May 20, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • HIST 4000 - Studies in Historiography


    A capstone seminar course that examines historical methodology. (ASIAN, AFRICAN, EUROPEAN, LATIN, U.S. OR WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4001 - Studies of World Historiography


    A capstone seminar course that examines the historiography of world history. (WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4002 - Studies of European Historiography


    A capstone seminar course that examines the historiography of European history. (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4003 - Studies of U.S. Historiography


    A capstone seminar course that examines the historiography of U. S. history. (U. S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4100 - Studies in U.S. History


    A capstone seminar course that examines special topics in U. S. History. (U. S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4110 - Colonial America


    This course is an in-depth study of Colonial America, particularly North America, from pre-Columbian times up to the revolutionary era. This course will explore themes such as migration, technological innovation, and diffusion of cultures. (U.S. OR WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4120 - Early National U.S. History


    This course is an in-depth study of U.S. History from the end of the American Revolution to the era of Andrew Jackson. Emphasis is placed on relations with Native peoples in the eastern U.S., American participation in international conflicts, and the expansion of democracy, early industrialization, and efforts at domestic reform (U.S. HISTORY).

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4140 - Studies in the History of Evolutionary Science


    An inter-disciplinary seminar course that examines the scientific underpinnings of evolution on the levels of micro- and macro-biology and also examines the political, social, and cultural history of evolutionary science in the United States. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4150 - Studies in Social and Cultural History of the U.S.


    A capstone seminar that examines the social currents, institutions and minorities in American history. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4155 - Oral History


    This course will train students in the art of collecting and transcribing oral histories. Pre-requisite: HIST 1112 Co-requisite: 2000

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HIST 1112 with D or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4160 - Studies in Military History


    Examines the connection of the military and society. MQS approved. (EUROPEAN, U.S. OR WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4161 - Studies in American Revolution


    A capstone seminar that examines the origins, unfolding, and ramifications of the American Revolution from local, regional, and international perspectives. (U. S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4165 - Reconstruction


    An in depth look at the Post Bekum period in America because Southerners experienced the effects of the war most forcefully, the course focuses primarily on the south. The class looks at the conflicting notions Americans had about what should occur after the war, the dilemmas Americans faced during that period and the choices they made. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4170 - Studies in Regional and Local History


    Examines selected topics in local history with emphasis on northeast Georgia.  This course is repeatable three times for a maximum of 12 hours.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4190 - Studies in U.S. Diplomatic History


    A capstone seminar that examines U. S. diplomacy and relations with other countries. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4200 - Studies in World History


    A capstone seminar that examines selected topics in World Civilizations. (WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4210 - Studies in Ancient and Medieval European History


    A capstone seminar that examines selected topics in Ancient and/or Medieval European history. (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4212 - Fall of Rome, Birth of Europe


    This upper division course explores the political, religious, social, and cultural transformation of the late Roman world. It concentrates on the rise of Christianity and the influence of `barbarian’ peoples into the western provinces. (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4225 - Studies in Early Modern Europe


    A capstone seminar that examines selected topics in European history 1500-1800. (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4232 - Studies in World War I


    A capstone seminar course that examines selected episodes and topics of World War I. MQS Approved. (U. S., EUROPEAN OR WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4300 - Studies in European History


    A capstone seminar course that examines selected topics in European History. (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4310 - Gender & Sexuality of Latin America


    This course explores gender including masculinity, femininity and third genders; how issues of gender and sexuality are shaped by history and shape Latin American history. (LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4418 - Gender & Sexuality in the Middle East


    This course examines the relationship between genders as well as the construction of gender and sexuality in the Middle East and about the Middle East. We discuss the different forms of sexuality, the meaning of sexuality, the roles of men and women, and the construction of masculinity and femininity in this class. (MIDDLE EAST, WORLD).

