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Academic Colleges, Departments, Programs:

Interdepartmental Programs:
African American Studies
American Studies
Ancient Studies
Asian Studies
Energy
Clustered Minors in Environmentally Sustainable Practices
European Studies 
Gerontology 
Humanities
Latin-American Studies
(Sciences and Humanities)
Legal Assistance Studies
Mathematical Economics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Native American Studies
Peace Studies
Women's Studies
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Interdepartmental Programs
Today's planners and decision makers need the ability to draw upon information from many sources. To give students broad backgrounds in a variety of subjects, interdepartmental programs require courses from more than one department.

COURSES:
CANST: Canadian Studies
ID: Interdepartmental
INTST: International Study Abroad
NSE: National Student Exchange
Interdepartmental Programs and Courses

150 Canada: Cultural Crossroads. (3)  
An interdepartmental introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, literature, art, and music defining Canada's individuality and international heritage. An examination of current issues on such topics as economic agreements, environment, education, health system, and multicultural relations.

101 Freshman Seminar. (1)  
Through individual assessment, readings on issues in education, and academic portfolios, skills necessary for freshman-year success are learned.

Prerequisite
: permission of the freshman academic advisor.

300 Related Field Experiences. (1-12)  
Available for advanced standing credit only and not through registration. Departments may use this course to grant students university credit on programs under their jurisdiction for field experience meeting departmental crediting criteria. Students must apply formally to the department chairperson for such credit and supply supporting documentation. The department determines the amount of credit to be granted and notifies the registrar. The Office of Academic Advising is informed of how the credit is to be applied to students' programs.
A total of 12 hours of credit may be earned.

400 Creating a Sustainable Future: The Clustered Minors Capstone. (3)  
Capstone course for minor programs in environmentally sustainable practices. Topics vary. Emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives on creating sustainable practices--environmentally and culturally--for the future. Seminar format, with visiting scholars working interactively.

Prerequisite:
completion of other required courses in one of the participating minor programs, junior or senior standing, permission of the instructor.
Open only to
minors in environmentally sustainable practices or by permission of the instructor.

INTERNATIONAL STUDY ABROAD (INTST)

INTST 300 International Study Abroad. (0-15)
Participation in an international study program at an approved study abroad site.  Hours earned can only be applied as general elective credit and must be taken credit/no credit.  Prerequisite: permission of the director of the center for international programs.  A total of 15 hours of credit may be earned.  

NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE (NSE)

399 National Student Exchange (12-17)
For participants in the National Student Exchange program and for registration purposes only.  Requires contact with department offices to obtain evaluation of course(s) before registration, if credit is to be applied to anything other than general electives.  Replaced by evaluated credit once transcripts from exchange institutions are received.
Prerequisite: permission of the Dean of University College.

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Interdepartmental Programs and Courses:


AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES

Minor: African American Studies

The African-American Studies minor explores the culture of black Americans and Africans to help all students understand themselves and relationships between blacks and whites. The knowledge of American, Caribbean, and African societies prepares students for careers in multinational business, multicultural education, law, journalism, radio, television, social work, and urban planning. For more information, call the Department of History at (765) 285-8700.

MINOR IN AFRICAN- AMERICAN STUDIES, 18-20 hours
PREFIX NO SHORT TITLE CR HRS
ANTH 211 Ethnicity (3) 3
or
263 African Cont (3) 3
ENG 354 Afr Am Lit
HIST 210 Black His U S (3)
or
372 Modrn Africa (3)
or
428 Caribbean (3) 3
9-11 hours from
GEOG 352 Africa (3)
MUHIS 439 Jazz Hist 1 (2)
PHIL 310 African Phil (3)
POLS 475 Minor Group (3)
SOC 421 Minorities (3) 9-11
_____
18-20 hrs
Students electing POLS 475 or SOC 421 should take appropriate University Core Curriculum courses to meet prerequisites.

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AMERICAN STUDIES

Minor
: American Studies
Courses:
AMSTU: American Studies

The American Studies minor helps students understand and appreciate the interrelationship of all facets of American society and culture. The program consists of courses in American history, literature, art, and other elements of American life and thought. It focuses on cultural diversity and social groups in American history.

The interdisciplinary approach of the American Studies minor cuts across traditional academic boundaries, giving students a unique view of the nation's social fabric and history. It equips students with knowledge and skills applicable to careers in education, journalism, business, advertising, publishing, government, and other types of work requiring a general understanding of American society and culture and an ability to conduct rigorous interdisciplinary analysis.

For more information, call the Department of History at (765) 285-8700.

