistics in Psychology
This course presents the fundamentals of hypothesis testing. It covers computation and interpretation of
descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency, variability, correlation and regression) as well as an
introduction to typical statistical procedures utilized in the social sciences, particularly psychology.

832

Course Descriptions

PSY222 - Psychology of Stress Management
Sources of stress, effects of stress, manifestations of stress and methods of coping with stress will be examined,
with the focus being on practical application.

PSY301 - Sensation and Perception Lab
Sensation is the process in which the sensory receptors receive stimuli from the environment and transmit it to
the brain. Perception is the process in which the brain organizes and interprets that information. Sensation is
a physical process; perception is a cognitive interpretation of sensations. This course will explore sensory and
perceptual processes as they relate to psychological experience. Also, students will learn how to manipulate
sensory information and measures the effects on perception and other psychological experiences.

PSY302 - Evolutionary Psychology
This course will examine the mechanisms of the human mind through the lens of evolutionary psychology. We
begin with a brief historical review of key theories in psychology and evolutionary biology. We then proceed to
substantive topics, including problems of survival, long-term and short-term mating, sexuality, parenting, kinship,
cooperation, aggression and warfare, conflict between the sexes, status, prestige, and dominance hierarchies.
The course concludes by proposing a unified field that integrates the different branches of psychology. All course
topics will be approached from both theory-driven and applied perspectives.

PSY303 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
Cross-cultural research in psychology has demonstrated that many psychological processes once assumed to
be universal (i.e., shared by members of all cultures) are actually quite culture-bound. Although a few topics on
psychology have a relatively long history of cross-cultural investigation, psychologists are becoming more aware
that all of the topics on psychology must be examined from a broad cultural perspective. In this course we will

833

Course Descriptions
focus on topics in personality, social, developmental and health psychology, examining them in light of various
cultural backgrounds and orientations.

PSY305 - Psychology of Personality
This course explores the essential factors that result in creating individual differences in human behavior
and mental processes. Current theories and classical theories are studied to increase understanding of the
development and structure of personality. The characteristics of the normal and the maladjusted personality are
identified, with special concern for developmental patterns.

PSY306 - Cognitive Psychology
This course examines human cognition, sometimes called higher mental processes. It explores how humans
acquire, store, transform, and use knowledge, with topics including perception, memory, language, problem
solving, decision making, life- span development of cognition and intelligence. The contributions of neuroscience
to the understanding of cognition are stressed.

PSY310 - Mental Health/Psychology of Adjustment
Problems of personality and mechanisms of adjustment, including a study of the origin and resolution of conflicts,
and the role of emotion in the patterns of behavior.

PSY311 - Psychology of Gender Roles
This course explores the development of gender roles throughout the life span, factors that sustain these roles,
and how gender roles influence the daily lives of men and women. Aspects of life experiences where gender plays
an important role---including sexuality, education, occupation/career, physical and mental health, and the media--are explored. Throughout the course, both multicultural and cross-cultural perspectives are used.

834

Course Descriptions

PSY320 - Black Psychology
This course presents the psychological principles shaping the personality of Blacks. The course includes a
critique of “traditional” theories, statistics, racial myths, discriminatory thinking and behavior. Analysis of attitudes
and behaviors which develop in prejudicial socio-economic, educational and political systems and ways to
counteract them are reviewed. This course emphasizes proactive Black leadership and the life-style of individual
Black people and their community.

PSY331 - Inferential Statistics in Psychology
This course presents the fundamentals of parametric and nonparametric inferential statistical procedures,
including t-tests; analysis of variance, correlation and regression; and chi-square. It covers the testing of the
assumptions of these procedures, as well as their computation and interpretation with regard to hypothesis
testing.

PSY335 - Psychology of Learning
This course is designed to promote understanding of learning theory as applied to the classroom and other
learning environments. Building upon the introductory learning theory presented in General Psychology; this
course provides both a historical perspective and greater depth to the application of learning theory to the future
professional’s repertoire.

PSY336 - Forensic Psychology
This course is designed to give the undergraduate with a minimal background in psychology a basic overview
of the field of forensic psychology. The course provides a broad examination of forensic psychology and
concentrates on the applied side of the field, focusing on research-based forensic practice. Professional
application of psychological knowledge, concepts and principles to both the civil and criminal justice systems
are emphasized. The course exposes students to the many careers related to the field and utilizes the
835

Course Descriptions
multicultural perspective focusing on racial issues, mental and physical disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender
discrimination in relation to the work of forensic psychologists.

PSY340 - Psychological Measurement Lab
Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the fundamental process of measuring psychological qualities in
humans and non-humans. They will learn how to evaluate measures and select the best measurement strategy
for the situation at hand (in the practice of counseling, teaching, supervising, research and program evaluation).

PSY345 - History and Systems of Psychology
This course explores the evolution of psychology starting with its philosophical roots. All major perspectives of
psychology are explored, including structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, gestalt, psychoanalysis, humanism
and the cognitive view. Understanding the contextual forces that shaped the discoveries and thinking of the times
in relation to the development of psychology as a science is emphasized.

PSY350 - Principles of Behavior Modification
Applications of the principles of contemporary approaches to behavior modification are explored. Behaviorchange techniques that are based on operant conditioning are emphasized. Some attention is also given to
behavior therapy, which involves procedures based on classical conditioning. Examples of the uses of these
techniques in counseling, clinical and educational settings are reviewed. Students complete one or more applied
projects.

PSY365 - Research Methods in Psychology
This is a survey course emphasizing the design of research strategies for evaluating hypotheses about behavior
and the quantitative analysis of research results. Students will design, implement, and write up a research study
using APA style and the statistical and research techniques of scientific psychology.
836

Course Descriptions

PSY375 - Psychopathology of Childhood
Intensive study of the cognitive, emotional and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. Emphasis is on
etiology, early recognition and approaches to treatment or intervention .

PSY400 - Psychopathological Disorders of Adulthood
A survey of behavior pathology including psychoses, mood and adjustment disorders, and personality disorders,
including drug addiction and psychophysiological disorders together with a general consideration of etiology,
treatment and prognosis.

PSY410 - Clinical Child Psychology
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the field of clinical child psychology. It will explore the major
concepts, research findings and professional issues influencing the practice of clinical child psychology.

PSY415 - Childhood Trauma: Theory, Research, & Practice
The purpose of this course is to examine the impact of trauma and traumatic stress on children, adolescents,
and families. Specifically, this course will explore theoretical foundations, current research and literature, and
developmental considerations of the impact of traumatic stress on developing children. Further, evidence-based
treatments for childhood traumatic stress will be reviewed and described as well as scientific information for
understanding how to support children who have experienced trauma.

PSY420 - Social Psychology Lab
The course combines a review of the foundations of psychological research (e.g., hypothesis generation,
experimentation), as well as a focus on advanced procedural methods and techniques for social psychological
research. In addition, we will focus on data management, analysis, and presentation. Altogether, this course will
837

Course Descriptions
provide an in-depth, hands-on introduction to the world of conducting research in social psychology, from start to
finish.

PSY421 - Theories of Psychotherapy
This course introduces the student to the theory and practical application of the major models utilized in the
treatment of psychological disorders. Behavioral, Cognitive, Psychoanalytic, and Systems approaches (among
others) are explored with emphasis on their theoretical assumptions, techniques of intervention and associated
personality theory. Students will learn to take into account individual differences (race, gender, and age among
others) when considering the theories, techniques, and other activities in clinical psychology endeavors.

PSY422 - Clinical Skills in Psychology
The focus of this course is on the specific techniques psychologists and other mental health practitioners use to
create positive change in people. Students will learn the skills of active listening, empathy, cognitive reframing,
crisis management, rapport building, and treatment planning, among others. Students will learn to enhance their
effectiveness as positive change agents through self-reflection as well as acquisition of knowledge about the
targets of intervention and their effectiveness. Videotaping is an integral part of the learning process in this class
and students will be required to supply a videotape for the class work as well as a final assessment.

PSY425 - Senior Project
This course is an opportunity for the student to integrate and synthesize all aspects of their prior collegiate
academic experience as it relates to their chosen major of psychology. The student will review research methods
and current research literature in an area that is of special interest to them, develop a proposal for further
research on an approved project in an area of interest, conduct the research proposed, write a thesis and present
the findings in an appropriate forum.

838

Course Descriptions

PSY430 - Physiological Psychology
The biological foundations of behavior are explored in this course. Topics examined include the anatomy
and physiology of the nervous system, sensory and motor systems, memory, higher cognitive functions, and
psychological disorders.

PSY460 - Senior Seminar: Special Topics
Students of psychology will enhance their postgraduate opportunities by learning a variety of professional
knowledge areas, skills, and abilities that pertain to a specific current topic in the field of psychology. Topics such
as ethics, multicultural sensitivity, foundational research, applications, future trends in research and application
and professional behavior will be covered as they pertain to the listed special topic offered in a given term.

PSY469 - Psychology Internship
Students will be placed with professional psychological agencies off campus. They will integrate, under
supervision, what they have academically been studying with the duties and responsibilities assigned to them by
practicing psychologists in the field.

PTA-Physical Therapist Assist
PTA100 - Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant
An overview of the discipline of physical therapy and the role and function of the physical therapist assistant
within the physical therapist-physical therapist assistant team. Additional topics include examinations of the
history of physical therapy, physical therapy professional organizations, legal and ethical issues, and commonly
encountered pathologies.

839

Course Descriptions

PTA101 - Basic Physical Therapy Procedures
This course provides an introduction to basic physical therapy patient care procedures in a laboratory format.
Topics covered include body mechanics, positioning and draping, vital signs, basic exercise, transfer activities,
wheelchair features and activities, ambulation aids and activities, infection control, wound care, emergencies, and
a review of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

PTA110 - Introduction to Pathology
This course examines the disease process on the cellular, histological and systemic levels. Particular emphasis
is placed on those pathologies commonly encountered by the physical therapist assistant in pediatric, geriatric,
orthopedic and neurological impairments.

PTA150 - Clinical Internship I
This introductory clinical internship provides the physical therapist assistant student with extensive observation of
activities such as patient care, administration, quality assurance and supervision of other supportive personnel. In
addition, students begin to treat patients under the direction of the physical therapist using principles common to
all procedures.

PTA200 - Professional Issues in Physical Therapy
This course is an examination of the legal, ethical and professional aspects of a career in physical therapy.
Important issues such as liability, malpractice, proactive acts and reimbursement are discussed. Special attention
is focused on the importance of research and preparation for the PTA National Physical Therapy examination.

840

Course Descriptions

PTA205 - Interventions in Cardiopulmonary Impairments
An examination of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the cardiopulmonary system. Specific methods
of examination and intervention, including indications and contraindications, for myriad cardiopulmonary
conditions. The laboratory portion of the course emphasizes data collection skills and interventions specific to
cardiopulmonary rehabilitation performed under direction of a physical therapist.

PTA210 - Interventions in Neurological Impairments
This course is an examination of the etiology, signs and symptoms, and effects of pathologies to the central and
peripheral nervous systems. Emphasis is placed on how neurological diagnoses affect the physical function of
patients. Specific treatment procedures and techniques within the physical therapist assistant scope of practice
are demonstrated and practiced in the laboratory setting.

PTA225 - Interventions in Orthopedic Impairments
This course guides the physical therapist assistant student under the direction of a physical therapist from
fundamentals and theory through practice in orthopedic rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on rehabilitation
treatment options for all major joints to reduce pain and swelling, increase motion and strength, enhance balance
and proprioception, and restore function. The course will also examine the role of the physical therapist assistant
in prosthetic and orthotic management.

PTA230 - Physical Therapy Interventions Across the Life
Span
This course will explore anatomy, pathology, and pathophysiology of disease processes with increased
prevalence in the pediatric and geriatric populations. Development of the pediatric population and characteristics
of normal and pathological changes associated with aging will be discussed. Lab experiences will include
mock case studies, functional and motor function training, postural assessment, application of assistive /
841

Course Descriptions
adaptive devices, interdisciplinary clinical observation hours, and activities to foster volunteerism, advocacy, and
leadership.

PTA240 - Physical Therapist Assistant Special Topics
This course will illustrate the role of the physical therapist assistant in patient/client management in specialty
populations, as well as the role of the physical therapist assistant in participation in health care environment,
practice management, and wellness/prevention. Special conditions include women’s health diseases, bariatrics,
wound care, cancer, amputations, prosthetics, and orthotics. Additional topics include reimbursement, research
methods, and educational theories.

PTA250 - Clinical Internship II
This clinical internship provides physical therapist assistants with the opportunities to perform their responsibilities
under appropriate physical therapist or physical therapist assistant supervision and with positive role modeling.
The experience provides exposure to a variety of patients and learning activities.

PTA260 - Physical Therapist Assistant Pharmacology and
Imaging
This course will explore the mechanism of action, adverse effects, and physical therapy implications of drugs used
to treat common cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, metabolic, and neurological conditions commonly
encountered by the physical therapist assistant. In addition, this course will explore the essential information
physical therapist assistants need to be able to accurately recognize patients’ medical imaging studies in order to
better understand the nature of their pathology or injury. Although an overview of imaging tests will be explored,
emphasis will be placed on radiography, CT Scan, and MRI images related to various musculoskeletal conditions.

842

Course Descriptions

RAD-RadiographyTechnology
RAD101 - Radiography Theory and Lab II
This course continues to develop the student knowledge of the student to radiation production. Presented are the
nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter, and
a review of image quality characteristics. Radiographic procedures and principles necessary to perform diagnostic
studies of the structures of the lower limb, pelvic girdle, and bony thorax. Content will establish a knowledge base
in technical factors that govern the image production process.

RAD110 - Radiography Clinical I
This course introduces the clinical education practical experience through structured, sequential, competencybased clinical assignments in a clinical healthcare setting. Included will be the processing of radiographic images,
practice in ethical situations during patient contact, patient care, and patient positioning for diagnostic radiographic
studies. The student will also apply the principles of radiographic exposure. There will be sessions of image
critique and radiation protection which will be emphasized and observed. Image critique covers the evaluation of
radiographs for their diagnostic quality which includes positioning, technique, anatomy, etc.

RAD120 - Radiography Clinical II
This course is a continuation of RAD 110 Clinical I. It is designed to further enhance clinical education practical
experience in a clinical healthcare setting, processing of radiographs, practice in ethical and situations during
patient contact, patient care, and patient positioning for diagnostic radiographic studies. The student will also
apply the principles of radiographic exposure. There will be sessions of image critique and radiation protection
which will be emphasized and observed. Image critique covers the evaluation of radiographs for their diagnostic
quality which includes positioning, technique, anatomy, etc.

843

Course Descriptions

RAD130 - Radiography Clinical III
This course is a continuation of RAD 120 Clinical II. It is designed to further enhance clinical education practical
experience in a clinical healthcare setting, processing of radiographs, practice in ethical and situations during
patient contact, patient care, and patient positioning for diagnostic radiographic studies. The student will also
apply the principles of radiographic exposure. There will be sessions of image critique and radiation protection
which will be emphasized and observed. Image critique covers the evaluation of radiographs for their diagnostic
quality which includes positioning, technique, anatomy, etc.

RAD140 - Radiography Clinical IV
This course is a continuation of RAD 130 Clinical III. It is designed to further enhance clinical education practical
experience in a clinical healthcare setting, processing of radiographs, practice in ethical and situations during
patient contact, patient care, and patient positioning for diagnostic radiographic studies. The student will also
apply the principles of radiographic exposure. There will be sessions of image critique and radiation protection
which will be emphasized and observed. Image critique covers the evaluation of radiographs for their diagnostic
quality which includes positioning, technique, anatomy, etc.

RAD200 - Radiography Theory and Lab III
This course introduces the student to different types of imaging equipment, accessories, and systems. Presented
are the significance of scatter control and considerations involved in selection of exposure techniques and their
radiation induced biological effects. Radiographic procedures and principles necessary to perform diagnostic
studies of the structures of the spine, fluoroscopy, surgical, and interventional studies.

RAD201 - Radiography Theory and Lab IV
This course introduces the student to radiographic procedures and principles necessary to perform diagnostic
studies of the structures of the cranium, facial bone, and paranasal sinus studies. Also presented is an overview
844

Course Descriptions
of ARRT content: patient care, ethics and law in the radiologic science, pharmacology, venipuncture, imaging
equipment, radiation production and characteristics, principles of exposure and image production, digital image
acquisition and display, image analysis, radiation biology and radiation protection, radiographic pathology,
radiographic procedures.

RAD210 - Radiography Clinical V
This course is a continuation of RAD 140 Clinical IV. It is designed to further enhance clinical education practical
experience in a clinical healthcare setting, processing of radiographs, practice in ethical situations during patient
contact, patient care, and patient positioning for diagnostic radiographic studies. The student will also apply the
principles of radiographic exposure. There will be sessions of image critique and radiation protection which will be
emphasized and observed. Image critique covers the evaluation of radiographs for their diagnostic quality which
includes positioning, technique, anatomy, etc.

RAD220 - Radiography Clinical VI
This course is a continuation of RAD 210 Clinical V. It is designed to further enhance clinical education practical
experience in a clinical healthcare setting, processing of radiographs, practice in ethical and situations during
patient contact, patient care, and patient positioning for diagnostic radiographic studies. The student will also
apply the principles of radiographic exposure. There will be sessions of image critique and radiation protection
which will be emphasized and observed. Image critique covers the evaluation of radiographs for their diagnostic
quality which includes positioning, technique, anatomy, etc.

