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Confidentiality and Release of Information ………………….. 2 NSC Directory Information Release……. 4 Academic Calendar …………………….. 6 President’s Welcome …………………… 10 About Nevada State College ………….. 11 Resources, Services, and Referrals ….. 14 Admissions Information ………………… 18 Registration and Records ………………. 24 Regulations for Determining Residency for Tuition ……………………..... 36 Fees…………………………………………46 Financial Aid …………………………...... 49 Student Code of Conduct and Policies ………………………… 54 College Terminology, Course Information, Course Abbreviations ………… 73 Degrees and Minors Offered ………….. 76 College Core Curriculum ……………….. 78 School of Education ……………………. 82 Elementary Education ………… 84 Secondary Education…… ……. 87 Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program…… 94 Speech Pathology …………….. 98 School of Liberal Arts and Sciences ….. 114 Biology …………………………. 114 Business Administration……… 115 Criminal Justice ……………….. 117 English ………………………….. 118 Environmental and Resource Science ……………….. 120 History …………………………… 122 Integrated Studies ………………125 Law Enforcement – Public Administration ………… 129 Management……………………. 130 Psychology …………………….. 131 Visual Media ……………………. 134 School of Nursing ……………………….. 184 Nursing ………………………….. 184 Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents …. 197 Administration and Faculty …………….. 197

The college does not allow access to, or the Confidentiality and release of, educational records or other personally identifiable information without Release of the written consent of the student, and, when in person, verification through picture Information identification, except that the college must The confidentiality and security of student disclose information to students requesting educational records are of primary review of their own records and to importance to the college. As amended, the authorized governmental officials or Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act agencies for audit and evaluation of state (FERPA) of 1974 ensures that eligible and federally supported programs. students have the right to inspect and review educational records, files and other data; to The written consent must be signed, dated waive the right of inspection and review of and should include the birth date of the confidential letters and statements of student. The written consent must specify recommendation filed since January 1, the educational records to be disclosed, the 1975; to challenge the content of purpose or purposes of the disclosure and educational records to ensure that it is not the party or parties to whom the disclosure misleading or inaccurate; and to preclude may be made. any or all directory information from being released. The college may disclose, without a student's written consent, educational Most college discipline records are defined records or other personally identifiable as education records by FERPA and information to full-time college employees therefore protected from disclosure without having authorized access; to the Office of written consent of the student. Two Admissions and Recruitment, the Office of exceptions to this are: (1) the outcome of the Registrar and/or appropriate officials of any disciplinary proceeding alleging a sex another school or school system in which offense must be disclosed to the accuser, the student intends to enroll; to people or and (2) some records of the Police organizations providing student financial aid; Department created and maintained solely to accrediting agencies involved in by that unit are not protected from disclosure accrediting functions; to parents of a student by FERPA. whose status as a dependent has been established according to the Internal Student access is not permitted to the Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152; to an financial statements of parents; to alleged victim of any crime of violence the confidential statements and results of any institutional disciplinary recommendations filed prior to January 1, proceeding against the alleged perpetrator 1975; to records that the student has waived of that crime with respect to that crime; in the right to inspect; to records of compliance with a judicial order or lawfully instructional, supervisory and administrative issued subpoena, provided, the college personnel; to records created by a law makes a reasonable attempt to notify the enforcement unit, for a law enforcement student of the order or subpoena in advance purpose, and maintained by a law of compliance, except if commanded not to enforcement unit; to records that are created do so in a subpoena, if the subpoena has and maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, been issued for a law enforcement purpose psychologist or other recognized or by a federal grand jury; to authorized professionals or paraprofessionals acting or officials in connection with an emergency, if assisting in a professional or knowledge of the information is necessary to paraprofessional capacity; or to college protect the health or safety of a student or records that contain only information relating other people. to a person after that person is no longer a student. Requests for review of educational Directory information is considered public records are processed within 45 days of and may be released without written consent submittal. unless specifically prohibited by the student concerned. Data defined as directory 3 information includes: student names, share without your consent PII from your addresses, telephone numbers, email education records, and they may track your addresses, major fields of study, student participation in education and other participation in officially recognized programs by linking such PII to other activities, dates of attendance, degrees and personal information about you that they awards received, photographs for college obtain from other Federal or State data use, and listings of the most recent sources, including workforce development, educational agency or institution that unemployment insurance, child welfare, students have attended. juvenile justice, military service, and migrant student record systems. A student may restrict the publication of information by completing a Request to Prevent Disclosure form which can be found in the Office of the Registrar or on the Office of the Registrar website.

Note: Addendum to FERPA Annual Notice

As of January 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Education’s FERPA regulations expand the circumstances under which your educational records and personally identifiable information (PII) contained in such records – including your Social Security Number, grades, or other private information – may be accessed without your consent. First, the U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, or state and local education authorities (“Federal and State Authorities”) may allow access to your records and PII without your consent to any third party designated by a Federal or State Authority to evaluate a federal – or state- supported education program. The evaluation may relate to any program that is “principally engaged in the provision of education,” such as early childhood education and job training, as well as any program that is administered by an education agency or institution. Second, Federal and State Authorities may allow access to your education records and PII without your consent to researchers performing certain types of studies, in certain cases even when we object to or do not request such research. Federal and State Authorities must obtain certain use- restriction and data security promises from the entities that they authorize to receive your PII, but the Authorities need not maintain direct control over such entities. In addition, in connection with Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems, State Authorities may collect compile, permanently retain, and 4

NSC DIRECTORY INFORMATION

In accordance with the Nevada State College policy and the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), NSC vigorously protects the privacy of student’s education records. NSC does not release private records of individual students, such as grades and class schedules, without prior consent of the student.

As permitted under federal law, the sole exception to the above practice is the release of “directory” information considered to be public in nature and not generally deemed to be an invasion of privacy. At NSC, the following categories are defined as “directory” information: Name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, dates of attendance, full-time/part-time status, academic major, college and grade level, academic honors, other academic institutions recently attended, participation in NSC organizations, and degrees earned and dates attended.

NSC uses directory information for non-commercial, educational purposes, such as to mail notices to students about changes in policies, services, or opportunities. Directory information may also be provided for commercial purposes to NSC affiliates, honors societies, the alumni association and foundation, or other individuals for purposes that may be beneficial to students. NSC exercises discretion in responding to requests for directory information and may or may not provide such information when requested, depending on the intended purpose of the request. NSC does not sell or rent student information for a fee.

You have the right to request that NSC not release directory information about you for commercial and/or non-commercial purposes.

WARNING: It is important to consider carefully the potential consequences of restricting the release of directory information. For example, if you restrict release for non-commercial educational purposes, NSC will be unable to place your name in publications such as honors and graduation programs; to confirm graduation and dates of attendance to potential employers; to verify enrollment with organizations such as insurance companies; or to send notifications about specialized scholarships.

If, after due consideration, you wish to restrict the release of directory information, please check one of the boxes below indicating your authorization.

[ ] Remove my name from directory information for commercial purposes. Commercial purposes would include such organizations that provide health insurance, tuition payment plans, invitations to join academic organizations, or the alumni association. The organizations provide students with information, services and benefits.

[ ] Remove my name from directory information for non-commercial purposes. Non-commercial purposes would include such purposes as publications in honors and graduation programs, verification of enrollment for health insurance, degree verification for employment, invitations to apply for specialized scholarships, or invitations to attend specialized activities or workshops.

[ ] Remove my name from directory information for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.

[ ] I previously asked to remove my directory information for one of the purposes listed above, and now wish to allow release of my directory information.

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This authorization can be mailed, faxed, or delivered in person to the Office of the Registrar, 1125 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, Nevada 89002, fax (702) 992-2111. This directive will apply permanently to your record, even following graduation, until you choose to reverse it by submitting a written authorization to the Office of the Registrar.

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2012-2013 Academic Calendar FALL 2012 – FULL SESSION AUGUST 2012 Aug. 1 – Wed Last Day to Apply for Residency for Fall 2012 Aug. 10 – Fri Financial Aid Office Begins Authorizing Disbursements of Fall 2012 Funds Fall 2012 – Tuition and Fees Due Aug. 16. – Thurs Fall 2012 – 1st Payment Plan Installment Due PURGE – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment arrangements will be Aug. 17 – Fri administratively dropped from courses Fall 2012 CLASSES BEGIN (Full Session) NIGHTLY PURGE BEGINS – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment Aug. 20 – Mon arrangements will be administratively dropped from courses; contact the Office of the Registrar to be reinstated into courses. Last Day to Add Individual Courses for Full Fall Session Aug. 26 – Sun Last Day to Drop Individual Courses without a “W” Grade and Receive a Refund Last Day to Change Grading Option Aug. 27 – Mon First Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund Aug. 31 – Fri Last Day to be Reinstated into Fall 2012 Courses Without the School Dean’s Approval SEPTEMBER 2012 Sept. 3 – Mon Labor Day – CAMPUS CLOSED Sept. 16 – Sun Fall 2012 – 2nd Payment Plan Installment Due Sept. 29 – Sat Last Day for 50% Refund for Withdrawing Completely from the College OCTOBER 2012 Oct. 1 – Mon Last Day to Apply for Spring 2013 and Summer 2013 Graduation Oct 1 – Oct.6 MIDTERMS – FALL 2012 Full Session Oct. 13 – Sat Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund Oct. 16 – Tue Fall 2012 – 3rd Payment Plan Installment Due Oct. 26 – Fri Nevada Day Observed – CAMPUS CLOSED NOVEMBER 2012 Nov. 5 – Mon Spring 2013 Registration Begins – Continuing Degree Seeking Students Nov. 12 – Mon Veteran’s Day Observed – CAMPUS CLOSED Nov. 13 – Tues Spring 2013 Registration Beings – New Degree Seeking Students Nov. 16 – Fri Fall 2012 – 4th Payment Plan Installment Due Nov. 22 – Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Holiday – CAMPUS CLOSED Nov. 26 – Mon Spring 2013 Registration Begins – Non Degree Students DECEMBER 2012 Dec. 1 – Sat Last Day to Apply for Residency for Spring 2013 Dec. 3 – Dec. 8 FINALS – Exams Held on Last Class Day for Each Class Dec. 8 – Sat Fall 2012 – Last Class Day Dec. 12 – Wed Fall 2012 Grades Due by 12:00 pm Dec. 13 – Thurs Last Day to Change “I” Grade from Spring and Summer 2012 Dec. 25 – Tues Winter Holiday – CAMPUS CLOSED

FALL 2012 – MINI SESSIONS AUGUST 2012 Aug. 20 – Mon 1st 4 Week and 8 Week Sessions Begin SEPTEMBER 2012 Sept. 1 – Sat 1st 4 week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a ”W”’ Grade and No Refund 7

Sept. 10 – Sept. 15 Midterms – 1st 8 Week Session Sept. 15 – Sat 1st Week Session Ends Sept. 17 – Mon 2nd 4 Week Session Begins Sept. 19 – Wed 1st 8 Week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund Sept. 29 – Sat 2nd 4 Week – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund OCTOBER 2012 Oct. 13 – Sat 2nd 4 Week Session and 1st 8 Week Session Ends Oct. 15 – Mon 3rd 4 Week Session and 2nd 8 Week Session Begins Oct. 27 – Sat 3rd 4 Week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund NOVEMBER 2012 Nov. 5 – Nov. 10 MIDTERMS – 2nd 8 Week Session Nov. 10 – Sat 3rd 4 Week Session Ends Nov. 13 – Tues 4th Week Session Begins Nov. 14 – Wed 2nd 8 Week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” and No Refund Nov. 27 – Tues 4th 4 Week Session Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund DECEMBER 2012 Dec. 3 – Dec. 8 FINALS – Exams Held on Last Class Day for Each Class Dec. 8 – Sat 4th 4 Week Session and 2nd 8 Week Session End

WINTER SESSION 2012 – December 17, 2012 – January 12, 2013 **Payment Plans are not available for Winter Session** DECEMBER 2012 Tuition and Fees Due & PURGE – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment arrangements Dec. 13 – Thurs will be administratively dropped from their courses Purge – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment arrangements will be administratively Dec. 14 – Fri dropped from courses Winter Session 2013 – CLASSES BEGIN Last Day to Add/Drop Individual Courses and Receive 100% Refund Dec. 17 – Mon (No 2013 Winter Session Refund will be issued after this date) PURGE – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment arrangements will be administratively dropped from courses Dec. 29 – Sat Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund JANUARY 2013 Jan. 1 – Tues New Year’s Day Observed – CAMPUS CLOSED Jan. 12 – Sun Winter Session 2013 – CLASSES END Jan 16. – Wed Winter Session 2013 – Grades Due by 12:00 pm

SPRING 2013 – FULL SESSION JANUARY 2013 Jan. 1 – Tues New Year’s Day Observed – CAMPUS CLOSED Jan. 14 – Mon Financial Aid Office Begins Authorizing Disbursement of Spring 2013 Funds Spring 2013 – Tuition and Fees Due PURGE – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment arrangements will be administratively Jan. 17 – Thurs dropped from courses 1st Payment Plan Installment Due PURGE – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment arrangements will administratively Jan. 18 – Fri dropped from courses Jan. 21 – Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observed – CAMPUS CLOSED 8

Spring 2013 – CLASSES BEGIN (Full Session) Jan. 22 – Tues NIGHTLY PURGE BEGINS – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment arrangements will be administratively dropped from courses; contact the Office of the Registrar to be reinstated into courses Last Day to Add Individual Courses for Full Spring Session Jan. 28 – Mon Last Day to Drop Individual Courses without a “W” Grade and a Refund Last Day to Change Grading Option Jan. 29 – Tues First Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and Receive a Refund FEBRUARY 2013 Feb. 1 – Fri Last Day to be Reinstated into Spring 2013 Courses Without the School Dean’s Approval Feb. 17 – Sun 2nd Payment Plan Installment Due Feb. 18 – Mon Presidents’ Day – CAMPUS CLOSED MARCH 2013 Mar. 2 – Sat Last Day for 50% Refund for Withdrawing Completely from the College Mar. 4 – Mar. 9 MIDTERMS – Spring 2013 Full Session Mar. 16 – Sat Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund Mar. 17 – Sun 3rd Payment Plan Installment Due Mar. 17 – Mar. 23 SPRING BREAK (Mini Sessions will meet during Spring Break; contact you Instructor for details) APRIL 2013 Apr. 1 – Mon Summer and Fall 2013 Registration Begins – Continuing Degree Seeking Students Apr. 8 – Mon Summer and Fall 2013 Registration Begins – New Degree Seeking Students Apr. 15 – Mon Summer 2013 Registration Begins – Non Degree Students Apr. 17 – Sat 4th Payment Plan Installment Due Apr. 22 – Mon Fall 2013 Registration Begins – Non Degree Students MAY 2013 May 1 – Wed Last Day to Apply for Fall 2013 Graduation if Not Walking in Spring 2013 Commencement May 6 – May 11 FINALS – Exams Held on Last Class Day for Each Class Spring 2013 – Last Class Day May 11 – Sat COMMENCEMENT May 15 – Wed Spring 2013 Grades Due by 12:00 pm May 16 – Thurs Last Day to Change “I” Grade from Fall 2012

SPRING 2013 – MINI SESSIONS JANUARY 2013 Jan. 22 – Tues 1st 4 Week Session AND 8 Week Sessions Begin FEBRUARY 2013 Feb. 2 – Sat 1st 4 Week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund Feb. 11 – Feb. 16 MIDTERM 1st 8 Week Session 1st 4 Week Session Ends Feb. 16 – Sat 1st 8 Week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund Feb. 19 – Tues 2nd 4 Week Session Begins MARCH 2013 Mar. 2 – Sat 2nd 4 Week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund Mar. 16 – Sat 2nd 4 Week Session and 1st 8 Week Session End Mar. 18 – Mon 3rd 4 Week Session Begins Mar. 30 – Sat 3rd 4 Week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund APRIL 2013 Apr. 8 – Apr. 13 MIDTERMS 2nd 8 Week Session 3rd 4 Week Session Ends Apr. 13 – Sat 2nd 8 Week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund Apr. 15 – Mon 4th 4 Week Session Begins Apr. 27 – Sat 4th Week Session – Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Courses with a “W” Grade and No Refund 9

MAY 2013 May 11 – Sat 4th 4 Week Session and 2nd 8 Week Session End

SUMMER 2013 – May 20, 2013 – August 10, 2013 MAY 2013 May 10 – Fri Financial Aid Office Begins Authorizing Disbursement of Summer 2013 Funds Summer 2013 – Tuition and Fees Due May 16 – Thurs Summer 2013 – 1st Payment Plan Installment Due 1st 6 Week and 12 Week Session – PURGE – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment May 17 – Fri arrangements will be administratively dropped from courses May 20 – Mon 1st 6 Week and 12 Week Session Classes Begin May 23 – Thurs 1st 6 Week Session – Last Day to Add/Drop Individual Courses and Receive 100% Refund May 26 – Sun 12 Week Session – Last Day to Add/Drop and Receive 100% Refund May 27 – Mon Memorial Day Observed – CAMPUS CLOSED JUNE 2013 Jun. 16 – Sun Summer 2013 – 2nd Payment Plan Installment Due 2nd 6 Week Session PURGE – Students who have not paid for courses or made payment arrangement be Jun. 28 – Fri administratively dropped from courses Jun. 29 – Sat 1st 6 Week Session – Last Class Day JULY 2013 Jul. 1 – Mon 2nd 6 Week Session – Classes Begin Jul. 3 – Wed 1st 6 Week Session Grades due by 12:00 pm Jul. 4 – Thurs Independence Day Observed – CAMPUS CLOSED Jul. 5 – Fri 2nd 6 Week Session – Last Day to Add/Drop and Receive 100% Refund AUGUST 2013 Aug. 10 – Sat 2nd 6 Week and 12 Week Session – Last Class Day Aug. 14 – Wed 2nd 6 Week and 12 Week Session Grades due by 12:00 pm

President’s Welcome It is my privilege to welcome you to Nevada State College (NSC) in the midst of celebrating NSC’s 10th anniversary. Ten years ago, our first students entered the doors of the College to pursue their dream of a college education. We are pleased that you have now chosen NSC as your college of choice during this time of remarkable growth and excitement at NSC. NSC is proud of its tradition of providing greater access and affordability to students from all backgrounds.

NSC’s faculty are dedicated to providing quality education, as demonstrated by the many accolades received for their outstanding presentations in the classroom, and the success of our students in passing licensing exams, moving on to graduate studies and entering the work force. Our faculty are teacher- scholars who offer outstanding instruction and mentoring to our students. Likewise, our fine staff pride themselves on offering excellent customer service.

NSC is your window to the future. By pursuing your degree at NSC, our objective is that you will gain practical wisdom, critical thinking and real world skills that will allow you to have a successful career, make informed decisions and achieve a better life for you and your family. Earning your degree will open many opportunities in your life as a valued professional and leader, and will help strengthen our communities.

Once again, we are delighted that you have joined us here to start and create your future! Our faculty and staff look forward to meeting you, assisting you to accomplish the goals and dreams you have set for yourself, and sharing the pride of you and your family as you walk across the stage to accept your degree at a future commencement ceremony. Although I know it will be hard work, full of challenges and sacrifice, we are here to help you on the road to success. Go Gold!

Cordially, Bart Patterson President Nevada State College

2. Become familiar with all college policies ABOUT NEVADA & procedures. 3. Be aware of all college deadlines, STATE COLLEGE including dates for registration, change of registration, withdrawal, and fee payment. Policy Statements 4. Contribute to the maintenance of a Where no specific academic policy is in campus environment conducive to place for Nevada State College, the college intellectual curiosity, civility, and will follow the current applicable policy in diversity. force at the University of Nevada, Reno and 5. Keep the college informed of changes in the Nevada System of Higher Education. address, phone number, enrollment changes which might affect financial aid awards and/or any other circumstances Legal Notice which could affect satisfactory progress The Nevada State College General Catalog toward a degree. describes anticipated programs, courses, and requirements, but these are subject to modification at any time to accommodate Student Expectations changes in college resources or educational Students are expected to: plans. The catalog does not constitute a 1. Attend class and complete all contractual commitment that the college will assignments in accordance with the offer all the courses and programs expectations established by their described. The programs described do not instructors and programs of study. constitute a contractual commitment with the 2. Conduct themselves in the classroom in student on the part of the college. The a manner which contributes to a positive college reserves the right to eliminate, learning environment for all. cancel, reduce, or phase out courses, 3. Familiarize themselves with all college programs, and requirements for financial, policies and procedures. curricular, or programmatic reasons; to limit 4. Ask questions and seek clarification, enrollments in specific programs and direction, and guidance to any class courses; to change fees during the student’s assignment, college policy, or procedure period of study; and to require a student to which is unclear. withdraw from the institution for cause at any 5. Students may be expected to complete time. class requirements beyond the published meeting times. This varies by course and instructor. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College Values and the Nevada State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and Exchange of Ideas does not discriminate on the basis of race, The modern state college fosters the color, religion, sex, age, creed, national acquisition of knowledge and the distribution origin, veteran status, physical or mental of newly discovered information. It enlivens disability, and in accordance with college curiosity, cultivates critical judgment, and policy, sexual orientation, in any program or encourages the contribution of its informed activity it operates. Nevada State College students to the development of American employs only United States citizens and society. Nevada State College is committed aliens lawfully authorized to work in the to these goals and to the maintenance of an United States. academic environment which advances the free exchange of ideas.

Student Responsibilities While prohibition of certain kinds of speech It is the student’s responsibility to: can have a chilling effect on the free and 1. Read and understand the contents of open exchange of ideas, a policy of civility the college catalog. and tolerance can protect the environment, 12 which is free of intimidation to promote open learning experiences, and innovation as a debate. means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus. Personal verbal harassment of one individual by another is uncivil behavior, During the past ten years, NSC has which can taint or pollute the learning achieved remarkable success in furthering climate and discourage open expression of its mission and core-values. ideas on legitimate academic subjects. Milestones The college is committed to an orderly Enrollment Growth. Since its inception, learning environment, which protects the NSC’s enrollment has grown from 177 right of free speech and rejects personal students in 2002 to nearly 3,200 students intimidation of any kind. today making it the fastest growing college within the Nevada System of Higher Education. Mission Statement At Nevada State College, excellence fosters Degree Programs. The college has grown opportunity. Excellence in teaching leads to to offer more than 24 majors and minors innovative, technology-rich learning including predominate areas of study such opportunities that promote the acquisition of as nursing, education, psychology, and interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. biology. Quality, affordable four-year degree programs open the door to career success Alumni. May of 2004 marked a momentous and enhanced quality of life for a diverse occasion for NSC, as the college celebrated population of students. Our graduates, in its first commencement ceremony with a turn, foster the greatest opportunity – the class of 13 graduates. Since 2004, Nevada promise of a stronger community and a State College has graduated over 1,500 better future for all of Nevada. students. Over half of NSC’s alumni have graduated with degrees in teaching and nursing. Contact Information Physical Campus. In 2007, as NSC http://www.nsc.nevada.edu experienced monumental growth, the NSC Address: 1125 Nevada State Dr. campus community, along with state and Henderson, NV 89002 local dignitaries gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Liberal Arts Phone: (702) 992-2000 and Sciences building, the college’s first Fax: (702) 992-2226 permanent facility to be located on the institution’s 509-acre site. A little over a Nevada State College is one of eight year later the Liberal Arts and Sciences institutions within the Nevada System of building opened its doors, ushering in a new Higher Education. The main campus is era for the college. located in the city of Henderson, in the Las Vegas Valley. Additionally, NSC’s Campus Master Plan, which was approved in 2010 by the NSHE Board of Regents and the City of History of Nevada State Henderson, provides an innovative framework for NSC’s 509-acre campus. The College plan calls for the seamless, sustainable As the only four-year, comprehensive public integration of academic and academic- college in the state of Nevada, Nevada State support uses with its surrounding College places a special emphasis on the environment. The full campus build-out will advancement of a diverse and largely accommodate 25,000-30,000 students with underserved student population. In this role, roughly six million square feet of academic, the college emphasizes high-quality residential, industry, retail, and cultural instruction, exemplary service, engaging space. 13

Diversity. Nevada State College’s campus community – the students, faculty, and staff – is one of the most diverse populations in Nevada. Over 50% of NSC’s students and 30% of its full-time faculty belong to an ethnic or racial minority group. Based on recent growth-rates, future enrollment projections, and federal reporting guideline, Nevada State is likely to become the first four-year Hispanic Serving Institution in Nevada and one of only 70 public, four-year colleges and universities in the country.

Accreditation. In August 2011, NSC received full accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities retroactively effective September 1, 2010. Accreditation recognizes higher education institutions for performance, integrity, and quality to merit the confidence of the educational community and the public. Successfully obtaining independent accreditation is a crowning achievement for the Nevada State College campus community and its partners, the Nevada Board of Regents and the Nevada System of Higher Education, the city of Henderson, and the larger community.

Accreditation Nevada State College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The effective date is September 2010.

State Approvals The School of Education has full approval of the Nevada State Board of Education. The Nursing program has full approval from the Nevada State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

• Progress towards degree RESOURCES, • Strategies to improve GPA • Building a course of study SERVICES AND • Academic difficulties • Help in identifying career interests REFERRALS • Help with study skills

Nevada State College recognizes that transition into college is exciting, Bookstore challenging, and, at times, over- whelming. As an independent bookstore owned by Students who are coming to Nevada State Nevada State College, Nevada State straight from high school have to adjust to Bookstore is an active part of the Nevada the differing expectations and culture of the State College community. Opening in May college. At the same time, these students of 2004, the Bookstore carries merchandise are undergoing the transition from selected and occasionally designed by dependence to independence, forming their members of our campus. Nevada State identities as young adults, and meeting College insignia apparel is available in both many new people. Returning adults must traditional collegiate styles and also undergo challenging transitions to meet contemporary fashions. the demands and rigors of college study. Many returning adult students are juggling Nevada State Bookstore is much more than family, career, caring for older parents, and somewhere to buy textbooks and apparel. school. Nevada State College is committed We offer general books, health science to helping students succeed by offering a supplies and reference materials, in addition variety of resources and services to assist to a growing gift department. You can also with the academic, social, or personal issues find us on FaceBook, MySpace and that may arise, including those listed below. GoodReads. We welcome Nevada State College students, faculty and staff, as well as the surrounding community to stop by the Academic Advising Dawson building and browse shelves. At Nevada State College, students are assigned an advisor upon entrance to the Contact Information: college. Students’ admissions letters notify them of the name and contact information Nevada State Bookstore is located at the for assigned advisors. Students are urged to Dawson Campus. consult with their advisor prior to course 1125 Nevada State Drive registration to ensure they are registering for Henderson, Nevada 89002 appropriate courses. For students who have not yet decided on a major, the advising Ph: 702-992-2340 office provides academic advising and Fax: 702-992-2341 guidance. E-Mail: [email protected]

Academic Advisors are available to assist http://www.nsbookstore.org with: • Scheduling placement exams • Understanding the college requirements Computing Resources for selected degrees Nevada State College’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) supports a number of • Choosing a major computer labs and open workstations that • Planning course selection and provide computing resources to all registration registered students, faculty, and staff. • Dropping and adding classes

• Becoming familiar with the college and Dawson – 1125 Nevada State Dr, available resources Henderson, NV 89002 • Keeping track of academic progress • DAW-104 (Library): 36 Windows based workstations, 4 Mac OS Academic Advisors are ready to discuss: 15

based workstations, network services for students qualifying as disabled printing, document imaging under the Americans with Disabilities Act capabilities (ADA) and Section 504 Guidelines. Our • DAW-119 (Great Hall): 10 Windows mission is to ensure that all students with based workstations, network printing qualified disabilities have equal access to • DAW-119: 7 Windows based participate in, contribute to, and benefit from all college programs. workstations

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• BW1-230 (2nd Floor Lobby): 8 Students who have documented disabilities Windows based workstations, that may require assistance should contact network printing the Resource Center for Students with Disabilities in BWII room 233 or 240, or by Basic & Water II – 311 S. Water St., calling (702) 992-2180 or through email at Henderson, NV 89015 [email protected] • BW2-124 (1st Floor Lobby): 6 Windows based workstations, network printing Library Services • BW2-200 (Library): 40 Windows The Nevada State College Library’s physical based workstations, network printing collection includes over 8,000 volumes that serve the college in support of its academic Liberal Arts & Sciences – 1021 E. Paradise mission. In addition to physical resources, Hills Dr., Henderson, NV 89002 students have access to a variety of • LAS-125 (SAC): 15 Windows based electronic resources through specialized workstations, network printing online databases and electronic books. • LAS-126: 5 Windows based Access to NSC Library services is available workstations on campus through a system network and • LAS-129: 5 Windows based remotely via the Internet Library resources workstations and services provided in Dawson Room 104 and in BWII Room 200. Additionally, All workstations provide access to email, the Nevada State College students have on-site Internet, Microsoft Office, online registration, circulation privileges and borrowing rights and WebCampus. In addition, all NSC among NSHE libraries. facilities offer wireless accessibility. Student Activities For information about accessing NSC Information about Student Government and workstations, WebCampus, or other Clubs is available through the Nevada State technology services available to students, Student Alliance. Their office is located in please contact the OIT support center at the Dawson building and can be contacted (702) 992-2400 or visit our website at by calling (702) 992-2190. http://nsc.nevada.edu/infotech. NEVADA STATE STUDENT ALLIANCE Disability (NSSA) YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT Accommodations The Nevada State Student Alliance is the (RCSD Office) official student voice for the Nevada State At Nevada State College, we recognize our College, advocating for student rights and responsibility and embrace the opportunity enhancing student life on campus. to meet the unique educational needs of students with documented disabilities. The NSSA provides a variety of events and staff of the Resource Center for Students activities throughout the year. Participating with Disabilities (RCSD) is dedicated to in one of the programs is a great way to providing a coordinated program of support have fun, meet new people, and learn 16 outside of the classroom. NSSA has something for everyone. New & Transfer Student Becoming a Senator Orientation Programs If you are interested in becoming a senator There are multiple programs that are or just getting involved with a committee, planned for new and transfer students and contact the NSSA office at 702-992-2190 or their families. via email at [email protected]. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & Join a Board REGISTRATION PROGRAM • Clubs & Organizations Board: This required program is held on multiple Assists in establishing new clubs dates through the summer, focusing on and student organizations and providing academic advising, financial aid develops a forum to address student information, and registration assistance. organizations concerns. TRANSFER STUDENT ONLINE • Programming Board: Plans ORIENTATION student activities including welcome In order to meet the special needs of week activities, social events for the transfer students, an online orientation is campus community and family offered to this student population. Topics members, and finals week study similar to the New Student Orientation & break programs. Registration Program are covered in this • Budget and Finance Board: required program. Develops a budget and keep SCORPION WELCOME records of expenditures and Held right before classes begin, this revenues. program introduces new and transfer • Public Relations Board: Develops students to campus resources that will help a forum to address students, them be successful students at Nevada schools, and/or community State College. concerns and oversees any public relations projects. For more information on New & Student • Capital Improvement Board: Plans Orientation Programs, please call 702-992- projects that will better Nevada 2134. State Student Alliance and the Nevada State College community. Tutorial Services Tutoring and other academic support Student Clubs & Organizations Nevada State College has a variety of services are available from the Student student clubs and organizations to offer Academic Center (SAC). The SAC is students. For a complete listing, please dedicated to academic success and support contact the NSSA Office. If you do not see through services such as individual tutoring, a student organization or club that you are study groups, workshops, study tools, and interested in, but want to begin a new club study hall. The Student Academic Center’s or organization all you need is five interested vision is to develop an academic community student participants and a faculty/staff of students who have the necessary skills to advisor to begin the recognition process. succeed at Nevada State College and Seed money for clubs and organizations is beyond. The mission is to provide academic provided by NSSA. guidance through peer to peer support, enhancing learning skills, and providing an

atmosphere conducive to the learning Contact NSSA Office is located in the Dawson Building, process. The SAC assists in a variety of Great Hall area. subject matters from math and English, to Phone: 702.992.2190 biology and chemistry. Drop-in hours are Website: http://nsc.nevada.edu/97.asp offered for students to seek assistance, as well as individual appointments, study group Fax: 702.992.2101 appointments, and online tutoring. Aside e-mail: [email protected] from tutoring, the SAC offers several workshops a semester to assist students 17 with topics such as writing, test taking, and time management. Students may contact the Student Academic Center at (702) 992- 2990 or email at [email protected]. The SAC is located on the first floor of the Liberal Arts and Science Building (LAS) in room 125. A Writing Center is also available in the Great Hall of the Dawson Building.

Nevada State College students also have access to the tutorial services on all three College of Southern Nevada campuses. Walk-ins are welcome at any Math, Writing, or Spanish lab. Call (702) 651-3187 for more information.

a. The student’s registration shall ADMISSIONS be cancelled without refund of any fees INFORMATION b. The total credits earned following admission will be rescinded General Admissions c. Future registration at the Policies college will be prohibited 1. All applicants for admission to Nevada The student may file a written appeal to State College must be at least fifteen the college President within ten days of years old. receipt of the letter. The President’s 2. All new students are required to furnish decision is final. satisfactory evidence of good moral 7. A student who has completed an character as evidenced by a certificate Associate of Business, Associate of Art, of graduation or of honorable dismissal or Associate of Science from a Nevada from the school last attended. System of Higher Education institution 3. All applicants for admission shall will be admitted to Nevada State complete such tests and furnish such College regardless of the cumulative information as required by the grade point average. Those students regulations published in the Admissions who have a grade point average (GPA) Information section of the applicable of less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will be catalog. admitted on probationary status. 4. All students admitted to Nevada State College are required to take appropriate Freshman Admission tests for use in academic advisement A student can be admitted as a freshman to and proper course placement in Nevada State College by one of the accordance with the Board of Regents following paths: Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 1. A standard Nevada high school diploma II. with a minimum grade point average 5. Admission to the college does not mean (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and admission to the program of choice. complete the following courses: Specific programs, such as nursing and a. 4 years of English: Emphasis on teacher preparation, may have composition, rhetoric, and additional admission requirements. American, English, and world These may be reviewed in this catalog. literature. 6. Falsification of documents for the b. 3 years of Mathematics: At least purposes of admission. The Office of the two years at the Algebra I level Registrar is responsible for the or higher, including first and verification of documents and second year algebra, geometry, credentials submitted for the purpose of analytic admittance into the college. If it is geometry, trigonometry, pre- determined that a student has sought calculus, probability, statistics, admission on the basis of incomplete or and other advanced fraudulent credentials or mathematics. misrepresentations in the written c. 2 years of Natural Science (lab application for admission, the student is or simulation): Including biology, notified in writing of the allegation. The chemistry, or physics, with at student must respond in writing within least one year in a laboratory 10 college working days of receipt of the science. letter. If after reading the response the d. 3 years of Social Director still determines that the Science/Studies: Including world student’s documents were falsified, one history and geography, US of the following actions may be taken history, economics, government, and the student is notified in writing: or law.

2. General Equivalency Diploma (GED): credits. Nevada State College requires that Students who received a GED must all transcripts from all institution(s) attended show subtest scores of a minimum of be submitted with the application for 450 in each of the tested areas. The admission. If a student has completed less Admission Review Committee will than 12 transferable semester credits, the determine admission status. A student student will be required to submit official with a particularly low score on a tested high school transcripts to be considered for subject may be admitted conditionally admission. and be required to take courses in the required deficient area. A.A., A.B., and A.S. please refer to the Admission Policy. 3. Home Schooled Students: Admission to pre-major, please refer to a. Students who have been officially Admission Policy. excused from compulsory high school should contact the Director of Admissions and Recruitment to Advanced Undergraduate have their credentials reviewed. Standing b. Home schooled students are Admission with advanced undergraduate required to meet the minimum standing is granted to a student transferring grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 from another accredited college or university on a 4.0 scale, and complete the provided that: following courses: • The applicant is in good standing and • 4 years of English: Emphasis eligible to return to the educational on composition, rhetoric, and institution last attended. American, English, and world • An official transcript has been presented literature. to the Office of Admissions and • 3 years of Mathematics: At Recruitment showing an overall grade least two years at the Algebra point average of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 I level or higher, including first scale on all acceptable or transferred and second year algebra, credits. geometry, analytic geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, probability, statistics, and Readmission/Update other advanced mathematics. • 2 years of Natural Science (lab Admission Students who have not attended during the or simulation): Including semester for which they were admitted must biology, chemistry, or physics, complete a readmission application/update with at least one year in a application. A student’s application is valid laboratory science. for one year, but it is required that a student • 3 years of Social give the college updated information. Science/Studies: Including

world history and geography, Any student who previously attended US history, economics, Nevada State College, but has not attended government, or law. for one year, must complete the readmission c. Additionally, these students are application/update application, and provide required to take the SAT or ACT to the college with the application processing determine college preparation fee and updated official transcripts from all and/readiness. institutions attended during the absence from the college. Transfer Admission Students transferring from a regionally accredited college or university must have a Alternative Admission minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 Program on a 4.0 scale, and have completed a Students who are denied admission to the minimum of 12 transferable semester college may petition, in writing, to the Office 20 of Admissions and Recruitment within ten (10) days of receipt of their denial letter. The Previous College or Admissions Review Committee will review University Work the petition and make a determination of Students who have transferred from a admissibility. regionally accredited institution of higher education will be granted credit for work The criteria for admission under the completed which is equivalent to courses alternative admission program are: offered at Nevada State College. The amount of credit awarded will depend upon 1. A combination of test scores and grade the following: point average that indicate potential for • Credits accepted in transfer must have success been earned at an institution accredited 2. Special talents and/or abilities such as, by one of the eight regional accrediting but not limited to, the visual or associations listed below and performing arts recognized by the Council for Higher 3. Improvement in the high school record Education Accreditation (CHEA) or they 4. Overcoming adversity or special must have been earned at an institution hardship that is a candidate or sponsored by an 5. Other evidence for potential success institution that is accredited by one of 6. Other special circumstances these agencies: a. Middle States Association of Non-Degree Admission Colleges and Schools (MSA) Any student not wishing to complete a b. Northwest Association of Schools degree with Nevada State College can and Colleges (NASC) attend as a non-degree-seeking student. c. North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) This status would allow the student to d. New England Association of complete up to 15 credits per semester. Any student who then wishes to pursue a degree Schools and Colleges, with NSC is allowed to use up to 24 credits Inc/Commission on Institutions of taken under non-degree status towards the Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE) major/program of choice at the college. e. New England Association of Schools and Colleges,

Any student who does not meet the Inc/Commission on Technical and admission requirements for Nevada State Career Institutions (NEASC-CTCI) College may also attend the college as a f. Southern Association of Colleges non-degree-seeking student. and Schools/Commission on Colleges (SAC-CC)

g. Western Association of Schools and Students under non-degree status are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid and will Colleges/Accrediting Commission register later than all degree-seeking for Community and Junior Colleges students. (WASC-Jr.) h. Western Association of Schools and

Colleges/Accrediting Commission Credit Evaluation Policies for Senior Colleges and Universities Students entering Nevada State College (WASC-Sr.) may be awarded credit for previous college • Credits from nationally accredited or university course work, nationally institutions will not be accepted by NSC. administered examinations, and military However, credits earned from service, according to policies established by specialized institutions offering the Nevada System of Higher Education. associate, bachelor, or advanced degrees that are accredited, candidates for accreditation, or are sponsored by institutions that are accredited by one the following eight national accrediting associations listed below and recognized by the Council for Higher 21

Education Accreditation (CHEA) will be assigned may be in the form of either evaluated on an individual, course-by- elective or course credit, as specified below. course basis if requested by the student by means of petition. Those students who successfully complete a. Accrediting Association of Bible CBAPE examinations in French, German, Colleges (AABC) Latin, or Spanish will satisfy the foreign b. Association of Advanced Rabbinical language requirements. and Talmudic Schools (AARTS) c. Accrediting Bureau of Health Subject Score Educating Schools (ABHES) Art d. Accrediting Commission for Career • Art History Test Schools/Colleges of Technology ART 260 (3 credits) ...... 3-5 (ACCSCT) • Studio Art Test e. Accrediting Council for Independent Elective Credit (3 credits) ...... 3-5 College and Schools (ACICS) Biology f. Association of Theological Schools • Biology Test in the United States and Canada BIOL 196 (4 credits, no lab) ...... 5 (ATS) Chemistry g. Council on Occupational Education • Chemistry Science Test (COE) CHEM 121 & CHEM 122 (8 credits, no h. Distance Education and Training lab) ...... 4-5 Council (DETC) Computer Science • Computer Science A Test • Credit may be granted for courses that CS 135 (3 credits) ...... 4-5 are comparable to those offered by • Computer Science AB Test NSC, provided that the courses are CS 135 & CS 202 (7 credits) ...... 4-5 relevant to the student’s academic major Economics or program. There is an approval • Macroeconomics Test process that will include, but is not ECON 103 (3 credits) ...... 4-5 limited to, the Dean of the School and • Microeconomics Test the Director of Admissions and ECON 102 (3 credits) ...... 4-5 Recruitment, in order to grant credit English from these specialized institutions. • Composition & Literature Test

ENG 101 (3 credits) ...... 4-5 • Duplicate credit is not counted towards • Language & Composition Test completion of a Nevada State College ENG 101 (3 credits) ...... 4-5 degree. A maximum of six credits may be awarded for AP exams in English Non-Traditional Credit Environmental Science Non-traditional credit includes but is not • Environmental Science Test limited to credit by exam and military ENV 101 (3 credits) ...... 4-5 service. The official grades or test scores No credit granted for scores of 3. must be sent directly to the Office of Foreign Language Admissions. • Spanish Language Test SPAN 111 & SPAN 112 (8 credits) ...... 4-5 Advanced Placement • French Language Test Credit FREN 111 & FREN 112 (8 credits) These examinations are for students in high ...... 4-5 school. Upon receipt of an official score from No credit granted for Spanish, French the College Board, Nevada State College or German scores of 3. grants credit as specified and assigns a History grade of "S" for scores that are a minimum • American History Test of 3, unless otherwise noted. These credits HIST 101 (3 credits) ...... 3 HIST 101 & HIST 102 (6 credits) .. 4-5 22

If three credits are granted, HIST 101 does not satisfy the Core Curriculum College-Level requirement for Constitution alone, but Examination Program must be taken with HIST 102 or PSC 100. If six credits are granted, HIST (CLEP) 101 and HIST 102 do not satisfy Core Credit may be granted and a grade of “S” Curriculum requirement for Constitution assigned upon receipt in the Office of the alone, but must be taken with PSC 100. Registrar of an official score report, showing • European History Test completion of at least one general HIST 106 (3 credits) ...... 3-5 examination with a score of 500 or above or • Human Geography Test a subject examination with a score of 50 or GEOG 106 (3 credits) ...... 3-5 above. The general examination(s) should • World History Test be completed before a student enrolls at Elective Credit (3 credits) ...... 3-5 Nevada State College, and must be Mathematics completed before the student achieves sophomore classification at the college. • Calculus AB Test Subject examinations may be taken at any MATH 181 (4 credits) ...... 3-5 time. • Calculus BC Test

MATH 181 & MATH 182 (8 credits) General ...... 3-5 • English Composition (including essay) • Statistics Test ENG 101 (3 credits) ...... 500-639 PSY 210 (3 credits) ...... 3-5 ENG 101 & ENG 102 (6 credits) Music ...... 640+ • Music Theory Test • Humanities Elective Credit (3 credits) ...... 3-5 Elective Credit (3 credits) ...... 500+ Physics • College Mathematics • Physics Test MATH 120 (3 credits) ...... 500+ PHYS 151 & PHYS 152 (8 credits, no • lab) ...... 4-5 Natural Sciences Elective Credit (6 credits, no lab) • Physics B Physics Algebra & Trig Based ...... 500+ Test • PHYS 100 (3 credits) ...... 3-5 Social Sciences & History Elective Credit (6 credits) ...... 500+ • Physics C Electricity & Magnetism

Physics Calculus Based Test Subject PHYS 152 (4 credits) ...... 3-5 Biology Political Science • General Biology • US Government Test Elective Credit (3 credits, no lab) PSC 101 (4 credits) ...... 3-5 ...... 50+ Does not satisfy Core Curriculum Business requirement for Constitution alone, • must be taken with PSC 100 and/or Principles of Management HIST 102. MGT 301 (3 credits) ...... 50+ • • Government & Politics Comparative Principles of Accounting ACC 201 & ACC 202 (6 credits) Test ...... 50+ PSC 211 (3 credits) ...... 3-5 • Does not satisfy US or NV Constitution Information Systems & Computing requirement Applications Psychology IS 101 (3 credits) ...... 50+ • • Psychology Test Introductory Business Law PSY 101 (3 credits) ...... 3-5 Elective Credit (3 credits) ...... 50+ • Principles of Marketing MKT 210 (3 credits) ...... 50+ Chemistry • General Chemistry 23

CHEM 110 (3 credits, no lab) .. Human Development & Family Studies ...... 50+ • Human Growth & Development Economics PSY 201 (3 credits) ...... 50+ • Principles of Microeconomics Mathematics ECON 102 (3 credits) ...... 50+ • Calculus • Principles of Macroeconomics MATH 182 (4 credits) ...... 50+ ECON 103 (3 credits) ...... 50+ • College Algebra Education Elective Credit (3 credits) ...... 50+ • Introduction to Educational Psychology • College Algebra-Trigonometry Elective Credit (3 credits) ...... 50+ MATH 128 (5 credits) ...... 50+ English • Trigonometry • American Literature Elective Credit (2 credits) ...... 50+ ENG 241 (3 credits) ...... 50+ Political Science • Analyzing & Interpreting Literature • US Government Elective Credit (3 credits) ...... 50+ Elective Credit (3 credits, does not fulfill • English Composition NV Constitution Requirement) 50+ ENG 101 (3 credits) ...... 50-63 Psychology ENG 101 & ENG 102 (6 credits) • Introductory Psychology ...... 64+ PSY 101 (3 credits) ...... 50+ • Freshman College Composition Sociology (including Essay) • Introductory Sociology ENG 101 (3 credits) ...... 50-63 SOC 101 (3 credits) ...... 50+ ENG 101 & ENG 102 (6 credits) ……………………………………64+ • English Literature ENG 235 (3 credits) ...... 50+ Environmental Science • Environmental Science Elective Credit (3 credits, no lab) ...... 50+ Foreign Languages • College French FREN 111 & FREN 112 (6 credits) ...... 50-58 FREN 111, FREN 112, FREN 211, & FREN 212 (12 credits) ...... 59+ • College German Elective Credit (6 credits) ...... 50-58 Elective Credit (12 credits) ...... 59+ • College Spanish SPAN 111 & SPAN 112 (6 credits) ...... 50-58 SPAN 111, SPAN 112, SPAN 211, & SPAN 212 (12 credits) ...... 59+ History • US History I: Early Colonization to 1877 HIST 101 (3 credits) ...... 50+ • US History II: 1865 to the Present HIST 102 (3 credits) ...... 50+ • Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 HIST 105 (3 credits) ...... 50+ • Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present HIST 106 (3 credits) ...... 50+ 24

Fall 2007, students requiring remediation REGISTRATION must complete all required coursework prior to completion of 30 college-level credits AND RECORDS unless otherwise authorized by the institution. Instructions and specific dates for registration, as well as fee deadlines, are Returning Students available on the NSC website and in the Students returning to the college after an Office of the Registrar prior to the beginning absence of one year are required to reapply. of each semester. Registration will be cancelled for nonpayment of fees. Students who have attended another educational institution since last enrolling at REQUIREMENTS FOR the college must submit official transcripts from each school attended, whether credit REGISTRATION was earned or not. If transferring from Registration instructions appear each another college, any disciplinary sanction semester in the schedule of classes, which must be declared. is available on the NSC website. If an ineligible student is approved for Registration is done online registration on the basis of incomplete or at www.nsc.nevada.edu via the Student fraudulent credentials, or misrepresentations Account. in written application for registration: • Registration will be cancelled without To complete the following registration refund of any fees transactions, the student must contact the • The total credits earned following school offering the course to obtain readmission will be rescinded permission: • Future registration at the college will be • Full classes prohibited. • Instructor Permission • Pre-/Co-Requisite Waiver Late Registration • Two classes at the same time Students who enroll once instruction begins are charged late registration fees. To enroll in more than 21 credits a semester (degree seeking students only), students must contact their school for Clearance of Accounts permission and obtain a Credit Overload Students who have a prior unpaid balance Form if permission is granted. on their account are not allowed to register, receive a transcript of record, receive their diploma, or certification of enrollment. Remedial Policy 1. The Nevada System of Higher Education reserves the right to cancel the admission or Credit Load registration of any individual whose The maximum number of credits that a attendance at a university or college, in the degree-seeking student may take each opinion of the appropriate administrative semester is 21 credits. Noncredit courses officer and the President, would not be are considered as credit equivalents. Any mutually beneficial to that individual and the exception to these regulations requires the university or college. advance written approval by the Dean of the 2. Placement testing should take place prior student's school. Non-degree students may to matriculation. Additionally, English and take a maximum of 15 credits per semester Mathematics testing must take place no and are not eligible for overload. more than two years prior to matriculation. 3. All degree-seeking students who place in Adding/Dropping Courses developmental/remedial coursework must Students may add or drop classes until the take the prescribed sequence of courses last day to add/drop. See academic calendar until remediation is completed. Beginning for specific dates. 25

Auditing Courses must be filed in the Office of the Registrar Students who wish to attend a class without before it becomes final. being graded or receiving credit may choose to audit the course. Changes to credit status Removal from a Major may be made in the Office of the Registrar. Students on disqualification are removed See academic calendar for specific from a major status by the Office of the deadlines. Registrar. Students may also be removed from a major at any time if they are not Cancellation of Courses making satisfactory progress toward a The college reserves the right to cancel any degree or are in violation of college conduct course in which the enrollment is insufficient regulations or ethical standards of the to warrant offering the course. professional program in which they are majoring. This action must be approved in writing by the Provost, upon Withdrawing from a Course recommendation of the Academic Deans, Students may withdraw from courses during and filed with the Office of the Registrar. the first eight (8) weeks of the semester. If a course is withdrawn between the sixth day of classes and the end of the eighth week of Change of Name classes, a grade of W will appear on a A student may change his or her name by student’s transcript. Students who withdraw completing a Name Change form in the from the college after the eighth week of Office of the Registrar. Certain types of classes, and are passing, will receive grades identification (i.e. driver’s license, marriage of W on their transcript. Students who license) are required depending on the type withdraw after the eighth week and who are of name change (i.e. clerical error, legal not passing, receive a grade of F. change).

Students are not permitted to drop individual Class Absences courses during the ninth week through the There are no official absences from any end of the semester. Under extenuating college class. It is the personal responsibility circumstances, including illness, accident, or of the student to consult with the professor similar medical emergency or hardship as regarding absence from class. described in the incomplete policy, students have the option of either requesting an Religious Holiday Policy: It is the policy of incomplete grade in one or more courses, or NSHE to be sensitive to the religious withdrawing from the college. In both cases, obligations of its students. Any student the student must follow the rules listed in the missing class, quizzes, examinations, or any sections of the catalog regarding policy for other class or lab work because of the incomplete grade and withdrawal from observance of religious holidays shall, the college. whenever possible, be given an opportunity during that semester to make up the missed Withdrawal from the College work. The make-up will apply to religious Students wishing to withdraw from the holiday absence only. It is the responsibility college for the semester should contact the of the student to notify the instructor in advising staff for an exit withdrawal interview writing if the student intends to participate in and assistance in finalizing their withdrawal a religious holiday which does not fall on from the college. Students who leave the state holidays or periods of class recess. college without officially withdrawing receive This policy shall not apply in the event that a failing grade in all courses. administering the assignment at an alternate time would impose an undue hardship on the instructor or the institution which could Change of Major not have reasonably been avoided. Any Students may change their major by student who is denied a make-up option obtaining the Change of Major form from the after appropriately notifying the instructor Office of the Registrar and securing the shall have the right to appeal that decision required signatures. The completed form 26 through the normal appeal mechanism in place at the college. A student must make CATEGORIES OF the initial appeal to the department chair or STUDENTS coordinator of the program in which the class is offered. If it is not resolved at that level, the student may appeal to the Dean or Regular Director. An individual who is admitted to a degree program is defined as a regular student and is classified according to the total number of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory semester credits completed. A regular Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree may student may enroll either full-time, two- earn a maximum of 30 semester credits in thirds time, half-time, or less than half-time courses graded on a for a given semester. satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis, subject to the approval of each program. • Transfer students may earn a maximum Non-Degree of one-fourth (1/4) of their remaining An individual who is not admitted to a credits at the college on an S/U basis, degree program is defined as a non-degree providing the total does not exceed student. A non-degree student may register program policy. for a maximum of fifteen (15) • Transfer students with more S/U credits undergraduate-level semester credits in one than allowed by the program policy are semester. This includes non-credit and audit ineligible for additional S/U registration, courses. Although there is no limit to the except for required courses offered on number of credits that may be earned as a an S/U basis only. non-degree student, a maximum of 32 semester credits is acceptable toward a • Each course taken to satisfy a college baccalaureate degree. Non-degree students requirement must be completed with a are not eligible for financial aid, including regular letter grade, unless the course is student loans. All non-degree students are only offered for S/U. governed by college regulations, including • Each program is responsible for academic warning and probation, and are determining the total number of credits encouraged to seek official admission at the earned with grades of 'S' and the earliest possible date. specific courses (transfer, elective, or required) that are acceptable toward a degree in that program, within the limits Auditor of the college maximum. Students who wish to enroll for no credit • Each course that is approved for S/U may register as auditors with the approval of grading only is so designated in this the department offering the course. While no catalog for reference. credit or grade may be earned, auditors • Credits and grades recorded in may, at the discretion of the instructor, accordance with the receive the same class privileges as other satisfactory/unsatisfactory policy are students. Auditing students whose applicable toward meeting graduation performance in class is considered requirements, but are excluded when unsatisfactory may be dropped from the calculating the grade point average college, if a written authorization, signed by (GPA). the instructor, Academic Dean, and Provost • Credit by exam is S/U only, except for is filed in the Office of the Registrar. those courses used to satisfy college, Auditors are not eligible to receive financial major, or minor program requirements aid, including student loans. that require a letter grade.

• "D-" carries 0.7 grade points for each CLASSIFICATION OF credit earned. "D-" is the lowest passing STUDENTS grade for undergraduate credit that is allowed. • : "F" represents failure. No credit or grade Undergraduate Standing points are earned with a grade of "F." Students admitted to degree-programs are Failed courses count as credits classified by the Office of the Registrar attempted. based on the number of semester credits • "S" and "U" indicate satisfactory or they have completed: unsatisfactory performance in courses

offered with this grading option. The Freshman: 29 credits or less grade of "S" indicates achievement Sophomore: 30-59 credits equivalent to a "C" or above. The grade Junior: 60-89 credits of "U" represents performance Senior: 90 credits or more equivalent to a "C-" or below. Neither

the "S" nor "U" grades are assigned a Term Status-- For all semesters grade-point value. (including summer): • "AD" indicates audit and is given when a student registers in a course for no Full-Time: 12 credits or more credit and no grade. Two-Thirds Time: 9-11 credits • "W" signifies that a course has been Half-Time: 6-8 credits dropped or that a student has withdrawn Less than Half-Time: 0-5 credits from the college with passing grades. The grade of "W" is not included in the grade-point average. After the first eight GRADES AND weeks of the semester, an "F" is given EXAMINATIONS to students who are failing when they withdraw from the college. • "I" is a neutral mark and represents Grades and Marks incomplete. An "I" is given when a • "A" the highest grade, is given for work student is performing passing work, but of exceptional quality. Each credit for some uncontrollable reason is earned with a grade of "A" carries 4.0 unable to complete the course grade points. requirements during the instructional • "A-" carries 3.7 grade points for each period. "I" mark is excluded from grade- credit earned. point average computation. • "B+" carries 3.3 grade points for each Nonattendance, poor performance or credit earned. requests to repeat the course are • "B" is awarded for better-than-average unacceptable reasons for issuance of work. Each credit earned with a grade of the "I" mark. When the student's request "B" carries 3.0 grade points. for an incomplete mark is deemed • "B-" carries 2.7 grade points for each acceptable, the instructor is required to credit earned. indicate the specific work that is • "C+" carries 2.3 grade points for each necessary to complete the course. credit earned. Marks of "I" are automatically changed • "C" represents average work. Each to "F" if they are not made up by the last credit earned with a grade of "C" carries day of the next regular semester 2.0 grade points. (Summer Session excluded). Students • "C-" carries 1.7 grade points for each are not permitted to graduate with an credit earned. Grades below a "C-" carry outstanding incomplete mark issued no credit towards major requirements. under this policy. The extension of an • "D+" carries 1.3 grade points for each incomplete mark for one semester must credit earned. be requested and approved by the • "D" carries 1.0 grade point for each instructor. The instructor will need to credit earned. notify the Office of the Registrar, at least two weeks before the end of the 28

semester in which the approved "I" mark 9. Students are not allowed to repeat expires. Students may make up an exam. incomplete marks by completing 10. The credits are not considered part outstanding course requirements before of the student’s semester credit the end of the next regular semester. load. The requirements must be submitted to 11. Credit by exam is graded S/U only the student's instructor, who is and has no effect on the GPA. responsible for reporting the final grade 12. Students pay a $60 fee per exam. and acquiring the approval of the 13. Students must apply for credit by Academic Director. The written exam and be approved prior to approvals must appear on the Grade taking the exam. Change Form before the form can be filed with the Office of the Registrar. Repeat • "NR" signifies that an instructor has Students may repeat courses if they wish to failed to assign a grade to a student's obtain a higher grade. The most recent course work. This grade is assigned by grade earned in the course will be used in the Office of the Registrar until the the grade point calculation. The original proper grade is determined. Students grade remains on the transcript but not may not graduate with grades of "NR" calculated into the GPA. Credit will be on their record. All grades of "NR" must granted once for repeated classes. be resolved by the last day of the

following semester. Unresolved grades of "NR" become grades of F. Final Grades Instructors are responsible for determining and submitting final grades to the Office of Credit by Exam the Registrar, where they become official Students may earn credit by exam in records of the college. department approved undergraduate courses offered at Nevada State College subject to the following rules: Grade Point Average The grade point average (GPA) is 1. Students must be currently enrolled determined by dividing the sum of earned at Nevada State College. grade points by the total number of credits 2. Students must have completed a attempted for a regular letter grade. The I, minimum of 12 credits at Nevada AD, W, NR, S, and U grades are excluded State College and have a minimum from the calculation of the GPA. grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. 3. A maximum of 30 semester credits may be obtained by credit by exam. GRADE 4. Credits earned do not count towards CHANGES/APPEALS residency credits. 5. Credit by exam cannot be obtained in a course that is more elementary Changing a Final Grade in content than that which a student After the final grades are filed in the Office of has already received credit. the Registrar, a grade may normally be 6. Credit by exam cannot be obtained changed only to correct a clerical error. For for a course a student is currently these changes, the instructor must file a registered for or previously completed Change of Grade form in the competed. Office of the Registrar. 7. Credit by exam cannot be obtained in a lower division foreign language Appealing a Final Grade course in a student’s native Refer to the Grade Appeal Policy and language. Procedure section on page 63. 8. Credit by exam is not is not allowed for Non-Degree students. 29

Appealing Grades Received • At the time the petition is filed, at least five years must have elapsed since the for Improper Withdrawal most recent course work to be Under certain circumstances, students who disregarded was completed. do not withdraw from the college in • In the interval between the completion of accordance with official procedures may the most recent course work to be appeal the grades they have received that disregarded and the filing of the petition, semester. The appeal procedure applies students shall have completed at least only to emergency or hardship situations, as 15 acceptable credits of course work at defined below: a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a grade-point • Personal illness or accident involving average of at least 2.50 on all work extended hospitalization completed during that interval. Courses • Sudden and unexpected departure from taken during the interval may be repeats the area resulting in the student’s of previously attempted college work. inability to return to the college (e.g. death in the immediate family, induction The student's filed petition will specify the to military service) semester(s) or term(s) to be disregarded. If more than one semester or term is to be The appeal must be made for all course disregarded, the semester(s)/term(s) must work in the semester in question and must be consecutive, be completed within two be made within six months of the issuance calendar years and include no intervening of final grades, unless the student can enrollments at the college. demonstrate incapacity beyond that date. It is the student’s responsibility to support the If the petition qualifies under this policy, the appeal with written, documented evidence, student's permanent academic record will be such as an official hospital record, to suitably marked to indicate that no work substantiate the claimed hardship. In taken during the disregarded semester(s), addition, if the date of departure from the even if satisfactory, may apply toward college comes after the 8th week of the graduation requirements. However, all semester, the student must also provide course work will remain on the academic documented evidence from each instructor record, ensuring a true and accurate that he/she was passing each course listed academic history. on the record for that semester. Students who meet the specified criteria and elect to Academic renewal can only be applied prior file an appeal must submit a written to graduation from the first undergraduate statement with supporting documentation to degree. Once a student graduates, the Dean of their school. academic renewal cannot be retroactively applied. Academic Renewal Under certain circumstances, undergraduate ACADEMIC students may petition the Office of the Registrar for academic renewal. If the RECOGNITION petition qualifies, students may have a maximum of two consecutive semesters of course work disregarded in all calculations Graduation Honors Graduation with honors requires the regarding academic standing, grade point completion of at least half of the student’s average, and graduation eligibility. If degree credits (62 or 64 credits, depending summer work is to be included in the on the total credits required for the degree), disregarded course work, then a six-week to be letter graded (A-F) at Nevada State summer term shall count as one-half College. semester.