MINOR IN AMERICAN STUDIES, 24 hours
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

Introduction to American Studies
AMSTU 101

Amer Studies (3)

or
HIST 101

Amer Studies (3)

3

Historical foundations
HIST 201

U S 1492-1876

3
202

U S 1877-Pres

3
6 hours from
American life electives
HIST 110

Int Hist Bus (3)

210

Black His U S (3)

215

Women Amer H (3)

222

Amer Pop Cul (3)

419

Tr Miss Fron (3)

421

Indians U S (3)

433

Am Life 1607 (3)

434

Am Life 1865 (3)

ANTH 242

Folklore (3)

331

No Am Indian (3)

471

Ethnohistory (3)

ECON 310

Econ Hist U S (3)

HIST 205

Int Sport Am (3)

or
PEP 205

Int Sport Am (3)

JOURN 101

Mass Media (3)

301

Hist Journ (3)

NREM 204

Am Env Hist (3)

POLS 130

Amer Nat Gov (3)

411

Amer Thought (3)

443

Am Const Law (3)

SOC 200

Social Org (3)

312

Leisure (3)

421

Minorities (3)

TCOM 200

Foundations (3)

363

Film Genres (3)

6

3 hours from
American thought electives
ENG 240

Amer Lit 1 (3)

340

Am 1860-1945 (3)

3

6 hours from
ARCH 428

Hist N A Arch (3)

LA 221

L A Hist 2 (3)

PLAN 220

Plan Hist 1 (3)

COMM 310

Publ Address (3)

380

Prac Commun (1-6)

ENG 240

Amer Lit 1 (3)

340

Am 1860-1945 (3)

346

Stu 19 Amer (3)

347

20th Cent Am (3)

348

Mod Co Dram (3)

349

20 Amer Poet (3)

354

Afr Am Lit (3)

358

Am Indian Lt (3)

402

Top Cult Stu (3)

445

Contmp Am Lit (3)

MUHIS 105 Mus Pop Cul (3)
439 Jazz Hist 1 (2)
440 Jazz Hist 2 (2)
PHIL 303

American (3)

RELST 101

Rel Am Cult (3)

6

_____
24 hrs
Students electing COMM 310 should complete their University Core Curriculum communication studies requirement first to satisfy the prerequisite. All other prerequisites are waived.

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COURSES:

AMERICAN STUDIES (AMSTU)

101 Introduction to American Studies. (3)
Survey of American studies as a field and as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of American civilization. Methods and theories of American studies will be discussed, along with major themes and topics in American life and thought.
Not open to students who have credit in HIST 101.

450 Reading and Independent Study. (1-3)
Topics for independent study and research to be chosen and investigated in consultation with an instructor who has expertise in the area involved.
Prerequisite: permission of the American Studies director.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

499 Selected Topics in American Studies. (3-9)
Survey and investigation of a specific topic, issue, or problem in American studies. Particular subject matter will be announced before each offering.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.

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ANCIENT STUDIES

Minor: Ancient Studies

The minor in Ancient Studies combines courses in anthropology, modern languages and classics, history, and philosophy. For more information, call the Department of History at (765) 285-8700.

MINOR IN ANCIENT STUDIES (liberal arts), 20 hours

PREFIX

NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

ANTH

103

Archaeology

3

CC

105

Classic Wrld

3

HIST

151

World Civ 1

3

PHIL

300

Hist Ancient

3

8 hours from

ANTH

310

O W Archaeol (3-6)

490

Indpen Study (1-3)

CC

201

Cult Life Gr (3)

202

Cult Life Ro (3)

301

Cl Lit Trans (3-6)

304

Ancient City (3)

305

Classic Myth (3)

HIST

450

Read Spec St (1-3)

461

Dvl Greek Cv (3)

462

Dvl Roman Cv (3)

464

Byzantin Civ (3)

PHIL

403

Read Spec St (1-3)

8

_____

20 hrs

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ASIAN STUDIES

Minor: Asian Studies

The Asian Studies Minor is designed to introduce students to Asian cultures and traditions and to help them become familiar with major cultural differences in customs and values. This minor prepares students for careers in multinational business and education and equips them with knowledge that is applicable to many liberal arts subjects. See the College of Sciences and Humanities, Interdepartmental, for this program.

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ENERGY

Minor: Energy

This interdepartmental minor gives students an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the development, use, and conservation of energy. Students may focus on solar and alternative energy systems, energy policy, economics, or planning. The minor complements majors in planning, business, industrial technology, and the life, physical, and earth sciences.

For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management at (765) 285-5780.

MINOR IN ENERGY, 21 HOURS
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

NREM 331

Enrg Min Res 

3

3 hours from
BIO 100

Life Sci (3)

GEOL 101

Planet Earth (3)

NREM 101 Env and Socy (3)
PHYCS 100 Cncpt Phycs (3)

3

15 hours from the following groups with at least one course from each:
Group 1
APHYS 420

Solar Ener 1 (4)

422

Solar Ener 2 (4)

GEOL 207

Envir Geol (3)

435 Petroleum (3)
NREM 341 Air Quality (3)
346 In Air Q Mgt (3)
PHYCS 220 Solar Energy (3)
Group 2
ITDPT 204

Engy Process (3)

252

Bldg Diag (3-15)

PLAN 433

Environ Plan (3)

435

Energy Plan (3)

Group 3
ECON 311

Environ Econ (3)

or
NREM 303

Environ Econ (3)

306

Slf Reli Liv (3)

369

Paid Pro Pra (1-4)

or
496

Pro Pra (1-4)

POLS 342

Publc Policy (3)

347

Env Law Poly (3)

15
_____
21 hrs
Students electing APHYS 420 are expected to meet the course prerequisite

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THE CLUSTERED MINORS IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Minors: Environmental Context for Business, Minor in Environmental Contexts in Health Care, Environmental Policy; Sustainable Land Systems; Technology and the Environment

A cluster of interdepartmental minors has been designed to address the growing need for students at Ball State University to increase their environmental literacy. The minors offer new opportunities for students to build experiences in environmental studies that cross disciplinary lines. The clustered-minors concept reinforces the importance of interdisciplinary exposure and a university education that reflects the needs of the future. 