RAD230 - Radiography Clinical VII
This course is a continuation of RAD 220 Clinical VI. It is designed to further enhance clinical education practical
experience in a clinical healthcare setting, processing of radiographs, practice in ethical and situations during
patient contact, patient care, and patient positioning for diagnostic radiographic studies. The student will also

845

Course Descriptions
apply the principles of radiographic exposure. There will be sessions of image critique and radiation protection
which will be emphasized and observed. Image critique covers the evaluation of radiographs for their diagnostic
quality which includes positioning, technique, anatomy, etc.

RAD240 - Radiography Clinical VIII
This course is a continuation of RAD 230 Clinical VII. It is designed to further enhance clinical education practical
experience in a clinical healthcare setting, processing of radiographs, practice in ethical and situations during
patient contact, patient care, and patient positioning for diagnostic radiographic studies. The student will also
apply the principles of radiographic exposure. There will be sessions of image critique and radiation protection
which will be emphasized and observed. Image critique covers the evaluation of radiographs for their diagnostic
quality which includes positioning, technique, anatomy, etc.

REC-Recreation
REC165 - Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
The course will familiarize students with the interrelationship between leisure and Western culture. Specifically,
students will be introduced to the many effects leisure has on society including, but not limited to, the economic
impact of leisure, leisure as a modifier of culture, and leisure as it relates to life stages and health.

REC195 - Leisure and Wellness Recreation
An introduction to the philosophy and techniques of leisure education as a process towards achieving high levels
of wellness through recreation. The class will address leisure in its historical and modern contexts as well as the
relationships between leisure, work, health, and wellness in both individual and societal contexts. The course
introduces students to methods for increasing a proactive lifestyle to greater wellness through leisure education.

846

Course Descriptions

REC220 - Youth Competitive Recreational Activities
This course focuses on the planning and management of competitive recreational activities for youth. The
purpose of this course is help prepare students for management positions in youth serving recreation agencies by
building competence in primary areas related to youth recreational activities that are competitive in nature.

REC225 - Recreation and Youth Development
This course provides a historical and contemporary analysis of youth culture in the United States. The role of
recreation in shaping youth culture is examined. Through the investigation of various youth serving organizations,
this course provides an understanding of free-time settings that can offer youth the supports, opportunities,
programs and settings needed to successfully transition into adulthood.

REC230 - Camp Counseling and Administration
This course focuses on camp management and administration, emphasizing the role of organized camping
and camp experiences as an important component of youth development. The purpose of this course is to help
prepare students for careers in professional camp management and programming through competence building in
several essential core areas of camp administration.

REC235 - Special Event Management in Recreation
Settings
This course provides a philosophical and theoretical understanding of the impact that events and festivals have
had on society. The role of festivals and events in boosting the economy, infrastructure and job market of host
communities is also examined. This course equips students to pursue careers in the field of festivals and events
through the investigation of various aspects of planning, promoting, financing, and managing special events within
community, commercial, and outdoor recreation settings.

847

Course Descriptions

REC240 - Sustainable Communities and Ecosystems
A social science approach to dealing with relationship between humans and the organic and inorganic
environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical, biological and cultural basis of society's adaptation to the
environment.

REC246 - Scenic Areas of the U.S.
This course explores the physical settings, managerial framework and historical background of some of the
more popular scenic areas of the United States including national parks (NPS), national forests (USFS), national
refuges (FWS), national resource lands (BLM), wilderness, national trails, national rivers and other scenic
resources. The course uses the management agency and ecosystem as major threads and examines inherent
differences in management philosophy, uses, and missions/goals of the various land management agencies.
Although there are no prerequisites for the course, some knowledge of the basic tools of the earth sciences, for
example, maps, patterns, classification, analysis and synthesis, etc., is essential. The course is aimed at students
of parks and recreation, tourism, geography, geology, biology, education and earth sciences.

REC250 - Non-Profit and Community Recreation
An analysis of the role of recreation programming and facilities in the community, With emphasis on the
importance of inclusion of leisure services in community development.

REC270 - Introduction to Interpretation
This course prepares the student to develop and to supervise interpretive services and public outdoor education
programs focusing the natural resources/environmental interpretation and historical/cultural interpretation. The
course concentrates on interpretive knowledge, skills and abilities including displays and exhibits, interpretive
walks, slide presentations, and interpretive trails.

848

Course Descriptions

REC275 - Sustainable Recreation & Green Parks
This course surveys the history, current status, case studies and best management practices for sustainable
recreation and green parks. It examines the relationship of outdoor recreation and natural resources, especially
the environmental impact of recreational pursuits on the resource base. Parks and outdoor recreation lands are
the essential green infrastructure of our communities and nation. Parks and public recreation lands and facilities
are carbon-reducing landscapes that help clean our air and water, recharge aquifers, and reduce stormwater
runoff. Through energy efficiency, climate friendly operations, low impact techniques and other environmental
management measures, sustainable recreation and green park resources that will sustain, protect, restore and
expand these ecosystem services and environmental assets.

REC280 - Adventure and Outdoor Recreation Outfitting
This course will be a theoretical and experiential examination and analysis of adventure and outdoor recreation
outfitting and all of the related elements. The course is designed to give students a broad theoretical, as well as
practical, background in teaching and learning experientially. Concepts presented, experienced and discussed in
this course include the basic premises of experiential learning through adventure and outdoor recreation activities
according to a wide variety of educators and philosophers.

REC285 - Water-Based Recreation Management
An analysis of managerial and administrative practices and processes in water-based recreation agencies and
departments, including: departmental organization, policymaking, liability and negligence, personnel management
and staffing, fiscal management, budgeting, finance, office management, programming and public relations.

849

Course Descriptions

REC361 - Parks & Recreation for Diverse Populations
Leisure and recreation services for special population groups will be examined and studied with a focus
on access/inclusion, barriers to participation, disabling conditions and special population groups, program
development and service delivery, and legislation.

REC362 - Recreation Site Design and Management
This course will familiarize the student with the components of the park and recreation site design process.
Instruction will center on the specific tools and procedures necessary to enable the student to be an effective
planner of recreation and park facilities. The student will gain an understanding of the complete planning process
from conceptualization through implementation, construction and maintenance.

REC365 - Recreation Resource Management
This course explores the relationship between outdoor recreation in behavior and the natural environment and
how the relationship benefits people and society. The exploration of natural resources and facilities management
(i.e., wildlife health and trail maintenance) in outdoor recreation are emphasized as well as key issues facing the
field today.

REC374 - Commercial Recreation Management
An overview of the commercial recreation industry, specifically focusing on the procedures involved in the
developing, marketing and managing of the enterprise. The student is introduced to the methods used in starting
a leisure business. The management skills necessary for effective and profitable management of an enterprise
are also discussed.

850

Course Descriptions

REC378 - Recreation Management and Leadership
An analysis of managerial and administrative practices and processes in recreation, park and agency
departments, including departmental organization, policy making, liability and negligence, personnel management
and staffing, fiscal management, budgeting, finance, records and reports, office management, and public
relations.

REC412 - Recreation Program Planning and Evaluation
The course emphasizes the analysis of a community, assessment of its residential leisure needs, and
implementation of recreational programs into the community. The course stresses planning, objectives, goal
setting, structural organization, advertising and evaluation.

REC415 - Challenges and Trends in Parks and Recreation
An integrative course for detailed study of current issues in parks and recreation with emphasis on unique and
imaginative solutions to the challenges facing the recreation/parks profession.

REC478 - Professional Development in Recreation
The course provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in an agency in the leisure services
delivery system while being supervised by an agency professional and a faculty member. Students will be
able to apply skills and knowledge as a volunteer at an agency that falls under their particular area of interest.
Students are expected to utilize leadership and management skills to enhance participant involvement and
agency operations.

851

Course Descriptions

RET-Robotics Engineering Tech
RET110 - Agile Robotics I
This course provides a basic introduction to the field of robotics technology with particular emphasis on firstgeneration agile robotics as characterized by remotely piloted mobile robots. Because of the multidisciplinary
nature of robotics, the student is exposed to many facets of robotics including concepts from computer, electrical
and mechanical disciplines with a focus on engineering processes. The laboratory component features activities
to solidify lecture concepts and team-oriented, hands-on projects to solve basic robotic problems.

RET120 - CADD Concepts
An introduction to the principles of drafting and design, this course covers terminology and fundamentals,
including size and shape descriptions, projection methods, geometric construction, sections, auxiliary views and
reproduction processes. This course provides students with a basic understanding of modern technical drafting
and modeling fundamentals for engineering design. Students will be introduced to freehand sketching, multiview orthographic projection, shape modeling and its applications in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD).
Experiences will include geometry development and projection techniques, visualization methods and feature
representation, as well as geometric modeling techniques for CADD, drafting practices, manufacturing processes
and materials documentation.

RET160 - Agile Robotics II
This course continues from Agile Robotics I by delving into the details of second-generation agile robotics
technology as characterized by mobile robots with autonomous behaviors. Course highlights include use of
software tools, further details of robotic systems, application of robot control programming, motion planning and
additional applied technician skills. The laboratory component provides discovery activities to solidify lecture
concepts and team-oriented, hands-on projects to solve autonomous robotics problems.

852

Course Descriptions

RET210 - Robotic Teaming
Modeled from the third generation of agile robotics evolution, this course explores the concept of adding interrobot communications to autonomous robotic platforms to support swarming behaviors. Swarming capability is a
common requirement of both industrial and personal robotic systems to achieve collaborative tasks using a team
approach. Sufficient coverage and application of a computer programming language and of an embedded robotic
platform is included.

RET260 - Robotic Systems Project
This project-based course integrates learning objectives of the robotics engineering technology program along
with project management principles. Under the approval of the instructor, students will identify and realize a
semester-long project based on mobile robotic technologies. Major phases of the project include literature
research, project specification, project design, implementation, documentation and presentation in alignment with
established engineering technology methods.

SCM-Supply Chain Management
SCM301 - Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
This course prepares students in the basics of supply chain and supply chain’s roles within organizations. The
course includes defining supply chain management and the various domains within supply chain, including
logistics, manufacturing and operations management, order management, procurement and supplier relations,
inventory management, warehousing operations, and transportation operations). It includes an explanation of how
the supply chain supports organizations’ strategic and financial goals.

853

Course Descriptions

SCM311 - Procurement, Materials Management, and
Supplier Relations
This course will delve into purchasing policies, procedures, order specifications and agreements, and the role
of purchasing in production planning and inventory management. The course will also explore the strategic role
of procurement in supply chains, how to identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers. Production-inventory
planning and control, warehousing, and physical distribution will be discussed, as well as the impact of information
technology on strategic procurement.

SCM321 - Production and Operations Management
This course is a broad-based introduction to the fields of operations and production management. Operations
management can be described as the design and control of the recurring activities of the firm. Operations
management encompasses a broad range of business activities involved in producing a good or service. Key
aspects of operations management include product design, production and manufacturing processes, quality
control, and inventory management. This course will aim to develop practical problem solving techniques crucial
in the modern workplace.

SCM341 - Logistics and Transportation Management
This course delves into the crucial supply chain functions in the areas of logistics and transportation. Logistics and
transportation management encompasses the various activities required to store, package, handle, and transport
freight across a logistic network. Students will compare and contrast the various modes of shipping, including
rail, truck, water, and air. Additional key topics include shipping documentation, warehousing, and pricing freight.
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to synthesize a multitude of factors to design an efficient
logistics network.

854

Course Descriptions

SEC-Secondary Education
SEC210 - Introduction to Secondary Education
An entry-level course for prospective teachers designed to begin their professional development. Different
instructional activities will allow the student to become proficient in the theories of modern secondary education
instructional development, basic history and philosophy of secondary education and of pedagogy in general.

SEC220 - Standards-Based Education
The Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) is a collaborative product of research and good practice that
identifies six distinct elements which, if utilized together, will provide schools and districts a common framework
for continuous school and district enhancement and improvement. There are many intangible components;
however, research supports the notion that great schools and school systems tend to have six common elements
that ensure Student Achievement: Clear Standards, Fair Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction,
Materials & Resources, and Interventions.

SEC310 - Instructional Strategies in Secondary Education
This course will allow the secondary education major to explore and develop many instructional strategies and
methodologies that are accepted as valid. Instructional activities will allow the student to become proficient in the
theories of modern secondary education instructional development, basic history and philosophy of secondary
education and of pedagogy in general. Students will participate in observation at selected field sites, grades 7 –
12. Students will continue development of their professional portfolio.

SEC350 - Content Area Literacy
The purpose of this course is to help the prospective teachers of the secondary education academic subject areas
develop an understanding and appreciation of the necessary reading skills needed by their students. Methods of
855

Course Descriptions
establishing awareness of general reading needs as well as the special skills unique to their subject area will be
stressed.

SEC360 - Technology Integration in Secondary Education
The purpose of this course is to help the teacher candidates learn how to effectively analyze, select, and integrate
current educational technologies into the design, implementation and assessment of learning experiences to
engage a diverse student population. The course includes collaboration with teachers in a field experience setting
to develop applications for technology for learning.

SEC391 - Teaching of Art
This course is designed to provide insight into the teaching of general art, art history, ceramics, crafts, drawing,
painting, and printmaking in grades K through 12. Students become aware of and use the resources and methods
of instruction for teaching art at the elementary and secondary levels.

SEC392 - Teaching of English and Communications
This course is designed to provide insight into the teaching of general English, writing, literature, public speaking,
communication, media and theater in grades 7 through 12. Students become aware of and use the resources and
methods of instruction for teaching English and Communications at the secondary level.

SEC393 - Teaching of Foreign Languages
This course is designed to provide insight into the teaching of foreign language acquisition and cultural courses in
grades K through 12. Students become aware of and use the resources and methods of instruction for teaching
languages and cultures at the secondary level.

856

Course Descriptions

SEC394 - Teaching of Mathematics
This course is designed to provide insight into the teaching of general mathematics, algebra, geometry,
probability, and statistics in grades 7 through 12. Students become aware of and use the resources and methods
of instruction for teaching mathematics at the secondary level.

SEC395 - Teaching of Science
This course is designed to provide insight into the teaching of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, and
Physics in grades 7 through 12. Students become aware of and use the resources and methods of instruction for
teaching science at the secondary level.

SEC396 - Teaching of Social Studies
This course is designed to provide insight into the teaching of general social studies, history, political science,
geography, economics, anthropology, psychology, and world cultures in grades 7 through 12. Students become
aware of and use the resources and methods of instruction for teaching social studies at the secondary level.

SEC400 - Classroom Management
This course will allow the Secondary Education teacher education candidate to explore different instructional
methodologies and classroom management plans, from the physical set-up of the classroom, classroom rules
to procedures for dealing with problem students in your classroom. It includes issues related to adolescent
development and school safety.

SEC420 - Assessments & Interventions
Part of this course is designed to provide insight into the design, implementation, and analysis of assessment
instruments used in 7-12 education. The second part of this course is to allow the secondary education candidate
857

Course Descriptions
to become aware of, and to gain experience in, the contemporary interventions that teachers use to prevent,
minimize, or eliminate negative behaviors in the classroom.

SEC460 - Professional Practices in Secondary Education
The development and refinement of contemporary pedagogical skills constitute the primary learning purpose
for student teachers. Specific teacher-learning skills that are developed are lesson planning, delivery methods,
organizational procedures, class control, and educational measurement and evaluation. An integral component of
the student teaching experience is a bi-weekly class. The class serves as a means of coordinating activities and
exchanging ideas and experiences of the student teachers.

SEC461 - Student Teaching
This is the final and most extensive clinical experience. Students are assigned to a supervising teacher or
teaching team at one of our clinical sites. The students spend full time in classroom teaching for a semester of 15
weeks.

SOC-Sociology
SOC100 - Principles of Sociology
This survey course permits students to explore the rich variety of topics studied by sociologists. Central to all the
topics are the structures and processes of human interaction. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of natural
and social factors in human behavior. Attention also is given to topics such as the meaning and function of culture;
the origin, function and characteristics of social institutions; and the genesis and nature of social pathology.
Sociologists investigate groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. It
is an expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create and evaluate

858

Course Descriptions
programs. Sociology is an active science: The concepts, theories, and research methods of sociology can be
used in practical, concrete ways to create a better world, or simply a better corner of the world.

SOC205 - Contemporary Social Problems
This course encourages students to think critically and scientifically about a broad array of social problems
that affect people throughout the world. These social problems, to name only a few, include those that concern
inequality, conflict, and environmental issues. As we study these problems (e.g., assessing how extensive they
are, what causes them, possible solutions and their implementation) we must go further than mere description
and opinion-based analysis and reach a point where we understand them scientifically and can communicate
this understanding to others. Our sociological understanding of social problems will be enhanced by our ability to
apply the discipline’s theoretical perspectives to them. Social issues of popular concern in America today, such as
poverty, ecology, violence and homosexual rights, are discussed and analyzed from a sociological perspective.
Attention is not only given to the content of the issues, but also to the place of statistics in data reporting and
analysis; the objective data used in support of interest group claims; and the use of various theoretical schemes in
providing alternative explanations for each issue being a social problem.

SOC210 - Social Inequality
We examine the distribution of key social resources--wealth, power, and status—to groups and individuals, as
well as theoretical explanations of how unequal patterns of distribution are produced, maintained, and challenged.
In addition to global inequalities, we give special consideration to how race, ethnicity, and gender intersect with
social class to produce different life experiences for people in various groups in the United States.

SOC211 - Sociology Collective Behavior
This course is a descriptive and analytical inquiry into the relatively unstructured social responses to social
change. War resistance movements, militia movements, stock market panics, popular fads and crazes are among

859

Course Descriptions
the topics considered. Attention is given to the processes, emergent structures and theoretical explanations
associated with various types of collective behavior.

SOC225 - Sociology of Aging
Theoretical and research methodological issues in the sociological study of human aging are considered. Special
emphasis is placed upon the interaction of pertinent biological and sociological variables as they relate to a variety
of topics, including work, retirement, leisure, institutionalization and death.