Students in programs where S/U grades are Eligibility for academic renewal is subject to mandatory for required courses will not be the following conditions: 30 considered for honors if they have fewer NSC Cumulative GPA calculations only than 52 letter graded credits. include courses that are taken at NSC. Courses taken at another institution and With the completed of either 62 or 64 transferred to NSC will not be included in the Nevada State College letter graded credits, NSC Cumulative GPA. honors are granted as follows: • Cum Laude – 3.50 to 3.69 Academic Warning • Magna Cum Laude – 3.70 to 3.89 Students with the following actions will • Summa Cum Laude – 3.90 to 4.00 receive a Notice of Academic Warning from the Office of the Registrar: • A student who earns a NSC Cumulative UNDERGRADUATE GPA of less than 2.0 based on his/her ACADEMIC STANDARDS credits attempted (courses in which a grade of A, B, C, D, F, and/or W is earned). Class Conduct • A student who withdraw from or fails to Students may be dropped from class at any complete more than 70% of his/her time for negligence or misconduct, upon attempted semester credits regardless recommendation of the instructor and with of the NSC Cumulative GPA. approval of the dean. To help prevent academic probation, a Unsatisfactory Academic student is required to meet with an academic advisor during the semester in Status which he/she is placed on academic Undergraduate students who have less than warning. a 2.0 GPA for any given semester as well as less than a cumulative 2.0 on all college work are making unsatisfactory academic Academic Probation progress. This endangers students' If a student fails to raise his/her NSC academic standing and leads to the Cumulative GPA above the warning penalties described in the following sections threshold by the end of the semester on warning, probation and disqualification. following the warning, he/she will be placed Students must be in good academic on academic probation according to the standing to receive financial aid. following: • 0-29 total credits attempted and has a Students pursuing the bachelor's degree NSC Cumulative GPA of less than 1.6; may not earn credits or grade points in • 30-59 total credits attempted and has a college courses numbered below 100 in an NSC Cumulative GPA of less than 1.8; attempt to apply those credits toward a four- or year degree or to raise their GPA. • 60 or more total credits attempted and has a NSC Cumulative GPA of less than 2.0. ACADEMIC ACTION Academic action consists of warning, A student on academic probation is required probation, suspension, and dismissal. to meet with an academic advisor to develop an Academic Plan of Action as to how Points of Clarification he/she will return to good academic For Incomplete grades, the calculation of the standing. If a student on probation fails to GPA will be made in the semester in which develop an Academic Plan of Action with the incomplete grade was assigned. Any his/her advisor, an advising hold will be academic action that is necessary due to a placed on the student’s account, and the change from the incomplete grade to an student will not be permitted to register. A earned grade will be taken at the end of the student who develops an Academic Plan semester in which the incomplete grade is with his/her advisor and maintains a changed. semester GPA of 2.0 while on probation will be allowed to enroll each semester in a 31 probationary status until the appropriate any semester following their second NSC Cumulative GPA based upon the total suspension. number of credits attempted has been earned. Appeal If the student wishes to appeal the dismissal Academic Suspension decision or apply for reinstatement, the If at the end of the probationary semester, a student can proceed to file an appeal to the student fails to achieve a semester GPA of Dean of his/her school through the Office of 2.0 or higher, or raise his/her NSC the Registrar. The appeal form and Cumulative GPA above the probation level, associated instructions are located in the he/she will be suspended from taking Office of the Registrar. The Dean must classes at NSC for one semester. If the render a decision on the appeal by the first student re-enrolls after suspension and day of class of the following semester. The earns less than a 2.0 semester GPA and Dean’s decision is final. has a cumulative GPA below the probation threshold, then the student will receive a Students wanting to attend NSC after second suspension and will be prohibited dismissal must reapply for admission from enrolling for two consecutive through the Office of the Registrar at least semesters. one year after the date of dismissal.

A student who has been placed on suspension has the option to appeal the REQUIREMENTS FOR grade(s) that resulted in the suspension. GRADUATION The Academic Status of students appealing final grades will not be affected until a final decision has been made regarding grades in Catalog questions. Please refer to the Grade Appeal A student enrolled at a NSHE institution may Policy for specific instructions to complete elect to graduate under the catalog of the the Grade Appeal process. year of enrollment in a baccalaureate-level program or the year of graduation. Reinstatement from Suspension Students who change their major must A student returning to NSC following a choose the catalog of the year of the latest suspension must meet with an academic change of major or the year of graduation. advisor to develop an Academic Plan of

Action prior to registration and the start of Whichever catalog is used, it cannot be classes. The Academic Plan of Action will more than 10 years old at the time of include minimum requirements of a graduation. semester GPA of 2.0 or higher for each semester following reinstatement until the In the case of NSHE transfer students, any student achieves good academic standing exceptions to this policy will be handled by (based on the NSC Cumulative GPA). The the transfer agreement contract process. student is also recommended to take an appropriate course load as approved by NSHE institutions do not guarantee the his/her academic advisor. Students awarding of a degree based upon the reinstated from suspension are placed on unchanged requirements of a particular academic probation until such time that the catalog. Periodic revisions of degree student meets the appropriate GPA for requirements are made because of credits attempted, as listed in the Academic advances in knowledge, changes in Probation section above. occupational qualifications or the

expectations of accrediting authorities. If Academic Dismissal such revisions have occurred, the college A student will be dismissed from NSC if may require a reasonable adherence to the his/her NSC Cumulative GPA is below the degree requirements of a recent or current probation threshold and the student does catalog. Degrees, diplomas or certificates not earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher in may not be granted unless all college 32 requirements are fulfilled. A degree, diploma A student cannot graduate until all or certificate that is awarded in error, or requirements are met for both degrees. upon fraudulent claims, will be withdrawn Students must apply for graduation by the immediately and the student's record will be appropriate deadline and file two application corrected accordingly. cards (one for each degree), however only one graduation fee is required. Academic Requirements In order to graduate, students are required Second Baccalaureate to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, Degree After Completion of including all postsecondary course work attempted. In addition, students must earn a First Degree from Nevada Nevada State College overall GPA of at State College least 2.0. This requirement includes all A student who wishes to return to Nevada repeated courses and excludes those State College for a second baccalaureate courses in which the student has received degree after completion of their first degree, marks of "AD," "I," "NR,'X," S," "U" and "W" must reapply for admission through the (Audit, Incomplete, Not Reported, In Office of Admissions and Recruitment. The Progress, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory and student will be held to all school and major Withdrawal). Additional academic requirements in effect at the time of requirements may be established by the readmission. Dean of each school. A minimum of 32 upper division credits in A minimum of half of the required credits for residence is required for the second degree a baccalaureate degree must be earned at a (the total number of credits a student needs 4-year institution. to fulfill the school and major requirements may be in excess of 32). Credits that Resident Credit applied to the first degree, even those in excess of the 124 or 128 required, will not Requirements count towards the second degree. Courses Candidates of a bachelor’s degree at required for the second degree that were Nevada State College must complete 32 taken during the first degree will be waived, upper-division credits in residence. however, the credit must be made up. Resident credits are defined as regular classroom instruction, as well as The core requirements from the first degree correspondence courses and other distance will satisfy core requirements for the second education courses offered through Nevada degree with the exception of any new or State College. additional core required at the time of readmission. Simultaneous Baccalaureate Degrees Second Baccalaureate A student may pursue two Baccalaureate Degree After Completion of degrees at Nevada State College simultaneously. All school and major First Degree from Another requirements must be met for each degree, NSHE Institution including any variations to the College Core A student who has earned a Baccalaureate Curriculum and approved by the degree from another NSHE institution must School/Department offering the degree. complete all school and major requirements for the second degree with a minimum of 32 In order for a student to receive two upper division credits in residence at baccalaureate degrees, he/she must Nevada State College. The core will be complete an additional 32 credits in fulfilled by the first baccalaureate degree residence above the required total credits for with the exception of any variation to the the first degree (for degrees requiring 124 core as required by the school. credits students must complete a minimum of 156 credits overall). 33

Second Baccalaureate Students who complete the program requirements must list the minor on the Degree After Completion of application for graduation. The application First Degree from Another must be approved by the student's advisor and the Academic Dean before it is filed in Institution Outside of Nevada the Office of the Registrar. The student's A student who has earned a Baccalaureate minor is indicated on his/her official degree from a U.S. regionally accredited transcript when all graduation requirements institution must complete all school and are satisfied. major requirements for the second degree. The student will be required to fulfill all core requirements that have not been fulfilled by TRANSCRIPT OF the first baccalaureate degree. The Nevada Constitution requirement can be taken at RECORD NSHE institution or via Credit By Exam. The official transcript is the complete history of work completed at Nevada State College, A minimum of 32 upper division credits in including, but not limited to, grades, credits residence at Nevada State College is earned, previous colleges/universities required. attended, and an indication of repetition of coursework. Official transcripts can be requested from the Office of the Registrar, in Double Major writing. All requests require a 48-hour A student who wishes to pursue a double processing time, exempting high-volume major must meet all core requirements for periods of the year, when the processing the degree sought plus all requirements for time may be extended. Students requesting the second major. The student will be held transcripts with degrees posted should accountable for the requirements in the submit request forms in advance of the catalog in place when they started his/her completion of the semester. degree, not the catalog in effect at the time they declare the second major. If the student has a number of elective credits REGULATIONS FOR required for the degree, they may use those to fulfill the second major. There are no STUDENT RECORDS additional credits required above the 124 or 128 as long as the requirements for both Confidentiality & Release of majors are completed at the time the degree is conferred. Both majors will be posted on Information The confidentiality and security of student the transcript and diploma, however, only educational records are of primary one diploma is issued. importance to the college. As amended, the

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Application for Graduation (FERPA) of 1974 ensures that eligible Students must apply for graduation and pay students have the right to inspect and review a non-refundable $20 application fee (by educational records, files and other data; to check or money order only; made payable to waive the right of inspection and review of Board of Regents) by the following confidential letters and statements of deadlines. recommendation filed since January 1, • Spring or Summer graduation 1975; to challenge the content of applications due by October 1st educational records to ensure that it is not • Fall graduation applications due by May misleading or inaccurate; and to preclude 1st any or all directory information from being released. Most college discipline records are defined Undergraduate Minors as education records by FERPA and A minor program requires students to therefore protected from disclosure without complete at least 18 credits, including nine written consent of the student. Two or more credits in upper division courses. exceptions to this are: (1) the outcome of

34 any disciplinary proceeding alleging a sex organizations providing student financial aid; offense must be disclosed to the accuser, to accrediting agencies involved in and (2) some records of the Police accrediting functions; to parents of a student Department created and maintained solely whose status as a dependent has been by that unit are not protected from disclosure established according to the Internal by FERPA. Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152; to an alleged victim of any crime of violence the Student access is not permitted to the results of any institutional disciplinary financial statements of parents; to proceeding against the alleged perpetrator confidential statements and of that crime with respect to that crime; in recommendations filed prior to January 1, compliance with a judicial order or lawfully 1975; to records that the student has waived issued subpoena, provided the college the right to inspect; to records of makes a reasonable attempt to notify the instructional, supervisory and administrative student of the order or subpoena in advance personnel; to records created by a law of compliance, except if commanded not to enforcement unit, for a law enforcement do so in a subpoena, if the subpoena has purpose, and maintained by a law been issued for a law enforcement purpose enforcement unit; to records that are created or by a federal grand jury; to authorized and maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, officials in connection with an emergency, if psychologist or other recognized knowledge of the information is necessary to professionals or paraprofessionals acting or protect the health or safety of a student or assisting in a professional or other people. paraprofessional capacity; or to college records that contain only information relating Directory information is considered public to a person after that person is no longer a and may be released without written consent student. Requests for review of educational unless specifically prohibited by the student records are processed within 45 days of concerned. Data defined as directory submittal. information includes: student names, The college does not allow access to, or the addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail release of, educational records or other addresses, major fields of study, student personally identifiable information without participation in officially recognized the written consent of the student, and, activities, dates of attendance, degrees and when in person, verification through picture awards received, photographs for college identification, except that the college must use, and listings of the most recent disclose information to students requesting educational agency or institution that review of their own records and to students have attended. authorized governmental officials or agencies for audit and evaluation of state A student may restrict the publication of and federally supported programs. information by completing a Request to Prevent Disclosure form which can be found The written consent must be signed, dated in the Office of the Registrar or on the Office and should include the birth date of the of the Registrar website. student. The written consent must specify the educational records to be disclosed, the Each office in which students' financial purpose or purposes of the disclosure and records are filed maintains a record of the party or parties to whom the disclosure requests for the release of personally may be made. identifiable information.

The college may disclose, without a Retention & Disposition student's written consent, educational The maintenance, retention and disposition records or other personally identifiable of documents relating to student educational information to full-time college employees records are governed by institutional policy. having authorized access; to the Office of the Registrar and/or appropriate officials of another school or school system in which the student intends to enroll; to people or 35

A listing of documents and disposition schedules filed in the Office of the Registrar includes:

• The permanent academic records of students which are retained indefinitely. • Applications for admission and/or readmission; transcripts issued by other institutions; applications for resident fees; military service documents; undergraduate admission evaluations; advanced standing admission evaluations, including CBAPE, CLEP and ACT PEP; changes of major or advisor; and pertinent correspondence which are retained for one year after the student's last date of attendance. In the case of a student who graduates, only the permanent academic record is maintained. • The admission files of students who do not register, are disapproved or have incomplete admission files. • Transcript requests and disciplinary action notices which are retained in the Office of the Registrar for one year. 36

nonresident students for tuition charges. REGULATIONS FOR (B/R 5/95)

DETERMINING Section 2. Definitions For the purposes of these regulations, the RESIDENCY FOR terms stated below shall have the following meanings: TUITION 1. "Alien" means a person who is not a citizen of the United States of America. REGULATIONS FOR 2. “Armed Forces of the United States” means the Army, the Navy, the Air TUITION CHARGES Force, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard, on active duty and The Office of the Registrar is responsible for does not include the National Guard determining, for tuition purposes, the or other reserve force, with the residence status of students enrolled at exception of active members of the Nevada State College. Nevada National Guard. (B/R 3/04) 3. "Clear and convincing evidence" Each student claiming legal residence in means evidence that is clear in the Nevada must submit an Application for sense that it is not ambiguous, Resident Status. Recent Nevada high equivocal or contradictory and school graduates, whose parents' convincing in the sense that it is of permanent address is listed as being in such a credible, reliable, authentic Nevada, are exempt from this procedure. and relevant nature as to evoke confidence in the truth of it. Information and application forms are 4. "Continuously enrolled" means available upon request in the Office of the enrollment within a normal Registrar or online. academic year for which continuous enrollment is claimed. A person The following regulations are Board of need not attend summer sessions or Regents' policy for all institutions in the other between-semester sessions in Nevada System of Higher Education. These order to be continuously enrolled. regulations are subject to change. Changes 5. "Date of matriculation" means the become effective immediately upon Board of first day of instruction in the Regents adoption. semester or term in which enrollment of a student first occurs, except that at the University of Title 4 - Codification of Board Nevada School of Medicine it Policy Statements means the date that a notice of admittance is sent to a student, and at the community colleges it Chapter 15- excludes correspondence courses and community service courses that Regulations for Determining are not state funded. A person who Residency and Tuition enrolled in an institution of the Charges Nevada System of Higher Education but withdrew enrollment during the 100% refund period may, for the Section 1. Purpose purposes of these regulations, be These regulations have been enacted to deemed not to have matriculated provide uniform rules throughout the Nevada and any determination concerning System of Higher Education (the "System"), residency status shall be voided and all member institutions thereof, for the until such time as the person again purpose of determining whether students enrolls at a System institution. shall be classified as resident students or 37

6. "Dependent" means a person who is 15. "Resident" means a person who has not financially independent and is established a bona fide residence in claimed as an exemption for federal the State of Nevada with the intent income tax purposes under Section of making Nevada the person's true, 152 of the Internal Revenue Code fixed and permanent home and (26 U.S.C. 152) by another person place of habitation, having clearly for the most recent tax year. abandoned any former residence 7. "Family" means the natural or and having no intent to make any legally adoptive parent or parents of other location outside of Nevada the a dependent person, or if one parent person's home and habitation. The has legal custody of a dependent term also includes a member of the person, that parent. Armed Forces of the United States 8. "Financially independent" means a who has previously established a person who has not been and will bona fide residence in the State of not be claimed as an exemption for Nevada, but who has been federal income tax purposes under transferred to a military posting Section 152 of the Internal Revenue outside of Nevada while continuing Code (26 U.S.C. 152) by another to maintain a bona fide residence in person, except his or her spouse, Nevada. When residence for a for the most recent tax year. particular period is required under 9. “Most recent tax year” means the these regulations, this shall mean income tax return submitted for the that the person claiming residence prior income year. for the period must be physically 10. "Legal guardian" means a court- present and residing in Nevada appointed guardian of a dependent during all of the period required, person, who was appointed excluding temporary, short-term guardian at least twelve (12) months absences for business or pleasure. immediately prior to the dependent 16. “Returning student” means a person's date of matriculation and student who re-enrolls after a break for purposes other than establishing in enrollment of one of more the dependent person's residence. semesters. A returning student 11. "Nonresident" means a person who retains prior resident status, if any, is not a resident. as long as there is no indication that 12. "Objective evidence" means the student has established evidence that is verifiable by means residency elsewhere. (B/R 11/96) other than a person's own 17. "Student" means a person who is statements. enrolled at an institution of the 13. “Relocated” means evidence of Nevada System of Higher permanent, full-time employment or Education. establishment of a business in 18. "Tuition" means a monetary charge Nevada prior to the date of assessed against nonresident matriculation. students, which is in addition to 14. "Residence" is a term which for the registration fees, or other fees purposes of these regulations is assessed against all students. (B/R synonymous with the legal term 5/95) (B/R 8/04) "domicile," and means that location in which a person is considered to Section 3. Tuition have the most settled and 1. Tuition shall not be charged to current permanent connection, intends to enrollees or graduates of a Nevada high remain and intends to return after school. any temporary absences. 2. Tuition shall be charged to nonresident Residence results from the union of students, except that at the community a person's physical presence in the colleges no tuition shall be charged for location with objective evidence of registration in community service an intent to remain at that location courses that are not state funded. for other than a temporary purpose. 38

3. Tuition shall not be charged to a tribes, who do not otherwise qualify as professional employee, classified Nevada residents, and who currently employee, postdoctoral fellow, resident reside on tribal lands located wholly or physician, or resident dentist of the partially within the boundaries of the Nevada System of Higher Education State of Nevada. currently employed at least half time, or (B/R 8/04) (B/R 6/02) the spouse or dependent child of such an employee. Section 4. Resident Students 4. Tuition shall not be charged to a As supported by clear and convincing graduate student enrolled in the Nevada evidence, any person to whom one of the System of Higher Education and following categories applies shall be employed by the System in support of deemed a resident student for tuition its instructional or research programs, purposes: only during the period of time of such employment. 1. Except as provided otherwise in this 5. Tuition shall not be charged to a section, a dependent person whose member of the Armed Forces of the spouse, family or legal guardian is a United States, on active duty, stationed bona fide resident of the State of in Nevada as a result of a permanent Nevada at the date of matriculation. change of duty station pursuant to Some or all of the following pieces of military orders, or a person whose objective evidence of Nevada residency spouse, parent or legal guardian is a may be required with the student’s member of the Armed Forces of the application for enrollment: United States stationed in Nevada as a a. Evidence of Nevada as the result of a permanent change of duty spouse’s, parent’s or legal station pursuant to military orders, guardian’s permanent, primary including a Marine currently stationed at residence at the date of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare matriculation (examples of evidence Training Center at Pickle Meadows, include home ownership, a lease California. If the member ceases to be agreement, rent receipts, utility stationed in Nevada, reside in Nevada, bills). be stationed in Pickle Meadows, b. The student’s birth certificate or California, or be domiciled in Nevada, proof of legal guardianship. the spouse, child or legal guardian of c. The spouse’s, parent’s or legal the member shall not be charged tuition guardian’s tax return for the most if the spouse, child or legal guardian of recent tax year, which indicates the the member was enrolled prior to the student claimed as a dependent. reassignment and remains continuously d. A Nevada driver’s license or Nevada enrolled at an NSHE institution. (B/R identification card for the spouse, 8/07) parent or legal guardian issued prior 6. Tuition shall not be charged to a student to the date of matriculation. enrolled in the University Studies e. A Nevada vehicle registration for the Abroad Consortium or in the National spouse, parent or legal guardian Student Exchange Program, only during issued prior to the date of the period of time of such enrollment. matriculation. Time spent in Nevada while a student is f. Nevada voter registration for the in the National Student Exchange spouse, parent or legal guardian Program shall not be counted towards issued prior to the date of satisfying the residence requirement of matriculation. Section 4, Paragraph 2 below, nor shall g. Evidence that the student’s spouse, enrollment through the Consortium or family, or legal guardian has the Exchange Program be included in relocated to Nevada for the primary the "date of matriculation" for evaluation purpose of permanent full-time of Nevada residency. employment or to establish a 7. Tuition shall not be charged to members business in Nevada (examples of of federally recognized Native American evidence include a letter from the 39

employer or copy of business letter from the employer or copy of license). business license).

2. Except as provided otherwise in this 3. A former member of the Armed Forces section, a financially independent of the United States who was relocated person whose family resides outside the from Nevada as a result of a permanent State of Nevada, if the person himself or change of duty station pursuant to herself is a bona fide resident of the military orders will be considered a State of Nevada for at least twelve (12) Nevada resident for tuition purposes months immediately prior to the date of under the following conditions: matriculation. Each student who is a a. He/She was a resident of Nevada resident of the State of Nevada for at prior to leaving the state as a least six (6) months but less than twelve member of the Armed Forces; (12) months before the date of b. He/She maintained his/her Nevada matriculation for Fall 2005 shall be residency while a member of the deemed a bona fide resident. Some or Armed Forces; and all of the following pieces of objective c. He/She returns to the State of evidence of Nevada residency may be Nevada within one year of leaving required with the student’s application the Armed Forces. for enrollment: (B/R 6/05) a. Evidence of six months physical, It will be necessary for the student to continuous presence in the State of supply documentation in support of each Nevada prior to the date of of these conditions (e.g., driver’s matriculation (examples of evidence license, property ownership, evidence of include a lease agreement, rent absentee voting, etc.) receipts, utility bills). b. The student’s tax return for the most 4. A graduate of a Nevada high school. recent tax year, indicating a Nevada (B/R 8/06) address. If no federal tax return has been filed by the student because of 5. A financially independent person who minimal or no taxable income, has relocated to Nevada for the primary documented information concerning purpose of permanent full time the receipt of such nontaxable employment. (B/R 6/05) income. If the student is under the age of 24, a copy of the parent’s or 6. A financially dependent person whose legal guardian’s tax return for the spouse, family, or legal guardian has most recent tax year that indicates relocated to Nevada for the primary the student was not claimed as a purpose of permanent full-time dependent. employment. (B/R 12/05) c. The student’s Nevada driver’s license or Nevada identification card 7. Licensed educational personnel issued prior to the date of employed full-time by a public school matriculation. district in the State of Nevada, or the d. The student’s Nevada vehicle spouse or dependent child of such an registration issued prior to the date employee. (B/R 11/96 of matriculation. e. The student’s Nevada voter 8. A teacher who is currently employed registration issued prior to the date full-time by a private elementary, of matriculation. secondary or postsecondary educational f. Evidence that the student, and/or institution whose curricula meet the the person’s spouse, has relocated requirements of NRS 394.130, or the to Nevada for the primary purpose spouse or dependent child of such an of permanent full-time employment employee. (B/R 11/96) or to establish a business in Nevada (examples of evidence include a 9. An alien who has become a Nevada resident by establishing bona fide 40

residence in Nevada and who holds a include a warning, reprimand, probation, permanent immigrant visa, or has been suspension or expulsion. (B/R 02/05) granted official asylum or refugee status, or has been issued a temporary 2. Bona fide Residence in Nevada: The resident alien card, or holds an student, or the parents or legal guardian approved immigration petition as a of the student, must document result of marriage to a U.S. citizen. An continuous physical presence as a alien holding another type of visa shall Nevada resident for at least twelve (12) not be classified as a resident student, months immediately prior to the date of except as may be required by federal the application for reclassification. No law or court decisions and upon due fewer than four (4) of the following consideration of evidence of Nevada pieces of objective evidence must be residence. (B/R 8/04) submitted with the application for reclassification: Sections 5-7 are not applicable to NSC. a. Ownership of a home in Nevada. b. Lease of living quarters in Nevada. Section 8. Reclassification of c. Mortgage or rent receipts and utility Nonresident Status receipts for the home or leased There is a rebuttal presumption that a quarters. nonresident attending an institution of the d. Nevada driver’s license or Nevada Nevada System of Higher Education is in identification card issued twelve (12) the State of Nevada for the primary or sole months prior to the date of purpose of obtaining an education. application. Therefore, a nonresident who enrolls in an e. Nevada vehicle registration issued institution of the System shall continue to be twelve (12) months prior to the date classified as a nonresident student of application. throughout the student's enrollment, unless f. Nevada voter registration issued and until the student demonstrates that his twelve (12) months prior to the date or her previous residence has been of application. abandoned and that the student is a Nevada resident. Each student seeking 3. Financial Independence: The student reclassification from nonresident to resident must provide evidence of financial student status must satisfy the following four independence. A dependent person conditions: whose family or legal guardian is a nonresident is not eligible for 1. Application and Written Declaration: The reclassification to resident student student must apply in writing to the status. The following piece of objective appropriate office of the institution for evidence must be submitted with the reclassification to resident student application for reclassification: status. The application must include a written declaration of intent to relinquish a. A true and correct copy of the residence in any other state and to student’s federal income tax return certify to the establishment of bona fide for the most recent tax year showing residence in Nevada. A declaration form a Nevada address. If no federal tax prescribed by the Chancellor and return has been filed because of approved by the Board shall be utilized minimal or no taxable income, by each institution. The filing of a false documented information concerning declaration will result in the payment of the receipt of such nontaxable nonresident tuition for the period of time income must be submitted. If the the student was enrolled as a resident student is under the age of 24, a student and may also lead to copy of the parent’s or legal disciplinary sanctions under Chapter Six guardian’s tax return for the most of the Nevada System of Higher recent tax year must be submitted Education Code. Disciplinary sanctions that indicates the student was not claimed as a dependent. 41

4. Intent to Remain in Nevada: The student Western Undergraduate Exchange must present clear and convincing, Programs at a NSHE institution, a objective evidence of intent to remain a student who was initially enrolled in a Nevada resident. No fewer than three System institution under any of these (3) of the following pieces of objective discounted tuition programs shall not evidence must be submitted with the normally be reclassified as a resident application for reclassification: student following matriculation. A nonresident student who subsequently a. Employment in Nevada for twelve dis-enrolls from the Good Neighbor, (12) months immediately prior to the Children of Alumni, or WICHE Western date of the application for Undergraduate Exchange Programs and reclassification; pays full nonresident tuition for at least b. A license for conducting a business twelve (12) months may apply for in Nevada; reclassification to resident student c. Admission to a licensed practicing status. An application for reclassification profession in Nevada; may also be submitted under the d. Registration or payment of taxes or provisions of this section if the material fees on a home, vehicle, mobile facts of a student’s residency, or the home, travel trailer, boat or any parent’s or legal guardian’s residency, other item of personal property have substantially changed following owned or used by the person for matriculation. which state registration or payment of a state tax or fee is required for 7. When a student has been reclassified to the twelve (12) month period resident student status, the immediately prior to the date of the reclassification shall become effective at application; the registration period in the System e. A Nevada address listed on institution immediately following the date selective service registration; the student receives notice of the f. Evidence of active savings and reclassification decision. checking accounts in Nevada financial institutions for at least 8. No reclassification under these twelve (12) months immediately regulations shall give rise to any claim prior to the date of the application; for refund of tuition already paid to g. Evidence of summer term the Nevada System of Higher Education enrollment at a NSHE institution; . (B/R 8/04) h. Voting or registering to vote in Nevada; or Section 9. Administration of the i. Any other evidence that objectively Regulations documents intent to abandon Each institution of the Nevada System of residence in any other state and to Higher Education shall designate an establish a Nevada residence. appropriate office to implement and

administer these regulations. 5. The presentation by a person of one or

more items of evidence as indicia of 1. Each designated office shall make the residence is not conclusive on the issue initial decisions on the resident or of residency. Determinations of nonresident student status of persons residence shall be made on a case-by- enrolling in the institution. case basis and the evidence presented 2. Each designated office shall make the shall be given the weight and sufficiency initial decisions on applications for it deserves, after taking all available reclassification from nonresident to evidence into consideration. resident student status.

3. The President of each System institution 6. Because residence in a neighboring shall establish an appellate procedure state other than Nevada is a continuing under which a person may appeal qualification for enrollment in the Good decisions of the designated office Neighbor, Children of Alumni, or WICHE 42

concerning tuition or status as a resident Appealing a Residency or nonresident student to an appellate board. Decision a. A person may appeal a decision of Initial residency classification is determined the designated office to the from the information supplied on the appellate board within thirty (30) application for admission to the college. A days from the date of the decision of student may appeal the decision for the office. If an appeal is not taken residency classification made by the Office within that time, the decision of the of the Registrar. This appeal must be filed designated office shall be final. with the Residency Appeals Board within b. The appellate board shall consider thirty days of the decision of the Office of the the evidence in accordance with the Registrar. If the appeal is not filed within this standards and criteria of these time frame, the decision of the Office of the regulations and shall make a Registrar becomes final. decision that shall be final. No further appeal beyond the appellate The fact that a student does not qualify for board shall be permitted. in-state status in any other state does not 4. In exceptional cases, where the guarantee in-state status in Nevada, application of these regulations works because residency status is governed by an injustice to an individual who Board of Regents policy. Residency technically does not qualify as a resident classification for tuition purposes clearly student, but whose status, either places the burden of proof upon the student because of the residence of the student to provide clear and convincing evidence of or his family, is such as to fall within the eligibility. general intent of these regulations, then the appellate board shall have the Information submitted to qualify for in-state authority to determine that such a classification is subject to independent student be classified as a resident verification. Individuals submitting false student. It is the intent of this provision information or falsified supporting that it applies only in the infrequent, documents are subject to both criminal exceptional cases where a strict charges and college disciplinary procedures. application of these regulations results, in the sole judgment of the appellate Please contact The Office of the Registrar board, in an obvious injustice. (B/R for instructions regarding the appeals 11/96, 8/04) process.

Section 10. Uniformity of REGULATIONS FOR Decisions The decision of an institution of the Nevada REDUCED NON- System of Higher Education to grant RESIDENT TUITION resident student or nonresident student status to a person shall be honored at other System institutions, unless a person Good Neighbor Classification obtained resident student status under false pretenses or the facts existing at the time A graduate of a specifically designated high resident student status was granted have school or community college in a state significantly changed. Students granted bordering on Nevada may be charged a nonresident student status by an institution differential tuition rate when enrolling as an retain the right to apply for reclassification undergraduate or graduate student at the under the provisions of the chapter. (B/R universities, state college, or the community 8/04, 2/05) colleges of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Furthermore, any person who resides in a county in which a designated high school or community college is located and who has maintained a bona fide legal resident status for a period of at least 12 43 consecutive months prior to the first day of Lassen County, California: Credence High the semester in which enrollment is sought, School, Herlong High School, Lassen High may also be charged a differential tuition School, Render High School and Lassen rate. These students shall be classified as Community College “Good Neighbor” students. (B/R 04/02) Plumas County, California: Almanor High Students enrolling under the Good Neighbor School, Beckworth High School, Chester Jr- classification will, in addition to registration Sr High School, Greenville Jr-Sr High fees, pay a tuition charge as follows: School, Indian Valley High School, Portola Community college and state college Good Jr-Sr High School, Quincy Jr-Sr High Neighbor tuition will be calculated by School, Sierra High School and Feather multiplying the registration fees times 60 River Community College percent. University Good Neighbor tuition will be calculated by multiplying the Sierra County, California: Downieville Jr-Sr registration fees times 110 percent. High School and Loyalton High School

Those high schools and community colleges Nevada County, California: Tahoe-Truckee located in Arizona and Southern California, Jr-Sr High School bordering on Nevada and for which a town or a city in Nevada provides a significant Placer County, California: North Tahoe High source of goods and services include the School, Sierra High School and Sierra following: College

Mohave County, Arizona: Mohave Union El Dorado County, California: Mt. Tallac High Schools; Kingman High School; High School, South Tahoe High School and Bullhead City High School; Colorado City Lake Tahoe Community College High School; Lake Havasu High School and Mohave Community College (three Alpine County, California: Includes campuses) residents of the designated high school or community college districts in El Dorado or San Bernadino County, California: Baker Mono Counties. Valley High School, Monument High School, Twenty-nine Palms High School, Sky High Mono County, California: Coleville High School, Yucca Valley High School, Needles School Lee Vining High School and High School, Silver Valley High School and Mammoth High School Victor Valley College Inyo County, California: Big Pine High Inyo County, California: Big Pine High School, Bishop High School, and Palisade School, High School (B/R 1/95) Palisades High School, Bishop High School, Death Valley High School, Owens Valley High School and Lone Pine High School Children of Alumni (B/R 1/95) Classification

Those high schools and community Children of alumni of the University of colleges, located in areas of Northern Nevada, Las Vegas, the University of California bordering Nevada for which a Nevada, Reno, Nevada State College, or town or city in Nevada provides a significant Great Basin College who reside outside of source of goods and services include the Nevada are eligible for a differential tuition following: (B/R 1/95) rate under certain conditions. Students enrolling under Children of Alumni Modoc County, California: Modoc High classification will, in addition to registration School, fees, pay a tuition charge equaling an Surprise Valley High School, and Warner amount calculated by multiplying the High School registration fees times 60 percent. (B/R 3/04) 44 a. The parent(s) must have earned a (independent study by baccalaureate degree from either the correspondence and field study University of Nevada, Las Vegas; program excepted) and in non-credit University of Nevada, Reno; Nevada continuing education courses at State College; or Great Basin College. UNLV or UNR, or in community b. The child must enroll in the same state service courses at the community college or university as his or her colleges, all of which are supported parent(s) to be eligible for the differential by registration fees, for one-half tuition rate. (1/2) the regular registration fee. c. The differential tuition rate applies for Reduced fee benefits are always undergraduate studies only. subject to programs being otherwise self-sustaining. (B/R 2/95) No reclassification under this policy shall give rise to any claim for refund of tuition 2. Non-matriculated native speakers of any already paid to the Board of foreign language may be permitted to Regents. (B/R 3/04) register without fee for credit or as auditors in literature courses in that language. The consent of the course Western Undergraduate instructor may be required for all such Exchange (WUE) registration. Students who claim residence in a state that participates in the Western Undergraduate 3. Nevada resident high school students Exchange may be eligible to attend the may enroll in a distance learning, college at reduced tuition cost. For further college-credit course delivered to an off- information, contact the Western Interstate campus site for a $25 registration fee Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) per course if the course fee is approved office at (775) 784-4900. by the institutional President. The term "high school students" includes students Special Reduced Tuition and formally enrolled in a school district sponsored Adult Education High School Fees Diploma programs. (B/R 8/06) 1. In-state residents 62 years of age or older shall be permitted to register for 4. Nevada resident high school students credit or as auditors in any course may enroll in remedial and 100-level without registration or application or courses offered by an NSHE institution admission fees except as noted below. for a reduced registration fee per course A person must reach 62 years of age on if the course is delivered on the high the first day of the first scheduled class school campus, excluding high schools meeting to be eligible. If the individual located on an NSHE campus, and registers for more than one (1) class approved by the institutional President. within a semester or term, the earliest The reduced registration fees shall be scheduled class meeting will determine determined by the President. (B/R 8/06) eligibility. The consent of the course instructor may be required for all such 5. Any member of the active Nevada registration. (B/R 2/95) National Guard, including a Nevada a. Only those courses where space is National Guard recruit, may be available may be taken. (B/R 2/95) permitted to register for credit without a b. Such registration shall not entitle a registration fee, or except as otherwise person to any privileges usually provided, laboratory fee(s). associated with registration; e.g., a. This policy is applicable during Fall student association membership, and Spring terms only. health service, intercollegiate b. Academic credit courses that will athletic tickets. (B/R 2/95) lead to the degree or certificate, c. Persons 62 years of age or older including state-supported distance may register in summer session or education courses, independent off-campus credit courses learning, and continuing education 45

courses are eligible for the fee Guard and the member does not waiver. Non-state-supported achieve at least a minimum 2.00 independent study and semester grade point average and correspondence courses are not remain a member in good standing eligible for waiver under this policy. with the guard, the student shall (B/R 10/07) reimburse the Board of Regents for c. Laboratory fees associated with all the semester’s waived registration courses numbered below the 300 fees and laboratory fees and will not level are eligible for waiver under be allowed to register for additional this policy. Exceptions to the waiver courses until the debt is paid in full. of laboratory fees includes: 1) per semester fees, such as the Health 6. Federally funded teacher training Service fee; 2) special course fees programs will carry an exception to in- for purposes other than class state and out-of-state and tuition rates supplies—including individual for contiguous, WICHE and Good instruction, third-party charges, and Neighbor States. UNLV may accept special transportation requirements; federally funded teacher training 3) fees for actual class cost in programs with mandated reduced per excess of $100; and 4) technology credit fees. fees; undergraduate, minimum $15 per d. A person to whom the fee waiver is credit; graduate, minimum $30 per awarded shall be deemed a bona credit; all course offerings will be fide resident of Nevada for tuition approved and delivery overseen through purposes. the e. To be eligible for the fee waiver, the usual academic processes. (B/R 6/04) person must be a member in good standing or a recruit of the active Nevada National Guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which the waiver is granted. f. The member or recruit of the Nevada National Guard must achieve at least a minimum 2.00 semester grade point average in order to maintain subsequent eligibility for the fee waiver. g. The institution may request the Adjutant General to verify the membership in the active Nevada National Guard of a person who is seeking or has been granted a fee waiver. h. If a fee waiver is granted to a Nevada National Guard recruit and the recruit does not enter full-time National Guard duty within one (1) year after enlisting, the student shall reimburse the Board of Regents for all previously waived registration fees and laboratory fees if the failure to enter full-time National Guard duty is attributable to the recruit’s own conduct. i. If a fee waiver is granted to a member of the Nevada National 46

Student Fees: FEES • Admissions Application fee (non- refundable……………………………...$30.00 • Registration Fees: The fees listed Credit by Examination fee………...... $60.00 below are applicable to fall 2012 and spring • Differential fee – Nursing Accelerated Track 2013. only (Course Level 300-400) (Rates are assesses in addition to registration fees) (per Tuition and Fees Due Dates credit)…………………………………..$113.25 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 • Distance Education fee (hybrid and web Thursday, Thursday, Refer to instruction mode) (per credit)…...... $25.00 August 16, January 17, Academic • Graduation fee………………………....$20.00 2012 2013 Calendar • New Student fee……………………….$2 0.00 Registration Fees • Payment Plan fee (per payment plan).$25.00 Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 Summer 2013 • Student Success fee…………………….$5.00 $123.50 per credit $123.50 per credit • Surcharge Fee………………….……...$14.75

• Student Identification card fee……...... $5.00 Full Time Non-Resident Tuition Rates are assessed in addition to registration fees) ** Full- • Student Identification card replacement time non-resident tuition rates are assessed to students fee………………………………………..$5.00 enrolled in 7 or more credits • Technology Fee…………………………$5.50 Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 $5,137.50 per • Late Payment fee (any student with an semester outstanding balance at the end of the regular

payment period)………………………..$10.00 Part-Time Non-Resident Tuition (Rates are assessed in addition to registration fees) **Part- minimum or 10% of amount due time non-resident tuition rates are assessed to students • Service charge for non-sufficient fund enrolled in fewer than 7 credits checks…………………………………..$25.00 • Summer School registration surcharge (not Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 $136.00 per credit charge to NV Prepaid students) (per credit)………………………………..……$3.00 GOOD NEIGHBOR TUITION (Rates are assessed in addition to registration fees) NOTE: FEES, TUITION AND OTHER CHARGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 $74.00 per credit WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE:

(Effective Fall 2011, the Good Neighbor tuition will be Notwithstanding currently posted tuition and discontinued. Students receiving the discount at that fees, all fees, tuition or other charges which time may continue to receive the discount so long as students are required to pay each semester they are continuously enrolled.) are subject to increase by action of the Board of Regents at any time before the WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE commencement of classes (primarily due to TUITION (WUE/WICHE) (Rates are assessed in budgetary shortfalls). The amount you are addition to registration fees) charged at the time of registration is not a final bill and may be increased. You will Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 $61.75 per credit receive a supplemental invoice for any

additional amounts which the Board of Nonresident Tuition: Students who are not Regents may impose. Fee changes put in Nevada residents and who register at NSC place less than 30 days before must pay nonresident tuition in addition to commencement of classes will not be the per credit fees each semester. Students subject to late fee penalties. eligible under Good Neighbor regulations pay a reduced nonresident tuition fee in addition to the per credit fees for each Paying Fees semester. (Note: For summer 2013, Fees may be paid online at Nonresident/Good neighbor tuition does not apply). http://www.nsc.nevada.edu. Click MyNSC. or, fees may be paid in person at the

Cashier’s Office located at 303 South Water c. Date of Refunds St., Henderson, NV 89115.. Refunds of registration fees and nonresident tuition shall be issued near the end Payment Plans of the first six weeks of instruction. Nevada State College provides students with payment plans for fall, spring and d. Insurance and Special Fees summer semesters. Options are available at MyNSC under Student Center. Failure to 1) The optional hospital and accident make scheduled payments will result in insurance premium is non-refundable but addition of late fees to the student’s account shall remain in force for the duration of the (BOR Handbook Title 4, Chapter 17, Section policy. 15), and placement of registration hold and a transcript hold. For questions, please call 2) Refund of course related special fees the Cashier’s Office at (702) 992-2120. shall be pro-rated on the basis of actual usage or date of withdrawal, whichever is appropriate. Authorization for a refund of Refund Procedures special fees must be originated by the department chair. a. Resident Fees 1) One hundred percent (100%) of resident e. Continuing Education fees shall be refunded for net credit load reductions made on or before the last day of For continuing education and summer registration. Only in exceptional session academic credit classes, a one circumstances may a refund of registration hundred percent (100%) refund may be fees be granted for courses dropped after authorized to students officially dropping a the last day of late registration. class(es) or withdrawing from the College on or before the day instruction begins for each 2) One hundred percent (100%) of resident class; a fifty percent (50%) refund may be fees shall be refunded for withdrawal from authorized to students officially dropping the College completed by the last day of during the first twenty percent (20%) of the registration. For withdrawals after the last scheduled class time; thereafter, no refund day of late registration and prior to the end will be made. of the sixth calendar week of instruction, a fifty percent (50%) refund of fees shall be For non-credit classes and for academic granted. Only in exceptional circumstances credit classes taught as part of a may a refund be granted thereafter. conference, institute, or intensive course, the refund policy will be described in the b. Nonresident Tuition publicity material for the course and may vary from course to course depending upon 1) One hundred percent (100%) of non- the circumstances. resident tuition shall be refunded for net credit reduction to six (6) credits or less or f. No refund shall be given for the application withdrawal from the College on or before the or admission fee. last day of registration. (NSHE, BOR, Procedures Manual, Chapter 2) No refund of nonresident tuition shall be 7.) granted for courses dropped after the last day of late registration. Transcript Request Fees

Transcripts may be picked up or mailed to 3) A fifty percent (50%) refund of non- the student or to a specified address. An resident tuition shall be granted for expedited mailing is also available. Refer to withdrawals made from the College after the the fees below: last day of late registration but prior to the • Transcript fee………$3.00 per transcript end of the sixth calendar week of instruction. Only in exceptional circumstances may a (processed within 2 working days) refund be granted thereafter. ……………………….$5.00 per transcript 48

(same day processing) • Expedited Mailing (FEDEX)…….$25.00 (in addition to the transcript fees)

Federal Work Study FINANCIAL AID Federal Work Study (FWS) provides part- time jobs for undergraduate and graduate Nevada State College has several types of students with financial need, allowing them financial assistance available to students. to earn money to help pay education All prospective students are encouraged to expenses. The program encourages complete and submit the Free Application community service work and work related to for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the the recipient’s course of study. NSC Scholarship Application by April 1. Students who complete their application by the priority file date have a better opportunity Federal Stafford Loans of receiving a more advantageous award The Federal Stafford Loan is an affordable, package. Students must apply for financial low interest loan designed for undergraduate aid each year. students as a means to supplement their educational expenses. To be eligible for The following types of financial assistance Stafford Loans, students must be enrolled at are awarded to students based on their least half-time (six credits) and complete the financial need and ability to pay for college. FAFSA. The two types of Stafford Loans Some types of assistance are grants that do are: not require repayment and other types of assistance, such as loans, require students Subsidized Stafford: This loan is interest to repay the aid once they graduate, free while enrolled in at least six credits or withdraw from courses, or drop below half- more. Repayment of this loan begins six time (six credits). months after graduation, withdrawal from school, or dropping below six credits.

Federal Aid Programs Unsubsidized Stafford: This loan accrues interest from the date of disbursement and throughout the lifetime of the loan. Pell Grant Repayment of this loan begins six months Generally, Pell Grants are awarded only to after graduation, withdrawal from school, or undergraduate students who have not dropping below six credits. Students have earned a bachelor’s degree. Students must the option of making ‘interest only’ payments demonstrate high financial need to be while in school to help decrease the total eligible for this aid program. cost of the loan.

Federal Supplemental NOTE: The amount a student can borrow Educational Opportunity depends on grade level in school and student classification (dependent Grant undergraduate, independent undergraduate The Federal Supplemental Educational or independent undergraduate whose Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program is for parents are unable to get a PLUS – Parent undergraduates with exceptional financial Loan). need. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) will be considered first for a FSEOG. Just like Pell Federal PLUS Loans – Loans Grants, the FSEOG does not have to be to Parents repaid. You can receive between $100 and These are loans parents can obtain in order $4,000 a year, depending on when you to assist with paying for educational apply, your financial need, the funding at the expenses for dependent undergraduate school you are attending, and the policies of students enrolled at least half time (six the financial aid office at your school. credits). This loan accrues interest from the date the first disbursement is made until the loan is fully repaid. The interest rate on the loan will never exceed 9.0%.

To find more about these three federal NSC Millennium Scholars who take summer programs offered at NSC, please visit the courses at other eligible institutions (NSHE) U.S. Department of Education website to must complete the Summer Reimbursement view The Student Guide – 2007-2008 at: Request Form and return it to NSC Student http: //studentaid.ed.gov/students Financial Services and Scholarships by the /publications/students_guide/indix.html. designated September deadline.

NSC Millennium Scholars taking NSC State Assistance Programs summer courses do not need to complete the above form. Reimbursement for Nevada State Access Grant: This grant is summer courses taken at NSC will occur awarded to Nevada residents who need automatically in late September/Early assistance in paying for their education and October of each year. who demonstrate financial need. This is a grant and does not require repayment. Nevada Pre-Paid Tuition: The State of Early applicants received priority Nevada offers families with the opportunity consideration. to purchase the Nevada Pre-Paid tuition plan for students who are enrolled in K-12. Nevada Grant-In-Aid (NGIA): This grant is For more information please visit the awarded to Nevada residents who need Nevada State Treasurer website at assistance in paying for their education and http://nevadatreasurer.gov/college/prepaid.a who demonstrate financial need. This is a sp. grant and does not require repayment. Early applicants receive priority consideration. Scholarships

NOTE: Students must complete the NSC NSC Scholarships: Nevada State College Scholarship Application Aid Application for scholarship funds are awarded to students GIA awards and some of the other state based on merit and/or need depending on assistance programs listed above. Students the source of the funds. The student is increase their opportunity for grants by required to have a specific GPA to receive completing both the FAFSA and NSC and keep scholarship awards. In order to be Scholarship Applications. State grants considered for NSC scholarships, students require students to have a 2.0 or higher should complete the NSC Scholarship and NSC cumulative GPA (or be a newly Grant-In-Aid Application prior to the admitted student) and be enrolled in six or application deadline. Students are also more credits per semester to be eligible for advised to complete the Free Application for consideration unless otherwise indicated Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as some within the descriptions above. scholarships require some level of financial need. Nevada State College uses the Nevada State Millennium Scholarship: FAFSA to determine financial need. This scholarship opportunity is awarded to Nevada high school students who graduated Outside Agency Scholarships: Outside in 2000 or later and meet the program agencies offer various opportunities to requirements. At NSC the award to eligible college students if they meet the eligibility students is $60 per credit and requires requirements identified for each scholarship. enrollment in 12 credits if enrolled in the fall The best source for locating outside agency or spring semester. scholarships is through ‘free’ scholarship searches, checking with organizations with Millennium Scholarship Guidelines for Su whom students are affiliated (church, mmer Classes: Millennium scholars must employer, parent’s employer, high school or pay for all summer classes in accordance parent’s trade unions) and postings within with NSC deadlines for payment. In late the NSC Financial Aid office. NSC does not September/Early October, Millennium endorse any outside agency scholarships, Scholars will be reimbursed for classes but will continue to identify and advertise successfully completed during the summer. outside agency scholarships that will benefit 51

NSC students. NSC does not advise that Maximum Time Frame Defined students pay for any service that guarantees A student is expected to complete a financial assistance just for using their degree/certificate program within a service. reasonable prescribed time frame. Federal regulations limit funding to no more than 150% of the average length of the program. Satisfactory Academic For most undergraduate degree programs at Progress Requirements NSC, the maximum amount of credits that may be funded is 180. Students in Financial aid recipients are expected to certificate, dual major or second degree- make reasonable academic progress to programs may be required to complete a obtain a degree or certificate as a condition Financial Aid Study Plan to assist in to receive federal, select state or Nevada determining the progress being made State College (NSC) financial aid funding. A toward their degree or certificate. student’s entire academic history at NSC, All attempted credits at NSC and at all other transfer credits applicable to his/her major, institutions are counted in this limit, consortium agreement credits, or college regardless of whether or not aid was classes taken while a high school student, received. There is no provision for are reviewed to ensure timely progression “academic renewal” in which credits toward graduation. Even if a student were attempted and grades earned are excluded. not a financial aid recipient in the past, his or The credit limit includes dual majors, her entire academic history must be changes in majors and second degrees. reviewed when applying for federal, state or Financial aid eligibility is “suspended” at the NSC financial aid programs. end of the semester in which the credit limit is reached. In order to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and eligibility for the A student who is within 30 credit hours of financial aid programs listed below, students exceeding his or her maximum time frame must achieve all three of the following: will receive a “warning” notification from the 1. Maintain a 2.0 grade point average; NSC Student Financial Services & 2. Satisfactorily complete at least 70% of Scholarships office. A student is still eligible cumulative credit hours attempted; and to receive financial aid with an assigned 3. Complete a degree/certificate program warning status. Once the maximum time within the maximum time frame of credit frame credit hours are exceeded, a student’s hours allowed. warning status will be converted to “suspended” and will no longer be eligible to In calculating a student’s completion rate, all receive federal, select state or NSC financial credits attempted at NSC will be included, aid programs. The maximum time frame as well as: cannot be appealed. • Transfer credits from other schools Monitoring Intervals & Probation Status: counting towards your degree program; and • Prior semesters of enrollment at NSC even Satisfactory academic progress is monitored if you were not a financial aid recipient. at the end of every semester. A student who does not maintain SAP, as defined in this Grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, policy, will receive a “warning” notification at D- and S are considered to be “satisfactory” the conclusion of their first semester of not grades for maintaining this policy. Grades of meeting the policy. Warning status is only a F, I, N, U, W, and NR are considered to be courtesy reminder, encouraging a student to “unsatisfactory”. rectify his or her academic progress for the All financial aid recipients must report grade next semester, so that financial aid eligibility changes to the Financial Aid and Student can be continued; however, it is the Employment Office. This is necessary to student’s responsibility to be aware of their reassess current financial aid eligibility. SAP standing, regardless of whether a Students may have to re-pay financial aid student is notified in writing. SAP policies they were not eligible to receive in the event of grade changes 52 will be enforced, whether or not a student Appeal Review and Status Notification receives the notification. Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals are reviewed by members of the financial aid A financial aid recipient who does not meet professional staff, who will make a the SAP policy after two semesters will recommendation for approval or denial. receive a written notification indicating their Final determination will be made by the financial aid has been “suspended” and will Director or Associate Director of Student no longer be eligible to receive financial aid Financial Services and Scholarships. assistance. Individualized consideration is provided to students based upon his or her circumstances and supporting evidence Reinstatement of Financial Aid Eligibility provided within the appeal. A student may pay for college expenses at his or her own expense in order to make up any SAP policy deficiencies. Once policy If an appeal is approved, the student will be deficiencies are rectified, a student may be placed on “probation” status, during which reconsidered for financial aid eligibility. A time he or she may continue to receive student may also appeal his or her eligibility financial aid funding. An approved appeal status as described in Section 6 of this will outline the conditions the student must policy. meet in order to maintain financial aid eligibility until she or he has regained SAP standing. Failure to meet these conditions Repeated Courses will result in revocation of the “probation” status and a return to financial aid Repeated courses, when permitted by NSC “suspension.” Additional appeals cannot policy, are included for SAP purposes. be considered per federal regulations.

Appeals Students will be notified of their appeal A student whose financial aid was results in writing. The decision of the suspended for not meeting the 2.0 GPA or Director/Associate Director is final and 70% completion requirements of this policy cannot be appealed to the U.S. Department has the right to appeal mitigating of Education or other NSC employee per circumstances to the Financial Aid and federal financial aid regulations. Student Employment Office. To initiate an appeal, a student must complete a Return of Title IV Federal Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Funds: If you completely withdraw during Form available at: any semester at NSC, you will be subject to www.nsc.nevada.edu/finaid Note the 150% the Federal Return of Title IV Funds Policy maximum time frame component of the SAP as conducted by Student Financial Services policy cannot be appealed. and Scholarships. Federal law requires the amount of student assistance you have A student must provide supporting earned up to the point of withdrawal be documentation to substantiate mitigating determined by a specific calculation. In circumstances and demonstrate an some instances, you may owe funds back to academic plan for success. The burden of NSC or the federal programs from which you evidence is upon a student to validate cause received financial assistance. for not meeting the policy requirements. A SAP appeal should be clear, concise, have The amount of assistance you have earned a well-described timeline of events and must is determined on a pro-rata basis. That is, if have supporting documentation. Appeals you completed 30 percent of the payment which lack these characteristics will be period or period of enrollment, you earned denied or pended for additional information. 30 percent of the assistance you were Incomplete appeals will add significant originally scheduled to receive. Once you review time to determine a response. have completed at least 61 percent of the payment period or period of enrollment, you earn all of your assistance. The federal 53 government has mandated a policy of aid recalculation where recipients of Title IV funding fail to complete a minimum of 61 percent semester attendance. Title IV programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal unsubsidized loans and PLUS loans.

For the purpose of determining your point of withdrawal during a semester, your student separation date is: 1. The date the student began NSC’s official withdrawal procedure; or 2. The date determined by the school as the last date of academically related activity; or 3. The midterm date if no official documentation of your withdrawal is available.

You are responsible for any assistance awarded to you for which you do not qualify or earn. You will be notified of the overpayment that you must repay in a timely manner. Upon notification, you will have 45 days to resolve your outstanding balance owed. After the 45 day period, your account may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education for collection. You will be ineligible for future federal and state financial assistance at NSC or other institutions until you repay the amount due.

