| ADULT
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (AIS) |
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| AIS 101 |
Theories
and Principles of Adult Learning |
3 cr |
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| Introduction
to basic theories and principles of adult education
and development, with emphasis on liberal education.
Assists students in defining competencies needed
for success in academic study and professional
leadership, in setting educational goals, and
in planning a learning experience to achieve them.
AIS 101 or 301 is required of all AIS majors and
should be taken during the first semester of enrollment
in the Adult Degree Program. |
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| NOTE:
To avoid duplication, credit for both AIS 101
and AIS 301 is not allowed. |
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| AIS 105 |
Encounter
with the Humanities |
3 cr |
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| Introduction
to the various disciplines within the humanities
with emphasis on the role each plays in a liberal
arts education. Core
Course. |
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| AIS 110 |
Encounter
with the Natural Sciences |
3 cr |
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| Introduction
to the various disciplines within the natural
sciences with emphasis on the role each plays
in liberal arts education. |
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| AIS 115 |
Encounter
with the Social Sciences |
3 cr |
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| Introduction
to the various disciplines within the social sciences
with emphasis on the role each plays in a liberal
arts education. Core
Course. |
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| AIS 120 |
Encounter
with the Fine and Performing Arts |
3 cr |
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| Introduction
to the various disciplines within the fine arts
with emphasis on the role each plays in a liberal
arts education. |
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| AIS
125 |
Professional
Conduct |
3
cr |
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| Introduces
students to primary sources in ethical theory
and readings and discussions of theories of human
nature to provide a basis for understanding one's
rationale for personal moral decisions and to
offer a foundation for the application of ethics
to the workplace. |
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| AIS 201 |
Seasons
of Life |
3 cr |
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| An
interdisciplinary, media-assisted course in which
students study human development from the biosocial,
cognitive, and psychosocial perspectives with
special emphasis on the adult years. Through readings,
audio tapes, written exercises, and class discussions,
students explore the theory and research findings
of life span development which enable them to
reflect on their own lives as well as the lives
of others. Core Course. |
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| AIS 290 |
Special
Topics |
1-6 cr |
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| A
variable topics course treating special themes.
May be repeated once for credit when course content
varies. |
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| AIS 294 |
Directed Studies
|
1-3 cr |
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| Directed
study of a topic consistent with the student's
individualized program under the supervision of
a member of the University faculty. Prerequisite:
Permission of the department chair. |
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| AIS 300 |
Foundations of Interdisciplinary
Research
|
3 cr |
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| Designed
for students in the Adult Degree Program, this
course examines principles of qualitative and
quantitative research methods and their application
to interdisciplinary studies.
Emphasis is on the development of functional literacy
for information expressed quantitatively and the
thoughtful integration of such information into
academic and practical research projects. |
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| AIS 301 |
Adult Learning-Critical Reflections
|
3 cr |
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| Designed
for students who enter the Adult Degree Program
with at least 64 hours of credit, this course
introduces students to various philosophies of
education with special emphasis on adult education
and adult development theory. The course challenges
students to connect education with personal development,
the workplace, and the community. AIS 101 or 301
is required of all majors and should be taken
during the first semester of enrollment in the
Adult Degree Program. |
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| NOTE:
To avoid duplication, credit for both AIS 101
and AIS 301 is not allowed. |
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| AIS
305 |
Issues in Human
Services
|
3
cr |
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| An
interdisciplinary course for students who plan
to work in the helping professions (counseling,
social work, nursing etc.). Guest speakers from
various disciplines present information about
their fields. Discussion topics include: similarities
and differences in the helping professions, the
helping relationship, empathic communication,
multicultural and legal issues, and stress and
burnout management. |
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| AIS
315 |
Women's Issues
in the Workplace and Community
|
3
cr |
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| Taught
by faculty from several departments, this course
examines contemporary issues faced by women in
the workplace and the community from an interdisciplinary