The Clustered Minors in Environmentally Sustainable Practices share a common core of courses that provide a foundation of knowledge about important environmental issues. These courses--in ecology, environmental economics, and environmental ethics--are supplemented by additional carefully selected courses within each of the specialized programs that are described below. All students pursuing a minor within the cluster are encouraged to take NREM 101, Environment and Society, as an elective within the University Core Curriculum. To finish a program of study within any one minor, students enroll in a closing course that is shared by all the clustered minors, ID 400, Creating a Sustainable Future. Further information about ID 400 is addressed in the catalog section on  Interdepartmental Courses on page 35.

For more information or assistance with academic advising for any of the clustered minors, contact the Center for Energy Research, Education, and Service, AB 018, (765) 285-1135.

MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT FOR BUSINESS, 24 hours
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

BIO 216

Ecology

3
ECON 311

Environ Econ (3)

or
NREM 303

Environ Econ (3)

3
PHIL 230

Envir Ethics

3
BUSAD 300

Env Bsn Ctxt

3
ID 400

Sust Future

3
ITEDU 101

Intro Tech

3
MGT 251

Intr Opr Mgt

3
POLS 347

Env Law Poly

3
_____
24 hrs
BIO 100 should be taken as a University Core Curriculum elective and to satisfy the prerequisite for BIO 216 (BIO 112 recommended). ECON 201 should be taken before ECON 311/NREM 303 for University Core Curriculum requirement and to satisfy the prerequisite. B.S. or B.A. candidates for a major in the College of Business may substitute MGT 351 for MGT 251.
For further information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Programs (College of Business), WB 303, (765) 285-5329. Information or assistance may also be obtained by contacting the Center for Energy Research, Education, and Service, AB 018, (765) 285-1135.

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MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXTS IN HEALTH CARE, 24 hours
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

BIO 216

Ecology

3
ECON 311

Environ Econ (3)

or
NREM 303

Environ Econ (3)

3
PHIL 230

Envir Ethics

3
NUR 300

Env Cont Hlth

3
ID 400

Sust Future

3
9 hours of electives from
ANTH 342

Amer Culture (3)

CHEM 100

People Chem (3)

COMM 290

Intercul Com (3)

FCSFN

292

San Emp Trng (3)

FCSHS 202

Family Welln (3)

HSC 160

Human Health (3)

180

Prn Com Hlth (3)

482

Environ Hlth (3)

NREM 306 

Slf Reli Liv (3)

347

Occ Ind Hyg (3)

NUR 103

Hlth Behav (3)

PLAN 450

Neighbhd Pln (3)

PSYSC 301

Psych Health (3)

SOC 341

Medical Soc (3)

431

Gerontology (3)

SOCWK 230

Behav Envr 1(3)

9

_____

24 hrs
BIO 100 should be taken as a University Core Curriculum elective and to satisfy the prerequisite for BIO 216 (BIO 112 recommened). ECON 201 should be taken before ECON 311/NREM 303 as a University Core Curriculum elective and to satisfy the prerequisite.
For further information, contact the School of Nursing, CN 418, (765) 285-5571. Information or assistance may also be obtained by contacting the Center for Energy Research, Education, and Service, AB 018, (765) 285-1135.

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MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, 24 hours
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

BIO 216

Ecology

3

ECON 311

Environ Econ (3)

or
NREM 303

Environ Econ (3)

3

101

Env and Socy

3

PHIL 230

Envir Ethics

3

ID 400

Sust Future

3

POLS 347

Env Law Poly

3

3 hours each from two of the following:
Planning and Management
NREM 357

Intl Rur Dev (3)

405

Resourc Mgt (3)

PLAN 433

Environ Plan (3)

435

Energy Plan (3)

POLS 461

Com Plan Adm (3)

PSYSC 333

Environmental (3)

Policy and Administration
HIST 204

Am Env Hist (3)

or
NREM 204

Am Env Hist (3)

POLS 342

Publc Policy (3)

350

Pub Administ (3)

431

Legislation (3)

435

Intgov Relat (3)

449

Land Use Reg (3)

Individually-structured Applications
ECON 369

Internship (3-6)

NREM 369

Paid Pro Pra (1-4)

496

Pro Pra (1-4)

497

Spec Studies (1-6)

PLAN 369

Pd Intern (0)

POLS 369

Prof Exp (3-6)

6

Maximum of 3 hours credit may be applied to the minor from these courses with permission of the applicable department chairperson.

_____

24 hrs

ECON 201 should be taken before ECON 311/NREM 303 as a University Core Curriculum elective and to satisfy the prerequisite.
For further information, contact the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, WQ 110, (765) 285-5780. Information or assistance may also be obtained by contacting the Center for Energy Research, Education, and Service, AB 018, (765) 285-1135.