Note: Please realize that even if you repay the overpayment amount, you are still subject to the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

If you are considering withdrawing from class, for any reason, please contact the Office of the Registrar, your academic advisor and the Financial Aid and Student Employment Office.

charges. The person filing the complaint NEVADA STATE may choose to file charges against the student in both arenas: internally, through COLLEGE STUDENT the college student judicial system, or CODE OF CONDUCT externally, through the legal system. AND POLICIES Emergency Authority The President may order the immediate removal from campus of a student for an Introduction interim period pending a hearing whenever Nevada State College is committed to an the President determines that the removal is orderly learning environment for all required in order: members of the campus community. As students participate in the campus 1. to protect life, limb, or property, or community and its sponsored activities they 2. to ensure the maintenance of order are responsible for their own actions and subject to local, state and national laws as Any student so removed shall be afforded well as the all college regulations. an opportunity to a hearing no later than 10 college working days following the In order to maintain an academic climate emergency removal unless the student conducive to each member's success in the agrees to delay the hearing to a later time. pursuit and transmission of knowledge, the The hearing shall be held under the hearing college has established a set of policies and procedures established in Section 6.9 of the standards for all of its members to follow. Nevada System of Higher Education Code, The college regulations and policies so far as can be made applicable, and by a presented on the following pages include general hearing officer as established in expectations for the conduct of individual Section 6.10 of the Nevada System of students as well as student organizations. Higher Education Code. The President's Also included are college procedures that decision upon the hearing officer's exist to ensure due process, to support the recommendation shall be final. The issue rights of all students on campus and to shall be limited to whether the continued educate students about the importance of removal of the individual is warranted community based resolution of misconduct. pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing. During the time of the removal, the student may not come onto college property Scope of the Document for any reason other than meeting with the The prohibited conduct, procedures and appropriate official regarding the hearing. sanctions established in this document are The charges of misconduct related to the applicable to the resolution of charges emergency removal shall be made against against all students at Nevada State College the student and resolution of the charges for allegedly engaging in specified prohibited shall take place according to the judicial conduct. Regulations established by the procedures established in this code. college apply to both students and student organizations at activities on campus and at college and organizational sponsored events SECTION I: Student off campus. Code of Conduct Individual student conduct alleged to have violated both college regulations and civil or Nevada State College and the NSHE have criminal law may be handled concurrently established regulations for student conduct through college disciplinary proceedings and that augment local, state and national law. through the courts. Action by the college Subsection A includes prohibited conduct shall go forward regardless of other possible established by Nevada State College and or pending administrative, civil or criminal Subsection B includes Nevada System of proceedings arising out of the same or other Higher Education regulations. 55

Subsection A: Nevada State Subsection B: Nevada College Prohibited Activities System of Higher Education Students and recognized student Regulations organizations are expected at all times to conduct themselves in accordance with college regulations and policies. The All students are responsible for following the following acts are prohibited and may result regulations for the entire university and in disciplinary sanctions: community college system. The 20 prohibited activities, as found in the Nevada 1. Failure to comply with the directions of System of Higher Education Code, Section college officials in the performance of 6.2.2 are listed below: their duties. 2. Failure to present proof of student status 1. Commission of any of the acts specified to college employees upon their in Subsection 2.1.4 of the Nevada request. System of Higher Education Code. 3. Obstructing college employees in the 2. The use of, or threat to use, force or performance of their duties. violence against any member or guest 4. Unauthorized access to posted of the system community, except when restricted areas, such as ledges, roofs, lawfully permissible. or any part of a college facility’s outside 3. Interference by force, threat, or duress structure. with the lawful freedom of movement of 5. The unauthorized possession, loan, persons or vehicles on college distribution or reproduction of keys to premises. college facilities. 4. The intentional disruption or 6. Setting off a fire alarm for reasons other unauthorized interruption of functions of than actual fire or emergency, tampering the system, including but not limited to with fire protection equipment or device. classes, convocations, lectures, 7. Failure to evacuate a college building meetings, recruiting interviews, and when a fire/emergency alarm is social events, on or off premises of the sounded. system. 8. False reporting of any emergency. 5. Willful damage, destruction, 9. Carrying, possessing, or using firearms defacement, theft, or misappropriation of on college-owned or college-controlled equipment or property belonging to, in property, except as required for: (a) the possession of, or on premises educational programs; (b) authorized occupied by the system. use in established rifle and pistol 6. Knowing possession on any premises of ranges; and, (c) police and military the system of any firearms, explosives, purposes. dangerous chemicals or other 10. No student under 21 years of age may instruments of destruction, or other possess or consume alcohol; neither dangerous weapons as defined by the shall a student offer alcoholic beverages laws of the state of Nevada, without the to persons under 21 years of age on written authorization of the President of campus or during campus related any system institution or the President's activities. authorized agent, unless such 11. Use or possession of alcoholic possession reasonably relates to duly beverages; use or possession of illegal recognized system functions by and/or unauthorized drugs and drug appropriate members of the faculty, paraphernalia is prohibited. other employees, or students. 12. Being under the influence of alcohol or a 7. Continued occupation of buildings, controlled substance, or the exhibiting of structures, grounds, or premises disruptive behavior while under the belonging to, or occupied by, the system influence of alcohol or controlled after having been ordered to leave by substances while on college property or the President of a system institution or at a college-sponsored activity. the President's designee. 56

8. Forgery, alteration, falsification, or misappropriating, or using without destruction of system documents, or permission any system, program, or file furnishing false information in of the Nevada System of Higher documents submitted to the Nevada Education. System of Higher Education. 19. Acts of hazing. Hazing is defined as any 9. Making an accusation which is method of initiation into or affiliation with intentionally false or is made with the university or community college reckless disregard for the truth against community, a student organization, a any member of the system community sports team, an academic association, by filing a complaint or charges under or other group engaged in by an this code or under any applicable individual that intentionally or recklessly established grievance procedures in the endangers another individual; and system. 20. Acts of bullying and/or intimidation in 10. The repeated use of obscene or abusive any form (in-person or on-line). language in a classroom or public 21. Acts of harassment, discrimination or meeting of the system where such threats of violence (either explicit or usage is beyond the bounds of generally implicit) based on one’s sexual accepted good taste and which, if orientation or preferences. occurring in a class, is not significantly 22. Any other conduct which violates related to the teaching of the subject applicable, stated prohibitions, policies, matter. procedures, rules, regulations, or bylaws 11. Willful incitement of individuals to of a system institution. commit any of the acts herein prohibited. 12. Disorderly, lewd, or indecent conduct SECTION II: Disciplinary occurring on system premises or at a Procedures for Students system-sponsored function on or off such premises. 13. Any act prohibited by local, state, or Subsection A: Introduction federal law which occurs on system Students charged with violations of system premises or at a system-sponsored or college regulations may be subject to function on or off such premises. disciplinary action. The procedures for 14. The use of threats of violence against a carrying out student discipline are based faculty member or the faculty member's upon those procedures established by the family in order to secure preferential Nevada System of Higher Education, found treatment for grades, loans, in Chapter 6 of the Board of Regents Code. employment, or other service or It is the belief of the college that the judicial privilege accorded by the system. proceedings should have an educational 15. Any act of unlawful discrimination based outcome, while accomplishing the goal of on race, creed, color, sex, age, resolution of the problematic behavior. handicap, or national origin. 16. An act of sexual harassment when Presented in this section are college submission to a request or demand of a procedures that exist to ensure due process sexual nature is either an explicit or and to support the rights of all students. implicit term or condition of employment or of academic grading, or where verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature Subsection B: Responsibility has the effect of creating an intimidating, of Student Organizations offensive, or hostile work or classroom Student organizations, either recognized environment. through the Nevada State Student Alliance 17. Acts of academic dishonesty, including or college departments, are expected at all but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, times to conduct themselves in accordance falsifying research data or results, or with college regulations and policies. A assisting others to do the same. student organization suspected of 18. Willfully destroying, damaging, misconduct or involvement in any of the tampering, altering, stealing, activities identified in these regulations or 57 policies may be reported to the office of the 4. Within seven (7) college working days of Vice Provost of Enrollment Management the completion of the investigation, and and Student Services for an investigation of if the complaint cannot be informally the activity in question. resolved, the Vice Provost of Enrollment Management and Student Services or his/her designee will submit the results Subsection C: Procedures of the investigation to the Provost with a The following procedures will be followed to recommendation for a hearing. The address complaints against students Provost shall make the final decision on referred to the Office of the Vice Provost of the type of hearing to be held within Enrollment Management and Student seven (7) college working days. Services for alleged misconduct. Complaints involving alleged violations of 5. The person or organization charged the academic dishonesty policy will follow must receive, at least 10 college the procedures outlined in this catalog under working days before the hearing, written Academic Dishonesty. Complaints may be notice from the Provost or designee received from any department or individual containing: member of the college community. a. The date, time and place of hearing; 1. All complaints are filed with the Office of b. Specification of the misconduct the Vice Provost for Enrollment charged by citing the applicable Management and Student Services. NSHE or college regulation or Complaints should: policy alleged to have been a. Be in written form and dated violated; b. Be from the complainant c. Specification, to the extent c. State to the extent possible the reasonably possible, of the time, date(s), time(s), names(s), and place, person or persons circumstance(s) of the violation involved, and the circumstances d. Include names of witnesses, if of the alleged prohibited any conduct, including the name or names of persons who may 2. The Vice Provost for Enrollment have witnessed the alleged Management and Student Services or prohibited conduct; his/her designee shall investigate the d. Notification that the student case within 60 days after receipt of the charged may be accompanied complaint, and if warranted shall present by an advisor of the student’s a charging letter to the student or choice. See Subsection F for organization involved in the complaint. additional information on being accompanied by an advisor. 3. If deemed appropriate, the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and 6. Notices shall either be personally Student Services or designee may delivered to the student or shall be sent informally resolve the complaint through to the person by certified or registered mediation, by conciliating with the mail, return receipt requested. A copy parties, by permitting the complainant to of the applicable disciplinary hearing voluntarily drop the complaint or by procedures shall accompany each permitting the person charged to notice. voluntarily accept disciplinary sanctions. If the parties agree to the sanction or 7. The Provost shall appoint a designee to some other solution, the Vice Provost serve as the college representative at for Enrollment Management and the hearing and as such shall present Student Services will compose a letter the college’s case against the student. summarizing the agreement which will be signed by the participants. 8. The student shall present his or her response to the hearing board or designated officer. The student is not 58

required to speak and this choice shall c. The evidence presented at the not be construed as an admission of hearing was not substantial responsibility for the alleged enough to justify the decision; or misconduct. Evidence may be admitted d. The sanction imposed was not if it possesses reasonably probative in keeping with the gravity of the value, materiality, and relevancy. violation.

9. The hearing body shall make a 14. Within seven (7) college working days determination on whether the student is after receipt, the Provost shall direct the responsible for the alleged violation. appeal, along with any reply deemed necessary, provided a copy of the reply 10. The hearing body chair, within 10 is also sent to the student charged, to: college working days after the hearing, a. The President or his/her shall deliver to the Provost the designee for reconsideration determination of whether the student is when the sanction imposed is responsible, and if found responsible, suspension or a lesser sanction; shall make a recommendation on the b. The Board of Regents for action appropriate sanction. when the sanction imposed is expulsion. 11. The Provost or his/her designee shall review the findings of the hearing board 15. A decision on the appeal shall be made and may: within 10 college working days after a. Dismiss the charge; receipt of the appeal by the President or b. Affirm the recommended his/her designee or within a reasonable sanction; time after the next Board of Regents c. Impose a lesser sanction than meeting during which the appeal was recommended; considered. d. Impose a greater sanction than recommended, or 16. The President or the Chair of the Board e. Order a new hearing. of Regents, as the case may be, may request a personal appearance of the 12. The Provost shall reach a decision person charged if the President or the within 10 college working days after the chair of the Board of Regents is of the receipt of findings of fact and shall notify opinion that justice will be best served the student and other parties of the by such appearance. The appearance decision. If the action taken is of the person charged shall be limited to suspension or expulsion, the student the issues raised by the appeal as charged shall be notified by personal provided above. The person charged delivery of the decision or shall be must be informed that an appearance is notified of the action by certified or not compulsory and a nonappearance registered mail, return receipt request. will not prejudice the appeal.

13. The student may appeal the decision of 17. The President or the Board of Regents, the Provost within 10 college working as the case may be, may: days of the receipt of the decision. The a. Dismiss the charge; appeal must be in writing to the Provost. b. Affirm the charge and sanction; The facts set forth in the appeal must c. Impose a lesser sanction, or reasonably establish that: d. Order a new hearing. a. The procedures under which the person was charged are invalid : or were not followed; Subsection D Sanctions b. The person charged did not have adequate opportunity to Disciplinary sanctions are those actions prepare and present a defense imposed by a judicial hearing officer or to the charges; board as a consequence of misconduct under the student judicial code or other 59 college policies. The purpose of a sanction, the period of the probation and any in addition to protecting others, is primarily exclusions may also be noted. to educate an individual by increasing their Parents or legal guardians of minor awareness of the consequences of conduct students shall be notified of the violations and the importance of action. responsibility to the college community for 4. Suspension one’s actions. This will ordinarily be the a. Exclusion for a definite guiding force behind the imposition of period of time from sanctions by the college judicial system. In attending classes and from some instances, however, the community’s participating in other need to properly function outweighs the activities of the System, as college’s ability to so educate an individual. set forth in a written notice In such cases, for the benefit of both the to the student. The official student and the community, suspension of transcript of the expulsion from the college may result. student shall be marked DIS CIPLINARY SUSPENSION Individual Student Sanctions EFFECTIVE ____ TO The following is a summary of the types of _____." Parents or legal disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed guardians of minor students on a student found responsible for violations shall be notified of the of the regulations found in the code. Please action. note: Students found guilty of violating b. A student who is not college academic standards may be subject currently enrolled in the to additional sanctions as outlined in this System and who was not catalog under Student Rights and registered during the Responsibilities (Academic Sanctions) and previous semester or who student organizations may be subject to graduated at the end of the sanctions outlined in Section II, Subsection previous semester may D (Sanctions for Student Groups and request that the notation of Organizations). the disciplinary suspension be removed from the official 1. Warning: Notice, oral or written, that transcript when two years continuation or repetition of have elapsed since the prohibited conduct may be the expiration of the student's cause for more severe disciplinary suspension. Such request action. must be submitted in writing 2. Reprimand: A formal censure or to the President. If the severe reproof administered in request is not granted, the writing to a person engaging in student at yearly intervals prohibited conduct. thereafter may submit a 3. Probation: Consists of a trial period request for removal of the not exceeding one year in which the notation. conduct of the student will be 5. Expulsion evaluated in terms of whether any Termination of student registration prohibited acts are committed. and status for an indefinite period of Probation may include exclusion time. Permission of the President from participation in privileged or shall be required for readmission. extracurricular activities of the The official transcript of the student college. The person placed on shall be marked "DISCIPLINARY probation shall be notified, in writing, EXPULSION EFFECTIVE that the commission of prohibited ______." The parents or legal acts will lead to more severe guardians of minor students shall be disciplinary sanctions. The official notified of the action. transcript of the student on probation may be marked "DISCIPLINARY PROBATION" for 60

Sanctions for Student Groups and appoint two (2) students to the Organizations hearing board and that the Faculty Senate shall appoint two (2) faculty 1. Probation for up to one academic to the hearing board. The NSSA is year. required to submit hearing 2. Prohibition from recruiting and/or committee recommendations that accepting new members. are diverse and mirror the NSC 3. Prohibition from participating in student body. Faculty members college events and co-curricular shall be appointed by Faculty activities. Senate. 4. Restitution. The requirement to 3. Special Hearing Officer and Special reimburse the legal owners for a Hearing Committee. Special loss due to defacement, damage, hearing officers shall be attorneys fraud, theft or misappropriation of who have been members of the property. The failure to make State Bar of Nevada for at least five restitution shall be the cause for (5) years or who are otherwise more severe disciplinary action. qualified by professional 5. Denial or use of college facilities. experience in presiding at judicial 6. Loss of recognition. or quasi-judicial adversary proceedings. They will not hold any employment or other contractual relationship with any NSHE Subsection E: Types of institution during the period of their Hearings service. Special hearing committee members shall be selected by the There are three types of hearings that may Faculty Senate. be held as per the decision of the Provost. Factors that may be considered in Subsection F: Other determining the type of hearing include (a) the need for confidentiality of the student Regulations Governing charged or a victim involved in a violation; or Hearings (b) the sensitive nature of the incident. Types of hearings are as follows: 1. Advisors/Attorneys: (a) The person charged may be accompanied by one 1. A hearing before a General advisor of the person's choice, who may Hearing Officer. The President represent and advise the person and shall designate one or more may present the evidence on the general hearing officers who shall person’s behalf. The person charged serve for terms as determined by must give written notice of the name and the President. Office hearings by a address of the advisor, and whether the general hearing officer shall be advisor is an attorney, to the informal in nature and subject to administrative officer no later than 5 such procedures as the President college working days before the time set may determine. Once a hearing is for the hearing. An advisor will not be held, a recommendation shall be permitted at the hearing without such made to the Vice Provost for notice. (B/R 1/06). (b) Should a person Enrollment Management and charged advise that the person will be Student Services as soon as is accompanied by an attorney as advisor, reasonably possible, but no later the administrative officer shall advise than ninety (90) after the filing of the Executive Vice Chancellor & Chief the complaint. Counsel so that an attorney will be 2. Hearing Board. This type of hearing present at the hearing to represent and is held before a panel of students advise the administrative officer and to and faculty. The Nevada State present the evidence on behalf of the Student Alliance (NSSA) shall administrative officer. (B/R 1/06) 61

2. Closed Hearings: All hearings are available to the President upon the scheduled as closed sessions, unless President's request and at the college's the student requests for the hearing to expense. be open to the public. 3. Consolidated Hearings: When more than one person is charged with Section III: Academic prohibited conduct arising out of a single Standards occurrence, or out of multiple occurrences, a single hearing may be held for all the persons charged. Academic Integrity Students may request that their cases Academic integrity is a fundamental value at be consolidated with others or Nevada State College and is centered on separated from others. If no request is honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and made by the student, the Provost or responsibility. Supporting and affirming his/her designee shall make the these values is essential to promoting and determination regarding consolidation. maintaining a high level of academic 4. Absence of the Person Charged: If the integrity. student charged does not appear at a hearing without satisfactory explanation If knowledge is to be gained and properly for the absence, or should the person evaluated, it must be pursued under charged leave the hearing before its conditions free from dishonesty. Deceit and conclusion, the hearing shall proceed misrepresentations are incompatible with the without the person charged and the values of Nevada State College and shall hearing officer or hearing board may not be tolerated under any circumstances. make findings of fact and A violation of academic integrity is an act recommendations on sanctions. The that is harmful to students, faculty, and fact that an administrative hearing or a ultimately, the institution. civil or criminal trial for the student charged is pending shall not be considered a satisfactory explanation for Academic Dishonesty absence unless the actual hearing or trial date conflicts with a date for a Academic dishonesty is against college as hearing held under this code, or unless well as system community standards. it is physically impossible for the person Academic dishonesty includes, but is not charged, through no fault of that person, limited to: to attend a hearing held under this chapter. Plagiarism: Failure to properly 5. Hearings to be Recorded: A tape acknowledge authorities quoted, cited or recording will be made of the hearing consulted in the preparation of written work. and kept for at least one year before Examples of plagiarism includes, but are not being destroyed, unless the matter is limited to: brought before the courts during which 1. Directly quoting, summarizing or time the recording will be kept until the paraphrasing the work of others without matter is decided in the courts. A tape specific indication of sources, or recording of a closed hearing shall be handing in work that is not the student’s confidential. The person charged, on own. request of and at the charged person's 2. Copying and/or presenting the words of expense may have or, under others as one’s own writing, including supervision may make, a copy of such from Internet sources. recording. No tape recording by the 3. Copying words, even if you cite the person charged or by other persons at sources, unless appropriate quotation is the hearing will be permitted. The noted. person charged may, at the charged 4. Expressing in your own words someone person's expense, provide for a certified else’s ideas as your own. court reporter. A copy of the court reporter's transcript shall also be made 62

Cheating: The deception about one’s own the student is allowed to respond to it at the work or about the work of another. meeting. At this initial meeting the following Examples of cheating include, but are not results may occur: limited to: 1. The allegations are dismissed; 1. Submitting another’s work as one’s own 2. The student accepts responsibility or allowing another to submit one’s work for the violation and accepts the as though it were his or her own. academic sanction(s) proposed by 2. Several people completing an the faculty member; assignment that was not explicitly 3. The student accepts responsibility assigned as a group project and turning for the violation but does not accept in multiple copies, all represented either the sanction and requests a hearing; implicitly or explicitly as individual work. 4. The student does not accept 3. The use of textbook or notes during an responsibility for the violation and examination without the explicit requests a hearing. permission of the instructor. This 5. If the allegations are dropped or the includes WebCT and take-home exams. student accepts responsibility for the 4. Giving or receiving unauthorized help on violation and accepts the assignment. sanction(s), the case is closed.. 5. Stealing a problem solution from an instructor. 6. Tampering with experimental data to Appeal Process 1. If the student appeals the action and obtain ‘desired’ results or creating requests a hearing, the following results for experiments not completed. process will be followed: The student 7. Tampering with or destroying the work must appeal, in writing, to the Academic of others. Dean, within 10 calendar days after the 8. Submitting substantial portions of the decision of the faculty member. same academic work more than once 2. Within five calendar days the Academic without permission of the instructor. Dean will notify the faculty member of 9. Falsifying college records, forms or the appeal. other documents. 3. The hearing will be scheduled no less 10. Falsifying clinical hours, supervised field than 10 calendar days from the date of experience hours, or student teaching the appeal. (The student may waive this hours. period and have the hearing sooner). 11. Unauthorized access of computer systems or files. 12. Attempting to bribe an instructor or Hearing Board administrator. The Hearing Board shall consist of the following members with due consideration A faculty member who suspects a student of being given to possible conflicts of interest: academic dishonesty shall notify the student • Two undergraduate students. and offer the student an opportunity for an • Three faculty members. To ensure the initial meeting to discuss the allegation and impartiality of the Hearing Board, to present any relevant information. When members must be appointed from possible, this initial meeting shall occur programs other than those in which the within seven calendar days of discovery of case originated and in which the the alleged violation. Proceedings in case accused student is majoring. discussions are informal and non- adversarial. The faculty member may make a verbal agreement on, or provide the Hearing Procedure 1. The hearing will be held within 21 student with a written or electronic notice, of, calendar days after the case has been a scheduled meeting. The faculty member referred. may request a witness to be present for this 2. The Dean will call the accused student meeting. The purpose of this initial meeting to appear before the hearing board. If is to review and discuss the charges before the student wishes to be accompanied a decision is reached. The faculty member by an advisor or an attorney, the board may use documentary evidence provided 63

must be notified at least 48 hours in advance. The faculty member shall also Grade Appeal Policy and be present, and may be accompanied Procedure by an advisor or by an attorney whenever the student chooses such Grade Appeal Process counsel. The procedures below are applicable only to 3. The Dean will state the content of the examine a student’s claim of an unfair report of alleged academic dishonesty academic evaluation made by the instructor. and the specific charges made. The academic evaluation, resulting in grade 4. The faculty member will appear before assignment, will be subject to appeal if the the board to present evidence against instructor’s evaluation is based on any the student. The chair of the board may factors other than the student’s performance call other witnesses. The accused in the course and/or adherence to course student and board members may cross- requirements. examine. 5. The student may present evidence on In the event a student has a dispute with the his or her own behalf. grade received in a course s/he shall 6. The board members will then meet in discuss the accuracy of the grade with the closed session to make a final decision. instructor. An instructor’s clerical errors can 7. If the student is found to be guilty, the be corrected by the completion of a hearing board shall consult about any CHANGE OF GRADE form, available from past record of academic misconduct. the student’s advisor or department. If a 8. The hearing board then shall clerical error has not been made, and the recommend appropriate disciplinary student and instructor do not agree that the sanctions to the Dean and apprise the grading criteria were applied appropriately, faculty member of its deliberations. If the student can proceed to file a the student has been found guilty, the Departmental Grade Appeal form. faculty member may impose an academic sanction in addition to the The grade appeal must be filed with the disciplinary sanction (see below). department offering the course within 20 business days of the beginning of the Academic Sanctions following semester (excluding summer). A The following academic sanctions may be student who fails to file within the specified imposed if a student has admitted time period forfeits his/her right to responsibility for the violation or if the appeal. The department chair or designee hearing board has found the student guilty: shall attempt to resolve the conflict.

• Cancel the student’s enrollment in the Upon receiving the Grade Appeal, the class without a grade; program director, department chair or • Give a grade of “O” or “F” for any designee will have five working days to assignment; request a written response to the grade • Give a grade of “F” in the course; appeal from the instructor. The instructor will have 10 working days to provide a response to the student appeal. No later than 20 Disciplinary Sanctions working days after receiving the Grade In addition to the academic sanction Appeal, the program director, department imposed by the faculty member, disciplinary chair, or designee will inform the instructor sanctions may be imposed by the Provost and student in writing of the recommended (see Student Code of Conduct, Section II, final grade. If neither the instructor nor the Subsection D). student contest the recommendation within five working days after receipt of the final grade recommendation, the recommendation is considered final and not subject to further appeal. The department chair will notify the student, faculty, and, in 64 case the case that the original grade is Drug-Free Schools and changed, will submit a Change of Grade form to the Office of the Registrar. If the Communities Act student or faculty contests the decision, they Nevada State College has joined other may request a College Level Appeal. colleges and universities across the nation in encouraging the elimination of alcohol and College Level Grade Appeal other drug abuse on our campus and in our A College Grade Appeal Committee will be community. The substance abuse policy created by the Provost to review grade adopted by the college supports the belief appeals that either the student or faculty that the unlawful possession or use of drugs, contest. Should the recommendation by the including alcohol, and the abuse of alcohol department chair be contested by the faculty and any drug by students constitutes a and/or student, the Grade Appeal form and grave threat to their physical and mental all related materials will be forwarded by the well-being, and significantly impedes the department chair/designee to the Provost processes of learning and personal within five working days. development. While the majority of adults who drink alcohol do so in an acceptable The College Grade Appeal Committee will and responsible manner, there is a meet no later than 25 working days after the substantial number who misuse and abuse Grade Appeal documentation has been alcohol, with resulting problems in health, forwarded to the Provost. Within five academic, and vocational performance, working days of first meeting, the Committee social and personal relationships, and shall make the final decision. The decision is financial and legal areas. not subject to appeal. The Committee chair will notify the dean, department chair, Alcoholic Beverages: Nevada State student, faculty, and, in the case that the College has an alcoholic beverage policy for original grade is changed, the Office of the students that establishes the standards of Registrar. behavior and the circumstances under which alcoholic beverages are allowed to be possessed, consumed or distributed by students. Included within this policy are Section IV: Selected specific regulations for students hosting college sponsored events where alcoholic Nevada State College beverages may be served and/or sold. Policies a. In compliance with state law, no student may possess or consume alcohol if Introduction under 21 years of age; neither may a student offer alcoholic beverages to a In addition to prohibited activities outlined in minor (under 21 years). Section I, Subsection A and B, students and student organizations have a responsibility b. The President has the authority to to know and abide by the following college designate the time and place for special policies. The following policies for students events where alcoholic beverages shall members of the community may also be the be served on the college campus (for same, or similar to, policies affecting all student groups as well as the entire members of the college. These have been college community and guests). included within this student judicial code to Students who are of legal age may allow all students to familiarize themselves consume alcohol at these events. with these standards of behavior as well as the rights to which every student is a party. c. Except as provided above, the storage, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted on college-owned or college supervised property. In addition, any student who exhibits offensive behavior on college- 65

owned or college supervised property, substance abuse or the possession/use of or while attending a college-sponsored alcohol. The following state laws are event while under the influence of presented which apply to any student alcoholic beverages, shall be subject to conduct on or in the vicinity of the campus. college disciplinary action. In these instances, the student is being regarded as a resident of the state of Other Substances: The use or possession Nevada: of illegal and/or unauthorized drugs and • NRS 202.020 - Purchase, drug paraphernalia is strictly prohibited. consumption or possession of alcoholic beverage by a minor. Any Campus Disciplinary Sanctions for person under 21 years of age who, Violations of Alcohol and Illegal for any reason, possesses any Substance Policies: alcoholic beverage in public is guilty A student involved in violations of college of a misdemeanor. standards of conduct will be required (unless • NRS 202.040 - False representation expelled from the college) to participate in by a minor to obtain intoxicating an education and assessment process as a liquor. Every minor who shall falsely condition of continued association with the represent himself to be 21 years of institution. The following sanctions are age in order to obtain any presented as guidelines, indicating the intoxicating liquor shall be guilty of a range and progression of sanctions--from misdemeanor. educational programs through expulsion. • NRS 202.055 - Sale or furnishing of These sanctions are applied on a case by alcoholic beverage to a minor; case basis, depending on the specific nature aiding a minor to purchase or of the alcohol and drug violation. Each procure alcoholic beverage. Every student's case is evaluated in terms of that person who knowingly sells, gives, student's level of risk posed (health or or otherwise furnishes an alcoholic danger to self and others) by his or her beverage to any person under 21 substance abuse. years of age is guilty of a misdemeanor. For violations involving alcohol, sanctions • NRS 205.460 - Preparation, might include: transfer, or use of false identification • three-hour education seminar. regarding persons under 21 years of • counseling and assessment age; (1) Every person who • campus disciplinary probation counterfeits, forges, alters, erases, • extended probation with counseling or obliterates, or... (3) Every person • suspension under the age of 21 years who uses • expulsion or attempts to use or proffers any counterfeited, forged, erased or For violations involving the possession or obliterated card, writing paper, use of drugs, sanctions might include: document, or any photocopy print, • disciplinary probation and referral to Photostat, or other replica thereof assessment/treatment for the purpose and with the • suspension intention of purchasing alcoholic • expulsion liquor or being served alcoholic liquor entering gambling For violations involving the sale of drugs, establishments shall be guilty of a sanctions might include: misdemeanor. • suspension • expulsion Legal Sanctions Legal action provides for sanctions ranging Legal Standards from the imposition of fines to incarceration. In addition to college student conduct These sanctions are imposed after due standards, a student will be subjected to all process is pursued. Legal sanctions are local, state, and federal laws related to governed by the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). Such sanctions result from the 66 referral of an alcohol or other drug violation 1. Hazing is defined as any method of which comes to the attention of the college initiation into or prerequisite to becoming Police Department and is referred to the a member of the Nevada State College District Attorney's Office. Legal action may community, or any group associated take place concurrently with campus therewith, engaged in by an individual disciplinary action. that intentionally or recklessly endangers another individual or group. For more information on alcohol and Any activity upon which the initiation into substance abuse policies, as well as or affiliation with an organization or education, prevention, assessment and group is directly or indirectly conditioned treatment services, please contact the Office shall be presumed to be forced activity, of the Vice Provost of Enrollment the willingness of an individual to Management and Student Services at (702) participate in such activity 992-2103. notwithstanding. Hazing may occur on or off the premises of the organization and/or educational institution. Hazing is Tobacco Policy most often seen as an initiation rite into In accordance with state law, Nevada State a student organization or group, but may College maintains a smoke-free educational occur in other situations. and work environment and is committed to 2. Hazing activities include but are not helping students make healthy, informed limited to: lifestyle choices. State law also dictates that a. Any physical activity, such as smoking is not allowed within 100 feet of whipping, beating, branding, forced buildings. According to the American calisthenics, exposure to the Cancer Society, college is a time when elements, forced consumption of many long-term lifestyle and behavior food, liquor, drugs or other choices are being made and solidified. The substance or any other brutal administration of Nevada State College does treatment or other forced physical not permit tobacco advertising in campus activity that is likely to adversely publications and bans tobacco sponsored affect the physical health of the events on campus or at any college person; sanctioned event. The Counseling Office is b. Any situation which subjects the a rich information resource for students who individual to extreme stress, such as request information about smoking sleep deprivation, forced exclusion cessation. Students seeking assistance with from social contact, required smoking cessation are referred to participation in public stunts, or appropriate community resources for forced conduct which produces assistance. pain, physical discomfort, or

adversely affects the mental health Hazing or dignity of an individual; and Hazing has no place within a community of c. Any expectations or commands that scholars. The Board of Regents of the force individuals to engage in an Nevada System of Higher Education and illegal act and/or willful destruction Nevada State College affirm their opposition or removal of public or private to any form of hazing. property. 3. A reasonable person standard shall Nevada State College advocates civility in apply, and the discipline shall be society and an adherence to the proportionate to the infraction. All fundamental principles of honesty, integrity, disciplinary actions or sanctions shall be respect, fairness, development of the congruent with Chapter 6 of the NSHE individual character, and sensitivity to the Code and Student Code of Conduct. dignity of all persons These principles Both individuals and organizations should be fostered and nurtured in a broad committing an offense under this anti- spectrum of activities that yield society, hazing policy may be found in violation intellectual and physical benefits. Therefore and be subject to appropriate hazing of any nature is unacceptable. disciplinary sanctions. 67

4. An allegation of hazing, reporting of a a form of discrimination; it is illegal. suspicion that hazing may have No employee or student, either in the occurred, or a request for an workplace or in the academic environment, investigation of hazing may be initiated should be subject to unwelcome verbal or by anyone. Violations shall be reported physical conduct that is sexual in nature. to the Office of the Vice Provost of Sexual harassment does not refer to Enrollment Management and Student occasional compliments of a socially Services acceptable nature. It refers to behavior of a sexual nature that is not welcome, that is To report an allegation of hazing, please personally offensive, and that interferes with contact the Office of the Vice Provost of performance. Enrollment Management and Student Services at (702) 992-2053. All It is expected that students, faculty and staff investigations of hazing and procedures for will treat one another with respect. adjudication shall follow Section II of the Student Code of Conduct. B. Policy Applicability and Sanctions: All students, faculty, staff, and other members of the campus community are subject to this Sexual Assault policy. Individuals who violate this policy are Any student found responsible for acts of subject to discipline up to and including sexual assault within the college community termination and/or expulsion, in accordance will be subject to disciplinary action. A with the NSHE Code or, in the case of victim of sexual assault should report the classified employees, the Nevada incident and seek the appropriate attention Administrative Code. Other, lesser sanctions (medical care, emotional support, judicial may be imposed, depending on the action) from the campus or community circumstances. agencies offering resources (Center for

Individual and Family Counseling at UNLV, This policy is not intended to and does not police department, Office of the Vice Provost infringe upon academic freedom in teaching of Enrollment Management and Student or research as established in the NSHE Services, Las Vegas Crisis Center and other Code, Chapter 2. agencies). A student need not officially report an incident in order to be provided C. Training: All employees shall be given a assistance. Reports may be confidential, copy of this policy and each institution’s based upon the student’s desires. Human Resources Office shall maintain documentation that each employee received Sexual Harassment the policy. New employees shall be given a It is the policy of Nevada State College that copy of this policy at the time of hire and the sexual harassment of students, each institution’s Human Resources Office employees and users of college facilities is shall maintain documentation that each unacceptable. The college follows the new employee received the policy. Nevada System of Higher Education policy and procedures as follows: Each institution shall include this policy and complaint procedure in its general catalog. A. Sexual Harassment is Illegal Under Each institution shall have an on-going Federal and State Law: The Nevada sexual harassment training program for System of Higher Education (NSHE) is employees. committed to providing a place of work and learning free of sexual harassment. Where D. Sexual Harassment Defined: Under this sexual harassment is found to have policy, unwelcome sexual advances, occurred, the NSHE will act to stop the requests for sexual favors, and other visual, harassment, to prevent its recurrence, and verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature to discipline those responsible in constitute sexual harassment when: accordance with the NSHE Code or, in the 1. Submission to such conduct is made case of classified employees, the Nevada either explicitly or implicitly a term or Administrative Code. Sexual harassment is 68

condition of an individual’s employment • Sexually explicit statements, comme or academic status; nts, 2. Submission to or rejection of the questions, jokes, innuendoes, anecd conduct is used as a basis for academic otes, or gestures; or employment decisions or evaluations, • Unnecessary touching, patting, hug or permission to participate in an ging, or activity; or brushing against a person’s body or 3. The conduct has the purpose or effect of other inappropriate touching of an substantially interfering with an individual’s body; individual's academic or work • Remarks of a sexual nature about a performance, or of creating an person’s clothing or body; intimidating, hostile or offensive • Use of electronic mail or computer environment in which to work or learn. dissemination of sexually oriented, sex-based communications; Sexual harassment may take many forms— • Sexual advances, whether or not subtle and indirect, or blatant and overt. For they involve physical touching; example, • Requests for sexual favors in • It may occur between individuals of exchange for actual or promised job the opposite sex or of the same sex. or educational benefits, such as • It may occur between students, favorable reviews, salary increases, between peers and/or co-workers, promotions, increased benefits, or between individuals in an unequal continued employment, grades, power relationship. favorable assignments, letters of • It may be aimed at coercing an recommendation; individual to participate in an • Displaying sexually suggestive unwanted sexual relationship or it objects, pictures, magazines, may have the effect of causing an cartoons, or screen savers; individual to change behavior or • Inquiries, remarks, or discussions work performance. about an individual’s sexual • It may consist of repeated actions or experiences or activities and other may even arise from a single written or oral references to sexual incident if sufficiently severe. conduct. • It may also rise to the level of a • Even one incident, if it is sufficiently criminal offense, such as battery or serious, may constitute sexual sexual assault. harassment. One incident, however, does not usually constitute sexual Determining what constitutes sexual harassment. harassment under this policy will be accomplished on a case by case basis and E. Procedure: The Chancellor and each depends upon the specific facts and the President shall designate no fewer than two context in which the conduct occurs. Some administrators to receive complaints of conduct may be inappropriate, alleged sexual harassment. The unprofessional, and/or subject to disciplinary administrators designated to receive the action, but would not fall under the definition complaints may include the following: (1) the of sexual harassment. The specific action Human Resources Officer at the institution; taken, if any, in a particular instance (2) the Affirmative Action Program Officer; or depends on the nature and gravity of the (3) any other officer designated by the conduct reported, and may include President. If the Human Resources Officer disciplinary processes as stated above. or the Affirmative Action Program Officer or another officer designated by the President, Examples of unwelcome conduct of a sexual is not the individual who initially receives the nature that may constitute sexual complaint of alleged sexual harassment, harassment may, but do not necessarily, then the individual receiving the complaint include, and are not limited to: must immediately forward the complaint to • Physical assault; either the Human Resources Officer or the 69

Affirmative Action filed within one hundred eighty (180) Program Officer. (B/R 12/06) calendar days after the discovery of the An individual filing a complaint of alleged alleged act of sexual harassment with the sexual harassment shall have the supervisor, department chair, dean, or one opportunity to select an independent advisor of the administrators listed above and/or for assistance, support, and advice and shall designated by the President to receive be notified of this opportunity by the Human complaints of alleged sexual harassment. Resources Officer or the Affirmative Action Complaints of prohibited conduct, including Program Officer, or by their designee. It sexual harassment, filed with an institution’s shall be the choice of the individual filing the administrative officer pursuant to NSHE complaint to utilize or not utilize the Code Chapter 6, Section 6.8.1, are not independent advisor. The independent subject to this 180 day filing requirement. advisor may be brought into the process at any time at the request of the alleged victim. 1. Employees. The means and manner by which an independent advisor shall be made available a. An employee who believes that he shall be or she has been subjected to sexual determined by each institution or unit. harassment by anyone is encouraged—but it is neither Supervisors’ Responsibilities: Every necessary nor required—to promptly supervisor has responsibility to take tell the person that the conduct is reasonable steps intended to prevent acts of unwelcome and ask the person to sexual harassment, which include, but are stop the conduct. A person who not limited to: receives such a request must immediately comply with it and must • Monitoring the work and school not retaliate against the employee environment for signs that harassment for rejecting the conduct. may be occurring; b. The employee may also choose to • Refraining from participation in, or file a complaint with his or her encouragement of actions that could be immediate supervisor, who will in perceived as harassment (verbal or turn immediately contact one of the otherwise); officials listed above. • Stopping any observed acts that may be c. If the employee feels uncomfortable considered harassment, and taking about discussing the incident with appropriate steps to intervene, whether the immediate supervisor, the or not the involved individuals are within employee should feel free to bypass his/her line of supervision; and the supervisor and file a complaint • Taking immediate action to minimize or with one of the other listed officials eliminate the work and/or school contact or with any other supervisor. between the two individuals where there d. After receiving any employee’s has been a complaint of harassment, complaint of an incident of alleged pending investigation. sexual harassment, whether or not the complaint is in writing, the If a supervisor receives a complaint of supervisor will immediately contact alleged sexual harassment, or observes or any of the individuals listed above to becomes aware of conduct that may forward the complaint, to discuss it constitute sexual harassment, the supervisor and/or to report the action taken. must immediately contact one of the The supervisor has a responsibility individuals identified above to forward the to act even if the individuals complaint, to discuss it and/or to involved are not supervised by that report the action taken. supervisor.

Failure to take the above action to prevent 2. Students. the occurrence of or stop known harassment may be grounds for disciplinary action. a. A student who believes that he or Complaints of sexual harassment must be she has been subjected to sexual 70

harassment by anyone is be made to the appropriate encouraged—but it is neither management regarding the necessary nor required—to promptly resolution of the matter. The tell the person that the conduct is recommendation is advisory only. unwelcome and ask the person to c. After the recommendation has been stop the conduct. A person who made, a determination will be made receives such a request must by appropriate management immediately comply with it and must regarding the resolution of the not retaliate against the student for matter. If warranted, disciplinary rejecting the conduct. action up to and including b. The student may also choose to file involuntary termination or expulsion a complaint with his or her major will be taken. Any such disciplinary department chair, who will in turn action shall be taken in accordance immediately contact one of the with NSHE Code Chapter 6, or, in officials listed above. the case of classified employees, c. If the student feels uncomfortable Nevada Administrative Code, about discussing the incident with Chapter 284. Other appropriate the department chair, the student actions will be taken to correct should feel free to bypass the chair problems, if any, caused by or and file a complaint with one of the contributing to the conduct. If above officials or to any chair or proceedings are initiated under dean, who will in turn immediately Chapter 6, the investigation contact one of the officials listed conducted pursuant to this policy above to forward the complaint, may be used as the Chapter 6 whether or not the complaint is in investigation. The administrative writing, to discuss it and/or to report officer, in his or her discretion, may the action taken. The chair or dean also supplement the sexual has a responsibility to act even if the harassment investigation with individuals are not supervised by additional investigation. that chair or dean. d. After the appropriate management has made a determination regarding the resolution of the matter, and 3. Non-Employees and Non-Students. depending on the circumstances, both parties may be informed of the resolution. Certain actions made Individuals who are neither NSHE confidential under NSHE Code employees nor NSHE students and who Chapters 5 and 6 or Nevada believe they have been subjected to sexual Administrative Code, Chapter 284 harassment by a NSHE employee during the shall remain confidential. employee’s work hours or by a NSHE student on campus or at a NSHE-sponsored event may utilize any of the complaint F. Prompt Attention processes set forth above in this section. Complaints of sexual harassment are taken seriously and will be dealt with promptly. 4. Investigation and Resolution. Where sexual harassment is found to have occurred, the NSHE institution or unit where a. After receiving a complaint of the it occurred will act to stop the harassment, to incident or behavior, an prevent its recurrence, and to discipline investigation by one of the above those responsible. listed officials will be initiated to gather information about the G. Confidentiality incident. Each institution may set guidelines for the manner in which The NSHE recognizes that confidentiality is an investigation shall be conducted. important. However, confidentiality cannot b. At the completion of the be guaranteed. The administrators, faculty investigation, a recommendation will or staff responsible for implementing this 71 policy will respect the privacy of individuals I. Relationship to Freedom of Expression reporting or accused of sexual harassment to the extent reasonably possible and will The NSHE is committed to the principles of maintain confidentiality to the extent free inquiry and free expression. Vigorous possible. Examples of situations where discussion and debate are fundamental confidentiality cannot be maintained include, rights and this policy is not intended to stifle but are not limited to, necessary disclosures teaching methods or freedom of expression. during an investigation, circumstances Sexual harassment, however, is neither where the NSHE is required by law to legally protected expression nor the proper disclose information (such as in response to exercise of academic freedom; it legal process), or when an individual is in compromises the integrity of institutions, the harm’s way. tradition of intellectual freedom and the trust placed in the institutions by their members. H. Retaliation (B/R 05/03 – Entire Section) Retaliation against an individual who in good (B/R 12/04 – reorganization) faith complains of alleged sexual harassment or provides information in an investigation about behavior that may violate Standards of Conduct for the this policy is against the law, will not be Use of Computers in NSC- tolerated, and may be grounds for discipline. Related Activities Retaliation in violation of this policy may result in discipline up to and including termination and/or expulsion. Any employee It is the policy of Nevada State College that or student bringing a sexual harassment the improper conduct regarding computers complaint or assisting in the investigation of as set forth in this section is incompatible such a complaint will not be adversely with the goals of honesty and academic affected in terms and conditions of freedom and is strictly prohibited. Improper employment and/or academic standing, nor conduct regarding computer use at the discriminated against, terminated, or college falls into three categories: (1) expelled because of the complaint. academic dishonesty; (2) disruption and Intentionally providing false information is destruction of computer facilities; and (3) also grounds for discipline. violation of licenses and copyright agreements, college policy, and state or “Retaliation” may include, but is not limited federal laws. to, such conduct as: 1. Academic Dishonesty Pertaining to the Use of Computers. Examples of this • the denial of adequate personnel to type of behavior regarding computers perform duties; include, but are not limited to: • frequent replacement of members of the a. Submitting another person's staff; programs, documentation or • frequent and undesirable changes in the program results as your own location of an office; work; • the refusal to assign meaningful work b. Obtaining or attempting to • unwarranted disciplinary action; obtain unauthorized access to • unfair work performance evaluations; information stored in electronic • a reduction in pay; form; • the denial of a promotion; c. Submitting false results of a • a dismissal; program's output for a class • a transfer; assignment or falsifying the • frequent changes in working hours or results of program execution for workdays; the purpose of improving a • an unfair grade; grade. • an unfavorable reference letter. 72

2. Disruption or Destruction of Computer status, disability and political views or Facilities: Examples of this type of beliefs, and otherwise consistent with state behavior include, but are not limited to: and federal law. Within this context, all a. Damaging or stealing college- members of the college community are owned equipment or software; accountable for their own behavior and b. Sending of offensive mail; actions. Consequently, the college will not c. Causing the display of false tolerate behavior that violates or infringes system messages; upon the civil and statutory rights of any d. Maliciously causing system individual or group (and will utilize the slowdowns or rendering Student Code of Conduct in these cases). systems inoperable; As members of our Nevada State College e. Changing, removing or community, each of us can feel free to destroying (or attempting the express ourselves in ways that promote same) any data stored openness within a diverse society. electronically without proper authorization; f. Gaining or attempting to gain access to accounts without proper authorization; g. Putting viruses or worms into a system 3. Violation of Licenses and Copyright Agreements: Most software used on college computers is covered by copyright, license or nondisclosure agreements. Violation of these agreements puts the college and the individual in jeopardy of civil penalties. Examples of such violations include, but are not limited to: a. Making copies of copyrighted or licensed software without proper authorization; b. Using software in violation of copyright, license or nondisclosure agreements; c. Using college computers for unauthorized private or commercial purposes; d. Use of computers or the internet in a manner that is against local, state or federal laws.

Tolerance and Civility Policy

Each member of the Nevada State College community is responsible for fostering an atmosphere imbued with dignity, respect, tolerance, appreciation of diversity and positive regard for all members of our collegiate community. A fundamental tenet of the college’s mission is to nurture a community atmosphere free from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran 73

College Terminology CURRICULUM - A structured set of learning objectives.

ACADEMIC DISQUALIFICATION - The DEPARTMENT - An academic unit of a involuntary removal of a student from his/her college academic program for unsatisfactory academic performance following academic EXTRACURRICULAR - Those activities that probation. are part of student life, but are not part of the regular course of study, such as debate, ACADEMIC PROBATION - Occurs when a dramatics and athletics. student's cumulative NSC GPA is below warning threshold as determined by credit. GPA - Grade Point Average.

ACADEMIC STATUS - Determined by GOOD STANDING - A 2.0 in any given regulations governing good standing, semester as well as a cumulative 2.0 on all warning, probation, and disqualification. college work. Students must be in good academic standing to be eligible to receive ACADEMIC WARNING - Occurs when a financial aid. student's cumulative NSC GPA is below 2.0 but above warning threshold as determined GRADE POINTS - Grades are evaluated in by credit. terms of quality points. For each credit of a letter grade completed, the following grade ADMISSION - Formal application and points are earned: acceptance in a degree program. Grade Points ADVISOR, ADVISEE - The advisor is A 4.0 assigned by the college to assist each A- 3.7 student in planning the proper academic B+ 3.3 program. The student is called the advisor's B 3.0 advisee. B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 AUDIT - To take a course without earning C 2.0 credit or grade. C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 CORE CURRICULUM - Group of classes in D 1.0 different subject areas that are required of D- 0.7 all students obtaining a degree. F 0.0

CO-REQUISITE - A course that must be In order to graduate, students must have an taken simultaneously with another. average of two grade points for each credit attempted for regular letter grade, including COURSE FEES - Special course fees are all courses that are failed or repeated. indicated with the course. INCOMPLETE - The "I" symbol is a mark CREDIT - Described in semester hours, a that is given when a student has been credit is defined as three hours of work per performing satisfactory work, but for a week for one semester. Usually this work is reason beyond the student's control, has made up of one period in class plus two been unable to complete the required work hours of preparation for lecture-seminar for the course. Incomplete grades revert to classes, or three hours of laboratory grades of "F" if not made up within one classes. regular semester.

CREDIT LOAD - The total credits for which MAJOR - Primary subject or field of study. a student is registered in any registration period. MINOR - Secondary subject or field of study.

NON-DEGREE STUDENT - Special student SPECIAL FEES - Additional fees , such as status for students not seeking a degree. lab fees, required. Registration is limited to 15 undergraduate credits per semester. Non-degree students SUSPENSION (Disciplinary) - The are not eligible for financial aid. involuntary separation of a student from the college for unsatisfactory conduct. NON-RESIDENT TUITION - Non-resident students pay tuition in addition to per-credit TRANSCRIPT - A certified copy of the fees. student's permanent academic record on file in the Office of the Registrar. The transcript NOT REPORTED - The symbol "NR" is lists each course the student has taken and assigned when an instructor does not the final grade received. indicate a grade for a student in a course. "NR" must be resolved by the end of the UNDERGRADUATE - A student who has next regular semester, or it will revert to an not yet obtained a bachelor's degree. "F". WITHDRAWAL - The act of officially leaving PRE-REQUISITE - The preliminary the college. A student may also drop requirement that must be met before a individual courses without withdrawing from certain course may be taken. the college. Consult the schedule of classes for specific dates in which the dropping of REGISTRATION - Enrolling in classes. classes is allowed. Students who drop classes between the seventh day of classes REGISTRATION FEES - All students pay and the end of the eighth week of classes per-credit registration fees. receive grades of "W" on their transcripts. Complete withdrawal from the college REGULAR STUDENT - A degree-seeking results in "W" grades if the student is student who is officially admitted to the passing classes at the time of complete college. withdrawal.

REQUIRED SUBJECTS - The subjects that Course Information are prescribed for the completion of a particular program. Course Numbers REMEDIAL COURSES - (099 or lower RESIDENT ALIEN - A student attending the courses): May serve as pre-requisites for college as a permanent immigrant who has courses but do not count toward total credits not attained U.S. citizenship. or fulfill degree requirements.

RESIDENT CREDIT - Credit earned for LOWER DIVISION (100 - and 200 - level regular classes conducted on campus, as courses): May satisfy prerequisite well as correspondence classes, continuing requirements for upper division courses. education classes, and other distance education courses offered through Nevada UPPER DIVISION (300 - and 400 - level State College. courses): Mainly for juniors and seniors; may require prerequisites. SCHEDULE, CLASS - The semester list of courses offered, including the names of the Advance Course Approvals, Pre- teachers, the days, hours, and locations of requisites, and Attendance the classes. Requirements You must obtain advisor approval and, as SCHEDULE, STUDENT - A listing of the required, satisfy the course and/or test score courses the student takes each semester. placement prerequisite for your registration to be valid when you pay fees. Each SEMESTER - 75 instructional days. department is authorized to cancel the registration of any student who does not: 75

• Satisfy the course or test score EDU – Education placement prerequisites EDUC – Education • Attend class during the first week of class EL - Educational Leadership • Obtain permission to attend more than ENG – English one section of a class ENV - Environmental Sciences • Pay fees by the due date. ESL - English as a Second Language ETS – Ethnic Studies Symbols FIN - Finance (3+0), (3+3), etc. show the number of 50- FIS - Film Studies FREN - French minute class periods of lecture (or recitation GEOG - Geography or discussion) plus the total number of GEOL - Geology periods of laboratory (or workshop) per HE - Health and Physical Education week. The number of class periods is not necessarily the same as the number of HIST - History times the class meets. Thus (3+0) means HSC - Hearing Science ISC - Integrated Studies Core the course meets for three lecture periods IS - Information Systems per week and does not have any laboratory ITAL – Italian periods. Likewise, (3+3) means the course meets for three periods of lecture and three JOUR - Journalism periods of laboratory per week. KIN - Kinesiology MGT - Management MKT - Marketing 1, 2, etc. credits, which appear after the MATH - Mathematics parenthesis indicate the number of credits MIL - Military Science the course carries each semester. MUS - Music S/U (in italics) means the course is graded NRES - Natural Resource & Environmental Science Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory only NURS - Nursing NUTR - Nutrition Courses OS - Occupational Science PHIL - Philosophy PHYS - Physics Abbreviations PSC - Political Science ACC – Accounting PSY - Psychology AM - American Sign Language SOC - Sociology ANTH – Anthropology SCM - Supply Chain Management AST – Astronomy SPA - Speech Pathology & Audiology ART – Art SPAN - Spanish BIOL – Biology STAT - Statistics BLW - Business Law THTR - Theater BUS – Business VIS - Visual Media CBL - Community-Based Learning WMST - Women’s Studies CHEM – Chemistry CH - Core Humanities CS - Computer Science CEP - Counseling and Educational Psychology COM – Communication COU – Counseling CRJ - Criminal Justice ECON – Economics EDEL - Education/Elementary EDHH - Education/Deaf & Hard of Hearing EDRL - Education/Reading & Language EDSC - Education/Secondary EDSP - Education/Special Education 76

Degrees Offered • Secondary Education with a Bachelor Degrees Concentration in Mathematics – Bachelor of Science Arranged Alphabetically by Major • Speech Pathology - Bachelor of • Biology - Bachelor of Science Arts • Biology with a Concentration in • Visual Media - Bachelor of Arts Graduate School Preparation - Bachelor of Science • Business Administration - Bachelor Minors Offered • of Science Biology • • Criminal Justice – Bachelor of Business Applied Science • Communication • Elementary Education - Bachelor • Counseling of Arts o Addiction Treatment and • Elementary Education with a Prevention Concentration in Bilingual • Education/Instruction Education - Bachelor of Arts • English • Elementary Education with a • Environmental and Resource Concentration in Special Education Science - Bachelor of Arts • Ethnic Studies • English - Bachelor of Arts • Gerontology • Environmental and Resource • History Science - Bachelor of Science • Law Enforcement • Environmental and Resource • Mathematics Science with a Concentration in • Promotion Graduate School Preparation - • Psychology Bachelor of Science • Sociology • History - Bachelor of Arts • Visual Media • History with a Concentration in Pre- Law – Bachelor of Arts • Integrated Studies - Bachelor of Arts • Integrated Studies - Bachelor of Science • Law Enforcement - Bachelor of Public Administration • Management - Bachelor of Applied Science • Nursing - Bachelor of Science • Psychology - Bachelor of Arts • Psychology - Bachelor of Science • Secondary Education with a Concentration in Biology – Bachelor of Science • Secondary Education with a Concentration in English – Bachelor of Arts • Secondary Education with a Concentration in Environmental & Resource Science – Bachelor of Science • Secondary Education with a Concentration in History – Bachelor of Arts 77

Educational Outcomes • Explore other perspectives Nevada State College has established an • Draw conclusions from inferences assessment program that identifies the Level 3: Analysis educational outcomes students are • Evaluate the source, context, and expected to achieve. The three General credibility of information Education outcomes are Critical Thinking, • Defend against logical fallacies Effective Citizenship and Communication as • Address other perspectives describe below: • Develop rational arguments

Level 4: Application Communication Outcomes • Articulate problems clearly Level 1: Clarity • Use reason and evidence to • State position orally and in written generate multiple possible solutions form • • Evaluate the quality of solutions Include the main idea(s) and • purpose Implement the best solution(s)

• Write multiple drafts Level 2: Structure Effective Citizenship Outcomes Level 1: Social Responsibility • Develop a structured argument • Recognize your cultural values, • Substantiate argument with assumptions and knowledge supporting research • Demonstrate socially responsible • Establish clear transitions between behavior introduction, ideas, and conclusion Level 2: Community Involvement • Make revisions • Become involved in community Level 3: Tone and Audience concerns • Adopt appropriate voice, tone, and • Learn through community level of formality for intended involvement and service audience Level 3: Political Literacy • Ensure unity, clarity, and coherence • Demonstrate an understanding of in paragraphs the problems and practices of • Anticipate counter-arguments democracy • Accept and profit from criticism • Understand the influences and Level 4: Persuasion implications of diversity • Employ emotional and rational Level 4: Apply Citizenship Skills and persuasion Knowledge • Incorporate a variety of technologies • Develop skills of inquiry, • Explore novel means of communication, participation and presentation responsible action • Understand the social impact of • Draw on varied perspectives and communication personal reflection in becoming an • Critique own work informed and interested citizen • Create links between class-related Critical Thinking Outcomes academic knowledge and active Level 1: Self-Awareness practice in the broader community • Discover own personal perspective

• Ask pertinent questions • Understand the difference between facts and opinions • Evaluate own personal perspective Level 2: Comprehension • Accurately summarize information • Identify central points in an argument 78

College Core Curriculum o ENG 102 – Composition II ...... 3 Students make a choice of courses from the Core Curriculum Requirements noted below. Study & Technology Skills (0-2 They must take the following number of credits required) credits from each of the Core areas. Accompanying the student's Core Requirements and the Number of Curriculum Courses are two credits of course work that will teach time and stress Credits management skills, study skills, and technological skills that will be used in English ...... 3-8 subsequent and concurrent courses. Study & Technology Skills ...... 0-2 Students also will learn about student Mathematics ...... 3-5 support services (e.g. advising, financial Natural Sciences...... 7-8 aid), library research skills, academic Social Sciences ...... 3 integrity (e.g. plagiarism), and our program Fine Arts ...... 3 in assessment of learning outcomes. Humanities ...... 6 Transfer students with 30 or more Constitution ...... 3-6 transferrable college credits will be able to Cultural Diversity...... 3 waive the Study and Technology Core Total ...... 31-48 Requirement. Transfer students who transfer less than 30 credits will be required English (3-8 credits required) to take CEP 123.