perspective. Some of the topics covered are gender
communication issues, developing a leadership
plan, playing the game, power talk, conflict management
from a woman's point of view, international development,
and women, sexuality, and labor. |
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| AIS 320 |
Cultural Diversity
|
3 cr |
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| An
interdisciplinary exploration of issues related
to interactions between diverse groups in teams,
communities, and organizations. Reviews research
from a variety of disciplines, introduces the
historical and legal foundations of equal opportunity
in the U.S., and examines the costs and benefits
of diversity. Topics include prejudice, stereotyping,
affirmative action, barriers to mobility, discrimination,
marginalization, mentoring, and international
issues. |
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| AIS 380 |
Research Methods and
Project Development (W)
|
3 cr |
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| Taken
after the student's graduation plan has been formally
accepted, this course prepares the student
to conduct an extensive research project. Focuses
on topic selection, research methods, proposal
writing and project presentation. AIS 380 is required
of all AIS majors and must be taken before AIS
430: Senior Project and after satisfactory completion of the writing competency requirement. Prerequisites: AIS
101/301 and an approved graduation plan. |
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| AIS 401 |
Adults in Society
|
3 cr |
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| An
interdisciplinary study of the process of adult
development focusing on cultural, gender, and
individual differences. |
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| AIS 405 |
Issues and Ideas in the Humanities
|
3 cr |
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| Identification
and analysis of current concepts and problems
in the humanities and their relation to the needs,
values, and operation of modern society. |
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| AIS 410 |
Issues and Ideas in the Natural Sciences
|
3 cr |
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| Identification
and analysis of current concepts and problems
in the natural sciences and their relation to
the needs, values, and operation of modern society. |
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| AIS 415 |
Issues and Ideas in the Social Sciences
|
3 cr |
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| Identification
and analysis of current concepts and problems
in the social sciences and their relation to the
needs, values, and operation of modern society. |
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| AIS 420 |
Community Development
and Leadership
|
3 cr |
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| Presents
the foundations of community development and leadership,
including basic concepts, methods and literature.
Student teams gain practical application through
researching an issue and designing a community
deliberation to address that issue. The course
lays foundations for further study and practice
in the field. |
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| AIS
425 |
Adult Education
and Training
|
3
cr |
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| Explores
the field of adult and continuing education, focusing
on its history, philosophy, grounding in adult
learning theory, its current applications in educational
institutions and business, and its future as an
international and technology-enhanced enterprise. |
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| AIS 430
|
Senior Project (W)
|
3
or 6 cr |
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| An
in-depth research project in the student's field
of study. Provides an opportunity for the student
to design a comprehensive research project, analyze
and synthesize research data, and develop expertise
in a particular subject. AIS 430 is required of
all AIS majors. Prerequisite: AIS 380. |
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| AIS 490 |
Special Topics
|
1-6 cr |
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| A
variable topics course treating special themes.
May be repeated once for credit when course content
varies. |
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| AIS 494 |
Directed Studies
|
1-3 cr |
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| Directed
study of a topic consistent with the student's
individualized program under the supervision of
a member of the University faculty. Prerequisite:
Permission of the department chair. |
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| AIS 496 |
Professional Studies: Internship
|
3
or 6 cr |
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| The
purpose of the internship is to give the student
supervised practical experience in a setting related
to the student's field of study. The course may
be taking for a maximum of six hours credit. Prerequisites:
junior or senior standing and permission of the
department chair. |
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| AIS 499 |
Honors Senior Project (H, W)
|
3
or 6 cr |
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| A
substantial research project in the student's
field that reflects a commitment to genuine scholarship.
Provides an opportunity for the student to design
a comprehensive research project, analyze and
synthesize research data, and develop expertise
in a particular subject. Fulfills the senior project
requirement for the honors program. Prerequisite:
AIS 380, 3.5 overall GPA on 60 credits from USA, and permission of the AIS 380 instructor. |
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