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4500 - Studies in South Asian History


    A capstone seminar that examines selected topics in South Asian history. (ASIAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4631 - Expansionism and Imperialism in East Asia


    The resurging interest in Empire and Imperialism as subjects of historical investigation has yielded in the last decade and a half a number of works which have greatly increased our understanding, and in some cases even awareness, of processes of expansion practiced and/or undergone by East Asian states and societies. In this seminar we are going to read some of these: from reinterpretations of Manchu China and Tokugawa Japan, to works on modern Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism in East Asia. Furthermore, our focus will not only be on the forms of Imperialism described by these books, but also how these new perspectives can be part of a reconfiguration of our understanding of Global History in the (early) modern era. (ASIAN OR WORLD HISTORY) Pre-requisite: HIST 1112

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HIST 1112 with D or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4660 - Studies in the Vietnam War


    A capstone seminar that examines selected topics during the period of the Vietnam War. MQS recommended. (ASIAN OR U.S. HISTORY) Pre-requisite: HIST 1111, HIST 2111 or HIST 2112

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HIST 1112 with D or greater or HIST 1112H with D or greater or HIST 2111 with D or greater or HIST 2112 with D or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4666 - Eurasia After the Mongols


    This course examines the history of the Caspian and Pontic Steppes after the dissolution of the Mongol Empire beginning in 1260. The course will focus on interactions between the steppe and sown, focusing primarily on how the relationship altered with the rise of Muscovy as first a successor state to the Mongols and then as the dominant player among the steppe nations. (ASIAN OR WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4670 - Studies in Central Eurasian History


    The Great Game was a cold war between the British and Russian Empires in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The British were certain that the Russians planned to take over their crown jewel, India while Russia was positive that the British planned to expand into the Central Asia, on which the Russians also had designs. In between the two empires was Afghanistan-the borders of the country would be determined by the Great Game. The Great Game took a break in the mid-twentieth century but has resumed with the collapse of the Soviet Union. With American involvement in Central Asia, particularly since 9/11, there is a new Great Game with more players. Regardless of the players, the Great Game and the machinations of all involved have impacted history and culture and a number of ways which will be explored in this class. (ASIAN, EUROPEAN OR WORLD)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4800 - Studies in Non-Western History


    A seminar exploring topics in Third World Studies, including migration, population, and urbanization. (WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4810 - Studies in 19th & 20th Century World History


    A capstone seminar course that examines selected episodes and developments in 19th and 20th century world history. (WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4820 - History of Indigenous Peoples


    This course examines the role that indigenous peoples worldwide have played in shaping history and in shaping today’s world. (WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4830 - Regional Studies in Environmental History


    This course will examine the major trends in environmental history of the region in question paying special attention to how the environment affects and is affected by historical events, situations, and people.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4850 - Studies in Modern World Revolutions


    A capstone seminar course that examines selected topics in modern world revolutions. MQS approved. (WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4860 - Studies in World War II


    Investigates the principles of war as they relate to World War II. MQS approved. (EUROPEAN, U.S. OR WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4875 - Studies of Encounters in World History


    A seminar that explores the nature and impact of encounters, invasions and cultural exchanges in world history. (WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4880 - Comparative Empires


    A capstone seminar course which examines selected topics in imperialism, colonialism, and the consequences of empire. (WORLD, EUROPEAN OR LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY) Pre-requisite: HIST 1112

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HIST 1112 with D or greater or HIST 1112H with D or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 4900 - Internship in History


    An internship relating to history, chosen in consultation with the Department of History & Philosophy’s Internship Coordinator.

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • HIST 4901 - Internship in History II


    An internship relating to history, chosen in consultation with the Department of History & Philosophy’s Internship Coordinator.  Prerequisite:  Permission of coordinator, HIST 2000 and 48 hours completed.

    Hours:
    4-6



  
  • HIST 4902 - Internship in History III


    An internship relating to history, chosen in consultation with the Department of History & Philosophy’s Internship Coordinator.

    Hours:
    9



  
  • HLTH 1000 - Introduction to Health Information Technology


    This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of the health information profession; the definition and the purpose of the medical record; the systems and processes for collecting, maintaining and disseminating health information; numbering, retention and storage of medical information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; release of patient information, security, privacy, confidentiality, and ethical issues; documentation requirements; regulatory requirements of healthcare organization, accrediting and licensing agencies, and computerized information management systems utilized by health information management departments.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HLTH 2000 - Introduction to Healthcare & Health Related Professions


    This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of careers in healthcare and health-related professions. Content provides strategies and resources for successful career planning along with concepts of professionalism, healthcare ethics, cultural competence, and the study of interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