An English placement exam is given to o CEP 123 – College and Career students with an Enhanced ACT score of 1- Success ...... 2 17 in English or a Verbal/Critical Reading SAT score of 200-430 in Verbal, or to Mathematics (3-5 credits required) students who have not taken the ACT or SAT. Students who placed below ENG 100 NSC students can be placed into on the placement exam are referred to mathematics courses by submitting ACT or developmental English courses at the SAT scores, or by taking an Accuplacer test. community college. All degree programs required MATH 120 or higher to fulfill the Mathematics Core SAT Enhanced Curriculum (please see your degree outline COURSE Verbal/Critical ACT English for specific course requirements). Reading ENG 100 18-20 440-500 Students requiring remediation will enter the ENG 101 21-29 510-670 NSC Modular Math Program which spans ENG 102 30-36 680-800 across MATH 093, MATH 095 and MATH 096. *NOTE: Courses below the 100 level Students who complete ENG 102 will satisfy do not count toward a student’s Grade Point the Core Curriculum Requirement. Typically, Average. students take ENG 101 during their first semester at the college and ENG 102 during o MATH 120 – Fundamentals of the second semester. Students needing College Mathematics ...... 3 extra assistance in English writing skills will o MATH 124 – College Algebra ...... 3 take ENG 100, a 5-credit course offering o MATH 128 – Pre-Calculus & more instruction and practice than ENG 101. Trigonometry ...... 5 A student who successfully completes (with o MATH 181 – Calculus I ...... 4 a C or higher grade) ENG 100 can move on o MATH 182 – Calculus II ...... 4 to ENG 102. o ENG 100 – Composition I Enhanced...... 5 OR ENG 101 – Composition I ...... 3 79

Accuplacer o GEOL 100 – Introduction to Elementary Geology ...... 3 Re- Enhanced Algebra (EA) COURSE Centered GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring ACT Math and College o SAT Math Planet Earth* ...... 4 Level Math (CM) o GEOL 102 – Earth & Life Through MATH 400 or (EA) Below 76 Time* ...... 4 Below 16 093* below (CM) N/A o PHYS 151 – General Physics I* ... 4 MATH (EA) At least 76 17-19 410-450 o PHYS 152 – General Physics II* .. 4 095* (CM) N/A MATH (EA) At least 85 20-21 460-490 096* (CM) N/A Social Science (3 credits required) (EA) At least 85 MATH 22-24 500-550 And 120/124 ANTH 101 – Introduction to (CM) At least 63 o (EA) At least 85 Cultural Anthropology...... 3 MATH 25-27 560-620 And COM 216 – Survey of 128 o (CM) At least 70 Communication Studies ...... 3 (EA) At least 85 COU 300 – Introduction to Human MATH 28 or 630 or And o 181 above above (CM) At least Services & Counseling ...... 3 101 o ECON 103 – Principles of Macroeconomics ...... 3 o PSC 210 – American Public Policy Natural Sciences (7-8 credits ...... 3 required) o PSC 211 – Introduction to Comparative Politics ...... 3 Students are required to take two science o PSC 231 – Introduction to courses, at least one of which must include International Relations ...... 3 an associated laboratory course. An asterisk o PSY 101 – General Psychology .... 3 (*) indicates a course that may be taken for o PSY 460 – Social Psychology ...... 3 laboratory credit. Students must complete all o SOC 101 – Principles of Sociology prerequisites prior to enrolling in natural ...... 3 science courses. o WMST 101 – Introduction to o AST 103 – Introductory Astronomy: Women’s Studies ...... 3 The Solar System ...... 3 o Must be taken with AST 105 to fulfill laboratory requirement. o AST 104 – Introductory Astronomy: Fine Arts (3 credits required) Stars & Galaxies ...... 3 o Must be taken with AST 105 to fulfill laboratory requirement. o ART 101 – Drawing I...... 3 AST 105 – Introductory Astronomy: o o ART 160 – Art Appreciation...... 3 Stars & Galaxies Lab* ...... 1 o ART 260 – Survey of Art History I .... 3 BIOL 101 – Biology for Non-Majors* o o ART 261 – Survey of Art History II ...... 4 ...... 3 BIOL 189 – Fundamentals of Life o o ART 265 – Introduction to Science* ...... 4 Contemporary Art ...... 3 CHEM 105 – Chemistry, Man, & o o ART 475 – History of Photography .. Society ...... 3 ...... 3 CHEM 110 – Chemistry for Health o o FIS 100 – Introduction to Film… ...... 3 Sciences I* ...... 4 o FIS 110 – Language of Film ...... 3 CHEM 111 – Chemistry for Health o o MUS 121 – Music Appreciation ...... 3 Sciences II* ...... 4 o MUS 122 – Survey of Jazz ...... 3 CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I* o o MUS 128 – Masterworks of Music ... 3 ...... 4 o MUS 134 – Jazz Appreciation ...... 3 CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II* o o THTR 100 – Introduction to the ...... 4 Theater...... 3 o ENV 101 – Introduction to Environmental Sciences ...... 3 o GEOG 117 – Introduction to Meteorology ...... 3 80

Humanities (6 credits required) Any of the following courses will fulfill the requirement: ANTH 101 – Introduction to Cultural o CH 201 – Ancient and Medieval o Cultures ...... 3 Anthropology...... 3 ANTH 216 – Cultures Through Film. o CH 202 – The Modern World ...... 3 o ...... 3 o COM 101 – Fundamentals of Speech Communication ...... 3 o EDRL 402 – Literature of Young Adults...... 3 o COM 250 – News Gathering and Writing ...... 3 o ENG 231 – World Literature I...... 3 ENG 232 – World Literature II ...... 3 o ETS 101 – Intro to Ethnic Studies . 3 o ENG 290 – Introduction to African- o Any Literature Course ENG 231 or o higher ...... 3 American Literature ...... 3 ENG 292 – Introduction to Chicano o Any Philosophy Course (other than o 102, 105, 109_...... 3 Literature ...... 3 ENG 427A – Women and Literature o Any History Course...... 3 o ...... 3 o Foreign Language Course 111 or above...... 3-4 o ENG 481A – Comparative Literature...... 3 o AM 145 – American Sign Language I...... 4 o ENG 481B – Modern Comparative Literature...... 3 o AM 146 – American Sign Language II...... 4 o ENG 485 – Topics in Comparative Literature...... 3 o AM 147 – American Sign Language III...... 4 o ENG 485A – Asian Literature...... 3 ENG 486A – Postcolonial Literature o AM 148 – American Sign Language o IV...... 4 and Theory...... 3 o ENG 490 – Asian-American Constitution (3-6 credits required) Literature...... 3 o ENG 490A – Gender and Sexual Identity in Literature...... 3 o CH 203 – American Experience and Constitutional Change ...... 3 o ENG 494A – Native American Literature...... 3 o PSC 101 (from an NSHE institution) ...... 4 o ENG 495C – African-American PSC 101 (equivalent from out-of- Literature...... 3 o ENG 496A – Themes in Modern state) AND PSC 100 ...... 4 o Chicano Literature...... 3 o PSC 101 (equivalent from out-of- state) AND HIST 217 ...... 6 o ENG 497A – Topics in Multicultural Literature...... 3 o HIST 101 AND HIST 102 (HIST 102 must be taken at an NSHE o ETS 101 – Intro to Ethnic Studies. 3 institution excluding UNR) ...... 6 o ETS 302 – Theories and Methods in Ethnic Studies...... 3 HIST 101 AND PSC 100 ...... 4 o ETS 375 – U.S. Latino/a-Chicano/a o HIST 101 AND HIST 217 ...... 6 o Experience...... 3 o ETS 435 – Asian-American Cultural Diversity (3 credits Identities in Comparative Context. 3 required) o HIST 320 – Hispanic Culture in the U.S...... 3 The Cultural Diversity requirement aims to o HIST 418 – History of the United engender understanding, appreciation, and States and American Indian insight into different, non-mainstream Relations...... 3 American or non-Western cultures. It also o HIST 424 – Role of Religion in helps provide students with different lenses American Culture...... 3 and perspectives through which to view o HIST 432 – History of Women in the cultural constructs such as class, ethnicity, United States...... 3 gender, religion, and sexual orientation. o HIST 433 – African-American History...... 3 81 o HIST 436 – Nazi Holocaust American Perspective...... 3 o HIST 444 – Latinos in the American West...... 3 o HIST 449 – History of Japan...... 3 o HIST 450 – Modern Chinese History...... 3 o HIST 470 – History of Mexico...... 3 o HIST 478 – Middle Eastern Studies...... 3 o NURS 310 – Cultural Issues in Health Care...... 3 o SOC 102 – Contemporary Social Issues...... 3 o SOC 449 – Sex & Social Arrangements ...... 3 o SOC 453 – Gender & Society ...... 3 o SOC 469 – Crossing Borders/Global Migrations ...... 3 o SOC 471 – Racial & Ethnic Conflict in the United States ...... 3 o WMST 101 – Introduction to Women’s Studies ...... 3

Learner Outcomes for the Teacher SCHOOL OF Preparation Program include: • Students will design lesson plans that EDUCATION reflect a solid understanding of content knowledge and pedagogy for engaging Mission Statement diverse learners. The mission of Nevada State College • Students will create and manage an School of Education is to prepare highly effective classroom environment. qualified educators and Speech Language Pathologists who will respond to the needs • Students will implement clearly written of all learners and educate students to reach technology-rich lessons complete with their highest potential. effective questioning and discussion The faculty of the School of Education techniques, high quality activities and adheres to the NSC Core Values: assignments, and productive use of • Innovation: We are visionaries and risk- assessments. takers. • Students will demonstrate high ethical • Teaching Excellence: We are a collaborative team, educational standards and a sense of advocates, scholars and leaders who put professionalism by engaging in reflection students first. of instruction, maintaining accurate • Economic Development: We are records, collaborating with colleagues, educational recruiters, community communicating with families, and partners and fundraisers. participating in school activities as • Assessment: We are researchers who appropriate. incorporate professional standards and best practices in our courses and who continually reflect and assess our Accreditation programs. The School of Education programs are • Customer Service: We are advisors and approved for licensure by the Nevada mentors to the community; and Department of Education.

• Heritage: We are committed to diversity, equitable practices and social justice. Undergraduate Degrees • Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education TEACHER PREPARATION • Bachelor of Arts Elementary Bilingual PROGRAM Education • Bachelor of Arts Elementary Special Education Learner Outcomes • Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education The program offered by the Teacher with a Concentration in English Preparation Program is standards-based. • Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education The standards set forth by the National with a Concentration in History Council for Accreditation of Teacher • Bachelor of Science Secondary Education (NCATE) guide the development Education with a Concentration in Biology and evaluation of the programs and related • Bachelor of Science Secondary activities of the Teacher Preparation Education with a Concentration in Program. The standards of the Interstate Environmental and Resource Science New Teacher Assessment and Support • Bachelor of Science Secondary Consortium (INTASC) and the National Education with a Concentration in Board for Professional Teaching Standards Mathematics (NBPTS) are integrated into the program's framework. The framework is the benchmark by which student performance Post-Baccalaureate Teacher competencies and the effectiveness of all Education Program (PB-TEP) school programs and activities are The School of Education offers coursework assessed. leading to initial teacher licensure for 83 students returning with an undergraduate 5. assist pre-service teachers in gaining degree. evaluative feedback about their Initial Licensure: proficiencies as potential educators; and • Elementary Education 6. expose pre-service teachers to a variety • Special Education of cultural and socioeconomic settings. • Autism • Secondary Education Biology Program Admission • Secondary Education General Science To establish eligibility for admission into the • Secondary Education English Teacher Preparation Program, students • Secondary Education History-Social must meet the following criteria: Studies • Admission into Nevada State College; • Secondary Education Mathematics • Completion of all 200-level education

courses prior to entry into the upper Endorsement Coursework division major (applies to degree seeking • Teaching English as a Second Language students only); (TESL) • Degree Seeking Students: Minimum • Bilingual Education cumulative GPA of 2.5. • Educational Technology Post-Baccalaureate Students: Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum Field Experiences cumulative GPA of 2.5; Field experiences are a requirement of all • A 500-word typed essay entitled: "Why I undergraduate education majors. ALL Want to Become a Teacher"; education majors in Nevada State College • Passing score on the reading, writing, Teacher Preparation Program must and mathematics portions of the Pre- participate in a planned series of field Professional Skills Tests (PPST; also experiences as an integral part of their referred to as the Praxis I); training. Field experiences begin with the • Signed Disposition. first education course, and culminate with student teaching. This enables pre-service Student Teaching teachers to receive guidance and feedback Student teaching is a full-time, semester as they apply educational theory and long experience in an elementary or practice in school settings. Opportunities to secondary classroom. A mandatory weekly gain first-hand experience are provided in seminar accompanies the supervised courses held at partnership schools, teaching during which the student gradually weekend student workshops, and arranged assumes classroom teaching field work placements. responsibilities. Student teachers receive continual coaching and mentoring through NSC field experiences are designed to: regularly scheduled observations and evaluations by the cooperating teacher and 1. provide the opportunity to immediately the NSC supervisor. Outside employment apply course content to classroom during student teaching is strongly settings utilizing “A Framework for discouraged due to the intensity of this Teaching” by Charlotte Danielson as experience. performance standards; 2. provide an opportunity for pre-service Before acceptance into student teaching, the student must meet the following criteria: teachers to work cooperatively with • Admittance to the Teacher Preparation professional teachers; Program; 3. provide pre-service teachers with an • Submission of student teaching opportunity to gain knowledge and application; insight about themselves as • Earned minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 professionals; or better; 4. enhance awareness of the teaching profession through reflection; 84

• Completion of all courses in the program When completing registration material for of study required prior to student the Praxis II, students must list NSC teaching; (R9020) and the Nevada Department of • C- or higher in all major coursework; Education (R8670) as score recipients. • Clear FBI fingerprint report; • Proof of possession of $1 million in School of Education Policies liability insurance through NSEA; 1. Students transferring to the NSC School • Substitute Teaching License in Nevada of Education with all coursework (optional for Southern Nevada students). completed, except student teaching, will be required to see a School of Student Teaching Completion Education faculty advisor to select 15 Development and presentation of a web- credits of residency coursework. based portfolio is the culminating project required upon completion of student 2. Teacher education coursework that teaching. The web-based portfolio is a applies towards a degree or initial collection of artifacts from the students’ licensure program at Nevada State NSC coursework, observations and student College may not be older than 5 years teaching experience. at the time of admission to the program. 3. Student teaching placements are Therefore, students are strongly restricted to the State of Nevada. encouraged to collect artifacts on their Wiki- site throughout their course of study. The 4. Grades below a “C-”, in major artifacts should reflect knowledge and skills coursework, are not applied to the outlined in the four domains of effective degree. teaching: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Bachelor of Arts in Professional Responsibilities. Students present their portfolio in an open forum at Elementary Education the end of student teaching. They are Curriculum evaluated by faulty and the NSC student I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 teacher supervisors. A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the English section of the Core This development portfolio is a reflective Curriculum exercise for the students and outlines their B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 growth as a teaching professional. They credits) - Refer to the Study and can also highlight their exceptional Technology Skills section of the accomplishments and focus on goals for the Core Curriculum future. Students utilize their portfolio for C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) - Refer to employment purposes, as they can be the Mathematics section of the Core forwarded to prospective employers. Curriculum D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – Program Completion Refer to the Natural Sciences Requirements: section of the Core Curriculum • Successful completion of student E) Social Sciences (3 credits) teaching requirements and portfolio; 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology • Completion of a minimum of 124 credits ...... 3 in the program of study; F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum • Passing scores on the Praxis II. Passing G) Humanities (6 credits) scores on Praxis II are required for 1) COM 101 – Fundamentals of licensure by the Nevada Department of Speech Communication ... 3 Education. To ensure timely submission 2) Refer to the Humanities section of the scores, students are strongly of the Core Curriculum encouraged to take the test(s) one semester prior to student teaching. 85

H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to Q) EDRL 443- Literacy Instruction II the Constitution section of the Core ...... 3 Curriculum R) EDRL 461- Diagnostic Assessment I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer and Instruction Literacy ...... 3 to the Cultural Diversity section of S) EDRL 474- Methods for English the Core Curriculum Language Learners ...... 3 II) Additional major requirements ...... 12 T) EDRL 475- Assessment and A) MATH 122 - Number Concepts for Evaluation English Language Elementary School Teachers . Learners ...... 3 ...... 3 U) EDRL 477- Curriculum B) MATH 123 - Statistical and Development English Language Geometrical Concepts for Learners...... 3 Elementary School Teachers . 3 Summary of credit requirements for C) PSY 307 - Principles of Educational the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Psychology ...... 3 D) PSY 430 - Developmental Education Psychology: Infancy and Childhood - College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 ...... 3 - Additional Major Requirements ...... 12 III) Major Requirements ...... 73 - Major Core Requirements ...... 73 A) EDU 203- Introduction to Special - Electives ...... 0-8 Education ...... 3 Total Credits ...... 124 B) EDU 206 - Classroom Learning Environments ...... 3 Bachelor of Arts in C) EDU 210– Nevada School Law… ...... 2 Elementary Education with a D) EDU 214 – Preparing Teachers To Concentration in Bilingual Use Technology ...... 3 E) EDU 250- Foundations of Education Education ...... 3 Curriculum F) EDRL 407- Teaching Literature I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 ...... 3 A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the G) EDRL 442- Literacy Instruction I English section of the Core ...... 3 Curriculum H) EDRL 451A- Content Area Literacy B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 Elementary...... 3 credits) - Refer to the Study and I) EDRL 471- Language Acquisition, Technology Skills section of the Development and Learning .... 3 Core Curriculum The following courses require C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) - Refer to program admission: the Mathematics section of the Core J) EDEL 433- Teaching Elementary Curriculum School Mathematics ...... 3 D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – K) EDEL 441- Standards-based Refer to the Natural Sciences Curriculum-Elementary Science section of the Core Curriculum (Physics emphasis) ...... 4 E) Social Sciences (3 credits) L) EDEL 443- Teaching Elementary 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology School Science ...... 3 ...... 3 M) EDEL 445- Curriculum Development F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Elementary School Science (Earth Fine Arts section of the Core Science emphasis) ...... 4 Curriculum N) EDEL 453- Teaching Elementary G) Humanities (6 credits) School Social Science ...... 3 1) COM 101 – Fundamentals of O) EDEL 483- Elementary Supervised Speech Communication ... 3 Student Teaching ...... 12 2) Refer to the Humanities section P) EDRL 427- Teaching Writing Across of the Core Curriculum School Curriculum ...... 3 86

H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to Q) EDRL 443 – Literacy Instruction II the Constitution section of the Core ...... 3 Curriculum R) EDRL 461- Diagnostic Assessment I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer and Instruction Literacy ...... 3 to the Cultural Diversity section of S) EDRL 483- Methods in Bilingual the Core Curriculum Education ...... 3 II) Additional major requirements ...... 12 T) EDRL 485- Assessment and A) MATH 122 - Number Concepts for Evaluation Bilingual Education 3 Elementary School Teachers . U) EDRL 487- Curriculum ...... 3 Development Bilingual Education B) MATH 123 - Statistical and ...... 3 Geometrical Concepts for Summary of credit requirements for Elementary School Teachers . 3 the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary C) PSY 307 - Principles of Educational Psychology ...... 3 Education with a Concentration in D) PSY 430 - Developmental Bilingual Education Psychology: Infancy and Childhood - College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 ...... 3 - Additional Major Requirements ...... 12 III) Major Requirements ...... 73 - Major Core Requirements ...... 73 A) EDU 203- Introduction to Special - Electives ...... 0-8 Education ...... 3 Total Credits ...... 124 B) EDU 206 - Classroom Learning Environments ...... 3 C) EDU 210– Nevada School Law… Bachelor of Arts in ...... 2 Elementary Education with a D) EDU 214 – Preparing Teachers To Concentration in Special Use Technology ...... 3 E) EDU 250- Foundations of Education Education ...... 3 Curriculum F) EDRL 407- Teaching Literature I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 ...... 3 A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the G) EDRL 442- Literacy Instruction I English section of the Core ...... 3 Curriculum H) EDRL 451A- Content Area Literacy B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 Elementary...... 3 credits) - Refer to the Study and I) EDRL 471- Language Acquisition, Technology Skills section of the Development and Learning .... 3 Core Curriculum The following courses require C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) - Refer to program admission: the Mathematics section of the Core J) EDEL 433 - Teaching Elementary Curriculum School Mathematics ...... 3 D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – K) EDEL 441 - Standards-based Refer to the Natural Sciences Curriculum-Elementary Science section of the Core Curriculum (Physics emphasis) ...... 4 E) Social Sciences (3 credits) L) EDEL 443 - Teaching Elementary 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology School Science ...... 3 ...... 3 M) EDEL 445 - Curriculum F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Development Elementary School Fine Arts section of the Core Science (Earth Science emphasis) Curriculum ...... 4 G) Humanities (6 credits) N) EDEL 453 - Teaching Elementary 1) COM 101 – Fundamentals of School Social Science ...... 3 Speech Communication ... 3 O) EDEL 483- Elementary Supervised 2) Refer to the Humanities section Student Teaching ...... 12 of the Core Curriculum P) EDRL 427- Teaching Writing Across School Curriculum ...... 3 87

H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to R) EDRL 461- Diagnostic Assessment the Constitution section of the Core and Instruction Literacy ...... 3 Curriculum S) EDSP 414- Career Education for I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer Students with Disabilities ...... 3 to the Cultural Diversity section of T) EDSP 443- Special Education the Core Curriculum Curriculum: General Method ... 3 II) Additional major requirements ...... 12 U) EDSP 452- Assessment for Special A) MATH 122 - Number Concepts for Education Teachers ...... 3 Elementary School Teachers . 3 V) EDSP 453- Behavior Management B) MATH 123 - Statistical and Techniques for Students with Geometrical Concepts for Disabilities ...... 3 Elementary School Teachers . 3 W) EDSP 493 – Supervised Internship C) PSY 307 - Principles of Educational in Special Education ...... 3 Psychology ...... 3 Summary of credit requirements for D) PSY 430 - Developmental the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Psychology: Infancy and Childhood ...... 3 Education with a Concentration in III) Major Requirements ...... 79 Special Education A) EDU 203- Introduction to Special - College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 Education ...... 3 - Additional Major Requirements ...... 12 B) EDU 206 - Classroom Learning - Major Core Requirements ...... 79 Environments ...... 3 - Electives ...... 0-2 C) EDU 208 – Students with Diverse Total Credits ...... 124 Abilities and Backgrounds…….3 D) EDU 210– Nevada School Law… ...... 2 Bachelor of Science in E) EDU 214 – Preparing Teachers To Secondary Education with a Use Technology ...... 3 Concentration in Biology F) EDU 250- Foundations of Education ...... 3 Curriculum G) EDRL 442- Literacy Instruction I 3 I) College Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 H) EDRL 451A- Content Area Literacy A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the Elementary...... 3 English section of the Core I) EDRL 471- Language Acquisition, Curriculum Development and Learning .... 3 B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 J) EDSP 432 – Serving Individuals credits) - Refer to the Study and with Disabilities and Their Families Technology Skills section of the ...... 3 Core Curriculum The following courses require C) Mathematics (4-5 credits) program admission: 1) MATH 128 – Pre-calculus & K) EDEL 433- Teaching Elementary Trigonometry ...... 5 School Mathematics ...... 3 or higher (MATH 181 recommended) L) EDEL 441- Standards-based D) Natural Sciences (8 credits) Curriculum-Elementary Science 1) CHEM 121 – General (Physics emphasis) ...... 4 Chemistry I ...... 4 M) EDEL 443- Teaching Elementary 2) CHEM 122 – General School Science ...... 3 Chemistry II ...... 4 N) EDEL 445- Curriculum Development E) Social Sciences (3 credits) Elementary School Science (Earth 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology Science emphasis) ...... 4 ...... 3 O) EDEL 453- Teaching Elementary F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the School Social Science ...... 3 Fine Arts section of the Core P) EDRL 427 – Teaching Writing Curriculum Across School Curriculum...... 3 G) Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Q) EDRL 443- Literacy Instruction II Humanities section of the Core ...... 3 Curriculum 88

H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to 10) EDSC 404 – Secondary the Constitution section of the Core Pedagogy II...... 3 Curriculum 11) EDSC 463- Teaching I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer Secondary Science ...... 3 to the Cultural Diversity section of 12) EDSC 483 – Secondary the Core Curriculum Supervised Teaching Internship II) Major Requirements ...... 89 ...... 12 A) Biology Courses (22 credits) Summary of credit requirements for 1) BIOL 196 – Principles of the Bachelor of Science in Modern Biology I ...... 4 2) BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Secondary Education with a Biology II ...... 4 concentration in Biology 3) BIOL 251 – General - College Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 Microbiology ...... 4 - Major Core Requirements ...... 89 4) BIOL 300 - Principles of - Electives ...... 0-2 Genetics ...... 4 - Total Credits ...... 124 5) BIOL 405 - Molecular Biology ...... 3 6) BIOL 415 – Evolution ...... 3 Bachelor of Arts Secondary B) Related Math/Science Education with a Requirements (23 credits) Concentration in English 1) BIOL 122 – Desert Plants. 3

2) ENV 101 – Introduction to Environmental Sciences. . 3 Curriculum 3) CHEM 241 – Organic Chemistry I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 I ...... 4 A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the 4) CHEM 474 - Biochemistry I 3 English section of the Core 5) CHEM 475 - Biochemistry II 3 Curriculum 6) PHYS 151 - General Physics I B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 ...... 4 credits) - Refer to the Study and 7) STAT 391 - Applied Statistics Technology Skills section of the for Biological Sciences ..... 3 Core Curriculum C) Secondary Education Courses (44 C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) - Refer to credits) the Mathematics section of the Core 1) EDU 210 – Nevada School Law. Curriculum ...... 2 D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) - 2) EDU 214 – Preparing Teachers Refer to the Natural Sciences to Use Technology...... 3 section of the Core Curriculum 3) EDU 250 – Foundations of E) Social Sciences (3 credits) Education ...... 3 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology 4) PSY 307 - Principles of ...... 3 Educational Psychology ... 3 F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the 5) EDRL 471 - Language Fine Arts section of the Core Acquisition, Development and Curriculum Learning ...... 3 G) Humanities (6 credits) 6) EDSC 408 – Classroom 1) Select one course from: Management Secondary. . 3 a) COM 101 – Fundamentals 7) EDSP 411 - Students with of Speech Communication. Disabilities in General Education ...... 3 Settings ...... 3 b) ENG 271 – Introduction to The following courses require Shakespeare...... 3 program admission: c) ENG 434A – Shakespeare: 8) EDRL 451B – Content Area Tragedies...... 3 Literacy Secondary...... 3 d) ENG 434B – Shakespeare: 9) EDSC 321 – Secondary Comedies and Histories. Pedagogy I...... 3 ...... 3 89

e) ENG 467B – Modern of which must be from 300 or 400 American Drama...... 3 level courses. A maximum of 3 f) THTR 100 – Introduction to credits can be from 200-level the Theatre...... 3 courses. A class can only count 2) Refer to the Humanities section towards one group, even if it of the Core Curriculum appears in more than one group H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to below. the Constitution section of the Core From these 24 credits, student must Curriculum take: I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer • At least 6 credits from Group to the Cultural Diversity section of 1: British and Celtic or Irish the Core Curriculum Literature II) Major Requirements ...... 89 • At least 6 credits from Group A) Required Classes (21 credits) 2: American Literature 1) ENG 298 - Writing about • At least 6 credits from Group Literature...... 3 3: Cultural and Ethnic Studies 2) ENG 303 - Introduction to • At least 3 credits from Group Literary Theory and 4: World and Comparative Criticism...... 3 Literature 3) ENG 401A – Advanced • At least 3 credits from Group Composition...... 3 1,2,3, or 4 4) COM 250 – News Gathering and Writing I...... 3 1) Group 1: British and Celtic or 5) ENG 211 – Introduction to Irish Literature Linguistics...... 3 • ENG 235 – Survey of English 6) ENG 411B – Principles of Literature I Modern Grammar...... 3 • ENG 236 – Survey of English 7) Choose one of the following Literature II courses (Note: No courses • ENG 271 – Introduction to taken for this requirement can Shakespeare count towards the requirements • ENG 432A - Chaucer for B below): • a) ENG 231 – World Literature ENG 434A - Shakespeare: I...... 3 Tragedies • b) ENG 232 – World Literature ENG 434B - Shakespeare: II...... 3 Comedies and Histories c) ENG 235 – Survey of • ENG 440A - Medieval English English Literature I. .... 3 Literature d) ENG 236 – Survey of • ENG 444A - The Romantic English Literature II. ... 3 Movement e) ENG 241 – Survey of • ENG 445A - The Victorian American Literature I. 3 Period f) ENG 242 – Survey of • ENG 446A - Modern British American Literature II. 3 Literature g) ENG 449A – British • ENG 447A - Contemporary Literature I...... 3 British Literature h) ENG 449B – British • ENG 449A - British Literature Literature II...... 3 I i) ENG 451A – American • ENG 449B - British Literature Literature...... 3 II j) ENG 451B – American 2) Group 2: American Literature Literature II...... 3 • ENG 241 – Survey of B) Additional English Requirements (24 American Literature I credits) • ENG 242 – Survey of 24 credits total must be completed American Literature II in English requirements, at least 21 90

• ENG 290 – Introduction to • ENG 496A - Themes in African-American Literature Modern Chicano Literature • ENG 292 – Introduction to • ENG 497A – Topics in Chicano Literature Multicultural Literature • ENG 436A - Major Figures in 4) Group 4: World and American Literature Comparative Literature • ENG 450A - Studies in 20th • ENG 231 – World Literature I Century Literature • ENG 232 – World Literature II • ENG 451A - American • ENG 481A - Comparative Literature I Literature • ENG 451B - American • ENG 481B - Modern Literature II Comparative Literature • ENG 462C - Modern • ENG 484A - The Bible as American Poetry Literature • ENG 467B - Modern • ENG 485 - Topics in American Drama Comparative Literature • ENG 473C - The • ENG 485A – Asian Literature Contemporary American • ENG 486A – Studies in Novel Postcolonial Literature and • ENG 490 – Asian-American Theory Literature C) Secondary Education Courses (44 • ENG 494A - Native American credits) Literature 1) EDU 210 – Nevada School Law. • ENG 495C - African- ...... 2 American Literature 2) EDU 214 – Preparing Teachers • ENG 496A - Themes in to Use Technology...... 3 Modern Chicano Literature 3) EDU 250 – Foundations of 3) Group 3: Cultural and Ethnic Education ...... 3 Studies 4) PSY 307 - Principles of • ENG 290 – Introduction to Educational Psychology ... 3 African-American Literature 5) EDRL 471 - Language • ENG 292 – Introduction to Acquisition, Development and Chicano Literature Learning ...... 3 • ENG 427A - Women and 6) EDSC 408 – Classroom Literature Management Secondary. . 3 • ENG 476B - History of the 7) EDSP 411 - Students with American Film Disabilities in General Education Settings ...... 3 • ENG 477A - Film and Literature The following courses require program admission: • ENG 477C - Genre Studies in 8) EDRL 451B – Content Area Film Literacy Secondary...... 3 • ENG 486A – Studies in 9) EDSC 321 – Secondary Postcolonial Literature and Pedagogy I...... 3 Theory 10) EDSC 404 – Secondary • ENG 490 – Asian-American Pedagogy II...... 3 Literature 11) EDSC 433- Teaching • ENG 490A - Gender and Secondary English ...... 3 Sexual Identity in Literature 12) EDSC 483 – Secondary • ENG 494A - Native American Supervised Teaching Internship Literature ...... 12 • ENG 495B – Modern African- Summary of credit requirements for American Literature the Bachelor of Arts in Secondary • ENG 495C - African- American Literature 91

Education with a concentration in 3) BIOL 197 – Principles of English Modern Biology II ...... 4 - College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 4) BIOL 305 – Introduction to - Major Core Requirements ...... 89 Conservation Biology ...... 3 - Electives ...... 0-4 5) BIOL 341 – Principles of Total Credits ...... 124 Ecology ...... 3 6) ENV 101 – Introduction to Environmental Sciences ... 3 Bachelor of Science in 7) GEOG 117 – Introduction to Meteorology ...... 3 Secondary Education with a 8) GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring Concentration in Planet Earth ...... 4 Environmental & Resource 9) NRES 210 – Environmental Pollution ...... 3 Science 10) NRES 304 – Principles of Hydrology ...... 3 Curriculum 11) NRES 322 – Soils ...... 3 I) College Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 12) NRES 416 – Internship..... 1-3 A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the 13) NRES 467 – Regional and English section of the Core Global Issues in Environmental Curriculum Science ...... 3 B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 14) PHYS 151 – General Physics I credits) - Refer to the Study and ...... 4 Technology Skills section of the 15) STAT 391 – Statistics for Core Curriculum Biological Sciences ...... 3 C) Mathematics (4-5 credits) B) Secondary Education Courses (44 1) MATH 128 – Pre-calculus & credits) Trigonometry ...... 5 1) EDU 210 – Nevada School Law. or higher (MATH 181 recommended) ...... 2 D) Natural Sciences (8 credits) 2) EDU 214 – Preparing Teachers 1) CHEM 121 – General to Use Technology...... 3 Chemistry I ...... 4 3) EDU 250 – Foundations of 2) CHEM 122 – General Education ...... 3 Chemistry II ...... 4 4) PSY 307 - Principles of E) Social Sciences (3 credits) Educational Psychology ... 3 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology 5) EDRL 471 - Language ...... 3 Acquisition, Development and F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Learning ...... 3 Fine Arts section of the Core 6) EDSC 408 – Classroom Curriculum Management Secondary. . 3 G) Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the 7) EDSP 411 - Students with Humanities section of the Core Disabilities in General Education Curriculum Settings ...... 3 H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to The following courses require the Constitution section of the Core program admission: Curriculum 8) EDRL 451B – Content Area I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer Literacy Secondary...... 3 to the Cultural Diversity section of 9) EDSC 321 – Secondary the Core Curriculum Pedagogy I...... 3 II) Major Requirements ...... 91-93 10) EDSC 404 – Secondary A) Environmental & Resource Science Pedagogy II...... 3 Courses (47-49 credits) 11) EDSC 463- Teaching 1) BIOL 122 – Desert Plants 3 Secondary Science ...... 3 2) BIOL 196 – Principles of 12) EDSC 483 – Secondary Modern Biology I ...... 4 Supervised Teaching Internship ...... 12 92

Summary of credit requirements for 2) HIST 102 - U.S. History 1865 to the Bachelor of Science in present ...... 3 3) HIST 251 - Historical Secondary Education with a Investigation ...... 3 Concentration in Environmental & 4) HIST 499 - Senior Seminar in Resource Science History ...... 3 - College Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 B) Additional History requirement (24 - Major Requirements ...... 91-93 credits) Total Credits ...... 124 1) At least eighteen (18) credits total must be at the 300-level or above. Courses Bachelor of Arts in must be approved by the Secondary Education with a history advisor 2) From these 24 credits, at

Concentration in History least nine (9) must be Curriculum selected from courses that I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 fulfill either of the following A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the requirements. Three (3) English section of the Core credits must be completed Curriculum in category a and three (3) B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 credits must be completed credits) - Refer to the Study and in category b: Technology Skills section of the a) primarily emphasize Core Curriculum cultural/ethnic studies C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) - Refer to and social diversity the Mathematics section of the Core within the United States Curriculum (e.g. Latinos in the D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) - American West, African Refer to the Natural Sciences American History, US section of the Core Curriculum Women's History, etc.) E) Social Sciences (3 credits) b) primarily focus on non- 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology European and world ...... 3 history (e.g. African, F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Asian, Middle Eastern, Fine Arts section of the Core or Latin American Curriculum history) G) Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Approved classes for Curriculum category a: H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to HIST 320 – Hispanic the Constitution section of the Core Culture in the U.S. Curriculum HIST 418 – American Indian I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer Relations to the Cultural Diversity section of HIST 424 – Role of Religion the Core Curriculum in American Culture II) Additional Major Requirements ..... (9 HIST 432 – History of credits) Women in U.S. A) Social Sciences (9 credits) HIST 433 – African- Secondary education students must American History take a course in ECON, PSC and HIST 436 – Nazi Holocaust GEOG (Cultural Geography from American Perspectives recommended). HIST 444 – Latinos in the III) Major Requirements ...... 80 West A) Required Courses (12 credits) 1) HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1865 ...... 3 93

Approved classes for Bachelor of Science in category b: HIST 211 – History of East Secondary Education with a Asia I Concentration in HIST 212 – History of East Asia II Mathematics HIST 499 – History of Japan HIST 450 – Modern Mission Statement Chinese History The Mathematics Program at Nevada State HIST 470 – History of College is committed to a curriculum Mexico consistent with the mission of the college. HIST 478 – Middle Eastern We strive for excellence in mathematics Studies education and inquiry. We provide a C) Secondary Education Courses (44 supportive learning environment that credits) educates students with diverse 1) EDU 210 – Nevada School Law. backgrounds. We seek to prepare students ...... 2 for a life of continued learning and 2) EDU 214 – Preparing Teachers commitment to the well-being of the to Use Technology...... 3 community. 3) EDU 250 – Foundations of Education ...... 3 Learning Outcomes 4) PSY 307 - Principles of CRITICAL THINKING Educational Psychology ... 3 • Demonstrate adeptness in abstraction, 5) EDRL 471 - Language rigor, and logical thinking. Acquisition, Development and • Use the methodology of mathematics to Learning ...... 3 define and solve problems independently 6) EDSC 408 – Classroom and collaboratively. Management Secondary. . 3 • 7) EDSP 411 - Students with Use appropriate technologies to conduct Disabilities in General Education investigations, make conjectures, and Settings ...... 3 solve problems.

The following courses require COMMUNICATION program admission: • 8) EDRL 451B – Content Area Communicate effectively using the Literacy Secondary...... 3 language, concepts, and models of 9) EDSC 321 – Secondary mathematics. Pedagogy I...... 3 10) EDSC 404 – Secondary EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP . Pedagogy II...... 3 Develop a spirit of innovation and 11) EDSC 473- Teaching continual improvement, and a Secondary Social Studies…. commitment to the well-being of the ...... 3 community. 12) EDSC 483 – Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship Curriculum ...... 12 I) College Core Curriculum ...... 32-44 Summary of credit requirements for A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the the Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English section of the Core Curriculum Education with a concentration in B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 History credits) - Refer to the Study and College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 Technology Skills section of the Additional Major Requirements ...... 9 Core Curriculum Major Requirements ...... 80 C) Mathematics (4-5 credits) Electives ...... 0-4 MATH 128- Pre-Calculus & Total Credits ...... 124 Trigonometry……………………5 or higher (MATH 181 recommended) 94

D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) - 3) EDU 250 – Foundations of 1) PHYS 151- General Physics Education ...... 3 I………………………………… 4 4) PSY 307 - Principles of 2) Refer to the Natural Sciences Educational Psychology ... 3 section of the Core Curriculum 5) EDRL 471 - Language E) Social Sciences (3 credits) Acquisition, Development and 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology Learning ...... 3 ...... 3 6) EDSC 408 – Classroom F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Management Secondary. . 3 Fine Arts section of the Core 7) EDSP 411 - Students with Curriculum Disabilities in General Education G) Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Settings ...... 3 Humanities section of the Core The following courses require Curriculum program admission: H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to 8) EDRL 451B – Content Area the Constitution section of the Core Literacy Secondary ...... 3 Curriculum 9) EDSC 321 – Secondary I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer Pedagogy I...... 3 to the Cultural Diversity section of 10) EDSC 404 – Secondary the Core Curriculum Pedagogy II...... 3 II) Major Requirements ...... 83 11) EDSC 453- Teaching A) Mathematics/Science Requirements Secondary Mathematics. .. 3 (39 credits) 12) EDSC 483 – Secondary 1) MATH 181 – Calculus I .... 4 Supervised Teaching Internship 2) MATH 182 – Calculus II .. 4 ...... 12 3) MATH 283 – Calculus III .. 4 Summary of credit requirements for 4) MATH 314 – History of the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics…...... 3 5) MATH 330 – Linear Algebra I Secondary Education with a ...... 3 concentration in Mathematics 6) MATH 352 – Probability and College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 Statistics ...... 3 Major Requirements...... 83 7) MATH 381 – Methods of Electives ...... 0-8 Discrete Mathematics...... 3 Total Credits ...... 124 8) MATH 453 – Abstract Algebra ...... 3 9) MATH 455 – Elementary Theory Post-Baccalaureate Teacher of Numbers...... 3 Education Program (PB-TEP) 10) MATH 457 – Real Analysis I...... 3 The School of Education offers course work 11) MATH 475 – Euclidean and leading to teacher certification in Elementary Non-Euclidean Geometry . 3 Education, Special Education, and 12) Additional Mathematics courses. Secondary Education for individuals who Choose one: have earned their Bachelor of Arts or . MATH 427– Differential Science in any area. Equations ...... 3 or The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education . MATH 466 – Numerical Program does not lead to a degree. Methods ...... 3 Students completing the program will need B) Secondary Education Concentration to apply for a teaching license through the (44 credits) Nevada Department of Education. 1) EDU 210 – Nevada School Law...... 2 Elementary Education 2) EDU 214 – Preparing Teachers I) Course Requirements………….42-44 to Use Technology...... 3 A) EDU 250 - Foundations of Education...... 3 95

B) EDU 203 - Introduction to Special M) EDSP 452 - Assessment for Special Education ...... 3 Education Teachers ...... 3 C) EDU 206 - Classroom Learning N) EDSP 453 - Behavior Management Environments ...... 3 Techniques for Students with D) EDRL 442 - Literacy Instruction I Disabilities ...... 3 ...... 3 O) EDSP 493 - Supervised Internship E) (Optional) EDU 210 – Nevada in Special Education ...... 12 School Law ...... 2 The following courses require Autism

program admission: I) Course Requirements…………45-47 F) EDEL 433 - Teaching Elementary A) EDU 203 - Introduction to Special School Mathematics ...... 3 Education ...... 3 G) EDEL 443 - Teaching Elementary B) EDRL 442 - Literacy Instruction I School Science ...... 3 ...... 3 H) EDEL 453 - Teaching Elementary C) EDSP 445 – Characteristics of School Social Science ...... 3 Students with Autism…………..3 I) EDRL 443 - Literacy Instruction II D) EDSP 446 – Curriculum and ...... 3 Methods for Teaching Students with J) EDRL 427 - Teaching Writing Autism……………………………..3 across School Curriculum ...... 3 E) EDSP 454 – Behavior Management K) EDRL 474 - Methods for English Strategies Autism………………..3 Language Learners ...... 3 F) EDSP 455 – Assistive Technology L) EDEL 483 - Elementary Supervised for Individuals with Disabilities…3 Student Teaching ...... 12 G) (Optional) EDU 210 - Nevada School Law ...... 2 Special Education H) EDSP 432 - Serving Individuals with I) Course Requirements………….51-53 Disabilities and Their Families .3 A) EDU 203 - Introduction to Special The following courses require Education ...... 3 program admission: B) EDU 208 – Students with Diverse I) EDEL 433 - Teaching Elementary Abilities and Backgrounds…….3 School Mathematics ...... 3 C) EDRL 442 - Literacy Instruction I J) EDSP 414 - Career Education for ...... 3 Students with Disabilities ...... 3 D) PSY 307 - Principles of Educational K) EDSP 452 - Assessment for Special Psychology ...... 3 Education Teachers ...... 3 E) PSY 430 - Developmental L) SPA 340 – Speech and Language Psychology: Infancy and Childhood Development……………………3 ...... 3 M) EDSP 493 - Supervised Internship F) EDSP 432 – Serving Individuals in Special Education ...... 12 with Disabilities and Their Families ...... 3 G) (Optional) EDU 210 - Nevada Secondary Education-Biology School Law ...... 2 I) Education Course The following courses require Requirements……………………..36-38 program admission: A) EDU 250 - Foundations of H) EDEL 433 - Teaching Elementary Education...... 3 School Mathematics ...... 3 B) EDSC 408 – Classroom I) EDRL 443 - Literacy Instruction II Management Secondary...... 3 ...... 3 C) EDSP 411 - Students with J) EDRL 427 - Teaching Writing Disabilities in General Education across School Curriculum ...... 3 Settings ...... 3 K) EDSP 414 - Career Education for D) PSY 307 - Principles of Educational Students with Disabilities ...... 3 Psychology ...... 3 L) EDSP 443 - Special Education E) (Optional) EDU 210 – Nevada Curriculum: General Method .. .3 School Law ...... 2 96

The following courses require C) EDSP 411 - Students with program admission: Disabilities in General Education F) EDRL 451B – Content Area Literacy Settings ...... 3 Secondary...... 3 D) PSY 307 - Principles of Educational G) EDSC 321 – Secondary Pedagogy Psychology ...... 3 I...... 3 E) (Optional) EDU 210 – Nevada H) EDSC 404 - Secondary Pedagogy II School Law ...... 2 ...... 3 The following courses require I) EDSC 463 - Teaching Secondary program admission: Science ...... 3 F) EDRL 451B – Content Area Literacy J) EDSC 483 – Secondary Supervised Secondary...... 3 Teaching Internship ...... 12 G) EDSC 321 – Secondary Pedagogy II) Biology Course Requirements…..36 I...... 3 (Prerequisite math and science courses may H) EDSC 404 - Secondary Pedagogy II be required prior to enrolling.) ...... 3 I) EDSC 433 - Teaching Secondary A) BIOL 122 - Desert Plants……...3 English ...... …3 B) BIOL 223 - Human Anatomy and J) EDSC 483 – Secondary Supervised Physiology I……………………..3 Teaching Internship ...... 12 C) BIOL 224 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II……………………..3 II) English Course Requirements…..36 A) ENG 211 - Introduction to D) BIOL 341 – Principles of Ecology…3 Linguistics…………………….…..3 E) ENV 101 – Introduction to B) ENG 303 - Introduction to Literary Environmental Sciences ………..3 Theory and F) Choose 2 courses from the Criticism...... 3 following: C) ENG 401A – Advanced 1) BIOL 189 - Fundamentals of Composition……………………..3 Life Science………………...4 D) ENG 411B – Principles of Modern 2) BIOL 196 – Principles of Grammar ...... …3 Modern Biology I ...... 4 E) COM 101 – Fundamentals of 3) BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Speech Communication… ...... 3 Biology II ...... 4 F) COM 250 – News Gathering and 4) BIOL 251 – General Writing I…………………………....3 Microbiology ...... 4 G) Choose 2 courses from the G) Choose 3 courses from the following: following: 1) ENG 241 - Survey of American 1) CHEM 105 – Chemistry, Man, & Literature I…………………....3 Society...... 3 2) ENG 451A - American 2) CHEM 121 – General Chemistry Literature...... 3 I ...... 4 3) ENG 451B - American Literature 3) CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II…………...... 3 II ...... 4 4) ENG 436A - Major Figures in 4) CHEM 241 – Organic Chemistry American Literature ………….3 I ...... …..4 H) Choose 2 courses from the 5) CHEM 242 – Organic Chemistry following: II ...... …..4 1) ENG 235 - Survey of English Literature I……………………..3 Secondary Education-English 2) ENG 449A - British Literature I) Education Course I………………………………....3 Requirements……………………..36-38 3) ENG 449B - British Literature A) EDU 250 - Foundations of II…………………………………3 Education...... 3 4) ENG 440A - Medieval English B) EDSC 408 – Classroom Literature ………………………3 Management Secondary...... 3 I) Choose 2 courses from the following: 97

1) ENG 231 - World Literature 1) BIOL 189 - Fundamentals of I…………………………………3 Life Science…………………….4 2) ENG 232 - World Literature 2) BIOL 196 – Principles of II…………………………………3 Modern Biology I ...... …...4 3) ENG 236 - Survey of English 3) BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Literature II……………………..3 Biology II ...... …...4 4) ENG 242 - Survey of American 4) BIOL 251 – General Literature II……………………..3 Microbiology ...... …...4 I) Choose 2 courses from the Secondary Education-General following: 1) CHEM 121 – General Chemistry Science I ...... 4 I) Education Course 2) CHEM 122 – General Chemistry Requirements……………………36-38 II ...... 4 A) EDU 250 - Foundations of 3) CHEM 241 – Organic Chemistry Education...... 3 I ...... ……4 B) EDSC 408 – Classroom 4) CHEM 242 – Organic Chemistry Management Secondary...... 3 II ...... ……4 C) EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings ...... 3 Secondary Education- D) PSY 307 - Principles of Educational History/Social Studies Psychology ...... 3 I) Education Course E) (Optional) EDU 210 – Nevada Requirements……………………..36-38 School Law ...... 2 A) EDU 250 - Foundations of The following courses require Education...... 3 program admission: B) EDSC 408 – Classroom F) EDRL 451B – Content Area Literacy Management Secondary...... 3 Secondary...... 3 C) EDSP 411 - Students with G) EDSC 321 – Secondary Pedagogy Disabilities in General Education I...... 3 Settings ...... 3 H) EDSC 404 - Secondary Pedagogy II D) PSY 307 - Principles of Educational ...... 3 Psychology ...... 3 I) EDSC 463 - Teaching Secondary E) (Optional) EDU 210 – Nevada Science ...... 3 School Law ...... 2 J) EDSC 483 – Secondary Supervised The following courses require Teaching Internship ...... 12 program admission: II) Science Course Requirements…..38 F) EDRL 451B - Content Area Literacy (Prerequisite math and science courses may Secondary ...... 3 be required prior to enrolling.) G) EDSC 321 - Secondary Pedagogy I ...... 3 A) AST 104 – Introductory Astronomy: H) EDSC 404 - Secondary Pedagogy II Stars & Galaxies ...... 3 ...... 3 Must be taken with AST 105 to fulfill laboratory requirement. I) EDSC 473 - Teaching Secondary B) AST 105 – Introductory Astronomy: Social Studies ...... …..3 Stars & Galaxies Lab ...... 1 J) EDSC 483 – Secondary Supervised C) ENV 101 – Introduction to Teaching Internship ...... 12 Environmental Sciences …………..3 II) History/Social Studies Course D) GEOG 117 – Introduction to Requirements…………………………36 Meteorology ...... 3 A) ECON 102 – Principles of E) GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring Microeconomics……………………3 Planet Earth ...... 4 B) ECON 103 – Principles of F) PHYS 151 – General Physics I...... 4 Macroeconomics…………………..3 G) PHYS 152 – General Physics II..... 4 C) GEOG 106 – Introduction to Cultural H) Choose 2 courses from the Geography ...... 3 following: D) PSY 101 – General Psychology ... 3 98

E) SOC 101 - Principles of 1) MATH 132 - Finite Sociology……………………………3 Mathematic...... 3 F) ETS 101 - Introduction to Ethnic 2) MATH 381 – Methods of Studies………………………..……..3 Discrete Mathematics ...... ……3 G) PSC 210 - American Public H) Choose 1 course from the following: Policy………………………………...3 1) MATH 455 – Elementary Theory H) HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1865 .... 3 of Numbers I ...... ……3 I) HIST 102 - U.S. History 1865 to 2) MATH 466 – Numerical present ...... 3 Methods I……………………….3 J) Any History of the World I) Choose 4 courses from the course………………………………..3 following: K) Any History of the World 1) MATH 314 – History of course………………………………..3 Mathematics………..3 L) Any History of the World 2) MATH 475 – Euclidean and course………………………………..3 Non-Euclidean Geometry . ……3 3) CS 135 – Computer Science…3 4) MATH 427 – Differential Secondary Education- Equations……………………….3 Mathematics 5) MATH 457 – Real Analysis I) Education Course I……………………………. …3 Requirements……………………..36-38 A) EDU 250 - Foundations of Education...... 3 SPEECH PATHOLOGY B) EDSC 408 – Classroom PROGRAM Management Secondary...... 3 C) EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Bachelor of Arts in Speech Settings ...... 3 D) PSY 307 - Principles of Educational Pathology

Psychology ...... 3 E) (Optional) EDU 210 – Nevada Program Description School Law ...... 2 The Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology is The following courses require a school-based program designed to program admission: prepare students in the area of speech and F) EDRL 451B - Content Area Literacy language assessment and therapy. Secondary ...... 3 Instructional emphasis is placed on the G) EDSC 321 - Secondary Pedagogy I identification of speech and language ...... 3 disorders and intervention for students’ ages H) EDSC 404 - Secondary Pedagogy II 3-21. The American Speech and Hearing ...... 3 Association’s (ASHA) credentialing I) EDSC 453 - Teaching Secondary requirements for Speech Language Mathematics ...... …...3 Pathology are used as a framework for the J) EDSC 483 – Secondary Supervised curriculum and program assessment. Teaching Internship ...... 12 II) Mathematics Course Learner Outcomes Requirements…………………………36 1. Learner Outcome 1: Students will A) MATH 181 – Calculus I……………4 apply theories and principles of B) MATH 182 – Calculus II ………….4 communication development and C) MATH 283 – Calculus III…………..4 disorders from birth to age 21. D) MATH 352 – Probability and 2. Learner Outcome 2: Demonstrate Statistics...... 3 E) MATH 330 – Linear Algebra I……..3 knowledge and skills in the assessment F) MATH 453 – Abstract Algebra and remediation of individuals with ………………………………...3 communication disorders. Understand G) Choose 1 course from the following: the nature and characteristics of 99

speech, language and auditory The “Three Tier” clinical experience is an disorders in children. alternative practicum designed for licensed 3. Learner Outcome 3: Apply effective, teachers only; recruited through a cohort program funded by the Clark County School clinical, problem-solving skills through District, who are pursuing an endorsement scientific oral and written skills. in Speech Pathology. The “Three Tier” 4. Learner Outcome 4: Demonstrate clinical practicum is expanded over three knowledge of contemporary professional semesters starting in the fall. Observations issues and ethical standards in the and direct contact hours take place after profession. school at Child Find sites and during the summer at extended school year and Child Accreditation Find sites. The Speech Pathology Program is approved for licensure by the Nevada Department of Clinical practicum placements are restricted Education. to the State of Nevada.

Acceptance into clinical practicum includes Program Admission all of the following: To establish eligibility for admission into the • Admittance to the Speech Pathology Speech Pathology Program, students must Program; meet the following criteria: • Submission of clinical practicum • Admission into Nevada State College; application; • Completion of 30-45 credits that apply • Earned minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; towards the major; (Resident GPA of 3.0 for post • Degree Seeking Students: Minimum baccalaureate students); cumulative GPA of 3.0. • Completion of all courses in the program Post-Baccalaureate Students: Bachelor’s of study required prior to practicum degree or higher with a minimum (except for Three Tier alternative cumulative GPA of 3.0; participants); • A 500-word typed essay entitled: “Why I • B- or higher in all major coursework; Want to Become a Speech and • Clear FBI fingerprint report; Language Pathologist”; • Proof of possession of $1 million in • Passing scores on the reading, writing, liability insurance through NSEA. and mathematics portions of the Pre-

Professional Skills Tests (PPST or Praxis I); Program Completion • Signed Disposition. Requirements: • Completion of a minimum of 124 credits; Clinical Practicum • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; • Clinical practicum is a full-time, semester Completion of core and major long experience in a school-based setting. requirements; A mandatory, weekly seminar accompanies • Passing score on the Praxis II exam. the supervised clinical practicum during Special Education: Teaching Speech to which the student gradually assumes Students with Language Impairments assessment and therapy responsibilities. (test #0881). Passing scores on Praxis II Speech practicum students receive are required for licensure by the Nevada continual coaching and mentoring through Department of Education. To ensure regularly scheduled observations and timely submission of the scores, students evaluations by the site SLP supervisor and are strongly encouraged to the test(s) the NSC supervisor. Outside employment one semester prior to practicum. When while completing practicum is strongly completing registration material for the discouraged due to the intensity of this Praxis II, students must list NSC (R9020) experience. Students will earn a letter and the Nevada Department of Education grade in practicum. (R8670) as score recipients.

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Curriculum 8) PSY 307 – Principles of I) Core Curriculum ...... 31-41 Educational Psychology ... 3 A) English (3-8 credits) - Refer to the 9) PSY 430 – Developmental English section of the Core Psychology: Infancy and Curriculum Childhood ...... 3 B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 10) SPA 301 – Survey of Speech credits) - Refer to the Study & Pathology ...... 3 Technology Skills section of the 11) SPA 320 – Introduction to Core Curriculum Phonetics………..3 C) Mathematics (3 credits) 12) SPA 362 – Introduction to 1) MATH 124-College Audiology ...... 3 Algebra………...... 3 The following courses require D) Natural Sciences (7 credits) program admission: 1) BIOL 189-Fundamentals of Life 13) EDSP 423-Consultation and Science………………………….4 Collaboration in Education…..3 2) CHEM 105-Chemistry, Man and 14) EDSP 414 – Career Education Society…………………………3 for Students with Disabilities 3 E) Social Sciences (3 credits) 15) SPA 330 – Communication 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology Science ...... 3 ...... 3 16) SPA 340 – Speech and F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Language Development ... 3 Fine Arts section of the Core 17) SPA 364 – Articulation Curriculum Disorders ...... 3 G) Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the 18) SPA 491A - Extended Humanities section of the Core Experience in SLP: Articulation Curriculum Disorders Lab)…………….2 H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to 19) SPA 370 – Methods of Clinical the Constitution section of the Core Management ...... 3 Curriculum 20) SPA 400 – Assessment of I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer Communication Disorders…3 to the Cultural Diversity section of 21) SPA 491C - Extended the Core Curriculum Experience in SLP: Assessment II) Major Requirements ...... 86 Lab…………...... 2 1) EDSP 432 – Serving Individuals 22) SPA 401 – Fluency and Voice with Disabilities and Their Disorders ...... 3 Families………………………3 23) SPA 439 – Neurology and 2) EDU 203 – Introduction to Speech Pathology ...... 3 Special Education ...... 3 24) SPA 441 – Clinical Practicum 3) EDU 210 – Nevada School ...... 10 Law...... 2 25) SPA 461-Articulation II: 4) Choose one from the following: Diagnosis and Treatment of a) EDU 214 – Preparing Speech Disorders...... 2 Teachers To Use 26) SPA 466 – Rehabilitation for Technology ...... 3 Hearing Handicapped...... 3 b) EDUC 416-Internet 27) SPA 467 – Communication and Application for Language Disorders in Children Educators……………..3 ...... 3 c) EDUC 417-Literacy and 28) SPA 491B-Extended Technology…………….3 Experience in SLP: 5) EDRL 442 – Literacy Instruction Communication and Language I ………...……………………3 Disorders Lab ...... 2 6) ENG 211- Introduction to Summary of credit requirements for Linguistics…………………3 the Bachelor of Arts in Speech 7) PSY 210 – Statistical Methods Pathology ...... 3 College Core Curriculum ...... 31-41 101

Major Requirements ...... 86 11) SPA 491C-Extended Experience in Electives ...... 0-7 SLP: Assessment Lab.…………..2 Total Credits ...... 124 SPRING II 12) SPA 370 – Methods of Clinical Management ...... 3 Post-Baccalaureate Speech and 13) SPA 461-Articulation II: Diagnosis and Language Education Program Treatment of Speech Disorders…2 (SLEP) 14) PSY 430 – Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood...... 3 The Post-Baccalaureate Speech and SUMMER II Language Education Program provides an 15) EDSP 423 – Consultation and opportunity for students with a bachelor’s Collaboration in Education...... 3 degree or higher to apply for the 16) SPA 401 – Fluency and Voice endorsement for speech and language Disorders...... 3 impairment from the Nevada Department of 17) SPA 466 – Rehabilitation of Hearing Education or obtain the necessary academic Handicapped...... 3 requirements to apply to graduate programs FALL III in speech pathology and audiology. This 18) SPA 467 – Communication and endorsement is limited to the public school Language Disorders in Children. 3 systems in the state of Nevada. 19) SPA 491B – Extended Experience in SLP: Communication and Language The Post-Baccalaureate Speech and Disorders Lab...... 2 Language Education Program does not lead 20) EDRL 442 – Literacy Instruction to a degree. Students completing the I………… ...... 2 program will need to apply for a teaching SPRING III license through the Nevada Department of 21) SPA 441 – Clinical Practicum. .... 10 Education.

EACH PROGRAM BEGINS IN THE FALL MINOR AND COURSES MUST BE TAKEN IN THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE: Minor in Education/Instruction 1) EDU 250- Foundations of Education.. 3 FALL I: 2) EDU 203- Introduction to Special 1) SPA 301 - Survey of Speech Education………………………………..3 Pathology ...... 3 3) PSY 307- Principles of Educational 2) SPA 320 - Introduction to Phonetics 3 Psychology...... 3 3) SPA 362 - Introduction to Audiology 3 4) Nine credits of upper division education courses The following courses required program o Literacy (3 credits) admission: . Elementary Majors (Choose SPRING I One) 4) SPA 330 - Communication Science 3 . EDRL 442 - Literacy 5) SPA 340 - Speech and Language Instruction I…… 3 Development ...... 3 . EDRL 443 - Literacy 6) EDU 203 – Introduction to Special Instruction II….. 3 Education ...... 3 . EDRL 427 - Teaching SUMMER I Writing across School 7) SPA 364 - Articulation and Voice Curriculum...3 Disorders ...... 3 OR 8) SPA 491A-Extended Experience in SLP: . Secondary Majors (Choose Articulation Disorders Lab.… ...... 2 One) 9) EDSP 432 – Serving Individuals with . EDRL 427 - Teaching Disabilities and Their Families ...... 3 Writing across School FALL II Curriculum...3 10) SPA 400 - Assessment of . EDRL 451B- Content Area Communication Disorders...... 3 Literacy Secondary….3 102

o Pedagogy (3 credits) contemporary issues, information literacy, . Elementary Majors (Choose and strategies to promote academic One) success. . EDEL 433- Teaching Elementary School EDU 203 Mathematics…...3 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL . EDEL 443 - Teaching EDUCATION (3+0) 3 credits Elementary School Survey of the characteristics, training, and Science…..3 educational needs of students with various . EDEL 453 - Teaching exceptionalities. Designed for Elementary School Social undergraduate students in Science .3 elementary/special education, general OR education, nursing, psychology and related . Secondary Majors (Choose fields. One) . EDSC 321 - Secondary EDU 206 Pedagogy I...3 CLASSROOM LEARNING . EDSC 408 – Classroom ENVIRONMENTS (3+0) 3 credits Management Function and analysis of elementary school Secondary….3 classrooms, daily activities and methods of behavior management. Pre-requisite(s): o Specialty Area (3 credits) EDU 250. (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to . Special Education (Choose Alternative Route to Licensure majors.) One) . EDSP 432 - Serving EDU 208 Individuals with Disabilities STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES and Their Families…..3 AND BACKGROUNDS (3+0) 3 credits . EDSP 414 - Career A study of instructional techniques for use Education for Students with with learners with mild/moderate disabilities Disabilities….3 from culturally diverse OR backgrounds. Addresses assessment and . TESL (Choose One) instructional methods, accommodations, . EDRL 471- Language adaptations, strategies, and materials Acquisition, Development appropriate for teaching individuals with and Learning…..3 exceptionalities in a variety of educational . EDRL 474 - Methods for settings. English Language Learners...3 EDU 210 OR NEVADA SCHOOL LAW (2+0) 2 credits . Bilingual (Choose One) This course is designed to acquaint . EDRL 471- Language prospective teachers with the legal aspects Acquisition, Development of the school setting, identify legal issues in and Learning…..3 education, and illustrates the implications of . EDRL 483- Methods in laws/mandates in the schools. Concepts Bilingual Education….3 covered include teacher liability, teacher/student right to free speech and privacy, and accommodations for religious practices and students with disabilities. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EDU 214 Education PREPARING TEACHERS TO USE EDU 111 TECHNOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN The course focuses on the operation and EDUCATION (3+0) 3 credits utilization of technology applications in the An introduction to education as a career classroom for teaching and learning. choice, with a focus on historical and Students practice using web-based 103 resources, educational software, and and centers using a wide range of instructional technology tools for effective instructional technologies. teaching and learning in the 21st century classroom. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 250. EDUC 492 (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to Speech EDUCATION INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 Pathology and Speech Pathology Post- credits) Baccalaureate majors.) Action or library research in an appropriate area of curriculum, teaching, and learning. EDU 250 Maximum of 6 credits. Pre-requisite(s): FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3+0) 3 Admission to the Teacher Preparation credits Program and permission of instructor. S/U A foundations course in education and Grading. introduction to the philosophy, history, and sociology of modern education. Emphasis is EDUC 495 placed on current trends in education. Field EDUCATION TOPICS: SUBTITLE VARIES Experience hours required. 1 to 3 credits Specialized instruction designed to develop EDUC 399 breadth of understanding in current FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL curriculum and instruction topics for TECHNOLOGY (3+0) credits elementary, secondary and special This course is an overview of the field of education teachers. Maximum of 12 credits. educational technology, emphasizing current issues, technology use, planning, and EDUC 497 evaluation and synthesis of research. EDUCATION WORKSHOP/PROJECT: Students will explore the effects of SUBTITLE VARIES 1 to 3 credits technology on education, including issues of Emerging problems in curriculum, teaching, equity, student achievement, and instructor and learning. Maximum of 12 credits. efficacy. Education - Elementary EDUC 409 EDEL 433 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION (3+0) 3 credits MATHEMATICS (3+0) 3 credits Emphasis on the use of technology as a tool Mathematical and psychological bases for to create a constructivist, higher order scope, sequence and appropriate thinking, learning environment. Students will instructional strategies in elementary and become proficient in a wide range of middle school mathematics. Field instructional technologies. Experience hours required. Pre-requisite(s): MATH 123 and admission to the Teacher EDUC 416 Preparation Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do INTERNET APPICATION FOR not apply to Alternative Route to Licensure EDUCATORS (3+0) credits majors.) Examines methods of integrating technology into teaching and learning. Students EDEL 441 actively explore interactive technologies, STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM- telecommunications, educational ELEMENTARY SCIENCE (PHYSICS multimedia, student and teacher productivity EMPHASIS) (4+0) 4 credits tools, online collaborative applications, and Elementary science curriculum standards as other educational online resources. outlined by state and national agencies. Emphasis is placed on teacher knowledge EDUC 417 and skills of physics content and integration LITERACY & TECHNOLOGY (3+0) credits of effective science pedagogy. Examines appropriate and effective uses of Does not satisfy the Natural Science Core technology in literacy development. Curriculum requirement. Pre-requisite(s): Explores impact of technology on definition Admission to the Teacher Preparation of literacy. 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EDEL 443 Education - Deaf and Hard of TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hearing SCIENCE (3+0) 3 credits EDHH 300 Current methods and materials for teaching TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO THE life, physical, and earth science using DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING process skills, guided discovery activities, STUDENT I (3+0) 3 credits and curriculum integration techniques. Field This course emphasizes content and Experience hours required. Pre-requisite(s): pedagogical knowledge with a standards- Admission to the Teacher Preparation based design for instruction in mathematics, Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to K-2 including accommodations or Alternative Route to Licensure majors.) modifications necessary for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Field EDEL 445 Experience hours required. Pre-requisite(s): CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Admission to the Teacher Preparation ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE Program. (EARTH SCIENCE EMPHASIS) (4+0) 4 credits EDHH 301 Elementary science curriculum standards as TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO THE outlined by state and national agencies. DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING Emphasis is placed on teacher knowledge STUDENT II (3+0) 3 credits and skills of earth science content and This course emphasizes content and integration of effective science pedagogy. pedagogical knowledge with a standards- Does not satisfy the Natural Science Core based design for instruction in mathematics, Curriculum requirement. 3-5 including accommodations or Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher modifications necessary for students who Preparation Program. are deaf and hard of hearing. Pre- requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher EDEL 453 Preparation Program, EDHH 300. TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SOCIAL SCIENCE (3+0) 3 credits EDHH 302 Teaching content and processes for social TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO THE studies in elementary school classrooms. DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING Development of instructional materials and STUDENT III (3+0) 3 credits techniques. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to This course emphasizes content and the Teacher Preparation Program. (Pre- pedagogical knowledge with a standards- requisite(s) do not apply to Alternative Route based design for instruction in mathematics, to Licensure majors.) 6-8 including accommodations or modifications necessary for students who EDEL 483 are deaf and hard of hearing. Field ELEMENTARY SUPERVISED STUDENT Experience hours required. Pre-requisite(s): TEACHING (12 credits) S/U only Admission to the Teacher Preparation Full-time supervised practice teaching in a Program, EDHH 301. K-5 placement. Formal application and acceptance. Maximum of 12 credits Pre- EDHH 303 requisite(s): Completion of ALL core and TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO THE education courses. Passing score on PPST DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING or Praxis I test. Due to the nature of this STUDENT IV (3+0) 3 credits course, participants will not be allowed to This course emphasizes content and register for any additional courses the pedagogical knowledge with a standards- semester they are enrolled in student based design for instruction in mathematics, teaching without direct approval of the Dean 9-12 including accommodations or of the School of Education. Course Fee: modifications necessary for students who $250 are deaf and hard of hearing. Pre- requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program, EDHH 302.

