| INT-Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| INT100 |
Information Literacy and Library Research Techniques |
| This course emphasizes the concepts and competencies of information literacy, the evaluation of information, the organization of libraries, the classification of knowledge, and the basic skills of research. This course will introduce the student to library research resources such as electronic journals, full-text databases, the online catalog of print and electronic books, the Internet, and other library materials. 2 quarter hours |
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| INT200 |
Utilization of Instructional Media I |
| INT201 |
Utilization of Instructional Media II |
| A laboratory approach is used to emphasize and develop sound principles of selection, utilization, and evaluation of a wide variety of media found in elementary schools today. Included are motion picture projection, audio recording techniques, graphic displays, videotape recording, and multimedia presentations. Students demonstrate utilization and production of specific media formats. 1 quarter hour each |
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| INT300 |
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning |
| The course provides individual guidance for adults who wish to examine and evaluate their current educational and career development. Assistance is provided in determining professional goals, culminating in a "blueprint" or academic/professional plan to attain these goals within a prescribed time frame. Prerequisite: Previous postsecondary education. 2 quarter hours |
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| INT301 |
Perspectives on Prior Learning |
| Principles and practices of prior learning and its assessment will be surveyed. Learning obtained through personal and professional experiences will be analyzed. Students will prepare a portfolio documenting this prior learning. Prerequisite: Admission to the university and at least 45 quarter hours of previous college course work. 2 quarter hours |
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| INT305 |
Dynamics of Group and Organizational Behavior |
| Study of formal and informal small group and organizational behavior. Experiential learning exercises and analysis of real groups and organizations provide a basis for concept development. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. (May be used for Psychology, Social Science, Health Studies, and Management credit.) Counts in Social Science or Behavioral Science Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| INT310 |
Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences |
| Problem analysis, review and selection of appropriate data-gathering techniques, reporting systems, and research design evaluation. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. (May be used for Psychology, Human Services, Social Science and Allied Health credit.) Counts in Quantitative Reasoning or Social Science or Behavioral Science Areas of General Education Requirements. 3-5 quarter hours |
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| INT315 |
Women in Society |
| This course is designed to study women in the past, present, and future. Students will analyze the impact of society on women and women on society by studying economic, political, psychological, anthropological, social, historical, and health issues as they directly relate to women. Prerequisite: 100-level Human Services or 100-level Psychology or 100-level Social Science course. Counts in Social Science or Behavioral Science Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| INT400 |
Career Assessment and Planning |
| An analysis of learning experiences contributing to personal and career growth, preparation of a portfolio describing these experiences. Exercises in goal setting and time management. 2-5 quarter hours |
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| INT410 |
Leadership in a Changing World |
| Students will study the process of leadership from a broad and varied perspective. Leadership will be defined, and will be delineated from the role of the manager. Various leadership theories will be explored, as well as differing approaches to leadership (including small work team leadership, behavioral approaches to leadership, and situational leadership). The characteristics and values of leaders will be explored, as well as leader performance problems and challenges. Students will explore future trends in leadership including its importance in a global context, as well as, in regard to their own lives. Prerequisites: All prior courses in the program sequence. 5 quarter hours |
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| INT420 |
Dynamics of Significant Relationships |
| This course is an interdisciplinary study of significant relationships in peoples' lives using concepts drawn from the social and behavioral sciences. Relationships studied include acquaintances, kinship ties, coworkers, same-gender friendships, male-female relationships, mentors, and cross-cultural friends. The dynamics of these relationships including the functions they serve, their development, and their importance will be studied. Recommended: Lower division Social Science or Human Services courses. Counts in Social Science or Behavioral Science Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| INT430 |
Methods of Inquiry in the Behavioral Sciences |
| Students will be introduced to the basic concepts, methods and tools employed in the research process. Emphasis is placed on practical applications of these ideas, with the central goal being to assist students in becoming intelligent consumers of research findings and conclusions. 4 quarter hours |
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| INT490 |
Independent Study in the Behavioral Sciences |
| Students will plan and conduct a self-directed inquiry into a research question of interest. This independent study will be guided by concepts presented and developed in Methods of Inquiry in the Behavioral Sciences. 2 quarter hours |
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| INT491C |
Field Study/Project Advisement |
| Provides advisement to students who have completed the undergraduate field experience program in order that they may satisfactorily complete their work on the required applied research project. Course shall be graded "P" (Satisfactory) or "I" (In-Progress); credit does not count toward graduation requirements; the course may be repeated. 1 quarter hour |
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| INT506 |
Media Selection and Delivery in Educational Programs |
| Reviews criteria for the selection and utilization of instructional media in relation to audience, content, media characteristics, and instructional methods. Presents a systematic approach for the integration of media into educational programs. 2-3 semester hours |
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| INT512 |
Fundraising and Grantsmanship |
| Covers basic fundraising methods and the development and writing of grant proposals. Topics include: designing a fundraising plan; preparing a case statement; program planning, budgeting, and evaluation; developing fundraising skills; and locating funding sources (corporations, foundations, government, etc.) and other resources available to nonprofit organizations. 2-3 semester hours |
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| INT512A |
Research Design and Methodology |
| Introduces principles and methods for identifying, gathering, and utilizing data as information for decision making. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques are explored. Presents procedures for improving reliability and validity of data. 2-3 semester hours |
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| INT512B |
Research/Data Analysis |
| Explores basic ways to analyze, summarize, and report data. Introduces student to principles and methods of quantification, measures of central tendency and dispersion, and basic parametric and nonparametric statistical tests. 2 semester hours |
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| INT519 |
Principles and Methods of Group Communication |
| Develops sensitivity to group communication processes and helps identify leadership and interpersonal communication styles which are appropriate for differing tasks and contexts. 2-3 semester hours |
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