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Geography (GEOG) |
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GEOG 233 - Topics 1-3 hours
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GEOG 251 - Resource Management 3 hours
Introduction to the global range of natural resources, the economic and political contexts of their development and the resulting physical and societal impacts. Cross-listed as ENVS 251 . Prerequisite: GEOG 101 . Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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GEOG 255 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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GEOG 256 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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GEOG 257 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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GEOG 355 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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GEOG 356 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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GEOG 357 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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GEOG 455 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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GEOG 456 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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GEOG 457 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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Geology (GEOL) |
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GEOL 110 - Introduction to Physical Geology 3 hours
An introduction to earth’s materials, geophysical processes acting on them and the resulting landforms and landscapes. G.E.
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GEOL 110L - Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory 2 hours
Laboratory experience to accompany GEOL 110 . Prerequisite: GEOL 110 or concurrent enrollment. GEOL 110 must be completed before it can be used as G.E. credit. G.E. $40 lab fee.
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History (HIST) |
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HIST 101 - Western Civilization I 3 hours
European history from Greece to 1715. G.E.
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HIST 102 - Western Civilization II 3 hours
European history since 1715. G.E.
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HIST 111 - World History to 1500 3 hours
This course surveys the major developments that have shaped the human experience from the earliest civilization to 1500 CE. The course examines overall patterns of early global history, characteristics of the world’s major premodern civilizations, and the relationships and exchanges among these societies. Major themes include humans and their environment, culture, politics and government, economics and social structures. Students also gain insight into the historical roots of many of the world’s major cultural traditions. G.E. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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HIST 112 - World History Since 1500 3 hours
This course surveys the major developments that have shaped the human experience since 1500 CE. The course examines overall patterns of global history, characteristics of the world’s major modern civilizations, and the relationships and exchanges among these societies. Major themes include humans and their environment, culture, politics and government, economics, and social structures. Students also gain insight into the historical roots of many of the world’s major cultural traditions. G.E. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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HIST 121 - American History to 1877 3 hours
A survey of institutions, politics, culture and society in America from colonization to reconstruction. G.E.
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HIST 122 - American History Since 1877 3 hours
A survey of institutions, politics, culture and society in America from reconstruction to the present. G.E.
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HIST 233 - Topics 3 hours
Selected courses approved by the History and Social Sciences Department for history credit.
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HIST 294 - Introduction to the Historian’s Craft 3 hours
Designed for the History major or minor, but open to nonmajors as well, this course provides hands-on exploration of history and gives students a broad foundation in learning how to think and work as historians. Topics include the assessment of issues such as causes of events and the reliability of evidence. Students will learn how to critically analyze primary and secondary sources and use a variety of approaches to history, including oral history, quantitative history and digital history. As a central project, students will craft a research proposal as a solid foundation for more advanced work in the history major/minor. Prerequisite: 6 of HIST courses at the 100-level. Completion with a grade of C or higher is required.
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HIST 303 - History and Philosophy of Modern Science 3 hours
Evolution of scientific thought from 1600 A.D. to the present. Cross-listed as PHIL 303 . Prerequisite: HIST 102 .
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HIST 304 - History of Latin America 3 hours
Survey of the history of Latin America from the colonial period to the present. The study of the development of colonial structures, the impact of colonization on the native peoples, the struggle for independence, colonial legacies, economic dependency, and ethnic, gender, and class relations helps students to gain an understanding of the major themes in Latin American history. The class also considers the relationship between Latin American countries and the United States, as well as political and social movements throughout the region. The class considers examples from the histories of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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HIST 312 - 20th Century American Diplomatic History 3 hours
Diplomacy since 1890s and emergence of the nation as a world power. Prerequisite: HIST 122 .