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EDHH 304 EDHH 402 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR THE LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR THE DEAF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (3+0) 3 AND HARD OF HEARING III (3+0) 3 credits credits This course emphasizes content and Introduction to management of the pedagogical knowledge with a standards- elementary classroom by surveying based design for instruction in literature in supervising psychosocial Reading/Language Arts instruction, 6-8, environment, physical environment, including accommodations or modifications curriculum implementation, fundamentals of necessary for students who are deaf and classroom control, discipline, and monitoring hard of hearing. Field Experience required. of student learning. Special emphasis will be Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher given to the organization of the classroom to Preparation Program, EDHH 401. accommodate needs and behaviors of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. EDHH 403 Field Experience hours required. Pre- LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR THE DEAF requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher AND HARD OF HEARING IV (3+0) 3 Preparation Program. credits This course emphasizes content and EDHH 305 pedagogical knowledge with a standards- AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE (3+0) 3 based design for instruction in credits Reading/Language Arts instruction, 9-12, Discussion of various aspects of American including accommodations or modifications Deaf Culture including the characteristics of necessary for students who are deaf and deafness, deaf people, the deaf community hard of hearing. Pre-requisite(s): Admission as defined by Audiological and/or cultural to the Teacher Preparation Program, EDHH means and culture as reflected in the arts 402. and language of Deaf people. EDHH 404 EDHH 400 TECHNOLOGY IN CLASSROOM WITH LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR THE DEAF STUDENTS WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD AND HARD OF HEARING I (3+0) 3 credits OF HEARING (3+0) 3 credits This course emphasizes content and Uses of microcomputers in operation, word pedagogical knowledge with a standards- processing and LOGO applicable to based design for instruction in classroom for teachers to operate and utilize Reading/Language Arts instruction, K-2, microcomputers in education. Special including accommodations or modifications emphasis will be given to adaptations of necessary for students who are deaf and technology required for students who are hard of hearing. Field Experience hours deaf and hard of hearing to be successful. required. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Field Experience required. Pre-requisite(s): Teacher Preparation Program. Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. EDHH 401 LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR THE DEAF EDHH 405 AND HARD OF HEARING II (3+0) 3 credits TEACHING SCIENCE FOR STUDENTS This course emphasizes content and WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF pedagogical knowledge with a standards- HEARING (3+0) 3 credits based design for instruction in Materials, procedures, classical techniques Reading/Language Arts instruction, 3-5, in the teaching of science to children K-8, including accommodations or modifications including curricular accommodations or necessary for students who are deaf and modifications necessary for students who hard of hearing. Pre-requisite(s): Admission are deaf and hard of hearing. Field to the Teacher Preparation Program, EDHH Experience required. Pre-requisite(s): 400. Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

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EDHH 406 teachers to work with pupils in elementary TEACHING SOCIAL SCIENCES FOR and secondary schools. STUDENTS WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (3+0) 3 credits EDRL 407 Teaching content and processes for social TEACHING LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits studies in elementary school classrooms. Integration of reading, language arts, and Development of instructional materials and literature for diverse learners. Students will techniques, including curricular examine literature critically by reading accommodations or modifications necessary outside of class and reflecting on various for students who are deaf and hard of issues connected with adolescent and hearing. Field Experience required. Pre- children’s literature. Focus is placed on text requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher selection, student engagement, and Preparation Program. comprehension strategies. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 250. EDHH 407 SIMULTANEOUS COMMUNICATION (3+0) EDRL 427 3 credits TEACHING WRITING ACROSS SCHOOL Also known as sim-con or total CURRICULUM (3+0) 3 credits communication, this course will explore the Introduction to current theories and practices methodologies used for instruction (SEE in the teaching of writing. Focus on writing vASL) and the controversies surrounding its for learning in all subject areas. Students will advantages and disadvantages. Pre- review the writing process, including requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher assessment and conferencing strategies. Preparation Program. Pre-requisite(s): EDRL 442 and admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. EDHH 408 (Pre-requisites do not apply to Alternative SPECIAL TOPICS (3+0) 3 credits Route to Licensure majors.) Specialized instruction designed to develop breadth of understanding in current EDRL 442 curriculum and instruction topics for deaf LITERACY INSTRUCTION I (3+0) 3 credits and hard of hearing teachers. Field Learning theories and practice relating to Experience required. Pre-requisite(s): reading, writing, oral language and literature Admission to the Teacher Preparation for the K-3 grades. Pre-requisite(s): EDU Program. 250. (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to Speech Pathology and Alternative Route to EDHH 483 Licensure majors.) SUPERVISED STUDENT TEACHING (12+0) 12 credits S/U only EDRL 443 Formal application and acceptance. LITERACY INSTRUCTION II (3+0) 3 credits Maximum of 12 credits. Pre-requisite(s): Learning and instruction in reading, writing, Completion of ALL core and education oral language and literature for the 4-8 courses. Passing score on PPST or Praxis I grades. Pre-requisite(s): EDRL 442 and test. Due to the nature of this course, admission to the Teacher Preparation participating will not be allowed to register Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to for any additional courses the semester they Alternative Route to Licensure majors.) are enrolled in student teaching without direct approval of the Department Dean. EDRL 451A Course Fee: $250 CONTENT AREA LITERACY ELEMENTARY (3+0) 3 credits Education Reading/Language Strategies for developing comprehension EDRL 402 and critical reading and writing in content LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS (3+0) areas for students in grades K-8. 3 credits Pre-requisite(s): EDU 250. (Pre-requisite(s) Acquaintance with and critical analysis of do not apply to Alternative Route to children and young adult literature, including Licensure majors.) various cultural perspectives, that prepares 107

EDRL 451B EDRL 474 CONTENT AREA LITERACY METHODS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SECONDARY (3+0) 3 credits LEARNERS (3+0) 3 credits Strategies for developing comprehension Introduction to English as a Second and critical reading and writing in content Language (ESL) methods, strategies, and areas for students in grades 7-12. instruction, including topics for teaching and Pre-requisite(s): EDU 250 and admission to accommodating English Language Learners the Teacher Preparation Program. (Pre- (ELLs) with and without special needs in requisite(s) do not apply to Alternative Route inclusive classrooms. Pre-requisite(s): to Licensure majors.) Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to EDRL 461 TESL and Alternative Route to Licensure DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT AND majors.) INSTRUCTION LITERACY (3+0) 3 credits Emphasis on developmental instruction with EDRL 475 children who have difficulty learning to read, ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION small group instruction and applications in ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (3+0) 3 the classroom. Field Experience hours credits required. Pre-requisite(s): EDRL 442, Review and administration of formal and Admission to the Teacher Preparation informal assessments to determine stages Program. Pre-requisite(s) or Co-requisite: of English language proficiency. The EDRL 443. process for identifying and serving English language learners, including state and EDRL 471 federal guidelines, is addressed. LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING (3+0) 3 Preparation Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do credits not apply to TESL and Alternative Route to Contemporary philosophies of second Licensure majors.) language acquisition, with selected topics related to language use and ideology. EDRL 477 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ENGLISH EDRL 472 LANGUAGE LEARNERS (3+0) 3 credits METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY ENGLISH Course will explore first and second LANGUAGE LEARNERS (3+0) 3 credits language acquisition, English language Systematic instruction to help ESL students structure, learning styles, the effects of (1) adjust to school; (2) acquire English for culture on learning, and ways to make self-help and for extended interaction; (3) content comprehensible to the ESL students develop English for extended learning. Pre- in the general classroom. Curriculum will be requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher analyzed to ensure success for language Preparation Program. learners. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. (Pre- EDRL 473 requisite(s) do not apply to TESL and METHODS FOR ADOLESCENT & ADULT Alternative Route to Licensure majors.) ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (3+0) 3 credits EDRL 481 Overview of methods and materials for ESL SOCIOPOLITICAL CONTEXTS OF instruction in secondary schools/adult BILINGUALISM (3+0) 3 credits language programs. Emphasis on In-depth history of developments application of national standards for second internationally. Analysis of current theory language instruction. Pre-requisite(s): and research and study of social and Admission to the Teacher Preparation pedagogical implications of research and Program. practice. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

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EDRL 483 and applied. This course should be taken in METHODS IN BILINGUAL the semester prior to student teaching. Field EDUCATION (3+0) 3 credits experience hours required. Pre-requisite(s): Methods for primary language instruction Admission to the Teacher Preparation emphasizing listening, speaking, reading, Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to and writing skills. Pre- Alternative Route to Licensure majors.) requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do EDSC 404 not apply to Bilingual Certification majors.) SECONDARY PEDAGOGY II (3+0) 3 credits EDRL 485 Develops prospective teacher’s ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION understanding of the sue of technology to BILINGUAL EDUCATION (3+0) 3 credits create motivating, effective lessons and the Examination a variety of methods of basic principles of successful classroom alternative assessments in both English and assessment techniques. Students will Spanish. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the create and develop Wikis for both classroom Teacher Preparation Program. (Pre- instruction and professional portfolios. Use requisite(s) do not apply to Bilingual of teaching technology is emphasized Certification majors.) throughout this course. Field experience in secondary school setting is required. Pre- EDRL 487 requisite(s): EDU 250, EDSC 321 and CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT admission to the Teacher Preparation BILINGUAL EDUCATION (3+0) 3 credits Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to Emphasis placed on techniques and Alternative Route to Licensure majors.) strategies for language and literacy development as well as the examination and EDSC 408 evaluation of bilingual materials. Pre- CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher SECONDARY EDUCATION (3+0) 3 credits Preparation Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do Emphasis on effective classroom not apply to Bilingual Certification majors.) management techniques and management programs for the secondary school Education - Secondary environment. Students develop and EDSC 321 evaluate teaching philosophies and SECONDARY PEDAGOGY I (3+0) 3 classroom management plans. Topics credits include school and classroom climates, A study of effective instructional planning student motivation, effective communication, and techniques at the secondary level. and problem solving. Field experience Emphasis on decision making, learning hours required. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 250 principles, instructional strategies, planning, and objective writing. Field Experience EDSC 433 hours required. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 250, TEACHING SECONDARY ENGLISH (3+0) Admission to the Teacher Preparation 3 credits Program, completion of at least half of This course will address instructional content major requirement. approaches and resources for students in (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to Alternative secondary English settings. Specific Route to Licensure majors.) methods for engaging students and ensuring acquisition of skills will be reviewed and EDSC 403 applied. This course should be taken in the TEACHING METHODS SECONDARY semester prior to student teaching. Field (SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREA) (3+0) 3 experience hours required. Pre-requisite(s): credits Admission to the Teacher Preparation Course will address instructional Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do not apply to approaches and resources for students in Alternative Route to Licensure majors.) secondary settings by content area. Specific methods for engaging students and ensuring acquisition of skills will be reviewed 109

EDSC 453 semester they are enrolled in student TEACHING SECONDARY MATHEMATICS teaching without direct approval of the Dean (3+0) 3 credits of the School of Education. Course Fee: Methods, materials, teaching techniques $250 and strategies unique to secondary mathematics; curriculum; classroom Education - Special Education organization; test construction/evaluation, EDSP 423 use of technology and resources. This CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATION course should be taken in the semester prior IN EDUCATION (3+0) 3 credits to student teaching. Field experience hours To prepare special education personnel, required. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the classroom teachers, related services Teacher Preparation Program. (Pre- personnel, and other support staff for requisite(s) do not apply to Alternative Route collaborative consultation and teamwork in to Licensure majors.) serving the educational needs of students and their families. Consideration of the role EDSC 463 of home and parents in the educational TEACHING SECONDARY SCIENCE (3+0) programming for exceptional children and 3 credits practical and positive strategies which can Methods, materials, teaching techniques be used in working with parents will be and strategies unique to secondary science; discussed. The context, process and curriculum; classroom organization; test content of school consultation will be construction/evaluation, use of technology addressed in the course. Prerequisite(s): and resources. This course should be taken Admission to the Teacher Preparation or in the semester prior to student teaching. Speech Pathology program. Field experience hours required. Pre- requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher EDSP 402 Preparation Program. (Pre-requisite(s) do SPECIAL TOPICS 1 to 3 credits not apply to Alternative Route to Licensure Specialized instruction designed to develop majors.) breadth of understanding in current curriculum and instruction topics for EDSC 473 elementary, secondary and special TEACHING SECONDARY SOCIAL education teachers. Maximum of 6 credits. STUDIES (3+0) 3 credits Methods, materials, teaching techniques EDSP 411 and strategies unique to secondary social STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN studies and history; curriculum; classroom GENERAL EDUCATION SETTINGS (3+0) organization; test construction/evaluation, 3 credits use of technology and resources. This Preparation of teachers to deal with course should be taken in the semester prior assessment and program development for to student teaching. Field experience hours students with disabilities who are included in required. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the general education classrooms. Teacher Preparation Program. (Pre- requisite(s) do not apply to Alternative Route EDSP 414 to Licensure majors.) CAREER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (3+0) 3 credits EDSC 483 This course will focus on the implementation SECONDARY SUPERVISED TEACHING of transition requirements for secondary INTERNSHIP (12 credits) S/U only level students and techniques to develop Full-time supervised practice teaching in a career readiness for all grades. Pre- 7-12 placement. Formal application and requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher acceptance. Maximum of 12 credits. Pre- Preparation Program or Speech Pathology requisite(s): Completion of all core and Program. education courses. Passing score on PPST or Praxis I test. Due to the nature of this course, participants will not be allowed to register for any additional courses the 110

EDSP 432 EDSP 452 SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR EDUCATION TEACHERS (3+0) 3 credits FAMILIES (3+0) 3 credits Focus on the assessment of students with Facilitating the interrelationship of varied disabilities in all content areas and services for students with disabilities. Focus performance domains. Techniques in the includes working with parents, professionals, use of standardized and informal and community services. assessments will be reviewed and applied. Students will learn strategies that can be EDSP 443 used to integrate assessment into both SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM: instruction and the IEP process. Pre- GENERAL METHOD (3+0) 3 credits requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Special instructional methods for students Preparation Program. with cognitive and behavioral disorders. Includes instruction in IEP goals and EDSP 453 objectives. Pre-requisite(s): EDRL 442 or BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES EDRL 443, and Admission to the Teacher FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Preparation Program. Co-requisite(s): EDSP (3+0) 3 credits 432. Principles of behavior management and social learning theory to aid parents and EDSP 445 educators in improving academic and social CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH behavior of students with disabilities in the AUTISM (3+0) 3 credits classroom and home settings. An overview of the characteristics, Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher identification, and educational Preparation Program. considerations of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). An in-depth study EDSP 454 of the definition, categories and identification BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES of ASD will be followed by an overview of AUTISM (3+0) 3 credits current issues and service delivery options Course is designed to teach the knowledge considered to be best practices in the field of and skills necessary to apply best practice autism. strategies associated with behavior characteristics and challenges that exist EDSP 446 among students with autism. CURRICULUM AND METHODS FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM EDSP 455 (3+0) 3 credits ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR Teaching strategies and methods for INIDVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (3+0) 3 teaching students with Autism Spectrum credits Disorder (ASD). An overview of the nature Overview of low and high end assistive and characteristics of ASD will be followed technology. Course content will include by an in-depth study of educational and various computer software and hardware behavioral interventions, with an emphasis adaptations that can be used to compensate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and for academic, communication, and physical Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), recognized challenges among students with and without best practices in the field of autism.. identified disabilities. This course has been designed to ensure that students demonstrate required EDSP 493 knowledge and skill in the area of methods SUPERVISED INTERNSHIP IN SPECIAL and strategies for teaching students who EDUCATION (12 credits) S/U only have Autism identified under the Autism Full-time supervised practice teaching with Endorsement criteria, Nevada Department exceptional children in a K-5 placement. of Education (NAC 391.378) Placement will be 8 weeks in an elementary classroom and 8 weeks in a special education setting. Formal application and acceptance. Maximum of 12 credits. Pre- 111 requisite(s): Completion of ALL core and SPA 340 education courses. Passing score on PPST SPEECH AND LANGUAGE or Praxis I test. Due to the nature of this DEVELOPMENT (3+0) 3 credits course, participants will not be allowed to This course presents theories of normal register for any additional courses the speech and language development, semester they are enrolled in student describes stages of acquisition, and teaching without direct approval of the Dean introduces basic understandings of oral of the School of Education. Course Fee: communicative disorders and linguistic $250 diversity. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Speech Pathology Program. Speech Pathology and Audiology SPA 301 SPA 362 SURVEY OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY (3+0) INTRODUCTION TO AUDIOLOGY (3+0) 3 3 credits credits An introduction to the field of speech- This is an introduction to the disorders of language pathology and human audition, the assessment of auditory communication disorders. This course function, the anatomy and physiology of encompasses a survey of normal speech hearing system, aural rehabilitation, and and language development and disorders. other intervention strategies. The course also includes discussions concerning public attitudes affecting SPA 364 educational, psycho-social, vocational ARTICULATION DISORDERS (3+0) 3 opportunities, and resources for persons credits with one or more of the various disorders in The causes and characteristics of communication. Mastery and application of articulatory and phonological disorders are professional and technical vocabulary is a discussed. Basic assessment and treatment major focus. Observation hours are required strategies are incorporated as well. Pre- for this course. requisite(s): SPA 301, SPA 320, SPA 330, and SPA 340. Admission to the Speech SPA 320 Pathology program. INTRODUCTION TO PHONETICS (3+0) 3 credits SPA 365 This course is a study of the principles of the ADVANCED AUDIOLOGICAL International Phonetic Alphabet. It ASSESSMENT (3+0) 3 credits encompasses transcriptions of spoken The theory and application of audiological language and how these transcriptions are evaluation procedures will be presented. used with speech disorders. Pre-requisite or Pre-requisite(s): SPA 362. Admission to the Co-requisite: SPA 301. Speech Pathology program.

SPA 330 SPA 370 COMMUNICATION SCIENCE (3+0) 3 METHODS OF CLINICAL MANAGEMENT credits (3+0) 3 credits Introduction to the anatomy, physiology and Therapy and clinical management of neuromuscular systems pertaining to problems of disordered speech and speech, language, and hearing. The language. Includes clinical equipment and interaction of the respiratory system with materials for use in the public school setting. phonation and its modification by resonation . Pre-requisite(s): SPA 301, SPA 320, SPA and articulation will be emphasized. Neural 340. Admission to the Speech Pathology control of speech production and the program. cerebral organization of language will be discussed. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the SPA 400 Speech Pathology Program. ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (3+0) 3 credits This course will provide the student with knowledge of assessment concepts and procedures in speech and language and 112 ways to develop competencies necessary to weeks. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the conduct such assessments. Pre-requisite(s): Speech Pathology program. Course Fee: SPA 301, SPA 320, SPA 330, and SPA 364. $250 Admission to the Speech Pathology program. Prerequisite(s) or Co-requisite(s): SPA 441A SPA 467 CLINICAL PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR I: OBSERVATION (1+0) 1 credit SPA 401 The practicum and accompanying seminar FLUENCY AND VOICE DISORDERS (3+0) will provide students the opportunity to 3 credits observe practicing speech and language Disorders of speech rhythm and fluency. pathologist conducting assessments and Emphasis on etiology, diagnosis, and therapy in school settings. A minimum of 20 methods of treatment in children and adults. hours of observation is required. The Pre-requisite(s): SPA 301, SPA 330, SPA accompanying seminar will include lectures, 340. Admission to the Speech Pathology discussions, activities, and simulations to program. support observations in the field. Pre- requisite(s): Admission to the Speech SPA 439 Pathology program. NEUROLOGY and SPEECH PATHOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits SPA 441B Examination of the normal neurological CLINICAL PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR II: processes and functions of the brain and its DIRECT ASSESSMENT (3+0) 3 credits relationship to swallowing, speech, language The practicum and accompanying seminar and hearing. Sensory, motor, and cognitive will provide students the opportunity to functions emphasized. Pre-requisite(s): SPA observe and conduct direct assessments in 330 and admission to the Speech Pathology school settings. Practicum will occur during program. after school hours in Child Find locations and other similar settings. A minimum of 5 SPA 441 hours of observation and 25 hours of direct CLINICAL PRACTICUM (10+0) 10 credits assessment hours are required. Students Formal application and acceptance. This should anticipate spending 3-6 hours weekly seminar and practicum provides students in their assigned practicum placement in with a means to organize and manage a order to obtain the required minimum hours school-based speech-language therapy of direct assessment. Performance and caseload. Students will learn to write progress in practicum takes precedence reports, schedule students on their over the minimum required hours. The caseload, determine eligibility, work with accompanying seminar will include lectures, school teams, etc. The on-site practicum will discussions, activities, and simulations to prepare students in speech-language support observations and direct assessment pathology to plan for and provide hours in the field. Pre-requisite(s): SPA appropriate speech and language therapy to 441A. Admission to the Speech Pathology children in a school setting while receiving program. Course Fee: $100 the necessary support during the weekly seminars. Students will conduct SPA 441C assessments and evaluate student CLINICAL PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR III: performance in a variety of speech and DIRECT THERAPY (4+0) 4 credits language areas. They will be expected to The practicum and accompanying seminar write lessons plans and Individual Education will provide students the opportunity to Programs (IEPs). They will participate in IEP observe and conduct direct therapy in meetings for initial placements and annual school settings. Practicum will occur during reviews for students with speech-language summer in extended school year locations impairments and for students with other and other similar programs. A minimum of disabilities. Gradually, they will assume 40 hours of direct therapy hours are supervised responsibility of the students required. Students should anticipate assigned to the master clinician’s caseload. spending 140 hours over a 4-week period in The practicum is full-day for a duration of 16 their assigned practicum placement in order 113 to obtain the required minimum hours of disorders. Students will be expected to direct therapy. Performance and progress in demonstrate use of materials in mock practicum takes precedence over the therapy sessions, administration of minimum required hours. The accompanying assessments, and lesson planning. Pre- seminar will include lectures, discussions, requisite(s): SPA 301, SPA 320, SPA 330, activities, and simulations to support and SPA 340. Admission to the Speech observations and direct therapy hours in the Pathology program. Co-requisite(s): SPA field. Pre-requisite(s): SPA 441B. Admission 364 to the Speech Pathology program. Course Fee: $150 SPA 491B EXTENDED EXPERIENCE IN SLP: SPA 461 COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE ARTICULATION II: DIAGNOSIS AND DISORDERS LAB (2+0) 2 credits TREATMENT OF SPEECH DISORDERS The SPA 491B lab will provide students (2+0) 2 credits hands-on practice with assessments and The course will extend the knowledge-base treatment materials relative to in the area of speech sound disorders communication and language initially presented in SPA 364. Evaluation disorders. Students will be expected to and treatment of organic and phonological demonstrate use of materials in mock speech disorders. Emphasis on etiology, therapy sessions, administration of diagnosis, and methods of treatment in assessments, and lesson planning. Pre- children. . Pre-requisite(s): SPA 364 and requisite(s): SPA 320, SPA 340, Admission admission to the Speech Pathology to the Speech Pathology program. Co- program. requisite(s): SPA 467

SPA 466 SPA 491C REHABILITATION FOR HEARING EXTENDED EXPERIENCE IN SLP: HANDICAPPED (3+0) 3 credits ASSESSMENT LAB (2+0) 2 credits Problems of adjustment and language The SPA 491B lab will provide students involvement of the hearing handicapped. hands-on practice with assessments and Use of amplification. Auditory training and treatment materials relative to speech reading principles. Emphasis on communication and language Cochlear implants. Pre-requisite(s): SPA disorders. Students will be expected to 340, SPA 362. Admission to the Speech demonstrate use of materials in mock Pathology program. therapy sessions, administration of assessments, and lesson planning. Pre- SPA 467 requisite(s): SPA 301, SPA 330, SPA 364. COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE Admission to the Speech Pathology DISORDERS IN CHILDREN (3+0) 3 credits program. Co-requisite(s): SPA 400 Students will examine characteristics, incidence, and etiology of language SPA 494 disorders in children and adolescents. WORKSHOPS AND INSTITUTES: Assessment and remediation of language CURRENT ISSUES IN SPEECH AND disorders will be covered with opportunities LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (1 to 3) credits to apply skills in simulated and authentic The course will examine current topics situations. Pre-requisite(s): SPA 320, SPA related to procedures and instrumentation, 340, Admission to the Speech Pathology theoretical and ethical foundations, program. assessment, and/or treatment of communication disorders in preschool and SPA 491A school-aged populations. Topics will vary by EXTENDED EXPERIENCE IN SLP: offerings. May be repeated for additional ARTICULATION DISORDERS LAB (2+0) 2 credit not to exceed 9 credit hours. credits The SPA 491A lab will provide students hands-on practice with assessments and treatment materials relative to articulation 114

F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the SCHOOL OF LIBERAL Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum ARTS & SCIENCES G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum Bachelor of Science in H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Biology Curriculum I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer Mission Statement to the Cultural Diversity section of The Biology program identifies as its central the Core Curriculum role to create scientific literacy in addressing II) Major Requirements ...... 59 biological issues, enhancing opportunities A) Biology Courses (22 credits) for a diverse student population to enter 1) BIOL 196 – Principles of graduate, professional and entry-level Modern Biology I ...... 4 career positions in biology. The Biology 2) BIOL 197 – Principles of program infrastructure provides ongoing Modern Biology II ...... 4 support, guidance and encouragement to 3) BIOL 251 – General our students as they strive to meet personal Microbiology ...... 4 and professional goals. 4) BIOL 300 – Principles of Genetics ...... 4 Learning Outcomes 5) BIOL 405 – Molecular Biology Biology students will be supported in ...... 3 mastering the outcomes below: 6) BIOL 415 – Evolution ...... 3 B) Related Math/Science • Students will understand how Requirements (25 credits) structure-function relationships impact 1) CHEM 241 – Organic Chemistry evolution at the molecular, cellular, I ...... 4 organismal, and population levels. 2) CHEM 242 – Organic Chemistry • Students will understand how II ...... 4 electronegativity influences the 3) CHEM 474 – Biochemistry I 3 properties of life. 4) CHEM 475 – Biochemistry II 3 • Students will understand how synergy 5) PHYS 151 – General Physics I leads to emergent properties of life...... 4

6) PHYS 152 – General Physics II Curriculum ...... 4 I) College Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 7) STAT 391 – Applied Statistics A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the for Biological Sciences ...... 3 English section of the Core C) 12 credits of upper division biology Curriculum electives B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 Summary of credit requirements for credits) – Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the the Bachelor of Science in Biology Core Curriculum - College Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 C) Mathematics (4 credits) - Major Core Requirements ...... 59 1) MATH 181 – Calculus I ...... 4 - Electives (at least 9 credits must be upper D) Natural Sciences (8 credits) division) ...... 17-28 1) CHEM 121 – General Total Credits ...... 120 Chemistry I ...... 4 2) CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II ...... 4 E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum 115

Bachelor of Science in 1) CHEM 241 – Organic Chemistry I ...... 4 Biology with a Concentration 2) CHEM 242 – Organic Chemistry in Graduate School II ...... 4 3) CHEM 474 – Biochemistry I Preparation ...... 3 4) CHEM 475 – Biochemistry II Curriculum ...... 3 I) College Core Curriculum ...... 37-47 5) PHYS 151 – General Physics I A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the ...... 4 English section of the Core 6) PHYS 152 – General Physics II Curriculum ...... 4 B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 7) STAT 391 – Applied Statistics credits) – Refer to the Study and for Biological Sciences ...... 3 Technology Skills section of the C) 12 credits of upper division biology Core Curriculum electives C) Mathematics (8 credits) Summary of credit requirements for 1) MATH 181 – Calculus I ...... 4 the Bachelor of Science in Biology 2) MATH 182 – Calculus II ...... 4 NOTE: MATH 283 – Calculus III recommended. Students with a Concentration in Graduate who have taken a more advanced mathematics course than MATH 182 will have fulfilled the Mathematics requirement. School Preparation D) Natural Sciences (8 credits) - College Core Curriculum ...... 37-47 1) CHEM 121 – General - Major Core Requirements ...... 59 Chemistry I ...... 4 - Electives (at least 9 credits must be upper 2) CHEM 122 – General division) ...... 14-24 Chemistry II ...... 4 Total Credits ...... 120 E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum Bachelor of Science in F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the Business Administration Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the Mission Statement Humanities section of the Core The business program at NSC is anchored Curriculum by a well-rounded business core and a H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to strong focus on technology and innovation. the Constitution section of the Core Our commitment to technology is reflected in Curriculum what students study, but also how we teach. I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer The study of technology keeps us on the to the Cultural Diversity section of leading edge of industry advances, and our the Core Curriculum use of technology in the classroom creates a II) Major Requirements ...... 59 progressive and engaging learning A) Biology Courses (22 credits) experience. 1) BIOL 196 – Principles of Modern Biology I ...... 4 Our program also is defined by real-world 2) BIOL 197 – Principles of examples and business cases that prepare Modern Biology II ...... 4 students to meet the evolving demands of 3) BIOL 251 – General modern market. From a look at how Microbiology ...... 4 Facebook rewrites the rules of marketing to 4) BIOL 300 – Principles of a study of corporate ethics through the lens Genetics ...... 4 of the “Great Recession,” our versatile 5) BIOL 405 – Molecular Biology program will keep students at the forefront of ...... 3 the debate. 6) BIOL 415 – Evolution ...... 3 B) Related Math/Science Supporting these elements of our program is Requirements (25 credits) a superb liberal arts and sciences 116 foundation that trains students in the critical C) Mathematics (6 credits) thinking and communication skills needed to 1) MATH 124 – College Algebra identify, define and resolve practical ...... 3 problems, no matter where and when they 2) MATH 132 – Finite may surface. Overall, this combination of Mathematics ...... 3 business acumen and real-world adaptability D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) - helps ensure that students can meet the Refer to the Natural Sciences challenges of a dynamic global economy section of the Core Curriculum and craft a future of their own choosing. E) Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Transfer credits of business pre-requisite Core Curriculum (e.g. pre-business core) or business major F) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the classes are considered only for those Fine Arts section of the Core courses completed within the 7-year period Curriculum prior to admission to the business program. G) Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Grades below a “C-” carry no credit towards Humanities section of the Core major requirements. Curriculum H) Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to Learning Outcomes the Constitution section of the Core NSC business students develop skills and Curriculum aptitudes in the following areas: I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer • Standard 1: Ethical and legal to the Cultural Diversity section of responsibilities in organizations and the Core Curriculum society II) Additional College Requirements .. 33 • Standard 2: Financial theories, A) Social Science Requirements (3 analysis, reporting, and markets credits) - Refer to the Social • Standard 3: Creation of value Sciences section of the Core through the integrated production Curriculum and distribution of goods, services, B) Communications (9 credits) and information 1) COM 101 – Fundamentals of Speech Communication ... 3 • Standard 4: Group and individual dynamics in organizations 2) COM 102 – Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 • Standard 5: Statistical data analysis 3) ENG 407A – Fundamentals of and management science as they Business Writing ...... 3 support decision-making processes C) Pre-Business Core (21 credits) through an organization Courses in the pre-business core • Standard 6: Information must earn a grade of “C-“ or higher technologies as they influence the 1) ACC 201 – Financial structure and processes of Accounting ...... 3 organizations and economics, and 2) ACC 202 – Managerial as they influence the roles and Accounting ...... 3 techniques of management 3) BUS 101 – Introduction to • Standard 7: Domestic and global Business ...... 3 economic environment of 4) ECON 102 – Principles of organizations Microeconomics ...... 3 5) ECON 103 – Principles of Curriculum Macroeconomics ...... 3 I) College Core Curriculum ...... 34-45 6) ECON 261 – Principles of A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the Statistics I ...... 3 English section of the Core 7) IS 101 – Introduction to Curriculum Information Systems...... 3 B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 III) Major Requirements ...... 44 credits) - Refer to the Study and A) BLW 302 – Legal Environment Technology Skills section of the ...... 3 Core Curriculum 117

B) BUS 395 – Current Issues in Total Credits ...... 120 Business ...... 2 C) ECON 365 – Labor and the Economy ...... 3 Bachelor of Applied Science D) FIN 301 – Principles of in Criminal Justice Managerial Finance ...... 3 E) IS 301 – Management Information Systems ...... 3 Program Completion Requirements: F) MGT 301 – Principles of 1. Completion of an AAS degree in Management and Criminal Justice, or an equivalent AAS Organizational Behavior ...... 3 degree in Criminal Justice, from a G) MGT 367 – Human Resource regionally accredited community Management ...... 3 college. H) MGT 391 – Quantitative 2. A minimum of 125 credits must be Analysis ...... 3 earned with 36 or more credits in I) MGT 480 – International courses numbered 300 or above. A Management ...... 3 minimum of 32 credits must be J) MKT 301 – Marketing completed in Nevada State College Management ...... 3 upper division courses. K) SCM 352 – Operations Management ...... 3 Curriculum L) Choose one of the following 9 credit I) Completion of an AAS Degree (at least emphases: 60 credits) prior to entering the program 1) Management Emphasis II) College Core Curriculum - up to 27 (complete the following): credits. (A number of categories may • MGT 415 – Business and be fulfilled by AAS degree coursework. Society ...... 3 This will be confirmed by NSC • MGT 492 – Advanced Admissions upon receipt of an official Organizational Behavior. AAS transcript.) ...... 3 A) English (3 credits) • MGT 494 – Seminar in 1) ENG 102 – Composition II .. 3 Management...... 3 B) Mathematics (5 credits) OR 1) MATH 128 – Pre-Calculus & 2) Marketing Emphasis (complete Trigonometry ...... 5 the following): C) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the • MKT 312 – Buyer Behavior. Fine Arts section of the Core ...... 3 Curriculum • MKT 400 – Market D) Natural Sciences (4 credits) – Refer Research...... 3 to the Natural Science section of the • MKT 423 – Advertising Core Curriculum Management...... 3 E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer M) Business Capstone Course to the Social Science section of the 1) Select one course from: Core Curriculum • BUS 497 – New Venture F) Humanities (6 credits) Creation and Strategy 1) COM 101 – Fundamentals of ...... 3 Speech Communication….3 2) Refer to the Humanities section • BUS 498 – Global Business of the Core Curriculum…...3 Strategy ...... 3 G) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to Summary of credit requirements for the Constitution section of the Core the Bachelor of Science in Business Curriculum Administration H) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer - College Core Curriculum ...... 34-45 to the Cultural Diversity section of - Additional College Requirements .... 33 the Core Curriculum - Major Core Requirements ...... 44 III) Applied Science Management Core - Electives ...... 0-9 Curriculum (21 credits) 118

A) ECON 261 – Principles of Statistics Learning Outcomes I ...... 3 • Ability to effectively write a thesis driven B) ENG 407A – Fundamentals of college essay including form and Business Writing ...... 3 content as well as successful integration OR and documentation of outside sources. ENG 407B – Fundamentals of • Facility to develop significant Technical Writing ...... 3 interpretations of a wide variety of C) FIN 301 – Managerial Finance .. 3 literary texts and cultural or social D) MGT 367 – Human Resource issues. Management ...... 3 • Increased awareness and insight into E) MKT 301 – Marketing Management human life, cultures, and time periods...... 3 • Mastering language use in order to F) IS 301 – Management Information intelligently convey opinions, Systems ...... 3 interpretations, and ideas. G) PHIL 248 – Professional Ethics . 3 • An understanding of and ability to apply IV) Criminal Justice Major Courses (18 various and/or specific literary theories credits) and criticism to primary sources as well A) CRJ 315 – Intelligence Analysis 3 as to practical, social issues. B) SPAN 321 – Spanish for Law

Officers ...... 3 C) CRJ 325 – Serial Killers and Sexual Curriculum Predators ...... 3 I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 D) CRJ 448 – Police Leadership in A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the Critical Incidents ...... 3 English section of the Core E) CRJ 458 – Seminar in Emergency Curriculum Management and Admin. Planning B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 ...... 3 credits) – Refer to the Study and F) CRJ 481 – Terrorism: Theory and Technology Skills section of the Response...... 3 Core Curriculum Summary of credit requirements for C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) – Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core the Bachelor of Applied Science in Curriculum Criminal Justice D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – - AAS Degree………..At least 60 credits Refer to the Natural Sciences - Core Curriculum………up to 27 credits section of the Core Curriculum - Applied Science Core Curriculum ... 21 E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer - Criminal Justice Major Courses ...... 18 to the Social Science section of the - Electives (if needed to bring total credits Core Curriculum to 125) F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the Total Credits ...... 125 Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the Bachelor of Arts in English Humanities section of the Core Curriculum Mission Statement H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to The English program helps develop the Constitution section of the Core academic skills for critical thinking, as well Curriculum as oral and written expression. English I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer majors learn how to analyze and respond to to the Cultural Diversity section of a variety of texts. They also learn how to the Core Curriculum write in and about various academic II) Major Requirements ...... 36 disciplines. These skills allow students to A) Required Classes (6 credits) broaden their critical and social perspectives 1) ENG 298 – Writing about as well as their imagination, thereby helping Literature ...... 3 them to succeed in their collegiate and post- collegiate careers. 119

2) ENG 303 – Introduction to • ENG 451A – American Literary Theory and Criticism Literature I ...... 3 • ENG 451B – American B) 30 credits total must be completed Literature II in English requirements, at least 24 • ENG 462C – Modern of which must be from 300 or 400 American Poetry level courses. A maximum of six • ENG 467B – Modern credits can be from 200-level American Drama courses. All 30 credits must come • ENG 473C – The from classes listed in the groups Contemporary American below. A class can only count Novel towards one group, even if it • ENG 490 – Asian-American appears in more than one group. Literature 1) Group 1: British and Celtic or • ENG 494A – Native Irish Literature (at least 6 American Literature credits) • ENG 495C – African- • ENG 235 – Survey of American Literature English Literature I • ENG 496A – Themes in • ENG 236 – Survey of Modern Chicano Literature English Literature II 3) Group 3: Cultural and Ethnic • ENG 271 – Introduction to Studies (at least 6 credits) Shakespeare • ENG 290 – Introduction to • ENG 432A – Chaucer African-American Literature • ENG 434A – Shakespeare: • ENG 292 – Introduction to Tragedies Chicano Literature • ENG 434B – Shakespeare: • ENG 427A – Women and Comedies and Histories Literature • ENG 440A – Medieval • ENG 476B – History of the English Literature American Film • ENG 444A – The Romantic • ENG 477A – Film and Movement Literature • ENG 445A – The Victorian • ENG 477C – Genre Studies Period in Film • ENG 446A – Modern British • ENG 486A – Studies in Literature Postcolonial Literature and • ENG 447A – Contemporary Theory British Literature • ENG 490 – Asian-American • ENG 449A – British Literature Literature I • ENG 490A – Gender and • ENG 449B – British Sexual Identity in Literature Literature II • ENG 494A – Native 2) Group 2: American Literature (at American Literature least 6 credits) • ENG 495B – Modern • ENG 241 – Survey of African-American Literature American Literature I • ENG 495C – African- • ENG 242 – Survey of American Literature American Literature II • ENG 496A – Themes in • ENG 290 – Introduction to Modern Chicano Literature African-American Literature • ENG 497A – Topics in • ENG 292 – Introduction to Multicultural Literature Chicano Literature 4) Group 4: World and • ENG 436A – Major Figures Comparative Literature (at least in American Literature 3 credits) • ENG 450A – Studies in 20th Century Literature 120

• ENG 231 – World Literature effects of human activities on these I processes. • ENG 232 – World Literature II The degree program in Environmental and • ENG 481A – Comparative Resource Science allows students to Literature develop the skills and interdisciplinary • ENG 481B – Modern understanding needed to deal with Comparative Literature environmental issues by building on a • ENG 484A – The Bible as foundation in mathematics, natural sciences, Literature and social policy. The Environmental and • ENG 485 – Topics in Resource Science program is designed to Comparative Literature provide the broad general and scientific • ENG 485A – Asian knowledge appropriate to a variety of Literature careers in resource management. The program prepares students for advanced • ENG 486A – Studies in professional degrees in environmental Postcolonial Literature and science. The program also serves students Theory who would like to teach natural science in 5) Group 5: Electives (can fill up to secondary schools and prefer an 9 outstanding credits) interdisciplinary approach. • ENG 205 – Introduction to Creative Writing Learning Outcomes • ENG 401A – Advanced • Students will be able to identify and Composition describe the dynamic physical and • ENG 499 – Independent chemical processes, acting at the Study Earth’s surface, some of which provide resources and energy for Summary of credit requirements for natural ecosystems and for human needs. the Bachelor of Arts in English • Students will identify and explain - College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 biological characteristics of - Major Core Requirements ...... 36 ecosystems and explain the - Electives (at least 21 credits must be dynamics of the relationship of Upper Division) ...... 40-53 ecosystems to their physical Total Credits ...... 120 environment with particular emphasis on the southwestern Bachelor of Science in United States. • Students will be able to appraise the Environmental & Resource affects that human needs have had Science on ecosystems and to formulate ideas or processes that will insure Mission Statement sustainability of human-influenced ecosystems. Environmental and Resource Science is an • interdisciplinary field concerned with the Students will be able to perform interaction of processes that shape our practical applications of data natural environment. Environmental science collection and interpretation for studies the interplay among humankind and environmental restoration and other species and the physical, chemical, management under federal and and biological processes that regulate the local laws and regulations. function of both natural and engineered environments. Environmental science seeks Curriculum to model and describe environmental I) College Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 processes to understand their effects upon A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the humankind and consider the reciprocal English section of the Core Curriculum 121

B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 13) NRES 304 – Principles of credits) – Refer to the Study and Hydrology ...... 3 Technology Skills section of the 14) NRES 322 – Soils ...... 3 Core Curriculum 15) NRES 467 – Regional and C) Mathematics (4 credits) Global Issues in Environmental 1) MATH 181 – Calculus I ...... 4 Sciences ...... 3 D) Natural Sciences (8 credits) 16) NRES 485 – Special Topics 1) CHEM 121 – General ...... 1-3 Chemistry I ...... 4 17) PHYS 151 – General Physics I 2) CHEM 122 – General ...... 4 Chemistry II ...... 4 18) STAT 391 – Statistics for E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer Biological Sciences ...... 3 to the Social Science section of the Summary of credit requirements for Core Curriculum the Bachelor of Science in F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Environmental & Resource Science Curriculum - College Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the - Major Core Requirements ...... 58-60 Humanities section of the Core - Electives (at least 16 credits must be Curriculum Upper Division) ...... 17-29 H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to Total Credits ...... 120 the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum Bachelor of Science in I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of Environmental & Resource the Core Curriculum Science with a Concentration II) Major Requirements ...... 58-60 A) Environmental & Resource Science in Graduate School Courses Preparation 1) BIOL 122 – Desert Plants ... 3 2) BIOL 196 – Principles of Curriculum Modern Biology I ...... 4 I) College Core Curriculum ...... 37-47 3) BIOL 197 – Principles of A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the Modern Biology II ...... 4 English section of the Core 4) BIOL 305 – Introduction to Curriculum Conservation Biology ...... 3 B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 5) BIOL 341 – Principles of credits) – Refer to the Study and Ecology ...... 3 Technology Skills section of the 6) ENV 101 – Introduction to Core Curriculum Environmental Sciences ..... 3 C) Mathematics (8 credits) 7) ENV 260 – Environmental 1) MATH 181 – Calculus I ...... 4 Measurement & Analysis .... 4 2) MATH 182 – Calculus II ...... 4 8) ENV 345 – Environmental NOTE: MATH 283 – Calculus III recommended. Students who have taken a more advanced mathematics course than Regulations: History, Law & MATH 182 will have fulfilled the Mathematics requirement. Methods ...... 3 D) Natural Sciences (8 credits) 9) ENV 480 – Geographic 1) CHEM 121 – General Information System for Chemistry I ...... 4 Environmental Management 2) CHEM 122 – General ...... 4 Chemistry II ...... 4 10) GEOG 117 – Introduction to E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer Meteorology ...... 3 to the Social Sciences section of the 11) GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring Core Curriculum Planet Earth ...... 4 F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the 12) NRES 210 – Environmental Fine Arts section of the Core Pollution ...... 3 Curriculum 122

G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the D) NRES 416 – Internship ...... 1-3 Humanities section of the Core E) NRES 432 – Advanced Curriculum Environmental Toxicology and Risk H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to Assessment ...... 3 the Constitution section of the Core F) NRES 435 – Conservation of Curriculum Natural Resources ...... 3 I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer Summary of credit requirements for to the Cultural Diversity section of the Bachelor of Science in the Core Curriculum II) Major Requirements ...... 56-60 Environmental & Resource Science A) Environmental & Resource Science with a Concentration in Graduate Courses School Preparation 1) BIOL 122 – Desert Plants ... 3 - College Core Curriculum ...... 37-47 2) BIOL 196 – Principles of - Major Core Requirements ...... 56-60 Modern Biology I ...... 4 - Graduate School Concentration ...... 18-20 3) BIOL 197 – Principles of - Electives ...... 0-9 Modern Biology II ...... 4 Total Credits ...... 120 4) BIOL 305 – Introduction to Conservation Biology ...... 3 5) BIOL 341 – Principles of Bachelor of Arts in History Ecology ...... 3 6) ENV 260 – Environmental Mission Statement Measurement & Analysis .... 4 The Bachelor of Arts in History provides 7) ENV 345 – Environmental students with the educational tools and Regulations: History, Law & framework necessary for understanding Methods ...... 4 major thematic issues in history, for 8) ENV 480 – Geographic exploring the everyday lives of people of Information System for different times and cultures, and for Environmental Management succeeding in a variety of professions and/or ...... 3 post-graduate study. The History major 9) GEOG 117 – Introduction to challenges students to think about the Meteorology ...... 3 diversity of human existence, past and 10) GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring present, by examining how politics, social Planet Earth ...... 4 structure, cultures, geographies, and lived 11) NRES 210 – Environmental experiences have changed over time. Pollution ...... 3 12) NRES 304 – Principles of Through the study of history, students will Hydrology ...... 3 develop the qualities of mind necessary for 13) NRES 322 – Soils ...... 3 responsible citizenship in the 21st century 14) NRES 416 – Internship ...... 1-3 and acquire an appreciation for the diversity 15) NRES 467 – Regional and of human experience and a capacity to Global Issues in Environmental understand the historical dimensions of Sciences ...... 3 contemporary problems across global 16) NRES 485 – Special Topics communities. They will graduate with the ...... 1-3 ability to synthesize information from primary 17) PHYS 151 – General Physics and secondary sources (whether of a print, ...... 4 visual, or material nature) in order to 18) STAT 391 – Statistics for produce cogent arguments and sound Biological Sciences ...... 3 historical narrative through a variety of III) Graduate School Concentration .... 18-20 mediums. Students of History will be A) CHEM 241 – Organic Chemistry I prepared to contribute to our knowledge of ...... 4 the past with new discoveries and B) CHEM 242 – Organic Chemistry II understandings...... 4 C) ENV 201 – Environmental Toxicology ...... 3 123

Learning Outcomes C) HIST 251 – Historical Investigation • Demonstrate the basic historical ...... 3 knowledge and critical thinking skills D) HIST 499 – Senior Seminar in necessary to understand different History ...... 3 perspectives about the past and the E) Additional history ...... 24 complex multicultural world we live in 1) At least eighteen (18) today. credits total must be at the • Demonstrate an ability to perform serious 300-level or above. Course historical research and an understanding must be approved by the of historical methodologies, historical history advisor theory, and historiography. 2) From these 24 credits, at • Understand the use and misuse of least nine (9) must be historical argument and make selected from courses that connections between individual events fulfill either of the following and larger historical themes. requirements: a) Primarily emphasize • Demonstrate a familiarity with the cultural and social histories of injustice and movements for diversity within the social change. United States (e.g. Latinos in the American Curriculum West, African-American I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 History, US Women's A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the History, etc.) English section of the Core b) Primarily focus on non- Curriculum European and non- B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 American history (e.g. credits) – Refer to the Study and African, Asian, Middle Technology Skills section of the Eastern, or Latin Core Curriculum American history) C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) – Refer to Approved classes for either the Mathematics section of the Core are: Curriculum HIST 211 – History of East D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – Asia I Refer to the Natural Sciences HIST 212 – History of East section of the Core Curriculum Asia II E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer HIST 320 – Hispanic to the Social Sciences section of the Culture in the U.S. Core Curriculum HIST 418 – American Indian F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the Relations Fine Arts section of the Core HIST 424 – Role of Religion Curriculum HIST 432 – History of G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the Women in U.S. Humanities section of the Core HIST 433 – African- Curriculum American History H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to HIST 436 – Nazi Holocaust the Constitution section of the Core from American Perspectives Curriculum HIST 444 – Latinos in the I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer West to Cultural Diversity section of the HIST 449 – History of Japan Core Curriculum HIST 450 – Modern II) Major Requirements ...... 36 Chinese History A) HIST 101 – U.S. History to 1865 HIST 470 – History of ...... 3 Mexico B) HIST 102 – U.S. History 1865 to HIST 478 – Middle Eastern present ...... 3 Studies

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Summary of credit requirements for 1) CH 203 – American Experience the Bachelor of Arts in History and Constitutional Change…….. 3 - College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer - Major Requirements ...... 36 to the Cultural Diversity section of - Electives (at least 19 credits must be the Core Curriculum upper division) ...... 40-53 II) Major Requirements ...... 48 Total Credits ...... 120 A) BLW 302 – Legal Environment ...... 3 OR Bachelor of Arts in History ENV 345 – Environmental Regulations: History, Law, and with a Pre-Law Concentration Methods ...... 3 OR The History Major with a Pre-Law PSY 469 – Psychology and the Concentration gives students an opportunity Legal System……………………. 3 to hone skills and develop knowledge in B) COM 101 – Fundamentals of areas relevant to pursuing professional Speech degrees in legal studies. In addition to the Communication…………………. 3 History major requirements, students opting C) HIST 101 – U.S. History to 1865 3 for the History degree with the Pre-Law D) HIST 102 – U.S. History 1865 to concentration will be required to take present ...... 3 additional courses in constitutional and legal E) HIST 251 – Historical Investigation history, modern American culture, speech, ...... 3 ethics, and critical thinking and reasoning. F) HIST 401 – American Constitutional and Legal History……………... .. 3 Curriculum G) HIST 403 – Modern American I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 Civilization……………………… . 3 A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the H) HIST 499 – Senior Seminar in English section of the Core History ...... 3 Curriculum I) PHIL 102 – Critical Thinking and B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 Reasoning…………………….. ... 3 credits) – Refer to the Study and J) Additional history ...... 21 Technology Skills section of the 1) At least fifteen (15) credits total Core Curriculum must be at the 300-level or C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) – Refer to above. Course must be the Mathematics section of the Core approved by the history advisor Curriculum 2) From these 21 credits, at least D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – nine (9) must be selected from Refer to the Natural Sciences courses that fulfill either of the section of the Core Curriculum following requirements: E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer a.) Primarily emphasize to the Social Sciences section of the cultural and social Core Curriculum diversity within the F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the United States (e.g. Fine Arts section of the Core Latinos in the American Curriculum West, African-American G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the History, US Women's Humanities section of the Core History, etc.) Curriculum b.) Primarily focus on non- 1) PHIL 135 – Ethics…………….3 European and non- OR American history (e.g. PHIL 248 – Professional African, Asian, Middle Ethics…………….3 Eastern, or Latin H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to American history the Constitution section of the Core Approved classes for either Curriculum are: 125

HIST 211 – History of East Learning Outcomes Asia I Students earning an Integrated Studies HIST 212 – History of East degree will be able to demonstrate Asia II proficiency in the following areas: HIST 320 – Hispanic Culture in the U.S. • Integrated Studies graduates have HIST 418 – American Indian the ability to synthesize a Relations personalized set of outcomes. Early HIST 424 – Role of Religion in the program, the Integrated HIST 432 – History of Studies student will work with Women in U.S. advisors from their selected HIST 433 – African- disciplines to synthesize these American History outcomes and develop a plan for HIST 436 – Nazi Holocaust demonstrating them upon program from American Perspectives completion. HIST 444 – Latinos in the • Integrated Studies graduates can West critically and creatively research, HIST 449 – History of Japan write, and present in a way that HIST 450 – Modern makes logical and theoretical Chinese History connections between multiple areas HIST 470 – History of of study, especially in the student’s Mexico selected disciplines. HIST 478 – Middle Eastern • Integrated Studies graduates can Studies demonstrate their mastery of the Summary of credit requirements for outcomes they established. This the Bachelor of Arts in History with a outcome is illustrated by the Pre-Law Concentration completion of a final capstone - College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 project or a comparable series of - Major Requirements ...... 48 smaller projects. These artifacts - Electives (at least 19 credits must be should illustrate the student has upper division) ...... 28-41 satisfactorily completed the Total Credits ...... 120 outcomes which the student developed upon entering the program. Bachelor of Arts/Science in Integrated Studies Program Completion Requirements: 1) A minimum of 120 credits must be earned with 40 or more credits in Mission Statement courses numbered 300 or above. A The Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree minimum of 32 credits must be program provides interdisciplinary study completed at Nevada State College. across academic disciplines and 60 of the 120 credits must be earned professional fields. It is designed for at four-year colleges and universities. students whose academic interests or A maximum of four credits applicable career objectives require an individualized to the BIS degree may be earned in college degree. In an increasingly complex recreation, physical education and world, solutions to issues of emerging dance activity courses. societal importance often require crossing 2) A cumulative grade point average of traditional boundaries. The Bachelor of at least 2.25 for all courses Integrated Studies provides this opportunity attempted at the college and an while emphasizing superior communication overall grade point average of at skills, critical thinking, ethical considerations, least 2.25 must be earned within the and a series of core interdisciplinary courses program. that allow students to understand the different ways of knowing and of problem- solving in a variety of disciplines. 126

3) The individualized curriculum - Electives (at least 18 credits must be contains at least 40 hours of upper upper division) ...... 28-41 division coursework. Total Credits ...... 120 4) A student graduates with a Bachelor of Science if their 24-credit emphasis is in the sciences or with a Bachelor 24-credit Concentrations: Select one of of Arts if their 24-credit emphasis is the following concentrations. in the social sciences or humanities. BIOLOGY Curriculum • BIOL 196 – Principles of Modern I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 Biology I ...... 4 A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the • BIOL 197 – Principles of Modern English section of the Core Biology II ...... 4 Curriculum • BIOL 300 – Principles of Genetics B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 ...... 4 credits) – Refer to the Study and • BIOL 405 – Molecular Biology ... 3 Technology Skills section of the • BIOL 415 – Evolution ...... 3 Core Curriculum • Upper Division Biology electives C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) – Refer to ...... 6 the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum BUSINESS D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – • ACC 201 – Financial Accounting Refer to the Natural Sciences ...... 3 section of the Core Curriculum • ACC 202 – Managerial Accounting E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer ...... 3 to the Social Sciences section of the • BLW 302 – Legal Environment .. 3 Core Curriculum • BUS 101 – Introduction to Business F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the ...... 3 Fine Arts section of the Core • ECON 261 – Principles of Statistics Curriculum ...... 3 G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the • FIN 301 – Principles of Managerial Humanities section of the Core Finance ...... 3 Curriculum • H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to MGT 301 – Principles of the Constitution section of the Core Management & Organizational Curriculum Behavior ...... 3 • I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer MKT 301 – Marketing Management to the Cultural Diversity section of ...... 3 the Core Curriculum II) Integrated Studies Core ...... 6 COMMUNICATION A) ISC 300 – Introduction to Integrated • COM 216 – Survey of Studies ...... 3 Communication Studies ...... 3 B) ISC 495 – Capstone Course: • COM 434 – Conflict Management Integrated Studies ...... 3 and Negotiation ...... 3 III) One 24-credit Concentration and one • Communication Electives (3 credits 18-credit Minor, approved by advisor(s). must be upper division) ...... 15 At least nine credits in the concentration • Select one of the following: and minor must be upper division. COM 218 – Survey of Mass Summary of credit requirements for Communication ...... 3 the Bachelor of Arts/Science in OR COM 412 – Intercultural Integrated Studies Communication ...... 3 - Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 - Integrated Studies Core ...... 6 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION - 24 credit Concentration & 18 credit Minor • EDEL 433- Teaching Elementary ...... 42 School Mathematics ...... 3 127