SOC230 - Chaos, Change, & Sustainability
This course is designed for students who have selected the applied program in sociology. The course provides an
overview of program evaluation research, i.e., needs assessment, formative evaluations, process evaluations and
outcome evaluations. Students will carry out a mock program evaluation as part of their course requirements.

SOC240 - Social Institutions
Designed as a descriptive study of the basic institutions of society (particularly family, religion, economic,
government and education), the course uses a cross-cultural and comparative perspective. American institutions
form the core of the comparative analysis.

SOC290 - Gender and Work
This course examines the gendered nature of paid and unpaid work from a socio-historical and comparative
perspective. Students will explore the forms and varieties of gendered work in the developed and developing
countries with an emphasis on how concepts of masculinity and femininity influence the organizational structure,
occupational categories and job tasks associated with formal and informal work arrangements.

860

Course Descriptions

SOC300 - Sociology of Deviance
This course discusses the various forms of deviant behavior, public responses to such behavior and the causes
of such behavior. Particular attention is given to the interactive processes that result in behavior being labeled as
deviant. How the criminal justice system copes with deviant behavior also is considered.

SOC309 - Sociology of Sport
This course approaches the study of sport from a sociological perspective. Students will learn to utilize the various
theoretical sociological perspectives to examine the nature of professional and recreational sports as they relate
to social reality.

SOC311 - Sociology of Crime
This course is designed to give the student a brief overview of crime and criminality and to enable the student to
understand the relationship between administrative structure of the criminal justice system and crime causation.
Included in this course is a description and analysis of various types of criminal behavior, the epidemiology of
crime in the United States, the social basis of law and major etiological forces responsible for law breaking.

SOC312 - Sociology of Organizations
Sociologists have long documented that social life involves interaction with both informal and formal institutions.
As such, human interaction with organizations forms the basis for this course study. Examples of these
organizations include: churches, workplaces, universities, governments and communities in addition to primary
group interaction. Throughout the semester, students will develop an understanding of organizational structure,
influence, and empowerment. Activities and assignments during the semester will provide structured opportunities
for the student to explore the sociological literature on organizations in contemporary society and to apply
that knowledge critically. Specifically, the course material will engage the student with the concepts and
tools necessary to analyze the physical and social structures of organizations, technology in organizations,
861

Course Descriptions
organizational environments and cultural influence on organizations. Cultural focus will explain concepts of
power, control, and conflict within organizations while enabling the student to become proficient in organizational
competency as it relates to the group process. A variety of theoretical frameworks will be investigated in order to
investigate multiple perspectives on any given issue.

SOC315 - Social Minorities
Students will analyze the dynamics of social minority status specific to ethnicity, racial classification, gender,
disability, and sexual orientation, and how minority status is socially constructed. Students will also examine
societal responses to minority status and attempts to change this status. Finally, students will select one minority
group in another country and compare it to one in the United States. Historically, every group of immigrants to
the U.S. that did not come from England has experienced some degree of exclusion, discrimination, or racism
that temporarily (or permanently) transformed them into “minorities.” This course examines the racial and ethnic
experiences of those groups (and various other minority groups that are based in sex and gender, social class,
sexual orientation, and disability) to see how their experiences have shaped and changed U.S. society. We will
start by examining how we construct these categories of difference, then go on to how difference is experienced,
what difference means, and finally how we might bridge these differences. Interspersed throughout these
academic readings, we will read an urban ethnography that examines race relations in Philadelphia in order to
practice applying our sociological concepts to a real-world setting. Students who take this course should gain
a much better understanding of why various minority groups act as they do, allowing them to live and work
effectively in different multicultural environments.

SOC316 - Urban Sociology
This course is an introduction to urban sociology with a focus on urban social problems. Topics covered include
classic urban sociological theories, post-industrial urban economies, urban social networks, suburbanization,
segregation, poverty, crime, subcultures, schooling, and public policy. Classes will be mostly discussion with
occasional short lectures. The course will focus on U.S. cities with selected comparisons to Western Europe.
862

Course Descriptions

SOC317 - Substance Use and Abuse
The sociology of substance use and abuse, as well as the approaches for treatment are covered. Special
emphasis is given to alcohol and the more commonly abused drugs (e.g., nicotine, marijuana, cocaine). The
course focuses on the social processes that influence substance abuse and the societal costs and consequences.

SOC318 - Sociology of Addiction, Excess, and Exploitation
This course will examine societal addictions, exploitation, and excesses in relation to their specific defining
variables, patterns and practices, and historical and contemporary influences, inhibitions, and acceptances.
Particular attention to how socio-cultural forces influence use and participation, by using a wide array of
sociological tools and theories. Students will engage in the critical analysis of social practice as it is governed and
defined by norms and values. Topics will be situated within a larger sociological framework that is equally shaped
by culture, environment, and individual characteristics and expectations.

SOC319 - Sociology of Technology
This course explores the ways in which society and its social structures shape the design and use of technology,
and how technology in turn influences cultural and social experience. Students will examine the way in which
technology is affected at a fundamental level by the social contexts in which it develops. The course will explore
the sociological underpinnings of norms, values, class, status, power, gender, labor and time, as they relate
to such topics and social institutions as employment, education, medicine, equality, virtual interactions, and
community-organizational governing.

SOC320 - International Women's Movements
In this discussion-centered examination of women’s movements throughout the world, students will analyze
contemporary movements utilizing a case study approach. The course begins with an analysis of the

863

Course Descriptions
contemporary movement in the United States and then follows selected movements in Europe, the Middle East,
Africa, Asia and Latin America.

SOC324 - Child Abuse and Neglect: A Societal Perspective
This course will examine the socially constructed variables that contribute to both the socialization and abuse of
children (adults, community, social, political, and cultural contexts). The meanings and perceptions of childhood,
inequality, abuse and neglect will be discussed in relation to their historical and contemporary underpinnings.
Specific content will address the socially constructed definitions and categories of child maltreatment and abuse,
family preservation, substitute and foster care, and permanency planning.

SOC325 - Sociology of the Family
This course explores the family in the United States from both theoretical and personal perspectives. Multiple
sociological theoretical perspectives on the family will be examined. Students will explore primary issues most
families encounter, such as choices about partnering, having children, stresses and crises, multi-generational/
multi-identity perspective, aging, work and family, limitations of public policy, and many more. A multicultural/multiidentity perspective is used for analysis in the course.

SOC378 - Charismatic Leaders
This course examines the nature of the social relationship between charismatic leaders and their followers.
Charismatic leaders are selected from a wide variety of religious, social, economic and political contexts for study.
Charismatic authority, unlike traditional authority, is a revolutionary and unstable form of authority, especially if the
leader cannot produce the changes promised or when confronted by the contradictory logic and demands of the
other types of authority. Each leader is evaluated in terms of his/her charismatic qualities and success or failure
in bringing about stated goals. Each leader is also evaluated in terms of his/her contribution to the concepts and
theories of charismatic leadership.

864

Course Descriptions

SOC379 - Special Problems in Sociology
This course permits students to explore the rich variety of topics studied by sociologists. This course is offered
when a topic germane to society arises and is discussed and agreed upon by the sociology faculty.

SOC380 - Society and the Sociopath
This course will examine the societal variables that serve as catalysts and consequences for the development
of the sociopath. The sociopath will be analyzed in accordance with specific and malleable historical, cultural,
and contemporary contexts, as well as in response to future social changes, challenges, and innovations. The
spectrum and continuum of “bad” behavior will be scrutinized in relation to socially constructed definitions,
perceptions, and contexts that range from immorality to malevolence to corruption.

SOC395 - Sociology of Elite Deviance
This course examines the concept of elite deviance from various sociological perspectives and isolates the
structural aspects of political and economic systems as they relate to deviant behavior. Multiple examples of elite
deviance will be identified including: political corruption, environmental pollution, organized crime, trafficking,
insider trading, and other criminal acts which are by nature relegated to those in positions of power.

SOC400 - Structural and Institutional Violence: School,
Workplace, and Eldercare
This course will examine violence as it impacts the social and structural institutions of school, workplace, and
eldercare. The nature and extent, causes and consequences, and proposed remedies will be explored in relation
to their social contexts and historical and contemporary, socially-defined, underpinnings. Specific content will
include critical analysis of bullying, fighting, harassment, personal and social risk factors, institutional perceptions
and values, inequality, and social status.

865

Course Descriptions

SOC405 - Resocializing the Deviant and the Marginalized
Entering a new community or returning to one’s community is a complex transition for most people, as well
as for their families and communities. A wide range of individuals face this social challenge, including but not
limited to those learning English as a second language, military veterans, children transitioning out of the foster
care system, those recovering from addictions to alcohol, gambling, and narcotics, those released from medical
nursing facilities, released prison inmates, graduates of boarding schools, and consumers of services in MH/
MR and meth clinics. Beginning with the sociological foundation of Erving Goffman’s work on total institutions
and resocialization, students will investigate the characteristics of these institutions and their impacts on the
individuals in residence, especially when the individual returns to conventional society and community. Students
will explore the challenges faced by individuals and communities in a variety of social contexts, evaluate
existing reintegration programs, and design a new reintegration plan in a context of their choosing that makes
improvements over a previous design.

SOC410 - Social Theory and Society
This course considers the historical development of sociological theory as well as how theories are constructed
and used to explain social phenomena. Special attention is given to understanding and analysis of classical and
contemporary theorists including: Comte, Durkheim, Marx, Weber, Simmel, and the Chicago School Theorists.
The student will illustrate proficiency in the critical analysis of theories by comparing and contrasting them to
various social conditions and problems.

SOC411 - Symbolic Interaction
This course offers an in-depth study of one of the three major theoretical perspectives in sociology. We will
examine the breadth and depth of this perspective, its major theorists and concepts. Students will keep personal
journals with observations and analyses of everyday life, review and assess relevant academic literature, and
evaluate the new directions this perspective is taking. We will apply the symbolic interactionist perspective to

866

Course Descriptions
popular films and will also consider symbolic interactionism’s relationship with social psychology. Students will
compose a research design for an applied sociological study that integrates the symbolic interactionist approach
and has the potential to lead to positive social change.

SOC415 - Social Science Research Methods
This course is designed to develop the technical and analytical skills necessary for conducting social science
research. Upon completion of this course, students will develop the fundamental skills necessary to develop a
research project using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Students will apply skills in framing research
questions and appropriate methodology and will also differentiate between various types of statistical analyses
intended to assess and evaluate research data. As such, students will justify the reliability and validity of their
research and support that in comprehensive research projects.

SOC417 - Field Research Methods
This is an advanced research methods course that emphasizes the process of gathering ethnographic data and
writing an ethnographic report. Ethnography is an approach to research that enables researchers to look at the
social world through the eyes of their informants and requires students to use inductive thinking and reasoning
skills. The primary methods used are field interviewing and participant observation: the basic field methodologies
of qualitative researchers in anthropology and sociology. Students study a micro-culture of their own choosing
throughout the semester then prepare a written report and deliver an oral report on the major findings.

SOC429 - Sociology Internship
This Special Experience Component course provides students with opportunities to demonstrate the application
of knowledge and skills developed through both the discipline of sociology and the General Education program.
This course is characterized by reflective thinking and the ability to synthesize information and ideas, to integrate
knowledge, and to express ideas acquired throughout the college experience. This course emphasizes the overall

867

Course Descriptions
general education experience by emphasizing ethics, values and norms, and multicultural awareness as broadly
defined. Designed to supplement the classroom studies of sociology majors with practical field experience,
internships provide students not only with additional knowledge and skills, but with the opportunity to apply
what was learned previously to onsite situations. Internships are intended to develop the major’s professional
competencies in observational, analytical and research skills.

SOC495 - Seminar in Sociology
As a capstone course for sociology and other majors, this course centers on a current theme in society. Students
will analyze the theme, demonstrating the use of concepts, methods, and theories from sociology and other social
science disciplines. Involves review of the discipline of sociology and focuses on key issues, including review
of the tools of the discipline and the role of sociology in the student’s future roles as individual, employee, and
citizen.

SOW-Social Work-Undergrad
SOW150 - Introduction to Social Work
This course explores the social, political, economic and historical dimensions of poverty and welfare services in
the United States. It complements other beginning courses in the social sciences by integrating this knowledge
in a fashion which aids in the comprehension of welfare services while establishing a basis for movement toward
higher level courses.

SOW201 - Interviewing for the Human Services
This class introduces students to the theory, value and skill components necessary for effective interviewing with
diverse client systems. Communication techniques and personal attributes that enhance problem solving are
explored. Demonstration and practice of core skills are thoroughly integrated in the classroom and skills lab.

868

Course Descriptions

SOW208 - Diversity in a Changing World
This course provides an analysis of the historical, economic, and political relations of American religious, ethnic,
and racial minorities in terms of social change and social structure. Special attention is given to Puerto Rican,
Chicano, and Indian subcultures, as well as minority experience in the rural environment. Sources of prejudice
and discrimination and social processes, including conflict, segregation, assimilation, accommodation, and
cooperation, are examined.

SOW215 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment:
The Life Course
Human Behavior and the Social Environment: The Life Course is the first of a two-semester course content
area that is designed to provide the perspectives, frameworks and theories necessary to understand human
behavior in the social environment from a social work perspective. This course emphasizes ecological, systems,
and life course perspectives to work effectively with individuals and families across the lifespan. Approaches
to understanding human and family growth and behavior are presented, with an emphasis on diversity and
difference and the impacts of oppression and discrimination across the life course. Person-environment
transactions and person-environment fit are stressed as the basis for understanding individuals and families from
a social work perspective.

SOW300 - Dialogue and Differences
Communicating across differences of age, gender, language, culture, and political orientation, and in different
contextual situations is a useful skill for every individual. It is also integral to the success of any attempt to resolve
conflict, whether individual, group/institutional, or global. By offering a context for students to learn with individuals
from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, we will all gain insight into the role of culture in dialogue. An
understanding of culture and its influence on our perspectives is essential for effective communication. Through
interactive exercises, students will develop an understanding of the challenges of inter-group dialogue across

869

Course Descriptions
differences and the skills required to communicate effectively. Students will engage in a workshop on dialogue
skill-building and multiple dialogue sessions with classmates and other students, first learning the theory and
skills that underlie successful participation and facilitation of dialogue and then applying them in the exploration of
issues such as gender, religion, and international affairs.

SOW302 - Social Work Practice with Individuals
This course assumes that generalist social workers perform varied tasks with basic skills, attitudes and
knowledge, and that this development will increase self-awareness with subsequent emergence of a professional
self. Students learn problem assessment, caseload management, and a variety of counseling theories and
intervention strategies, with special emphasis on the unique characteristics of the rural client.

SOW303 - Human Sexuality and Society
Humans evolve as sexual beings from a continual interplay among biological, cultural and psychosocial factors.
This course provides content on enhancing personal well being, establishing psychologically healthy relationships,
making responsible sexual choices, protecting reproductive health, preventing sexual dysfunction and trauma.
Included in the course is accurate information and open discussion regarding the ways in which sexuality both
contributes to and affects overall health and well-being. The course covers diverse groups and the human lifespan
including sexuality and sexual expression among the elderly.

SOW304 - Social Work Practice with Families
This course is the second in a four-course practice methods sequence. It builds on the skills developed in Social
Work Practice with Individuals, utilizing the ecological-systems approach to assessment and problem solving. The
course covers the history of social work with families, the stages of family development, assessment of goals and
objectives for families, and the principles and values for intervention and problem solving with families.

870

Course Descriptions

SOW310 - Trauma Informed SW Practice
This seminar focuses on selected topics of particular significance or current importance and interest to the social
work profession. Students can receive credit for more than one seminar provided that each seminar focuses
on a different topic. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors only. This course provides knowledge, skills
and values needed to engage in family work as a generalist social worker. This course is a special interest
course in the social work curriculum that provides opportunities to explore the role and function of the generalist
social worker learning about trauma-informed practice. Trauma across the lifespan is essential knowledge for
social workers because it is a risk factor increasing the overall quality of life for both those who experience or
work with populations who have been a survivor of traumatic experiences. Given that most people from poorer
countries migrate to more prosperous countries, individual who are from the lower socioeconomic income are
increasingly vulnerable. As articulated by CSWE: “A reciprocal interaction exists between social, political, and
legal systems and the individuals and families traumatized. It affects the systems’ capacity to respond effectively
to the needs of affected individuals or families and the capacity of the systems themselves to adjust and recover.
Inequities embedded in these systems lead to accumulated disadvantages in access to tangible and intangible
sources of social support. The resulting inequality contributes to the overrepresentation of individuals who are
traumatized among the populations affected by major social problems, such as homelessness, substance abuse,
low educational attainment, joblessness, and chronic poor health.”

SOW315 - Human Growth and Behavior: Birth to Young
Adult
This course provides foundation knowledge, contribution of studies, research, and theory in understanding human
development. SOW 315 begins the life cycle from prenatal influence through young adulthood. Emphasis is on
both normal development/behavior and on differences. The course illustrates how diverse groups are affected in
their development through the life cycle, with examples from rural experience.

871

Course Descriptions

SOW316 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II:
Groups, Organizations and Communities
Human Behavior and the Social Environment II: Groups, Organizations and Communities is the second of a
two-semester content area that is designed to provide perspectives, frameworks and theories necessary to
understand human behavior in the social environment from a social work perspective. Approaches presented
emphasize diversity and difference and the systemic impacts of oppression and discrimination at the group,
organizational and community levels. The nature of systems, environmental transactions, and goodness-of-fit are
stressed as the basis for understanding groups, organizations and communities from a social work perspective.
A strengths-based, empowerment perspective is also used throughout the course to better understand reciprocal
relationships at the group, organization and community levels.