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HIST 314 - Modern China 3 hours
Chinese history since 1800. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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HIST 316 - Modern Japan 3 hours
Japanese history since 1800. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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HIST 318 - The U.S. and the Vietnam War 3 hours
Analysis of American involvement in the Vietnam War from 1955 to 1975. The events of the armed conflict are placed in a multiplicity of contexts to reveal political, diplomatic, military, social and economic factors. This course considers the deployment of armed forces in addition to the impact of the peace movement. Significant attention is given to the challenges of the Cold War, the dynamics of popular culture, and the fall of South Vietnam. Prerequisite: HIST 122 .
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HIST 319 - History and Democracy in the Modern Middle East 3 hours
As an introduction to the social, political, religious and intellectual history of the Middle East from the 1700s to the present day, this course pays particular attention to the following topics: the nature of the Middle Eastern social and political institutions; tensions between reform and purifying impulses in Islamic religious currents; the Ottoman period, western imperialism; paths of modernization; the Arab-Israeli conflict; the historical context for the emergence of political Islam; and the Arab Spring of 2011. Cross-listed as ANTH 319 . Prerequisite: HIST 102 or HIST 112 . Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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HIST 321 - History of the Modern U.S. 3 hours
Analysis of the reformation of the United States during the era of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The course explores the story of how Americans endured the Great Depression and eventually prevailed in their struggle against totalitarianism. In particular, it highlights the anxieties of the new era, the stock market crash of 1928, the New Deal policies of FDR and the military campaigns of World War II. Significant themes of gender, class, power and warfare are traced from the twilight of the roaring twenties to the dawn of the atomic age. Prerequisite: HIST 122 .
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HIST 322 - Women and Gender in World History 3 hours
This course examines the history of women around the globe from 1500 to the present. This course examines gender as a system of power relations that has been integral to the shaping of national and international politics and public policy and to the development of national and international economies. The class explores the meanings of women’s status across continents, cultures and historical periods; examines how women have attempted to define, maintain or gain power in changing historical circumstances; identifies common dilemmas and struggles faced by women; and considers how changing definitions of gender have intersected with ideas about race and ethnicity throughout world history. Cross-listed as WMST 322 . Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HIST 329 - Warfare, Witches and the Outlines of Modern Life: Early Modern Europe, 1550-1700 3 hours
Early modern Europe served as a kind of precedent for modern life, through developments such as the nationstate, free-trade economies, competitive empire-building, and science and industry. The course explores traditional topics such as the Reformation, the Thirty Years’ War, absolutism and constitutionalism, and the Scientific Revolution, as well as more recent histories of women, popular culture, sexuality, peasant life, and magic. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or HIST 111 .
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HIST 332 - The European Renaissance 3 hours
During the age of the Renaissance, scholars, artists, ecclesiastics, princes and courtiers consciously turned from medieval tradition and cultivated a renewal of classical Greek and Roman cultures. This course explores the cultural, intellectual, religious, political and economic lives of the men and women of Renaissance Europe from its inception in mid-14th century Italy to its culmination in Early-Modern Northern Europe. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or HIST 111 .
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HIST 334 - The European Enlightenment 3 hours
This course traces the transformation of European culture and society between the last decades of the 17th century and the end of the 18th century. Texts include political and philosophical essays, theological works, and examples from the “literary underground” of the 18th century. While drawing significantly on select major writers such as Voltaire, Diderot, Condorcet and the Scottish moralists, the course also examines figures who are sometimes overlooked in introductory surveys, such as Daniel Defoe, Richard Price and Mary Wollstonecraft. The overall goal of the course is to provide both an extended contact with the works of one particular historical period, and to survey the different ways in which historians have approached the period. Prerequisite: HIST 102 or HIST 112 .
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HIST 335 - 19th Century Europe 3 hours
This course focuses on the major transformations in European politics, economics, culture and society between the French Revolution and World War I. Topics include Napoleonic Europe, industrialization, the emergence of class as a concept for explaining fundamental social change, the revolutions of 1848, the unification of Germany and Italy, the expansion of European imperialism especially as seen in Africa, and the convergence of tensions which contributed to the outbreak of World War I. Prerequisite: HIST 102 or HIST 112 .