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MINOR IN SUSTAINABLE LAND SYSTEMS, 24 hours
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

BIO 216

Ecology

3
ECON 311

Environ Econ (3)

or
NREM 303

Environ Econ (3)

3
PHIL 230

Envir Ethics

3
ID 400

Sust Future

3
LA 471

Sust Land

3
9 hours from
ANTH 312

Ecology (3)

ARCH 498

Spec Project (3-6)

BIO 418

Com Eco Ecol (3)

BOT 480

Plant Ecol (3)

GEOL 207

Envir Geol (3)

HIST 204

Am Env Hist (3)

or
NREM 204

Am Env Hist (3)

LA 270

Env Syst (3)

NREM 205

Intl N R Con (3)

304

Sust Agric (3)

306

Slf Reli Liv (3)

357

Intl Rur Dev (3)

405

Resourc Mgt (3)

PLAN 433

Environ Plan (3)

435

Energy Plan (3)

460

Alt Com Plan (3)

POLS 347

Env Law Poly (3)

ZOOL 483

Wildlife Bio (3)

  9
_____
24 hrs
ECON 201 should be taken before ECON 311/NREM 303 as a University Core Curriculum elective and to satisfy the prerequisite.
For further information, contact the Department of Landscape Architecture, AB 226, (765) 285-1971. Information or assistance may also be obtained by contacting the Center for Energy Research, Education, and Service, AB 018, (765) 285-1135.

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MINOR IN TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 24 hours
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

BIO 216

Ecology

3
ECON 311

Environ Econ (3)

or
NREM 303

Environ Econ (3)

3
PHIL 230

Envir Ethics

3
ITEDU 206

Use Assess T

3
ID 400

Sust Future

3
9 hours from
ANTH 105

Evolution (3)

312

Ecology (3)

HIST 204

Am Env Hist (3)

or
NREM 204

Am Env Hist (3)

ITDPT 203

Matl Process (3)

204

Engy Process (3)

ITEDU 101

Intro Tech (3)

402

Desg Tec Sys (3)

NREM 211

Water Resour (3)

331

Enrg Min Res (3)

387

Waste Manage (3)

PLAN 433

Environ Plan (3)

POLS 281

Prob Em Nats (3)

9

_____

24 hrs

ECON 201 should be taken before ECON 311/NREM 303 as a University Core Curriculum elective and to satisfy the prerequisite.
For further information, contact the Department of Industry and Technology, AT 131, (765) 285-5642. Information or assistance may also be obtained by contacting the Center for Energy Research, Education, and Service, AB 018, (765) 285-1135.

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EUROPEAN STUDIES

Minor: European Studies
Courses:
EURO: European Studies

The European Studies minor is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of political, social, economic, geographic, and cultural issues faced by Europe. Defining Europe in its broadest geographical sense, from the Atlantic to the Urals, the European Studies minor draws together a variety of departments from a number of colleges to offer students a broad view of the challenges Europe is facing as it enters the twenty-first century. The framework of the European Studies minor is formulated so that students will emerge with enhanced knowledge and skills appropriate for careers in education, business, and government, as well as any other profession that values in-depth knowledge of the European continent and its inhabitants.

For more information, call the Office of European Studies, NQ 202, (765) 285-8788.

MINOR IN EUROPEAN STUDIES,
21 hours
Proficiency required in a continental European language by passing one course at the 300 level. The chair of Modern Languages and Classics will determine language equivalency in consultation with the European Studies Program director. Lower-level language courses will not count toward the minor.
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

Language requirement
3 hours from
300-level continental European language 3
Required courses
EURO 201

Contem Eur

3
401

Spec Top Sem

3
3 hours from
GEOG 355

West Europe (3)

HIST 456

Cold War (3)

POLS 382

Westn Europe (3)

3
Approved electives
9 hours from social science, humanities, and business with at least 3 hours from humanities or business 9
Social Science:
GEOG 355

West Europe (3)

356

Russ Neigh (3)

357

Cent Europe (3)

or
EURO 357

Central Europe (3)

HIST 456 Cold War (3)
458 Eur Strt Dip (3)
or
EURO 458 Eur Strt Dip (3)
HIST 459 Jews Eu Me (3)
POLS 313 Mod Wst Thot (3)
382 Westn Europe (3)
385 Euro Union (3)
or
EURO 385 Euro Union (3)
POLS 386 Pol Rus (3)
or
EURO 386 Pol Rus (3)
Humanities:
AHS 262 Modern Art (3)
ENG 205 Wrld Litertr (3)
400 Study Litert (3-6)
497 Mod Cont Nov (3)
FL 307 Eur Wom Lit (3)
or
EURO 307 Eur Wom Lit (3)
FL 308 Eur Films (3)
or
EURO 308 Eur Films (3)
PHIL 306 Contemporary (3)
Business:
ECON 315 Europ His (3)
MKG 472 Euro Mkg (3)
or
EURO 472 Euro Mkg (3)
Other approved courses:
EURO 369 Prof Exper (3)
405 Ind Stud (3)
479 Prac Exper (3)
____
21 hrs
Each student will sign an agreement with the European Studies Program director specifying the courses that will be taken to complete the requirements of this minor. Courses not on the above approved lists may be substituted to complete the minor with permission of the European Studies Program director. No more than 6 credit hours of the above courses will be applied toward the European Studies minor if they are also applied to a major, other minor, or University Core Curriculum distribution electives. Students electing ECON 315 must complete the prerequisite.

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COURSES:

EUROPEAN STUDIES (EURO)

201 Contemporary Europe. (3)
Interdisciplinary introduction to historical, geographical, political, social, economic, and cultural features of Europe. Current issues such as integration prospects, ethnic conflict, and environmental problems will also be examined.