SOW325 - Social Services Internship & Seminar
Under the supervision of a qualified social services provider, students will gain experience in an area of interest
relevant to work in social and human services. In this semester-long class, students will discuss ethical and
current practice issues related to work in the human services field. The importance of professional behavior
and the value of networking within the human services field are emphasized. Students complete 100 hours
of service in addition to completing weekly assignments related to the core competencies in social work
experiences. All students will be required to complete 100 hours of service. Students must also meet the local
requirements of their field or community placement. Internship settings are obtained for the student based on their
professionalism, dedication to working with a specific population and match in terms of agency population and
student adaptability.

872

Course Descriptions

SOW330 - Child Welfare
In this class, students learn about societal efforts to insure the welfare of children, the rights of children and
parents, child welfare policies, programs, and service delivery problems. Students examine historical and current
practices, working with natural parents, supportive services, substitutes, and residential care.

SOW340 - Poverty and Related Social Problems
This course examines poverty as a dependent and independent variable in its relationship to other social
problems and human behavior. Social policy and programs that attempt to respond to the variety of conditions that
are both causes and effects of poverty and related behavior will be studied.

SOW345 - Social Work Practice with Groups
This course is the third in a four-course practice methods sequence. It builds on the skills developed in Social
Work Practice with Individuals, utilizing the ecological-systems approach to assessment and problem solving.
The course covers the history of social group work, the stages of group development, assessment of goals and
objectives for groups, and the principles and values for intervention and problem solving with groups.

SOW349 - Social Work Practice with Organizations and
Communities
Macro practice methods refer to those skills that enable the generalist social worker to act at an organizational
and community level to effect change in larger social systems. These skills encompass planning, organizing and
administrative tasks. Proficiency at the macro level is particularly important for the rural practitioner who may be
relatively isolated from other service providers. Through a semester-long class project, students gain hands-on
experience in committee work, program development, action, research, budgeting and many other specific skills.

873

Course Descriptions

SOW350 - Social Work with the Aging
This course examines the development and current status of policies and services related to the elderly, the
service delivery systems, and implications for social work practice concepts for working with the elderly.

SOW360 - Social Welfare History, Policy Analysis & Social
Service Delivery
This course examines the history and philosophy of social welfare policy and the basic process of policy
development. Students apply a conceptual framework to analyze and evaluate policies and their consequences.
Students pay particular attention to the impact of social policy on people and human service organizations. Built
on an interdisciplinary base (economic, political, science, and sociological theories), the course prepares students
for policy practice skills taught in Policy Practice in Social Work.

SOW370 - Policy Practice in Social Work
In this class, students learn about the social change process, strategies, reactions to change, the impact of
change on social policy and social welfare institutions.

SOW405 - Social Work Research Methods
This course prepares the student to understand social work research methods and the use of research methods.
The student will be able to understand the philosophy of research, the reasons for doing social work research
and the components of the research process including strengths, limitations, ethics and interpretation of research
findings. The course will progress from the general discussion of research principles and methods to the more
specific elements of professional social work research.

874

Course Descriptions

SOW410 - Social Work in Mental Health
This course builds on psychosocial study, assessment, and treatment introduced in Social Work Practice with
Individuals. It acquaints students with DSM-IV-R terminology and its uses for generalist social-work practice.
It also explores the scope and depth of individual psychopathology, community concerns, prevention, and
intervention approaches.

SOW425 - Field Education
This course provides a supervised placement in a practice setting under the supervision of a MSW social worker.
The application of theoretical knowledge and skills, along with demonstrated competencies in working with
various client systems, is emphasized. The course requires a minimum of 480 clock hours.

SOW435 - Field Education Seminar
This capstone seminar is paired with a supervised placement in a practice setting (SOW 425) under the
supervision of a MSW social worker. This seminar is focused on professional reflection and synthesis of
prior coursework with praxis in a field setting. The application of theoretical knowledge and skills, along with
demonstrated competencies in working with various client systems, is emphasized. Ethical professional practice is
emphasized.

SOW495 - Seminar in Social Work
This seminar focuses on selected topics of particular significance or current importance and interest to the social
work profession. Students can receive credit for more than one seminar provided that each seminar focuses on a
different topic.

875

Course Descriptions

SPN-Spanish
SPN101 - Elementary Spanish I
This course is designed for the student without previous knowledge of Spanish who wishes to achieve a
command of language fundamentals. Acquisition of speech skills in the classroom is reinforced in the language
laboratory. Progressively greater emphasis is placed on reading and writing.

SPN102 - Elementary Spanish II
This is a continuation of Spanish 101.

SPN203 - Intermediate Spanish I
This course reviews the essentials of Spanish grammar through intensive oral and written practice to facilitate
the use of Spanish grammar and to develop the use of words and expressions accepted throughout the Spanishspeaking world.

SPN204 - Intermediate Spanish II
Students develop control of the principal structural patterns of the language through dialogue, and reading as well
as through oral and written exercises based on selected readings.

SPN304 - Spanish for Law Enforcement
This course focuses on the applied aspects of the Spanish language in a law enforcement context. Significant
emphasis will be on the practical exercises such as arrest situations, assisting victims of crimes, conducting
searches, undertaking criminal interviews and interrogations, and reading Miranda rights. Students will also learn
about the Hispanic community in terms of crimes, prison population, and how to work with citizens and community

876

Course Descriptions
leaders toward mutual goals and objectives. While some background is provided in terms of the criminal justice
system, such information is intended to assist in the language capabilities of justice personnel as opposed to
undertaking substantive studies in that regard.

SPN305 - Spanish for Business
This course focuses on the applied aspects of the Spanish language in a business and international trade context.
Significant emphasis will be on practical communicative activities that involve business scenarios, learning about
business integrity and values that are recognized in the Hispanic community, analysis and discussions of Spanish
commercial readings, analysis and discussions of business-cultural reading that impact the Hispanic market.
While some background is provided in terms of the business and international trade such information is intended
to assist in the language capabilities of business personnel as opposed to undertaking substantive studies in this
regard.

SPN306 - Spanish for Medical Personnel
This course focuses on the applied aspects of the Spanish language in a health care context. Significant
emphasis will be on practical vocabulary such as obtaining patient information, evaluating patients, conducting
physical examinations, explaining diagnoses, implementing and explaining treatment, explaining the use
of prescriptions, interacting with the elderly, and issues involving pregnancy and birth. Students will also
learn about the Hispanic community in regard to demographics and the impact on the medical field. Further,
students will learn about working with community members and leaders toward mutual goals and objectives
in health promotion and prevention. While some background is provided in terms of the health care system,
such information is intended to assist in the language capabilities of health care professionals as opposed to
undertaking substantive studies in this regard.

877

Course Descriptions

SPN307 - Spanish for Social Services
This course focuses on the applied aspects of the Spanish language in a social work context. Significant
emphasis will be on practical vocabulary such as obtaining client information, evaluating and speaking with
clients, financial aid screenings, applying for work permits, discussing child abuse and abusive parents,
discussing injury and disability benefits, discussing Medicare and welfare, and offering advice to clients. Students
will also learn about the Hispanic community in terms of state population and its impact in the social services
field and how to work with community members and leaders toward mutual goals and objectives in the well-being
and promotion of clients. While some background is provided in terms of the social work field, such information is
intended to assist in the language capabilities of social work professionals as opposed to undertaking substantive
studies in this regard.

SPN308 - Spanish for Educators
This course focuses on the applied aspects of the Spanish language in the teacher education context. Significant
emphasis will be on practical vocabulary such as communicating with parents and students, classroom
management, managing behavioral issues, teaching various subject areas, enforcing school rules, and
cooperation between school and parents. Students will also learn about the Hispanic community in terms of state
population and its impact in the education field and how to work with community members and leaders towards
mutual goals and objectives in promoting social and academic learning. While some background is provided in
terms of the education system, such information is intended to assist in the language capabilities of education
professionals as opposed to undertaking substantive studies in this regard.

SPN311 - Spanish Conversation, Composition & Phonetics
I
In this course, students will acquire a genuine command of the language and the ability to communicate by
listening, speaking, reading and writing. There is intense practice in conversation, composition and phonetics

878

Course Descriptions
based on modern prose, as well as on natural spontaneous speech models, including colloquialisms. Class is
taught in Spanish.

SPN312 - Spanish Conversation, Composition & Phonetics
II
This course is a continuation of Spanish 311 on a higher level of proficiency accepted by educated speakers of
the Spanish world. Students will acquire a genuine command of the language and the ability to communicate by
listening, speaking, reading and writing. There is intense practice in conversation, composition and phonetics
based on modern prose, as well as on natural spontaneous speech models, including colloquialisms.

SPN346 - 20th Century Spain 1939 to the Present
This course is dedicated to the study of the exciting revitalization of today’s Spanish society following the
repression of the postwar years. It will trace the various faces of that revolution of Spanish culture when the
Spaniards decided to forget the war and the desperate state of Spain and focus on new forms of artistic
expression. The course will also examine the relationships among different forms of art during that period (e.g.
the surrealist style in Spanish cinema, as well as in painting and in music). It will present the two major tendencies
among the intellectuals of the time: those who had an inclination toward social protest and those who manifested
and attitude of avoidance of the Spanish reality and produced works of universal significance.

SPN348 - Romanticism in Latin America
This course examines the new art and cultural trends of post independence Latin America. It looks at the role of
painting, music and literature in the process of construction of a national identity: the “Americanista” ideology. It
will study the origins and tendencies of the romantic movement, which breaks all classical rules and gives free
rein to excited feelings. The course will follow the artistic-cultural work and activities of the prominent figures
whose talent and efforts contributed to the creation of the new Spanish-American nations.

879

Course Descriptions

SPN349 - Mexico and the Chicano Movement in the 20Th
Century
This course surveys a general, critical introduction to the political, social, and cultural changes in the Mexican
society from the Pre-Columbian times to the present through art and literature. The course explores the concern
that Mexican intellectuals have with social and political issues, and the impact that socio-political events have
had on Mexico’s contemporary cultural achievements. The course will also present the opportunity to examine
the social awareness of today’s Mexicans and the effect that this consciousness will have on the country’s
relationship with the United States through Chicano art and literature.

SPN350 - Contemporary Argentina
This course will attempt to give the student a multiphasic view of the culture of Argentina, the Latin American
country with the most widespread artistic activity. It will begin with the nationalistic trend in the arts, which evolved
from the so-called “gauchesco” tradition. It will then examine the vanguardist current in the literature, music,
and the visual arts. The goal of SPN 350 is also to give the student a greater awareness of the ever-increasing
attention the world is giving to Hispanic America, the recent boom in Spanish intellectual productivity, and an
appreciation of the future impact this will have on the world.

SPN421 - Survey of Spanish Literature I
This course is an introduction to the masterpieces of Spanish literature, ranging from Poema de Mio Cid to current
authors. Represented will be all of the important Spanish literary genres: narrative poetry (epic and ballad), lyric
verse, short story, and selections from novels and dramas. Class and readings are in Spanish.

SPN422 - Survey of Spanish Literature II
A study of representative selections from the Colonial period to the present, this course emphasizes the salient
characteristics and the distinctive contributions of each literary form in the period or movement under study.
880

Course Descriptions

SPN469 - Studies in Spanish Literature
Subject matter to be arranged. This course is designed for Spanish majors who wish to take additional credits
and/or study abroad.

SPT-Sport Management
SPT100 - Introduction to Sport Management
An introduction to basic skills and competencies required to successfully manage in the sport management
industry, the course utilizes general management theory and principles that make direct application to the sport
management field.

SPT101 - Intro Sport Mgmnt Prac Appl
Integrates coursework from Introduction to Sport Management (SPT 100) with planned and supervised
professional experiences. Experiences will take within and outside regularly scheduled class meeting times.

SPT199 - Practicum in Sport Management
A supervised observational/work experience in a sport administration and management cognate (administration,
aquatics, promotion, marketing, directing, fitness). The professor must approve the practicum experience in
advance. This course consists of a minimum of 70 hours of work experience.

SPT300 - Psychology of Sport
This course is designed to cover diverse concepts associated with formal recreational or sport activity. These
include, but are not limited to, motor skill learning, coaching characteristics and techniques, nervous system

881

Course Descriptions
correlates of athletic activity, research on relaxation, imagery and cognitive techniques, and peak athletic
performance.

SPT305 - Ethics in Sport
This course will provide background in ethical theory to sport. Ethical problems, dilemmas and conflicts in sport
will be discussed, as well as coaching practices, funding practices, management problems and social (cultural)
roles. At the completion of this course, the student should be able to practice applying these ethical theories to
typical problems in the world of sport.

SPT310 - Sport Marketing
A study of basic marketing science as it applies to all realms of the sport industry, this fundamental course is
intended to give students the depth and breadth of marketing principles and practices as they apply to the sport
industry.

SPT311 - Sales Techniques in the Sport Industry
The sport industry requires students who are trained in all aspects of sport business, including the critical area of
sport sales. This course will provide practical professional sales techniques and philosophies utilized in several
areas of sport including personal selling, ticket sales and sponsorships. Subsequently, the dynamics associated
with building and fostering relationships necessary for consumer loyalty and a vibrant sport organization will be
thoroughly examined.

SPT312 - Sales Techniques in Sport – Practical Application
Integrates coursework from Sales Techniques in Sport (SPT 311) with planned and supervised professional
experiences. Experiences will take within and outside regularly scheduled class meeting times.

882

Course Descriptions

SPT315 - Facility and Event Management
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of the facility planning process, as well as
how to manage specific sport facilities and the events staged in these facilities.

SPT316 - Facility & Event Management – Practical
Application
Integrates coursework from Facility & Event Management (SPT 315) with planned and supervised professional
experiences. Experiences will take within and outside regularly scheduled class meeting times.

SPT320 - Administration of Intercollegiate Athletic
Programs
This course reviews the many administrative tasks an athletic administrator encounters in the administration
of an intercollegiate athletic program and department. The course is designed for students majoring in sport
management studies, business administration, or students who might be interested in a career in athletic
administration at the collegiate level.

SPT325 - Sport & Society
An examination of sport as a social institution in America. Students will address controversies and issues
regarding the development of sport at all levels of formality and organization. Sport as a social institution will be
analyzed from the primary theoretical orientations of the discipline, namely the functionalist, interactionist and
conflict approaches.

883

Course Descriptions

SPT330 - Globalization & International Sport
This course examines the organization, governance, business activities, and cross-cultural context of modern
sport on an international level.

SPT340 - History of Sport
This course examines the organization, governance, business activities, and cross-cultural context of modern
sport on an international level.

SPT360 - Sports Communication
An examination of the interrelationship between sports and media in today’s society. This course draws on
theories of rhetoric and social criticism by examining the media’s role in telling the story of sports and, in telling
that story, shaping and reinforcing cultural values. The course will utilize various broadcasts and print, and
electronic media to examine how they are vital to the success of the sport organization.

SPT400 - Legal Aspects of Sport
An introduction to basic skills and competencies required to successfully manager in the sport management
industry. The course utilizes general management theory and principles, which make direct application to the
sport management field.

SPT405 - Finance and Economics of Sport
Designed to provide a detailed examination of the relationship between sport finance, economic and corporate
sponsorship in sport. Topics covered will include the theoretical premise of sponsorship, alignment marketing,
strategic communication through sponsorship and fundraising, and determining the value of an organization and
its activities, as well as the evaluation of sponsorship activities. Perspectives from the event holder (i.e., property)
884

Course Descriptions
offering a sponsorship and from the organization functioning as the sponsor will be considered. This course is an
analysis of how economic models are used to measure the impact of sport on various economies.

SPT410 - Governance in Sport
This course is a study of the growth and development of sport throughout the world, as well as how the governing
bodies involved affect the structure, organization and delivery of sport.

SPT425 - Organization and Administration of Sport
This course is a study of the application of organizational theory to the understanding and management of sport
organizations.

SPT430 - Sport Management Senior Seminar
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the developments, trends and social processes
that explain the widely popular sporting experience of society today.

SPT499 - Internship in Sport Management
This course is the sport management student's capstone experience. Students will be assigned to an internship
site based on their unique educational needs and experience. Internship students will work directly with sport
management professionals in one or more work settings.

885

Course Descriptions

TED-Technology Education
TED100 - Introduction to Technology Education
This course initiates the professional development of each technology education student. Activities will afford
each student the opportunity to become well grounded in the philosophy, theory and practice of technology
education curriculum and pedagogy. Following extensive modeling activities within a campus-based classroom/
laboratory environment, all students will participate in similar activities at selected K-12 schools for 15 hours of
field experience.

TED126 - Engineering Materials and Product Design
This laboratory-based course is an introduction to material properties and product design. Design engineering
requires knowledge of the selection, properties, uses and impacts of materials choices, and processing methods.
A process of research, design, creation, use and assessment of products will be used. The lab activities of the
course will focus on the safe and efficient processing of polymer materials.

TED210 - Design and Appropriate Technology
This course focuses on developing a basic understanding of design and appropriate technology. Students engage
in design and problem-solving activities to develop, produce, test and analyze technological systems while
assessing the multiple interactions between such systems and their impacts on societies, values, economics,
environments and basic human needs.

TED211 - Design and Sustainable Technology
This course focuses on developing a basic understanding of design and appropriate technology. Students
engage in design and problem-solving activities to develop, produce, test and analyze technological systems

886

Course Descriptions
while assessing the multiple interactions between such systems and their impacts on peoples' societies, values,
economies, environments, and basic human needs.

TED300 - Assessment & Instruction in Technology
Education
To address the standards, it is critical that technology education students be able to instruct and assess student
learning in a standards-based environment. This course will enable students to explore and develop instructional
methodologies and assess student learning in both a traditional and authentic sense. Students will also be
introduced to a variety of classroom management and discipline issues that classroom teachers face each day. All
students will participate in instructional activities at a selected middle school for 15 hours of field experience.