    Hours:
    1



  
  • HLTH 2100 - Introduction to Health Care Systems and Administration


    This course is intended to serve as an introduction to the major issues that influence the delivery of healthcare in the United States. It will provide students with a foundational understanding of healthcare organization, operations, and administration. The role of government, public and private financing, an introduction to medical tourism, as well as ethical and legal issues confronting the industry will be explored. This course will take into consideration how the demands for greater access to healthcare services will influence the future health workforce. These discussions should assist students in discerning professional opportunities in healthcare services and administration.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HLTH 2300 - Introduction to Public Health


    As a vehicular foundation, the study of public health embraces the social sciences, the biological sciences, humanities, and the arts. This course will examine the context and scope of public health, including history, philosophy, essential services, ethics, and applications to current events. Students will explore: professional roles and career opportunities within the public health workforce; the organization of global, national, and regional public health systems; costs, quality, and access to public health services. While no specific prerequisite course knowledge is required, this course will be of most benefit to individuals who are actively engaged in or contemplating a career in the health professions, public services, information management, or institutional governance.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HLTH 3103 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare Administration


    This course is intended to serve as an introduction to the major legal and ethical issues that influence the delivery of healthcare in the United States. As characterized by George Pozgar, the study of legal and ethical aspects of healthcare by current and aspiring healthcare professionals affords them the opportunity to apply the concepts learned to what they will face on a daily basis in a practical way. Such study provides insight into mitigation of a wide variety of potentially harmful events that occur in the patient care setting.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HLTH 3203 - Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement


    This course is intended to serve as an introduction to the major components of healthcare finance, accounting, and reimbursement. In our current healthcare delivery model, the healthcare administrator needs to be more adept in managing not only the financial end of the facility but also the reimbursement end that is the feeder to those income transactions. It has shown to be important for the aspiring healthcare administrator to possess a fundamental understanding of medical finance and reimbursement if they are to secure their first position. It is equally important if one is seeking advancement in their current healthcare entity.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HNRS 2901 - Special Topics in Honors


    Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. Topics may include Appalachian Studies, Drama from a Global Perspective, Service-Learning in the Health Sciences, and other topics suggested by students. The topics may be in any discipline or may be interdisciplinary.

    Hours:
    1



  
  • HNRS 2902 - Special Topics in Honors


    Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. Topics may include Appalachian Studies, Drama from a Global Perspective, Service-Learning in the Health Sciences, and other topics suggested by students. The topics may be in any discipline or may be interdisciplinary.

    Hours:
    2



  
  • HNRS 2903 - Special Topics in Honors


    Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. Topics may include Appalachian Studies, Drama from a Global Perspective, Service-Learning in the Health Sciences, and other topics suggested by students. The topics may be in any discipline or may be interdisciplinary.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HNRS 3000 - Honors Research Methods


    This course is designed to introduce students to research methods from a cross-disciplinary perspective.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3100 - Introduction to Human Services


    Introduction to the field of Human Services, with a focus on the context of human services delivery systems and forces that influence their development and range of populations and needs served, with an emphasis on history and the context within which the profession evolved, legislative context, influence of public and private attitudes, scope of services, delivery models, roles and ethical responsibilities of Human Services professionals. Students will learn about counseling services, the helping process, and the roles and functions of the human service professional. Students will be exposed to local and state human service facilities which serve the urban population. Pre- or Co-requisite: SOWK 2000 or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    SOWK 2000 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3110 - Diversity and Social Justice


    Introduces students to the historical context of diversity and social justice and their relationship to human services delivery systems, with a focus on oppression and privilege as manifested in societal systems and forces that influence their development and continuation. Diversity and Social Justice introduces the human services student to the wide range of individuals who may be recipients of services and care in agency settings. We will acknowledge and explore the statuses and conditions that promote or limit human functioning. The course will cover topics including socioeconomic class, racial and ethnic inequality, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religious differences, physical and mental disabilities, chemical dependencies, aging, and delinquency/crime. Pre-requisite: SOCI 1160 or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    SOCI 1160 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3120 - Service Delivery and Interpersonal Skills