307 European Women Writers. (3)
Readings in English translation of selected works of major twentieth-century women writers in European languages. Topics and works may vary. May not be applied to foreign language majors or minors.
Not open to students who have credit in FL 307.

308 European Culture through Films. (3)
Study of the cultures of European countries through the medium of films. Topics and films may vary. May not be applied to foreign language majors or minors.
Not open to students who have credit in FL 308.

357 Geography of Central Europe. (3)
Treats the spatial aspects of the physical and human environments of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Yugoslavia. Attention is given to physiographic, climatological, ethno-cultural, political, and economic development processes.
Not open to students who have credit in GEOG 357.

369 Professional Experience. (3)
Involves assigned duties in an organization, agency, corporation, or business dealing with European affairs, with appropriate monetary compensation.
Prerequisite: permission of the program director.
Not open to students who have credit in EURO 479.

385 Politics of the European Union. (3)
Study of the development of the European Union as an evolving political entity; its politics, institutions, policies; and the prospects for European unification.
Not open to students who have credit in POLS 385.

386 Politics of Russia and the Successor States. (3) Evaluation of political, economic, and social change and performance in Russia and other successor states of the former Soviet Union. Historical and geographical details are also treated.
Not open to students who have credit in POLS 386.

401 Special Topics Seminar. (3)
Capstone course for European Studies minor that investigates appropriate topics in European Studies.

405 Independent Study. (3)
Directed research graded and monitored by an appropriate faculty member in consultation with the program director.
Prerequisite: permission of the program director.

458 Strategy and Diplomacy of the European Great Powers Since 1860. (3)
Examines, interprets, and evaluates British, German, Russian, French, Italian, and Austrian strategy and diplomacy--economic, geographic, ideological, and military foundations of national power--focusing upon the "German Question," Eurocentrism, imperialism, two world wars, renewed multipolarity, the European Community, and the Cold War.
Not open to students who have credit in HIST 458.

472 Seminar in European Community Marketing. (3) Examines the effect of the Single European Market--political and economic integration of and removal of trade barriers in Europe--on the marketing strategies of American and European firms. Recommended for honors students.
Prerequisite: MKG 300; senior standing; or permission of the department chairperson.
Not open to students who have credit in MKG 472.

479 Practical Experience. (3)
Involves assigned duties in an organization, agency, corporation, or business dealing with European affairs, without monetary compensation.
Prerequisite: permission of the program director.
Not open to students who have credit in EURO 369.

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GERONTOLOGY

Minor: Gerontology
Courses:
GERON: Gerontology

Through the Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, the Center for Gerontology offers a minor in the study of aging and the aged. The center also consults with community organizations that provide direct services to the elderly, the Indiana State Commission on the Aging and Aged, the state network of Area Agencies on Aging, and nursing homes. For more information, call the institute at (765) 285-1293.

MINOR IN GERONTOLOGY, 24 hours
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

12 hours from core courses
EDAC 340 Ed Gerontoly (3)
EDPSY 325

Psy Late Lfe (3)

GERON 499 Intern Geron (3)
HSC 469

Health Aging (3)

SOC 431

Gerontology (3)

12
12 hours from
EDPSY 355 Adult Psych (3)
430 Mentl Health (3)
FCSFN 340

Prin Hum Ntr (3)

FCSHS 482 Family Relat (3)
HSC 468 Con Hlth Iss (3)
471 Death Dying (3)
PEP 493 Physiol Exer (3)
494 Tch Disb Pe (3)
POLS 350 Pub Administ (3)
SOC 341 Medical Soc (3)
Independent study, internships,or other approved electives as approved by the program director for gerontology at the Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology. 12
_____
24 hrs

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COURSES:

GERONTOLOGY (GERON)

392 Workshop in Applied Gerontology. (1-6)
Preservice or in-service education in selected areas of applied gerontology using a workshop or independent study format of concentrated study, presentation, demonstration, and practice. Specific content depends upon the problems or interest area the format addresses. Learners are encouraged to work out programs of personal study with help from other resource persons.
Prerequisite: permission of the director.
Credit may be applied to the minor in gerontology only with permission of the program director for gerontology at the Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

398 Topical Seminar in Applied Gerontology. (1-6)
Investigation of topics, problems, or issues in applied gerontology with discussion by all seminar participants under the guidance of the instructor.
Credit may be applied to the minor in gerontology only with permission of the program director for gerontology at the Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

499 Internship in Gerontology. (1-6)
Experience in one or more of the agencies, institutions, or programs now providing gerontological services or otherwise related to the field of gerontology. The internship is carried out under the joint supervision of the program director for gerontology and a practitioner representing the agency, institution, or program. Each student chooses the internship setting with guidance of a faculty sponsor and approval of the practitioner.
Prerequisite: permission of the program director for gerontology at the Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

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HUMANITIES

Minor: Humanities

This minor is designed for academically talented students (students who were admitted with distinction or who have maintained an overall grade-point average of 3.0). In addition to expanding the humanities studies for liberal arts students, this minor can be valuable for students pursuing teaching majors in one of the departments of the humanities. No more than 9 hours from this program may be counted toward major or minor programs offered by the Departments of English, history, modern languages and classics, and communication studies. For more information, call the Department of English at (765) 285-8580.