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HIST 336 - 20th Century Europe 3 hours
Exploration of patterns of difference and commonality across the countries of Europe. From World War I through the Russian Revolution, the rise of fascism and totalitarianism, and through the Cold War, an often ferocious ideological battle between liberal democracy, communism and fascism dominated European life. As the Cold War came to an end and the ideal of a united European community emerged, the relations between countries and peoples changed dramatically. Moreover, in almost all of these aspects of European relations, the workings of nationality, race, and ethnicity played important roles. In addition to confronting the profound ethical dilemmas which accompanied one of the darkest centuries of Europe’s history, students complete this class with a factual and conceptual understanding of the dynamic political, economic, social and cultural factors which affected Europe between 1914 and the 21st century. Prerequisite: HIST 102 or HIST 112 .
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HIST 337 - Fascism in Europe, 1900-1945 3 hours
Explores how and why fascist groups achieved power in European states during the early 20th century. Topics include political mobilization, social engineering, resistance and collaboration, racism/anti-Semitism, and gender policies, foreign policy, imperial aims and mass violence. The course concludes by exploring the legacies fascists left behind for Europe and the world. Prerequisite: HIST 102 or HIST 112 .
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HIST 339 - History of Modern Africa 3 hours
This course offers a history of Africa from the early 19th century to the present day. The course examines the European imperial scramble to colonize Africa during the later 1800s and early 1900s, the broader integration of African societies into the world economy during that process, the social, political and cultural impact of imperial policies, Western popular images of Africa in the colonial period, the nationalist struggles that resulted in the independent African states, and the achievements of – and persistent problems faced by – those post-colonial states. Cross-listed as ANTH 339 . Prerequisite: HIST 102 or HIST 112 .
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HIST 340 - Philosophy of Revolution 3 hours
Examination of the nature of revolution-intellectual, philosophical, economic and political. Cross-listed as PHIL 340 .
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HIST 342 - American Civil War 3 hours
Analysis of the American Civil War during the 19th century. The course assesses the causes and the consequences of the sectional conflict between the North and the South. In particular, it examines the politics of chattel slavery, the crisis of the federal Constitution, the campaigns of the Union and Confederate forces and the plans for post-war reconstruction. Furthermore, significant themes of politics, gender, warfare and labor are considered. Prerequisite: HIST 121 .
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HIST 348 - World War II 3 hours
Analysis of the causes and consequences of the Second World War from a transnational perspective. This course examines the major events of the armed conflict from 1939 to 1945 while featuring the remembrances of combatants and non-combatants in Europe and Asia. The impact of “total war” on modernity is considered, as is the geopolitical realignment of the post-war world. Prerequisite: HIST 102 or HIST 112 .
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HIST 350 - American Revolution 3 hours
Analysis of the American Revolution during the 18th century. The course considers the causes and the consequences of the colonial rebellion against the British Empire in North America. In particular, it focuses upon the cultural, economic, military and constitutional issues shaping the struggle for independence. Significant attention is given to the clash of values, interest, arms and ambitions transforming the thirteen colonies into the United States before 1787. Prerequisite: HIST 121 .
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HIST 352 - American Environmental History 3 hours
Analysis of American environmental history from the colonial period to the present. This course considers the interrelationships between human society and the natural world in different bioregions of North America, focusing upon how ideas, attitudes, traditions, institutions and technologies have reshaped and have been reshaped by ecosystems. It traces American Indian ecology, agricultural land use, natural resource conservation, urban pollution and modern environmental movements. It offers special attention to social constructions of the environment such as romantic mysticism, utilitarian instrumentalism and ecological science. Cross-listed as ENVS 352 . Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HIST 353 - Missouri History 3 hours
Survey of Missouri’s development from colonization to the present. This course examines the contributions of Missouri and its citizens to the development of the U.S. In particular, it will highlight the state’s diverse cultural heritage and distinctive political culture. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HIST 358 - The Making of Modern Britain 3 hours
Exploration of the most important social, economic and political developments in Britain since the beginning of the 18th century covers topics including the rise of industrial society, Victorian ideas and attitudes, British feminism, the rise and fall of the British Empire, the emergence of the Labour Party and British socialism, the impact of the two world wars and postwar political and social changes. Certain themes are stressed, such as the relationship between elite and popular politics, the development of the state, changing configurations of empire, and transformations in social and gender relations. Prerequisite: HIST 102 or HIST 112 .