TED304 - Design in Bio-related Technology
This course provides a broad overview of bio-related technologies as it relates to technology education. Students
will study these systems from historical, current and potential future applications of bio-related technologies in a
broad spectrum of industries/agencies. Students will participate in various laboratory and research activities as
they identify and analyze bio-related products, services and processes. They will work individually and in groups
to design, test, analyze and evaluate bio-related processes and products.

TED316 - Structural Design
Students will develop a basic understanding of the design and behavior of structures. Through laboratory
activities, students will learn how structures are designed; why certain materials are used; how structures
withstand loads; and the impacts of structures on societal, biological and technological systems.

887

Course Descriptions

TED335 - Transportation Systems
This course focuses on developing a basic understanding of the behavior of land, water, air and space
transportation systems. Students engage in problem-solving activities to design, produce, test and analyze
transportation systems while studying the technical subsystems of propulsion, structure, suspension, guidance,
control and support.

TED426 - Manufacturing Enterprises
The class begins with an introduction to manufacturing technology, technical systems, and the historical evolution
of manufacturing. Students will examine the organization and management of manufacturing endeavors. The
class culminates in the design and production of a product in a manufacturing enterprise situation which closely
parallels the functions of a manufacturing corporation.

TED435 - STEM Senior Project Proposal
This senior course provides the student with an opportunity to integrate several concepts of different STEM areas
and it allows him/her to pursue specialized interests. The student will submit a written proposal for a project. After
approval of the project, the student will be assigned a faculty advisor and select complement faculty members
for area support. Minimum requirements for the proposal are submission of a functional specification and time
schedule for completion.

TED436 - Engineering Design and Development
This course provides individual and/or small groups of students within a laboratory class the opportunity to
conduct a focused investigation of a particular technological system or subsystem. The nature of this investigation
requires direct contact by the student with corporate, university and governmental libraries, laboratories and
associations. The scope of the research and development problem could relate to local, national or international
topics. The time frame of the research could be historical, contemporary or futuristic. Each student and/or group
888

Course Descriptions
is required to design, build, operate and analyze some type of technological model, prototype or simulation that
demonstrates with precision the essence of the research problem. Portfolio documentation of the progress of the
research and development problem is required.

TED450 - Teaching Technology in the Secondary School
Students will use their technical skills and knowledge in the area of communication, transportation, manufacturing,
construction, bio-related technologies and develop curriculum plans, design laboratories, and instructional
activities appropriate for teaching technology in the secondary school. In addition, enhancing technical skills,
teaching techniques, program assessment, and evaluating student learning will be emphasized along with safety,
liability, school law and the integration of math, science, technology, and social science in learning activities.

TED451 - Teaching Technology in the Elementary School
This course is designed for students who are technology education majors. It is designed to offer each student
the opportunity to design and build teaching/learning activities that integrate concepts related to mathematics,
science, communication and social science with technology.

TED461 - Technology Education Student Teaching
Student teaching is the culminating experience for technology education majors. The student teacher is assigned
to and works under two different master teachers at two different field locations during the semester. The
development and refinement of contemporary pedagogical skills constitute the primary learning purpose for the
student teacher. Specific skills that are developed are lesson planning, laboratory management, safety practices,
record keeping, classroom management and educational measurement and evaluation. An integral component
of the student teaching experience is a regularly scheduled practicum. This serves as a means of coordinating
activities and interchanging ideas and experiences of student teachers.

889

Course Descriptions

THE-Theatre
THE100 - Introduction to Theatre
A study of the art and craft of theater from play script to play production. The course surveys theater history,
literature, architecture, acting, directing and design for the student who wants to know what goes on in theater and
what it means. Students can expect to participate in classroom performances.

THE101 - Voice and Speech
A practical and useful course for the performer or anyone who wants a flexible, strong, controlled voice. The
focus of the course is the natural way in which the body produces vocal sounds and primarily studied for clear
and articulate speech, which is free of regional qualities, affectation, imitation and annoying physical habits. An
introduction to phonetics (IPA) and to voice production and control, with exercises to develop adequate quality,
loudness, pitch, rate, and articulation will be utilized to achieve desired results. An Introduction to the Estill Voice
Craft will be introduced to demonstrate the production of various vocal qualities.

THE120 - Entertainment Audio I
Entertainment Audio I introduces students to the foundational knowledge necessary for successful careers
in theater sound design and/or audio engineering. Specific topics of focus in this course include: acoustic/
psychoacoustic principles of sound, analog/digital audio cables and connectors, proper configuration of analog/
digital audio equipment and sound systems, microphone design/implementations, mixing console design and
operation, proper understanding of gain-staging and signal path, and signal processor function/implementations.

890

Course Descriptions

THE126 - Makeup
This course teaches techniques for modeling the face and body with makeup, hair and three dimensional
prostheses. A full range of theatrical techniques from street and fashion to character and fantasy makeups will be
explored. Qualified students will create three dimensional prosthesis from face and body casts.

THE131 - Fundamentals of Acting
An introduction to the basic tools of the actor's craft and personal discipline for the student through the use of
acting exercises, sensitivity exercises, theater games and improvisation.

THE140 - Script Analysis
Students will read and analyze several plays and musical theatre scores and librettos, give regular reports, write
research papers supporting their analysis, and contribute to class discussion regarding the nature and needs of
various scripts. Class work will include analysis of a script’s historical, structural and biographical qualities, as well
as possible production needs for performance, directing, design and technical requirements.

THE141 - Stagecraft I
Introduction to the theory and practice of stagecraft, involving basic set construction, painting, and production
technologies. Practical experience for students majoring in performance media.

THE143 - Drafting & Rendering for the Theatre
This entry level drafting and rendering course prepares students for more advanced tasks and topics in future
design courses. It will create a foundation of necessary skills and good practices and illustrate the ways designers
communicate with directors, production staff and other stakeholders. This course incorporates both hand

891

Course Descriptions
and digital rendering as well as computer aided drafting using VectorWorks, employing conventions typical to
theatrical design work.

THE145 - Private Instruction: Estill Voice Training for
Theatre Performers I
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of voice utilizing the Estill Voice
Model™ and the techniques/methodologies of Estill Voice Training™. Vocal goals and materials are specifically
chosen to strengthen the technical and performing abilities of the individual student, whether singing or nonsinging.

THE150 - Introduction to Theatrical Design
This course is an overview of all areas of theater design including scenic, lighting and costume. Students will
explore a variety of theatrical styles and historical periods. Particular emphasis is placed on the design tools,
including basic scale drawing, drafting, script analysis and color rendering.

THE201 - Voice and Interpretation
Methods of analysis and presentation for effective oral reading and performance of non-literature and dramatic
literature, prose, and poetry will be explored.

THE203 - Musical Theatre Performance I
Building upon the skills acquired in MUS 104, Musical Theatre Performance I will begin the specific and focused
study of the voice as it relates to musical theatre performance. Not only will the course provide continued focus
on the voice and its use in both speaking and singing, but it will incorporate the study of selected musical theatre
repertoire and its application of the Cohen method of acting. Using the Estill Voice Model™, students will study
in greater depth the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, demonstrate voluntary control of vocal
892

Course Descriptions
structures, and apply these skills and knowledge to both spoken text and sung lyrics. Likewise, students will
develop a working philosophy and vocabulary that emphasizes maintaining vocal health and utilizing vocal tools to
achieve artistry in musical theatre performance.

THE211 - Lighting I
The basic theory and practice of lighting for the stage, film, and television. Practical experience for students
majoring in performance media is stressed.

THE220 - Entertainment Audio II
Entertainment Audio II builds upon topics introduced in Entertainment Audio I by focusing upon digital audio
integration within audio and sound design workflows. Specific topics of focus in this course include: Analogto-Digital Conversion, Digital Audio Transmission Through Ethernet (DANTE) Integration/Operation, Musical
Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) integration/operation, Digital Mixing console integration/operation, remote
digital mixing and instrument miking techniques. This course culminates with students preparing a professional
sound design for a short, one-act production. Working in small groups, students will showcase their creativity in
sound design and live-sound reinforcement to their classmates and department faculty.

THE221 - Theatrical Foundations: Physical Theatre and
Creative Movement
This course offers an introduction to physical and experimental theater in a creative laboratory approach. The
course invites students into the role as creative practitioners by physically investigating the creative elements
that can be applied to all aspects of theatre making. Creating theatre in a organic and collaborative manner
students will develop a more conscious and able body, and improve their capacity to transform themselves in
their craft as an actor. Students will develop their skills of organic movement, physical experimentation, focused
play, observation, collaboration, group trust and cohesion, and their ability to transpose experiences in the world

893

Course Descriptions
into visual, written, vocal and physical forms. Coursework will focus on individual and collaborative movement,
the interconnectedness of the body and mind, and ways the body and voice communicates intention in time and
space.

THE225 - Costume Construction
Basic pattern drafting and sewing techniques applied to the construction of costumes.

THE226 - Makeup II
This course builds upon the basic techniques learned in THE 126: Stage Makeup. Students will explore advanced
topics including creating prosthesis, applying bald caps and airbrushing. They will also learn about period makeup
and hair styles and create and realize characters using script analysis, research and rendering.

THE231 - Intermediate Acting
The development of a personal and useful acting method to develop believable characters for the stage. The
acting method is developed through intense scene work that includes character and script analysis.

THE245 - Private Instruction: Estill Voice Training for
Theatre Performers II
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of voice utilizing the Estill Voice
Model™ and the techniques/methodologies of Estill Voice Training™. The student will build upon the foundational
concepts acquired in THE 145. Vocal goals and materials are specifically chosen to further strengthen the
technical and performing abilities of the individual student, whether singing or non-singing.

894

Course Descriptions

THE255 - Puppetry
The planning and production of puppet plays.

THE271 - Scene Design I
This course is an introduction to theatrical scenic design. Students will explore a variety of theatrical styles and
historical periods. Script will be read, analyzed and designed. Digital design tools for drafting and rendering will be
used.

THE272 - Properties Design for Theatre
This course will explore the tools, materials and techniques used for the creation of props for theatrical
productions. The course will survey different time periods and emphasis will be placed of creating commonly
needed props such as food props, weaponry and paper props. Techniques will include foam carving, carpentry,
painting and 3D printing.

THE301 - Voice and Speech II:Stage Dialects
A practical and useful course for the performer who seeks to effectively, consistently, and safely produce common
stage dialects other than Standard American English. This course will build upon concepts acquired in THE 101 to
expand the students’ knowledge of International Phonetic Alphabet to include speech sounds utilized in dialects
other than their own. The Estill Voice Model™ will be utilized for identifying a generalized vocal quality of the
dialects under study that is consistent and vocally healthy in production. Application of the speech sounds and
qualities to various appropriate texts will further illustrate the acquisition of the dialect under study.

THE302 - History of Theatre I
The development of theater from the Classics through the Baroque, including representative plays.
895

Course Descriptions

THE303 - Musical Theatre Performance II
Musical Theatre Performance II will provide continued development of skills and concepts necessary for
performing vocally in musical theatre as introduced in Musical Theatre Performance I. The course will offer
increased exposure and study of selected musical theatre repertoire, further application of the Cohen method of
acting, and rigorous application the Estill Voice Model™ to both speaking and singing. The course will place great
emphasis on using the voice to create character and achieve a higher level of artistry in performance.

THE304 - World Drama
Classical to 19th-century plays (excluding Shakespeare) studied as blueprints for theatrical presentation.

THE305 - Shakespeare in the Theatre
Representative Shakespearean plays studied as theatrical presentation.

THE306 - Modern Drama
19th- and 20th-century plays studied as blueprints for theatrical presentation.

THE309 - Reader's Theatre
Advanced theory and practice of oral interpretation techniques. Focus moves from solo to group performance and
the basic staging techniques of both Reader's Theatre and Chamber Theatre.

THE311 - Lighting II
Advanced theory and practice of lighting design for stage, television and film. Practical experience is stressed.

896

Course Descriptions

THE312 - History of Theatre II
The development of Western theater from the Baroque to the present, including representative plays.

THE320 - Fundamentals of Directing
The comprehensive study of the director's pre-production planning of a dramatic production for the stage. The
directorial analysis of plays and basic fundamentals of composition, picturization, movement, and improvisation
with gesture, costume and properties is studied. The in-class preparation of a complete directorial script of a one
act or a cutting from a longer play may be directed as part of a public program of student-directed plays.

THE325 - Costume Design
Basic principles of costume design. Students complete various design projects for specific plays selected from a
variety of historical periods.

THE327 - Stage Management
This course will examine the role of the Stage Manager as a key artist within the theatrical event. The course
will provide a practical application of the essential communication, organization, planning and leadership skills
necessary to manage a theatrical event. Lastly the course will review current professional stage management
practices.

THE328 - Scene Painting
The practice of scenery painting for the theater. Students work with a variety of paints, texturing materials and
application techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on the enlargement of existing art works to a size suitable
for stage use.

897

Course Descriptions

THE331 - Advanced Acting
This course challenges the actor's ability to demonstrate a personal and useful acting method through a wide
range of textual problems, historical and modern plays, and acting styles.

THE340 - Advanced Theatrical Design
Explore a areas of production design including scenic, costume, lighting, sound and projections in collaboration
with other students using various methods of communication including rendering and model making. Survey the
history of theatrical design.

THE341 - Stagecraft II
Advanced practice and principles of scenery and property construction. Practical experience with plastics, metals,
drafting and advanced woodwork is stressed.

THE345 - Private Instruction: Estill Voice Training for
Theatre Performers III
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of voice utilizing the Estill Voice
Model™ and the techniques/methodologies of Estill Voice Training™. Vocal goals and materials are specifically
chosen to strengthen the technical and performing abilities of the individual student, whether singing or nonsinging.

THE350 - Theatre Practicum: Performance
This variable credit course is intended to provide the student with performance experience in theatre. This
includes student actors, singers, dancers, musicians or other performers

898

Course Descriptions

THE351 - Theatre Practicum: Dance
This variable credit course is intended to provide the student with practical experiences in Dance. The students
will audition for a departmentally approved production, obtain a role(s), learn and perfect the choreography
and pantomime then perform for the university or community audience. The course may be repeated for credit
provided the assignment varies. The grade is based on; quality of the work, the completion of the contract
specifications, and completion of the project to the satisfaction of the instructor. A grade may be assigned
retroactively within the student’s next regularly enrolled semester provided an agreement is made between the
student and the instructor before the assignment is undertaken.

THE352 - Theatre Practicum: Directing and Choreography
This course provides practical experience to students in the roles of director, assistant director or choreographer.
They will work on the conceptualization, rehearsal process and the technical implementation of a production.

THE353 - Theatre Practicum: Design
This variable credit course is intended to provide the student with practical design experience in theatre. Students
will create realized or theoretical designs in areas including but not limited to scenic, lighting, costume, sound,
projection, properties, makeup or puppetry design. Students will complete a design including all requisite
paperwork. They will work with faculty, staff and other students on the production team to revise work and
implement feedback. Students serving as assistant designers would also register for this practicum.

THE354 - Theatre Practicum: Management
This variable credit course is intended to provide the student with practical management experience in theatre.
Students will take leadership roles including but not limited to stage manager, assistant stage manager, scenic
charge artist, wardrobe supervisor, props coordinator, technical coordinator, technical director, assistant technical
director, master carpenter, master electrician or other management position as assigned. Students will complete
899

Course Descriptions
all the requisite paperwork, calendars, budgets, drafting, etc. and present it to advisor at the end of the process.
They will learn how to collaborate with and manage their peers. They will work with faculty, staff and other
students on the production team to revise work and implement feedback.

THE356 - Theatre Practicum: Technical Production
This variable credit course is intended to provide the student with practical experience in theatre. Students will
serve as a production or run crew member in an assigned area including scenery, lighting, costumes, etc.

THE357 - Theatre Practicum: Tour Theatre
This variable credit course is intended to provide the student with practical experience in touring theatre. Students
will participate in aspects or touring theatre in performance, directorial, technical or other roles. They will work
with faculty, staff and other students on the production team to revise work and implement feedback. A grade may
be assigned retroactively within the student’s next regularly enrolled semester provided an agreement is made
between the student and the instructor before the assignment is undertaken.

THE372 - Creative Arts
This course is designed to meet the needs of Elementary Education majors and those students who are looking
for a broad based all inclusive fine arts course. Students will have practical experiences in Art, Music and Theatre
along with Arts and Education theories.

THE401 - Finding Your Voice
This course is designed for any student interested in developing versatility and strength in the creation of a
character's voice. Students will develop a working philosophy and vocabulary that emphasizes maintaining
vocal health and utilizing vocal tools to achieve artistry in theatrical performance. Areas of study include: tools

900

Course Descriptions
to eliminate poor vocal qualities and habits, work with the International Phonetic Alphabet for the production of
proper speech sounds, and the Estill Voice Technique for vocal strength and health.

THE402 - Estill Voice Training: Levels 1 & 2 Combined
Intensive
This course will provide a focused experience for vocal performers to explore and optimize voice production for
musical and theatrical performance utilizing the Estill Voice Model TM. By examining the acoustic, physiologic,
and perceptual correlates of voice and by learning to enhance control of the vocal structures that influence vocal
quality, the students will acquire tools offered by the Estill Voice Training™system for adding color, strength, clarity
and stamina to the performing voice.

THE403 - Musical Theatre Performance III
Musical Theatre Performance III will provide continued development of skills and concepts necessary for
performing vocally in musical theatre, but with advanced application of both the Cohen acting method the Estill
Voice Model™. In addition to refining technique and achieving even greater artistry in performance, the course will
serve as a final phase of preparation for transition into professional musical theatre.