MINOR IN HUMANITIES, 24 hours
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SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

For academically talented students
HIST 453 Mod Wst Cult 3
HONRS 201 Humanities 1 3
202 Humanities 2 3
203 Humanities 3 3
3 hours from courses in American, British, and world
literature, ENG 240 or above 3
3 hours from
CC 303 Grk Rom Cult (3)
305 Classic Myth (3)
FR, GER, LAT, or SP literature 3
3 hours from
PHIL 100

Introduction (3)

202 Ethics (3)
RELST 101 Rel Am Cult (3)
151 Rel of World (3) 3
3 hours from
COMM 412 Rhetorc Crit (3)
420 Cl Rhet Thry (3)
THEAT 317 Hist Theat 1 (3)
319 Modern Theat (3) 3
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24 hrs

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LATIN-AMERICAN STUDIES (see College of Sciences and Humanities, Interdepartmental program.)


LEGAL ASSISTANCE STUDIES

Major: Legal Assistance Studies (options in: Public Law; Business)

This major prepares students for careers as legal assistants. As part of the program, students must complete internships with legal firms, banks, or corporations.

For more information, call the Department of Political Science  at (765) 285-8780.

MAJOR IN LEGAL ASSISTANCE STUDIES, 69 hours
PREFIX NO

SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

Interdisciplinary major requirements
Common core, 36 hours
ACC 266 Inc Tax Fund 3
BL 367 Estate Plan 3
POLS 130 Amer Nat Gov 3
141 Intro Parleg 3
142 Lgl Res Writ 3
143 Litigation 3
241 Family Law 3
244 Adv Lgl Res 3
369 Prof Exp (3)
or
479 Pract Exp (3) 3
342 Publc Policy (3)
or
431 Legislation (3) 3
455 Administ Law (3)
or
457 Alt Dis Res (3) 3
RE 332

Legal Asp Re

3
_____
36 hrs
Complete one option
Option 1: Public Law, 33 hours
ACC 201 Prin Acct 1 3
BL 260 Prin Bus Law 3
ECON 116 Survey Ideas 3
BEOA 225 Micro App 3
15 hours from
POLS 237 Stat Loc Pol (3)
238 Urban Gov U S (3)
340 Law Enforcmt (3)
347 Env Law Poly (3)
435 Intgov Relat (3)
443 Am Const Law (3)
444 Const Libert (3)
455 Administ Law (3)
457 Alt Dis Res (3)
CJC 350 Crimnl Evdnc (3)
351 Criminal Law (3)
ECON 332 Labr Rel Law (3)
JOURN 325 Journ Law (3)

15

6 hours from
POLS 140 Citizen Law (3)
433 Am Judic Sys (3)
449 Land Use Reg (3)
ACC 202 Prin Acct 2 (3)
BEOA 461 Mg Inf Tech (3)
BL 362 Lw Bus Assoc (3)
363 Uni Code Law (3)
CJC 101 Crim Jus Sys (3)
102 Intro Crim (3)
230 Intro Policg (3)
250 Intro Courts (3)
341 Comm Correct (3)
COMM 340 Ldrshp Comm (3)
CPSY 490 Issues Coun (3)
EDPSY 355 Adult Psych (3)
FIN 110 Pers Finance (3)
INS 270 Insurance (3)
473 Legal Aspcts (3)
MGT 200 Mngmt Prin (3)
MKG 200 Fundamentals (3)
SOC 431 Gerontology (3) 6
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33 hrs
Option 2: Business, 33 hours
Students interested in pursuing this option must complete the following courses before registering for 300- and 400-level business courses. Students must also complete MATHS 131 and 132 before enrollment in ECON 221.
ACC 201 Prin Acct 1 3
202 Prin Acct 2 3
BEOA 210 Bus Inf Sys 3
BL 260 Prin Bus Law 3
ECON 201 Elem Micro 3
202 Elem Macro 3
221 Bus Stats 3
12 hours from
BEOA 461 Mg Inf Tech (3)
BL 362 Lw Bus Assoc (3)
CJC 101 Crim Jus Sys (3)
102 Intro Crim (3)
230 Intro Policg (3)
250 Intro Courts (3)
341 Comm Correct (3)
350 Crimnl Evdnc (3)
351 Criminal Law (3)
COMM 340 Ldrshp Comm (3)
CPSY 490 Issues Coun (3)
ECON 302 Intrmd Macro (3)
332 Labr Rel Law (3)
EDPSY 355 Adult Psych (3)
FIN 110 Pers Finance (3)
POLS 140 Citizen Law (3)
340 Law Enforcmt (3)
347 Env Law Poly (3)
433 Am Judic Sys (3)
435 Intgov Relat (3)
443 Am Const Law (3)
444 Const Libert (3)
449 Land Use Reg (3)
455 Administ Law (3)
457 Alt Dis Res (3)
SOC 431 Gerontology (3)

12

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33 hrs
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69 hrs
ACC 266; BL 362, 367; CJC 350, 351; POLS 347; RE 332 are legal specialty classes. In addition to competing POLS 369 or 479 Internship for Paralegals, legal assistance studies students must complete at least one other legal specialty class outside the common core.
To pursue option 2 the student must have sufficient mathematical preparation to meet the prerequisite for ECON 221. (MATHS 132 or its equivalent is the prerequisite for ECON 221. MATHS 131 is the prerequisite for MATHS 132. MATHS 131 substitutes for MATHS 125, fulfilling the University Core Curriculum requirement and serving as the prerequisite course.)