• EDRL 442- Literacy Instruction I • Select one of the following: ...... 3 PSY 466 – Psychology of Sex .. 3 • EDEL 443- Teaching Elementary OR School Science ...... 3 PSY 403 – Physiological • EDEL 453- Teaching Elementary Psychology ...... 3 School Social Science...... 3 • Select one of the following: • EDU 203- Introduction to Special PSY 441 – Abnormal Education ...... 3 Psychology ...... 3 • EDU 206- Classroom Learning OR Environments ...... 3 PSY 436 – Drugs, Addiction and • EDU 250- Foundations of Education Mental Disorders ...... 3 ...... 3 • Select one of the following: • PSY 307- Principles of Educational COU 320 – Drugs and Psychology ...... 3 Behavior ...... 3 OR ENGLISH COU 322 – Perspectives on • ENG 298 – Writing About Literature Addictions ...... 3 ...... 3 • PSY 201 – Lifespan and Human • ENG 303 – Introduction to Literary Development ...... 3 Theory and Criticism ...... 3 • PSY 470 – Health Psychology ... 3 • Select 12 credits from the courses • NUTR 223 – Principles of listed under the Group 1, Group 2, Nutrition ...... 3 Group 3, and Group 4 (see English degree program for complete group HISTORY listing) Select at least one course • HIST 101 – US History to 1865 . 3 from each of the groups. A • HIST 102 – US History 1865 to minimum of 6 credits must be present...... 3 Upper Division ...... 12 • HIST 251 – Historical Investigation • Upper Division English Electives ...... 3 ...... 6 • HIST 499 – Senior Seminar in 3 • History Electives (three courses ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE Upper Division; two courses must SCIENCE be non-American and non- • ENV 101 – Introduction to European) ...... 12 Environmental Sciences...... 3 • 200-level ENV or NRES course INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND • Upper division ENV or NRES TECHNOLOGY courses ...... 15 • IS 101 – Introduction to Information • Select one of the following: Systems ...... 3 GEOG 117 – Introduction to • ENG 407A – Business Writing ... 3 Meteorology ...... 3 • Select one of the Foundation OR courses: GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring BUS 101 – Introduction to Planet Earth ...... 3 Business ...... 3 OR HEALTH AND WELLNESS CS 135 – Computer Science ..... 3 • Select one of the following: • Select one of the following: NURS 337 – Pathophysiology…3 IS 301 – Management Information OR Systems ...... 3 KIN 175 – Physical Activity and OR Health ...... 3 CS 135 – Computer Science ..... 3 • Select one of the following: • Select one of the Marketing NURS 493 – Biology of Aging courses: OR MKT 210 – Marketing Principles..3 PSY 442 – Psychology of Aging..3 OR 128

MKT 312 – Buyer Behavior ...... 3 MATHEMATICS OR • MATH 181 – Calculus I ...... 4 MKT 400 – Market Research ..... 3 • MATH 182 – Calculus II ...... 4 • Select one of the Visual Literacy • MATH 283 – Calculus III ...... 4 courses: • Upper Division Mathematics COM 220 – Visual electives...... 9 Communication… ...... 3 • Select one of the following: OR MATH 330 – Linear Algebra I .... 3 COM 431 – Visual Literacy ...... 3 OR OR MATH 427 – Differential Equations EDU 417 – Literacy and ...... 3 Technology ...... 3 OR PSYCHOLOGY VIS 261 – Concepts and History of • PSY 101 – General Psychology Digital Media ...... 3 ...... 3 OR • PSY 210 – Introduction to Statistical VMT 361 – Concepts of Media Methods ...... 3 Arts ...... 3 • PSY 240 – Introduction to Research • Select one of the Methods ...... 3 Business/Marketing courses: • Foundations and Principles (See BUS 320 – Introduction to E- Psychology degree for full course Business ...... 3 options) ...... 6 OR • Applied Methods and Populations COM 261 – Introduction to Public (See Psychology degree for full Relations ...... 3 course options) ...... 3 OR • Psychology Electives ...... 6 COM 262 – Introduction to

Advertising ...... 3 LAW ENFORCEMENT OR • MKT 301 – Marketing PSC 307 – Legal Issues for Management...... 3 Command Level Officers ...... 3 • OR PSC 308 – Mass Media and the MKT 380 – Principles of Internet Police ...... 3 Marketing ...... 3 • PSC 403 – Management for Law OR Enforcement ...... 3 MKT 423 – Advertising • PSC 441 – Public Financial Management ...... 3 Administration ...... 3 • Select one of the Digital Production • PSC 442 – Public Personnel courses: Administration ...... 3 ART 243 – Digital Imaging ...... 3 • PSC 464 – Contemporary Issues in OR Law Enforcement ...... 3 EDUC 409 – Technology • Law Enforcement Electives ...... 6 Applications and Education ...... 3 OR VISUAL MEDIA EDU 416 – Internet Application for • 24 credits of Visual Media courses Educators ...... 3 chosen with an academic advisor. OR At least 12 credits must be at the VIS 290 – Introduction to Digital upper division level. Cinema ...... 3 OR VIS 292 – Introduction to Digital Editing ...... 3 OR VIS 380 – Typography and Publication Design ...... 3

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18-credit Minors CRITICAL THINKING Refer to the Minor Section of the School of • Successful students will understand and Liberal Arts and Sciences or the School of apply the principles and processes of Education for details. management to the administration of law enforcement agencies Liberal Arts and Sciences • Successful students will understand and • Biology analyze the dilemmas faced by today’s • Business law enforcement leadership • Communication COMMUNICATION • Counseling • Successful students will understand and apply varied aspects and theories of o Addiction Treatment & Prevention effective organizational communication in • English both written and oral formats • Environmental and Resource Science EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP • • Ethnic Studies Successful students will understand how diversity issues, globalization, and ethical • Gerontology guidelines affect law enforcement • History leadership, organizations, and the • Law Enforcement community • Mathematics • Successful students will understand how • Promotion law enforcement agencies and personnel • Psychology can best serve the public and other • Sociology relevant constituents • Visual Media

Education Curriculum I) College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 • Education/Instruction A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the English section of the Core

Curriculum Bachelor of Public B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 Administration in Law credits) – Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Enforcement Core Curriculum C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) – Refer to Mission Statement the Mathematics section of the Core The mission of the baccalaureate degree in Curriculum Public Administration is to provide current D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – and future middle managers with the Refer to the Natural Sciences professional skills and management tools section of the Core Curriculum necessary to succeed in the management of E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer a law enforcement agency. The role of the to the Social Sciences section of the law enforcement middle manager is Core Curriculum primarily to provide leadership to the agency F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the stakeholders. The twenty-first century Fine Arts section of the Core middle manager must be able to adapt to Curriculum rapid technology changes, interact with G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the diverse groups of citizens, and possess the Humanities section of the Core ability to manage daily operations on limited Curriculum budgets. H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Learning Outcomes Curriculum NSC Public Administration in Law I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer Enforcement students develop skills and to the Cultural Diversity section of aptitude in the following areas: the Core Curriculum 130

II) Major Requirements ...... 36 Curriculum A) Law Enforcement I) Completion of an AAS Degree (at least 1) PSC 307 – Legal Issues for 60 credits) prior to entering the program Command Level Officers. ... 3 II) College Core Curriculum - up to 25 2) PSC 308 – Mass Media and the credits (A number of categories may be Police...... 3 fulfilled by AAS degree coursework. 3) PSC 403 – Management for This will be confirmed by NSC Law Enforcement ...... 3 Admissions upon receipt of an official 4) PSC 461 – Executive AAS transcript.) Leadership ...... 3 A) English (3 credits) 5) PSC 464 – Contemporary 1) ENG 102 – Composition II Issues in Law Enforcement . 3 ...... 3 B) Leadership and Public B) Mathematics (3 credits) Administration 1) MATH 124 - College Algebra 1) CRJ 412 – Leadership and ...... 3 Administration in Problem C) Natural Sciences (4 credits) – Refer Solving ...... 3 to the Natural Sciences section of 2) CRJ 413 – Dilemmas in Law the Core Curriculum and Law Enforcement ...... 3 D) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer 3) PSC 306 – Effective to the Social Sciences section of the Organizational Communication. Core Curriculum ...... 3 E) Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the 4) PSC 441 – Public Financial Fine Arts section of the Core Administration ...... 3 Curriculum 5) PSC 442 – Public Personnel F) Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Administration ...... 3 Humanities section of the Core C) Organizational Management Curriculum 1) MGT 301 – Principles of G) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to Management and the Constitution section of the Core Organizational Behavior ...... 3 Curriculum 2) MGT 492 – Advanced H) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) - Refer Organizational Management to the Cultural Diversity section of ...... 3 the Core Curriculum Summary of credit requirements for III) Applied Science Management Core the Bachelor of Public Administration Curriculum (21credits) in Law Enforcement A) ECON 261 – Principles of - College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 Statistics I ...... 3 - Major Requirements ...... 36 B) ENG 407A – Fundamentals of - Electives (at least 3 credits must be upper Business Writing ...... 3 division) ...... 41-54 OR ENG 407B – Fundamentals of Total Credits ...... 120 Technical Writing ...... 3 C) FIN 301 – Managerial Bachelor of Applied Science Finance ...... 3 D) IS 301 – Management Information in Management Systems...... 3 E) MGT 367 – Human Resource Program Completion Requirements Management ...... 3 1. Completion of an AAS degree at an F) MKT 301 – Marketing accredited community college. Management ...... 3 2. A minimum of 120 credits must be G) PHIL 248 Professional Ethics . earned, with a minimum of 32 credits ...... 3 completed at Nevada State College in IV) Area of Study upper division courses. 60 of the 120 Students will choose at least 12 upper credits must be earned at four-year division credits in an area of study. All colleges or universities. areas of study must be approved by the 131

student’s 60+ advisor and typically occur psychology program at NSC. They largely in either one subject or are a reflect intellectual growth, but the prime combination of subjects that relate to a components of these outcomes are the theme. confidence and ability to address pertinent Summary of credit requirements for real-world problems, particularly through the the Bachelor of Applied Science in application of sound quantitative reasoning skills (i.e., knowledge of research methods Management and statistics). AAS Degree……………..At least 60 credits Core Curriculum……………up to 25 credits CRITICAL THINKING Applied Science Core Curriculum ...... 21 Students will be able to: Minor Area of Study ...... 12 • Understand, assess, and apply the Electives (as needed to bring total credits to statistical analyses and research 120, fulfill upper division residency methodology used in the scientific requirement at Nevada State College, and study of psychological processes 4-year institution credits) • Use psychological principles and Total Credits ...... 120 sound quantitative reasoning to analyze, predict, and solve Bachelor of Arts/Science in problems associated with human behavior and mental processes Psychology CONTENT Mission Statement Students will be able to: Psychology is the scientific study of behavior • Understand and assess the and mental processes. The field seeks to fundamentals goals and theories of understand the biological, social, and psychology as a science (i.e., to cognitive underpinnings of behavior. In describe, understand, predict, and doing so, psychology examines nearly every control behavior and mental facet of human experience, from memory, to processes) helping behavior, to the nature of prejudice. • Apply knowledge from the major psychological disciplines (biological, The Department of Psychology at Nevada cognitive, counseling, State College is dedicated to providing developmental, and social) to students with rigorous academic preparation understand and evaluate human in the science of psychology. This behavior and mental processes in preparation emphasizes an empirical their personal and occupational lives approach to the study of psychology with a concerted focus on the use of research COMMUNICATION methodology and statistical analysis to solve Students will be able to: problems. Psychology students will be • Understand and apply psychological introduced to the core areas of the field principles relating to effective through a variety of active learning communication, including techniques and hands on experiences. knowledge of attitudes, persuasion, and intergroup and interpersonal Ultimately, the psychology department aims processes. to cultivate intellectually and emotionally • Possess the ability to communicate well-rounded students with the knowledge psychological ideas and findings in and lifelong learning skills needed to APA-style research reports and succeed in the workplace and in graduate presentations school.

Learning Outcomes VALUES The learning outcomes represent the Students will be able to: essential knowledge and abilities a student • Develop an understanding of factors should acquire upon graduating from the affecting their role as productive 132

citizens in society, and apply this A) ANTH 101 – Introduction to Cultural knowledge to relevant issues such Anthropology ...... 3 as prejudice, pro-social behavior, B) Another Social Science course: leadership, and biases in person COM (except 101 or 250), COU, perception ECON, PSC, SOC, WMST ...... 3 III) Major Requirements ...... 36-37 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology A) Introductory course (3 credits) The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology provides 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology a comprehensive education in the field of ...... 3 psychology. Students who earn the degree B) Methods (6 credits) will acquire a thorough understanding of the Methods courses should be completed by the end of a student’s sophomore year. core disciplines in psychology, gain the 1) PSY 210 – Introduction to ability to apply psychological principles, and Statistical Methods ...... 3 develop proficiency in conducting and 2) PSY 240 – Introduction to assessing empirical research. Students also Research Methods ...... 3 will receive general training in key elements C) Foundations and Principles (12 of a liberal arts education, including credits) essential critical thinking and writing skills. Choose four courses from the Students who are considering a career following: involving therapy or social work are strongly • PSY 403 – Physiological encouraged to complete the minor in Psychology ...... 3 Counseling along with the psychology • PSY 405 – Perception ...... 3 degree. • PSY 416 – Cognitive Psychology ...... 3 Curriculum • PSY 420 – Psychology of I) Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 Learning ...... 3 A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the • PSY 430 – Developmental English section of the Core Psychology: Infancy and Curriculum Childhood ...... 3 B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 • credits) – Refer to the Study and PSY 434 – Developmental Psychology: Adolescence and Technology Skills section of the Adulthood ...... 3 Core Curriculum • C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) – Refer to PSY 460 – Social Psychology the Mathematics section of the Core ...... 3 Curriculum D) Applied Methods and Populations (3 D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – credits) Refer to the Natural Sciences Choose one course from the section of the Core Curriculum following: E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – Refer • PSY 307 – Principles of to the Social Sciences section of the Educational Psychology ...... 3 Core Curriculum • PSY 435 – Personality ...... 3 F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the • PSY 436 – Drugs, Addiction, Fine Arts section of the Core and Mental Disorders ...... 3 Curriculum • PSY 441 – Abnormal G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the Psychology ...... 3 Humanities section of the Core • PSY 466 – Psychology of Sex Curriculum ...... 3 H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to • PSY 481 – Principles of the Constitution section of the Core Psychological Assessment .. 3 Curriculum E) Direct Learning (3-4 credits) I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer Choose one course from the to the Cultural Diversity section of following: the Core Curriculum • PSY 375 – Advanced II) Additional College requirements ...... 6 Undergraduate Research .... 3 133

OR 2) One course in Physical Science • PSY 497 – Supervised Field (prefix: AST, CHEM, or PHYS) Experience ...... 4 3) One course in Earth Science F) Psychology Electives (9 credits) (prefix: GEOG – excluding 1) Except for PSY 101 and PSY GEOG 106, GEOL, ENV, or 210, all psychology courses, NRES) including those listed above, • Among the above requirements, may be considered electives. At one course must include a least 18 credits in the major field laboratory component. must be upper division. E) Social Sciences (3 credits) Summary of credit requirements for 1) SOC 101 – Principles of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Sociology ...... 3 - College Core Curriculum ...... 31-44 F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the - Additional College Requirements .... 6 Fine Arts section of the Core - Major Requirements ...... 36-37 Curriculum - Electives (at least 21 must be upper G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to the division) ...... 33-47 Humanities section of the Core Curriculum Total Credits ...... 120 H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Bachelor of Science in Curriculum Psychology I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer The Bachelor of Science in Psychology to the Cultural Diversity section of provides our most comprehensive education the Core Curriculum in the field of psychology. Relative to those II) Additional College requirements (6 who acquire a B.A. degree, students who credits) earn the B.S. degree will receive more A) Another Social Science Course: advanced training in research methodology ANTH, COM (except 101 or 250), and statistical analysis along with a more COU, ECON, PSC, SOC, WMST thorough understanding of the natural ...... 3 sciences. This degree is strongly B) PHIL 102 – Critical Thinking ...... 3 recommended for students who are planning III) Major Requirements ...... 46 to attend graduate school. Students who A) Introductory course (3 credits) are considering a career involving therapy or 1) PSY 101 – General Psychology social work are strongly encouraged to ...... 3 complete the minor in Counseling along with B) Methods (9 credits) the psychology degree. PSY 210 and PSY 240 should be completed by the end of a student’s sophomore year. 1) PSY 210 – Introduction to Curriculum Statistical Methods ...... 3 I) Core Curriculum ...... 35-47 2) PSY 240 – Introduction to A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the Research Methods ...... 3 English section of the Core 3) PSY 375 – Advanced Curriculum Undergraduate Research .... 3 B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 C) Foundations and Principles (15 credits) – Refer to the Study and credits) Technology Skills section of the Choose five courses from the Core Curriculum following: C) Mathematics (4 credits) • PSY 403 – Physiological Mathematics requirement should be completed by the end of a student’s Psychology ...... 3 sophomore year. • PSY 405 – Perception ...... 3 1) MATH 181 – Calculus I ...... 4 • PSY 416 – Cognitive D) Natural Sciences (10-12 credits) Psychology ...... 3 1) One course in Biological • PSY 420 – Psychology of Science (prefix: BIOL) Learning ...... 3 134

• PSY 430 – Developmental how these visual media helps inform our Psychology: Infancy and collective identities and societies. Childhood ...... 3 • PSY 434 – Developmental The Visual Media degree allows students an Psychology: Adolescence and interdisciplinary education in the critical, Adulthood ...... 3 conceptual, historical, and technical • PSY 460 – Social Psychology components of the fields of film, television, ...... 3 and computer technology, among others. D) Applied Methods and Populations (6 Students are able to learn the elements of credits) media production, as well as the foundation Choose two courses from the through which to effectively study various following: fields of visual media. • PSY 307 – Principles of Educational Psychology ...... 3 Learning Outcomes • PSY 435 – Personality ...... 3 • PSY 436 – Drugs, Addiction, CRITICAL THINKING and Mental Disorders ...... 3 • Develop insight into the ways that various • PSY 441 – Abnormal media function in our culture. Psychology ...... 3 • Using historical and theoretical • PSY 466 – Psychology of Sex frameworks, analyze and interpret ...... 3 various forms of visual media. • PSY 481 – Principles of Psychological Assessment . COMMUNICATION ...... 3 • Express intelligent positions concerning E) Direct Learning (4 credits) various forms of visual media and/or 1) PSY 497 – Supervised Field develop ways to express one’s self Experience ...... 4 creatively in a significant way through a F) Psychology Electives (9 credits) field or fields of visual media. 1) Except for PSY 101 and PSY 210, all psychology courses, EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP including those listed above, • Develop insight into the ways that visual may be considered electives. At media can affect the lives of members of least 18 credits in the major field diverse communities. must be upper division. • Meet current and future media industry Summary of credit requirements for needs through the use of skills and the Bachelor of Science in knowledge developed through the study of existing, new, and emerging Psychology technologies. - College Core Curriculum ...... 35-47 - Additional College Requirements .... 6 - Major Requirements ...... 46 Curriculum - Electives (at least 21 must be upper I) Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 division) ...... 21-33 A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to the Total Credits ...... 120 English section of the Core Curriculum. B) Study and Technology Skills (0-2 Bachelor of Arts in Visual credits) – Refer to the Study and Media Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum.

C) Mathematics (5 credits) Mission Statement 1) MATH 128 ...... 5 The goal of the Visual Media degree is to D) Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) – examine the media arts industry, to provide Refer to the Natural Sciences an understanding of various visual section of the Core Curriculum. communication methods, and to explore 135

E) Social Sciences (3 credits) – . VIS 460 – Media Finance and Refer to the Social Sciences Distribution section of the Core Curriculum. 2) Visual Theory (at least 3 credits) F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to the . FIS 400 – Film Theory Fine Arts section of the Core . VIS 261 – Concepts and Curriculum. History of Visual Media G) Humanities (6 credits) – Refer to . VIS 362 – Introduction to the Humanities section of the Contemporary Critical Theory Core Curriculum. in Art and Technology H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer 3) Visual Culture (at least 3 to the Constitution section of the credits) Core Curriculum. . ANTH 216 – Cultures I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer Through Film to the Cultural Diversity section of . COM 220 – Visual the Core Curriculum. Communication II) Major Requirements . COM 380 – Women in Media A) Required Classes ...... 6 . HIST 452B – Popular Culture 1) ART 100 – Visual Foundations in Twentieth Century America ...... 3 . JOUR 481 – Race, Gender, OR and Media ART 101 – Introduction to . SOC 414 – Popular Culture Drawing...... 3 4) Art (at least 3 credits) 2) FIS 100 – Introduction to . ART 260 – Survey of Art Film...... 3 History I OR . ART 261 – Survey of Art FIS 110 – Language of Film History II ...... 3 . ART 265 – Introduction to B) 30 credits total must be completed Contemporary Art from the following areas: . ART 475 – History of 1) Cinema Studies and Digital Photography Cinema Production (at least 9 5) Electives (can fulfill up to 12 credits) outstanding credits) . ENG 476B – History of the . COM 261 – Introduction to American Film Public Relations . ENG 477C – Genre Studies in . COM 262 – Introduction to Film Advertising . FIS 410 – Major Figures in . IS 101 – Introduction to Cinema Information Systems . FIS 470 – Women in Film . MKT 301 – Marketing . FIS 495/ENG 477A – Film Management and Literature . VIS 362 – Personal Narrative . HIST 426 – American West . VIS 363 – Topics of Identity Through Film and Politics of Representation . SOC 411 – Films and Society . VIS 380 – Typography and . VIS 110 – Storyboarding Publication Design . VIS 111 – Writing the . VIS 381 – Corporate/Public Narrative Screenplay Organization Identity and . VIS 290 – Introduction to Communications Digital Cinema . VMT 361 – Concepts of . VIS 292 – Introduction to Media Arts Digital Editing Summary of credit requirements for . VIS 341 – Sound Design for the Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media Media Production College Core Curriculum ...... 33-44 . VIS 430 – Advanced Digital - Major Core Requirements ...... 36 Imaging 136

- Electives (at least 21 credits must be complete it within a 3-year span. Students upper division) ...... 40-51 interested in the minor should talk to their Total Credits ...... 120 advisor about planning their schedules.

Minor in Addiction Treatment & MINORS Prevention The Addiction Treatment and Prevention Minor in Biology Minor will provide students with generalized 1) BIOL 196 – Principles of Modern training in addiction, treatment, and Biology I ...... 4 prevention. Students have two options in 2) BIOL 197 – Principles of Modern this minor. The first is to earn the academic Biology II ...... 4 minor, which requires students to complete 3) BIOL 300 – Principles of Genetics ..... 4 18 credits of coursework. The second 4) BIOL 405 – Molecular Biology ...... 3 option is to pursue certification as a 5) BIOL 415 – Evolution ...... 3 Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in addition to the 18-credit minor. This

PREREQUISITES TO THE MINOR requires students to complete a year-long MATH 128 or 181 ...... 4-5 internship in an accredited substance abuse treatment program. Upon completion of the Minor in Business minor and the bachelor’s degree (in 1) ACC 201 – Financial Accounting .... 3 psychology or nursing), students who 2) BUS 101 – Introduction to pursue this option can apply to the Board of Business…………………………… .. 3 Examiners for Licensed Alcohol and Drug 3) ECON 103 – Principles of Counselors to become a Certified Alcohol Macroeconomics ...... 3 and Drug Counselor Intern. After 4) MGT 301 – Principles of Management & completing 1,500 internship hours at a Organizational Behavior ...... 3 community agency, students will have the 5) MKT 301 – Marketing Management 3 pre-requisites needed to take the 6) Select one of the following: Certification Examination for Addiction BLW 302 – Legal Environment ... 3 Counselors for the State of Nevada. o 1) COU 300 – Introduction to Human o MGT 492 – Advanced Organizational Behavior ...... 3 Services and Counseling...... 3 2) COU 315 – Counseling Skills in Human

Minor in Communication Services ...... 3 1) COM 412 – Intercultural Communication 3) COU 320 – Drugs and Behavior ...... 3 ...... 3 4) COU 322 – Perspective on Addictions 2) COM 434 – Conflict Management and ...... 3 Negotiation ...... 3 5) COU 427 – Identification & Assessment 3) Communication Electives (3 credits in Addictions ...... 3 must be Upper Division) ...... 9 6) COU 430 – Advanced Professional 4) Select one of the following: Issues in Substance Abuse ...... 3 The following is not required for the minor, • COM 216 – Survey of but is recommended: Communication Studies ...... 3 7) COU 497 – Supervised Field OR Experience ...... 4 • COM 218 – Survey of Mass

Communication ...... 3 Minor in English

1) ENG 298 – Writing About Literature . 3 Minor in Counseling 2) ENG 303 – Introduction to Literary Students interested in careers involving Theory & Criticism ...... 3 counseling or therapy are strongly 3) 12 credits from courses listed in Group encouraged to pursue a minor in counseling 1, Group 2, Group 3, or Group 4 in the (known formerly as a minor in Addiction and English Degree Program. Select at Prevention). The course schedule has been least one course from each of the designed to ensure that students who groups. A minimum of 6 credits must pursue the counseling minor will be able to be Upper Division. 137

Minor in Environmental & Resource categories of race, ethnicity, gender, Science and class. 1) ENV 101 – Introduction to • To reinforce comparative analysis and Environmental Sciences...... 3 critical thinking within an interdisciplinary 2) 200-level ENV or NRES course ...... 3 framework. 3) Upper division ENV or NRES courses • To encourage students to apply ...... 9 classroom theories and discussion to 4) Select one of the following: activism and community-based service- • GEOG 117 – Introduction to learning. Meteorology ...... 3 • To prepare K-12 teachers for a culturally OR diverse student population; and • GEOL 101 – Geology: Exploring subsequently teach material that reflects Planet Earth ...... 3 this community. • To encourage students to examine their Minor in Ethnic Studies own socio-political and cultural positions The Ethnic Studies (ETS) program at in relationship to underrepresented Nevada State College is grounded in the American ethnic groups. social justice struggles and activist roots 1) ETS 101 – Introduction to Ethnic from which Ethnic Studies programs Studies...... 3 nationwide historically emerged. The 2) ETS 302 – Theories and Methods in interdisciplinary courses offered through Ethnic Studies ...... 3 ETS focus on a variety of themes in United 3) Pick one course from each of the States history relevant to understanding the following groups ...... 12 historical and contemporary experiences of African-American Studies (3 credits) culturally and ethnically diverse groups (e.g. • HIST 433 – African-American Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Native History Americans, and U.S. Latinas/os- • ENG 495C – African-American Chicanas/os). ETS provides students with Literature the methodological tools to critically examine U.S. Latino/a – Chicano/a Studies (3 credits) the political, cultural, social and historical • ETS 375 – U.S. Latino/a – structures that have shaped the identity of Chicano/a Experience underrepresented racial and ethnic • HIST 444 – Latinos in the American communities in the United States. The West mission of ETS is to also provide students a • ENG 496A – Themes in Modern space in which they engage in community Chicano Literature based learning where they incorporate the Asian-American Studies (3 credits) knowledge they have acquired in ETS and • ETS 435 – Asian-American elsewhere and apply it to service/internships Identities in Comparative Context with organizations in the surrounding • ENG 490 – Asian-American communities of Henderson and Las Vegas. Literature Native American Studies (3 credits) Learning Outcomes • HIST 418 – History of United States: • To allow students to gain a better cross- American Indian Relations cultural understanding of American • ENG 494A – Native American ethnic communities (e.g. Asian- Literature Americans, Native Americans, African-

Americans and U.S. Latinos/as- Minor in Gerontology Chicanos/as). 1) COU 300 – Introduction to Human • To allow students to gain knowledge of Services & Counseling ...... 3 the power relations that exists between 2) COU 315 – Counseling Skills in Human underrepresented ethnic communities Services ...... 3 and dominant society. 3) NURS 486 – Gerontology...... 3 • To teach students the fundamental, 4) NURS 493 – Biology of Aging ...... 3 theoretical, and political questions 5) PSY 442 – Psychology of Aging ...... 3 regarding the social construction of 138

6) HCA 480 – Organization and 8) Foundations and Principles ...... 6 Management of Long-Term Care 9) Applied Methods and Populations . 3 Services ...... 3 10) Psychology Electives (not PSY 210) The following is not required for the minor, ...... 6 but is recommended: 7) COU 497 – Supervised Field Minor in Sociology Experience ...... 6 Sociology is the systematic study of human social behavior, particularly the social Minor in History dynamics of large organizations, 1) HIST 101 – U.S. History to 1865 ...... 3 communities, institutions, and cultures. The 2) HIST 102 – U.S. History 1865 to present minor in Sociology at Nevada State College ...... 3 gives students an opportunity to study 3) HIST 251 – Historical Investigation .. 3 issues such as the growth of the U.S. 4) HIST 499 – Senior Seminar in History welfare system, immigration policies, gender ...... 3 issues, racial and ethnic identity, and 5) Upper Division History Courses (At least changing ideas about deviance, all of which one Non-European and Non-American) complement other disciplines at NSC while ...... 6 providing a unique perspective.

Minor in Law Enforcement 1) SOC 101 – Principles of Sociology .. 3 1) PSC 307 – Legal Issues for Command 2) Pick two of the following courses ..... 6 Level Officers ...... 3 • SOC 441 – Social Inequality 2) PSC 403 – Management for Law • SOC 453 – Gender and Society Enforcement ...... 3 • SOC 471 – Racial and Ethnic 3) PSC 441 – Public Financial Conflict in the United States Administration ...... 3 4) PSC 442 – Public Personnel 3) Pick one of the following courses ..... 3 Administration ...... 3 • PSY 210 – Introduction to 5) Law Enforcement Electives ...... 6 Statistical Methods OR Minor in Mathematics • PSY 240 – Introduction to 1) MATH 181 – Calculus I ...... 4 Research Methods 2) MATH 182 – Calculus II ...... 4 4) Sociology Electives ...... 6 3) Upper Division Mathematics Electives (2 courses) ...... 6-8 Minor in Visual Media 4) Choose one of the following: • 18 credits of Visual Media courses • MATH 283 – Calculus III ...... 4 chosen with an academic advisor. • MATH 330 – Linear Algebra I .... 3 At least 9 credits must be at the • MATH 427 – Differential Equations upper division level...... 3

Minor in Promotion 1) COM 315 – Small Group Communications ...... 3 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2) COM 404 – Principles of Persuasion ...... 3 Accounting 3) COM 412 – Intercultural ACC 201 Communication ...... 3 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (3+0) 3 credits 4) COU 300 – Introduction to Human Purpose and nature of accounting, Services and Counseling ...... 3 measuring business income, accounting 5) PSY 240 – Research Methods ...... 3 principles, assets and equity accounting for 6) PSY 420 – Psychology of external financial reporting. Course offered Learning ...... 3 Fall semesters. Pre-requisite(s): MATH 097 or higher. Minor in Psychology 7) PSY 101 – General Psychology .... 3 139

ACC 202 Featured topics include: overview of ROTC, MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (3+0) 3 special programs offered through ROTC, credits mission and organization of the Air Force, Forms of business organization; cost brief history of the Air Force, introduction to concepts and decision making; break-even leadership and leadership related issues, Air analysis, fixed and variable costs, budgeting Force Core Values, Air Force officer for internal reporting. Course offered Spring opportunities, and an introduction to semesters. Pre-requisite(s): ACC 201 communication studies. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC ACC 490 cadets and complements this course by INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits providing cadets with followership Independent study in selected topics. May experiences. be repeated to a maximum of six credits. S/U Grading. AES 121 AFROTC LEADERSHIP LAB I-B (0+2) 2 Aerospace Studies credits AES 110 Progression of experience designed to FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES develop leadership ability and awareness of AIR FORCE I (1+0) 1 credit the Air Force lifestyle with emphasis on: Air AES110 is a survey course designed to Force customs and courtesies; drill and introduce students to the United States Air ceremonies, physical fitness, the Air Force Force and encourage participation in Air officer’s environment and culture and Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. opportunities available to commissioned Featured topics include: overview of ROTC, officers. S/U grading only. Co-requisite: special programs offered through ROTC, AES 120 mission and organization of the Air Force, brief history of the Air Force, introduction to AES 230 leadership and leadership related issues, Air EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE Force Core Values, Air Force officer POWER I (1+0) 1 credit opportunities, and an introduction to A course designed to examine general communication studies. Leadership aspects of air and space power from a Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC historical perspective. The course covers the cadets and complements this course by period from the first balloons and dirigibles providing cadets with followership to the space-age systems of the Global War experiences. on Terror. Historical examples are provided to show the development of Air Force AES 111 distinctive capabilities (previously referred to AFROTC LEADERSHIP LAB I-A (0+2) 2 as core competencies), and missions credits (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of Progression of experience designed to what has become today's USAF air and develop leadership ability and awareness of space power. Furthermore, the course the Air Force lifestyle with emphasis on: Air examines several fundamental truths Force customs and courtesies; drill and associated with war in the third dimension, ceremonies, physical fitness, the Air Force e.g., principles of war and tenets of air and officer’s environment and culture and space power. As a whole, this course opportunities available to commissioned provides the students with a knowledge- officers. S/U grading only. Co-requisite: level understanding for the general AES 110 employment of air and space power, from an institutional, doctrinal, and historical AES 120 perspective. In addition, what the students FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES learned about the Air Force Core Values in AIR FORCE II (1+0) 1 credit AS100 will be reinforced through the use of AES120 is a survey course designed to operational examples, and they will introduce students to the United States Air complete several writing and briefing Force and encourage participation in Air assignments to meet Air Force Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. communication skills requirements. 140

AES 231 AES 351 AFROTC LEADERSHIP II-A (0+2) 2 credits AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP STUDIES I In-depth progression of experience (3+0) 3 credits developing leadership ability and awareness AES 351 is a study of leadership, of the Air Force lifestyle. Focuses on management fundamentals, professional continued military training related to uniform knowledge, Air Force personnel and wear, military customs and courtesies, and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and military ceremonies. AES 231 is required for communication skills required of an Air all cadets applying to attend Field Training. Force junior officer. Case studies are used S/U grading only. Co-requisite: AES 230 to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of AES 240 demonstrating and exercising practical EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE application of the concepts being studied. A POWER II (1+0) 1 credit mandatory Leadership Laboratory A course designed to examine general complements this course by providing aspects of air and space power from a advanced leadership experiences in officer- historical perspective. The course covers type activities, giving students the the period from the first balloons and opportunity to apply leadership and dirigibles to the space-age systems of the management principles of this course. Pre- Global War on Terror. Historical examples requisite(s): AES 240 or junior standing are provided to show the development of Air Force distinctive capabilities (previously AES 352 referred to as core competencies), and AFROTC LEADERSHIP LAB III-A missions (functions) to demonstrate the (0+2) 2 credits evolution of what has become today's USAF Study of advanced leadership topics such air and space power. Furthermore, the as: planning and controlling the military course examines several fundamental truths activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, associated with war in the third dimension, preparing and presenting military briefings e.g., principles of war and tenets of air and and written communications, and providing space power. As a whole, this course guidance, direction, and information to provides the students with a knowledge- increase the understanding, motivation, and level understanding for the general performance of other cadets. S/U grading employment of air and space power, from an only. Co-requisite: AES 351 institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspective. In addition, what the students AES 361 learned about the Air Force Core Values in AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP STUDIES II AS100 will be reinforced through the use of (3+0) 3 credits operational examples, and they will AES 361 is a study of leadership, complete several writing and briefing management fundamentals, professional assignments to meet Air Force knowledge, Air Force personnel and communication skills requirements. Pre- evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and requisite(s): AES 230 communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used AES 241 to examine Air Force leadership and AFROTC LEADERSHIP LAB II-B management situations as a means of (0+2) 2 credits demonstrating and exercising practical In-depth progression of experience application of the concepts being studied. A developing leadership ability and awareness mandatory Leadership Laboratory of the Air Force lifestyle. Focuses on complements this course by providing continued military training related to uniform advanced leadership experiences in officer- wear, military customs and courtesies, and type activities, giving students the military ceremonies. AES 231 is required for opportunity to apply leadership and all cadets applying to attend Field Training. management principles of this course. Pre- S/U grading only. Co-requisite: AES 230 requisite(s): AES 351 or junior standing

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AES 362 given to refining communication skills. Pre- AFROTC LEADERSHIP LAB III-B requisite: AES 471 or junior standing. (0+2) 2 credits Study of advanced leadership topics such AES 482 as: planning and controlling the military AFROTC LEADERSHIP LAB IV-B activities of AFROTC cadet corps, preparing (0+2) 2 credits and presenting military briefings and written Provides senior AFROTC cadets advanced communications, and providing guidance, leadership experiences involving: planning direction, and information to increase the and controlling military activities of the understanding, motivation, and performance AFROTC cadet corps, preparing and of other cadets. S/U grading only. Co- presenting military briefings and written requisite: AES 361 communications, and providing guidance, direction and information to increase the AES 471 understanding, motivation, and performance NATIONAL SECURITY of other cadets. S/U grading only. Co- AFFAIRS/PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE requisite: AES 481 DUTY I (3+0) 3 credits AES 471 examines the national security American Sign Language process, regional studies, advanced AM 145 leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I (4+0) 4 Special topics of interest focus on the credits military as a profession, officer ship, military Development of signing and finger spelling justice, civilian control of the military, skills. Provide student with knowledge of the preparation for active duty, and current basic signs used today. Satisfies issues affecting military professionalism. Humanities Core Curriculum. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. Pre- AM 146 requisite: AES 361 or junior standing. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II (4+0) 4 credits AES 472 Broaden vocabulary and communication AFROTC LEADERSHIP LAB IV-A skills using sign language. Satisfies (0+2) credits Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- Provides senior AFROTC cadets advanced requisite(s): AM 145 leadership experiences involving: planning and controlling military activities of the AM 147 AFROTC cadet corps, preparing and AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III (4+0) 4 presenting military briefings and written credits communications, and providing guidance, Emphasis on the production of ASL, to bring direction and information to increase the ones current fluency to a point of self- understanding, motivation, and performance generated ASL. Satisfies Humanities Core of other cadets. S/U grading only. Co- Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): AM 146 requisite: AES 471 AM 148 AES 481 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV (4+0) 4 NATIONAL SECURITY credits AFFAIRS/PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE This course encourages the student to DUTY II (3+0) 3 credits expand discourse in ASL on everyday AES 481 examines the national security topics. Satisfies Humanities Core process, regional studies, advanced Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): AM 147 leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the Anthropology military as a profession, officer ship, military ANTH 101 justice, civilian control of the military, INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL preparation for active duty, and current ANTHROPOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits issues affecting military professionalism. Introduction to human culture and society. Within this structure, continued emphasis is Understanding human diversity through 142 comparative study of politics, religion, ANTH 448A economics, and kinship. Satisfies Social FIELD SCHOOL IN ARCHAEOLOGY Science Core Curriculum or Cultural 3-6 credits Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used Summer instruction and practice in survey, for one category). excavation, and analysis. Pre-requisite(s): special advance application. ANTH 102 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTH 499 ANTHROPOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits Origin, evolution, and geographical Independent study in selected topics. May distribution of humans, the growth of be repeated to a maximum of six credits. populations and how they change over time, S/U Grading. genetics and heredity, human adaptation and human diversity. Emphasizes the origin Art and evolution of humans and their place in ART 100 nature. VISUAL FOUNDATIONS (1+4) 3 credits Explores visual forms and contemporary ANTH 105 concepts through a variety of media, INTRODUCTION TO WORLD presentations, and discussions. ARCHAEOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Development of human society and ART 101 technology from the earliest traces of DRAWING I (3+0) 3 credits culturally patterned behavior to the Introduction to concepts of drawing based emergence of civilization in the Old and New on visual observations. Satisfies Fine Arts Worlds. Core Curriculum.

ANTH 216 ART 160 CULTURES THROUGH FILM (3+0) 3 ART APPRECIATION (3+0) 3 credits credits Introduction to art as a visual experience. An exploration of societies, cultures and Media, formal properties, and the correlation cultural anthropology through film. of art with the ideas of society for which it Ethnographic and documentary films are was made. May not be taken by Art majors. shown. Satisfies Cultural Diversity Core Satisfies Fine Arts Core Curriculum. Curriculum. ART 170 ANTH 439 BEGINNING BLACK AND WHITE SELECTED TOPICS IN CULTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY (1+4) 3 credits ANTHROPOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Development of a fine arts approach to Topic to be selected by instructor. Reflects photography at an introductory level, student needs. May be repeated to a exploring the aesthetic potential of maximum of six credits. Pre-requisite(s): photography as an expressive art form. ANTH 101 Basic technical skills include using a manual, 35mm camera, developing film and ANTH 441F printing black and white photographs. ARCHAEOLOGY OF ANCIENT EGYPT (3+0) 3 credits ART 243 A survey of ancient Egyptian cultural history DIGITAL IMAGING (3+0) 3 credits between about 500,000 BC and 400 AD, Introduction to the concepts and practices of based on a synthesis of archaeological and computer imaging and the use of related textual evidence. Focuses on the origins and media with emphasis on creative evolution of the Egyptian state and the applications of digital technologies. Software elements of pharaonic religion, society, covered in this course includes Photoshop, economy, art, architecture, and science. Illustrator and Quark Express. (Formerly ART 230).

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ART 260 AST 103 SURVEY OF ART HISTORY I (3+0) 3 INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY: THE credits SOLAR SYSTEM (3+0) 3 credits A survey of Western art and architecture Beginning level survey that discusses the from the prehistoric era to the beginning of nearby objects of our solar system, the the Renaissance. Satisfies Fine Arts Core formation and evolution of planetary bodies Curriculum. and the exploration of space. A minimum of mathematics is required. Recommended for ART 261 non-science majors. Satisfies Natural SURVEY OF ART HISTORY II (3+0) 3 Sciences Core Curriculum. (non-lab credit). credits A survey of painting, sculpture and AST 104 architecture in the West from the INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY: STARS Renaissance through the modern era. AND GALAXIES (3+0) 3 credits Satisfies Fine Arts Core Curriculum. Survey course at the beginning level that discusses stellar systems and galaxies. ART 265 Topics include stellar evolution, formation of INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY galaxies, and cosmology. A minimum of ART (3+0) 3 credits mathematics is required. Recommended for A survey of the most important non-science majors. Satisfies Natural developments in European and American art Sciences Core Curriculum. (non-lab credit). history from Neoimpressionism through the developing avante gardes of the early AST 105 twentieth century, to post-war impact of the INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY: STARS New York School, Pop Art, Minimalism, AND GALAXIES LABORATORY (0+3) 1 Conceptualism and Postmodernism. credit Satisfies Fine Arts Core Curriculum. Laboratory exercises in astronomy presented in the tradition of the amateur ART 475 astronomer. Instruction includes observation HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY (3+0) 3 of celestial objects as well as laboratory credits exercises to investigate the physical nature Development of photography as an of astronomical objects. Instruction on the aesthetic movement from its invention to the use of telescopes and the process of the present time in America, France, Britain, etc. scientific method presented. Recommended Attention is paid to the role of photography for non-science majors. Satisfies Natural in recording history. Satisfies Fine Arts Core Sciences Core Curriculum. (lab credit). Curriculum. Pre/Co-requisite(s): AST 103 or AST 104; $25 lab fee. ART 492 INDIVIDUAL STUDY Biology Independent study in selected topics. May Note: Laboratory courses require special be repeated to a maximum of six credits. expenses for materials and equipment in S/U Grading. addition to regular registration fees.

ART 495 BIOL 101 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART HISTORY (3+0) BIOLOGY FOR NON-MAJORS (3+3) 4 3 credits credits May be repeated to a maximum of 12 An introduction to biological principles credits. Pre-requisite(s) 6 credits of Upper common to the study of all living organisms Division art history. with particular emphasis on the human species. Three hours lecture and three Astronomy hours laboratory. Satisfies the Natural Note: Laboratory courses require special Science Core Curriculum. (lab credit). $35 expenses for materials and equipment in lab fee. addition to regular registration fees.

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BIOL 122 BIOL 224 DESERT PLANTS (2+3) 3 credits HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II Study of typical desert plant communities, (3+3) 4 credits along with the identification of more common Structure and function of the human species. Additional topics include digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, morphological and physiological adaptations urogenital, reproductive, and endocrine to aridity, and the nature, origin, and systems. Three hours lecture and three occurrence of arid environments. Course hours laboratory. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 223; offered in even Spring Semesters. $35 lab fee.

BIOL 189 BIOL 251 FUNDAMENTALS OF LIFE SCIENCE GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (3+3) 4 (3+3) 4 credits credits Survey of contemporary biology: includes Morphology, physiology, classification and structure, function, interactions and culture techniques of prokaryotic and evolutionary origins of living systems. For eukaryotic microorganisms. Pre-requisite(s): biology majors and others who require BIOL 189 and CHEM 110 or BIOL 196 and biology as part of their professional career CHEM 121; $35 lab fee. preparation. Satisfies the Natural Sciences Core Curriculum. (lab credit). BIOL 300 Recommended Pre-requisite(s): MATH 124; PRINCIPLES OF GENETICS (3+3) 4 credits $35 lab fee. Biological basis of heredity and variations among higher and lower organisms using BIOL 196 modern and classical concepts of structure, PRINCIPLES OF MODERN BIOLOGY I function and organization of the genetic (3+3) 4 credits material. Course offered in Fall Semesters. For biology majors. Includes a study of the Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 196 and 197, CHEM basic features of living systems, including 121, 122, 241, and MATH 128; $35 lab fee. the chemical and physical structure of cells, classification of living organisms, and BIOL 305 principles of genetics, ecology and INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION evolution. Course offered in Fall Semesters. BIOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Recommended Pre-requisite: MATH 124; Fundamental issues in conservation biology $35 lab fee. including biodiversity, invasive and endangered species, reserve design, and BIOL 197 environmental legislation to provide a PRINCIPLES OF MODERN BIOLOGY II scientific examination of the biological (3+3) 4 credits issues underpinning conservation. Course Organismic biology in an evolutionary offered in Fall Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): context including biodiversity, structure and BIOL 196 and 197 function, reproduction and physiology of major groups of organisms, from viruses to BIOL 341 mammals. Course offered in Spring PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 196; Fundamental of ecology of levels of (Formerly BIOL 191); $35 lab fee. population, community and ecosystem. Course offered in Spring Semesters. Pre- BIOL 223 requisite(s): BIOL 196 and 197 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (3+3) 4 credits BIOL 405 Review of the basic organization of human MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits cells and tissues and the structure and Introductory molecular biology. Study of function of the integumentary, skeletal, genes and their activities at the molecular muscular, and nervous systems. Three level, including transcription, translation, hours lecture and three hours laboratory. DNA replication and recombination. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 189 or BIOL 196; $35 Concepts of molecular biology presented lab fee. along with experimental strategies and data 145 that led to these concepts. Course offered in BIOL 460 Spring Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY (3+3) 4 credits 196, 197, 300, CHEM 121, 122, 241, 242, Exploration of the major aspects of microbial 474 and MATH 128. (Formerly BIOL 407) physiology, including structure and growth of bacteria, generation of ATP and BIOL 409 intermediary metabolism, synthesis of VIROLOGY (3+0) 3 credits macromolecules and cellular components, Systematic examination of animal, plant, and coordination of intracellular, activities. and bacterial viruses including their structure Three hours lecture and three hours and genome organization, their reproduction laboratory per week. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL and assembly, and their effects on host 196, 197, 251, 300, CHEM 121, 122, 241 organisms. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 196, 197, and MATH 128; $35 lab fee. 300, CHEM 121, 122, 241, and MATH 128. (Formerly BIOL 410) BIOL 470 TOPICS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY BIOL 414 (3+0) 3 credits ENDOCRINOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Applications may include bioremediation, (Same as CHEM 478) Survey of the food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, vaccine structure and function of vertebrate development, water treatment, or genetic endocrine systems, with emphasis on the engineering. Includes presentation and biochemical basis of hormone action and the discussion of current literature. Topics role of cell communication in endocrine published in the class schedule. Maximum physiology. Course offered in even Fall of two different topics may be selected for a Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 196, total of six credits. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL CHEM 121, 122, 241, 242. Recommended: 196, 197, 251, CHEM 121, 122, 241, and CHEM 474 MATH 128

BIOL 415 BIOL 473 EVOLUTION (3+0) 3 credits ADVANCED TOPICS IN CELL AND Pattern and process in the evolution of life MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits on earth. Course offered in Spring Discussion of current literature on a specific Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 196, 197, topic in cell and molecular biology. Topics 251, 300, CHEM 121, 122, 241, and MATH published in the class schedule. May be 128 repeated to a maximum of six credits. Course offered in odd Spring Semesters. BIOL 447 Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 196, 197, 300, CHEM COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 121, 122, 241, and MATH 128 (3+3) 4 credits Animal function from a comparative BIOL 475 perspective with emphasis on vertebrates. NEUROBIOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 196, 197, CHEM 121, Introduction to the neurosciences, 122, 241, and MATH 128; $35 lab fee. emphasizing cellular, molecular, and physiological aspects. Establishes a BIOL 453 foundation of cellular neurobiology and IMMUNOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits moves on to selected topics in the Study of cell-mediated and humoral immune organization, function, and development of responses. Topics include the diversity of neural systems. Course offered in odd Fall antibodies and antigen receptors, evolution Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 196, of immunity, cell-cell interactions, BIOL 197 importance of major histocompatibility complex immune regulation, and immunity BIOL 491 to microorganisms. Course offered in even INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits Spring Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL Independent study in selected topics. May 196, 197, 251, 300, CHEM 121, 122, 241, be repeated to a maximum of six credits. and MATH 128 S/U Grading.

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BIOL 493 responsibilities, and international UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR (1+0) 1 considerations and strategic decision credit making. Pre-requisite(s): FIN 301, MGT 301, Preparation and presentation of seminars on IS 301, MKT 301, and senior status. topics of current interest in biology. Topic changes by semester; see class schedule. BUS 497 May be repeated to a maximum of three NEW VENTURE CREATION AND credits. Pre-requisite(s): Consent of STRATEGY (3+0) 3 credits instructor. Business tools and skills necessary to successfully start and operate a business. BIOL 499 Focus on evaluation of new ventures, INSTRUCTION IN BIOLOGICAL financial considerations, personnel issues, SCIENCES 1-2 credits business operations, and legal Significant involvement in instruction of considerations. Development of a business courses in biological sciences. May include plan. Pre-requisite(s): FIN 301, MGT 301, IS laboratory preparation, instruction, and 301, MKT 301 and senior status. grading. May be repeated to a maximum of two credits. S/F grading only. Pre- BUS 498 requisite(s): Consent of instructor. GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGY (3+0) 3 credits Business Integrated coverage of management BUS 101 strategies relating to international INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3+0) 3 businesses. Special topics include: mission credits and objective, analysis of external and Emphasis on basic business and economic internal environments, ethics, strategic terminology and concepts for students decision making and international seeking an introduction to the business diversification. Pre-requisite(s): FIN 301, world and business school programs. MGT 301, IS 301, MKT 301, and senior status. BUS 320 INTRODUCTION to E-BUSINESS (3+0) 3 Business Law credits BLW 302 Introduction to Internet business use. LEGAL ENVIRONMENT (3+0) 3 credits Internet leadership and change Nature and function of law; the legal system; management skills, eBusiness framework, constitutional law; administrative law; basic technologies, strategy, capital antitrust; consumer protection; torts; and infrastructure, and public policy. Pre- product liability. Pre-requisite(s): BUS 101. requisite(s): BUS 101 Chemistry BUS 395 Note: Laboratory courses require special CURRENT ISSUES IN BUSINESS (2+0) 2 expenses for materials and equipment in credits addition to regular registration fees. Issues discussed in the popular business press. Emphasis on current events and CHEM 103 issues in business. Course offered Spring PREPARATORY CHEMISTRY (3+0) 3 semesters. Pre-requisite(s): BUS 101 credits For students with a deficiency in high school BUS 496 chemistry who wish to qualify for CHEM STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICY 121. Does not satisfy the core curriculum (3+0) 3 credits natural science requirement. Co-requisite(s): Formulation, implementation and evaluation Enrollment in MATH 096 or higher. of management strategies for achieving organizational objectives. Integrated CHEM 105 coverage of: mission and objectives CHEMISTRY, MAN AND SOCIETY (3+0) 3 definition; analysis of external and internal credits environments including ethics, social Introduction to chemistry, intended to 147 develop an understanding of basic requisite(s): CHEM 121 and MATH 128 or principles, and an appreciation of both the higher. (Formerly CHEM 102); $45 lab fee. benefits and risks resulting from application of these principles in science and CHEM 241 technology. Satisfies the Natural Sciences ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3+3) 4 credits Core Curriculum. (non-lab credit). Co- Intensive introduction to the theory of carbon requisite(s): Enrollment in MATH 096 or chemistry with particular emphasis on higher. understanding the relationship between the structure and behavior of organic molecule. CHEM 110 Course offered in Fall Semesters. Pre- CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES I requisite(s): CHEM 122; $45 lab fee. (3+3) 4 credits Survey of elementary principles of general CHEM 242 chemistry and their applications to living ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3+3) 4 credits systems. For students in programs such as Continuation of CHEM 241 with emphasis nursing and allied health. Three hours on complex reactions and mechanisms, and lecture and three hours laboratory. Credit introduction to advanced approaches for the not allowed in both CHEM 103 and 110. synthesis of organic molecules. Course Satisfies the Natural Sciences Core offered in Spring Semesters. Pre- Curriculum. (lab credit). Pre-requisite(s): requisite(s): CHEM 241; $45 lab fee. MATH 096 or 097 or placement in MATH 120 or higher; $45 lab fee. CHEM 474 BIOCHEMISTRY I (3+0) 3 credits CHEM 111 Fundamentals of biochemistry with CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES emphasis on the structure-function II (3+3) 4 credits relationships of proteins, enzymes, Survey of elementary principles of organic carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; chemistry and biochemistry. For students bioenergetics; and intermediary metabolism majoring in nursing and allied health. Three and the mechanisms of its regulation. hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Course offered in Fall Semesters. Pre- Credit not allowed in both CHEM 111 and requisite(s): CHEM 242 220. Satisfies the Natural Sciences Core Curriculum. (lab credit). Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 475 CHEM 110; $45 lab fee. BIOCHEMISTRY II (3+0) 3 credits Continuation of CHEM 474 with emphasis CHEM 121 on anabolic and catabolic pathways; gene GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (3+3) 4 credits replication and expression in prokaryotes Fundamental principles of chemistry and eukaryotes; recombinant DNA; and including nomenclature, atomic structure, various aspects of physiological chemistry. chemical bonding, molecular structure, Course offered in Spring Semesters. Pre- states of matter and solutions. Satisfies the requisite(s): CHEM 474 Natural Sciences Core Curriculum. (lab credit). Course offered in Fall Semesters. Communication Pre-requisite(s): MATH 128 or Co- COM 101 requisite(s): MATH 128. (Formerly CHEM FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 101); $45 lab fee. COMMUNICATION (3+0) 3 credits Principles and theories of speech CHEM 122 communication. Participation in public GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (3+3) 4 credits speaking and interpersonal communication Fundamental principles of chemistry, activities. Satisfies Humanities Core properties and uses of the common metals, Curriculum. their compounds, elementary chemistry of carbon and introductory qualitative and COM 102 quantitative analysis. Satisfies the Natural INTRODUCTION TO INTERPERSONAL Sciences Core Curriculum. (lab credit). COMMUNICATION (3+0) 3 credits Course offered in Spring Semesters. Pre- Examination of theories of effective 148 interpersonal communication with in-class emphasis on the application of exercises designed to provide practical communication theory to advertising application of theory. Offered Fall problems. Semesters. COM 315 COM 216 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (3+0) SURVEY OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES 3 credits (3+0) 3 credits Principles of small group communication Analysis of the contexts, principles, and and problem solving; theory and practice. values of human communication grounded COM 330 in communication theory. Focuses on SELECTED TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION developing competency in areas of STUDIES (3+0) 3 credits intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, Selected topics in the field of organizational, and public communication. Communication Studies. Satisfies Social Science Core Curriculum. COM 380 COM 218 WOMEN IN MEDIA (3+0) 3 credits SURVEY OF MASS COMMUNICATION Explores the role of women within the media (3+0) 3 credits and the treatment of women by the media. Analysis of the development of newspapers, magazines, motion pictures, radio and COM 404 telecommunications. Provides an overview PRINCIPLES OF PERSUASION (3+0) 3 of institutional structures and theoretical credits perspectives. Examination of the principles involved in influencing groups and individuals. COM 220 VISUAL COMMUNICATION (3+0) 3 credits COM 412 Survey of the various fields that use visual INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION imagery for communicative purposes. (3+0) 3 credits Graphic design, film, and televisual imagery Understanding the relationship between covered. Emphasis on television and film communication and culture through the aesthetics and picture composition. study of cultural variables (languages, traditions, rituals, roles/norms, values, etc.) COM 250 and how this relationship impacts identity, NEWS GATHERING AND WRITING (3+0) behavior, expectations and knowledge. 3 credits Study and practice of what makes news, COM 413 how news is obtained and how news is ARGUMENTATION (3+0) 3 credits written. Includes discussions and laboratory. Study of basic principles of argumentation, Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. the preparation and presentation of argumentative speeches. COM 261 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS COM 431 (3+0) 3 credits VISUAL LITERACY (3+0) 3 credits Study of the techniques of public relations, Analysis of graphics, film, television, and publicity methods, and communication computer images. Includes theoretical, through newspapers, magazines, radio, critical, and practical applications. Hands-on television, and other media. Emphasis on experience emphasized with a lot of pictorial the role of those involved with public examples viewed and discussed in class. relations functions. COM 434 COM 262 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND INTRODUCTION TO ADVERTISING (3+0) NEGOTIATION (3+0) 3 credits 3 credits Examine various types and sources of Examination of the purposes, function, and conflict in communication situations: role of advertising in society with an management and resolution through various 149 decision making and conflict management Program development in a powerful models. Examine negotiation practices in operating environment. Pre-requisite(s): communication situations. Practical MATH 127 or 128; $25 lab fee. application and theory emphasized through various classroom activities. CS 482 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (3+0) 3 COM 463 credits CASE STUDIES IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Survey of current artificial intelligence (3+0) 3 credits technologies: game playing, theorem- Application of communication principles, proving, natural language processing, techniques, and programs to real-life pattern recognition, and heuristic problems and opportunities. Pre-requisite(s): programming. Pre-requisite(s): CS 302 COM 261. CS 490 COM 464 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits LEADERSHIP: A COMMUNICATION Independent study in selected topics. May PERSPECTIVE (3+0) 3 credits be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Useful theories and practical experiences to S/U Grading. make better leaders. Studies specific leaders, their philosophy of leadership, their Core Humanities ethics and effectiveness. Includes CH 201 interviewing leaders in the community. ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL CULTURES (3+0) 3 credits COM 485 Introduction to Greek, Roman and Judeo- MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY (3+0) 3 Christian traditions through the Middle Ages. credits Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. In-depth look of the functions of the press in gathering and disseminating knowledge, CH 202 news, and entertainment: specific attention THE MODERN WORLD (3+0) 3 credits paid to the role of the press in shaping Intellectual, literary, and political history of public opinion and influencing publication. Europe from Renaissance to present. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. COM 495 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits CH 203 Independent study in selected topics. May AMERICAN EXPERIENCE AND be repeated to a maximum of six credits. CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE (3+0) 3 S/U Grading. credits Emphasis on the origins of the U.S. and Computer Science Nevada Constitutions and issues such as CS 105 equality and civil rights; individualism and COMPUTERS IN THE INFORMATION AGE civil liberties; federalism; environmentalism; (2+2) 3 credits urbanization and industrialization; and Overview of computer systems: hardware religious and cultural diversity. Satisfies and software concepts, history, modern Constitution Core Curriculum. applications, impact on society, ethical considerations. Modular laboratory Counseling instruction emphasizing hands-on skills COU 300 using personal computers; $25 lab fee. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES AND COUNSELING (3+0) 3 credits CS 135 Provides an introduction to the field of COMPUTER SCIENCE I (3+3) 4 credits human services and counseling. Students Problem solving methods and algorithm will examine the human services as a development in a high-level programming profession. Topics include various language. Program design, coding, perspectives on human services and debugging, and documentation using counseling such as trends in human service techniques of good programming style. delivery; the history of human services and 150 the helping relationship; the human services services profession. Pre-requisite(s): COU movement; overview of the helping model; 300, COU 315 crisis intervention; listening and understanding skills. Students will explore COU 360 themselves as potential human service CONTEMPORARY MARRIAGE AND professionals, and will develop a personal FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS (3+0) 3 credits. stress management plan. Satisfies Social Analysis of historic and contemporary trends Science Core Curriculum. in marriage and family relationships in American society. Examinations of major COU 315 family processes through the life cycle, COUNSELING SKILLS IN HUMAN including functional and dysfunctional SERVICES (3+0) 3 credits patterns and their interactions with This course contains didactic presentations, individuals and communities. Pre- classroom discussion, and interactive requisite(s): COU 300, COU 315 laboratory components related to listening and empathy skills. Overview of basic COU 375 counseling skills in human services ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES profession including: counseling theories; IN HUMAN SERVICES (3+0) 3 credits the therapeutic relationship in counseling; Evaluates ethical, legal, and professional and client assessment. Students will issues related to human services. Provides perform bio-psychosocial assessments, a basis for making professional decisions interviews, and documentation. Students related to these issues. Covers Codes of will receive HIPPA training in patient/client Ethics, state statutes, and case law related confidentiality laws. This course is a Pre- to human services. Pre-requisite(s): COU requisite to HMS 106 (Human Services 300, COU 315 Practicum I) and the student must demonstrate therapeutic communication COU 376 skills and pass a test of the HIPPA laws in PERSPECTIVES ON DOMESTIC order to participate in the Human Services VIOLENCE (3+0) 3 credits Practicum. Offered Spring semesters. Pre- Critical review of the definitions/terminology requisite(s): COU 300 used in the domestic violence field, major concepts relating to violence and COU 320 model/theories used to understand violent DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR (3+0) 3 credits behavior. Emphasizes student’s self- Familiarizes the student with various classes awareness of attitudes regarding violence of substances while analyzing the and relationships. Pre-requisite(s): COU physiological and behavioral effects of these 300 substances. Pre-requisite(s): COU 300 COU 377 COU 322 IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PERSPECTIVES ON ADDICTIONS (3+0) 3 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (3+0) 3 credits. credits Provides students with knowledge of how to Critical review of the definitions/terminology identify and assess individuals in violent used in the addictions field, major concepts relationships. Epidemiological, pathological, relating to addictions, and models/theories physiological, psychological, and cultural used to understand addictive behavior. basis of violence across the life-span are Emphasizes student’s self-awareness of examined. Includes assessment/screening attitudes regarding addictions. Pre- tools, motivational interviewing, the family requisite(s): COU 300 system, enabling, and resource and referral systems. Pre-requisite(s): COU 300 and 376 COU 325 MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE HUMAN COU 380 SERVICES PROFESSION (3+0) 3 credits INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-5 Credits Client-centered and cultural approach to Individual reading projects under the mental illness as related to the human direction of the faculty member. Department approval must be obtained prior to 151 registration. S/U Grading. Pre-requisite(s): the economic and health issues associated COU 300 with violence. Pre-requisite(s): COU 300