THE404 - Cultural Studies in Theatre
Performative elements are present in every society; regardless of its complexity and sophistication. The impact
of these performative elements influences a society and its people. This course will focus on a specific region
of the globe and study its theatre; specifically the impact its performative elements had on the society and,
subsequently, the society had on its performative elements.

901

Course Descriptions

THE431 - Acting in Musical Theatre
This is the final course in the acting sequence and is directed solely to the performance of musical theatre. This
course combines physical and vocal acting methods utilized in previous coursework with a repertoire specific
study in order to create a more well-rounded musical theatre performer. Students aspiring to careers in musical
theatre require a firm understanding of the specific needs of the character within a given style of musical theatre.

THE445 - Estill Voice Training for Theatre Performers IV
This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of voice utilizing the Estill Voice
Model™ and the techniques/methodologies of Estill Voice Training™. Vocal goals and materials are specifically
chosen to strengthen the technical and performing abilities of the individual student, whether singing or nonsinging. This level of study builds upon concepts gained in previous levels and challenges the student to explore
more challenging material.

THE450 - Senior Thesis
This capstone course will demonstrate, in a practical manner, the students training and ability in the theatre arts to
graduate schools and prospective employers. Grading is based upon research, the quality and timely completion
of the assigned production duties, and a written thesis.

THE480 - Digital Performance
This capstone course for the upper-class person uses emerging technologies to convey thematic ideas within
live theatrical productions. The course will provide background and framework for students to create and present
original live performance pieces employing multiple forms of media. Creativity, collaboration and technical
innovation will culminate in a live public performance.

902

Course Descriptions

TOU-Tourism
TOU101 - Intro to Tourism Studies
An overview of the travel and tourism industry is emphasized. Topics include introductory principles, measuring
and forecasting demand, tourism planning, tourism marketing, tourism development, and the role of the
geographer.

TOU102 - Hospitality Industry and Operations
The course provides an introduction to the broad world of hospitality services and its relationship to the tourism
industry. The course will provide an overview of the history, direction, and organizational structures of the
hospitality industry and its role in the global tourism industry at various geographical scales. The nature and scope
of this industry and basic operational concepts will be examined. Principles of sustainable operations will be
emphasized

TOU277 - Casinos & Gaming Entertainment
Casinos and gaming entertainment are a growing sector of the tourism and hospitality industries. This course
examines the history and development of gaming and casino operations. Managerial, technical, and operational
concepts of casinos and gaming entertainment will be reviewed. Other topics will include regulatory issues and
implications for game protection. Within a global context, the socio-cultural, environmental, and economic impacts
of casinos and gaming entertainment will be examined. Responsible gaming operations and management will be
emphasized.

903

Course Descriptions

TOU330 - Meetings Expositions Events and Convention
Operations
Through a global approach, this course examines the structure and role of conventions and events management
at various geographical scales. The course content will explore the theories and practices relevant to successful
conventions and the role these play in destination management. Strategies required for successful planning,
development, implementation and evaluation of conventions and events will be introduced. Issues will be
considered from the perspectives of the planner, service providers, and attendees.

TOU350 - Hotels Resorts and Lodging
This course provides an understanding of the hotel, resorts, and lodging sectors of the tourism industry within a
geographical context. This sector’s growth and development, planning, design, and operations will be reviewed.
The course will also review sustainable practices, industry opportunities, and future trends.

TOU385 - Dark Tourism & Extreme Topics
This course explores some of the more extreme phenomena of the tourism industry, which is one of the world’s
largest and fastest growing industries. This course will focus on growing special interest markets within the
tourism industry with an emphasis on more extreme topics that touch upon death, destruction, and the macabre.
In this course, students study the impacts of dark and extreme tourism development on the culture, society,
economies, and environments at different geographical scales.

TOU400 - Impacts and Sustainability of Tourism
This course will cover the principles of sustainability and sustainable tourism development. The material will cover
the economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism. Case examples will be used to illustrate the
characteristics, methods of measurement, management, and evaluation of sustainable tourism

904

Course Descriptions

TOU450 - Research Methods for Tourism Studies
This course will lay a foundation for senior-level course work in the tourism studies concentration. Secondary
research techniques will be reviewed. Qualitative, quantitative, and observational methodologies will also be
examined. The focus will be practical skill development for data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

TOU460 - Comprehensive Tourism Planning
Students will become familiar with the process of tourism planning as a mechanism for sustainable tourism
development. An understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of tourism planning at various
geographical scales will be introduced. The student will apply concepts of tourism planning through experiential
activities, which include the submission of a written tourism plan

UAS - Unmanned Aerial Systems
UAS110 - Intro to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
A first course in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aka “drones”, and the technologies involved in their operation.
Coverage includes UAV components, command and control (C2) communication systems, basics of flight,
regulatories and regulations, safety and societal considerations. Laboratory activities provide opportunity for
students to gain hands-on experience in working with UAVs.

UAS120 - Principles of Aviation
A study of the concepts and factors involved in the flight of aircraft in the National Air Space (NAS). Topics include
flight theory, airfoils, aerodynamic forces, navigation, aviation meteorology and weather factors, and aviation law.
An overview of FAA Federal Aircraft Regulations (FARs) with particular emphasis on the Small UAS Rule (14 CFR
part 107) is included.

905

Course Descriptions

UAS160 - UAS Design and Construction
Unmanned aerial systems are realized in a variety of forms such as fixed-wing, rotary wing, multirotor, and
dirigibles. This course explores the materials, construction methods, sensors, actuators, and control systems
used in various aerodyne and aerostat platforms. Students will also learn power system specification, payload
accommodations, and safety considerations relating to aerial vehicles. The laboratory component facilitates
student design and construction of their own UAV.

UAS210 - UAS Ethics, Law & Regulations
This course provides students with a basic understanding of legalities of UAS operations and their ethical
implications in modern society. An overview of aviation law and more detailed coverage of UAS-specific
regulations are presented with emphasis in areas included on the Part 107 exam.

UAS220 - UAV Operations
A performance-based course involving safe and methodical operations of unmanned aerial vehicles consistent
with FAA regulations. Students will learn flight planning, crew resource management (CRM), flight line operations,
UAV maintenance, and acquire instructor-supervised experience in simulated and hands-on piloting of UA
platforms to gain proficiency in UA operations.

UAS270 - UAS Avionic Systems
Avionics are the electronics designed for and used in aerospace vehicles. This course covers the avionic systems
as used in unmanned aerial vehicles including telemetry, camera stabilization systems, first-person view (FPV),
on-screen displays (OSD), ground control stations (GCS), long-range communication systems, flight software and
autopilots. F

906

Course Descriptions

UAS310 - UAS Sensing and Analysis
Many applications of UASs from simple situational awareness to areas such as real-estate, disaster
reconnaissance, search-and-rescue, photogrammetry, precision farming, wildfire containment, land erosion, and
aerial inspections require data acquisition from various sensors and processing / interpretation of the data to
extract meaningful information. This course first covers the collection of imagery data from UAS cameras or other
electro-optical, infrared, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors. Subsequent computerized post-processing
of the acquired data is then explored for various goals such as spatial analysis, anomaly detection and still-image
mosaicking.

UAS320 - Mission Planning
Mission planning for UASs includes those activities to plan, prepare, execute, and record an application based
operation involving an unmanned aerial system. Students will learn to specify mission particulars, perform hazard
and risk analysis, develop a written mission plan, and create a flight plan with flight planning software tools.

UAS350 - UAV Operations II
This course continues with UAV Operations I with emphasis on fixed-wing aircraft operation and procedures.
A performance-based course involving safe and methodical operations of unmanned aerial vehicles consistent
with FAA regulations. Students will gain increased knowledge of flight planning, CRM, flight line operations, UAV
maintenance, and acquire experience in piloting of fixed-wing UA platforms.

UAS400 - UAS Senior Project Proposal
The capstone senior project sequence provides the student with an opportunity to integrate various concepts from
the program while supporting pursuit of specialized interests. In this course, the student will develop and submit
a written proposal for a project involving a UAS. Minimum requirements for the proposal include mission analysis,
UAS component specifications, cost analysis, and implementation schedule.
907

Course Descriptions

UAS450 - UAS Senior Project
Following UAS400 Senior Project Proposal, this course focuses on the realization of the student’s capstone
project. Course objectives include implementation, testing, evaluation, and documentation of the project
culminating in a formal presentation.

UAS495 - UAS Internship
Upon acceptance to an internship site, the student will work with an on-site supervisor in the application of UAS
technologies in a real-world scenario. Actual nature of the work depends on the application and may involve
technician-level skills, mission planning, UAV piloting, and/or processing/analysis of acquired data.

UNI-Co Curricular Activities
UNI093 - G0-GR Tentative Schedule
Used by Calu GO for tracking purposes.

UNI094 - GO-GR Schedule Confirmed
Used by Calu GO for tracking purposes.

UNI098 - Attendance Unconfirmed
Used by Student Success for tracking purposes

UNI099 - Attendance Confirmed
Used by Student Success for tracking

908

Course Descriptions

UNI100 - First-Year Seminar
First-Year Seminar helps students to achieve their educational goals through the utilization of a full range of
institutional and community resources.

UNI101 - Introduction to University Studies
UNI 101 is the first step to student academic success. The premise of this course is to build a strong academic
foundation. The course seeks to help students develop and apply essential academic success skills, enhance
critical thinking and communication skills, plus explore interests, abilities, values and options regarding the choice
of a major and career.

UNI200 - Career Readiness
This course provides knowledge of a practical preparation for the world of work. Students conduct selfassessment for career planning; learn how to research particular jobs, careers and employers; develop skills
needed for obtaining a job; learn how the workplace is organized; and explore the options for combining career
and life expectations.

UNI499 - Internship Intent
Internship Intent. Register for this class if you would like to have an Internship. You must have Junior or Senior
standing to be considered. Some department require Senior only.

909

Course Descriptions

VET - Veterinary Technology
VET101 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology
This course introduces students to the Veterinary Technology profession, medical terminology and record
keeping. The technicians’ role in veterinary ethics, legal regulations, the veterinary team, and the human animal
bond will be emphasized throughout the course. Common animal breeds, general principles of behavior, hospital
care, handling equipment, and hospital management are presented. This course includes a 45 hour clinical
experience observing in an animal hospital.

VET160 - Care and Management of Exotic and Laboratory
Animals
This course will introduce students to the many facets of exotic and laboratory animal care and
management.Emphasis will be placed on the laws and ethics governing animal research as well as the unique
features of each species and how these features affect housing and nutritional needs. Common diseases of
each species will be explored in regard to signs, prevention and treatment. Registration for both the lecture and
lab is required. Lab exercises will include basic clinical procedures and essential skills. In addition, students are
required to participate in animal care rotations in the vivarium.

VET202 - Small Animal Management and Clinical
Procedures
This course will focus on the fundamentals of veterinary nursing knowledge and skills for dogs and cats. Topics
will include behavior, nutrition, handling, disease recognition, prevention and treatment as well as other topics
associated with canine and feline health. The laboratory exercises will focus on the clinical skills associated with
nursing in the small animal practice such as blood draws, catheter placement, bandaging, and CPR. Registration
for both the lecture and lab is required. In addition, students will be required to participate in animal care rotations.

910

Course Descriptions

VET210 - Veterinary Clinical Technology and Laboratory
Procedures
This course illustrates the importance of laboratory procedures and clinical technology in veterinary medicine.
The clinical examination of blood, urine, feces, and cytological samples will be used to demonstrate the diagnostic
value of laboratory results and the physiological response of the body to disease. Laboratory procedures will
focus on proper sample collection, handling, processing, and storage of biological specimens. The identification,
life cycles, and pathogenesis of ecto- and endoparasites will be explored.

VET220 - Large Animal Management and Clinical
Procedures
This course will focus on the fundamentals related to the veterinary technician and large animal practice. Topics
will include anatomy and physiology, nutrition, handling, disease recognition, prevention and treatment as well as
other topics associated to equine and production animals. Clinical procedures will be practiced in the laboratory
portion of the course at area large animal facilities. Registration for both the lecture and lab is required. 45 hours
of clinical experiences will be gained during this course.

VET230 - Digital Diagnostic Imaging
This course emphasizes techniques involved in the acquisition, digital management, and manipulation of
radiographic, electrocardiographic and ultrasound images. Focus will be placed on the skills necessary to produce
images of diagnostic quality and the theory of how these images are produced. Registration for both the lecture
and the lab are required

911

Course Descriptions

VET240 - Veterinary Pharmacy and Pharmacology
This course will familiarize the student with dosage, mechanisms of action, routes of administration, and known
toxicities of the commonly used drugs in veterinary medicine. Emphasis will be placed on dosage calculations and
drug dispensing as it relates to the veterinary technician.

VET250 - Surgical Nursing, Anesthesia and Pain
Management
This course acquaints the student with pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative responsibilities of the veterinary
technician. Topics include drug and fluid calculations, patient monitoring, and care of the surgical suite and
surgical instruments. Laboratory procedures will include surgical preparation, anesthesia, surgical assisting, postoperative care and client communication. Registration for both the lecture and lab is required. Students will also
be required to participate in animal care rotations. This course includes 45 hours of clinical experience.

VET292 - Clinical Experience
This course enables the student to apply knowledge and hone skills by spending 120 hours in the veterinary
clinic setting. Experience will be gained in duties that are regularly performed by a licensed or certified veterinary
technician under the guidance of veterinarians and qualified clinic personnel. Clinical sites must be approved by
the veterinary technology program director or designee.

VET301 - Contemporary Issues in Veterinary Medicine
This course will explore the trends and issues that relate to veterinary medicine. Emphasis will be placed on the
role of the veterinary technician and the issues that directly affect the veterinary technician profession.

912

Course Descriptions

VET302 - Animal Behavior for the Veterinary Technician
This course will familiarize the student with the role of the veterinary technician in regard to companion animal
behaviors commonly encountered in practice. Topics addressed will be the underlying cause of common
behaviors, companion animal communication, strategies for behavior modification, client communication, and
creating a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, client and veterinary team.

VET303 - Shelter Medicine I
Shelter medicine has emerged as a veterinary specialty as a result of the realization that medicine and care of
the animals within shelters is far different than caring for pets. This course will introduce the student to the basic
principles in shelter medicine. Topics will include housing, husbandry, behavior, and infectious disease of various
species of animals that inhabit animal shelters.

VET321 - Animal Reproduction
The study of animal reproduction is of great importance in veterinary medicine. This course will cover reproduction
in several companion species, both large and small, but will emphasize large animals where reproduction is of
the utmost importance in production. In this course students will be familiarized with the many aspects of animal
reproduction including topics such as cycle manipulation, embryo transfer, timed insemination, dystocia, and
pregnancy support methods.

VET326 - Zoonotic Diseases
It has been postulated that approximately 75% of emerging diseases are zoonotic. This statement makes the
role of the veterinary professional pivotal in preventing, and recognizing, diseases in both animal and human
populations. This course will explore the type, transmission, immune response, recognition, prevention, and
management of zoonotic diseases.

913

Course Descriptions

VET450 - Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine
This course is intended to challenge student understanding from earlier courses in the veterinary technician
program. The course will require students to apply previous knowledge and evaluate decisions from case study
presentations.

VET492 - Specialty Internship
There are many areas within veterinary medicine that lead to specialties. This course will enable students
to explore these specialties and develop skills that will help prepare them if the student chooses to pursue
certification in a veterinary technician specialty

WFD-Workforce Development
WFD199 - Special Topics in Workforce Development
These courses provide opportunities for students who have enrolled in or have completed structured certificates,
apprenticeships or in-house workforce training programs, as well as life experiences, to document and
demonstrate their competencies in order to obtain academic credit for degree-seeking purposes. These classes
will plug directly into flexible options of the Associate of Science degree in Workforce Development, as well as the
Bachelor of Science degrees in General Studies: Science and Technology and Industrial Technology.

WFD299 - Special Topics in Workforce Development
These courses provide opportunities for students who have enrolled in or have completed structured certificates,
apprenticeships or in-house workforce training programs, as well as life experiences, to document and
demonstrate their competencies in order to obtain academic credit for degree-seeking purposes. These classes
will plug directly into flexible options of the Associate of Science degree in Workforce Development, as well as the
Bachelor of Science degrees in General Studies: Science and Technology and Industrial Technology.
914

Course Descriptions

WFD399 - Special Topics in Workforce Development
These courses provide opportunities for students who have enrolled in or have completed structured certificates,
apprenticeships or in-house workforce training programs, as well as life experiences, to document and
demonstrate their competencies in order to obtain academic credit for degree-seeking purposes. These classes
will plug directly into flexible options of the Associate of Science Degree in Workforce Development, as well as the
Bachelor of Science degrees in General Studies: Science and Technology and Industrial Technology.

WFD499 - Special Topics in Workforce Development
These courses provide opportunities for students who have enrolled in or have completed structured certificates,
apprenticeships or in-house workforce training programs, as well as life experiences, to document and
demonstrate their competencies in order to obtain academic credit for degree-seeking purposes. These classes
will plug directly into flexible options of the Associate of Science degree in Workforce Development, as well as the
Bachelor of Science degrees in General Studies: Science and Technology and Industrial Technology.

WST-Women's Studies
WST200 - Introduction to Women's Studies
Women’s Studies 200 examines both the diverse and the collective experiences of women and men. The
complex intermingling of privilege and inequality that intersect and diverge among women’s and men’s identities
and roles will be analyzed. The impact of gender in arenas such as education, work, family, sexuality, identity,
entertainment, sports, religion, and social policy will be explored.