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HIST 359 - Rise and Fall of the British Empire 3 hours
This course traces the emergence of an England-centered empire, which from the 1600s to the near-present facilitated a vast and violent movement of goods, peoples, technologies, diseases, cultural artifacts and cultural practices. Attention is paid to issues of negotiation, domination and resistance; the effects of gender across cultures; politicization, identity formation, and nationalism; the complications and uses of race; and the empire’s effects on Britain. Prerequisite: HIST 102 or HIST 112 .
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HIST 362 - History of the American West 3 hours
Analysis of Western America from colonization to the present. The course traces the imperial, commercial, intellectual and social relationships constituting the trans-Mississippi region. In particular, it appraises the interactions of diverse populations in a frontier borderland over the course of several generations. Furthermore, significant attention is given to territorial acquisition, population mobility, economic development and popular culture. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HIST 370 - American Military History 3 hours
Analysis of the military history of the United States from the colonial period to the present. This course considers the role and use of armed forces in relation to the social, cultural, political, economic, and technological development of the United States. It not only addresses such themes as wartime strategy, operational tactics, and combat technology, but also the impact of warfare on society and on the remembrances of ordinary men and women in uniform. Significant attention is given to the evolution of civil-military relations, the advent of professionalism in the military, the non-military uses of the military, and the military’s role as a tool for global power. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HIST 371 - History of American Business 3 hours
Analysis of American business from the colonial period to the present. The course traces the entrepreneurial adventures of small as well as large firms. It focuses upon economic trends that created a modern industrial order, wherein the corporation assumed a dominant position in the U.S. Significant attention is given to key leaders of the free enterprise system. Cross-listed as MGMT 371 . Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HIST 372 - American Indian History 3 hours
Analysis of American Indian history from prehistory to the present. The course considers the integrity and viability of indigenous societies in North America, the dynamic process of cultural persistence and change, and the clash of cultures that began with European conquest. In particular, it traces the formation and operation of U.S. government policy toward the “first peoples” over the course of several generations. Particular attention is given to the pre-contact traditions, survival strategies and tribal sovereignty exemplified by native communities in the U.S. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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HIST 373 - Women and Gender in American History 3 hours
This course examines the history of women in the United States from the colonial era to the present. This course examines gender as a system of power relations that has been integral to the shaping of American politics and public policy, and to the development of the American economy. The class explores the meaning of women’s status across cultures and historical periods; examines how women have attempted to define, maintain, or gain power in changing historical circumstances; identifies common dilemmas and struggles faced by women; and considers how changing definitions of gender have intersected with ideas about race and ethnicity throughout American history. Cross-listed as WMST 373 . Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HIST 374 - African American History 3 hours
This course explores the major themes in African American history, from its roots in 15th-century West Africa to contemporary U.S. society. Course materials cover the major political, economic, social and cultural factors that have shaped the African and African American experience in the United States. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HIST 381 - History of Christianity: The Early Church 3 hours
Development of Christianity from its origins to the eve of the Reformation. Emphasis is on the evolution of theology within the context of Western civilization. Specific subjects include ancient Hebrew thought, Hellenism, Gnosticism, the historical Jesus, the Trinity, Augustine, medieval theology, heresies, etc. Cross-listed as RELI 381 . Prerequisite: HIST 101 .
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HIST 382 - Christianity in the Modern World 3 hours
Development of Christian thought from the late Middle Ages to the present. Emphasis is on the confrontation of Christian theology with modernity. Specific subjects are: the Reformation, Counter-Reformation, the scientific revolution, the Enlightenment, Liberal Theology, the Theology of Crisis, etc. Cross-listed as RELI 382 . Prerequisite: HIST 102 .