COU 400 COU 480 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HUMAN INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-6 credits SERVICES I (3+0) 3 credits Individual reading projects under the Provides students with supervised work direction of a faculty member. Department experience in human services agencies. approval must be obtained prior to Students participate in a weekly class that registration. May be repeated up to a combines the principles of small group maximum of six credits. S/U Grading. Pre- dynamics with acquired skills, knowledge requisite(s): COU 300 and COU 315 and experience that students have obtained from their field experience. Pre-requisite(s): COU 497 COU 300, COU 375 SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE (4+0) 4 credits COU 401 Individual field experience under the FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HUMAN supervision of a faculty member. Pre- SERVICES II (3+0) 3 credits requisite(s): PSY 101, 210, and 240. Continuation of supervised field placement, Crosslisted with PSY 497. following Field Experience I. Provides students with further supervised work Counseling and Educational experience in human services agencies. Psychology Pre-requisite(s): COU 300, COU 375 CEP 122 ENHANCING ACADEMIC SUCCESS (1+0) COU 427 1 credit IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT IN Improving competence in such areas as ADDICTIONS (3+0) 3 credits time management, interpersonal Provides students with knowledge of how to communication, goal setting, decision- identify and assess individuals with making, test taking strategies, and concepts addictions. Epidemiological, pathological, related to the achievement of academic physiological, psychological, and cultural success and the use of technology. Satisfies basis of addictions across the life-span are Study and Technology Skills Core examined. Includes assessment/screening Curriculum when taken after CEP 121. tools, motivational interviewing, the family Note: CEP 121 has been phased out. system, enabling, and resource and referral Students should only take CEP 122 if they systems. Pre-requisite(s): COU 300, COU have already completed CEP 121 in a 320 previous semester with a passing grade. Students who have not taken CEP 121 COU 430 should not take CEP 122, but instead take ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN CEP 123. SUBSTANCE ABUSE (3+0) 3 credits Professional issues involved in addictions CEP 123 counseling. Topics include: stress and COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS (2+0) burnout, legal and ethical issues, drugs in 2 credits the workplace, ethnographic attitudes Introduction to and development of core toward addictions, and the economic and skills required for success in college and health issues associated with addictions. beyond. Technological literacy, student Pre-requisite(s): COU 300, COU 320 support services, academic knowledge and skills, financial literacy, career/major COU 431 choices, self-awareness, and other factors ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN proven to be associated with college and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (3+0) 3 credits career success are examined. Satisfies Professional issues involved in domestic Study and Technology Skills Core violence counseling. Topics include: stress Curriculum. and burnout, legal and ethical issues, ethnographic attitudes toward violence, and 152

Criminal Justice national output and its distribution; taxation, CRJ 299 government borrowing and indebtedness, SPECIAL TOPICS (3+0) 3 credits and fiscal policy are considered. Offered Introduction to a selected major topic or Fall semesters. issue of importance for students in law enforcement or corrections. ECON 103 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS CRJ 412 (3+0) 3 credits LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION IN Introduction to the determination of levels of PROBLEM SOLVING (3+0) 3 credits national income, employment and prices Personnel, collective bargaining, technology, and the basic causes of fluctuations of these total quality management, communication, levels. Satisfies Social Science Core implementation, training, futures, and other Curriculum for non-business majors. contemporary management issues as they Offered Spring semesters. bear on community policing and problem solving. ECON 261 PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS I (3+0) 3 CRJ 413 credits DILEMMAS IN LAW AND LAW Probability and major probability ENFORCEMENT (3+0) 3 credits distributions; sampling theory; descriptive Legal, moral and social implications of statistics; measures of central tendency and issues including police discretion, deadly dispersion; index figures; time series. Pre- force, victimless crimes, surveillance, requisite(s): Math Core requirement. entrapment, plea bargaining, judicial discretion, and other controversial issues. ECON 262 PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS II (3+0) 3 CRJ 480 credits SPECIAL TOPICS IN LAW AND SOCIAL Statistical inference, estimation, hypothesis CONTROL (3+0) 3 credits testing; simple linear regression and Focused analysis of specific forms of correlations; analysis of variance. Pre- criminal behavior or particular theoretical requisite(s): ECON 261 approaches to crime causation. Content differs each semester. May be repeated to ECON 365 a maximum of six credits. LABOR AND THE ECONOMY (3+0) 3 credits CRJ 481 Labor union history and organization; labor TERRORISM: THEORY AND RESPONSE market analysis of wages, hours, (3+0) 3 credits employment and working conditions: History, scope and nature of various forms collective bargaining and labor legislation. of terrorism along with the role of law Offered Fall semesters. Pre-requisite(s): enforcement in combating foreign and ECON 102. domestic terrorist activities. ECON 490 CRJ 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits Independent study in selected topics. May Independent study in selected topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. be repeated to a maximum of six credits. S/U Grading. S/U Grading. English Economics ENG 100 ECON 102 COMPOSITION I ENHANCED (5+0) 5 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS credits (3+0) 3 credits For information regarding composition Introduction to the theory of relative prices; placement, please refer to the NSC College the allocation of productive resources Core Curriculum section on English. among alternative uses in the production of Writing the expository essay; emphasis on 153 revising and editing for development, be used for one category). Pre-requisite(s): coherence, style, and correctness. This ENG 102 course provides extra assistance in English writing skills. Must pass with a “C” or higher ENG 232 to advance to ENG 102. Satisfies English WORLD LITERATURE II (3+0) 3 credits Core Curriculum. Introduces student to world masterworks from the Renaissance through modern ENG 101 periods. Satisfies Humanities Core COMPOSITION I (3+0) 3 credits Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core For information regarding composition Curriculum (can only be used for one placement, please refer to the NSC College category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 Core Curriculum section on English. Writing the expository essay; emphasis on ENG 235 revising and editing for development, SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (3+0) coherence, style, and correctness. Satisfies 3 credits English Core Curriculum. Major figures and movements in English literature from antiquity through the ENG 102 Renaissance. Satisfies Humanities Core COMPOSITION II (3+0) 3 credits Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 For information regarding composition placement, please refer to the NSC College ENG 236 Core Curriculum section on English. SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE II Exploration of essay forms with particular (3+0) 3 credits attention to interpretation and argument; Major figures and movements in English emphasis on analytical reading and writing, literature from 1800 to the present. Satisfies critical thinking, and research Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- methodologies. Satisfies English Core requisite(s): ENG 102 Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 100 with a grade of “C” or higher OR ENG 101 ENG 241 SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE I ENG 205 (3+0) 3 credits INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING, Major figures and movements in American FICTION AND POETRY (3+0) 3 credits literature from the Colonial period to the Civil A writer’s workshop for students who would War. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. like to develop their skills in narrative and Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 verse. Emphasizes creative inquiry, a study of exemplary literature, and the craft of ENG 242 writing. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE II (3+0) 3 credits ENG 211 Continuation of ENG 241. Major figures and INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS (3+0) 3 movements in American literature from the credits Civil War to the present. Satisfies Development and fundamental concepts of Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- the linguistic approach to grammar and requisite(s): ENG 102 language analysis. ENG 271 All English Courses ENG 231 and higher INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE satisfy the humanities core curriculum. (3+0) 3 credits Selected works by Shakespeare. ENG 231 Specifically designed for non-majors. WORLD LITERATURE I (3+0) 3 credits Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- Introduces student to world masterworks requisite(s): ENG 102 from antiquity through the Renaissance. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum (can only 154

ENG 290 ENG 407A INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN- FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS AMERICAN LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits WRITING (3+0) 3 credits Introduction to the poetry, fiction, drama, Special emphasis on meeting the needs of and non-fiction of African-Americans. today's business communicator. Provides Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum or students with business writing skills and a Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum (can only broad understanding of the field of business be used for one category). Pre-requisite(s): writing. Satisfies Humanities Core ENG 102 Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 ENG 292 and ENG 303 INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits ENG 411B Introduction to Chicano literature through a PRINCIPLES OF MODERN GRAMMAR study of classic and contemporary works of (3+0) 3 credits prose, poetry, and theater. Intended for Designed to acquaint students, particularly non-English majors. Satisfies Humanities teachers and prospective teachers, with Core Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core fundamental approaches to English Curriculum (can only be used for one grammar. Satisfies Humanities Core category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 ENG 298 and ENG 303 WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits ENG 427A This course will explore the strategies and WOMEN AND LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits terms essential to the analysis of literary Women writers and the ways in which texts, to the crafting of effective arguments women are portrayed in literature. Satisfies about literature, and to the evaluation of Humanities Core Curriculum or Cultural those arguments. Replaces ENG 282 and Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used ENG 297. Course offered in Fall Semester. for one category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- 102. Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG requisite(s): ENG 102 298 and ENG 303

ENG 303 ENG 432A INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY THEORY CHAUCER (3+0) 3 credits AND CRITICISM (3+0) 3 credits Selected works by Chaucer. Satisfies Selected literary theories, varieties of Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- criticism, and texts, emphasizing their requisite(s): ENG 102 interrelations (e.g., Shakespeare and Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 feminist criticism, approaches to the novel, and ENG 303 deconstruction, and romantic poetry). Course offered in Spring semester. ENG 434A Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- SHAKESPEARE: TRAGEDIES (3+0) 3 requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre- credits requisite(s): ENG 298 Intensive study of Shakespeare's major tragedies. Satisfies Humanities Core ENG 401A Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 ADVANCED COMPOSITION (3+0) 3 credits Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 Explores writing and literacy. Students will and ENG 303 develop greater awareness of themselves as strategic writers by studying and creating ENG 434B texts for different audiences, purposes, and SHAKESPEARE: COMEDIES AND contexts in a variety of styles and genres. HISTORIES (3+0) 3 credits Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 Intensive study of Shakespeare's major Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 comedies and histories. Satisfies and ENG 303 155

Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- ENG 447A requisite(s): ENG 102 CONTEMPORARY BRITISH LITERATURE Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 (3+0) 3 credits and ENG 303 Cross-generic studies in British literature since World War II. Satisfies Humanities ENG 436A Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 MAJOR FIGURES IN AMERICAN Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits and ENG 303 Seminar on one or more major figures in American literature. Satisfies Humanities ENG 449A Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 BRITISH LITERATURE I (3+0) 3 credits Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 Major authors and works in British literature and ENG 303 from the beginning through the eighteenth century. Satisfies Humanities Core ENG 440A Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 MEDIEVAL ENGLISH LITERATURE (3+0) Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 3 credits and ENG 303 English language and literature from 1100 to 1485, exclusive of Chaucer’s Canterbury ENG 449B Tales. Satisfies Humanities Core BRITISH LITERATURE II (3+0) 3 credits Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 Major authors and works in British literature Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 from the nineteenth century to the present. and ENG 303 Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre- ENG 444A requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT (3+0) 3 credits ENG 450A English writers from about 1790 to 1832, STUDIES IN 20TH CENTURY e.g., Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits Shelley and Keats. Satisfies Humanities Cross-generic studies in American literature. Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre- and ENG 303 requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303

ENG 445A ENG 451A THE VICTORIAN PERIOD (3+0) 3 credits AMERICAN LITERATURE I (3+0) 3 credits Social and artistic movements of the later Major figures and movements from the 19th century as revealed in English poetry beginnings to the Civil War. Satisfies and prose. Satisfies Humanities Core Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre- Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 and ENG 303 ENG 451B ENG 446A AMERICAN LITERATURE II (3+0) 3 credits MODERN BRITISH LITERATURE (3+0) 3 Major figures and movements from the Civil credits War to the present. Satisfies Humanities Survey of British writing in the twentieth Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 century, including fiction, drama, and poetry. Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- and ENG 303 requisite(s): ENG 102 Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 ENG 462C and ENG 303 MODERN AMERICAN POETRY (3+0) 3 credits A study of Modernist American poetry. Pre- requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre- requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 156

ENG 462E and themes, with emphasis on the CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN POETRY development and the history of genres. (3+0) 3 credits Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- A study of American poetry from1945 to the requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre- present. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102. requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 ENG 481A COMPARATIVE LITERATURE (3 +0) 3 ENG 467B credits MODERN AMERICAN DRAMA (3+0) 3 Intensive analysis of selected masterpieces credits of the Western world to the beginning of Examination of the films of major directors Romanticism. Satisfies Humanities Core from the silent period to the present. Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core Filmmakers such as John Ford, Howard Curriculum (can only be used for one Hawks, Orson Welles, George Cukor, category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 Robert Flaherty, Frank Capra, Raoul Walsh, Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 and others. Satisfies Humanities Core and ENG 303 Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 ENG 481B and ENG 303 MODERN COMPARATIVE LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits ENG 473C Intensive analysis of selected masterpieces THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN of the Western world from Romanticism to NOVEL (3+0) 3 credits the twentieth century, themes of literature, The American novel since 1945. Satisfies literary influences, and major authors. Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum or requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre- Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum (can only requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 be used for one category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 476B ENG 298 and ENG 303 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FILM (3+0) 3 credits ENG 484A Examination of the films of major directors THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE (3+0) 3 from the silent period to the present. credits Filmmakers such as John Ford, Howard Study of selected books of the Old and New Hawks, Orson Welles, George Cukor, Testaments as literature. Satisfies Robert Flaherty, Frank Capra, Raoul Walsh, Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- and others. Satisfies Humanities Core requisite(s): ENG 102 Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 and ENG 303 ENG 485 ENG 477A TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE LITERATURE FILM AND LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits (3+0) 3 credits (Same as FIS 495.) Comparative study of Literature taught in English translation, for the relations of prose, poetry, and drama to example, Dante, French feminism, or the structure and themes of the cinema, Hispanic writers. May be repeated for from Dickens to the present. Satisfies English major or minor credit. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- Humanities Core Curriculum or Cultural requisite(s): ENG 102 Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 for one category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG and ENG 303 102. Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 ENG 477C GENRE STUDIES IN FILM (3+0) 3 credits Individual examinations of genre, structures, 157

ENG 485A thematic. Topics may vary. May be repeated ASIAN LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits for a maximum of six credits. Satisfies Intensive study of classical and Humanities Core Curriculum or Cultural contemporary Asian literature, especially Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used that of India, Japan, China, and Southeast for one category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG Asia. Texts in English. Satisfies Humanities 102. Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG Core Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core 298 and ENG 303 Curriculum (can only be used for one category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 ENG 494A Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE (3+0) 3 and ENG 303 credits Literature of Native American peoples, oral ENG 486A tradition through contemporary works. May STUDIES IN POSTCOLONIAL be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. LITERATURE AND THEORY (3+0) 3 Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum or credits Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum. Pre- Literature, film, and theory about the requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre- colonized world, including Africa, Asia, the requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 Americas, Ireland, the Pacific, and their diasporas. Satisfies Humanities Core ENG 495B Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core MODERN AFRICAN-AMERICAN Curriculum (can only be used for one LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 Study of recent and contemporary works of Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 African-American literature. Satisfies and ENG 303 Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre- ENG 490 requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 ASIAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits ENG 495C This course explores and investigates AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE (3+0) literature by American authors from various 3 credits Asian backgrounds such as, but not limited African-American writing from literary, to, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and cultural, and historical perspectives. Indian/South Asian. We will consider Typically includes various genres: poetry, literature with diverse themes and styles in a fiction, and non-fiction. Satisfies Humanities number of genres: novels, short stories, Core Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core poetry, autobiography, and drama. The Curriculum (can only be used for one course will also investigate the historical, category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 cultural, and social contexts in which Asian- Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 American literature has developed. and ENG 303 Topically, we will explore subjects such as Asian-American experiences and ENG 496A representations of self-identity, bicultural, THEMES IN MODERN CHICANO and cross-cultural experience, and family LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits relationships, among others. Intensive study of major themes and Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum or techniques in the prose, poetry, and theater Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum (can only of Chicano writers since 1950. Satisfies be used for one category). Pre-requisite(s): Humanities Core Curriculum or Cultural ENG 102. Recommended pre-requisite(s): Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used ENG 298 and ENG 303 for one category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102. Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG ENG 490A 298 and ENG 303 GENDER AND SEXUAL IDENTITY IN LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits Study of gender and literature through the ages. Focus may be aesthetic, historical, or 158

ENG 497A environmental science and management. TOPICS IN MULTICULTURAL Classroom, field, and laboratory techniques LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits associated with the evaluation and Literature works by Asian-American, interpretation of environmental data. Hispanic, Native-American, or African- Measurement of physical, biological, American writers. Satisfies Humanities Core chemical, and sociological parameters Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core important in environmental studies. Course Curriculum (can only be used for one offered in even Spring Semesters. Pre- category). Pre-requisite(s): ENG 102 requisite(s): MATH 124. $25 lab fee Recommended pre-requisite(s): ENG 298 and ENG 303 ENV 345 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: ENG 499 HISTORY, LAW, and METHODS (3+0) 3 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits credits Open to juniors and seniors with consent of Introduction to environmental regulatory the department chair and an assigned approaches used in the United States and instructor. May be repeated to a maximum the world, and the legal authority behind of six credits. S/U Grading. Pre-requisite(s): those regulations. Explores the range of ENG 102 Recommended pre-requisite(s): regulatory interventions that have been ENG 298 and ENG 303 sued, and historical, political, sociological, legal, and technological limitations and Environmental Science advantages of different environmental ENV 101 regulatory schemes. Course offered odd INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL Spring Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): ENV SCIENCES (3+0) 3 credits 101 Introduction to the relationship of humans and the environment. Selected aspects of ENV 410 current thinking and research concerning the ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND impact of industrialization and urbanization DECISION MAKING (3+0) 3 credits on environmental quality, including the Fundamental principles of policy and politics population explosion; the potential decline of that shape environmental protection the affluent society by the depletion of strategies in the nation and abroad. Pre- natural resources; the pollution of air, land requisite(s): ENV 101 surface and water; the public agencies and policies designated to solve environmental ENV 480 problems. Satisfies Natural Science Core GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM Curriculum (non-lab credit). FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (3+3) 4 credits ENV 201 Introduction to the use of GIS for ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY and environmental problem analysis and RISK ASSESSMENT (3+0) 3 credits management. Covers fundamental concepts Study of the basic principles of toxicology, as well as technical skills including: the including routes of exposure, dose nature of geographic data, data collection response, and target organ effects using and conversion, geo-coding, database environmental toxicants as primary development and management, spatial examples. Toxicology concepts applied to analysis, use of spatial information in risk assessment and the development of management. Course offered in even Fall acceptable exposure limits for toxic Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): ENV 260 or substances regulated by EPA and OSHA. equivalent. $25 lab fee Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 220 or CHEM 241 ENV 493 ENV 260 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits ENVIRONMENTAL MEASUREMENT and Independent study in selected topics. May ANALYSIS (3+3) 4 credits be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Overview of data collection, analysis, and S/U Grading. experimental design methods used in 159

Ethnic Studies to the rapidly growing population of U.S. ETS 101 born Chicanos/as, the largest minority group INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES in the United States, and immigrant (3+0) 3 credits Latinas/os. We will explore the challenges This course critically examines the major faced by U.S. Latinos/as-Chicanos/as who historical, theoretical and political questions continue to struggle for first-class citizenship concerning ethnic minorities in the United and equality under conditions of social and States. We will explore the unique institutional discrimination. In addition, we experiences of Asian-Americans, will read significant literary works that focus Chicanos/as, Native Americans and African- on the issues related to the Latino/a- Americans by examining the history of Chicano/a experience. The major themes to colonialism, slavery, genocide, capitalism be discussed are: borderlands, linguistic and patriarchy in the U.S. This course will alienation, assimilation, acculturation, broaden one’s understanding of the ways in bilingualism, and cultural identity. Satisfies which race and ethnicity intersect with Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum. gender, class, citizenship, and nation in Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 order to demonstrate how power relations impact group identity, language in society ETS 435 and culture, forms of resistance, social ASIAN-AMERICAN IDENTITIES IN oppression, social justice and activism. We COMPARATIVE CONTEXT (3+0) 3 credits will also consider how one’s particular This course will take an interdisciplinary worldviews can be determined by the approach to examine the many histories, limitations of one’s ideologies and cultural experiences, and cultures that shape and orientation. Satisfies Humanities Core define the Asian-American population; that Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core is, those persons in the United States of Curriculum (can only be used in one Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, South category). Asian, and Southeast Asian ancestry. We will consider the following historical periods: ETS 302 the first wave of immigration (mid-19th to THEORIES AND METHODS IN ETHNIC 1934), the years of exclusion and STUDIES (3+0) 3 credits international conflict (the middle decades of This course is a continuation of ETS 101 the 20th century), and the second wave of and will deepen your understanding of the immigration (post-1965). We will consider theories, concepts and methods that have closely the experiences of Asian-Americans shaped the field of Ethnic Studies. There in relationship to our understanding of will be an interdisciplinarity focus as we American race, class, gender, and examine contemporary issues surrounding international relations. Through socio- race, ethnicity and gender. This course will historical essays and creative literary works provide a more in-depth analysis of how we will examine the following themes and historical legacies of social injustice issues: immigration to the U.S., assimilation, contribute to present day inequalities in the cultural representations, pan-Asian identity, U.S. We will consider closely the politics of anti-Asian discrimination, and Asian- identity and cultural citizenship by analyzing American feminism. Satisfies Cultural the intersections between gender, sexuality, Diversity Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): race, class, citizenship and nation. Satisfies ENG 102, HIST 102 Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): ETS 101 Finance FIN 301 ETS 375 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL FINANCE U.S LATINO/A-CHICANO/A EXPERIENCE (3+0) 3 credits (3+0) 3 credits Finance function within business This interdisciplinary course will provide organizations; tools and techniques of students with a basic understanding of U.S. financial management. Topics include Latina/o-Chicana/o history and experience. financial mathematics; valuation of Of particular interest will be questions of securities; financial analysis; capital identity formation especially in relationship budgeting; concepts of capital structure and 160 dividend policy; and working capital films and women involved in other aspects management. Pre-requisite(s): Junior of production, including screenwriting, standing, ACC 201, ACC 202 and ECON editing, and acting. 261 FIS 495 FIN 490 FILM AND LITERATURE (3+0) 3 credits INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits (Same as ENG 495.) Comparative study of Independent study in selected topics. May the relations of prose, poetry, and drama to be repeated to a maximum of six credits. the structure and themes of the cinema, S/U Grading. from Dickens to the present.

Film French FIS 100 FREN 111 INTRODUCTION TO FILM (3+0) 3 credits FIRST YEAR FRENCH I (4+0) 4 credits Introduction to the history of international The development of language skills in film, its structure and terminology. listening, speaking, reading and writing. Development of cinematic techniques from Emphasis is placed on communication in all Edison, Lumiere, and Melie to prevailing four language acquisition skills. Satisfies contemporary trends surveyed, with special Humanities Core Curriculum. emphasis on major directors such as Einsenstein, Ford, Griffith, Lang, Hitchcock, FREN 112 Bergman, and Renoir. Satisfies Fine Arts FIRST YEAR FRENCH II (4+0) 4 credits Core Curriculum. The further development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. FIS 110 Emphasis is placed on more sophisticated LANGUAGE OF FILM (3+0) 3 credits communication in all four language Introduction to studying feature films through acquisition skills. Satisfies Humanities Core lectures, discussions, and writing criticism. Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): FREN 111 or Investigation of what elements make film a equivalent. unique art form through both textual and contextual analysis. Satisfies Fine Arts Core FREN 211 Curriculum. SECOND YEAR FRENCH I (3+0) 3 credits Continuation of French language skills and FIS 400 intensive reviews of grammatical structures, FILM THEORY (3+0) 3 credits listening, speaking, reading and writing skills Leading theorists studied intensely through through an introduction to French literary screening of feature films, readings in film readings. Satisfies Humanities Core theory, written analyses and conference Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): FREN 112 or style oral presentations. equivalent.

FIS 410 FREN 212 MAJOR FIGURES IN THE CINEMA (3+0) 3 SECOND YEAR FRENCH II (3+0) 3 credits credits Further amelioration and perfection of Critical engagement in the meaning of film grammatical, listening, speaking, reading authorship by examining the works of and writing skills through selected French significant filmmakers with widely divergent literary readings. Satisfies Humanities Core authorship by examining the works of Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): FREN 211 or filmmakers with widely divergent authorial equivalent. styles. Please note that different directors will be studied each time this course is Geography offered. GEOG 106 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL FIS 470 GEOGRAPHY (3+0) credits WOMEN IN FILM (3+0) 3 credits Systematic consideration of the spatial Survey of international women filmmakers. aspects of human culture. Major theses: Emphasis on women directors and their spatial history and morphology, society-land 161 relations and political/economic evidence that documents global warming, development. Discussion sessions required. including changes in cryosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmospheric greenhouse GEOG 117 gas concentrations. Investigates the use of INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY climate models to forecast climate under (3+0) 3 credits varying greenhouse gas concentrations. Studies the composition, structure, and dynamics of the earth’s atmosphere that GEOL 120 influence global weather patterns. NATURAL DISASTERS (3+0) 3 credits Meteorology defines weather concepts that Causes of natural disasters and their impact provide the basis for forecasting, weather on people and property. Focuses on analysis and understanding atmospheric geological hazards such as earthquakes, phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods. and extreme weather. Discussion on human impact of the atmosphere, ozone depletion, GEOL 495 greenhouse effect and air pollution. INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH Satisfies Natural Science Core Curriculum. 1-3 credits Course (non-lab credit). Offered in Spring Independent study in selected topics. May Semesters. be repeated to a maximum of six credits. S/U Grading. Geology GEOL 100 Health Ecology INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY (3+0) 3 HE 201 credits FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL HEALTH Basic geology for non-majors, including rock AND WELLNESS (3+3) 4 credits and mineral identification and application of Explore health values, attitudes, and geological processes to explain the nation’s behaviors of self and others. Design topography. Satisfies Natural Science Core personal fitness and wellness plans. Curriculum 9non-lab credit). HE 405 GEOL 101 SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH (3+0) 3 GEOLOGY: EXPLORING PLANET EARTH credits (3+3) 4 credits Examines the role spirituality has in health. Study of processes that form and modify landscapes, climates, and exosystems. HE 421 Interrelationships among the atmosphere, HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACROSS THE water, earth, and life with emphasis on LIFESPAN (3+0) 3 credits relationships between humans and Exploration of developmental processes and environmental processes. Satisfies Natural life events which impact health and wellness Science Core Curriculum (lab credit). $25 from childhood through late adulthood. Pre- lab fee requisite(s): HE 201

GEOL 102 HE 438 EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME (3+3) HEALTH ASPECTS OF GERONTOLOGY 4 credits (3+0) 3 credits Systematic review of the history of the Earth Physiological aspects of the aging process; and the methods by which the details of normal and pathological health changes in earth history are unraveled. Field trips relation to aging. Pre-requisite(s): HE 201, required. Satisfies Natural Science Core NUTR 223, 370, BIOL 189, 223, and 224 Curriculum (lab credit). Pre-requisite(s): MATH 120 or higher. $25 lab fee History All history courses satisfy the Humanities GEOL 110 Core Curriculum. GLOBAL WARMING (3+0) 3 credits Introduction to the science of global warming HIST 101 and investigation of the wide array of US HISTORY TO 1865 (3+0) 3 credits 162

U.S. political, social, economic, diplomatic, or when taken with PSC 101 (equivalent and cultural development from colonial times from out-of-state) satisfies the Nevada to 1865. Includes examination of the U.S. Constitution Requirement (can only be used Constitution and satisfies the U.S. for one category). Constitution requirement. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Or when HIST 251 combined with HIST 102 (from an NSHE HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION (3+0) 3 institution excluding UNR), HIST 217, or credits PSC 100, satisfies Constitution Core The how and why of the historian's craft: an Curriculum (can only be used for one introduction to the basics of research and category). writing; an examination of historical writing, its relationship to the time and place of its HIST 102 origin, and the emergence of the ideas, US HISTORY 1865 TO PRESENT (3+0) 3 consciousness, and canons of scholarship credits which shaped it. Satisfies Humanities Core U.S. political, social, economic, diplomatic, Curriculum. and cultural development from 1865 to the present. Satisfies Humanities Core HIST 307 Curriculum. U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN VIETNAM (3+0) 3 credits HIST 202 Analysis of the diplomatic and military INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN rationale for U.S. intervention in Vietnam MILITARY HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits and the course of the war at home and U.S. military history from the colonial period abroad, including the effects on U.S. foreign onward emphasizing war strategies, military policy, society, and politics. Satisfies thought and policy in the armed forces in Humanities Core Curriculum. American society. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Or when taken at NSHE HIST 320 institution (excluding UNR) and combined HISPANIC CULTURE IN THE UNITED with HIST 101, satisfies Constitution Core STATES (3+0) 3 credits Curriculum (can only be used for one Various Hispanic groups in the United category). States, their history and cultural contributions to contemporary life; HIST 211 immigration and political issues are also HISTORY OF EAST ASIA I (3+0) 3 credits discussed. Satisfies Humanities Core East Asian history (China, Japan, Korea); Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core Neolithic to 18th century; relates science, Curriculum (can only be used for one art, philosophy to state formation and category). cultural practice. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. HIST 371 ANCIENT CIVILIZATION I (3+0) 3 credits HIST 212 Political, economic, cultural and HISTORY OF EAST ASIA II (3+0) 3 credits technological contributions of ancient Survey of modern East Asia (China, Japan, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Palestine and Greece Korea) since the Song Dynasty; from the dawn of civilization to the interdisciplinary approach, e.g. Korean Hellenistic world. Satisfies Humanities Core literature, Japanese film, Chinese Curriculum. philosophy. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. HIST 372 ANCIENT CIVILIZATION II (3+0) 3 credits HIST 217 Political, economic, cultural, and NEVADA HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits technological developments and Nevada history from early exploration to the contributions of ancient Rome, with special present. Primarily for those not majoring in emphasis on the rise and collapse of the history. Satisfies Humanities Core Roman empire. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Or when taken with HIST 101 Curriculum. 163

HIST 385 HIST 417A EARLY MODERN EUROPE (3+0) 3 credits NEVADA AND THE WEST (3+0) 3 credits Political, social, cultural, and institutional Topical examination of Nevada history in history of Europe in the 16th and 17th relation to issues of western and national centuries; includes Reformation significance, e.g., mining, transportation, controversies, social and economic change, conservation, and development of water popular culture and private life. Satisfies resources. Satisfies Humanities Core Humanities Core Curriculum. Curriculum.

HIST 394 HIST 418 ENGLAND AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE II HISTORY OF UNITED STATES: (3+0) 3 credits AMERICAN INDIAN RELATIONS (3+0) 3 England and the British empire; economic, credits social, political and cultural history of U.S. Government relations with tribes and England from 1688 to present. Satisfies inter-tribal relations from colonial times into Humanities Core Curriculum. the 20th century with emphasis upon constitutional questions. Satisfies HIST 401 Humanities Core Curriculum or Cultural AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL AND Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used LEGAL HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits for one category). The origin and growth of the constitutional system. May be used to satisfy requirement HIST 424 in U.S. Constitution. Satisfies Humanities ROLE OF RELIGION IN AMERICAN Core Curriculum. CULTURE (3+0) 3 credits Study of the relationship between religion HIST 403 and secular culture in the American MODERN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION (3+0) experience from the colonial era to the 3 credits present. Satisfies Humanities Core Analysis of major themes of American Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core society from World War II to the present. Curriculum (can only be used for one Emphasis upon social, intellectual, cultural, category). and economic life. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. HIST 426 THE AMERICAN WEST THROUGH FILM HIST 407A (3+0) 3 credits UNITED STATES FOREIGN RELATIONS I Analyzes the relationships between the (3+0) 3 credits history of the American West, movie Analysis of the domestic origins, westerns, and the cultural climate of the implementation, and international United States after 1945. Satisfies consequences of U.S. foreign relations. Humanities Core Curriculum. Includes diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations. Covers the period from American HIST 427 Revolution through 1920. Satisfies STUDIES IN EUROPEAN INTELLECTUAL Humanities Core Curriculum. HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits Topical discussions of intellectual traditions HIST 407B and institutional structures in European UNITED STATES FOREIGN RELATIONS II history. Satisfies Humanities Core (3+0) 3 credits Curriculum. Analysis of the domestic origins, implementation, and international HIST 432 consequences of U.S. foreign relations. HISTORY OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED Includes diplomatic, economic, and cultural STATES (3+0) 3 credits relations. HIST 407B extends from 1920 to Experiences and activities of women in the the present. Satisfies Humanities Core home and American society from the Curriculum. colonial period to the present. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum or Cultural 164

Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used China's continuous revolution; emphasizes for one category). political culture and social transformation. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum or HIST 433 Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum (can only AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY (3+0) 3 be used for one category). credits Topical approach to Black history that seeks HIST 452B to illuminate grand themes such as DuBois POPULAR CULTURE IN TWENTIETH- notion of "doubleconsciousness," the CENTURY AMERICA (3 +0) 3 credits dilemma of being both Black and American. History of popular culture in the recent Explores in depth such topics as religion, United States. Key themes include the family, slavery, urban life, education, labor, growth of mass media and mass culture, culture, and politics. Satisfies Humanities debates over the merits and effects of Core Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core popular culture, and the relationship of so- Curriculum (can only be used for one called highbrow and lowbrow culture. category). Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.

HIST 436 HIST 463 NAZI HOLOCAUST FROM THE EUROPE: 1815-1914 (3+0) 3 credits AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE Political and economic history of Europe (3+0) 3 credits from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak Genocidal aspects of the Nazi Era in of World War I. Satisfies Humanities Core Germany. Special emphases on why Curriculum. Americans have become so “Holocaust conscious,” and on the impact of the HIST 464 Holocaust on international Jewry. Satisfies EUROPE: 1914 - PRESENT (3+0) 3 credits Humanities Core Curriculum or Cultural Detailed study of an age of conflict and its Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used interludes of peace. Satisfies Humanities for one category). Core Curriculum.

HIST 444 HIST 467 LATINOS IN THE AMERICAN WEST (3+0) MODERN JEWISH HISTORY (3+0) credits 3 credits Cultural and political history of the Jews Analysis of the history of Latinos beginning since the 17th century; Africa, Europe, the with the Spanish exploration of the New Middle East and the United States. Satisfies World, the resulting cultural encounters and Humanities Core Curriculum. emergence of a mixed frontier populace, and the present social, economic, and HIST 470 cultural roles of Latinos in American society. HISTORY OF MEXICO (3+0) 3 credits Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum or Survey of the development of Mexican Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum (can only civilization, examining the Maya and Aztec be used for one category). background and emphasizing the Spanish conquest, colonial institution, the HIST 449 independence movement and the problems HISTORY OF JAPAN (3+0) 3 credits of nationhood, the Mexican Revolution of In-depth analysis of Japanese history and 1910, and contemporary issues. Satisfies society from prehistoric times until the Humanities Core Curriculum or Cultural present. Satisfies Humanities Core Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used Curriculum or Diversity Core Curriculum for one category). (can only be used for one category). HIST 478 HIST 450 MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES (3+0) 3 MODERN CHINESE HISTORY (3 +0) 3 credits credits Emphasizes the history and civilizations of History of modern China from collapse of the the Middle East as well as its relations with imperial order to the present contextualizes the West. Topics include contemporary 165 politics, oil, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. requires a basic understanding of Microsoft Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum or Excel. Pre-requisite(s): IS 101 Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum (can only be used for one category). IS 490 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits HIST 485 Independent study in selected topics. May ORAL HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Focuses on the techniques of oral history S/U Grading. and integration of the material into a historical paper. Topics vary. Satisfies Integrated Studies Core Humanities Core Curriculum. ISC 300 INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED HIST 487 STUDIES (3+0) 3 credits. TOPICS IN AMERICAN STUDIES These courses provide students the (3+0) 3 credits opportunity to examine a problem using the Interdisciplinary analysis of selected topics methodologies of problem solving and in American history, literature, art, science analysis from several disciplines. The topics and material culture. Topics vary from will change, but the core goals of each class semester to semester. Satisfies Humanities are: interdisciplinary approaches to Core Curriculum. knowledge, developing research abilities, formulating good questions, analyzing the HIST 497 information gathered, and synthesizing INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits thinking into a clear and persuasive paper or Independent study in selected topics. May presentation. be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. S/U ISC 400 Grading. INTEGRATED STUDIES SEMINAR (3+0) 3 credits HIST 499 These courses develop further the ability of SENIOR SEMINAR IN HISTORY (3+0) 3 students to approach problems from a credits variety of disciplinary perspectives and Topical seminar that integrates research, expose students to the possibilities of analytic, methodological, language, and interdisciplinary fields. The topics will be writing skills. Satisfies Humanities Core based upon the interests of the faculty and Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s) HIST 251 and of the students. When discernible patterns of three (3) History credits at 300 level or emphases combinations emerge, courses above. appropriate to these combinations will be offered, such as a course integrating Information Systems psychology and biology, or business and IS 101 history. INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS (2+2) 3 credits ISC 495 Introductions to computers, computers in CAPSTONE COURSE: INTEGRATED business and computer software tools STUDIES (3+0) 3 credits including word processors, spreadsheets, The course asks the students to examine and database management systems. the epistemology and methodology of the various disciplines in which they have IS 301 concentrated. Students examine how these MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS disciplines have enhanced their education (3+0) 3 credits and life skills. Includes a senior thesis or Introductions to business applications, project which is presented as part of the computers in organizations, systems capstone course. development theory and practice, application development methodology, changing technology, and concerns about computer security and privacy. This course 166

Italian KIN 175 ITAL 111 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH (3+0) FIRST YEAR ITALIAN I (4 + 0) 4 credits 3 credits The development of language skills in Basic understanding of elementary exercise listening, speaking, and writing. Oral physiology as it applies to exercise and emphasis. Satisfies Humanities Core physical fitness. Principles of good nutrition Curriculum. and caloric values of common foods. Energy equation and factors in weight gain and ITAL 112 weight loss. Practical assessment of fitness FIRST YEAR ITALIAN II (4 + 0) 4 credits and body composition. A second semester course designed to continue and improve the skills learned in KIN 191 ITAL 111. Satisfies Humanities Core EXERCISE FOR THE OVERWEIGHT OR Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ITAL 111 or TYPE II DIABETIC (1+0) 1 credit equivalent. Development and implementation of physical fitness and weight control for the ITAL 211 obese and/or Type II diabetic. Instruction on SECOND YEAR ITALIAN I (3 + 0) 3 credits proper exercise techniques combined with Continuation of Italian language skills with regular fitness training classes to improve intensive review of grammatical structures. overall cardiovascular endurance, strength, Emphasis on speaking, reading and writing body composition, and flexibility. All skills. Introduction to Italian prose writing. participants undergo a pre and post-physical Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- fitness assessment to monitor conditioning requisite(s): ITAL 112 or equivalent. status. (Available for a letter grade option only once.) May be repeated to a maximum ITAL 212 of six credits. SECOND ITALLIAN II (3 + 0) 3 credits Continuation of review of grammatical KIN 245 structures. Structured conversation, reading ANATOMICAL KINESIOLOGY (3+0) 3 of one novel and writing based on assigned credits topics. Satisfies Humanities Core Anatomical analysis of human movement as Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ITAL 211 or a basis for teaching and adaptation of motor equivalent. skills. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 189

Journalism KIN 490 JOUR 481 INTERNSHIP IN FITNESS AND SPORT RACE, GENDER, AND MEDIA (3+0) 3 MANAGEMENT 1-12 credits credits Supervised on-site professional experience How the media creates and challenges in local settings that encompass all age social constructions of gender and race, with groups including health clubs, YMCAs, a focus on women and minorities as media industry, nursing homes, and senior activity professionals and audiences. centers. Permission of instructor required.

Kinesiology KIN 491 KIN 172 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits FOUNDATIONS OF KINESIOLOGY (3+0) 3 Physiological changes in human organisms credits during physical exercise; physiological Examines and explores the field of bases for planning physical education kinesiology, as the academic study of programs; observations of respiratory, human movement. Presents the knowledge circulatory, nervous, and metabolic of kinesiology as a comprehensive, cross- adjustments to physical exercise. Pre- disciplinary synthesis of various academic requisite(s): KIN 172, 175, 245, BIOL 189, approaches from a variety of sub-disciplines. 223, and 224

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MKT 312 Mathematics BUYER BEHAVIOR (3+0) 3 credits MATH 093 Individual differences, social and cultural PRE-ALGEBRA (3+0) 3 credits factors, and situational variables that impact For information regarding Math placement, attitude formation and change, learning, please refer to the NSC College Core decision making, and behavior of Curriculum section on Mathematics. consumers. Emphasis on the use of this A course intended to review arithmetic and information to develop marketing programs. to preview elementary algebra. Pre-requisite(s): Business majors; MKT 301. Non-business majors; Department MATH 095 approval. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA (3+0) 3 credits For information regarding Math placement, MKT 380 please refer to the NSC College Core PRINCIPLES OF INTERNET MARKETING Curriculum section on Mathematics. (3+0) 3 credits Topics include solving linear equations and Theory and practice of marketing on the inequalities in one variable, linear graphs, internet. Focuses on role of internet polynomials, and factorable quadratic marketing in marketing strategy, internet equations. Pre-requisite(s): MATH 093 or process, internet mechanics, and internet satisfactory score on the mathematics site construction. Pre-requisite(s): Junior placement examination. standing, BUS 101 or department approval. MATH 096 MKT 400 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA (3+0) 3 credits MARKET RESEARCH (3+0) 3 credits For information regarding Math placement, Basic research techniques, survey please refer to the NSC College Core techniques, sources of marketing Curriculum section on Mathematics. information, criteria for evaluation of Topics include rational expressions and research studies, and practical experience in equations, systems of linear equations, making marketing research studies. radical expressions and equations, and the Pre-requisite: Business majors: Junior quadratic formula. Pre-requisite(s): MATH standing, BUS 101 and ECON 261; Non- 095 or satisfactory score on the business majors: Departmental approval, mathematics placement examination. PSY 210 recommended. MATH 097 MKT 423 ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT (3+0) ALGEBRA (5+0) 5 credits credits For information regarding Math placement, In-depth study of the factors important for please refer to the NSC College Core the development of successful advertising Curriculum section on Mathematics. campaigns. Topics include a situation A one semester course that is equivalent to analysis, selection of target markets, the combination of MATH 095 (Elementary development of objectives, creative Algebra) and MATH 096 (Intermediate guidelines, media selection and scheduling, Algebra). Topics include solving equations in budgeting, and performance evaluation. Pre- one variable, polynomials, integer requisite(s): Business majors: Junior exponents, factoring, rational expressions standing and MKT 301. MKT 400 and equations, graphing linear equations in recommended. Non-business majors: two variables, inequalities, systems of linear Department approval. equations, radicals and rational exponents, NOTE: Students are advised to take MKT and quadratic equations. Pre-requisite(s): 400 prior to taking MKT 423. MATH 093 or satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination. MKT 490 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits MATH 120 Independent study in selected topics. May FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE be repeated to a maximum of six credits. MATHEMATICS (3+0) 3 credits S/U Grading. For information regarding Math placement, 169 please refer to the NSC College Core MATH 126 Curriculum section on Mathematics. PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS I (3+0) 3 Sets, logic; probability, statistics; consumer credits mathematics; variation; geometry and Topics include fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry for measurement; linear, functions and graphs, polynomial, rational, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic exponential and logarithmic functions, and functions. Emphasis on problem solving and systems of linear equations. Pre- applications. Satisfies Mathematics Core requisite(s): Three years of high school Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): Satisfactory mathematics at the level of algebra or score on the mathematics placement above, and a satisfactory score on a math examination or Math 096/MATH 097. Credit placement test or MATH 124 or consent of may not be received for MATH 120 if credit instructor has already been awarded for MATH 128 or above. MATH 127 PRECALCULUS MATHEMATICS II (3+0) 3 MATH 122 credits NUMBER CONCEPTS FOR ELEMENTARY Topics include circular functions, SCHOOL TEACHERS (3+0) 3 credits trigonometric identities and equations, conic Mathematics needed by those teaching sections, complex numbers, and discrete new-content mathematics courses at the algebra. Pre-requisite(s): Three years of elementary school level with emphasis on high school mathematics at the level of the structure of the real number system and algebra or above, and a satisfactory score its subsystems. Designed for students on a math placement test or MATH 126 or seeking a teaching certificate in elementary consent of instructor. education. Open to others only with approval. Pre-requisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH 128 equivalent. PRE-CALCULUS AND TRIGONOMETRY (5+0) 5 credits MATH 123 For information regarding Math placement, STATISTICAL AND GEOMETRICAL please refer to the NSC College Core CONCEPTS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Curriculum section on Mathematics. TEACHERS (3+0) 3 credits Relations, function, and their graphs; Mathematics needed by those teaching polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic new-content mathematics courses at the and trigonometric functions; analytical elementary school level with emphasis on trigonometry; systems of equations and the concepts in statistics and geometry. Pre- inequalities; conics; mathematical induction; requisite(s): MATH 122 sequences and series. A combination of MATH 126 and MATH 127. Satisfies MATH 124 Mathematics Core Curriculum. Pre- COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3+0) 3 credits requisite(s): Satisfactory For information regarding Math placement, SAT/ACT/Placement Test score or MATH please refer to the NSC College Core 096/MATH 097 Curriculum section on Mathematics. Relations, functions, graphing; equations; MATH 132 linear, quadratic, polynomial systems; FINITE MATHEMATICS (3+0) 3 credits matrices and determinants; sequences, For information regarding Math placement, mathematical induction, compound interest please refer to the NSC College Core and amortization, binomial theorem; the Curriculum section on Mathematics. complex numbers; logarithms; Topics include symbolic logic, set theory and combinatorics. Satisfies Mathematics Core probability Theory applied to the analysis of Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): Mathematics business problems. Pre-requisite(s): placement examination or MATH 096/MATH Satisfactory SAT/ACT/CCSN Mathematics 097. (Credit may not be received for MATH Placement Test score or MATH 124 or 124 if credit has already been awarded for MATH 128 or equivalent. MATH 128.)

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MATH 176 ancient times to present. Emphasis on ELEMENTS OF CALCULUS (3+0) 3 credits originators, origins and consequences of For information regarding Math placement, significant mathematical contributions. please refer to the NSC College Core Course offered in odd Spring Semesters. Curriculum section on Mathematics. Co-requisite(s): MATH 181. (Formerly Fundamental ideas of analytical geometry MATH 301) and calculus, plane coordinates, graphs, functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, the MATH 330 fundamental theorem of calculus, rates, LINEAR ALGEBRA I (3+0) 3 credits extrema and applications thereof. Pre- Introduction to linear algebra, including requisite(s): Satisfactory score on math matrices and linear transformations, placement exam or MATH 124. (Credit may eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Course not be received for MATH 176 if credit has offered in odd Spring Semesters. Co- already been received for MATH 181.) requisite(s): MATH 182

MATH 181 MATH 352 CALCULUS I (4+0) 4 credits PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (3+0) 3 For information regarding Math placement, credits please refer to the NSC College Core Probability experiments; sample spaces, Curriculum section on Mathematics. discrete and continuous random variables Fundamental concepts of analytic geometry and distributions; mathematical expectation, and calculus; functions, graphs, limits, central limit theorem; hypothesis testing and derivatives and integrals. Satisfies linear regression. Course offered in even Mathematics Core Curriculum. Pre- Fall Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): MATH 182 requisite(s): Satisfactory score on qualifying examination or MATH 128. A student whose MATH 381 current progress is unsatisfactory in the METHODS OF DISCRETE MATHEMATICS opinion of the instructor may be required to (3+0) 3 credits attend supervised study sessions. Quantifiers and logical operators; sets, functions, binary relations, digraphs, and MATH 182 trees; inductive definitions, counting CALCULUS II (4+0) 4 credits techniques, recurrence systems analysis of Continuation of MATH 181; transcendental algorithms. Course offered in odd Fall functions, methods of integration, conics, Semesters. Co-requisite(s): MATH 181 vectors. Course offered in Spring Semesters. Satisfies Mathematics Core MATH 427 Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): MATH 181. A DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3+0) 3 student whose current progress is credits unsatisfactory in the opinion of the instructor Theory and solution techniques for solving may be required to attend supervised study ordinary differential equations with constant sessions. and variable coefficients, systems of linear differential equations, and a variety of other MATH 283 methods and applications. Pre-requisite(s): CALCULUS III (4+0) 4 credits MATH 182 Continuation of MATH 182; transcendental functions, methods of integration, conics, MATH 453 vectors. Course offered in Fall Semesters. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA (3+0) 3 credits Pre-requisite(s): MATH 182. A student Sets, functions, groups, quotient groups, whose current progress is unsatisfactory in homomorphism theorems, Abelian groups, the opinion of the instructor may be required rings, polynomial rings, division rings, to attend supervised study sessions. Euclidean domains, fields and vector spaces. Course offered in odd Fall MATH 314 Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): MATH 330 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS (3+0) 3 credits Survey of mathematical developments from 171

MATH 455 Military Science ELEMENTARY THEORY OF NUMBERS MIL 100 (3+0) 3 credits LEADERSHIP LAB (1+0) 1 credit Topics include divisibility, arithmetic Practicum in those skills taught in the functions, congruences, quadratic residues, classroom during the other military science primitive roots, Diophantine equations, classes. Hands-on lab led by mentored continued fractions, algebraic numbers, cadets focusing on leadership, planning and partitions. Course offered in even Spring execution of squad tactics, movement Semesters. Co-requisite(s): MATH 181 formations, drill and ceremonies, equipment inspections, repelling, land navigation, MATH 457 orienteering, rifle marksmanship, and air- REAL ANALYSIS (3+0) 3 credits mobile operations. Lab required every Topics include finite and infinite sets, semester in conjunction with the appropriate axiomatic study of real numbers, topology of military science class. Cartesian spaces, sequences of functions, continuous functions, differentiation of MIL 101 functions of one variable. Course offered in BASIC MILITARY SKILLS I (2+0) 2 credits even Fall Semesters. Co-requisite(s): Missions of the armed services, introduction MATH 283 to the United States Army, its customs and traditions, the role of the Army Officer, the MATH 459 role of the Noncommissioned Officers ELEMENTARY COMPLEX ANALYSIS Corps, Organizations of the TOTAL Army (3+0) 3 credits (Including the National Guard and Army The study of functions of a complex variable, Reserves). Introductory orienteering, including theory and applications. It is marksmanship, physical fitness and briefing appropriate for all types of math majors and skills. minors, at the junior or senior level. Pre- requisite(s): MATH 283 MIL 102 BASIC MILITARY SKILLS II (2+0) 2 credits MATH 466 Continuation of the mission of the armed NUMERICAL METHODS I (3+0) 3 credits services, introduction to the United States Numerical solution of linear systems, Army, its customs and traditions, the role of including linear programming; iterative the Non-Commissioned Officers Corps, solutions of non-linear equations; Organizations of the TOTAL Army (Including computation of eigenvalues and the National Guard and Army Reserves). eigenvectors, matrix diagonalization. Pre- Introductory orienteering, marksmanship, requisite(s): MATH 330 or equivalent. physical fitness and briefing skills.

MATH 475 MIL 150 EUCLIDEAN AND NON-EUCLIDEAN MILITARY PHYSICAL TRAINING (0+2) 1 GEOMETRY (3+0) 3 credits credit. Axiom systems, models, independence, S/U only. Basic fundamentals of physical consistency; incidence, distance, between fitness with a focus on conditioning drill at ness, congruence, convexity; inequalities, the individual, team, squad, and platoon parallels, perpendiculars, the Klein model; level. Credit can only be earned by students Saccheri quadrilaterals, limit triangles, the enrolled in MIL 100/200 level courses who non-Euclidean geometry of Bolyai- are not ROTC scholarship recipients. Lobatchevsky. Course offered in even Maximum of 6 credits. Spring Semesters. Co-requisite(s): MATH 181 MIL 201 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT I (2+0) MATH 499 2 credits INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits Introduction to leadership and management, Independent study in selected topics. May which develops the basic skills that must be be repeated to a maximum of six credits learned in order to perform as an effective S/U Grading. leader. Introduction to the Army Leadership 172

Development Program (LDP), the decision- MIL 350 making process, the code of conduct, the LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND Army Operations Order format and its use. ASSESSMENT COURSE (2+0) credits Advanced land navigation, physical fitness A five-week course offered during the and briefing skills. summer at Fort Lewis, WA that emphasizes a variety of leadership positions, simulate MIL 202 stressful combat situations, formal LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT II evaluations on different scenarios, must (2+0) 2 credits meet physical fitness standards, and Leadership and management, which demonstrate proficiency in other military develops the basic skills that must be skills. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. learned in order to perform as an effective leader. Introduction to the Army Leadership MIL 401 Development Program (LDP), the decision- SEMINAR ON DYNAMICS OF THE making process, the code of conduct, the MILITARY (2+0) credits Army Operations Order format and its use. Contemporary military policy and related Advanced land navigation, physical fitness, subjects of topical military interest, military and briefing skills. law, the military justice system, courts- martial, personal ethics and the role of the MIL 301 junior officer. Prerequisite: Consent of LEADERSHIP IN SMALL UNIT instructor. OPERATIONS (2+0) 2 credits Includes current tactical doctrine as applied MIL 402 to small unit leadership with special SEMINAR IN LEADERSHIP (2+0) credits emphasis on those leadership skills required Continuation of contemporary military policy for an ROTC cadet to be successful at the and related subjects of topical military Army ROTC leadership Development and interest, including military law, the military Assessment course. Pre-requisite(s): justice system, courts-martial, personal Completion of Basic Training, Leadership ethics and the role of the junior officer. Training Camp, or the first two years of Prerequisite: MIL 401 and consent of ROTC and consent of instructor. instructor.

MIL 302 Music ADVANCED LEADERSHIP MUS 121 DEVELOPMENT (2+0) credits MUSIC APPRECIATION (3+0) 3 credits Continuation of MIL 301. Includes current Historical and cultural background of music. tactical doctrine as applied to small unit A general course in music appreciation open leadership with special emphasis on those to all students. Representative works are leadership skills required for an ROTC cadet heard and analyzed. Satisfies Fine Arts to be successful at the Army ROTC Core Curriculum. Advanced Camp. Prerequisites: MIL 301 and consent of instructor. MUS 122 SURVEY OF JAZZ (3+0) 3 credits MIL 304 Chronological study of jazz music and ADVANCED TOPICS IN LEADERSHIP musicians with emphasis on directed (2+0) credits listening. Satisfies Fine Arts Core Directed reading and research in Curriculum. contemporary military issues oriented towards a student’s transition from cadet to MUS 128 commissioned officer. Maybe repeated MASTERWORKS OF MUSIC (3+0) 3 twice for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of credits instructor. Major representative works of the standard repertory with emphasis on their historical and cultural milieu. Concert attendance required. Satisfies Fine Arts Core Curriculum. 173

MUS 134 are prepared periodically and at the JAZZ APPRECIATION (3+0) 3 credits conclusion of the internship. Study of jazz literature for the layperson for the early 1900s to the present, with NRES 432 emphasis on differentiating the various ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL styles of jazz playing. Satisfies Fine Arts TOXICOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Core Curriculum. Chemistry and toxicology of toxicants in the environment, particularly pesticides. Other MUS 493 topics include metals, food additives and SPECIAL TOPICS 1-3 credits hazardous wastes. Pre-requisite(s): CHEM Explores a specific aspect of the study of 121, CHEM 122, and CHEM 220 or CHEM music. May be repeated to a maximum of 241 six credits. NRES 435 MUS 495 CONSERVATION OF NATURAL INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits RESOURCES (3+0) 3 credits Independent study in selected topics. May Basic information regarding current and be repeated to a maximum of six credits. future problems and methods of conserving S/U Grading. this country's renewable and nonrenewable resources. Pre-requisite(s): One of the Natural Resources and following: GEOL 101 or BIOL 189 Environmental Science NRES 210 NRES 467 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (3+0) 3 REGIONAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES IN credits ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (3+0) 3 Application of physical sciences to address credits local, regional and global environmental Scientific principles underlying large-scale issues associated with anthropogenic environmental problems linking the interactions with the biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and geosphere. atmosphere and hydrosphere. Course Empirical and modeling techniques for offered in odd Fall Semesters. Pre- studying global issues. Analysis of specific requisite(s): CHEM 121 and MATH 128 issues. Course offered in odd Fall Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 341, NRES 304 CHEM 122, ENV 101 PRINCIPLES OF HYDROLOGY (3+0) 3 credits NRES 480 Principles and methods of managing range INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits and forest land in terms of water quantity, Independent study in selected topics. May quality and timing. One or two field trips be repeated to a maximum of six credits. required. Course offered in even Spring S/U Grading. Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): MATH 128 or NRES 485 equivalent, and GEOL 101 SPECIAL TOPICS 1-3 credits Presentation and review of recent research, NRES 322 innovations and developments related to SOILS (3+0) 3 credits natural resources management, hydrology, Physical, chemical and biological properties conservation biology, and environmental of soils, soil genesis and classification, and chemistry. Maximum of 9 credits. plant-soil-water relations. Course offered in even Fall Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): Nutrition CHEM 121, 122, and GEOL 101 NUTR 223 PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION (3+0) 3 NRES 416 credits INTERNSHIP 1-3 credits Nutrient functions and bases for nutrient Coordinated work study programs in requirement at the cellular level. Pre- industry or government under the direction requisite(s): CHEM 110 or 121 of a faculty adviser. Written progress reports 174

NUTR 240 Philosophy INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS NUTRITION PHIL 101 (3+0) 3 credits INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3+0) 3 Evaluation of current concepts in sports credits nutrition. Findings are translated into Study of selected great philosophers or practical guidelines for fitness, dietary basic problems involving imaginative and regimens, supplementation, ergogenic aids, critical interpretations of experience and and food consumption. Pre-requisite(s): reality. Satisfies Humanities Core NUTR 223 Curriculum.