    This course focus is on the theory of human development with an emphasis on service delivery to individuals, including interpersonal communication skills and professional strategies, and the relationship of interpersonal systems to larger systems. Human Services Delivery and Interpersonal Systems provides a survey of theory, research and application regarding interpersonal factors and interactions as they relate to the helping professions, with emphasis on understanding a variety of cultural factors including nationality, religion, spirituality, gender, and race as they relate to developing a working relationship between the human service helper and clients. Pre-requisites: HSDA 3100 and HSDA 3110.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater and HSDA 3110 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3130 - Service Delivery Small Group Systems


    Theory of human systems with a focus on family and group structures and dynamics, group facilitation, change, communication and leadership skills and their relationship to group process. This course focuses on knowledge and theory of human systems, including interpersonal, small group and family systems, and provides the knowledge and skills to enable the student to engage in human services delivery and interventions with small groups and families. Pre-requisites: HSDA 3100 and HSDA 3110.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater and HSDA 3110 with C or greater and HSDA 3120 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3140 - Service Delivery in Community and Local Settings


    Course focus is on the relationship between the community, location, and society and the provision of human services, with an emphasis on professional communication skills and roles including advocacy and change. Students will study the theory and practices of human services provided within the complex relations of local and community development processes. Special emphasis is placed upon the areas of communication, community organization, and local and global activism. Pre-requisites: HSDA 3100 and HSDA 3110.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater and HSDA 3110 with C or greater and HSDA 3120 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3150 - Organizing Human Services Delivery


    This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to administer various human service organizations including non-profit organizations and government agencies. It focuses on the study of the theoretical foundations as well as administrative aspects of human service delivery system. Topics for inquiry include organizational management, supervision, legal issues, risk management, recruiting and managing volunteers, constituency building, and other advocacy techniques. Pre-requisites: HSDA 3100, HSDA 3110, and HSDA 3120.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater and HSDA 3110 with C or greater and HSDA 3120 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3160 - Leadership and Conflict Resolution in HSDA


    A multidisciplinary survey of the nature of conflict and models of conflict resolution, including mediation, negotiation, and collaborative problem solving. Exploration of leadership theories, models, research, and skills of excellent leaders; and a multi-disciplinary survey of the nature of conflict and models of conflict resolution, including mediation and negotiation as they apply to human services. Pre-requisites: HSDA 3120, HSDA 3130, and HSDA 3140.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3120 with C or greater and HSDA 3130 with C or greater and HSDA 3140 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3170 - Ethics and Values in Human Services Delivery


    Ethics and values of human services professionals, and an opportunity to examine self in relationship to human services professionals’ standards and legal issues. This course is designed to give the student an understanding of how ethical theory is applied to everyday situations which confront the service professional. In this class we will examine how the virtue-ethics of Aristotle, the natural law theory as expressed by Thomas Aquinas, the rational egoism of Hobbes, the deontology of Kant and the utilitarianism of Mills are applied to the decision making process of those involved in health, policy, administration and other areas of bureaucratic responsibility. Pre-requisite: HSDA 4201.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 4201 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3180 - Information and Data Management


    This course is a survey course in applied data management. The purpose of this course is to give students the necessary knowledge and skills to appropriately obtain, organize, analyze, evaluate and disseminate information to facilitate the delivery of effective human services. This is an active learning course. The instructor is going to require that you take responsibility for your own learning. You will be required to participate in classroom activities that can only be accomplished successfully if you have prepared prior to coming to class. Pre-requisite: MATH 1401 or MATH 2400 or permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    MATH 1401 or MATH 2400 with C or greater or MATH 2400H with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3190 - Program, Planning, Evaluation, and Funding


    Human services organizations must assess client needs, develop and implement programs to serve them, secure and manage funds to continue services, and perform ongoing evaluation of these programs to determine their effectiveness, appropriateness, and fiscal viability. The curriculum provides knowledge and develops students’ skills in the areas of systematic analysis of service needs; selection of appropriate strategies; program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; and effective fundraising techniques, proposal writing, and fiscal management. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3180.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3180 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 3200 - Service Learning in Human Services Delivery and Administration


    Provides students with the opportunity to participate in Service Learning during each of their 4 semesters of upper division Human Services Delivery and Administration degree work; and to increasingly integrate the experience of personal research and personal and societal values surrounding important issues and problems in Human Services Delivery and Administration. It moves from an introduction to the concept of Service Learning (SL) and the philosophy and principals that serve as its foundation to an opportunity to utilize advanced Human Services Delivery and Administration skills. Student will be expected to choose their SVLN service sites to coincide with their academic coursework and career goals. Students are expected to complete at least 50 hours of Service Learning during each semester at a single designated agency for that semester. Pre-requisites: HSDA 3100, HSDA 3110, and HSDA 3120. Notes: Service learning courses must be taken sequentially.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater and HSDA 3110 with C or greater and HSDA 3120 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Service learning courses must be taken sequentially.