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MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS

Major: Mathematical Economics

This major helps students understand the mathematical basis of economics. The program is designed for students preparing to teach either applied mathematics or economics. It also prepares students for careers as economic analysts and for rigorous graduate work. For more information, call the Department of Economics at (765) 285-5360.

MAJOR IN MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS, 53 hours
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CR HRS

ECON 201 Elem Micro 3
202 Elem Macro 3
301 Intrmd Micro 3
302 Intrmd Macro 3
421 Math Econ 3
CS 120 Comp Sci 1 3
MATHS 161 Appl Calc 1 3
162 Appl Calc 2 3
217 Lin Algebra  4
221 Stat Methods 3
335 Math Models 3
6 hours from
ECON 345 Gov Budgets (3)
351 Internat Eco (3)
441 Monetary Pol (3) 6
6-7 hours from
MATHS 351 Math Finance (4)
362 Numer Anls 1 (3)
456 Linear Prog (3) 6-7
6-7 hours from
ECON and MATHS 6-7
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53 hrs

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MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE STUDIES

Minor: Medieval and Renaissance Studies (liberal arts)
(Options in: English; Modern Languages and Classics;
History)

This minor encourages an appreciation of the foundations of Western culture. The minor is also an initial preparation for professional careers in libraries, museums, and institutions of higher education. For more information, call the Department of English at (765) 285-8580.

MINOR IN MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE STUDIES (liberal arts), 24 hours
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SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

ENG 260 Brit Lit 1 3
HIST 151 World Civ 1 (3)
or
152 World Civ 2 (3) 3
3 hours from
FR 334 Civ Cult Old (3)
GER 335 Civ Cult (3)
SP 334 Civ Cult Sp (3)
FL 490 Indpen Study (1-9) 3
3 hours from
AHS 101 Art Survey 1 (3)
POLS 312 Early W Thot (3) 3
3 hours from
ANTH 103 Archaeology (3)
111 Global Div (3)
ARCH 432 Arch Intrior (3)
COMM 420 Cl Rhet Thry (3)
ECON 201 Elem Micro (3)
GEOG 355 West Europe (3)
MATHS 460 Hist of Math (3)
MUHIS 330 Music Histry (3)
PHIL 300 Hist Ancient (3)
RELST 251 Old Testamnt (3)
252 New Testamnt (3)
THEAT 317 Hist Theat 1 (3)
318 Hist Theat 2 (3) 3
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15 hrs
Complete one option
Option 1: English, 9 hours
9 hours from
ENG 280 Brit Lit 2 (3)
322 Dev Eng Lang (3)
368 Englsh Drama (3)
400 Study Litert (3-9)
462 Chaucer (3)
464 Shakespeare (3)
472 Milton (3) 9
Option 2: Modern Languages and Classics, 9 hours
9 hours from
CC 101 Word Orgins (3)
205 Myths World (3)
303 Grk Rom Cult (3)
305 Classic Myth (3)
FR 401 Hist Lit 1 (3)
498 Readings (1-9)
GER 401 Hist Lit 1 (3)
498 Readings (1-9)
LAT 301 Prose 1 (3)
302 Poetry 1 (3)
303 Prose 2 (3-6)
304 Poetry 2 (3)
401 Hist Lit 1 (3)
402 Hist Lit 2 (3)
403 Sem Prose (3-6)
404 Sem Poetry (3-6)
498 Readings (1-9)
SP 498 Readings (1-9) 9
Option 3: History, 9 hours
9 hours from
HIST 151 World Civ 1 (3)
or
152 World Civ 2 (3)
300 Internship (3-12)
450 Read Spec St (1-3)
461 Dvl Greek Cv (3)
462 Dvl Roman Cv (3)
463 Medieval Civ (3)
464 Byzantin Civ (3)
467 Renais Refrm (3)
475 Br 1485-1714 (3)
477 Eng Constitu (3) 9
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24 hrs
Students electing FR 334, GER 335, or SP 334 must have two years of college credit or the equivalent in the elected language. Recommended for students pursuing liberal arts. Students electing FL 490 will enroll in either 3 hours of independent study or classroom instruction in continental literature in translation, which may be taken in conjunction with, for example, FL 306 or HONRS 202.
Topics for ENG 400 will be subject to approval by the department program advisor. Prerequisite will be waived for students enrolled in this program.
Projects for HIST 300 will be subject to approval by the department program advisor.
Topics for FR 498, GER 498, LAT 498, and SP 498 will be subject to approval by the department program advisor.
Students are advised to consult with the appropriate department for prerequisites or exclusions from certain courses.

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NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES

Minor: Native American Studies

This minor is a comprehensive study of Native Americans. It supplements programs in the social sciences and those requiring a multicultural component. For more information, call the Department of Anthropology at (765) 285-1575.