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HIST 391 - Imperial Russia 3 hours
Russian history from the founding of Kiev to the death of Alexander I, with emphasis on the Princes of Kiev, the Mongols, Russian Orthodoxy, Time of Troubles, the Romanovs, Catherine the Great, Peter the Great, Napoleon and the beginning of the revolutionary tradition. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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HIST 392 - History of Russia 1825 to Present 3 hours
Major historical developments from the death of Alexander I through the coming of Marxism, the Revolution of 1917, Stalin, the Great Patriotic War, the Cold War, to the Commonwealth of Independent States. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HIST 394 - Modern Historiography: The West and the World 3 hours
This is a seminar on the history of modern historical writing, with particular attention given to conceptual theories which affect historical investigation. Topics dealt with in this course include connections between nationalism and historiography, the emergence of historical scholarship as a professional endeavor, historiography and decolonization, recent directions in historical research, and global historiography. The course is highly useful for the senior thesis and is especially recommended for students considering graduate study. Prerequisite: HIST 294 and Junior Standing.
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HIST 399 - History Internship 1-12 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Students typically work at an historical society, archive, historical site or similar agency or organization. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Students may register for no more than 12 history internship credits (HIST 399 and HIST 499 combined) during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: Three hours of history credit; Junior standing; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at time of registration of internship. The seminar is the culminating experience for graduation as a history major. Completion with a grade of C or higher required.
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HIST 494 - Historical Research and Methods 3 hours
The culminating seminar for graduation as a History major. Historical Research and Methods is a seminar dedicated to the research and writing of a senior thesis. All participants are expected to apply the techniques of scholarship as generally accepted by the historical profession. The seminar is the culminating experience for graduation as a history major. Completion with grade of C or higher is required. Prerequisites: HIST 121 ; HIST 122 ; HIST 101 or HIST 111 ; HIST 102 or HIST 112 ; HIST 294 and nine hours of HIST electives at the 300 or 400 level.
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HIST 499 - Advanced History Internship 1-3 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Students typically work at an historical society, archive, historical site or similar agency or organization. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Students may register for no more than 12 history internship credits (HIST 399 and HIST 499 combined) during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: Minimum nine hours of history coursework; Senior standing; minimum 3.0 GPA in major core classes at time of registration for internship.
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Honors (HNRS) |
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HNRS 310 - Honors Service 1 hour
All students participating in the Honors Program must complete this course prior to graduation. Students must design a community service activity, choose a professor to direct that activity, and perform the project. Requires 45 hours of service activity. Prerequisite: Eligibility for Honors Program.
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HNRS 340 - Schiffman Ethics in Society Lecture 3 hours
Each year a renowned scholar or public figure is invited to the main campus to speak on the role of ethics in society. This course is a careful review of the writings by this year’s speaker as well as an investigation of the literature surrounding the topic of the guest’s presentation May be repeated. Prerequisite: Eligibility for Honors Program.
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HNRS 350 - Topics 3 hours
An investigation of some great idea or ideas in the liberal arts and sciences, a focus on an epoch or trend in cultural history, an in-depth study of an alternative culture or a myopic biography. Examples: Beauty, Chaos Theory, Evolution & Fundamentalism, The Civil Rights Movement, What Are Numbers?, theories of humor, redefining photographic truth, etc. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Eligibility for Honors Program.
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HNRS 484 - Honors 3 hours
Open to students who have been accepted as candidates for degrees with Distinction and who are registering for their final semester of coursework. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Honors Program required.
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Human Services (HUMS) |
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HUMS 105 - Introduction to Human Services 3 hours
Introduction to the profession, practice and career options of human services.
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HUMS 250 - Working with Individuals 3 hours
Theories and methods for working with individuals.
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HUMS 300 - Exploring Research 3 hours
Finding, understanding, critical analysis and communication of empirically based research for practice application. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or MATH 170 .