    Cross-listed
    SVLN 3201, SVLN 4200, SVLN 4200, SVLN 4201, HSDA 3200, HSDA 3201, HSDA 4200, HSDA 4201
  
  • HSDA 3201 - Service Learning in Human Services Delivery and Administration


    Provides students with the opportunity to participate in Service Learning during each of their 4 semesters of upper division Human Services Delivery and Administration degree work; and to increasingly integrate the experience of personal research and personal and societal values surrounding important issues and problems in Human Services Delivery and Administration. It moves from an introduction to the concept of Service Learning (SL) and the philosophy and principals that serve as its foundation to an opportunity to utilize advanced Human Services Delivery and Administration skills. Student will be expected to choose their practicum sites to coincide with their academic coursework and career goals. Students are expected to complete 200 hours of Service Learning during each semester at a single designated agency for that semester. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3200. Notes: Service learning courses must be taken sequentially.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3200 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Service learning courses must be taken sequentially.

    Cross-listed
    SVLN 3200, SVLN 4200, SVLN 4200, SVLN 4201, HSDA 3200, HSDA 3201, HSDA 4200, HSDA 4201
  
  • HSDA 4100 - Context of Aging


    This is an upper division course designed for students pursuing a four year college degree in Human Services or related fields. The focus of this course is on social gerontology. The curriculum will meet the Associate for Gerontology in Higher Education Bachelor’s Program of Excellence Standards of the biopsychosocial aspects of aging. We will focus on the conditions that promote or limit human functioning. A full examination of the lives of older people requires a basic understanding of the historical, cultural, psychological physiological, biological and social contexts of aging across the life course. A minimum of ten hours of service learning is required. Students will provide service to community program that serves the needs of the elderly. This component of the course will allow students to gain firsthand experience with community agencies, human service delivery systems and administration and link the concepts and issues of the course with concrete experiences. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3100.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4110 - Successful Aging


    This course focus is on “Keys to Successful Aging” and other research findings including religion, creativity, work and leisure research findings and opportunities. This social science course is an integral part of the liberal arts core and preparation for further study. In particular, it is primarily designed to help students gain knowledge and understanding of and/or develop skills in the areas of communication, systematic inquiry and investigative procedures, multicultural understanding, and an overview of theories and research related to successful aging. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3100.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4120 - Resources for Aging Population


    Introduces students to services available for older adults and to careers in the field of aging services. Content includes theoretical and practical issues, advocacy, barrier to services, as well as exposure to opportunities for service and employment. This course also offers a survey of current resources for an aging population, including the family, private, local, state, and federal programs, with a focus on multicultural impacts and advocacy. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3100.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4130 - Communicating with Older Adults


    Focuses on differential communication skills, including communicating with clients, families, and caregivers. Also covered are discussions of health literacy and ways to improve the health literacy of clients and caregivers and communications research including verbal, non-verbal, and written communications and application of findings for excellence in communications skills. This course will provide the necessary intervention knowledge, theory, and skills to effectively communicate with older adults in facilitating maximum autonomy and functioning. The course will meet the needs of students who are training to be human services professionals such as caregivers, services brokers, advocates, and teachers. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3120 with a grade of C or higher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3120 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4170 - Decisions at the End-of-Life


    An introduction to helping families cope with decision making in old age, including advance directives (health care surrogates, proxies, power of attorney for health care), health care decision making, hospice care, and other issues (i.e. living alone, driving, finances). This course will introduce the lifespan development and the final stages of death and dying. Students will compare and contract historical and modern attitudes toward death and dying found in literature, rituals, religion, philosophy, film, medical-legal issues, and in the process clarify their attitudes and values. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3170.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3170 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4190 - Policy, Planning Older Adults