MINOR IN NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES, 18 hours
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SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

ANTH 331 No Am Indian 3
ENG 358 Am Indian Lt 3
HIST 421 Indians U S 3
9 hours from
ANTH 320 N W Archae (3-6)
330 Nat Am Cult (3-6)
332 Ind Gr Lakes (3)
437 Indian Probl (3)
440 Field Trip (3-6)
471 Ethnohistory (3)
482 Sw Indians (3)
HIST 415 Indiana (3)
419 Tr Miss Fron (3) 9
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18 hrs

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PEACE STUDIES AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Minor: Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

The interdisciplinary Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution minor addresses the sources of war, social oppression, and violence and the challenges of promoting peace and justice. It also examines proposals, such as mediation, to promote redress of grievances. For more information, call the Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution, (765) 285-1622.

MINOR IN PEACE STUDIES AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION, 18 hours
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SHORT TITLE

CR HRS

HIST 302 Intro Peace 3
POLS 457 Alt Dis Res (3)
or
COMM 442 Conflict (3) 3
Group 1, Peace studies, 3 hours from
CJC 312 Victimology (3)
GEOG 470 World Pol Ge (3)
HIST 215 Women Amer H (3)
452 Wom Mod Eur (3)
RELST 151 Rel of World (3)
SOC 242 Problems (3)

3

Group 2, Conflict management, 3 hours from
JOURN 101 Mass Media (3)
326 Media Ethics (3)
416 World Press (3)
NREM 101 Env and Socy (3)
PHIL 230 Envir Ethics (3)
POLS 293 Int Relatns (3)
392 U N Intl Org (3)
SOCWK 400 SOCWK Pra 3 (3)
410 SOCWK Pra 4 (3)

3

Group 3, Multiculturalism, 3 hours from
ANTH 211 Ethnicity (3)
437 Indian Probl (3)
COMM 290 Intercul Com (3)
CPSY 470 Crs Cul Coun (3)
EDMUL 205 Multi Educ (3)
206 Adv Etnc Grp (3)
ENG 354 Afr Am Lit (3)
HIST 210 Black His US (3)
371 Modern Asia (3)
373 Middle East (3)
428 Caribbean (3)
POLS 475 Minor Group (3) 3
3 additional hours from above 3
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18 hrs

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WOMEN'S STUDIES

Minor: Women's Studies
Courses:
WMNST: Women's Studies

This interdisciplinary minor is designed to offer students a comprehensive program for the investigation of women's experiences and introduces the theories and methodologies of the discipline of women's studies. In doing so, attention will be paid to issues of gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, age, race, class, ethnicity, and religious differences.

For more information, call the Women's Studies Program at (765) 285-5451.

MINOR IN WOMEN'S STUDIES, 18 hours
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SHORT TITLE

CR HRS
WMNST 210

Women Stds

3
15 hours from
WMNST 400

Spec Topics (3)

498

Indpen Study (1-3)

AED 498

Seminar (3-9)

ANTH 341

Anth Women (3)

CC 302

Wmn in Antiq (3)

ENG 490

Women Lit (3)

FL 307

Eur Wom Lit (3)

HIST 215

Women Amer H (3)

HSC 472

Women Health (3)

SOC 235

Women (3)

PSYSC 324

Psych Women (3)

POLS 474

Women Poltcs (3)

WMNST 369

Internship (1-6)

or
479

Unpaid Intrn (1-6)

SOC 424

Family (3)

or
POLS 241

Family Law (3)

or
HIST 452

Wom Mod Eur (3)

SOC 434

Hu Sexuality (3)

or
HSC 261

Health Sex (3)

or
PSYSC 277

Sexual Behav (3)

15
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18 hrs
For counseling and guidance, students should inquire at the Office of Women and Gender Studies, BB 108.
(765) 285-5451.
It is strongly suggested that students balance their programs with at least one elective from the humanities and one elective from the biological and social sciences. Students electing SOC 424 or 434 should complete SOC 100 first as a social and behavioral science University Core Curriculum requirement and to satisfy the prerequisite. Students electing PSYSC 277 or 324 should complete PSYSC 100 first as a social and behavioral science University Core Curriculum requirement and to satisfy the prerequisite.
Other courses may be substituted with the approval of the director of the Women and Gender Studies Program.

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COURSES:

WOMEN'S STUDIES (WMNST)

210 Women's Studies. (3)
Introduction to women's studies. Woman-centered interdisciplinary investigation into women's experiences in Western culture and introduction to the discipline of women's studies.

369 Paid Internship. (1-6)
Supervised work in paid job settings in which students integrate job experiences with their acquired knowledge of women's studies. Involves assigned duties in an organization, agency, corporation, or business, with appropriate monetary compensation.
Prerequisite: WMNST 210 and permission of the Women and Gender Studies Program director.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

400 Special Topics. (3)
Survey and investigation of gender-related topics or issues in women's studies with emphasis on material not covered by existing courses. Exact content announced in advance of each offering.
Prerequisite: permission of the Women and Gender Studies Program director.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

479 Unpaid Internship. (1-6)
Supervised participation in a mentorship relationship in which students gain work-related experience and apply acquired knowledge of women's studies. Involves voluntary participation in an organization, agency, corporation, or business.
Prerequisite: WMNST 210 and permission of the Women and Gender Studies Program director.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

498 Independent Study. (1-3)
Topics for independent study and research to be chosen and investigated in consultation with instructors with special competence in the topic involved. The credit hours may be accumulated in more than one semester.
Prerequisite: permission of the Women and Gender Studies Program director.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

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