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HUMS 310 - Military Case Work 3 hours
Examination of the unique challenges and opportunities facing veterans, active duty military and their families. Topics include programs and services specific to these populations. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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HUMS 325 - Case Management 3 hours
Introduction to case management theory, models of case management and skills necessary to function effectively as case managers. Content includes the use and case management implications of psychotropic medications. Students develop abilities to serve special populations in a case management role. Prerequisite/Corequisite: HUMS 105 or PSYC 101 .
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HUMS 333 - Topics 3 hours
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HUMS 335 - Working with Groups 3 hours
Theoretical foundations, knowledge, values and skills of human service practice as they apply to working with groups. Prerequisite: HUMS 105 or PSYC 101 .
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HUMS 340 - Working with Families 3 hours
Examination of family function and assessment using the major models, theories and perspectives of family and family therapy. Students learn how to apply those theories and perspectives to assess families in conjunction with other assessment tools such as ecomaps and genograms. Prerequisite: HUMS 105 or PSYC 101 (courses may be taken as corequisite).
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HUMS 345 - Working with Communities and Organizations 3 hours
The values, knowledge and skills of human service practice in the context of communities and organizations. Prerequisite: HUMS 105 or PSYC 101 (courses may be taken as corequisite).
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HUMS 350 - Social Gerontology 3 hours
Social, psychological and physical aspects of aging, including the consequences of the societal demographic shifts toward an increasingly aged society. Investigates the research on death and dying and the role of the elderly in our society. Additionally, generates an understanding of the theoretical perspectives on aging. Cross-listed as SOCI 350 . Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HUMS 365 - American Social Policy 3 hours
Nature and development of American social policy, including the history of current structures of social welfare services, the role of policy in service delivery and analyses of current social policy issues including family policy, health care policy, drug policy, tax policy and other topical issues. Cross-listed as SOCI 365 . Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HUMS 375 - Disabilities 3 hours
Examination of issues faced by persons with disabilities and the social injustice which they have historically experienced. Different theories or approaches used to understand the situation of persons with disabilities are examined. Particular issues and areas of need experienced by individuals having different types of disabilities (mobility, sensory, cognitive, etc.) are explored. It considers the consequences and dynamics of systemic barriers that threaten to compromise or exclude the participation of persons with disabilities in social, economic, and political processes. Various perspectives on equality are explored from the point of view of their impact on this vulnerable population. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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HUMS 380 - Substance Abuse 3 hours
Examination of substance use and abuse and the progressive nature of addiction. Factors leading to regular and problematic use are explored. An overview of the pharmacological effects of drugs within major drug categories, theories of addiction, intervention, treatment methods and prevention are examined. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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HUMS 385 - Mental Health 3 hours
This course provides a look at mental health problems from the practice arena. Students learn theories of mental health, psychotropic medications and the role of case manager with persons who have mental illness. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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HUMS 390 - Child Welfare 3 hours
This course begins with an historical overview of child welfare services in American society, establishes a framework for both policy and practice, and examines current trends in the field of child welfare. Special emphasis is placed on evaluating the needs of high-risk populations of children/youth and families. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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HUMS 495 - Senior Seminar 3 hours
Required as a culminating experience prior to graduation. Capstone course integrating prior learning while exploring current research, contemporary issues and areas of practice in human services. Grade of C or higher is required. Writing intensive. Emphases include exploration of self and creating expertise within an area of interest pertinent to the career and academic goals of the student. Prerequisites: Human Services major, Senior standing and all core requirements completed (or concurrently enrolled). May be taken concurrently with HUMS 499 .
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HUMS 499 - Internship 3-6 hours
Students complete 135 hours of supervised field experience for 3 hours of credit (270 hours for 6 hours of credit), targeted to behaviorally implementing the objectives of the Human Services program in a human service agency. Permission must be obtained one semester prior to the internship. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Prerequisites: Senior standing, HUMS 495 as a prerequisite or corequisite, all core HUMS requirements.