    Introduces students to and provides an understanding of the factors influencing the development of public policy and key legislation that impacts older adults’ economic and health status. The students will become familiar with public policy frameworks, needs assessment tools, and evidence-based policy development. Students will study the impact of media, advocacy and effective utilizations of coalitions on changing public policy. The students will be challenged to think strategically and to understand the key elements of a direct action advocacy campaign. Students will understand the future public policy challenges to develop and address a rapidly growing and changing older adult population. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3100.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4200 - Service Learning in Human Services Delivery and Administration


    Provides students with the opportunity to participate in Service Learning during each of their 4 semesters of upper division Human Services Delivery and Administration degree work; and to increasingly integrate the experience of personal research and personal and societal values surrounding important issues and problems in Human Services Delivery and Administration. It moves from an introduction to the concept of Service Learning (SL) and the philosophy and principals that serve as its foundation to an opportunity to utilize advanced Human Services Delivery and Administration skills. Student will be expected to choose their practicum sites to coincide with their academic coursework and career goals. Students are expected to complete 200 hours of Service Learning during each semester at a single designated agency for that semester. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3201. Notes: Service learning courses must be taken sequentially.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3201 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Service learning courses must be taken sequentially.

    Cross-listed
    SVLN 3200, SVLN 3201,SVLN 4200, SVLN 4201, HSDA 3200, HSDA 3201, HSDA 4200, HSDA 4201
  
  • HSDA 4201 - Service Learning in Human Services Delivery and Administration


    Provides students with the opportunity to participate in Service Learning during each of their 4 semesters of upper division Human Services Delivery and Administration degree work; and to increasingly integrate the experience of personal research and personal and societal values surrounding important issues and problems in Human Services Delivery and Administration. It moves from an introduction to the concept of Service Learning (SL) and the philosophy and principals that serve as its foundation to an opportunity to utilize advanced Human Services Delivery and Administration skills. Student will be expected to choose their practicum sites to coincide with their academic coursework and career goals. Students are expected to complete 200 hours of Service Learning during each semester at a single designated agency for that semester. Pre-requisite: HSDA 4200. Notes: Service learning courses must be taken sequentially.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 4200

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Service learning courses must be taken sequentially.

    Cross-listed
    SVLN 3200, SVLN 3201,SVLN 4200, SVLN4201, HSDA 3200, HSDA 3201, HSDA 4200, HSDA 4201
  
  • HSDA 4240 - Introduction to Qualitative Research


    This course is an introduction to qualitative research methodology and design. This course will provide the student with knowledge and skills in information and data management. Pre-requisites: PSYC 2000, SOCI 2000, or POLS 2000; and MATH 1401 or MATH 2400.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    (MATH 1401 or MATH 2400 with C or greater or MATH 2400H with C or greater or STAT 2405 with C or greater) and (PSYC 2000 with C or greater or SOCI 2000 with C or greater or POLS 2000 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4250 - Administration and Organization Issues


    An examination of human services organizations in relation to other systems, with an emphasis on organizational theory, influencing systems and outcomes, and the roles of human services professionals in organizations. This course is designed to present the student an advanced-level view of the public and private sectors when it comes to the administration of human services. We will examine the importance of corporate culture and philosophy on organizational theory. We will examine the importance of culture and the significance of various limits put on policy in several directions, i.e. environmentally, economically and socially. Also examined are the importance of public law and legal processes and the complexity of intergovernmental and intersectoral relations. This course provides to the human services graduate an in-depth view of the administrative structures in both the public and private sectors. It looks at the three branches of government within our system: the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial and their various roles in the administrative process. We will look at the effect the legal system has on the administration of public services. Finally, we will examine how public policy is developed and implemented in service systems and the financing and budgeting components involved. Pre-requisite: HSDA 3100.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3100 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4280 - Applied Statistical Analysis


    The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of data analysis and applications in social scientific research. In this context, the course will expose you to the theoretical and mathematical foundations of the technique. The primary focus will be on the use of SPSS for analysis. it will also provide information on useful extensions of techniques that help the researchers deal with issues of non-linearity and simultaneity in cross-sectional data. Pre-requisite: MATH 2400.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    MATH 2400 with C or greater or MATH 2400H with C or greater or STAT 2405 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4290 - Program Planning Evaluation II