915

Course Descriptions

WST320 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
(LGBTQ) Studies
Women’s Studies 320 engages students in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) studies.
The course includes some historical perspective of LGBTQ issues and examination of identity development
related to sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation (including the “coming out” process). The primary focus is on
contemporary issues related to education, the military, family, education, the media, entertainment, government
and public policy in the United States.

WST330 - Examination of Gender, Race, Sexuality and
Class in Media
Women’s Studies 330 engages students in critical analysis of gender, race, class and sexuality issues as related
to media. Students will first be exposed to theory, offering diverse lenses from which to examine media, such as
feminism, critical race theory, cultural consciousness, and social psychological stereotyping. Students will engage
in critical consciousness, using the theories to examine media, and the representations/misrepresentations that
reflect and create socially constructed identities and roles regarding gender, race, sexuality and class.

WST350 - Finding Our CHEA: Compassion, Happiness,
Empathy, and Activism; The Science of Improving Our
World
This course affords students a focused examination of emerging and dynamic fields that highlight how do we
make ourselves, our communities, and the world happier, more empathic, more compassionate places? Science
finds that increasing our empathy, compassion, and connection with others, while focusing on experiences and
relationships are central to these goals. This course uses content from women’s/gender studies, social work,
sociology, psychology, political science, history, medicine, and more. Women’s Studies courses, including this
course, engage students in critical analysis of gender, race, class and sexuality, and social justice issues. By the

916

Course Descriptions
end of the course, students will hold some of the scientific “secrets” to making themselves and others happier and
to making communities better places to live.

WST400 - Capstone, Advanced Women’s Studies
This course will explore feminist theory in its present and past strands, and the impact that feminist scholarship
has had and can have on the pursuit of knowledge, both in content and methodology. This course will also include
analysis of some of the most prominent issues in the field today, as selected by the students (with guidance from
the instructor). From a general investigation of feminist theory, each student will apply elements of feminist theory
to her/his own major field, culminating in a major research project.

XCP-Career Planning
XCP194 - Career Planning
A self-discovery course that provides first and second year students the opportunity to develop career interests
and goals. Students will gain an understanding of their interests and personal preferences by completing and
critically analyzing various career inventories. Topics include the role of career planning in life planning, decisionmaking, sources of career information and the relationship between careers and a college education.

917

Division of Student Affairs

Student Affairs

Student Affairs is a critical component of a student’s learning experience that goes beyond the classroom and
provides a safe and healthy living and learning environment. Student Affairs oversees life on campus, including
student organizations, activities, wellness, housing, dining, recreational sports and much more. The professionals
who work in Student Affairs are committed to helping all students enrich and deepen their lifetime journey of
growth and self-exploration.
Phone: 724-938-4439
Email: stuaffairs@calu.edu

Mission

Inherent in the University’s educational mission is a commitment to the total development of all students.
The division of Student Affairs, under the direction of the vice president, is administratively responsible for
the implementation of this commitment. The central focus of the Student Affairs division, therefore, is the
personalization of the university experience, with concern for not only individual intellectual development, but for
personal, social and physical development as well. The division is committed to recognizing and assisting in the
realization of human potential, which includes promotion of the concepts of safety, freedom, justice, individual
dignity and the right of the dissenter and openness of mind.

Student Affairs Committees

• The Student Affairs Council serves as a recommending body for strategic plan development;
coordination of division-wide assessment efforts; and committee oversight.
• The Student Affairs Assessment Committee leads the coordination for assessment within
Student Affairs.
• The Student Affairs Communications Committee works to educate, innovate and enrich
communication among Student Affairs, SAI and University stakeholders.
• The Student Affairs Diversity Committee serves as a catalyst for change through awareness
and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
• The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee serves as a catalyst for professional
development, personal growth and community among the members of the Student Affairs Division.
• The Student Affairs Retention Committee serves to identify opportunities to create and enhance
engagement to support student retention and success.
• The Targeted Programming Committee identifies trends and hot topics to forecast division-wide
programming opportunities.

Services

Student Affairs works to personalize your Cal U experience and develop your personal and professional skills by
providing a full range of University support services and programs, including:
• Auxiliary Services
• Banking
• Bookstore
• Dining, Hospitality and Vending Services
• Cal Card Services
• Center for Volunteer Programs and Service Learning
• Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Services
• Conference Services and Convocation Center
• Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Natali Student Center
• Office for Students with Disabilities

918

Division of Student Affairs
• Recreational Services
• Herron Fitness Center
• Indoor and Outdoor Recreation
• Intramurals and Group Fitness
• Sports Clubs
• Student Association, Inc./SAI Farm/Clubs and Organizations
• Student Activities, Programming and Leadership
• Student Media Services
• Multimedia Access Center (Mac Lab)
• CUTV
• WCAL Radio
• Cal Times Newspaper
• University Housing/Residence Life
• Vice President's Office/Dean of Students
• Class Excuses
• Administrative/Medical Withdrawals
• Student Conduct
• Student Liaison Services and more
• Wellness Center
• Alcohol and Other Drug Education
• Counseling Center
• End Violence Center
• Health and Wellness Education
• Student Health Center
• Student Wellness Support Services
• The PARC (Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center)
• Women’s Center

Vice President's Office / Dean of Students

Student Affairs can help you get answers, discover resources and explore student life, all of which will enhance
your life while at Cal U. The primary goal of the division is to provide essential support services that assist
students as they pursue their academic goals. The Student Affairs office is located on the third floor of the Natali
Student Center, and our main phone number is 724-938-4439.

Attendance Concerns

Except in cases of emergency, it is your responsibility to inform your professors in advance if you expect to be
absent from class. If your absence is the result of sudden illness, hospitalization or an emergency family concern,
contact the Dean of Students for an attendance memo as soon as possible at 724-938-4439.
The Dean of Students will verify documentation related to your absence, contact your instructors regarding the
issue and provide support to you during the time of crisis. The Dean of Students may not be able to provide a
memo if you do not make contact for support within a reasonable timeframe.
Remember, it is still your responsibility as a student to be in contact with your professors when you are able to
return, or during your absence, if able. Ultimately, it is up to you and your faculty member to determine any course
adjustments and approval of excused absences.

Medical Withdrawals

Students who are unable to complete the semester due to personal medical or emergency family issues
should contact the Dean of Students at 724-938-4439 to discuss the possibility for an administrative/medical
withdrawal.

919

Division of Student Affairs

Office of Student Conduct

The Student Code of Conduct is intended to provide guidance and structure for students in their relations with
others, use of University and other's property, and development of appropriate decision-making abilities. Students
learn from each situation they are involved in to refine decision-making and problem-solving skills and reflect
on actions and decisions. In addition, students come to understand how their actions affect others and future
career goals. All students should review the Student Code of Conduct and the University's policies on reporting
and handling alleged violations. Additional information is found at https://www.calu.edu/inside/student-resources/
student-conduct/index.aspx or call 724-938-4439.

Student Handbook

For additional information, the Student Handbook offers students a quick and easy guide to University programs,
activities and services. While not always encyclopedic in its descriptions, it does tell you where to go for
information: https://www.calu.edu/inside/policies/_files/general/Student-Handbook.pdf

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Office for Students with Disabilities

California University of Pennsylvania welcomes otherwise qualified students with disabilities. The University
recognizes its responsibility to these students and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations
to ensure equal access and full participation as guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/AA).
Students with disabilities follow the same admission procedures and standards as required by Cal U's Admissions
Office for all students.

Accommodations

Accommodations for students with disabilities are approved through the Office for Students with Disabilities
(OSD). It is the responsibility of the student to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing
documentation to substantiate requests and requesting reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. Students
must meet the academic/technical standards of the classes/programs for which they are applying and/or in which
they are enrolled. In those instances where class/program requirements simulate responsibilities of in-service
personnel, students must meet the essential functions of the job. Inquiries regarding disability access for students
should be directed to:
Office for Students with Disabilities
Carter Hall, Room G35
Phone: 724-938-5781
Email: osdmail@calu.edu
OSD website: www.calu.edu/current-students/student-services/disability/index.htm

Parking

Parking spaces for persons with disabilities are marked as such on campus. These spaces are solely for the use
of persons who have the required state DOT-issued ADA parking credentials displayed. Persons who wish to
request a temporary disabled parking permit (six weeks or less) must submit appropriate documentation to the
Department of Parking and Transportation (724-938-4677). Persons with disabilities needing to obtain required
DOT-issued credentials can make application to the respective state Department of Transportation in which the
vehicle is licensed. Additional information regarding parking on campus at www.calu.edu/parking.

Contact Us

Inquiries regarding disability access for students should be directed to:
Office for Students with Disabilities
920

Division of Student Affairs
Carter Hall, Room G35
Phone: 724-938-5781
Email: osdmail@calu.edu
OSD website: www.calu.edu/current-students/student-services/disability/index.htm
(or use the search word "disability" on the Cal U website: www.calu.edu)

Center for Volunteer Programs and Service
Learning

The Center for Volunteer Programs and Service Learning, located in 119 Natali Student Center, serves as
a catalyst for students to connect with, build and sustain meaningful service initiatives in partnership with
communities surrounding Cal U. Students enhance their learning and leadership development by engaging in
educationally purposeful and diverse co-curricular experiences through volunteer opportunities. Student service
hours are tracked through a volunteer management system to document students’ volunteer experiences both on
and off campus.

Cal U Cupboard

The Center also operates the Cal U Cupboard, a food pantry for students experiencing food insecurity. The Cal
U Cupboard assists our students by providing food, academic supplies and personal hygiene items, so they
can continue on the path toward graduation. Operated by Cal U’s Center for Volunteer Programs and Service
Learning and supported by our generous donors, the campus-based food pantry helps to meet students’ basic
needs.

Commuter and Non-Traditional Student
Services

The Office of Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Services provides commuting and non-traditional students
with resources and encourages student involvement.
The office offers resources for students commuting via public transportation and supports all commuting students,
no matter what the means of transportation.
Commuter pods are areas located throughout campus with amenities for students, such as microwaves, lockers,
printing, vending, seating and charging stations.
Commuter and non-traditional students are encouraged to get involved in organizations and participate in campus
programs and activities. The office provides programming and information to students throughout the semester
and is located in 123 Natali Student Center.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling Center services are available for students seeking confidential help for personal as well as
interpersonal difficulties. Services are free of charge to Cal U enrolled students. The Counseling Center, located in
the Wellness Center, provides an array of short-term counseling and psychological services to University students
with problems that interfere with their adjustment to campus life, personal development or effective educational
performance. The Counseling Center provides the following services to students:
•
•
•
•

Evaluation.
Consultation.
Brief therapy.
Emergency intervention.
921

Division of Student Affairs
Students requiring intensive or specialized care will be referred to community mental health providers. All
therapists working in the Counseling Center adhere to federal and state ethical and legal standards and laws
concerning confidentiality. Enrolled students can make an appointment by calling 724-938-4056 or email
studentwellness@calu.edu for referrals and resources.

Dining Services

The goal of the University dining services is to provide a quality, cost-effective, innovative dining program for
students living on and off campus. The University encourages student involvement and awareness to help
provide quality, nutritious meals at a reasonable cost. Dining locations provide an important environment
for student interaction and socialization. Students living in the residence halls, as well as commuters, may
choose from a variety of meal plans. All students who live in lower-campus University residence halls must
participate in the meal program. Detailed University dining services information is available on the Cal U website.
Call 724-938-4555 for further information or check out: https://www.calu.edu/student-life/living-at-calu/dining/
index.aspx.

End Violence Center

The End Violence Center works proactively to raise awareness and provide prevention education for the campus
community on the issues of sexual violence, intimate partner violence and stalking. In addition, the Center
works reactively to offer survivors and secondary victim’s advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive services and
outreach.
The End Violence Center is located in Room 117 of Natali Student Center or call 724-938-5707.

Housing

Cal U has some of the best university housing in the nation: modern housing that's convenient, safe and
exceptionally comfortable.
Staying in University housing fosters academic success and personal growth; studies show that students who live
on campus during their first years outperform students who choose to live off campus. Residence halls provide
a living environment that complements classroom learning. Students are encouraged to participate in learning
communities with study groups and computer labs readily accessible.
Students tell us one of the best things about living in University housing is that you meet so many people and
learn so much about yourself and others.
Check out our website for housing options: https://www.calu.edu/student-life/living-at-calu/housing-options.aspx
For further questions, email housing@calu.edu or call 724-938-4444.

Recreational Services

Herron Recreation and Fitness Center is located in Herron Hall and serves the University community. Students
are admitted upon presentation of their valid CalCard. Students may purchase memberships for their spouse
and/or children (age 16 or older) for a fee. The facility includes a lap pool, a steam room, a whirlpool, saunas,
weight training equipment, fitness classes, cardiovascular equipment, two gymnasiums, a climbing wall, an indoor
walking track and a variety of exercise machines. The facility also coordinates and manages University sports
clubs; intramural and extramural sports; and the outdoor recreation program.
For additional information, visit: https://www.calu.edu/student-life/living-at-calu/sports-recreation.aspx
For additional information, call 724-938-5907.
922

Division of Student Affairs

Wellness Center

Student Health Services

• Monday-Friday: 24 hours
• Saturday and Sunday: 12 hours (7 p.m. - 7 a.m.)

A full-time staff of registered nurses is on duty during hours of operation. A University physician conducts regular
hours and a nurse practitioner is available Monday-Friday.
A University health form must be completed by your family doctor and returned. For a copy of the form, visit:
https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/medical/medical-information-form.pdf
For additional information, call 724-938-4232.

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services

AOD programs are located on the ground floor of Carter Hall in Suite G-45. Intervention, education and prevention
comprise the operational components of Cal U’s AOD programs. The BASICS and CASICS programs provide
intervention, while education and prevention are provided by the Health and Wellness Education Center and the
AOD education specialist. Call 724-938-4775 for additional information.

PARC

The Prevention Awareness Recovery Center (PARC) is on campus for students who are in recovery from drug
and alcohol addiction as well as students who are allies and supporters of those in recovery. PARC is a safe,
worry-free lounge area where students are welcome to hang out, meet other students in recovery and hold Cal
Clean and Sober groups. The PARC is full of resources and referrals for students in need of support or treatment
services. Call 724-938-4775 for additional information.

Student Wellness Support Services

Student Wellness Support Services offers support and guidance for all University:
• Students experiencing an acute crisis or who are in a situation that is greatly impacting their ability
to successfully engage in daily activities.
• Students who require information or guidance to navigate University and/or community resources.
• Faculty and staff who are concerned about a student and would like some additional expertise or
guidance.
Email studentwellness@calu.edu or call 724-938-4775 for referrals and resources.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling Center services are available for students seeking confidential help for personal as well as
interpersonal difficulties. Services are free of charge to Cal U enrolled students. The Counseling Center, located in
the Wellness Center, provides an array of short-term counseling and psychological services to University students
with problems that interfere with their adjustment to campus life, personal development or effective educational
performance. The Counseling Center provides the following services to students:
•
•
•
•

Evaluation.
Consultation.
Brief therapy.
Emergency intervention.

Students requiring intensive or specialized care will be referred to community mental health providers. All
therapists working in the Counseling Center adhere to federal and state ethical and legal standards and
923

Division of Student Affairs
laws concerning confidentiality. Enrolled students can make an appointment by calling 724-938-4056 or
email studentwellness@calu.edu for referrals and resources.

924

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Financial Aid Office at California University of Pennsylvania is to provide financial
planning and assistance to students and their families in meeting the costs of education. In fulfilling this mission,
each student will be given careful consideration, and the University will determine financial assistance based
on federal state and institutional guidelines. Financial aid programs have been established to provide access
to higher education with guidelines to ensure fairness in disbursing available funds to qualifying students. The
Financial Aid Office strives to ensure that courteous, timely and accurate financial aid services are delivered to all
students seeking assistance from our office.
For current information on the following items, please visit the Financial Aid Web pages at www.calu.edu/financialaid:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Eligibility requirements.
Financial aid application process, including FAFSA.
Cost of attendance.
Grants.
Student employment.
Scholarships.
Loans.
Disbursement of financial aid.
Financial aid warning, financial aid suspension, financial aid probation.

Location and Office Hours

The Financial Aid Office is located on the first floor of Dixon Hall. The office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Appointments are encouraged, but a daily on-call counselor is available to assist walk-ins.
Students can contact the Financial Aid Office by phone at 724-938-4415 or by fax at 724-938-4551. In addition,
general financial aid information may be obtained at www.calu.edu/financial-aid. Specific financial aid and student
account information is available 24 hours a day through the Vulcan Information Portal (VIP).

925

Office of Academic Success

Academic Success

Office of Academic Success

The Mission of the Office of Academic Success is to foster and support students in all phases of their academic
endeavors by providing comprehensive programs, resources and assistance. We support these endeavors
through initiatives such as:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Academic Scheduling and Placement Testing
Four-Year Graduation Plan
Starfish Early Alert System
Peer Mentoring
Academic Support Programs
Mid-Term Grade Reports and Progress

For more information, call 724-938-1523 or visit the website at www.calu.edu and search Academic Success.