NUTR 311 PHIL 102 NUTRITION ASSESSMENT (3+3) 4 credits CRITICAL THINKING AND REASONING Computerized dietary analysis systems, (3+0) 3 credits growth charts, national surveys of dietary Non-symbolic introduction to logical thinking intake, biochemical parameters and physical in everyday life, law, politics, science, signs of nutritional status, and advertising; common fallacies; the uses of anthropometric assessment techniques. language, including techniques of Three hour lecture, three hour laboratory. persuasion. Does not satisfy humanities Pre-requisite(s): NUTR 223, MATH 124. $25 core curriculum. lab fee. PHIL 105 NUTR 370 EVIDENCE AND INDUCTIVE REASONING NUTRITION IN THE LIFE CYCLE (3+0) 3 (3+0) 3 credits credits Introductory study of concrete issues, Changes in nutrient needs during involving the analysis of evidence, causal reproduction, growth and development and explanation, statistical inference, aging discussed with consideration given to generalization, and probability. Emphasizes physiologic, social, economic, and life-style issues in such areas as law, the sciences, factors that influence nutrition status, food economics, and education. Does not satisfy choices and specific life-stage concerns. humanities core curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): NUTR 223 PHIL 109 NUTR 407 INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE (3+0) 3 credits MNT (3+0) 3 credits Includes topics such as validity and Emphasis on science-based literature to soundness in deductive arguments, strength evaluate the safety, standardization and and cogency in inductive arguments, efficacy of popular therapies, including traditional/Aristotelian logic, fallacies and herbals, botanicals, and dietary supplements elementary symbolic logic. Does not satisfy for preventative and nontraditional medical humanities core curriculum. Pre- nutrition therapies. Pre-requisite(s): NUTR requisite(s): MATH 127 or MATH 128 223 and 370 PHIL 135 NUTR 408 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (3+0) 3 NUTRITION, FOOD, AND POLICY (3+0) 3 credits credits Historical and critical introduction to ethics Discussions of laws and policies related to from ancient Greece and Biblical ethics to food (advertising, additives, nutriceuticals, the present. Includes such topics as phytochemicals, genetic engineering, herbal conscience and self-betrayal, formation of remedies, etc.) and the role of federal, character, integrity, justice, and corruption. business, and consumer protection Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. agencies. Pre-requisite(s): NUTR 223 PHIL 245 CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES (3+0) 3 credits Introduction to ethics by way of such current 175 issues as war and atrocity, the purpose of be repeated to a maximum of six credits the university, racism, women's liberation, S/U Grading. violence and aggression, the notions of happiness and success, or ethics of Political Science ecology. Satisfies Humanities Core PSC 100 Curriculum. NEVADA CONSTITUTION (1+0) 1 credit For students who have met the U.S. PHIL 248 Constitution requirement with a course or PROFESSIONAL ETHICS (3+0) 3 credits courses that included no information about Ethical problems current in the law, Nevada. Includes a brief history of Nevada medicine, finance, government, journalism, prior to statehood, commentary on the and business, with particular emphasis on Nevada Constitution, and analysis of the the classics of our ethical heritage. Satisfies political, economic, and social Humanities Core Curriculum. characteristics of the state today. Satisfies Constitution Core Curriculum when Physics combined with PSC 101 (or equivalent from Note: Laboratory courses require special out-of-state). expenses for materials and equipment in addition to regular registration fees. PSC 210 AMERICAN PUBLIC POLICY (3+0) 3 PHYS 100 credits INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS (3+0) 3 credits Analysis of the interplay of forces involved in Concise treatment of mechanics, electricity, policy-making at all levels of American magnetism, heat, light, sound, relativity, and government. Study of the impact of policy on quantum mechanics. Pre-requisite(s): MATH individuals and institutions. Satisfies Social 120 Sciences Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): PSC 101 or equivalent. PHYS 151 GENERAL PHYSICS I (3+3) 4 credits PSC 211 General Physics I is intended primarily for INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE students in liberal arts, medicine, and the POLITICS (3+0) 3 credits biological sciences. Lecture and laboratory Analysis of similarities and differences in the exercises in kinematics, energy and governing processes of different societies. momentum conservation, rotational Satisfies Social Sciences Core Curriculum. dynamics, thermodynamics, fluids, harmonic motion and sound. Course offered in Fall PSC 231 Semesters. Satisfies Natural Sciences Core INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL Curriculum (lab credit). Pre-requisite(s): RELATIONS (3+0) 3 credits MATH 128 or equivalent; $25 lab fee. Introduction to the study of international relations. Explores policymaking institutions, PHYS 152 foreign policies, and politics of various GENERAL PHYSICS II (3+3) 4 credits nations. Satisfies Social Sciences Core General Physics II is intended primarily for Curriculum. students in liberal arts, medicine, and the biological sciences. Lecture and laboratory PSC 306 exercises in electricity, magnetism, EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL electromagnetic waves, optics, relativity, COMMUNICATION (3+0) 3 credits introductory quantum physics, and nuclear Develop strategies for assessing and physics. Course offered in Spring improving the agency and individual Semesters. Satisfies Natural Sciences Core communication in a law enforcement Curriculum (lab credit). Pre-requisite(s): agency. Learn how the values of an PHYS 151; $25 lab fee. organization are generated through nonverbal communication. PHYS 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits Independent study in selected topics. May 176

PSC 307 PSC 461 LEGAL ISSUES FOR COMMAND LEVEL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP (3+0) 3 credits OFFICERS (3+0) 3 credits What is the role of the executive leader? Provides Command-Level Officers with Leaders will self-analyze their abilities in updated recent developments in the Nevada different leadership areas. Leaders in law Revised Statutes and Federal and State enforcement, military, and business will be Criminal Procedures as they relate to studied to discover their positive and management policy-making decisions within negative aspects of leadership. their law enforcement agency. Legal issues pertaining to proper conduct in the PSC 464 workplace environment will be studied. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT (3+0) 3 credits PSC 308 Dealing with issues facing the 21st century MASS MEDIA AND THE POLICE (3+0) 3 law enforcement leader. Students will credits provide solutions to modern issues through Police/media relations issues and the impact research, presentations, and leading the on society. The role of mass media in class in developed scenarios. Maximum society. The ethical and legal impact on participation by all students is required. providing information to the mass media. Collaboration is encouraged. Issuing press releases during critical incidents. The role of the public information Psychology officer (PIO) with the mass media. PSY 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits PSC 403 Presents psychology as a science MANAGEMENT FOR LAW concerned with the actions of organisms in a ENFORCEMENT (3+0) 3 credits social and cultural context. Satisfies Social Identify management theory and functions Sciences Core Curriculum. needed in a law enforcement agency. Basic line functions, agency civilianization, PSY 201 administration, human resource LIFESPAN AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT management, collective bargaining, and (3+0) 3 credits training as tasks for the manager within a Overview of growth and development from law enforcement agency. the prenatal period through adulthood.

PSC 407R PSY 205 POLITICS AND HISTORY OF ELEMENTARY ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR ANTISEMITISM (3+0) 3 credits (3+0) 3 credits Analysis of one of the longest standing Survey of principles of reinforcement theory hatreds in Europe and America, sources of in the analysis of behavior. Principles of hostility towards Jews. learning demonstrated. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 PSC 441 PUBLIC FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION PSY 210 (3+0) 3 credits INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL Analysis of current practices of budget METHODS (3+0) 3 credits implementation with emphasis on control Practice with statistical methods especially systems, debt and cash management, and useful in the presentation and interpretation specific behaviors of budget officials. of psychological, sociological, and educational data. Psychology majors should PSC 442 enroll during Fall semester of Sophomore PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION Year. Pre-requisite(s) or Co-requisite(s): (3+0) 3 credits PSY 101; must have completed the college Methods of recruiting, examining, training, core requirements for mathematics. and other techniques utilized in the Crosslisted with SOC 210. management of employees in government service. 177

PSY 240 perception of form, color, space and depth. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH Course offered in odd Spring Semesters. METHODS (3+0) 3 credits Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 Critical examination of research methods in psychology including: experimental and PSY 407 quasi-experimental designs, co-relational APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (3+0) 3 methods, clinical research techniques, credits natural observation, survey methods, and Application of behavioral principles and the phenomenological approach. techniques in the home, school, hospital, Psychology majors should enroll during and institution. Emphasis on motivational Spring semester of Sophomore Year. and learning procedures for use with Satisfies Social Sciences Core Curriculum. problem behaviors in children and adults. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101, 210. Crosslisted Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 with SOC 240. PSY 408 PSY 244 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits credits An examination of the psychological Study of the history of psychology. Pre- principles associated with sport and exercise requisite(s): PSY 101 performance at the group and individual levels. Topics will include motivation, stress, PSY 412 goal-setting, leadership, interpersonal MOTIVATION AND EMOTION (3+0) 3 relations, and self-efficacy. credits Basic principles and theories of motivation PSY 307 and emotion. Examination of major themes PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATIONAL and contemporary research in the field. PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Course offered in even Spring Semesters. Educational applications of psychology to Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 learning discipline, and social, emotional, and intellectual behavior. Educational and PSY 416 psychological tests and measurements. Pre- COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits requisite(s): PSY 101 Analysis of the theories, principles, and phenomena of cognitive psychology, PSY 375 including attention, pattern recognition, ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE memory, language, and problem solving. RESEARCH 1 - 3 credits Course offered in even Fall Semesters. Pre- Independent or collaborative empirical requisite(s): PSY 101 research. Course offered in Spring Semesters. Maximum of 6 credits. Pre- PSY 420 requisite(s): PSY 101, PSY 210, PSY 240; PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (3+0) 3 $25 lab fee. credits Examines the theories and principles of PSY 403 learning and conditioning and their PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 application to human behavior. Course credits offered in odd Fall Semesters. Pre- Physiological mechanisms associated with requisite(s): PSY 101 reflex action, emotions, motor skills, thinking, and language. Effects of drugs, PSY 430 internal secretions and neural lesions on DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: behavior. Course offered in Spring INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD (3+0) 3 Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 credits Study of human development from PSY 405 conception to late childhood. Pre- PERCEPTION (3+0) 3 credits requisite(s): PSY 101. (Formerly PSY 440) Basic principles by which humans perceive their environment. Topics can include the 178

PSY 434 and small group behavior. Satisfies Social DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: Science Core Curriculum. Course offered in ADOLESCENCE AND ADULTHOOD (3+0) Spring Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 3 credits 101 or SOC 101 Study of human development from adolescence through adulthood. Pre- PSY 466 requisite(s): PSY 101. (Formerly PSY 441) PSYCHOLOGY OF SEX (3+0) 3 credits Psychological, physiological, and PSY 435 comparative study of sexual behavior. PERSONALITY (3+0) 3 credits Course offered in Spring Semesters. Pre- Study of personality as a psychological requisite(s): PSY 101 construct with emphasis on its structure, development, and measurement. Course PSY 469 offered in odd Fall Semesters. Pre- PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL requisite(s): PSY 101 SYSTEM (3+0) 3 credits Overview of the application of psychology to PSY 436 the criminal and civil justice systems and DRUGS, ADDICTION, AND MENTAL introduction to relevant case law. Topics DISORDERS (3+0) 3 credits include police psychology, eyewitness Considers the use, abuse, liability, and accuracy, jury decision-making, competency psycho-therapeutic effects of drugs in to stand trial, criminal responsibility, civil humans. Course offered in odd Fall commitment, violence risk assessment, Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 correctional psychology, and juvenile justice. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 PSY 441 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 PSY 470 credits HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Psychology of abnormal behavior stressing Overview of science and clinical practice of symptomatology, etiology, dynamics, and health psychology: promotion of health, problems in diagnosis. Pre-requisite(s): PSY treatment of illness, and psychosocial 101. (Formerly PSY 432) correlation of health and illness. Course offered in fall semester. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 442 PSY 101 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING (3+0) 3 credits Exploration of the changes that occur in late PSY 481 adulthood. Areas of study include PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL physiology, sensory and cognitive ASSESSMENT (3+0) 3 credits processes, personality, psychopathology, Theoretical and psychometric bases of and death and dying. Course offered in Fall psychological assessment. Survey of Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 standard test, interview and observational techniques for evaluating behavioral PSY 450 cognitive and personality characteristics of INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL individuals. Course offered in Fall PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits Semesters. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 Application of psychological principles to individual and group management in PSY 496 government, business, and industry. Topics ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-5 include selections, management credits supervision, morale, and productivity. Pre- Individual reading projects under the requisite(s): PSY 101 direction of the faculty member. S/U Grading. PSY 460 Note: A grade-point average of 3.5 or SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits higher is required for PSY 496. Social and group factors affecting individual behavior. Topics include social perception, opinions and attitudes, influence processes, 179

PSY 497 SOC 240 SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE (4+0) INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH 4 credits METHODS (3+0) 3 credits Individual field experience under the Research methods in sociology: how to ask supervision of a faculty member. Pre- sociological questions, how to think requisite(s): PSY 101, 210, and 240. methodologically, and how to devise Crosslisted with COU 497. methods to study social phenomena. Review the basic foundations of social PSY 498 sciences thinking, and the four main ADVANCED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH research methods used by social scientists. 1-5 credits Crosslisted with PSY 240. Pre-requisite(s): Individual research projects under the PSY/SOC 210. direction of a faculty member. Pre- requisite(s): PSY 101, 210, and 240. SOC 275 Note: A grade-point average of 3.5 or INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND higher is required for PSY 498. FAMILY (3+0) 3 credits (Same as WMST 275.) Critically examines PSY 499 the institutions of marriage and family. ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS 1-6 credits Addresses issues such as alternative life Exploration of special topics of current choices and family violence in the context of interest. May be repeated to a maximum of social, economic, and political factors. six credits. SOC 397 Sociology INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits SOC 101 Independent study in selected topics. May PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (3+0) 3 be repeated to a maximum of six credits. credits S/U Grading. Sociological principles underlying the development, structure and function of SOC 402 culture, society, human groups, personality SOCIOLOGY AND LITERATURE (3+0) 3 formation and social change. Satisfies credits Social Science Core Curriculum. Examination of selected ideas, concepts, and theories through use of fictional SOC 102 literature. Various topics include human CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES (3+0) alienation, social stratification, bureaucracy, 3 credits prejudice, immigration, and deviance. Designed to explore competing explanations for the causes of and cures for the enduring SOC 403 social issues and problems in the TECHNIQUES OF SOCIAL RESEARCH contemporary world. Critically analyzes (4+0) 4 credits dominant definitions of social problems, the Introduction to research design, data political, economic, and cultural roots of gathering techniques, and sociological these problems, and the public policies analysis of data. aimed at reducing them. Satisfies Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum. SOC 407 ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY (3+0) 3 SOC 210 credits INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL (Same as ENV 407.) Focuses on the conflict METHODS (3+0) 3 credits between private rights and the public Introduction to statistical reasoning: creating interest and the extent to which this conflict measures at levels; description of samples affects society in the environmental arena. and comparisons to populations; making statistical decisions; applying statistical SOC 411 models. Crosslisted with PSY 210. FILMS AND SOCIETY (3+0) 3 credits Understanding diversity and change in film themes and characterizations from the 180 perspective of sociology. Specific topics vary with deviant sexuality, pornography, and from year to year and may investigate such homosexuality. Satisfies Cultural Diversity things as “The Image of the American Hero,” Core Curriculum. “Films as Social Protest,” or “Science Fiction and Social Change.” Emphasis on the SOC 453 American film. GENDER AND SOCIETY (3+0) 3 credits Examines the micro-social and political SOC 414 aspects of gender, including socialization POPULAR CULTURE (3+0) 3 credits into gender roles and same sex and cross- Different types of culture, the sex communication, interactions, and long- democratization of values, the organization term relationships. Satisfies Cultural of tastes. Characteristic forms of popular Diversity Core Curriculum. culture: music, cinema, the electronic media, the print media, outdoors, travel, and the SOC 466 graphic arts. SOCIOLOGY OF MEDICINE (3+0) 3 credits Analyzes the medical profession and SOC 421 delivery of health care. Medical education, CLASSICAL SOCIAL THEORY (3+0) 3 medicine as social control, ethical issues, credits and the management of medical knowledge Major social theorists of the nineteenth and examined. early twentieth centuries whose works have led to the development of sociology as a SOC 469 distinct discipline. Includes Durkheim, Marx, CROSSING BORDERS/GLOBAL Simmel, and Weber. MIGRATIONS (3+0) 3 credits Examines how immigration policy has SOC 441 altered the social, political, and economic SOCIAL INEQUALITY (3+0) 3 credits conditions facing undocumented and Analysis of causes and consequences of documented migrants. Additionally, the inequalities in wealth, prestige, and power in differences between women’s and men’s social life. Emphasis placed on the experiences with migration and connection American class system, with inequalities of between immigration policies and labor race, ethnicity, gender, and age also markets examined. Satisfies Cultural covered. Diversity Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): SOC 101 or 102 SOC 443 URBAN SOCIOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits SOC 471 Analysis of the urban way of life, with RACIAL AND ETHNIC CONFLICT IN THE attention to ecological and social UNITED STATES (3+0) 3 credits characteristics of the city, urban problems, Analysis of inter-and intra-group conflicts and trends in urban growth. Emphasis given associated with racial, ethnic, and socio- to American society. cultural differences. Attention to both structural and symbolic forms of domination SOC 447 and oppression and to the effects of MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY (3+0) 3 prejudice and discrimination on all members credits of society. Special attention given to social Study of the institutions of marriage and the movements for justice and equality. Satisfies family and analysis of various factors and Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum. Pre- forces affecting the family. Emphasis upon requisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 102. present trends. Spanish SOC 449 SPAN 111 SEX AND SOCIAL ARRANGEMENTS ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (4+0) 4 credits (3+0) 3 credits Introduction to the language through the Examination of human sexuality in social development of language skills and through contexts. Emphasis on cross-cultural and structural analysis. Includes an introduction historical comparisons, with themes dealing 181 to Spanish and Latin American cultures. principles, productions processes, materials, Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. manpower, and/or equipment. When appropriate, computer assistance utilized. SPAN 112 Pre-requisite(s): Junior standing, MGT 301, ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (4+0) 4 credits ECON 261 Introduction to the language through the development of language skills and through Theatre structural analysis. Includes an introduction THTR 100 to Spanish and Latin American cultures. INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE (3+0) Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- 3 credits requisite(s): SPAN 111 or equivalent. Survey of the art and craft of theatre including representative plays. Satisfies SPAN 211 Fine Arts Core Curriculum. SECOND YEAR SPANISH I (3+0) 3 credits Structural review, conversation and writing, THTR 491 and readings in modern literature. Satisfies SPECIAL TOPICS 1-4 credits Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- Study in special or unique areas of theatre. requisite(s) SPAN 112 or equivalent. Topics announced in the class schedule each semester. May be repeated to a SPAN 212 maximum of six credits. SECOND YEAR SPANISH II (3+0) 3 credits Structural review, conversation and writing, THTR 495 readings in modern literature. Satisfies INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre- Independent study in selected topics. May requisite(s) SPAN 211 or equivalent. be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Completion of SPAN 212 satisfies the arts S/U Grading. and science and foreign language requirement. Visual Media VIS 110 Statistics STORYBOARDING (3+0) 3 credits STAT 391 A study of the visual techniques involved in APPLIED STATISTICS FOR BIOLOGICAL the visual-information of storyboarding and SCIENCES (3+0) 3 credits editing, including scene description, Elements of probability, types of biological movement, transitions, set-up and special data, sampling, graphical display of data, instructions. This is an intensive study of commonly used distributions, sampling visualization and complements pre- distributions, point estimations, interval production work for game development, estimation, testing of hypothesis, interactive media, and digital cinema. nonparametric tests, categorical data analysis, introduction to regression, and VIS 111 design of experiments. Pre-requisite(s): WRITNG THE NARRATIVE SCREENPLAY MATH 127 or equivalent. (1+4) 3 credits Development of scripts for short films and STAT 499 videos through story boarding and INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits constructing a paper edit. Independent study in selected topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. VIS 261 S/U Grading. CONCEPTS AND HISTORY OF DIGITAL MEDIA (3+0) 3 credits Supply Chain Management Introduction to the concepts and processes SCM 352 utilized in electronic media, with examination OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3+0) 3 of social and historical issues relating to credits emerging technologies. Analytical aids to management decision making. Integrated approaches to decisions involving organizational policies and 182

VIS 290 individual courses. Can be taken up to three INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL CINEMA times for 9 credits Pre-requisite(s): FIS 110 (1+4) 3 credits Basic principles of video production, VIS 380 including equipment, professional TYPOGRAPHY AND PUBLICATION procedures, and production techniques. DESIGN (2+2) 3 credits Includes laboratory practices with a video The profession of graphic design will be camera and editing equipment for exercises explored through case studies of integrated and short projects. Equipment and software: typography and visual imagery. This course Digital Video Camera and Adobe Premiere. explores the principles of design and their $40 lab fee application to newspapers, magazines, advertising, pamphlets, newsletters, and VIS 292 dynamic publications such as the World INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL EDITING Wide Web. The course will provide training (3+0) 3 credits in various application programs of desktop Introductory principles of post-production publication on the PC environment as well including equipment, software, and as design techniques such as layout, fundamentals of editing concepts. This is an typography and graphic production used in entry-level course designed to teach various commercial arts. Pre-requisite(s): beginning skills in post-production. ART 243 or instructor approval. $40 lab fee

VIS 341 VIS 381 SOUND DESIGN FOR MEDIA CORPORATE/PUBLIC ORGANIZATION PRODUCTION (1+6) 4 credits IDENTITY AND COMMUNICATIONS (3+0) Exploration of the relationship between 3 credits sound and image. The approach is both This course examines and applies corporate theoretical and practical. Course includes communications and shows how companies listening to already existing sound design use visual design to implement marketing and the surrounding environment. Students and public relations. The emphasis is on will discover new ways to think and talk case studies of graphic identity, theories and about sound, and new ways to incorporate principles of designing for corporate sound into the creation of digital cinema and communications. Application of such multimedia work. $40 lab fee theories as they relate to the creation of corporate identity graphics and specifically VIS 362 applied design works in advanced INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY trademark, signature, logotype design, CRITICAL THEORY IN ART AND publication, corporate web design, and TECHNOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits general corporate promotions. Pre- A basic beginning survey of contemporary requisite(s): VIS 351 or instructor approval. art, film and media theory, focusing on: realism, formalism, semiotics, VIS 430 psychoanalysis, feminism, Marxism, gender ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING (1+6) 4 studies, post-structuralism, and broader credits issues of authorship, narratology, The development of independent, innovative postmodernism and multiculturalism. projects that utilize digital or digital- traditional hybrid means to make images on VIS 363 surfaces. Projects may employ any imaging TOPICS IN IDENTITY AND POLITICS OF strategies in concept, production and REPRESENTATION (3+0) 3 credits distribution; including installation, projection, Examines the representation of different printing and publishing. Pre-requisite(s): social groups in Hollywood film and ART 243 or instructor approval. $40 lab fee television from early cinema to contemporary products. The emphasis VIS 460 centers on the relationship between these MEDIA FINANCE AND DISTRIBUTION representations and the shifting patterns of (1+6) 4 credits identity. Different groups will be the topics of Strategies for production financing for 183 professional film, video, and interactive Women's Studies projects and ways to position and distribute WMST 101 a project in the marketplace. Students will INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES develop a prospectus for their own projects. (3+0) 3 credits Pre-requisite(s): VIS 160, Senior standing. Interdisciplinary analysis of women in culture $40 lab fee and society from historical and cross-cultural perspectives. Satisfies Social Sciences VIS 495 Core Curriculum or Cultural Diversity Core INDEPENDENT STUDY 4 credits (up to 8 Curriculum (can only be used for one credits) category). Qualified students working on an individual basis with a professor who has agreed to supervise such work. S/U Grading. Pre- requisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor.

Visual Media Technologies VMT 361 CONCEPTS OF MEDIA ARTS (3+0) 3 credits Examination of concepts in media technologies, specifically the social and historical issues related to emerging technologies. Case studies of problems inherent in digital media, technical, and aesthetic design. Explorations of how these issues affect the way we interact and live in our world.

VMT 490 SENIOR PROJECTS (3+0) 3 credits Students will organize a substantive endeavor directed at solving problems related to media technologies. Activities include structuring management, operation, and evaluation of a proposed event or project. Students are required to demonstrate professionalism and develop protocols for timely completion and presentation of their project. Pre-requisite: Senior Standing

VMT 496 SENIOR PORTFOLIO (3+0) 3 credits Preparations to meet professional expectations in media work. Practice in applied components for a career in media technologies, including idea origination, media organization, project evaluation, career development strategies, and ethics. Pre-requisite: Senior standing

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caring practice. The crucial part of ethical SCHOOL OF NURSING caring promotes the good and functions as the compass in nurses' choice making. The School of Nursing provides four different tracks for students to achieve their In transpersonal caring, the nurse seeks to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) connect with the spirit of another in a mutual degree: Regular traditional track, search for meaning and wholeness. The accelerated track for second degree nurse, through transpersonal caring, students, part-time track, and the RN to BSN develops a helping-trusting, authentic track. relationship with a patient to facilitate healing.

Bachelor of Science in Caring nursing practice includes application Nursing of both the art and science of nursing. Caring practice by the nurse incorporates Philosophy cultural sensitivity and humility, professionalism, leadership, collaboration, critical thinking, and expert clinical reasoning The nursing program philosophy contains in the context of evidence-based practice to the faculty's beliefs about person, well-being provide safe, quality, patient-centered care. (health), nursing, and nursing education. On the personal level, caring in the individual nurse’s practice is developed A person is a unique functionally integrated through reflection-on-experience. At the individual connected with others and with system level, the nurse demonstrates caring the environment. To be human means to be through continuous quality improvement. free to choose, which gives meaning to life and affects a person’s well-being (health). The nurse, patient, and health-care system are dynamically interconnected. For Well-being (health) is considered to be a example, system and patient-care decisions dynamic process involving unity and incorporate expert application of information harmony encompassing the entire nature of management and patient care technology. the individual; the physical, social, esthetic Nurses as leaders in the health-care system and moral realms. When individuals focus on optimal patient, family, and experience real self, harmony is the result. community physical, emotional, and spiritual Harmony is associated with well-being wellness. Professional collaboration and (health). Moreover, individual well-being communication with patients and health-care (health) contributes to community well-being professionals, in a variety of settings, is (health). essential to achieve positive health outcomes. Nursing is both an art and a practice science. The faculty believes that caring in The faculty believes that nursing requires the human health experience is the essence integration of multiple types of knowledge. of the discipline of nursing. That is, the goal These include empirics (the science of of nursing is to promote well-being (health) nursing), aesthetics (the art of nursing), through caring. The nurse supports the ethics (moral knowledge), and personal well-being of persons, families, groups, knowledge (knowledge gained by life communities and societies via a caring experience). The application of nursing relationship. knowledge requires complex decision- making involving consciousness, caring, and Caring is a relational process in which the choice. Education involves all aspects of aim is to nurture the wholeness of persons, caring for the person (student, faculty, including faculty, students, colleagues, and patient, or community member). patients. Caring has both spiritual and Undergraduate education in nursing builds ethical dimensions. Spiritual caring involves on previously learned information and creativity and choice. Nurses use support, prepares the student as a beginning empowerment, growth, and hope in spiritual professional practitioner. Within nursing, 185 personal and professional learning and two times. A “W” counts as a course growth are lifetime endeavors. attempt for all new students, including transfer, effective Fall 2012. Program Learning Outcomes • Biological science courses, BIOL 223, BIOL 224, and BIOL 251 (Anatomy and • Provide safe, quality, holistic, evidence- Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, based patient-centered care in a variety and Microbiology) must have been taken of health care settings to diverse patient within seven years of the date of populations across the lifespan. application to the School of Nursing. • • Use critical thinking and clinical Applicants must complete the three reasoning to make patient-centered care biology courses (BIOL 223, BIOL 224, decisions. and BIOL 251) prior to submitting their application to the School of Nursing • Implement quality improvement (SON). NURS 337 can be in progress. strategies within a variety of health care • systems. The GPA used for admission into the School of Nursing will be determined • Collaborate and communicate with using grades up to and including the patients, health care professionals, and semester prior to application to the members of community groups to School of Nursing. improve health outcomes. • Courses taken during the summer before • Use information management systems entering the program must be taken at and patient care technology when NSC. providing patient care. • No more than 12 credits may be in • Engage in leadership/management of progress when applying to the nursing care activities to improve direct and program for entry. indirect patient care within a variety of Spring • health care systems. No more than 16 credits may be in progress when applying to the nursing • Assimilate professional, legal, and ethical program for entry. guidelines in practice as a professional Fall • nurse. Applications must be filled out completely. Incomplete applications will • Develop authentic caring, culturally not be considered. sensitive relationships with patients to • promote wellness, prevent disease, and All applications must be accompanied by facilitate well being. an updated Degree Audit Report. • Score on TEAS (version V) preadmission test is required. Admission Requirements to the • Enrollment in the nursing program may Nursing Program be limited. To establish eligibility for admission into the nursing program, students must have the Retention Requirements following: • All students must earn a grade of "C" or • A cumulative GPA in all coursework of higher in each course (including clinical 2.5 or above and a nursing program- courses) used to complete the nursing specific GPA of 3.25 or above. degree to continue in the program. • Courses completed with a grade of “C-“ • Must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative or lower will not be considered for GPA. transfer. • A student must complete all prerequisite Provisional Admission to the course requirements prior to entry into the upper division major (see School of Nursing Program Nursing home page for more detailed Students can attain provisional admission to information). the nursing program if all of the following • Biological science courses, BIOL 223, parameters are met: BIOL 224, and BIOL 251 (Anatomy and • GPA on admission to the college Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, o High School students: 3.75 and Microbiology) may only be attempted or higher; 186

o Transfer students: 3.75 or 3) Rubeola vaccine or titer higher with 24 or more 4) Tetanus and diphtheria: inoculation credits including a grade of within past ten (10) years 5) Chicken pox: history or “B” or higher on the first documented receipt of vaccination attempt for the following 6) Tuberculosis: Must select one of courses: BIOL 189, BIOL the choices below: 223, and BIOL 224; a) Two-step TB skin test (PPD) • No remedial courses; for students with no history of • All Biology courses are complete receiving a PPD or have not been tested in the last 12 with a grade of “B” or higher on the months; first attempt; b) Proof of a negative Tuberculin- • Maintain a 3.75 program specific PPD in the last 12 months and GPA up to application to nursing an original negative two-step; program c) Documentation of a negative • Complete the nursing pre-requisites chest x-ray within the past 5 years for students with a in two calendar years including history of past positive PPD winter and summer terms; 7) All students with a history of a past • Meet specified Test of Essential positive PPD must complete the Academic Skills (TEAS) tuberculosis signs and symptoms benchmark. questionnaire available in the nursing program office yearly. In the event the number of applicants 8) Negative result to a 10-panel drug who qualify for provisional admission screen. exceed the number of available spots, 9) CPR certification (health care admission decision will be based on provider) several factors. Such factors might 10) Background check include, but not limited to, being in the 11) Physical Exam first generation of a family to attend 12) Health History college; demonstrated experience with, or commitment to, serving or working Bachelor of Science in Nursing with historically under-served or under- (Regular Track) privileged populations, geographic diversity (including students from rural or inner-city areas who might be under- Program Description represented on campus); evidence of This is the traditional route for new and overcoming socioeconomic or transferring students to become educational disadvantage; and/or professional nurses. When admitted to graduation from high schools with NSC, students are identified as “pre- historically low college enrollment. nursing” majors. Once they complete prerequisite courses and are accepted to (See School of Nursing home page for the School of Nursing they become nursing more detailed information.) majors and work toward completing their BSN degree and preparing for licensure. Health Documents BSN graduates are qualified to take the registered nurse licensing examination Students must provide their own health (NCLEX-RN) and begin their careers as insurance, as well as their own nurses in positions in public health transportation to clinical sites. They must agencies, schools, hospitals and other also provide documentation that they have health care agencies. met various health requirements prior to entry into the nursing major including: 1) Hepatitis B vaccination series Curriculum 2) Rubella vaccine or titer Regular Track Prerequisites and Curriculum

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I) Prerequisites (66-78 credits) 2) NURS 337 - Pathophysiology A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to ...... 3 English section of Core Curriculum II) Curriculum (58 credits): B) Study & Technology Skills (0-2 A) NURS 301 – Health Assessment credits) – Refer to Study & ...... 4 Technology Skills section of the B) NURS 323 – Pharmacology .... 3 Core Curriculum C) NURS 309 – Foundations of C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) Nursing Care ...... 7 1) MATH 120 – Foundations of D) NURS 486 – Gerontology ...... 2 College Math or higher E) NURS 349 – Maternal/Child Nursing (excluding MATH 122 and ...... 9 MATH 123) ...... 3 F) NURS 352 – Adult Health Nursing I D) Natural Sciences (27 credits) ...... 6 1) BIOL 189 – Fundamentals of G) NURS 418 – Nursing Research Life Science ...... 4 Methods ...... 3 2) BIOL 223 – Human Anatomy & H) NURS 404 – Psychiatric/ Mental Physiology I ...... 4 Health Nursing ...... 4 3) BIOL 224 – Human Anatomy & I) NURS 452 – Adult Health Nursing II Physiology II ...... 4 ...... 7 4) BIOL 251 – General J) NURS 437 – Nursing Care in the Microbiology ...... 4 Community ...... 6 5) CHEM 110 – Chemistry for K) NURS 424 – Transition to Practice Health Sciences I ...... 4 Seminar ...... 2 6) CHEM 111 – Chemistry for L) NURS 447 – Human Care Nursing Health Sciences II ...... 4 Management/Leadership ...... 2 7) NUTR 223 – Principles of M) NURS 448 – Professional Human Nutrition ...... 3 Care Nursing Practice ...... 3 E) Social Science (9 credits) III) Electives (if necessary) ...... 0-6 1) ANTH 101 – Cultural Anthropology ...... 3 Summary of credit requirements for OR the Bachelor of Science in Nursing SOC 101 – General Sociology ...... 3 (Regular Track) 2) PSY 101 – General Psychology Core Curriculum ...... 66-78 ...... 3 Major Requirements...... 58 3) PSY 201 – Lifespan Human Electives ...... 0-6 Development ...... 3 Total ...... 128 F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum Bachelor of Science in Nursing G) Humanities (6 credits) (Accelerated Track) 1) COM 101 – Introduction to Speech Communication ... 3 Program Description 2) Refer to Humanities section of The accelerated track is a one-year the Core Curriculum program especially designed for people H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to interested in becoming nurses who have Constitution section of the Core already earned a Bachelor’s degree in any Curriculum other field. This track is completed in 12 I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer months. It is a challenging but efficient way to Cultural Diversity section of the to embark on a new and fulfilling career in Core Curriculum the nursing profession. After completion of J) Statistical Methods (3 credits) the program, graduates are qualified to take 1) PSY 210 – Intro to Statistical the registered nurse licensing examination Methods ...... 3 (NCLEX-RN) and begin their careers as K) Additional Pre-Requisites (6 credits) nurses in positions in public health 1) NURS 122 – Medical Terminology ...... 2 188 agencies, schools, hospitals and other I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer health care agencies. to Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum Curriculum J) Statistical Methods (3 credits) Accelerated Track Prerequisites and 1) PSY 210 – Intro to Statistical Curriculum Methods ...... 3 K) Additional Pre-Requisites (5 credits) I) Prerequisites (65-77 credits) 1) NURS 122 – Medical A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to Terminology ...... 2 English section of Core Curriculum 2) NURS 337 – Pathophysiology B) Study & Technology Skills (0-2 ...... 3 credits) – Refer to Study & IV) Curriculum (58 credits): Technology Skills section of the A) NURS 314 – Professional Role Core Curriculum Development and Communication C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) ...... 2 1) MATH 120 – Fundamentals of B) NURS 355 – Community Health College Math or higher Concepts ...... 1 (excluding MATH 122 and C) NURS 302 – Health Assessment: MATH 123) ...... 3 Lifespan and Community ...... 5.5 D) Natural Sciences (27 credits) D) NURS 324 – Pharmacology for 1) BIOL 189 – Fundamentals of Nursing Practice...... 3.5 Life Science ...... 4 E) NURS 304 – Nursing Skills and 2) BIOL 223 – Human Anatomy & Technology ...... 2 Physiology I ...... 4 F) NURS 360 – Managing Care of 3) BIOL 224 – Human Anatomy & Adults I ...... 6 Physiology II ...... 4 G) NURS 420 – Evidenced-Based 4) BIOL 251 – General Practice and Research in Nursing Microbiology ...... 4 ...... 3 5) CHEM 110 – Chemistry for H) NURS 356 – Community Health Health Sciences I ...... 4 Concepts Seminar ...... 1 6) CHEM 111 – Chemistry for I) NURS 351 – Nursing Care of Child Health Sciences II ...... 4 Bearing Families ...... 4 7) NUTR 223 – Principles of J) NURS 341 – Nursing Care of Nutrition ...... 3 Children ...... 4 E) Social Science (9 credits) K) NURS 361 – Psychiatric/Mental 1) ANTH 101 – Cultural Health Nursing ...... 4 Anthropology ...... 3 L) NURS 380 – Managing Care of OR Adults II ...... 6 SOC 101 – General Sociology M) NURS 455 – Public Health ...... 3 Concepts ...... 2 2) PSY 101 – General Psychology N) NURS 442 – Nursing Leadership ...... 3 Management and Health Policy. 3) PSY 201 – Lifespan Human ...... 2 Development ...... 3 O) NURS 460 – Managing Care of F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to Fine Adults III ...... 6 Arts section of the Core Curriculum P) NURS 480– Transition to G) Humanities (6 credits) Professional Role ...... 6 1) COM 101 – Introduction to Speech Communication ... 3 Summary of credit requirements for 2) Refer to Humanities section of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing the Core Curriculum H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to (Accelerated Track) Constitution section of the Core Core Curriculum ...... 65-77 Curriculum Major Requirements...... 58 Electives ...... 0-5 Total ...... 128 189

Bachelor of Science in Nursing SOC 101 – General Sociology (Part-Time Track) ...... 3 2) PSY 101 – General Psychology Program Description ...... 3 The Part-Time Track is completed in eight 3) PSY 201 – Lifespan Human consecutive semesters, including summers. Development ...... 3 It is designed for individuals who have F) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to Fine obligations that impact their ability to attend Arts section of the Core Curriculum the rigorous full-time academic schedule of G) Humanities (6 credits) the Regular Track. Students attend class, 1) COM 101 – Introduction to lab and practicum two to three days per Speech Communication ... 3 week, usually Thursday through Saturday 2) Refer to Humanities section of during both day and evening hours. After the Core Curriculum completion of the program, graduates are H) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to qualified to take the registered nurse Constitution section of the Core licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) and Curriculum begin their careers as nurses in positions in I) Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer public health agencies, schools, hospitals to Cultural Diversity section of the and other health care agencies. Core Curriculum J) Statistical Methods (3 credits) 1) PSY 210 – Statistical Methods Curriculum ...... 3 Part-Time Track Prerequisites and K) Additional Pre-Requisites (5 credits) Curriculum 1) NURS 122 – Medical I) Prerequisites (66-78 credits) Terminology ...... 2 A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to 2) NURS 337 – Pathophysiology 3 English section of Core Curriculum B) Study & Technology Skills (0-2 II) Curriculum (58 credits): credits) – Refer to Study & A) NURS 301 – Health Assessment Technology Skills section of the ...... 4 Core Curriculum B) NURS 323 – Pharmacology. C) Mathematics (3-5 credits) ...... 3 1) MATH 120 – Fundamentals of C) NURS 309 – Foundations of College Math or higher Nursing Care ...... 7 (excluding MATH 122 and D) NURS 349 –Maternal/Child MATH 123)………...... 3 Nursing ...... 9 D) Natural Sciences (27 credits) E) NURS 352 –Adult Health Nursing I 1) BIOL 189 – Fundamentals of ...... 6 Life Science ...... 4 F) NURS 486 – Gerontology ..... 2 2) BIOL 223 – Human Anatomy & G) NURS 404–Psychiatric/Mental Physiology I ...... 4 Health Nursing ...... 4 3) BIOL 224 – Human Anatomy & H) NURS 418 – Nursing Research Physiology II ...... 4 Methods...... 3 4) BIOL 251 – General I) NURS 452 – Adult Health Nursing Microbiology ...... 4 II ...... 7 5) CHEM 110 – Chemistry for J) NURS 437 – Nursing Care in the Health Sciences I ...... 4 Community ...... 6 6) CHEM 111 – Chemistry for K) NURS 424 –Transition to Practice Health Sciences II ...... 4 Seminar ...... 2 7) NUTR 223 – Principles of L) NURS 447 – Human Care Nursing Nutrition ...... 3 Management/Leadership ...... 2 E) Social Science (9 credits) M) NURS 448 – Professional Human 1) ANTH 101 – Cultural Care Nursing Practice ...... 3 Anthropology ...... 3 N) Electives (if necessary) ...... 0-9 OR 190

Summary of credit requirements for SOC 101 – General Sociology the Bachelor of Science in Nursing ...... 3 2) PSY 101 – General Psychology (Part-Time Track) ...... 3 Core Curriculum...... 66-78 3) PSY 201 – Lifespan Human Major Requirements ...... 58 Development ...... 3 Electives ...... 0-9 E) Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to Fine Total ...... 128 Arts section of the Core Curriculum F) Humanities (6 credits) Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1) COM 412 – Intercultural (RN to BSN Track) Communication ...... 3 2) Refer to Humanities section of Program Description the Core Curriculum The RN to BSN track is for licensed G) Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to registered nurses who have graduated from Constitution section of the Core accredited associate degree or diploma Curriculum nursing programs. The nursing curriculum H) Statistical Methods (3 credits) is online. Through a collaboration program 1) PSY 210 – Introduction to with UNLV, RNs can complete two graduate Statistical Methods ...... 3 courses as part of the BSN program. The II) Curriculum (73 credits): nurse graduate can then apply those credits A) Credits by examination ...... 38 toward a nursing graduate program at B) NURS 310 – Cultural Diversity in UNLV. The BSN program is designed to Healthcare (meets core Cultural support educational mobility and to Diversity strengthen community health and requirement…………………….3 leadership abilities of nurses who already C) NURS 319 – Chemical Principles of have a foundation in the profession. Pharmacology…………………4 D) NURS 337 – Pathophysiology (RN to BSN section)...... 3 Curriculum E) NURS 408 – Conceptual Bases of RN to BSN Track Prerequisites and Nursing ...... 3 Curriculum F) NURS 410 – Physical Assessment...... 3 I) Prerequisites (53-63 credits) G) NURS 416 – Introduction to Nursing A) English (3-8 credits) – Refer to Informatics……………………..3 English section of Core Curriculum H) NURS 440 – Nursing Leadership in B) Mathematics (3-5 credits) – Refer to the 21st Century ...... 4 the Mathematics section of the Core I) NURS 444 – Human Care Nursing Curriculum in the Community ...... 6 C) Natural Sciences (23 credits) J) NURS 418 – Nursing Research 1) BIOL 189 – Fundamentals of Methods ...... 3 Life Science ...... 4 K) Nursing Elective ...... 3 2) BIOL 223 – Human Anatomy & L) OR UNLV courses (6 credits) Physiology I ...... 4 Choice of following graduate 3) BIOL 224 – Human Anatomy & courses: Physiology II ...... 4 . NURS 703 – Advanced Physical 4) BIOL 251 – General Assessment ...... 3 Microbiology ...... 4 (Taken in place of NURS 410) 5) CHEM 110 – Chemistry for . NURS 704 – Pathophysiology Health Sciences I ...... 4 for Advanced Nursing ...... 3 6) NUTR 223 – Principles of (Taken in place of NURS 337) Nutrition ...... 3 D) Social Science (9 credits) Summary of credit requirements for 1) ANTH 101 – Cultural Anthropology ...... 3 the Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR (RN to BSN Track) 191

Core Curriculum...... 53-63 NURS 304 Major Requirements ...... 73 NURSING SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY Electives ...... 0-2 (0+2+0) 2 credits Total Credits ...... 128 Acquisition of nursing skills from basic to complex for nursing care of patients across the lifespan in various healthcare settings. Emerging technologies for use in patient COURSE DESCRIPTIONS care are included. Pre-requisite(s): Admission into the Accelerated BSN Nursing program. Co-requisite(s): NURS 302, 324, NURS 100 355, 360. Course Fee: $240 EXPLORATION OF NURSING AS A PROFESSION (2+0) 2 credits NURS 309 This course explores nursing as a potential FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE career. (3+3+9) 7 credits Introduction to the art and science of nursing NURS 122 with the focus on the transpersonal caring MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (2+0) 2 credits relationship between client and nurse. Using Study of word derivation and formation with a reflective practice framework, students emphasis upon the understanding of apply spiritual-ethical nursing care in common usage in the field of health care. collaboration with adult and elder clients. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to nursing major. NURS 301 Co-requisite(s): NURS 301, 323, 486. HEALTH ASSESSMENT (3+3) 4 credits Course Fee: $300 Theory and skills to assess the health and environments of individuals and families NURS 310 across the lifespan in a variety of settings. CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN HEALTHCARE Pre-requisite(s): Admission to nursing major. (3+0) 3 credits Co-requisite(s): NURS 309, 323, 486. The effects of culture, heritage, ethnicity, Course Fee: $300 and Electronic Resource religion, and ethnic background influences – Nursing Central Fee: $140 healthcare. Major concerns and issues encountered by healthcare providers in NURS 302 providing transcultural healthcare to HEALTH ASSESSMENT: LIFESPAN & individuals, families, groups, communities COMMUNITY (4.5+1+0) 5.5 credits and institutions. Apply transcultural nursing Using developmentally and culturally framework to guide nursing and healthcare appropriate approaches within a practices in diverse healthcare settings transpersonal caring framework, students across lifespan. develop skills in performing health assessment of well individuals across the NURS 314 lifespan from infancy to older adulthood, with PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT emphasis on healthy aging. Community AND COMMUNICATION (2+0+0) 2 credits characteristics will be explored and Introduces the students to the professional strategies developed to promote health of role of a nurse, teaches ways of knowing, the community. The course introduces the history of nursing, therapeutic students to interviewing techniques, health communication, transcultural nursing, history, physical assessment techniques, teaching and learning strategies, the and documentation of findings. Pre- philosophy and nursing curricular concepts requisite(s): Admission into the Accelerated of the School of Nursing, and skills for BSN track. Co-requisite(s): NURS 304, 324, success in the nursing program. Pre- 355, 360. Course Fee: $120 and requisite(s): Admission into the Accelerated Electronics Resource – Nursing Central Fee: BSN Nursing track. $140

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NURS 319 NURS 349 CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES OF MATERNAL/CHILD NURSING (4+3+12) 9 PHARMACOLOGY (4+0) 4 credits credits Incorporates core principles of chemistry Focus on nursing theory and practice related and pharmacology as they relate to the to childbearing and childrearing families human body and specifically, the molecular across the health and illness continuum. basis of drug classifications and drug Integrates nursing knowledge, psychomotor actions. Discussion of selected drug skills, nursing process and reflection to classifications and how these drugs relate to promote spiritual-ethical caring relationships pathophysiology. Includes exploration of with children and families. Pre-Requisite(s): modern drug design approaches. Pre- NURS 301, 309, 323, 486. Co-requisite(s): requisite(s): CHEM 110, Admission to the NURS 352. Course Fee: $300 RN to BSN program track. NURS 351 NURS 323 NURSING CARE OF CHILD BEARING PHARMACOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits FAMILIES (2+0+6) 4 credits Introduction to common pharmacotherapies, Using a reflective practice framework, actions, interactions, indications, students examine and practice the nursing contraindications and adverse affects. Pre- role with diverse families in all phases of the requisite(s): Admission to the nursing major childbearing process in acute care and – Regular and Part-time tracks. community settings. Emphasis is on changes occurring in the biological, personal NURS 324 and social realms. The health needs of PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING childbearing families are studied from the PRACTICE (3.5+0+0) 3.5 credits perspectives of health promotion, risk Focuses on drug administration, legal reduction and disease prevention. Pre- issues, the major pharmacologic drug requisite(s): NURS 302, 304, 314, 324, 355, classes, assessing patient response, side 360. Co-requisite(s): NURS 341, 356, 361, effects, and key teaching information. 380. Includes drug and dosage calculations and strategies to prevent medication errors. Pre- NURS 352 requisite(s): Admissions into the ADULT HEALTH NURSING I (3+0+9) 6 Accelerated BSN track. Co-requisite(s): credits NURS 302, 304, 355, 360. Focus on nursing theory and practice related to collaborative care of adults with NURS 337 commonly-occurring acute and chronic PATHOPHYSIOLGY(3+0) 3 credits health problems. Integrates nursing Altered physiological processes across the knowledge, psychomotor skills, nursing lifespan including etiological factors, clinical process, and reflection to promote spiritual- manifestations and management of altered ethical caring relationships with the clients processes. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 223, BIOL and their families. Pre-requisite(s): NURS 224, BIOL 251. 301, 309, 323, 486. Co-requisite(s): NURS 349. Course Fee: $100 NURS 341 NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN (2+0+6) 4 NURS 355 credits COMMUNITY HEALTH CONCEPTS Using a reflective practice framework, (1+0+0) 1 credit students examine and practice the nursing Introduction to conceptual frameworks that role in providing care to children from birth to guide community-oriented nursing, adolescence and to their families. population-focused practice and community- Children’s health problems are examined based nursing. Pre-requisite(s): Admission within the context of family, community, and into the Accelerated BSN Nursing track. Co- healthcare systems. Pre-requisite(s): NURS requisite(s): NURS 302, 304, 324, 360. 302, 304, 314, 324, 355, 360. Co- requisite(s): NURS 351, 356, 361, 380.

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NURS 356 NURS 404 COMMUNITY HEALTH CONCEPTS PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR (0+0+3) 1 credit NURSING (2+0+6) 4 credits Students develop and implement a Focus on mental health concepts and community project that responds to an selected theoretical frameworks related to identified community health need. Pre- adaptive and maladaptive coping behaviors. requisite(s): NURS 302, 304, 314, 324, 355, Emphasis on use of communication in 360. Co-requisite(s): NURS 341, 351, 361, therapeutic relationships with clients of 380. varying age groups in psychiatric settings. Reflective practice achieved in acute care NURS 360 and community-based clinical experiences. MANAGING CARE OF ADULTS I (3+0+9) Pre-requisite(s): NURS 349, 352. Co- 6 credits requisite(s): NURS 418, 452. Course Fee: Introduces students to nursing as a $100 profession, including the legal and ethical aspects, the healthcare system, NURS 408 communication, caring, and the nursing CONCEPTUAL BASES OF NURSING process. Using a reflective practice (3+0) 3 credits framework, students apply spiritual-ethical Concepts, theories, and processes forming nursing care in collaboration with adults and the basis of professional nursing practice. older adults. Pre-requisite(s): Admission Pre-requisite(s): Licensed as a registered into the Accelerated Nursing Program. Co- nurse, admission to RN to BSN track. requisite(s): NURS 302, 304, 324, 355. NURS 410 NURS 361 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT (3+0) 3 credits PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH Skills for obtaining an accurate health NURSING (2+0+6) 4 credits history and physical assessment of Focus and application of mental health individuals across the lifespan, nursing concepts and selected theories differentiating between the norm and related to adaptive and maladaptive variations, and identifying actual or potential behaviors. Using a reflective practice problems requiring care management using framework, students apply psychiatric, a holistic and caring framework. Pre- mental health concepts to care of requisite(s): Admission to the RN to BSN individuals, families, and community, with track. emphasis on therapeutic relationships and communications in inpatient clinical settings NURS 413 and various community settings. Pre- MEDICAL-SURGICAL AND MENTAL requisite(s): NURS 302, 304, 314, 324, 355, HEALTH NURSING - Practice (0+15) 5 360. Co-requisite(s): NURS 341, 351, 356, credits 380. Application of the nursing process to the collaborative care of acute medical-surgical, NURS 380 psychiatric, and mental health nursing MANAGING CARE OF ADULTS II (3+0+9) clients with an emphasis on evidence-based 6 credits and reflective practice. Pre-requisite(s): 332, Builds upon concepts taught in NURS 360, 345, 347, 348. Co-requisite(s): NURS 409, Managing Care of Adults I, and expands to 412, 418. include physiological and psychosocial care, health promotion, and teaching of the adult NURS 416 and older adult. Using a reflective practice INTRODUCTION TO NURSING framework, students apply spiritual-ethical INFORMATICS (3+0) 3 credits nursing care in the management of patients An introduction to the fundamental experiencing commonly-occurring acute and knowledge and skills needed for effective chronic health problems. Pre-requisite(s): delivery of patient care through application NURS 302, 304, 314, 324, 355, 360. Co- of clinical information systems. Emerging requisite(s): NURS 341, 351, 356, 361. trends in information technology will be Course Fee: $60 194 explored. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the NURS 437 RN to BSN track or permission of faculty. NURSING CARE IN THE COMMUNITY (3+0+9) 6 credits NURS 418 Theories of health promotion and disease NURSING RESEARCH METHODS (3 + 0) prevention across the lifespan are explored 3 credits in the context of population-focused practice Research process and research utilization in diverse communities. A holistic approach as related to evidence-based practice. Pre- to health care is emphasized for individuals, requisite(s): Admission to nursing major and families and communities using evidenced- PSY 210. RN to BSN Students: Additional based and reflective practice. Students Pre-requisite: NURS 408. critically analyze health status of communities for development of a NURS 420 community-based learning experience. Pre- EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND requisite(s): NURS 404, 418, 452. Co- RESEARCH IN NURSING (3+0+0) 3 credits requisite(s): NURS 424, 447, 448. Evidence-based Practice and Research in Nursing is the study of the foundations upon NURS 438 which scientific investigations of health are COMMUNITY AND POPULATION HEALTH based. Emphasis is on evidence-based – Practice (0+15) 5 credits practice including research methodologies Application of concepts of community health and processes and critical appraisal of the nursing for families, aggregates and health care literature. Pre-requisite(s): populations. Includes community-based Admission to Accelerated BSN track and learning project. Pre-requisite(s): NURS PSY 210. 409, 412, 413, 418. Co-requisite(s): NURS 431, 447, 448. NURS 424 TRANSITIONS TO PRACTICE SEMINAR NURS 440 (2+0) 2 credits NURSING LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST Assimilates major concepts for the first, CENTURY (4+0) 4 credits second and third semesters while reinforcing Integration and synthesis of previously major concepts of the fourth semester. learned theory, knowledge, and skills with Explores the pathway to licensure, initial job contemporary leadership and management preparation, and excelling in practice principles, enabling learners to critically settings. Pre-requisite(s): NURS 404, 418, analyze a variety of societal, economic, 452. Co-requisite(s): NURS 437, 447, 448. political, and professional issues that influence contemporary nursing in health NURS 430 care delivery. Pre-requisite(s): NURS 408, AGING AND HEALTH (3+0) 3 credits and completion of all core curriculum Increases awareness of health issues in requirements. aging. Issues include definitions of health, high-risk elderly, normal aging physiological NURS 442 changes, and the future of aging. NURSING LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH POLICY (2+0+0) 2 credits NURS 431 Introduction of nursing management COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING (4+0) 4 principles & activities; leadership concepts credits and trends; and influences on healthcare Focus on evidence-based nursing practice policy and the U.S. political processes. Pre- and human care nursing for individuals, requisite(s): NURS 341, 351, 356, 361, 380. families, populations and communities. Co-requisite(s): NURS 455, 460, 480. Integrates physiologic and psychosocial knowledge cultural and developmental NURS 444 theories to spiritual-ethical caring HUMAN CARE NURSING IN THE relationships. 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Understand the relationship between health, 356, 361, 380. Co-requisite(s): NURS 442, disease and the environment, with emphasis 460, 480. on the role of community health agencies and programs for communities in need of NURS 459 health care support, regionally, nationally HEALTH PROMOTION IN NURSING (3+0) and globally. Includes community-based 3 credits learning project. Pre-requisite(s): Admission RN-BSN elective course. This online course to the RN to BSN track, NURS 408, and will guide the professional nurse to apply completion of all core curriculum evidence-based concepts and national requirements. initiatives to health-promotion, health protection, and disease and injury NURS 447 prevention practices in individuals and HUMAN CARE NURSING diverse populations across the lifespan. MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP (2+0) 2 Pre-requisite(s): enrolled in RN to BSN credits track; NURS 408. Focus on nursing management/ leadership theory in a changing health care delivery NURS 460 system including contemporary nursing MANAGING CARE OF ADULTS III (3+0+9) issues. Pre-requisite(s): NURS 404, 452, 6 credits 418. Co-requisite(s): NURS 437, 424, 448. Builds upon prior learning experiences to facilitate culturally sensitive, holistic, patient- NURS 448 centered care focusing on the recovery, PROFESSIONAL HUMAN CARE rehabilitative and discharge processes of NURSING - Practice (0+9) 3 credits patients with complex clinical problems. In this final integrating course the students Using a reflective practice framework, will immerse themselves in the role of the students apply spiritual-ethical nursing care professional nurse. Developing proficiency in managing patients experiencing complex in leadership skills while providing nursing acute and chronic health problems. Pre- care to groups of clients. Pre-requisite(s): requisite(s): NURS 341, 351, 356, 361, 380. NURS 404, 452, 418. Co-requisite(s): NURS Co-requisite(s): NURS 442, 455, 480. 424, 437, 447. Course Fee: $100 Course Fee: $60

NURS 452 NURS 480 ADULT HEALTH NURSING II (3+0+12) 7 TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL ROLE credits (2+0+12) 6 credits Focus on nursing theory and practice related Serves as an NCLEX-RN preparation to collaborative care of adults with complex course and immersive clinical experience for acute and chronic health problems. students. Students take a comprehensive Integrates nursing knowledge, psychomotor readiness examination and develop and skills, nursing process, and reflection to individualized study plan for NCLEX-RN. promote spiritual-ethical caring relationships Students are immersed in various clinical with the clients and their families. Pre- settings to demonstrate competent, caring, requisite(s): NURS 349, 352. and safe patient-centered nursing care. Co-requisite(s): NURS 404, 418. Course Students participate in a quality Fee: $100 improvement project during this clinical experience. Pre-requisite(s): NURS 341, NURS 455 351, 356, 361, 380. Co-requisite(s): NURS PUBLIC HEALTH CONCEPTS (2+0+0) 2 442, 455, 460. credits Explores population-focused nursing NURS 486 practice of public health within the context of GERONTOLOGY (2+0) 2 credits preventing disease and disabilities and Study of age-related changes of the elderly promoting and protecting the health of relevant to their needs and delivery of health individuals, families, communities, and care. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the nations. Pre-requisite(s): NURS 341, 351, nursing major. Co-requisite(s): NURS 301, 309, 323. 196

NURS 490 observe and apply the basic concepts SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING (1-9+0) 1-9 inherent in occupational science and credits discussed in OS 300: Introduction to Information related to broad topic areas. Occupational Science. Co-requisite: OS Separate units focus on aspects of: a) 300. medical nursing, b) surgical nursing, c) psychiatric nursing, d) maternity nursing, e) OS 302 pediatric nursing, f) gerontologic nursing, g) OCCUPATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN research in nursing, h) the profession of (3+0) 3 credits nursing, i) specialty areas in nursing, j) This course explores occupation and the health promotion and preventive aspects of basic tenets of occupational science related health care. May be repeated for a to humans from birth to death. The role of maximum of 9 credits. the occupational therapist in working with individuals of various age groups in a NURS 491 multitude of settings will be included. Co- DIRECTED STUDY IN CLINICAL requisite: OS 303. NURSING (0+9) 3 credits An elective nursing course providing the OS 303 application of transpersonal human caring OCCUPATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN: with emphasis on evidence-based and Field Experience (0+3) 1 credit reflective practice through selected clinical This course provides an opportunity to experience in a variety of settings. Pre- observe and apply the basic concepts requisite courses: NURS 301, NURS 309, inherent in occupational science and NURS 486, NURS 323 discussed in OS 302: Occupation Across the Lifespan. Co-requisite: OS 302. NURS 493 BIOLOGY OF AGING (3+0) 3 credits Explores the effects and biological perspectives associated with aging. Course centers on disease process/conditions that are present with aging.

NURS 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits Independent study in selected topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. S/U Grading.

Occupational Science OS 300 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE (3+0) 3 credits This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts inherent in occupational science. The course includes an historical perspective of occupational science and its link to the profession of occupational therapy. The occupational therapy profession's core tenets and philosophical base will be explored. Co-requisite(s): OS 301.

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