    This course is an applied course in program planning, evaluation, and funding. The purpose of this course is to give students the necessary knowledge and skills to appropriately assess client needs, develop and implement suitable interventions, and obtain assessment data on the effectiveness of the interventions that can be used to improve the intervention’s effectiveness. This is an active learning course. Pre- or Co-requisite: HSDA 3190.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    HSDA 3190 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4292 - Report, Grant, & Scientific Writing


    This course focuses on information management skills, which include obtaining, organizing, analyzing, evaluating, and disseminating information. The course introduces students to the organization and mechanics of technical and professional communications, both visual and verbal. Emphasis is placed on gathering and evaluating information; planning, organizing, and writing; designing visual aids; editing, and using multi-modal forms of communication. Pre-requisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H and HSDA 3190 with grades of C or higher.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    (ENGL 1102 with C or greater or ENGL 1102H with C or greater or ENGL 1105 with C or greater) and HSDA 3190 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4300 - Special Topics in International Human Services and Global Social Issues


    This course provides an integrated interdisciplinary approach to analyzing and addressing global/international human service and social issues needs and provides students with the necessary skills to work with globally diverse populations.  Prerequisites:  HSDA 3100, HSDA  3110, HSDA 3120, and SOCI 1160

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HSDA 4301 - Civil Mediation


    The 40 hours of training consists of mediation skill set instruction and a practicum in civil mediation as required by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) which is designed to teach the various steps of general mediation.  This course lays the foundation for all specialty mediation trainings such as domestic, juvenile,  special education, personal injury, EEOC, community disputes and many more venues which employ alternative dispute resolution methods. This course provides students with an integrated interdisciplinary approach to analyzing and addressing social conflict necessary for addressing conflict resolution needs.  Students are required to have a minimum of 60 hours of academic credit with a 2.5 minimum GPA.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HUMN 2010 - Mythology


    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    ENGL 1102 with C or greater or ENGL 1102 with TR or greater or ENGL 1102 with K or greater or ENG 102 with C or greater or ENG 102 with K or greater or ENG 102 with TR or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HUMN 2375 - Women’s Voices through Time


    Hours:
    3



  
  • IDST 2000 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies


    This course helps students complete the Associate’s of Arts or Associate’s of Science degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies and prepares students for the Bachelor’s of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in focusing on the design of their degrees, preparation of their plans of study, and selection of appropriate focus groups for their intended academic and career goals.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • IDST 4000 - Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar


    The Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar provides an organized structure to the degree program and should be taken at or near completion of the baccalaureate degree program. The course provides the educational milieu for students to integrate their educational experiences within each of the three areas of focus. Students will also learn research strategies and technologies realated to each of their focus areas. Students should have completed 15 hours in one focus group and 6 hours in each of the remaining focus groups prior to enrolling in this course.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • IISA 2001 - Special Topics/Environment/Culture


    An introduction to the basic scientific laws, principles, and concepts used to understand environmental and resource problems.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • IISA 2002 - Special Topics/Environment/Culture


    An introduction to the basic scientific laws, principles, and concepts used to understand environmental and resource problems.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • INED 2901 - Special Topics in International Perspectives


    This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the culture of the target country or countries to be visited as part of a study abroad program, an understanding and appreciation of the importance of the specific sites visited, and practical advice for the inexperienced traveler.

    Hours:
    1



  
  • INED 2902 - Special Topics in International Perspectives


    This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the culture of the target country or countries to be visited as part of a study abroad program, an understanding and appreciation of the importance of the specific sites visited, and practical advice for the inexperienced traveler.

    Hours:
    2



  
  • INED 2903 - Special Topics in International Perspectives


    This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the culture of the target country or countries to be visited as part of a study abroad program, an understanding and appreciation of the importance of the specific sites visited, and practical advice for the inexperienced traveler.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • INTL 1001 - International Studies I


    This course is taken by students choosing to study abroad. The course will introduce students to cultures and experiences not available at UNG. Only for study abroad students.

    Hours:
    1-9



  
  • INTL 2001 - International Studies II


    This course can be taken in conjunction with INTL 1001. Only for study abroad students.