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Japanese (JAPA) |
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JAPA 101 - Beginning Japanese I 2 hours
Introduction to basic words, phrases, and sentences useful for travelers. Course meets three hours of Foreign Language graduation requirement.
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JAPA 102 - Beginning Japanese II 2 hours
Continuation of JAPA 101 . Course meets three hours of Foreign Language graduation requirement.
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Leadership (LEAD) |
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LEAD 200 - Introduction to Leadership Concepts 3 hours
An examination of the theory, evolution, practice and dynamics for leadership in contemporary society.
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LEAD 499 - Applied Leadership Internship 3 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each credit hour. Students work in conjunction with a faculty sponsor on approved learning goals. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Students completing any major may earn credit from an approved internship that involves applied leadership. In addition, earned credit from ELI, Mock Trial, Model UN, or appropriate MSCI, ASCI, and NSCI experiences is acceptable. Prerequisites: Senior standing, minimum 3.0 GPA in major core classes at time of registration for internship. Internship must be in same department as student’s major.
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LGST 301 - Alternative Dispute Resolution 3 hours
Examination of negotiation, mediation and arbitration as alternatives to the formal trial process in resolving legal disputes. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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Management (MGMT) |
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MGMT 150 - Introduction to Business 3 hours
Comprehensive survey of the major areas of business and its environment. Concepts, issues and vocabulary are emphasized.
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MGMT 152 - Business Mathematics 3 hours
Development of an understanding of and skill in using arithmetic calculations in business-oriented problems.
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MGMT 200 - Calculus for Business and Finance 3 hours
Introduction to analytic geometry, limits, derivatives, definite integrals and their applications. Cross-listed as MATH 150 . Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MATH 150 or MATH 180 ; or a score of 23 or higher on math portion of the ACT or 540 or higher on the math portion of the SAT.
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MGMT 233 - Topics 1-3 hours
Specialized inquiry into topics not covered in the curriculum.
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MGMT 254 - Business Communication 3 hours
Development of written, oral and interpersonal skills for effective communication in the business world. Emphasis on clear, effective business correspondence, improved interpersonal skills and public speaking. Students learn appropriate real-world skills and strategies to increase their abilities to use this knowledge. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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MGMT 265 - Business Law I 3 hours
Fundamental principles of law relating to business activity and court systems. Extensive use of cases. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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MGMT 311 - Public Administration and Policy 3 hours
Examination of growth, structure, role, methods, and policy of the national bureaucracy and its role in American government and society. Cross-listed as PADM 311 /POSC 311 . Prerequisite: POSC 111 .
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MGMT 330 - Principles of Management 3 hours
Survey of principles of management. Familiarity with the history and evolution of the field and with modern principles and their application. Prerequisites: MGMT 150 , Junior standing.
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MGMT 338 - International Business 3 hours
Exploration of the challenges involved in multinational and international business. Prerequisites: Junior standing, MGMT 330 . Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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MGMT 339 - Cross-Cultural Management 3 hours
Emphasis on interpersonal skills needed to manage across national borders and show how cultural factors influence behavior in the workplace and the negotiation process. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 . Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement.
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MGMT 340 - Introduction to Healthcare Management 3 hours
Overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. healthcare system. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 .
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MGMT 341 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 hours
The focus of this course is to explore the development of innovative thinking, opportunity recognition, and idea generation as it pertains to the creation of new businesses. Prerequisite: MGMT 150 .
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MGMT 353 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare 3 hours
An overview of key laws and ethical issues that affect the delivery of health care. Prerequisites: MGMT 265 , MGMT 368 .
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MGMT 354 - Public Relations Writing 3 hours
The primary goal of the course is to help students develop the professional writing skills expected of beginning public relations practitioners, emphasizing the different approaches required for particular audiences and media. The course covers all forms of writing for public relations, including press releases, public service announcements, magazine queries, securing television and radio interviews, coverage memos, media alerts, features, trade press releases, newsletters, backgrounders, and public relations presentations. Prerequisites: MGMT 254 .
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