Academic Advising

The purpose of academic advising is to provide students with appropriate counsel in pursuing their academic
degrees. The University has embraced developmental academic advising, which is a goal- and growth-oriented
process helping students assess their strengths and weaknesses; set realistic academic and other goals; and
monitor progress toward achievement of these goals.
In this process, seven elements are essential and are discussed with students. They are:
1. Advising is a continuous process with accumulation of personal contacts between adviser and
student — these contacts have both direction and purpose.
2. Advising must concern itself with quality-of-life issues, and the adviser has a responsibility to
attend to the quality of the student’s experience in college.
3. Advising is goal related. The goals should be established and owned by the student and should
encompass academic, career and personal development areas.
4. Advising requires the establishment of a caring human relationship, one in which the adviser
must take primary responsibility for its initial development.
5. Advisers should be models for students to emulate, specifically demonstrating behaviors that
lead to self-responsibility and self-directiveness.
6. Advising should seek to integrate the services and expertise of both academic and student affairs
professionals.
7. Advisers should seek to utilize as many campus and community resources as possible.
Faculty advisers are available to assist students in planning their academic programs, but students have the
responsibility for meeting all requirements for their degrees. Students are urged to take advantage of the advisory
and consultation services available at the University. They should feel free to consult with professors, academic
advisers, department chairpersons, academic deans, staff of the Scheduling Center in Noss Hall and the provost.
All of these University representatives maintain regular office hours for student consultations.
Schedules for new students are developed based on preferred schedules approved by the academic
departments. All schedules are reviewed by faculty and students before confirmation. Currently enrolled students
are expected to seek the appropriate resources. All may register online and some departments place holds on
registration until students have visited an adviser. Fulfillment of program requirements for a degree is ultimately
the responsibility of the student.

926

Office of Academic Success

Academic Scheduling and Placement Testing
Center
Scheduling Center

The Scheduling Center, located in Noss 210/211, coordinates schedule development for all first-time and transfer
students and registration in developmental courses and monitors successful completion of work. The Academic
Scheduling Center does not replace faculty advising, but helps to coordinate and supplement a student’s
academic experience. Students may contact the Scheduling Center by emailing schedulingcenter@calu.edu.

Placement Testing Center

The Placement Testing Center ensures that students begin with courses that meet their academic needs. If
provided, students’ SAT or ACT scores (or transfer credits) will determine whether they are required to take
a placement test. The Center serves to coordinate placement testing to determine students’ level of ability in
mathematics and writing. Students who do not submit SAT/ACT scores or transfer credits must take placement
tests. The Center also provides retesting opportunities for students after waiting a period of time.
Students who do not achieve predetermined scores on these tests must enroll in appropriate developmental
courses, such as ENG 100 (English Language Skills) and DMA 092 (Introductory Algebra). Because these
developmental courses are preparatory to a university academic experience, the credits awarded do not count
toward the fulfillment of the number of credits for graduation, nor may they be used in fulfillment of General
Education requirements. However, the grades achieved in these courses are used in establishing a student’s
grade point average, class standing, eligibility for financial aid and eligibility for participation in co-curricular
activities. Moreover, students who do well in preparatory courses also do well in college-level classes.
The University offers the opportunity to earn undergraduate credit through the College-Level Examination
Program (CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).
The CLEP Program includes General and Subject Examinations:
• The General Examinations are a series of tests in separate areas: English Composition, Natural
Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences/History.
• The Subject Examinations comprehensively test a single subject, such as General Psychology,
Microeconomics, etc. A student who passes one of these examinations is awarded credit for a
comparable course at the University.
The DSST Program offers over 30 different examinations on a single subject, such as Principles of Statistics
and Fundamentals of College Algebra. A student who passes one of these examinations is awarded credit for a
comparable course at the University.
The CLEP and DSST Programs are administered by the Placement Testing Center. A maximum of 30 credits
can be earned through CLEP and/or DSST. In addition to the test fee, there is a one-time fee for evaluation
and recording of the examination results on a student’s transcript. For additional information, please call
724-938-5779.

Academic Support Programs and Services
Four-Year Graduation Plan

The Four-Year Graduation Plan (FYGP) is a commitment to help students stay on track and earn their
undergraduate degree in four years. The no-cost program helps students set academic goals, create clear
academic plans and stay on their path by following program guidelines and requirements. The plan provides
eligible students with a unique combination of advising, priority course scheduling and individual attention, which
helps students graduate in four years.
927

Office of Academic Success
Eligible students will be automatically enrolled after attending a New Student Orientation. During the fall semester,
students must attend one mandatory meeting, in which an FYGP contract is completed and signed. Exploratory
Studies students must declare a major by the last day of their first semester to maintain eligibility and enrollment
in the program. The Four-Year Graduation Plan reinforces Cal U’s commitment to student success.

Starfish

Starfish is an online software tool that provides students with a central location to connect to the people and
services that can help students stay on the path to success. Students can access the Starfish system via the
Vulcan Information Portal (VIP) and click the Starfish link. Starfish will automatically provide students with
connections to current instructors, advisers and campus services.
If students have a question or need help, they can “Raise your Hand” in Starfish. The mobile-friendly tool helps
faculty, staff and other Cal U community members support students when help is needed. Examples include, but
are not limited to, how to schedule classes, identifying an academic adviser, checking faculty office hours and so
much more.

Success Center in Noss Hall

The Success Center in Noss Hall is a centralized campus academic resource for all students, offering students
the opportunity to be engaged and competent learners by providing a path to develop and strengthen academic
skills for success. Cal U proudly provides a wide range of student support services, one-on-one training,
workshops and academic resources that can be tailored to meet individual student needs.

Support for Success

Support for Success (S4S) is designed for new students identified as those who would benefit from academic
support from the very start. Students are notified of their participation through their acceptance letter from Cal
U. During the summer, students receive additional information about the program and meet with their Success
Center leaders. Throughout the fall semester, students meet with their Success Center leaders and attend
workshops to strengthen areas including, but not limited to, proper note taking, the development of study skills,
and strengthening writing and speaking skills.

Peer Mentoring Program

The Peer Mentoring Program is designed to help new students with their transition into Cal U. The program
assigns first-semester freshmen and transfer students with current students who have volunteered to be peer
mentors. Students are often asked to complete a profile and are matched with current students based on
hometown, interests, activities and primarily major of study. The peer mentor serves as a support and resource
person who provides information, encouragement and guidance during the student’s first year at Cal U. For more
information on peer mentoring, contact mentoring@calu.edu.

Vulcan Learning Commons

The Vulcan Learning Commons (VLC) is available to all students. Even the highest-achieving students may need
academic assistance at some time during college. The Writing Center, STEM Lab, Reading Clinic and Tutoring
Center offer no-cost assistance designed to help students perform at their academic best. Trained peer tutors
assist students in most curriculum areas. The VLC can be found on the first floor of Noss Hall.

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a nontraditional tutoring method that emphasizes teamwork, group study and
engagement to help students succeed in "traditionally challenging" courses. SI is a free program that is available
to all students. Students who take part in SI learn both how to learn and what to learn.

928

Office of Academic Success

FERPA and Parent/Guest Portal

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects students’ education records
and grants students the exclusive right to view and share their education records. Education records include, but
are not limited to, transcripts, grades, class schedules, financial aid documents, billing statements and emergency
contact information.
In VIP, students may register parents and/or other trusted individuals for the Parent/Guest Portal. The portal is
Cal U’s secure, online option for authorized parents and individuals to view student education records. Students
may add and remove Parent/Guest Portal users at any time (and decide which items can be accessed). For more
information about FERPA and the Parent/Guest Portal, search "parent/guest portal" on our website. Students,
parents and guests with questions about the Parent/Guest Portal may email family@calu.edu.

Prior Learning Assessment

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) allows students to receive academic credit for learning acquired through
qualifying life experiences when they meet the goals of a particular Cal U course. Qualifying experiences may
include:
•
•
•
•

Work or military training.
Personal educational growth.
Volunteer work.
Independent certifications and/or credentials.

Credit is awarded when a student is able to demonstrate transferable learning or knowledge that can be applied
to new or different situations. Contact the Office of Academic Success at vadella@calu.edu for further information
and forms.

929

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) is committed to infusing diversity and social justice principles
throughout every facet of the University. The office strives for an environment that fosters cultural humility, where
individuals practice ongoing self-reflection and can express their authentic selves while recognizing others'
cultural identities.
ODEI is committed to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence at Cal U through collaboration with University
partners and by applying best practices and strategies to develop and maintain policies to prepare our students
for a pluralistic world.

930

Office of Human Resources

Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources supports the University's goal of creating and maintaining a learning environment
in which the rights of all are respected. This office encourages the entire University to become personally involved
in enriching the campus through support of enhanced equal opportunity and diversity. The Human Resources
office reaffirms the University's commitment to equal opportunity through the promotion of understanding,
tolerance and respect for others, and ensures that the University community understands and complies with
federal and state laws and California University policies with respect to Equal Opportunity, ADA and Title IX.

Services

The Human Resources office helps students and employees resolve concerns and complaints regarding
harassment, discrimination and disability. It strives to help any student, faculty member or employee who needs
information or assistance or has a concern about Equal Opportunity, ADA, Title IX or Sexual Harassment policies.
For more information, visit: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/administrative-offices/human-resources/
The Human Resources office's support services are provided in the following areas in compliance with
state and federal laws:

Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Equity

The Director of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX Coordination (who is also the Title IX Coordinator)
strives to enhance opportunities at the University by working with diversity committees/groups, special projects,
trainings, etc.

Discrimination and Title IX Complaints

The responsibility for investigating complaints is vested in the Human Resources office under the direction of
the Director of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX Coordination (who is also the Title IX Coordinator).
The Complaint Intake Form is available at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/forms/_files/human-resources/titleix.pdf
Complete information regarding policies, procedures, and the informal and formal complaint processes can be
found in both the Campus EEO Policy (Policy Statements and Compliance Procedures on Equal Education and
Employment Opportunity) and the Gender-Based/Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) Policy, which are both available
at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/administrative-offices/human-resources/equal-opportunity/socialequity-policies.aspx

Equal Opportunity: Online Training Programs

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education mandates that all universities conduct sexual harassment
awareness training with new students. Additionally, the University is committed to providing an environment
free from discrimination on the basis of sex. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects persons
from gender/sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal
financial assistance. Cal U provides many resources to administration, faculty and staff, as well as students,
to address concerns relating to discrimination on the basis of gender/sex, which includes sexual misconduct,
stalking and dating/domestic violence. To this end, Cal U also offers through the Human Resources office
an online training program(s) regarding Title IX legislation. In addition to the Title IX online training program,
the Human Resources office is requiring that all personnel (administration, faculty and staff) and all
students complete the required E.O./discrimination prevention training courses annually.

Location and Hours

Human Resources is located in Dixon Hall, Room 408, 724-938-4427. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday.

931

Office of Human Resources

Nondiscrimination Statement

California University of Pennsylvania is an academic community dedicated to the ideals of equal opportunity
for all. In compliance with federal and Pennsylvania state laws, the University is committed to providing equal
educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
religion, national origin, age, disability or status as a veteran or disabled veteran. The University will not tolerate
any type of discrimination, harassment or violence. Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of
sexual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable, which includes stalking and domestic/dating violence.
Direct discrimination/sexual harassment, equal opportunity, and Title IX inquiries or complaints to the
Director of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX Coordination, Office of Human Resources, Dixon Hall 408,
724-938-5425.
Direct student ADA inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504, Compliance Officer,
Office of Student Affairs, Carter Hall G-52, 724-938-1603, or a message can be left at the Counseling Center,
Carter Hall G-53, 724-938-4056.
Direct faculty and staff ADA inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the Director of Human
Resources, Office of Human Resources, Dixon Hall 408, 724-938-4427.

Policies

The Office Human Resources' policies are available at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/administrativeoffices/human-resources/ and you can access the complaint form at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/
administrative-offices/human-resources/equal-opportunity/complaint-form.aspx

Equal Opportunity

Our equal opportunity statement is available at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/administrative-offices/
human-resources/equal-opportunity/index.aspx
The campus EEO policy, Policy Statements and Compliance Procedures on Equal Education and Employment
Opportunity, is available at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/faculty-staff/administrative-offices/human-resources/
equal-opportunity/social-equity-policies.aspx. This document also includes Cal U's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Sexual Harassment

The Gender-Based / Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) Policy is available at: https://www.calu.edu/inside/policies/_files/
social-equity/TitleIX.pdf

ADA/504

Services for students with disabilities are provided through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). For
more information, visit the OSD at Carter Hall G-35, or call 724-938-5781, or view online at: https://www.calu.edu/
inside/student-resources/disabilities/. This page includes information on ADA compliance.

Contact Information

Direct discrimination/sexual harassment, equal opportunity and Title IX inquiries or complaints to the Director of
Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX Coordination, Office of Human Resources, Dixon Hall, Room 408,
724-938-5425.
Direct student ADA inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504, Compliance Officer,
Office of Student Affairs, Carter Hall G-52, 724-938-1603, or a message can be left at the Counseling Center,
Carter Hall G-53, 724-938-4056.

932

Office of Human Resources
Direct faculty and staff ADA inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the Director of Human
Resources, Office of Human Resources, Dixon Hall, Room 408, 724-938-4427.

933

Office of Military and Veterans Affairs

Military and Veterans Affairs

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs offers comprehensive support for veterans, eligible dependents,
service members of the National Guard and Reserve and active-duty service members.
We understand the unique demands of service members' and veterans' lives. Whether you are attending classes
through Cal U's Global Online programs or are pursuing your education on campus, let us help you achieve your
best. Connect with diverse and dynamic veterans who are attending Cal U and share many of the same struggles,
excitement, concerns and points of pride. Cal U understands the complex challenges of transitioning from combat
or the formal structure of the military to the world of higher education. This new journey requires a great deal of
determination, dedication, responsibility, perseverance and support to get through. The Veterans Club is also here
to give you that support with regular meetings that build a strong community that will assist you throughout your
Cal U experience. Please visit the Office of Veterans Affairs website: calu.edu/veterans.
For more information, call California University's Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at 724-938-4076 or
email veterans@calu.edu.

934

State Authorization and Global Online Complaint Process

State Authorization

Information about current legal authorization for California University of Pennsylvania to offer online education
nationwide and the steps that Cal U is taking to achieve necessary authorizations in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia and U.S. Territories is located at: https://www.calu.edu/online/state-authorization/index.aspx
Questions may be directed to Doug Hoover, Associate Provost, at 724-938-4096 or hoover@calu.edu.

Global Online Complaint Process

Global Online undergraduate and graduate students who have a grievance, complaint or concern related to
Global Online courses (or who have other Global Online concerns unrelated to courses) can follow the steps
outlined at: https://www.calu.edu/online/state-authorization/complaint-process.aspx
Questions may be directed to Doug Hoover, Associate Provost, at 724-938-4096 or hoover@calu.edu.

935

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees

For the most up-to-date information on tuition, fees, and room and board charges, visit:
• https://www.calu.edu/inside/student-resources/student-accounts/
• www.calu.edu/current-students/housing/index.htm

Payment of Tuition and Fees for Semester Registration

All fees will be assessed approximately four weeks prior to the beginning of the each term. Payment in full is
expected for each term or enrollment in an online payment plan (with initial payment) by billing due date. Cal U
accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa along with electronic (ACH) check payment online at
calu.edu/paymybill. Paper checks and money orders payable to California University of Pennsylvania payable in
U.S. dollars should be mailed to:
California University of Pennsylvania
Student Accounts Office
Box 83
250 University Ave.
California, PA 15419
Please include the student's CWID (Campus Wide ID Number) on all correspondence.

Billing Information

Cal U utilizes online e-billing. Students who take advantage of early/rolling registration should receive a Cal U
email announcing that the billing statement is available for viewing online through the VIP approximately four
weeks prior to the start of the term. Students who enroll within four weeks of the first day of the term should be
prepared to make payment at the time of registration. A paper bill will be sent for the initial term billing for each
term and last term billing for past due balances only.

Payment Plans

Payment plans are available each term. Payment plans enable students to pay their costs on a monthly basis.
Enrollment for the payment plan can be completed online via VIP. For the most up-to-date information on tuition,
fees, and room and board charges, visit calu.edu/paymybill and calu.edu/current-students/housing/index.htm.

Third-Party Billing

Some companies and government agencies pay tuition directly to the University. If tuition is to be paid in this
manner, authorizing forms or letters must be sent to the Student Accounts Office. This payment must be received
by the Student Accounts Office during the semester in which charges originate and cannot be used in lieu of
a personal payment for an authorized payment plan. This payment option does not apply to corporate tuition
reimbursement policies or when the payment amount is based on grades and received after the term has ended.

Refund Policy

Tuition and fees are adjusted for class withdrawals during the first week of the fall and spring semesters. After
the add/drop period ends, adjustments are made ONLY if a student withdraws from all enrolled classes. Refunds
are made to the amount of the charge, not the amount that has been paid to date. The refund policy is available
online and in the Student Accounts Office.
Financial aid recipients should refer to "refund/repayment policies" on the Cal U website for the financial aid
adjustment policy.

936

Tuition and Fees

Advance Deposit

All first-year, transfer and readmitted students are required to submit a $100 advance deposit payable to
California University of Pennsylvania. It is to be paid in advance of registration and is credited to the student's
account for the first semester. This is a nonrefundable fee.

Housing Application Service Fee

An application is required in order to reserve a room for the following academic year. This fee is nonrefundable
and is not deducted from room charges. Additional information regarding the housing application process is
located on the housing website: www.calu.edu/current-students/housing/index.htm.

Late Payment Fee

A late payment fee of $50 per month will be assessed when a student fails to pay the required fees by the due
date or when a student fails to pay according to an approved payment plan. (The structure of fees is subject
to change without prior notice and such changes shall take precedence over existing charges set forth in this
catalog.)

Return Check Charge

A $25 fee will be charged for any check (paper or ACH) that is made payable to California University of
Pennsylvania and returned by the bank because funds are unavailable for any reason or incorrect bank account
information (numbers) were entered by the student. (The structure of fees is subject to change without prior notice
and such changes shall take precedence over existing charges set forth in this catalog.)

Proxy

A completed Proxy Access form is required by University offices to release account information via phone. Proxy
Access Management is available through the Vulcan Information Portal - Academic/Banner Self Service/Proxy
Access.

937