    Hours:
    1-9



  
  • INTL 2200 - Cross Cultural Learning Experience


    This course is taken by students choosing to participate in a cross cultural learning experience. This course will enable the student to focus on issues which are part of their discipline as part of a supervised cross-cultural learning experience overseas. Only for study abroad students.

    Hours:
    3-9



  
  • INTL 3001 - International Studies III


    This course is for more advanced students in International Studies. This course will focus on an in depth study abroad experience. The student will examine how culture relates to their respective field of study.

    Hours:
    1-9



  
  • INTL 4001 - International Studies IV


    This course is for more advanced students in International studies. This course will focus on an in depth study abroad experience. The student will examine how culture relates to their respective field of study.

    Hours:
    1-9



  
  • ISCI 1101 - Integrated Science I


    Hours:
    3



  
  • ISCI 1101L - Integrated Science I Lab


    Hours:
    1



  
  • ISCI 1102 - Integrated Science II


    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    ISCI 1101 with D or greater or ISCI 1101 with TR or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ISCI 1102L - Intergrated Science II Lab


    Hours:
    1



  
  • ISCI 2001 - Integrated Life/Earth Science


    This is an integrated life and earth science content and laboratory course for pre-service teachers (grades K-5). The scientific content to be covered will encompass the concepts required for successful delivery and assessment of the Georgia Performance Standards for grades K-5. Specifically, this content will be centered around the following topics: Habits of Mind, the Nature of Science, Reading in Science, Astronomy, Geology, Ecosystems and Energy (Biological Applications), Interdependence of Life, Evolution, Biodiversity, Classification, Cells and Cell Systems and Heredity. Pre-requisite: ISCI 2002 Restricted to Early Childhood Education/Special Education and majors

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    ISCI 2002

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ISCI 2002 - Integrated Physical Science


    This is an integrated physical science content and laboratory course for pre-service teachers (K-5).  The scientific content to be covered will encompass the concepts required for successful delivery and assessment of the Georgia Performance Standards for grades K-5.  Specifically, this content will be centered around the following topics:  Habits of Mind, Nature of Science, the Reading Standard, Matter–Composition and Properties.  Changes in Matter, Conservation of Matter, Sources of Energy types and Utilization of Energy, Changes in Energy/Conservation of Energy, Forces of Motion/Kinematics, Gravity, Waves and Wave Properties, Electricity, Magnetism, and Gravitational Fields.  Restricted to Early Childhood Education/Special Education majors.  3 hours.  Note:  This course is the pre-requisite for ISCI 2001. 

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ISCI 4001 - Physical Science for Middle Grades Teachers


    This is a content-specific course for pre-service teachers (6-8). The scientific content to be covered will encompass the concepts required for successful delivery and assessment of the Georgia Performance Standards for grades 6-8. Specifically, this content will be centered around the following topics: Habits of Mind, Nature of Science, Matter Composition and Properties, Changes in Matter, Conservation of Matter, Sources of Energy Types and Utilization of Energy, Changes in Energy/Conservation of Energy, Momentum, Work and Machines, Forces of Motion/Kinematics, Gravity, Waves and Wave Properties, Electricity, Magnetism and Gravitational Fields. Restricted to Middle Grades Education majors

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ISCI 4002 - Earth Science for Middle School Teachers


    Students will learn about the Earth System from a systems-based approach focusing on the integrated processes responsible for the structure and function of the earth system. A special emphasis will be placed on the modern scientific understanding of global climate change. All material will be correlated to Georgia Performance Standards relevant to the middle grades classroom. Restricted to Middle Grades Education majors

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    ISCI 4001 with C or greater

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ISCI 4003 - Life Science for Middle Grades Teachers


    This is a content-specific course for pre-service teachers (middle grades). The scientific content to be covered will encompass the concepts required for successful delivery and assessment of the Georgia Performance Standards. Specifically, this content will be centered around the following topics: habits of mind, nature of science, diversity and classification of living organisms, structure and function of cells, body systems, levels of organization (cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems), human body organ systems, heredity and genetics, ecosystems, cycling of matter and energy, evolution, and natural selection.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ITAL 1001 - Elementary Italian I


    Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Italian and to the culture of Italian-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least one (1) additional hour per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction. 4 credit hours.

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Not open to students who have credit in ITAL 1002 or higher or to native speakers

 

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