May 15, 2024

University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018

University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Jazz
	JAZZ 2250 - Jazz Theory I (3) Prerequisites: MUSL 1220 , MUSL 2110 . A study of the basic elements of jazz harmony, including major and minor scales, modes, pentatonic scales, symmetrically altered scales, interval chords, thirteenth chords, polychords, and ear training. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 2260 - Jazz Theory II (3) Prerequisites: JAZZ 2250 with a grade of “C” or better. A continuation of JAZZ 2250 with special emphasis on five-part harmony, modal harmony, chords voiced in fourths, ear training, and analysis and transcription of jazz solos. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 3100 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2) Prerequisites: JAZZ 2100 , JAZZ 2260 . A continuation of JAZZ 2100 with emphasis on advanced elements of jazz improvisation (modal harmony, polychords, mixed scales, symmetric and “synthetic” scales, non-functional harmony, and chromaticism). All of these elements will be studied in relationship to style, form, and analysis. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 4000 - History of Jazz (3) A survey of the respective style-periods, performers, composers, and stylistic influences in the evolution of jazz. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 4700 - Jazz Arranging (3) Writing jazz arrangements for various combinations of instruments and/or voice. Provision will be made for readings of arrangements by an appropriate ensemble. This course is open to music majors and other students with the permission of the instructor. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 4730 - Jazz Composition (3) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. The development of compositional techniques in the jazz idiom. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Management
	ENTR 3500 - International Entrepreneurship (3) Prerequisites: SENIOR classification, MGT 3000 . The course focuses on the skills and knowledge required for developing a new global venture. From the perspective of a start-up entrepreneur, we will examine the key success factors in creating a new business with a focus on international markets. Specifically, the course will concentrate on training students in recognizing business opportunities in different countries, global market entry, global business plan writing and global enterprise management. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	ENTR 3900 - Invention, Innovation and Technology Commercialization (3) Prerequisites: JUNIOR classification and MKT 3210 for Entrepreneurship Concentration Students. You will not be allowed to enroll in this course without having first satisfied all of the prerequisites. Invention, Innovation and Technology Commercialization intends to help you understand the process of taking a technological invention and how using different innovative methods you can take it from an idea to creating a venture that will help commercialize it. The course will primarily focus on University Technology Transfer processes and grant writing to access SBIR/STTR funding. What the course offers? The course offers to help you differentiate between invention and innovation and understand how you can continuously improve your discovery and innovation process. It also takes you through the process of developing the idea into a full-fledged product, the legalities associated with it, and the strategic marketing and financial decisions you will need to make in order to commercialize the product. How the course is designed to facilitate learning? The course like entrepreneurship is all about action. While interactive lectures and audio and video presentation will accompany the learning process in every class, the primary focus will be on two projects. The weekly case study project will take the entire class individually through the invention, innovation and commercialization process. The second project will be oriented around developing your own ideas or inventions into and carrying out a feasibility study to check if your invention is marketable resulting in a grant proposal for further funding for the development of your product. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	ENTR 4500 - Technology Based Social Entrepreneurship (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 and MGT 4550 . You will not be allowed to enroll in this course without having first satisfied all of the prerequisites. The course describes the needs and techniques for creatively recognizing and developing new ventures with real social value that contribute to the society at large and support long-term economic growth and sustainability. This course will focus on creating social value through the use of high technology that can have the maximum benefit to the recognized social problem. What the course offers? The course offers to take you step-by-step through the entire process of recognizing and starting a new social venture. It trains you in community impact studies and needs assessment analyses that help develop social value based ideas. How the course is designed to facilitate your learning? The course like entrepreneurship is all about action. While interactive lectures and audio and video presentation will accompany the learning process in every class, the primary focus will be on case study analyses, and community study impact exercises applied to real world social venture. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	ENTR 4650 - Small Business Analytics (3) Prerequisites: MGT 4550 and ENTR 3000 . You will not be allowed to enroll in this course without having first satisfied all of the prerequisites. The course introduces students to exploring key organizational and market data, of small businesses, to uncover emerging trends, forecast customer demand and make fact-based decisions, all using powerful Analytics software. How the course is designed to facilitate your learning? The course like entrepreneurship is all about action. While interactive lectures and audio and video presentation will accompany the learning process in every class, the primary focus will be on using the software application to work through each department in the firm which would be a source of data will represent patterns and trends. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	ENTR 4750 - New Venture Management Consulting (3) Prerequisites: CIS 2620 , MGT 4550 , and ENTR 4650 . The New Venture Management Consulting is the capstone course for the Entrepreneurship Concentration. The course offers to take you step-by-step through the entire small business management process in an Information Technology (IT) based company. It briefly reviews the new venture creation process and explores techniques for enhancing the marketing, operations and profitability of the existing business through a series of consulting exercises for real world IT based companies. How the course is designed to facilitate your learning? The course like entrepreneurship is all about action. While interactive lectures and audio and video presentation will accompany the learning process in every class, the primary focus will be on becoming consultants for a local small business and apply the analytical skills learned in class, to the company’s present situation and recommend the most effective way the company can manage its small business. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HRM 4520 - Compensation and Reward Systems (3) Prerequisites: MGT 4510 or equivalent. This course examines theory and practice in designing and managing rewards, compensation, and benefit systems in organizations. Issues considered include rewards, compensation and benefit systems as vehicles for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees; designing individual and group incentive plans; structuring employee benefit plans; determining wage levels and structures; legal issues and considerations in compensation and benefit administration; and CEO and expatriate compensation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HRM 4530 - Workforce Planning (3) Prerequisites: MGT 4510 or equivalent. This course covers theory and application methods used in workforce planning and the recruitment and selection of employees. Course topics include job analysis, job design, interviewing and assessment methods, selection measures, legal compliance in recruitment and selection, workforce diversity, employment discrimination, affirmative action, internal and external selection processes including the use of contingent workers and outsourcing, staffing philosophies for socialization, international operations, mergers and acquisitions, and expatriate placement and repatriation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 1100 - Business Orientation (1) Addresses the importance of peripheral skills and competencies in becoming a management professional and in securing and maintaining employment. Topics include developing a career portfolio, resume writing, work philosophies, building your self-esteem, personal financial planning, ethical decision making, and mapping an action plan for success. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 2100 - PD II-Business Protocol (1) Prerequisites: MGT 1100 and sophomore classification. This course continues to build on the foundations laid in Professional Development I-Introduction to Career Planning. Focused topics include business protocol, social and dining etiquette, ethical dilemmas, and refining the career planning strategy and portfolio. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 2110 - PD II-Business Communications (1) Prerequisites: MGT 1100 This course continues the foundation laid in Management 1100-Career Planning with an emphasis on oral and written communication skills. This course provides knowledge of and practice with the correct use of business terms and messages in order to develop the proficiency and competencies required for effective communication in a business environment. Practice and principles of business report writing are included. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3000 - Organization and Management (3) This foundation course provides an overview and analysis of fundamental managerial functions and processes, organizational structure, and management theory that influence effective decision making, strategy implementation, and leadership of human and organizational resources. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3100 - PD III-Business Communication (1) Prerequisites: MGT 2100 and junior classification. This course continues the foundations laid in Professional Development II-Fundamentals of Business Protocols with an emphasis on oral and written communications skills. This course provides training and practice in the correct use of business terms and messages in order to develop the proficiency and competency required for effective communication in a business environment. Practice and principles of business report writing are included. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3110 - PD III-Globalization (1) Prerequisites: MGT 2100 or MGT 2110. This course familiarizes students with current events and knowledge of international business. Globalization trends and challenges, rise of new economies, political economy of globalization as well as global norms and values will be covered in this course. The course in particular focuses on exploring the implications of current global events in domestic and international business. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3250 - International Business (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 , ECON 2200 . This course is a survey of environmental factors which are unique to international business management. Emphasis is placed on: (1) forms of doing business internationally, (2) theories of international business, (3) management of international operations, and (4) various forces which can facilitate or impede foreign trade. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3700 - Organizational Behavior (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 . This course aims to develop in students a greater understanding of the behavioral aspects of management including topics such as perception, motivation, communication, persuasion, decision making, bargaining and negotiation, conflict management, group processes, power and politics, and leadership. These concepts are used to analyze classic and contemporary topics and cases. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4110 - PD IV-Leadership (1) Prerequisites: MGT 3100 or MGT 3110 This course addresses leadership topics surrounding leader development, including the leadership framework, leadership profiles, developing oneself as a leader, leadership attributes and ethical considerations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4210 - Student Leaders I (1) Prerequisites: By Approval of Dean. This course addresses leadership topics surrounding leader development, including the leadership framework, leadership profiles, developing oneself as a leader, leadership attributes and ethical considerations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4220 - Student Leaders II (1) Prerequisites: By Approval of Dean. The Student Leaders Seminar continues the process begun in Student Leaders I to provide each elected student leader with a safe and collaborative environment that affords teaching, mentoring and leadership during their year in office, while preparing them for future leadership opportunities. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4510 - Human Resource Management (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 . This course provides an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of effective human resource management. The topics covered include human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, career planning, job analysis and evaluation, performance appraisal, employee compensation and benefits, labor-management relations, discipline and grievance handling, and equal employment opportunity. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4550 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Management (3) Prerequisites: ACCT 2400 , MGT 3000 , MKT 3210 . This course examines the initiation and management of an entrepreneurial venture. Topics considered include the innovative idea, venture ideas, perspectives on entrepreneurship, start-up sequences, and acquisitions. Students work with a practicing entrepreneur in developing a business plan. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4700 - Essentials of Strategic Management (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This is a survey course for graduating Computer Science and Business seniors. The course includes concepts related to managers, management history and many topics that fall in the category of management. It also examines how firms chart their future by formulating, implementing and evaluating appropriate strategies. This course uses financial statements, financial ratios, project analysis and evaluation, organizational and strategic management concepts. The course places heavy emphasis on case analysis. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4740 - Strategic Management (3) Prerequisites: Senior classification, CIS 1100 , MGT 3000 , FIN 3200 , MKT 3210 . This is the capstone course for graduating seniors. It examines how firms chart their future by formulating, implementing, and evaluating strategies using strategic-management concepts and techniques covered in this course and in other business courses. The course places heavy emphasis on case analysis and the use of PC-based computer simulation. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4801 - Internship Experience (4) Prerequisites: Approval of the lead professor and course instructor; sophomore standing. Through agreements between the University, School of Business, and an employer, the student may receive course credit for an internship or cooperative education experience which contributes to the student’s education and potential career opportunities in their selected major and concentration. Internship assessments and employer evaluations are documented in a formal report and presentation to the University community. Course may be taken as a restrictive business elective or unrestrictive elective. The student will attain approval from the lead professor and course instructor prior to enrolling in the course. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Marketing
	ENTR 4200 - New Product/Service Development (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 and MKT 3210 . Admission to a degree granting college. Any student who has not completed these requirements will not be allowed in this course with no exceptions. This course focuses on the tools and techniques required during the entire new product/service development process. It is intended that, through required independent reading, classroom lectures, contests, and essay tests, the student will acquire 1) working knowledge of the fundamental principles of new product development (NPD); and 2) a greater ability to think both qualitatively and quantitatively about NPD problems. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 3210 - Principles of Marketing (3) Prerequisites: ECON 2200 or ECON 2100 . The major objective is to develop in the student the ability to analyze marketing problems, and to provide an introduction to that sector of business activity concerned with the distribution of products to business and consumers. The course describes the background and framework of the marketing structure of modern business organizations. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 3220 - Healthcare Marketing (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This course will provide students with an understanding of marketing strategies and practices within the healthcare industry. Concepts such as market segmentation, target market, product positioning, and new product development will be covered and applied to key components of the healthcare industry (e.g. pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health insurance and providers). The structure of sales and marketing organizations as well as ethical issues facing the industry when marketing its products and services will also be discussed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 3310 - Business Ethics (3) Business Ethics is concerned with the analysis and application of moral principles and norms or the clarification of dilemmas of managers and other employees who make business decisions. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 3350 - Promotion Management (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This course will study promotion as persuasive communication. It will examine promotion management and its relationship to the overall marketing program. Primary emphasis will be placed on advertising, sales promotion, and personal selling. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 3450 - Consumer Behavior (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This course includes an examination of the effects of personality, motivation, perception, learning, attitudes, cultural and social influences, and lifestyle changes on buying situations and how analysis of these factors enables the marketing manager to improve customer satisfaction. Sociological, psychological, and economics models will be considered. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4150 - Sales Management/Leadership (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This course deals with issues facing the sales manager; topics include recruiting the sales force, selection of the sales force, motivation and compensation of the sales force, leadership skills, and supervision of the sales force. Emphasis will be on both personal and ethical positions of sales management. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4250 - Retailing (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . A survey course embracing the principles and practices of retail operations including location and layout, buying, pricing, promotion, credit, and stock control. The course will primarily take a mid-management approach. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4350 - Business-to-Business Marketing (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This is a study of business-to-business marketing and is a study of materials, equipment, supplies, and technologies for manufacturers, other business firms, and institutions that use purchased goods in further production. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4450 - International Marketing (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This course covers the planning and organizing for international marketing operations. It identifies the differences in market arrangements and the differences in the legal, cultural, and economic factors in several countries. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4650 - Marketing Research (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 , DSC 3020 . This course examines research methods and procedures for the conduct of studies leading to marketing decisions. Techniques of gathering and analyzing data related to advertising, sales, pricing, product, and distribution. Actual participation in the conduct of research studies in these areas will also be provided. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4690 - Marketing Seminar (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3350 , MKT 4150 . This course will allow students to both uncover and study current marketing problems. Emphasis will be upon the topics of interest as defined by the individual marketing student. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Mass Communication
	MSCM 2400 - Introduction to Mass Communication: Structure and Social Impact (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . (Fall, Spring) Introduction to the role of mass communication in society and to the structure, function, and social impact of the communications media. Extensive discussion of media institutions, theories, practices, professional fields ,and effects on society, groups, and individuals. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2410 - Media Literacy (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . Examines patterns used by media to help shape public perception and the relationship between the media and other U.S. and international social systems and analyzes mass media products and explore the role of media in the construction of concepts of race, gender, class, religion, sexuality, and ability. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2430 - Mass Media and Society (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . (Fall, Spring) Examination of the mass media in relation to social institutions, public opinion, and government. Includes issues such as media violence, socialization, and entertainment. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2440 - Reporting and Writing for Mass Media (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . (Fall, Spring) A study of the techniques and tools for gathering and reporting the news, and an introduction to news writing with emphasis on the organization and development of news stories. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2450 - Women in Communication (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . Provides a historical overview of the contributions women have made to various areas of communication including, but not limited to mass communication, health communication, sports journalism, and media ownership. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2460 - Mass Media and American Popular Culture (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . Exploration of the relationship between mass media and popular culture; introduction to techniques of media analysis and consideration of the aesthetics of such cultural artifacts as best-selling fiction and television comedies. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2470 - Diversity and the Media (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 . (Spring) An examination of the portrayal of minorities in the mass media with emphasis on African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and Asian Americans. Also focuses on the history of the minority media and the ways minority groups have produced media to meet their needs. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2480 - New Technologies and Society (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210, MSCM 2400. A survey of developing telecommunication systems and technologies, such as optical/digital technologies and how they affect traditional electronic media and society. Explores the social practices and communicatory processes that new technologies encourage and subvert. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2580 - Introduction to Screenwriting (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . An introduction to feature film screenwriting. Explores the basic theory and formal aspects of story structure, character development, use of conflict, scene writing, dialogue and screenplay formatting. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2590 - Public Relations Theory and Practice (3) Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 . (Fall, Spring) Public Relations Theory and Practice provides an overview of the public relations profession from its historic beginnings to its contemporary role in society. The course provides a foundation for the public relations concentration by exploring its definitions, history, theories, principles, strategic planning, management practices, and career possibilities. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3430 - Mediated Images of Black Women (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 1250 . Explores the ways in which elements of the media socially reproduce prejudice and misperceptions against black women in television, film, music, news and advertising and the ways in which they have resisted these representations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3440 - Media Business: Advertising, Sales & Marketing (3) Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2440 . This course provides students with the ability to identify, define and perform basic techniques, procedures and operations of sales and marketing within the communications field, with particular emphasis on radio and TV. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3450 - History of Mass Communication (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . Examination of the emergence of the free press, including the African American press and the development of mass media in the United States. Study of the technical, cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped mass media in our society. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3460 - International Communication (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . An exploration of issues and implications of international information flow and of the uses of media (radio, television, film, Internet, etc.) and press systems. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3500 - Introduction to Film Criticism (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . (Spring) Introduction to the study of cinema aesthetics with emphasis on film history, genres, and African American film. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3505 - Photojournalism (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 . (Spring) Introduction to the visual and technical aspects of 35mm and digital photojournalism. Practical experience in photographing general news events, sports, features, and other standard newspaper subjects. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3510 - Advanced Reporting (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Fall) Practice in gathering and writing news for the mass media with particular emphasis on developing the student’s news judgment and writing skills. Attention to detailed reporting and interpretation, field assignments, team reporting, and computer-assisted reporting. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3520 - Copy Editing (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Fall, Spring) A study of the tools and techniques of modern editing with emphasis on the editor’s role in a desktop publishing environment. Designed to provide experience with every stage of the copy flow from copy editing to final production. Includes units on media law and ethics. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3525 - Desktop Publishing (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Spring) Introduction to graphic design techniques in newsletters, magazines, and newspapers. The focus of the course is to practice skills necessary for layouts and graphics from conception to finished product using desktop publishing and photo editing software. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3540 - Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Spring) Practice in researching, developing, organizing, writing feature articles for newspapers and magazines as well as analysis of style and trends in newspaper and magazine feature stories. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3560 - Writing for Radio and Television (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 . (Fall, Spring) Introduction to writing news and public affairs copy for broadcast media, public service announcements, radio and television commercials, broadcast continuity, and dramatic programs. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3570 - Audio Production (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 3560 . (Fall, Spring) Introduction to the basic principles of audio production, including the operation of studio equipment and the writing, producing, and presenting of programs. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3580 - Video Production (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 3560 . (Fall, Spring) Introduction to the fundamentals of small-systems video production. A study of the basic techniques of television studio and field production. Topics include camera use, lighting, sound in television production, producing, directing, and editing. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3590 - Public Relations (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Fall) Study of the theory and practice of public relations. Analysis of public relations as a communication function of organizations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3595 - Public Relations Writing & Publications (3) Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2440 . (Fall, Spring) Public Relations Writing & Publications provides an emphasis on external communications. Students will be able to create public relations strategies and plans for a variety of types of organizations. They will produce press releases and brochures, assemble media kits, develop PSAs, design displays and choose media strategies to match campaign objectives applying fundamental techniques used by public relations professionals. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3600 - Internship in Mass Media (3) Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 . Approval by a faculty committee and a minimum grade point average of 2.6 overall are also required. (Fall, Spring, Summer) A guided internship in the mass media that will give students experience needed for career planning and development. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3610 - Issues in Media (3-6) (Spring) A seminar on selected topics in contemporary media studies. Courses may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3660 - Special Topics in Mass Communication (3) Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 . Special Topics in Mass Communication allows for in-depth study of emerging topics and trends in mass communication. Topics will vary each semester depending on the instructor and changes in the news or entertainment media landscape. It is designed to address the emerging issues related to the discipline. 3 Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4591 - Public Relations Cases and Campaigns (3) Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2440 , MSCM 2590 . Students will learn the techniques to critically analyze public relations cases using theories and practices learned in prior courses. They will then apply the public relations process to design a communication campaign employing research, planning, implementation and evaluation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4600 - Mass Communication Theory and Research (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2430 . (Fall, Spring) A study of the development and scope of mass communication theory. Analysis of social/behavioral and critical/cultural approaches to mass communication theory. Study of the use and analysis of research in mass communication. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4605 - Mass Communication Law (3) Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 . An examination of major legal issues facing media practitioners, including press freedom, censorship, libel, invasion of privacy, access to information, copyright protection, and emerging legal issues related to online communication and an exploration interlocking technological, economic, political and social forces that shape communication law. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4610 - Communication Law and Ethics (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 . (Fall, Spring) A study of legal and ethical issues relating to the practice of mass communication; study of constitutional guarantees, freedom and responsibility of the press, libel law, rights of privacy, professional standards, and industry self-regulation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4620 - Media Practicum (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2440 . (Fall, Spring) Guided on-the-job training with on-campus media and organizations. Choice of workplace depends on concentration. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4625 - Advanced Audio Production (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 3570 . (Fall, odd years) Advanced analysis and application of the principles and methods of audio production with emphasis on studio technique. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4635 - Advanced Video Production (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 3580 . (Fall, even years) Advanced analysis and application of the principles and methods of video production with emphasis on creative and technical skills required for preparing media programs. A hands-on, project-based approach to video production offering basic instruction in digital video production and editing. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4640 - Corporate and Institutional Video (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 , MSCM 3580 . (Fall, even years) Application of video and computer technology in training, employee relations, public relations, and other non-broadcast applications. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4641 - Documentary (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 and MSCM 3560 . Workshop in the production of audio and/or video nonfiction or documentary projects. The course focuses on narrative, representational, and aesthetic strategies of documentary production. Students produce a documentary (individually or in small groups) and complete workshop projects that provide experience in conceptualization and project development. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4645 - Public Issues Reporting (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 . (Spring) An advanced study of reporting on public issues with emphasis on government, the courts and public agencies and special problems such as race relations, ecology, welfare and tax reform, minority rights, and consumerism. Attention to detailed reporting and interpretation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4650 - Independent Study (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2440 and permission of the instructor. (Fall, Spring) A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in English courses and 2.6 overall are also required. A specialized critical and detailed study of problems in mass communication. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4670 - Media Management Policies (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 2440 . A study of management of media organizations, especially small daily and weekly newspapers, including an analysis of problems of the African American press and electronic media. Attention to community relations and public service issues. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 4680 - Internship in Mass Media II (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 , MSCM 3600 . (Fall, Spring) Approval by a faculty committee and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in English courses and 2.6 overall are also required. A guided internship in the mass media that will give students experience needed for career planning and development. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	WGST 2200 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (3) This course will introduce students to the key historical and contemporary issues, themes, and debates about gender issues and women’s lived experiences within the discipline of women’s studies. Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies provides a context for understanding the world through diverse experiences of women in America and throughout the world and how the construction of gender, race, class, sexuality and other identities form both interlocking oppression and privilege. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	WGST 3610 - Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies (3) (Fall, Spring) A course on selected topics in women’s and gender studies. Course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Mathematics
	MATH 1000 - Introductory College Algebra (3) Prerequisites: Placement by University Testing. Credit is not allowed if a student has prior credit in any other mathematics course. Required of all freshmen who did not make a satisfactory score on the placement test. Math 1000 provides preparation for MATH 1100 and does not count as credit toward the GEC mathematics requirement. The course will review basic algebra, including evaluation of algebraic expressions, factoring, radicals, exponents, fractional expressions, solutions of linear equations, polynomials and word problems. Students will use technology-based learning resources as a supplement to regular class instruction in order to gain skills and improve their knowledge of course concepts. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 1080 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Placement by University Testing. This course provides a general survey of mathematical topics that are useful in our contemporary world. This course is designed to show students how mathematics can be applied to their lives in interesting, enjoyable, and meaningful ways. The course has a variety of topics in liberal arts mathematics; problem solving and critical thinking, set theory, logic, number theory and the real number system, algebra, consumer mathematics, and financial management. This course is also designed to help diverse students, with different backgrounds and career plans, to succeed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 1100 - College Algebra and Trigonometry I (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1000 or placement by University Testing. A course that prepares non-science students for MATH 1210 and students planning to take Calculus I for MATH 1200 . Topics include fractional expressions, exponents and radicals, equations and inequalities of linear and quadratic types, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, and the binomial theorem. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 1110 - Elementary Statistics (3) An introductory statistics course designed to give students a better understanding of statistical concepts and their numerous applications as well as their limitation. Analysis will stress graphical methods of exploratory data analysis and the use of technology such as Microsoft Excel to compute means, variances, correlation coefficients, and regression lines. An introduction to statistical inference for means will also be included. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 1200 - College Algebra and Trigonometry II (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1100 . A course for science students designed as preparation for MATH 2010 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4) . A continuation of MATH 1100 with trigonometry, including simultaneous equations, graphical solution of systems of inequalities, polynomial equations and functions, sequences and series, trigonometric functions, analytical trigonometry, right angle trigonometry, and the laws of sines and cosines. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 1210 - Finite Mathematics (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1100 . A second GEC course for non-science majors. Topics include solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, and solving optimization problems by the simplex method. Sets, counting techniques, and basic principles of probability are also introduced. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 1410 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (5) Prerequisites: Permission of Department. An intensive course in pre-calculus mathematics including structure of the real number system, fundamental concepts of algebra, the elementary functions and their graphs, inequalities, theory of equations, complex numbers, the binomial theorem, trigonometric functions, analytical trigonometry, applications of trigonometry, and mathematical induction. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 2000 - Calculus for Non-Science Majors (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1100 . An intuitive treatment of the calculus, including functions, limits, continuity, the techniques of differentiation, and an introduction to integration. Applications to business and economics, the life sciences, and the behavioral sciences. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 2002 - Concepts of the Real Number System I (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1200 . A course for students who are majoring in elementary or middle school education. The first of a two-semester sequence in fundamental concepts and the structure of the real number system and its subsystems presented from an arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric point of view. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 2003 - Concepts of the Real Number System II (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2002 . A courses for students who are majoring in elementary or middle school education. The second of a two-semester sequence in fundamental concepts and the structure of the real number system and its subsystems presented from an arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric point of view. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 2005 - Foundations of Geometry (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1200 . A course for students who are majoring in elementary or middle school education. Fundamental concepts of geometry, including those concepts that form the core of geometric knowledge, the axioms that develop geometric intuition and insight, and the formulation of deductive subsystems. Geometric ideas will be illustrated in practical settings. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 2010 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1200 or MATH 1410 or permission of the department. An introduction to the differential and integral calculus with analytic geometry including functions, limits, continuity, methods and applications of differentiation (including trigonometric functions), and an introduction to elementary differential equations and techniques of integration. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 2020 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2010 . A study of theory and techniques of integration with applications, differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, numerical integration methods, improper integrals, bounded growth models, separable, first order differential equations, polar coordinates, parametric representations, and analytic geometry in the plane. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 2030 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2020 . An introduction to Multivariable calculus, partial derivatives with applications to special partial differential equations, double and triple integrals with applications, and analytic geometry in space. Vectors and parametric equations in space, infinite sequences and series, including power series, Taylor series with remainder, and applications. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 2400 - Introduction to Statistics for Science Majors (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1100 , MATH 1410 or MATH 2010 . A study of key concepts in statistics and probability: combinatorics, probability laws, random variables, and distributions. Includes the fundamental tools of statistics: data collection, graphical and numerical methods for describing data, experimental design, simple regression and correlation, categorical data analysis, and statistical inference. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MATH 2500 - Statistical Methods (3) Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1100 , MATH 1410 or MATH 2010 . An applications-oriented study of statistical methods, including analysis of variance, linear, and multiple regressions, hypothesis testing and sampling techniques. Assignments involve extensive use of SAS or comparable statistics computer software. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule

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JAZZ 2250 - Jazz Theory I (3)

JAZZ 2260 - Jazz Theory II (3)

JAZZ 3100 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2)

JAZZ 4000 - History of Jazz (3)

JAZZ 4700 - Jazz Arranging (3)

JAZZ 4730 - Jazz Composition (3)

ENTR 3500 - International Entrepreneurship (3)

ENTR 3900 - Invention, Innovation and Technology Commercialization (3)

ENTR 4500 - Technology Based Social Entrepreneurship (3)

ENTR 4650 - Small Business Analytics (3)

ENTR 4750 - New Venture Management Consulting (3)

HRM 4520 - Compensation and Reward Systems (3)

HRM 4530 - Workforce Planning (3)

MGT 1100 - Business Orientation (1)

MGT 2100 - PD II-Business Protocol (1)

MGT 2110 - PD II-Business Communications (1)

MGT 3000 - Organization and Management (3)

MGT 3100 - PD III-Business Communication (1)

MGT 3110 - PD III-Globalization (1)

MGT 3250 - International Business (3)

MGT 3700 - Organizational Behavior (3)

MGT 4110 - PD IV-Leadership (1)

MGT 4210 - Student Leaders I (1)

MGT 4220 - Student Leaders II (1)

MGT 4510 - Human Resource Management (3)

MGT 4550 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Management (3)

MGT 4700 - Essentials of Strategic Management (3)

MGT 4740 - Strategic Management (3)

MGT 4801 - Internship Experience (4)

ENTR 4200 - New Product/Service Development (3)

MKT 3210 - Principles of Marketing (3)

MKT 3220 - Healthcare Marketing (3)

MKT 3310 - Business Ethics (3)

MKT 3350 - Promotion Management (3)

MKT 3450 - Consumer Behavior (3)

MKT 4150 - Sales Management/Leadership (3)

MKT 4250 - Retailing (3)

MKT 4350 - Business-to-Business Marketing (3)

MKT 4450 - International Marketing (3)

MKT 4650 - Marketing Research (3)

MKT 4690 - Marketing Seminar (3)

MSCM 2400 - Introduction to Mass Communication: Structure and Social Impact (3)

MSCM 2410 - Media Literacy (3)

MSCM 2430 - Mass Media and Society (3)

MSCM 2440 - Reporting and Writing for Mass Media (3)

MSCM 2450 - Women in Communication (3)

MSCM 2460 - Mass Media and American Popular Culture (3)

MSCM 2470 - Diversity and the Media (3)

MSCM 2480 - New Technologies and Society (3)

MSCM 2580 - Introduction to Screenwriting (3)

MSCM 2590 - Public Relations Theory and Practice (3)

MSCM 3430 - Mediated Images of Black Women (3)

MSCM 3440 - Media Business: Advertising, Sales & Marketing (3)

MSCM 3450 - History of Mass Communication (3)

MSCM 3460 - International Communication (3)

MSCM 3500 - Introduction to Film Criticism (3)

MSCM 3505 - Photojournalism (3)

MSCM 3510 - Advanced Reporting (3)

MSCM 3520 - Copy Editing (3)

MSCM 3525 - Desktop Publishing (3)

MSCM 3540 - Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines (3)

MSCM 3560 - Writing for Radio and Television (3)

MSCM 3570 - Audio Production (3)

MSCM 3580 - Video Production (3)

MSCM 3590 - Public Relations (3)

MSCM 3595 - Public Relations Writing & Publications (3)

MSCM 3600 - Internship in Mass Media (3)

MSCM 3610 - Issues in Media (3-6)

MSCM 3660 - Special Topics in Mass Communication (3)

MSCM 4591 - Public Relations Cases and Campaigns (3)

MSCM 4600 - Mass Communication Theory and Research (3)

MSCM 4605 - Mass Communication Law (3)

MSCM 4610 - Communication Law and Ethics (3)

MSCM 4620 - Media Practicum (3)

MSCM 4625 - Advanced Audio Production (3)

MSCM 4635 - Advanced Video Production (3)

MSCM 4640 - Corporate and Institutional Video (3)

MSCM 4641 - Documentary (3)